Dynalite Power Pack - Manual (Page 5)

Combined A+B (Symmetrical Power)
Even distribution of power, called symmetrical or combined takes the power from both A and B channels. It is the setting to use
when you want either the maximum power your pack can deliver sent to a single flash head or if you want every head plugged in
to deliver an equal amount of light. To achieve maximum power, plug a flash head into any outlet, set the Ratio/Combined switch to
A+B and both Power Output switches to full power. To achieve less then full power with a single head, change the settings of either
or both of the Power Output switches. The light output will be the sum of the two channels. If more then one head is plugged in,
every head will get equal power. The amount of power each head will get depends on how many heads are plugged in (regardless
of which outlet) and the settings of the Power Output switches. The simple calculation is as follows. Take the combined number of
both Power Output switches and divide that by the number of flash heads plugged into the pack. The result is the amount of power
each head is receiving.
Variator Control
All Dyna-Lite power packs now include the Variator Control (sometimes referred to as the power trimmer). The M500XL, M1000er
and M2000er all have a one stop Variator Control. The M500Wi, M1000Wi and M2000Wi all have a two stop Variator. The Variator
Control provides maximum flexibility in ascendancy by allowing the light intensity to be adjusted in 1/3 stop increments. The Varia-
tor adjusts the entire pack globally, meaning that as you change it, the ratios of “A” and “B” channels will not be affected. This feature
is especially useful if you are bracketing exposures. It also becomes important when you are using multiple packs and wish to fine-
tune the light balance between packs. There are many times for example where adjusting a single light an entire stop will result
in too dramatic a change. NOTE: When increasing the power with the Variator Control, the flash output is adjusted automatically.
When decreasing the power, “bleed” the pack by pushing the test fire button.
Sync/Slave/Infrared/Radio Operation
The Sync Input Socket circuitry is I.S.O approved and operated and operates on 10 volts DC to avoid damage to camera flash con-
tacts. Plug the sync cord into the sync terminal on the camera first, then plug the other end into the Sync Input Socket on the power
pack, inserting the wide blade at the top. The three-pronged plug supplied prevents accidental insertion in to an AC outlet, but the
socket will also accept a two-pronged plug. On the M500XL the Slave/Sync Switch lets you choose between slave or conventional
sync cord operation. Set to Sync position when using only one pack, or when this pack is used to trigger other packs. Use the Slave
position when the pack will be triggered by another flash or by an infrared transmitter. (The slave-eye responds to most infrared
transmitters.) The M1000er and the M2000er can be operated as slaved units with the use of a separate “H” prong slave-eye avail-
able at most photography dealers. Just plug the “H” prong slave eye into the sync socket on the pack and it will trigger when it sees
the other units flash. The M500Wi, M1000Wi and M2000Wi have a Radio setting for use with the optional Pocketwizard transmitter.
Programming a Wi pack (using optional Pocketwizard transmitter or transceiver)
Dyna-Lite Wi packs feature a built in Pocketwizard receiver. First make sure that the Sync/Slave/Radio switch is set to Radio. Next
turn on your Pocketwizard transmitter and set it to the channel you would like to use. (Note: You can program the receiver to
respond to an entire channel or a specific quad zone by selecting only that zone.) Turn on your Dyna-Lite pack and hold the test
button on your transmitter until your pack flashes. The built in receiver is now programmed and ready for use. There is a 30 second
window to “train” your Wi pack. Turning the pack off and back on will reset the built in receiver.
General Instructions for all power packs