Tiffen Lowel V-light - Manual (Page 2)

Flexi-shaft (2)
Code: T1-50
A flexible arm positions
Tota-flags and Tota-flectors.
The fixed end of the
Flexi-shaft snaps into
a female connector on the
Flag Link, Tota Tota Tatch,
Tota-daptor, Tota-clamp and
a few other Tota components
the rotating end snaps on to the flag,
flector etc. Avoid overstressing
connectors while bending
and twisting.
Tota-flag
Code: T1-52
8 x 12” (20 x 30 cm)
Tota-flector
Code: T1-54
8 x 12” (20 x 30 cm)
Tota flags can be used
singly or snapped
together end to end
or side to side. Flags
can be attached to the
light with a flexi-shaft.
Flags block or “feath-
er” light off back-
ground, subject, or camera lens. Tota-flectors
can be attached in the same way and used to
redirect some of the light. It can also provide
close-up fill illumination from the sun or other
source over a small area. Slight convex bow-
ing of the surface will reduce the intensity
and increase the area illumination.
Avoid mounting flags or reflectors directly
over people unless secured with a safety
cord or cable.
Constant Tension Tilting
The Universal Mounting
Bracket is the standard
mount of the Pro, i and V-
lights. It locks onto any
stand or stud up to 5/8” (16
mm). Tilting is possible
with the UMB’s adjustable
constant-tension mecha-
nism. The V-light, has two
independent constant-tension mechanisms,
one adjusted with the large knob located on
the light housing B, the other is adjusted with
the large knob located on the UMB A
V Light Controls V Lamp Replacement
Lowel V-light Instructions
2
Tota-shade
Code: T1-21
Set (4)
Code: T1-24
Size: 9 x 4.5" (23 x 11.4 cm)
Add-on barndoors provide more precise con-
trol. Attach Tota-shade panels to the top and
bottom reflector doors with black clips facing
in. Side panels are attached by turning panel
clips at 45-degree angle and attaching to bent
rod ends on top and bottom doors. Tota-
shade will hold 10 x 12” gel sheets even with
an umbrella installed.
Universal
Mounting
Bracket
The V-light has a
Universal Mounting
Bracket (UMB) A
located below the
fixture, adjacent
to the stand fitting B.
It facilitates the mounting of V-lights and
accepts several light control accessories.
Tota-frame
Code: T1-20
Holds 10 x 12" gels. Unfold
frame, extending
frame bar and insert through
front slot of UMB Lock with
knob. Pans and tilts with the
light, collapses for storage.
Tota/Omni Gels
Gels are secured to the frame with corner
spring clips. Gels should not be doubled up.
Precut, tough, fade resistant Lowel gels are
available in daylight blue, frost diffusion
& neutral den-
sity,.Gels can
be cut into var-
ious shapes to
cover only part
of the frame
and subject.
(See gel instruc-
tion sheet.)
Tota-brella
Standard/Silver
Code: T1-25
Size: 27" (68.6 cm) open,
19" (48.3 cm) closed.
Special/White
Code: T1-26
Size: 27" (68.6 cm) open,
19" (48.3 cm) closed.
Photographic umbrellas convert relatively
hard light sources, such as spotlights, into
relatively soft sources that provide soft shad-
ows and highlights. Although not appropriate
for every subject or mood, the quality of light
can be very beautiful. There are two umbrellas
designed for use with the V-light, a woven,
soft silver umbrella and a softer white umbrel-
la that produces a softer light and also may be
used as a large diffuser. To mount umbrella
insert umbrella shaft through round hole in
UMB and lock with knob. Tota-brella and
Tota-frame cannot be used simultaneously.
Warning - When lights with umbrellas are
extended very high, or used on undersized
stands or in areas of heavy “traffic”, it is
advisable to add weight (such as the Lowel
weight) to the base of the stand to reduce the
chance of lights falling over which could
damage the umbrella, the lamp and possibly
cause personal injury.
Warning - To prevent possible umbrella
damage, avoid full or near-full spot reflector
settings on the Pro or i-light
and do not use a Super-spot
Reflector.
Flag-link
Code: ViP-50
Screws into bottom of UMB on
ViP Lights; female flexi-lock accepts
one Flexi-shaft.
Tota-tatch
Code: T1-34
Spring clamp attaches
Tota-flags and Tota-flectors
with or without
Flexi-shafts, to stands,
pipes, and flat surfaces. The snap-in
fitting rotates to help position flags.
Tota-tatch may also be used to
hold and position black & white
cards, cue cards, gels, etc.
Tota-daptor
Code: T1-35
5/8” (116 mm) female
fitting with 5/8”
(16 mm) stud has 2 female
flexi-locks for attaching
Flexi-shafts.
A
B
A B D C A
Warning: Always unplug unit before relamp-
ing. Lamps must be operated at their rated
voltage. Only use low-pressure lamps. Fixture
must be cool before lamping. Avoid touching
“glass” with bare fingers. Insert lamp careful-
ly, to avoid breaking porcelain ends. Due to
inconsistencies in lamp (bulb) production, an
individual lamp may function for less than
rated life. Some lamp manufactures are of bet-
ter quality than others and may provide longer
life and better performance.
To change lamps
1
Flip up each porcelain socket holder A
at the ends of the V-light and remove glass
sleeve and lamp.
2 Insert new lamp B and glass sleeve C
carefully. To avoid possible breakage of
the safety glass, close these porcelain
socket holders very gently over new
lamp and glass sleeve.
3 Always install a new lamp with the raised
glass “tip” D located at the center of the lamp
(bulb) facing forward. Fixture will not operate
without using the protective glass sleeve.
VIP Lampak
Code: ViP-61
Provides transparent, semi-rigid foam filled
storage for spare lamps. Never put hot
lamps in lampak.
A
B