Gossen DIGISKY Part 2 - Handbuch (Seite 2)

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The basic functions are described in the operating instructions for the DIGISKY.
Preparation for use
Please ensure that you are familiar with the operation of your meter and that it is
providing consistent, accurate exposures before you commit to photographing
any unrepeatable material. We recommend you always carry out test exposures
prior to final image capture. Gossen assumes no liability for consequential
damages.
Copyrights
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Gossen and DIGISKY are trademarks of Gossen Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik
GmbH.
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Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Corporation.
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Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the United
States of America in the USA and other countries.
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Elinchrom is a registered trademark of elinchrom ltd., Switzerland
Prerequisites
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DIGISKY with firmware version 2.01 or higher
If an older firmware version is installed to your DIGISKY, run a firmware update.
The Sky Refresh program and current firmware is available from the download
page at
Gossen’s website: www.gossen-photo.de.
Updates can also be installed by Gossen in Nuremberg for a nominal fee to cover
our costs.
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Radio receiver / studio flash unit with Elinchrom radio receiver (e.g. Universal
Receiver (speed), BX, RX etc.). An overview of compatible devices is included on
page 19 (last revised: date of issuance of these operating instructions).
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For Elinchrom US versions (110V) only the triggering function is available
Operating Modes
The scope of functions coincides with Elinchrom’s description under the heading
“Direct Device Mode”.
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Direct remote control of all Elinchrom RX studio flash units with integrated or
externally connected EL-Skyport radio receiver
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Automatic detection of all Elinchrom RX studio flash units with integrated or
externally connected EL-Skyport radio receiver (receiver/transceiver)
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Remote control of individual EL-Skyport studio flash units
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Bidirectional communication between the DIGISKY and Elinchrom RX units and
modules
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Automatic updating of studio flash settings
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Multi- control function for “All Flash Units” and for “Flash Groups 1 ... 4”
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Setup and storage of up to 3 studiosets (cam 1, cam 2, cam 3)
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Separation of workstations (up to 8) via RF channels 1 through 8
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Control of up to 6 studio flash units (RX and BX)
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Users of elinchrom RX and BX series flashes are recommended to us the DIGISKY software
version 2.xx; this version includes the enhanced radio control functions for flash heads power
control.