CYCLONE|DR PP-500DR Dual-Outlet Power Pack with Removable Battery User Manual
Thank you for choosing Bolt. The Bolt PP-500DR Power Pack is a rechargeable, large-capacity lithium-ion battery pack that supplies up to 2700 flashes and fast recycling times for up to two flashes. It’s compatible with most on-camera flashes, including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Bolt, Sunpak, Vivitar, and Metz. The Power Pack includes the PP-5800BP removeable battery pack that can be quickly swapped out with a fully charged battery. The included charger will fully recharge the battery pack in just 4.
Warnings ⚠⚡ • Do not disassemble or attempt to service this product • yourself. Doing so will void the warranty, and Bolt will not please wait at least 10 minutes after 40 continuous full- be responsible for any damage. There are high-voltage components inside. Contact can produce a dangerous To avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit, power flashes. • electric shock. Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it into a power source. • Keep out of reach of children.
Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Socket cover Cable locking mechanism Sockets Belt clip Charging port USB terminal Battery gauge Battery pack Battery pack lock Control unit Shoulder strap LED battery level indicator Status indicator for Socket #1 Power button Status indicator for Socket #2 AC battery charger 4 | Overview 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 6 8 7
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Charging the Cyclone DR The Cyclone DR comes with the PP-5800BP battery pack. It’s also compatible with Bolt’s PP-400BP battery pack. To charge your Cyclone DR with the included charger: 1. Plug the charger unit into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the charging cable into the battery’s charging port. 3. The charger indicator turns red when the battery is charging. 4. When the battery charger turns green the battery is full charged.
To get the maximum capacity from your Cyclone DR: Charge your Cyclone DR shortly before use to ensure that the pack retains the maximum charge. Charge your Cyclone DR at a moderate room temperature, and avoid storing it in hot or cold environments between charging and use. Note: When charging the pack outside of the United States, plug adapters (available separately) may be used to plug the charger into any 100-240 V AC power outlet.
Checking the Cyclone DR’s charge level: When the Cyclone DR is not charging and is not connected to a flash unit, its level of charge can be checked by pressing the power button.
Connecting Your Bolt Cyclone DR Power Pack to Your Flash You can use the Cyclone DR to power a wide range of flash units. Cables sold by some flash and battery pack manufacturers are interchangeable with Bolt cables, but other flash brands use a different connector type. Make sure you select the right one. Important! Load your flash unit with its standard batteries before connecting it to the Cyclone DR.
3. Plug the other end of the connection cable securely into the compatible power port on your flash unit. 4. Press the power button on the Cyclone DR and wait for the Status and battery LEDs to turn on, then power on your flash. To disconnect your Cyclone DR from your flash unit: 1. Press the power button until the Status and battery LEDs turn off. 2. If you’re using a cable with a locking mechanism, rotate the locking collar to the unlocked position. 3. Unplug the connection cable from the battery pack.
Using Your Flash with Your Cyclone DR Your Cyclone DR can recycle in just 1 second with many popular flash units to keep you shooting and ensure that you don’t miss important moments. With your flash firing at full-power, it can power up to 2700 flashes, depending on the specific unit you’re using. It can power thousands of shots in automatic mode with some flash units. To get the best use out of your Cyclone DR: • Use in environments with moderate temperatures.
Reading the indicator lights while using the Cyclone DR: When you’re using your Cyclone DR, its Red Status LED will remain on to indicate that the flash is ready to fire. Its four blue battery LEDs will indicate the level of charge as follows: Battery LED 1 on: 25% or lower charge level Battery LEDs 1-2 on: 25%-50% charge level Battery LEDs 1-3 on: 50%-75% charge level Battery LEDs 1-4 on: 75% or higher charge level Battery LED 1 flashing: The Cyclone DR has been drained and needs to be charged.
Carrying and wearing the Cyclone DR: The Cyclone DR is designed to be easy to carry and inconspicuous. Its light weight and compact design make it easy to wear for long periods, and its black finish and clean design make it unobtrusive. It also offers these convenient features: Padded feet. Two rubberized feet give the Cyclone DR stability and protection when you set it down. Belt clip. One of the easiest ways to carry the Cyclone DR is to attach it to your belt with the included clip.
Shoulder strap. Thread the shoulder strap through the built-in lugs on the Cyclone DR and through the strap clips and buckles, as shown here. After threading it, pull it tight to take up any slack. Always make sure that your strap is attached securely; dropping the Cyclone DR can damage it.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The Cyclone DR is charged and connected to a flash with a The cable is damaged or you are using the wrong cable. cable, but no indicator lights illuminate when you turn it on. The Status indicator light is flashing. The pack is overheated. Turn it off and wait for at least 10 minutes before using it again. The Cyclone DR is charged and connected to a flash with a Make sure you have AA or other internal batteries installed in cable, but the flash does not fire.
Charging another device with the PP-5800BP The battery pack has an integrated USB port for charging a smartphone. Make sure the battery pack is sufficiently charged, and connect your device with a USB charging cable (not included). Once connected, press the button on the battery pack to get it started. Compatible Accessories The Cyclone DR is compatible with a wide range of hot-shoe and handle-mount flash units. Make sure you select a connection cable that is compatible with your flash unit.
These optional accessories are available from Bolt: BO-1006 CZ Canon Flash Cable With Locking Mechanism BO-1007 CKE Nikon Flash Cable With Locking Mechanism BO-1012 Sony Flash Cable Bolt PP-5800BP Battery Pack Compatible Accessories | 17
Specifications Power Pack Cyclone DR Battery type: Lithium-ion Voltage: 11.1 V DC Capacity: 5800 mAh Recycle time with hot-shoe flash units: Approx. 1 second (at full flash power) Flashes per charge: Up to 2700 (at full power) Operation environment working temperature range: -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C) Operation environment working humidity: 85% or less USB output: 5V/1A 18 | Specification Dimensions (W × H × D): 4.33 × 6.29 × 1.57 in. (110 × 160 × 40 mm) including belt clip Weight: 19.4 oz.
One-Year Limited Warranty This BOLT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
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