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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: the LED indicator does not light red
The
The LED indicator on the LG4X lets you know the status of the remote. A diag-
nostic test of the remote’s internal components is performed each time that the
unit is first used and a lit LED indicates successful results of this test. It also
indicates that the batteries are appropriately charged. When test flashing from
the LG4X using the Test button, if the LED indicator does not light red, first
check the batteries. The batteries that ship with the remote should last for
approximately 1000 hours before requiring replacement. To replace the batter-
ies, you will need two standard 1.5 volt AA alkaline batteries. You can use
rechargeable batteries, but they must be AA alkaline rechargeable batteries.
Always use batteries from a reputable manufacturer. After replacing the bat-
teries, if the LED still will not flash, an unlikely internal defect is indicated. If this
should occur, you will need to contact our Customer Support Team.
PROBLEM: the modeling lamp does not respond
If
If the modeling lamp on your flash unit does not respond with the remote, first
ensure that your modeling lamp is turned ON on the unit’s control panel. If the
modeling light is turned on but still does not respond and you hear a clicking
noise when you press the FIRE button, turn your flash unit off and disconnect
the remote. Ensure that the modeling lamp button is depressed on the flash
unit’s back panel, and move the Modeling Lamp switch on the remote control
to the “TRACK” position. Should you wish to turn the modeling lamps off, or
keep
keep them on full throughout the shoot, you can move this switch to change
the setting at any time once your remote is in use. The remote control
modeling lamp switch must begin in this “TRACK” position before a flash unit
is connected in order to function properly.
PROBLEM: sporadic flashing
Powering your light on multiple circuits can create problems, as different
circuits from different outlets may have different grounding or AC line noise. If
you have units in your setup connected to more than one power outlet, you
may see sporadic flashing when you connect the units to the LG4X. To prevent
this, keep all of the units plugged in to one power outlet, using a power strip.
This will ensure that the grounding for all connected units is the same.
Replacing the LG4X Batteries:
On the back side of the remote control is the
battery encasement. Slide the cover off and
remove the exhausted batteries. Replace the
exhausted batteries with two standard 1.5 volt
AA alkaline batteries or two standard AA alkaline
rechargeable batteries.
rechargeable batteries. Always use batteries
from a reputable manufacturer.
