Quick start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the LITEMASTER PRO L-478D/DR.
This Startup Guide introduces the basic operating functions of this light
meter. For specic details on this light meter, please see the Operating
Manual on the CD-ROM (accompanying accessory).
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Check Included Items
The following items are included with the LIGHTMASTER PRO
L-478D/DR. Please be sure that everything is included. If any item
is missing, please contact the reseller that sold the meter or the
distributor.
*If something is missing, please contact the store of purchase.
Start-up Guide
(this document)
Main body CD-ROM
(Operating Manual and
Data Transfer Software)
Strap
Soft case
Anti-glare sheet for
LCD Screen
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L-478D/DR Component Names
The following are the names of the buttons and parts on the L-478D/
DR (referred to as the main unit from here on).
Bottom view
Strap eyelet
Synchro terminal
Battery cover open
Battery
compartment
Front view Rear view
L-478D
JR10-000001
MODEL
SEKONIC CORPORATION
MADE IN PHILIPPINES
Lock lever
Touch
panel
Memory
button*
USB
port
Menu
button
Lumisphere
retracting ring
Lumisphere
Measuring
button*
Battery
cover latch
Power
button
Battery cover
* When using the Spot Meter attachment (separate accessory), you
may nd operation more comfortable by switching the Memory and
Measuring button functions. For details to do this, please see the
Custom Settings function section in the Operating Manual on the
included CD-ROM.
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Turning the Power ON
After inserting the batteries according to the “+” and “-” symbol in
the battery compartment, press and hold the Power Button for about
1 second to start up meter.
* The startup screen will be displayed, followed by the measuring
screen.
* Press and hold the Power Button for about 1 second to turn the
meter off.
Title screens
Or
Measuring screen
Power Button
* When rst starting or after replacing batteries, a white screen with the
SEKONIC logo in blue will be displayed as the meter starts up.
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Screen Operations
This section explains how the touch panel on the main unit is
operated.
Measuring screen
Sliding:
Slide a nger up or down on the
setting value areas to change setting
values.
Touch Operations:
◆Setting value increases when the up arrow (▲) is touched.
◆Setting value decreases when the down arrow (▼) is touched.
◆Touch icon/buttons at the bottom of the screen to activate their
function.
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Measuring Preparations
(Selecting Measuring Mode)
This example explains how to measure light using the ambient light
T value (shutter speed) priority mode.
1) Touch the Measuring Mode Selection button top left of the Measuring
screen enter the Measuring Mode Selection Screen,
2) Touch the ambient T icon/button to select the ambient light T (shutter
speed) priority mode button and return to the measuring screen.
* The above screen example shows all of the measuring mode icon/
buttons visible.
3) Set the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed corresponding to the camera
settings for shooting.
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
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Measuring Preparations (Setting Lumisphere)
The Lumisphere can be either extended or retracted to obtain the
best light measurements for different types of subjects.
Selecting Lumisphere setting
•
Rotate the Lumisphere retracing ring to the right to retract the Lumisphere.
Rotate it to the left to extend the Lumisphere. Be sure to turn the
Lumisphere retracting ring to set the aligning mark with the corresponding
symbol (extended/retracted) until it clicks into place.
Extended Lumisphere
Retracted Lumisphere
(Lumidisc)
Extended lumisphere is used to
measure illumination of people,
buildings, and other three
dimensional objects.
Retracted Lumisphere is used
to measure illumination of at
subjects such as manuscripts,
paintings, difference of one or
more light sources for ratio lighting
and illumination in Lux or Foot-
candle.
Extended ( ) Retracted ( )
Extended
Lumisphere
Lumisphere
Aligning mark
Retracted
Lumisphere
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Measuring Light
This example explains how to measure light using the extended
Lumisphere (
).
Position the meter in front of the subject with the extended Lumisphere
facing towards the camera’s lens axis press the measuring button to measure
the light falling on the subject.
Startup Guide
LITEMASTER PRO
L-478D/DR