Westcott Manny Ortiz Beauty Dish Switch User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Westcott
Table of Contents
Manny Ortiz Beauty Dish Switch
User Guide
Included Components
Light Mount Inserts are sold separately. Please visit fjwestcott.com/switch for available options.
Assembly
Attaching a Switch Insert
On the edge of the Beauty Dish Switch ring, locate the 3 metal tabs and the
thumb lock. Slide the Switch Insert (sold separately) under the 3 tabs while
shifting the thumb lock outwards. Once in place, release the thumb slide to
secure.
Opening a Beauty Dish Switch
Hold the Beauty Dish Switch in one hand by grasping the Insert and opening
the Beauty Dish Switch. Slide the included deflector plate through the ribs
and snap it into place on the Beauty Dish’s center shaft.
With the opposite hand, press down on the runner towards the center shaft and
slide into place. Rotate runner until you feel the Beauty Dish lock into place
and the fabric appears taut.
Mounting a Strobe or Constant Light
Place your light source onto a light stand.
After affixing your light source’s compatible Switch Insert (sold separately) to the Beauty Dish, align the ring with the face of your light.
Secure the Beauty Dish Switch to your light source. Refer to your light source manual for proper mounting methods.
Mounting a Speedlight
After attaching the Switch FJ80 Insert #2544 or Speedlight Insert #2541 (sold separately) to the Beauty Dish Switch, locate the two pins on the Speedlight Insert. While pressing the longer pin, rotate the adapter mount counter- clockwise until it locks into place.
Locate the shoe mount filter bracket included with the Switch Speedlight Insert. Align the bracket’s screw to the channel located on the insert. Tighten screw to secure bracket at the height required for your Speedlight.
Loosen tension knob on the base of the tilter bracket and place on a light stand. Tighten tension knob to secure.
Loosen the tension screw on the side of the cold shoe bracket and slide your
Speedlight into place. Tighten screw to secure.
Utilize the cold shoe’s lower tension knob to adjust the speedlight’s distance
from the Beauty Dish Switch.
Attaching Diffusion Fabric
To attach the outer diffusion fabric, simply press the fabric’s loop edge onto the Beauty Dish Switch’s hoop edge until fabric is taut.
Changing Switch Inserts
Turn the light off and allow it to cool. Release the modifier from the light source (when applicable) and gently pull away from the light source.
To remove your Switch Insert, locate the thumb lock on the rear of the Beauty Dish Switch, slide outward, and gently pull.
Caution
- Failure to properly lock the Insert in place may cause damage to the Beauty Dish Switch and light.
- Failure to confirm that the Beauty Dish Switch is securely assembled could place unnecessary stress on the ribs and can cause permanent damage to your Beauty Dish Switch.
- Failure to secure your light to the Beauty Dish Switch could result in damage to your equipment.
- Failure to secure your Speedlight could result in damage to your light.
The Beauty Dish Switch is heat-rated for up to a maximum of 650-watts.
Care Instructions
Gently spot clean diffusion panels by hand with a damp cloth.
Do not apply cleaner to the reflective surface, as this may damage the
product.
Accessories
Switch Light Mount Inserts
Use these durable aluminum light mount inserts to attach any Rapid Box
Switch or Beauty Dish Switch light modifier to a light source.
Egg Crate Grids
The optional 40° Egg Crate Grid is designed to direct light forward and eliminate light spill. The grid attaches via hook-and-loop tape and can be used in tandem with the diffusion panel and/or the deflector plate.
Visit FJWESTCOTT.COM/SWITCH for options and
availability.
Westcott Cares About the Environment
Recycling electronics, metals, and light bulbs is a great way to reduce your
environmental impact and ensure that you’re playing your part in preserving an
environment that can be enjoyed by future generations. Many retail stores have
bins designed for recycling these items. You can also contact a local
recycling center to inquire about recycling your electronics and bulbs there.
Warranty
Westcott’s warranty obligations for the Beauty Dish Switch (“product”) are
limited to the following terms.
The F.J. Westcott Co. (“Westcott”) warrants this Westcott branded product
against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of
ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase from Westcott or an authorized
retailer by the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect
arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option
and to the extent permitted by law, Westcott will either (1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the
product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or
serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original
product. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for
Westcott that can be identified by the Westcott trademark, trade name, or logo
affixed to them.
This warranty does not apply to :(a) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
flood, fire, wind, mold, or other external causes; (b) damage caused by
operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by
Westcott; (c) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality
or capability without the written permission of Westcott; or (d) cosmetic
damage, including but not limited to scratches and dents.
Disclaimer: By purchasing, borrowing, and/or using this product for any
event, both public or private, you, the customer, accepts all responsibility
and releases Westcott, and its associates, of any and all liability in the
event of manufacturer’s defect, malfunction or misuse of the product which may
lead to further injuries or complications unforeseen by the user. Westcott is
not responsible for any potential or incurred damage caused by failure to
properly mount, hang, or store the product, which includes, but is not limited
to damage to cameras, electronics, electrical equipment, buildings, building
materials, personal injury, death, or disability, fire damage, or any and all
other damage not mentioned previously.
Please contact Westcott’s Repair Department for a Return Authorization Number
“RMA” prior to requesting warranty service. This RMA must be clearly written
on the outside of the box to the left of the shipping label. Items sent in
without pre-authorization or that do not fall under the limited warranty will
be returned at the expense of the sender.
Repair Department: 800-886-1689 /
419-243-7311 (International)
Email: [email protected]
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