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impact VC-500LR Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 VC-500LR Monolight INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Impact VC-500LR Monolight. We feel that it will contribute much to your photographic skill and enjoyment. This light incorporates numerous advanced features, and was designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Please read these operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before operating this equipment.
  • Page 3 Contents of carton Carefully remove the monolight from the box. You should have the following: Mount on a stand...

  • Page 5: Power Switch

    T – Umbrella Holder Power Supply Before plugging the power cord into the wall socket, make certain that the power switch is set to the OFF (“O” position). Note: The VC-500LR monolight is designed to work on 110-120V 60Hz AC current. Power Switch Turn the power switch to the ON (“—“)

  • Page 6: Flash Settings

    Flash Settings Flash Output The flash power output is variable over a five Setting Power f/stop range (six f/stops) from full power to 1/32 power in 1/10 f/stop increments. The power is Full Power displayed on the LCD screen in decimal form. 1/2 Power The smaller top number represents the 1/4 Power...
  • Page 7 Modeling Lamp Settings Lamp Saving Technology The VC-500LR has built-in soft-start circuitry to ensure longer modeling lamp life. When the modelling lamp is turned on it will light up at a minimum brightness and slowly reach full brightness after a few seconds. This technology will allow the user to make fewer replacement lamp purchases over time.
  • Page 8 The modeling light and flash icons will Modeling light and flash power are return, as will the words “MODEL” and controlled simultaneously. ”FLASH.“ The VC-500LR will retain your Audio beep is ON. settings after you power the unit off. Both increasing and decreasing the power settings generates heat inside the unit.

  • Page 9: Triggering The Flash

    (more on that later). Sync Connection The sync jack on the VC-500LR may be used for direct connection to a camera set to ‘X’ synchronization. A radio slave receiver may also be plugged into this socket.
  • Page 10 Photocell Settings To Set the Photocell By repeatedly pressing the SLAVE MODEL button you can cycle through choices to FLASH set the photocell to trigger the flash after one, two or three flashes are FLASH detected. Or you can set the photocell READY to OFF.

  • Page 11: Audible Beep Settings

    Audible Beep Settings A beep will sound once, when the flash is recycled and ready to flash. You can MODEL turn this audible beeper on and off by pressing the AUDIO button on the back FLASH panel. The musical notes symbol will FLASH display if the beeper is on, and will not READY...

  • Page 12: Remote Features

    This remote can control up to seven VC-500LR monolights at a time and operates at a long range of up to 30m (98 ft) over the 2.4 GHz radio frequency.

  • Page 13: Remote Display

    Remote: Display Flash number (1 to 7) Modeling lamp display Flash power display Slave ON indicator Slave OFF indicator Audio beep indicator Pre-flash indicators...
  • Page 14 Step 3 must be completed within 15 seconds or the flash head will reset, and you’ll have to begin the synchronization process again. To set up additional VC-500LR monolights, follow the steps above, but press a number from 2 to 7 instead of 1 in step 3.

  • Page 15: Operating The Remote

    For example, button number 1 on the remote can sync to one monolight or to as many VC-500LR monolights as you set up with that number. In an environment with many monolights controlled by the remote, it is a good idea to tag each monolight with its number for visual identification.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Operating the Remote (continued) Audio Beep Make certain you have selected the number of the monolight you want to adjust. Pressing the AUDIO button on the remote will toggle the audio beep of the monolight on and off. If the musical notes display in the bottom left of the remote’s LCD, the audio beep is on. Even if you select OFF for the audio beep, the monolight will still sound a confirmation beep as you make adjustments with the remote.
  • Page 17 Firmly press the umbrella shaft through the holder. The locking knob is located on the side. Do not overtighten to avoid damaging the shaft of the umbrella. The reflector supplied with the VC-500LR features a slot through which you can feed the umbrella shaft. Softboxes Use of a heavy accessory such as a large softbox can make the flash unstable.

  • Page 18: Changing The Flash Tube

    Changing the Flash Tube Discharge the Flash Unit The charge in the flash unit must be discharged before removing the flash tube. Make sure the flash unit is on. Push the TEST button on the rear panel of the flash. The unit will flash, discharging the power.

  • Page 19: Changing The Fuse

    Changing the Fuse A 6A fuse is mounted in the rear panel and protects the circuitry of the flash unit. Turn off the unit and disconnect the power supply before changing the fuse. Never replace with a fuse of a different type or rating. A spare 6A fuse is fitted within the fuse holder. Use a small screwdriver to release the fuse cover.

  • Page 20: Protection Features

    Protection Features The VC-500LR is equipped with advanced overheating and overcharge warning and protection circuits to prevent damage to the internal electronics. Overheating Protection After a long shooting session at high output, the recycling time of the flash will increase automatically until the flash cools down to a safe level, and then will start working normally again.

  • Page 21: Error Codes

    Error Codes In the event of a malfunction, the LCD screen will display a blinking error code. The WARNING icon will also blink. In addition, errors codes E2 and E3 have a beep warning. Following is a short description of the three error codes and the necessary action to take. MODEL FLASH WARN...
  • Page 22 may come in contact with the unit.
  • Page 23 VC-500LR Monolight Guide Number Trigger Voltage Flash Tube Plug-in type, user replaceable Cooling Fan without reflector VC-500LR Remote Control without batteries You should perform your own evaluations to determine the results you prefer.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Warranty Impact provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. Impact’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use.

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