impact Cruiser ACDC-TX Quick Start Manual

ACDC-TX

Impact Cruiser
Wireless Controller

for Canon, Nikon, and Sony Cameras

QUICK-START GUIDE

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Impact.

The Impact Cruiser Wireless Controller is a compact
wireless 2.4 GHz transmitter that provides the Cruiser
TTL 500 Monolight with TTL and high-speed sync (HSS)
functionality. It allows you to control and trigger the ash
from a distance of 358 feet (100 m) via 2.4 GHz wireless
transmission. It also sets channels, groups, and adjusts
ash and modeling lamp output.

The Cruiser Wireless Controller is compatible with most
Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras.

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Overview

LCD screen:

1. Modeling light

2. Output power

3. Manual/TTL

4. FCS, SCS, HSS indicator

5. Channel

6. Sound

7. Group

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A

B

C

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TTL

MODE

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SYNC

CHANNEL

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Overview (continued)

Controller:

1. Group buttons

Press to select group A, B, or C.
The selected group is outlined.
Press and hold to enable or
disable a group.

2. Mode button

Selects Manual or TTL mode.

3. Sync button
(Canon and Sony)

Selects between rst-curtain
sync, second-curtain sync, and
high-speed sync (HSS).
Go to impactstudiolighting.com
for information on the Cruiser’s
compatibility with
Sony cameras.

4. Plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons

Raises and lowers the output
power of the selected channel.
Press to change power in
increments of 1/10-stop.
Press and hold to rapidly scroll

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through the power range.
In TTL mode, press to adjust
EV compensation.

5. Power LED

Indicates when power is on.

6. Power button

7. Channel button

Selects channels 1 to 8.

8. Test button

Fires a test ash.

9. Modeling light button

Turns the modeling light on and
off for the selected group, and
selects between 100% and 50%
brightness.
The modeling light can be set
independently for each group.

10. Sound button

Turns the alert sound on and of

11. Mounting foot

12. Locking collar

13. Battery compartment

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Overview (continued)

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Instructions

Getting Started

1. Install two AAA batteries into the battery compartment,
following the orientation icons in each battery slot.

2. Loosen the locking collar by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Insert the mounting foot into the camera’s hot-shoe mount.
Make sure it is completely inserted into the shoe.

4. Tighten the locking collar by turning it clockwise until
secure.

5. Make sure your camera has the appropriate settings.
Consult the camera’s user manual to set features for TTL and
HSS modes.

6. Press the power button. The LED screen and the power LED
will light up.

Note: After approximately 20 second of inactivity, the LCD

screen’s illumination will go out as a power-saving measure.

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Specications

Frequency 2.4 GHz

Channels 8 (1 to 8)

Groups 3 (A, B, C)

Connections 3.5 mm sync port, Micro-B USB

Operating range 328 ft. (100 m)

Dimensions 3 × 2.37 × 2 in. (7.6 × 6 × 5.2 cm)

Weight (with batteries) 3.2 oz. (90.7 g)

Battery 2 × AAA 1.5 V alkaline, lithium, or

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NiMH batteries

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One-Year Limited Warranty

This Impact 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. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect
to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the
provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in
its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product
or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been
discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model
of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS
WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specic legal rights, and
you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service Department
to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the
defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase.
Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.impactstudiolighting.com
or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

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