impact Cruiser TTL-500 Instructions Manual

ACDC-500-TTL

Cruiser AC/DC 500 Ws
TTL Monolight

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Impact.

The Cruiser TTL-500 is a professional 500 Ws monolight that runs
on AC power or an included rechargeable lithium-ion battery that
provides over 350 full-power ashes. It features a 9-stop brightness
range that’s adjustable in 1/10-stop increments. The Cruiser is
perfect for studio use, and it’s also ideal for location work where a
powerful ash is needed for stunning outdoor fashion and
portrait results.

This monolight has a simple user interface that allows for optimal
performance with minimal setup and adjustment time. It has group
and channel functions that allow you to isolate your units and
prevent them from being triggered by other ashes in the vicinity.
For TTL and HSS operation, the Cruiser has an integrated 2.4 GHz
receiver that’s compatible with Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras
when used with the Cruiser Wireless Controller. An integrated
optical sensor allows the Cruiser to be used as an optical slave for
a variety of studio applications. An adjustable 10 Ws LED modeling
light draws minimal power and gives off nominal heat.

The Cruiser is easy to transport. With the included universal-voltage
battery charger, you can use the Cruiser TTL-500 at home or abroad.

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Features

• 500 Ws monolight

• Supports TTL and HSS when used with the Cruiser Wireless
Controller

• Wireless TTL, optical slave, and direct sync options

• Flash duration from 1/1000 to 1/9000 sec.

• 10 Ws LED modeling lamp

• Built-in 2.4 GHz receiver

• User-replaceable ashtube

• Runs on battery or AC power

Box Contents

• Cruiser TTL Monolight

• Battery

• Battery charger

• Stand mount

• PC cord

• 7 in. reector

• AC adapter

• Protective cap

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Overview

1. Optical slave eye

Optical sensor

2. Group button

Selects group A, B, or C.

3. Channel button

Selects channel 1 to 8.

4. Model button

Turns the modeling light on and off, and selects between
100% and 50% brightness.

5. Power dial

Adjusts the ash output from 2 to 10, in
1/10-stop increments.

6. Test button

Fires a test ash.

7. Optical slave button

Turns optical sensor mode on and off.

8. Sound button

Turns alert sound on and off.

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Overview (continued)

Top/side view:

1. S-type reector

2. Glass dome

3. Flashtube

4. Modeling LED

5. Accessory release

6. Battery compartment /

Battery contacts

7. Umbrella locking screw

8. Tilt lock

9. Locking screw

10. 5/8-inch receiver

11. Umbrella mount

12. Air vent

13. AC power port

14. Three-way power switch

a. Up: AC power
b. Down: Battery power
c. Center: Off

15. Micro-USB port

16. 3.5 mm sync port

Battery:

17. Charge indicator lights/
button

18. Battery release button

19. Battery contacts

20. DC power input

LCD screen:

21. Channel and group

22. Manual/TTL

23. Power output

24. Battery icon

25. Sound

26. Optical slave

27. Modeling light

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Cruiser Wireless 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 rst-curtain sync,
second-curtain sync.
Go to our website
impactstudiolighting.com for
information on the Cruiser’s
compatibility with Sony cameras.

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

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

11. Mounting foot

12. Locking collar

13. Battery compartment

off.

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