Impact CS-16-TS, CS-16-R User manual

CS-16

ControlSync 16 System

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

The Impact ControlSync 16 system allows
you to control all compatible monolights
and strobes from one convenient location
with a reliable, easy-to-use controller.

The ControlSync 16 is a great solution to
speed up and simplify your workow.
Whether you work with a few ashes in a
single setup, or in a large studio with a
number of sets with many lights, you will
immediately see the advantage of being
able to make adjustments to your lighting
without the need to maneuver into
crowded, hard to reach places.

You can adjust the power level of each
ash or group of ashes in 1/10 stop
increments as well as controlling model
lamps or AF assist lamps, turning alert
sounds on or off and test ring and
triggering your entire lighting setup, all
from a central location. The ControlSync
16 also features 16 channels to avoid
interference and false triggers, along with
the ability to address 16 separate groups
for precision control of your lighting.

You may even nd that this convenience
frees you to experiment with new ideas
and styles. You’ll discover creative ways
to use your lighting to bring out your very
best work.

Warnings

Before using this product, please read
the following safety instructions
carefully in order to ensure your safety
and the proper operation of the Control
Sync 16 system. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in product
malfunction, re or explosion, electric
shock or other physical injury.

• Do not disassemble or modify. Should
the product break open due to
accidental damage, remove the
batteries and send it to an authorized
repair center.

• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet
hands, immerse in water, or expose to
rain or snow.

• Do not use in the presence of
ammable gasses.

• Keep out of reach of children. This
product contains small parts that may
pose a choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this product,
consult a physician immediately.

• Turn off the transmitter or receiver
immediately should a malfunction
occur. Should smoke or any unusual
smell come from this product, shut it
off and remove the batteries
immediately. Send it to an authorized
repair facility for service. Continued
use may result in physical injury.

• Do not expose to high temperature. Do
not leave product in a closed vehicle in
the sun or other areas subject to
extremely high temperature.

• Keep away from strong magnetic elds.
Strong static or magnetic elds
produced by devices such as cell
phones and radios may lead to
malfunction.

• Observe precautions when handling
batteries. Batteries may leak or explode
if improperly handled.

Please observe the following precautions
when using batteries with this product.

- Use only batteries listed in this manual.
Do not mix new and old batteries or
different brand batteries.

- Read and follow all warnings and
instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

- Do not attempt to short-circuit or
disassemble batteries.

- Do not put batteries in a re or apply
direct heat to them.

- Do not attempt to install batteries in the
reverse direction.

- Batteries may leak when fully
discharged. To avoid damage to the
product, be sure to remove the batteries
if the product will not be used for an
extended period of time, or if the battery
power is low.

- Should uid from damaged batteries
come into contact with skin or clothing,
rinse immediately with fresh water.

Features

• 16 channels

• Up to 16 groups

• 433 MHz

• Effective range 150’ (50 m)

• Raise or lower ash power

• Model or AF Assist light On/Off

• Audio alert On/Off

• Test ash (triggers all groups)

NOTE: All ashes that you wish to control
from the ControlSync 16 must be equipped
with a ControlSync 16 Receiver. Additional
ashes may be triggered using their optical
slave function if available.

Using the ControlSync 16

Installing Batteries in Transmitter

1. Remove battery cover from unit.

2. Insert two AA batteries, being sure to

follow illustrations inside unit to
properly position the positive (+) and
negative (–) terminals.

3. Replace battery cover.

Attaching the ControlSync 16 Transmitter
to Your Camera: Rotate the locking wheel

counterclockwise on the ControlSync 16
until it is in the fully open (uppermost)
position. Slide the unit's hot shoe foot into
your camera's hot shoe, and tighten until
secure. You can also connect a PC cord
from your camera to the unit's 3.5mm mini
sync socket.

Attaching the ControlSync 16 Receiver to
Your Compatible Flash or Monolight: Flip

up the USB connector on the ControlSync
16 Receiver. Plug it into the USB port on
your compatible ash or monolight.

The Receiver is powered from the USB
port, so no battery or external power is
required. The Receiver has no On/Off
switch. As soon as it is set and plugged in
to an active, compatible ash or
monolight, it will automatically begin to
function.

Turning on the ControlSync 16
Transmitter: To turn on the transmitter,

slide the Power switch to the On position.

Setting the Channel: The ControlSync 16
has 16 channels available for use. This
allows you to avoid interference with
other devices or photographers in a busy
work environment, with each
photographer operating on a different

channel. Use the DIP switches on the
front panel of the transmitter and receiver
to select the desired channel as shown
on the DIP switch conguration chart.

In order for the transmitter and receiver
to communicate with each other, both
have to be set to the same channel.

Selecting the Group on the ControlSync
16: Use the Group Select dial to choose

the group you want to adjust. A group can
consist of just one ash up to any number
of ashes you wish. The Group function
allows you to adjust settings on specic
ashes or groups of ashes from one
location, without having to go to each
ash and make those adjustments
individually. Group-specic controls are
raising and lowering the power, turning
the sound on or off, and turning the
modeling/AF assist light on or off.

Selecting the Group on the Receiver: Use
the Group Select dial to choose the
desired group.

Adjusting Power Output: Use the + and ­buttons to adjust the power of the
selected group up or down.

Using the ControlSync 16

Note: The transmitter’s display can be
switched from showing power output in
decimals (generally used for monolights) to
fractions (typically used for ashes). To
change this setting, press and hold the Set
button until the display switches.

When the display is set to decimals, the
power adjustments will be in 1/10th-stop
increments. When set to fractions, the
adjustments will be in 1/3rd-stop increments.

Sound: Use the Sound button to turn the
sound on or off for all the ashes in the
selected group. will be displayed on
the LDC.

Lamp: Use the Lamp button to turn the
Modeling or AF-Assist Light (depending
on your device) on or off for all the
ashes in the selected group. will be
displayed on the LDC.

Test: Press the Test button to test re all
ashes in all groups.

Turning Off a Group: To turn off a group,
use the - button to turn its power down
all the way. The display will indicate OF.

NOTE: After making any changes to settings,
whether on the ControlSync 16 or on any
connected ashes, press the SET button to
conrm and sync all settings. will be
displayed on the LDC.

Changes made to ash settings will be
reected on the ControlSync 16 display,
and on each ash’s display as well.

The ColorSync 16 can also be used as a
handheld central remote controller to
adjust the settings on all your compatible
lights, even if you use a different method
to actually trigger them (e.g. a sync cord,
Pocket Wizard, etc.).

Troubleshooting

1. Unable to trigger a ash by pressing

the Test button or the camera’s shutter
release:

• Make sure the batteries are installed
properly and the transmitter is
powered on.

• Check the DIP switches to see that
the transmitter and receiver are set
to the same channel.

• Check if the transmitter is rmly
seated in the camera’s hot shoe.

2. Signal disturbance or shooting
interference (lights not ring or ring
irregularly):

• Try using a different channel.

3. Reduced operating range, or
monolights not ring.

• Check if batteries in transmitter are
drained. Try replacing with fresh
ones.

4. Flashes not responding to adjustments
made on transmitter.

• Check that transmitter and receiver
are set to the same channel

• Check that the transmitter and
receiver are set to the same group

• Check if the ash power is out of
adjustment range (e. g. ash has

1.0-6.0 power adjustment range but
remote is set to 7.0).

Specications

Transmitter
Power:

Receiver power

Transmitter
frequency

Effective range

Controls
(for each group)

Control (for all
groups)

Max. sync speed

No. of channels

Groups per channel

Weight:

Transmitter
(w/o batteries)

Receiver

Dimensions:

Transmitter body

Transmitter body
w/Antenna

Receiver

2 AA batteries

USB 5V

433 MHz

Approx. 150’ (50 m)

Raise and Lower
Flash Power

Model Light/AF
Assist On/Off

Audio Alert On/Off

Test Fire

1/250th sec.

16

16

2.3 oz. (65 g)

0.7 oz. (20 g)

3.75” x 2”x 1.5” (95 x
50 x 37 mm)

5.4” x 2”x 1.5” (137 x
50 x 37 mm)

2.2” x 1.2” x 1” (57 x
30 x 27 mm)

DIP Switch Congurations

Channel 1 Channel 2

1 2 3 4

Channel 3 Channel 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 5 Channel 6

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 7 Channel 8

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 9 Channel 10

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 11 Channel 12

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 13 Channel 14

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 15 Channel 16

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Warrant y

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
WARRANY 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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