Impact VC-500WL User manual
VC-500WL/VC-500WL220V
Digital Monolight
INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Impact Digital Monolight. This
professional-grade studio lighting unit has a user-replaceable 250W
halogen modeling light, 500 w/s ash tube, and a lightning-fast 1.5
second recycle time. The monolight is constructed with a durable
housing, intelligent adaptive thermal control, and CMOS chip
circuitry.
The powerful Digital Monolight also has an integrated 2.4 GHz,
16-channel wireless radio receiver. When partnered with the
matching transmitter (available in the Digital Monolight kit), the
user has the ability to trigger the monolight from a distance of 328′
(100 m). Paired with the unit’s integrated group functions, the user
can arrange and digitally segment each of their remote devices as
needed. Additionally, the ash’s seven optical slave modes enable
the device to communicate with your on-camera master ashes,
seamlessly triggering after up to ve preashes.
This fan-cooled monolight is constructed with an adaptive S-mount,
which makes it available for pairing with any other S-mount
reector or light modier. Additionally, the standard 5/8″ stand
mount has a built-in umbrella mount, expanding the number of addon options available for the unit.
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Features
• Fast recycle time and ash duration
• Integrated 2.4 GHz wireless receiver
• 250-watt, user-replaceable halogen modeling light
• Adaptive thermal control
• CMOS chip circuitry
• Compatible with Bowens mount (S-mount) accessories
• Low 5V trigger voltage
• Quiet fan cooling
Box Contents
• Digital Monolight
• Reector
• AC cord
Three-prong grounded plug (VC-500WL)
2-pin Euro connector (VC-500WL220V)
• Sync cord
• 250W modeling lamp
120V, 60 Hz (VC-500WL)
220~240V, 50/60 Hz (VC-500WL220V)
• 500W ash tube
• Protective cover
• Wireless transmitter with sync cord (kits only)
• User manual
• One-Year Limited Warranty
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Precautions ⚠⚡
Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
• DANGER: high-voltage parts inside.
• There are no serviceable parts inside the unit. Only qualied service engineers should
access the inside of the casing.
• If the ash tube or modeling light becomes cracked or damaged in any way, replace
immediately.
• Keep this product away from water and any ammable gases or liquids.
• Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
• Avoid rapid, high-power ashing.
• Excessive heat shortens the life span of ash tubes, modeling lamps, and internal
components.
• If not used for two months, turn the unit on for 30 minutes and re the ash several
times to charge the capacitors.
• Always remove the protective cap before plugging in or powering on the unit.
• Never operate the ash with the protective cap on.
• Make sure this product is powered off when plugging it into a power source.
• Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the unit and wall when the
monolight is not in use.
• Always remove the modeling lamp and attach the protective cap when transporting
the unit.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product. There are components inside
that can produce a hazardous electric shock.
• Handle this product with care.
• Do not stare at the lights when they are powered on.
• Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
• Always wear cotton gloves when handling the ashtube.
• Keep this product away from children.
• Make sure everything is secure before proceeding.
• Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts before use.
• All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
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Overview
Front Side:
1. Monolight
2. Mount release
3. Modeling lamp
4. Reector
5. Flashtube
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Top Side:
6. Optical sensor
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Back Side:
1. LCD screen
2. Slave mode button
3. Power input jack
4. Fuse bay
5. Modeling lamp output buttons
6. Audio button
7. Test button
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8. 6.35 mm sync port
9. Power switch
10. Output adjustment dial
11. Stand mount
12. Stand mount adjustment knobs
13. Umbrella mount
14. Umbrella mount tightening knob
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Remote Guide (Kit Only)
Top:
1. Up button
2. Down button
3. Test button
4. Group indicators
Right Side:
5. Group selector button
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Left Side:
6. 3.5 mm sync port
Bottom:
7. Hot-shoe mount
8. Battery compartment
9. Channel DIP switches
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LCD Screen Guide:
1. Ready beeper indicator
2. Modeling lamp mode
3. Flash indicator
4. Error indicator
5. Flash ready indicator
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MODEL
FLASH
WARN
READY
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FLASH
110V AC
6. Modeling light indicator
7. Slave / Pre-ash indicators
8. Modeling lamp output level
9. Flash power output indicator
10. Power output level
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Preparing for Use
The Impact Digital Monolight includes a pre-installed ash
tube and a modeling lamp that's packed separately in the
box. Both lights are user-replaceable. Be careful not to
touch the ash tube with your bare hands since this could
cause damage to it. Please use cotton gloves or a soft, dry
cloth when touching or handling the ash tube.
The monolight’s modeling lamp is a halogen bulb within a glass sleeve. You may
touch this glass without cotton gloves. However, wiping it with a cotton cloth
after handling it is recommended. To install the modeling lamp, see Installation
and Replacement Guide on page 23.
The monolight ships with a protective cap. Always remove
the protective cap before plugging in or powering on the
unit. To remove the cap, hold down the mount release and
turn the cap counterclockwise. Pull the cap from the mount
and place it to the side for later use.
Attach the narrower end of the reector by aligning one of its protrusions with
a hole in the rim of the monolight. Hold down the mount release, fully insert the
reector, and turn it clockwise. You'll hear it click into place. Let go of the mount
release.
Mounting Accessories
Light Stand Mount
The Impact Digital Monolight has a standard 5/8″ stand
mount with tilt and tightening knobs. To mount the monolight
on a light stand, place the stand mount onto a compatible
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