Impact VC-500WLN User Manual

VC-500WL3KN

Digital Monolight

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Impact VC-500WL3KN Digital Monolight
Kit. This professional-grade studio lighting unit has a user­replaceable 250 W halogen modeling light, 500 Ws 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 Impact Digital Monolight has an integrated 2.4 GHz,
16-channel wireless radio receiver. When partnered with the
included transmitter, you can trigger the monolights from a distance
of 328’ (100 m). Paired with the unit’s integrated group functions, you
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 up to six preashes.

This fan-cooled monolight is constructed with an S-mount so you
can use it with any other S-mount reector or light modier. The
standard 5/8“ stand mount has a built-in umbrella mount, expanding
the number of add-on options available for the unit.

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Features

• Fast recycle time and ash duration

• Integrated 2.4 GHz wireless receiver

• 250 W user-replaceable halogen modeling light

• Adaptive thermal control

• CMOS chip circuitry

• Compatible with S-mount accessories

• Low 5 V trigger voltage

• Quiet fan cooling

Box Contents

• Digital Monolight (×3)

• Reector (×3)

• 9’ air-cushioned light stand (×3)

• 36“ umbrella—white with black backing (×3)

• 24“ × 36“ softbox with speed ring

• Wireless controller

• AC cable (×3)

• Sync cable (×3)

• 250 W modeling lamp (×3)

• 500 W ash tube (×3)

• Spare fuse (located in fuse bay) (×3)

• Protective cover (×3)

• Wheeled kit bag

• User manual

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Precautions

• DANGER: high-voltage parts inside.

• There are no serviceable parts inside the unit. Only qualied 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 images are for illustrative purposes only.

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Overview

Front Side:

1. Monolight

2. Mount release

3. Modeling lamp

4. Reector

5. Flashtube

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Top:

6. Optical sensor

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Overview

Back:

1. LCD screen

2. Power input jack

3. Fuse bay

4. 1/4" (6.35 mm) sync port

5. Power switch

6. Output adjustment dial

7. Test button

8. Audio button

9. Up and down buttons

10. Power indicator

11. Modeling light mode indicators

12. Slave mode button

13. Slave LED indicator

14. Umbrella mount tightening knob

15. Umbrella mount

16. Stand mount adjustment knobs

17. Stand mount

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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. Battery compartment

Bottom:

7. Channel DIP switches

8. Hot-shoe mount

9. 3.5 mm sync port

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Overview (continued)

Menus

Mode 1

Optical slave
menu (0–7)

Channel selector
(1–16)

Group selector
(A–D)

Mode 2

Time frame Block time

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Preparing for Use

The Impact Digital Monolight includes a preinstalled 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. 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 can
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, push back the mount release and
turn it counterclockwise. Pull the cap from the mount, and
place it to the side for later use.

Attach thereector mount by aligning the lugs and making sure the umbrella
hole is on the bottom. Push back the mount release, fully insert the reector, 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
stand with a standard 5/8″ top mount. Turn the tightening

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