Impact VS-LCD400 User manual

VS-LCD Series Flash

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Impact VS-LCD Series Studio Strobe. This
light incorporates numerous advanced features, and was designed to
provide many years of trouble-free ser vice. Please read these operating
instructions and safety precautions carefully before operating this
equipment.

Features

• A tactile, “grippy ” feel t hat resist s slipping and shock damage

• Cushioned “touch-pad” function control buttons

• Liquid Crystal Display

• Five Stop Range – full power to 1/ 16th power in .10 f/stop increment s

• Red Eye Reduc tion f unct ion

• “Auto Dump” excess power release circuitr y

• User-replaceable ash tube

• Commonly available 1/8 ” mini plug ash sync input

• Universal IEC C13 t ype computer power cord

• 7˝ grid reector

• Voltage: 10 0-120V 5 0-60Hz

• Buil t-in optical slave

Power Requirements

This light is designed for use with 110/12 0V AC power only, and is supplied with a
3-prong, grounded plug. Do not attempt to defeat t his safet y feature. I f necessary, use
only grounded extension cords rated for 10 amps or greater.

Warning

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Only qualied service engineers
should access the inside of the case (Danger – high voltage part s inside). Avoid damage
to both the ash tube and modeling lamp. If the modeling lamp becomes cracked or
damaged in any way, it should be replaced immediately. Do not use your ash uni t in an
environment where mois ture or ammable vapor is likely to come in contact with the unit .
Turn the power of f and unplug the power cord when the unit is no t in use. Always remove
the modeling lamp and replace the protective cap when transporting the unit. Avoid
strong light falling onto the slave cell as it will prevent ef cient operation. If the strobe
blows a fuse, a replacement fuse can be inserted in the pull-out compar tment on the
back of the unit. To ensure long life of the ash capacitors, the ash unit should be
powered up and red several times at least every t wo mon ths.

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Preparing Your Flash for Use

Contents of carton

Carefully remove the ash unit f rom the box. You should have the following:

• 110-120V ash unit w ith protective cap and ash tube installed

• 150W modeling lamp

• 7˝ grid reector • 11´ sync cable

• power cable • user manual

Mount on a stand

Select a stand or support system of suitable weight and dimensions to ensure stable
operation of the unit.

Install Reector & Modeling Lamp

Depress the latch above the protec tive cap. Rotate the cap counter-clockwise. Pull the
cap of f and set aside. Install the modeling lamp by screwing it into the t hreaded socket.
CAU TION: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Oil residue from your ngers can
cause the surface of the lamp to heat unevenly and explode. Use white cot ton gloves or a
clean clo th. Install the reector where the protective cap was before. Align the three
pegs on the reector with the three slots, press t he reector in and ro tate clockwise
until it locks in place.

Note: Take care when t ting or removing re ectors or softboxes to not damage the ash

tube assembl y. The ash tube is very delicate. Always switch of f the unit and disconnect

the power bef ore tting or changing lamps, ash tubes, reectors or softboxes.

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Operating Instructions

Legend

A – Liquid Crystal Display I – Photo Cell Indicator (shown of f)
B – Flash Output J – MODE Button
C – Voltage Indicator K – ENTER But ton
D – Flash Counter L – TEST Button
E – UP/DO WN Arrow Buttons M – 3.5 mm Sync Jack
F – Power Switch N – Power Socket
G – Fuse Holder O – Umbrella Holder
H – Audible Recycle Indicator

Reading the LCD

Flash Output (B): This is the power ratio selected. 6.0 is full power. As the unit is recycling,
this number will ash. When the unit is fully powered, the number will stop ashing.

Audible Recycle Indicator (H): A beep sounds once when the ash is recycled and ready to
ash. A musical note on t he LCD indicates that the audible beep tone is set to the ON
position. When the beeper is OFF, the musical note will not be displayed .

Photo Cell (I): An “eye” symbol represent s the built-in photo cell. The number beside the
“eye” indicates the setting opt ion for the photo cell. There are several op tions which w ill be
covered later in this manual. I f you have selected the photo cell to be O FF, the “eye” will not
be displayed.

Voltage (C): This is a const ant readout of the voltage being supplied to the ash unit. It is
normal for this number to uctuate.

F/Times (D): This indicates the number of times the ash tube has been red.

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