Light Modification
Battery Operation
The Solix can be operated with DC power using a 14.8V D-Tap/PowerTap battery.
When powering the Solix with the
Westcott Portable D-Tap Battery #7424
(sold separately), simply
attach the battery’s included D-Tap cable into the power input receptacle on back of the Solix and
connect to the battery.
When operating the Solix with another D-Tap/PowerTap battery, simply attach the
Westcott D-Tap
Cable #7423
(sold separately) into the power input receptacle on the back of the Solix and connect to
your battery.
Care and Storage
When the Solix is disconnected from its power source, spot clean the Solix’s external housing with a
warm, damp cloth and wipe dry. The Solix’s external LED array can be wiped clean with soft, dry cloth.
Store the Solix inside the included travel case in a dry environment when not in use.
Caution:
• Do not store the Solix with the power cord attached to protect its power receptacle.
• Do not operate, store, or submerge the Solix in or near liquids.
• Do not utilize softboxes or other modifiers weighing more than 4.5 pounds (2 kilograms).
Visit
help.fjwestcott.com
for softbox and umbrella compatibility.
Attaching the Diffusion Cap
To soften the Solix’s output, attach the included magnetic diffusion cap onto the face of the Solix.
Attaching the Barndoors
To direct the Solix’s output, attach the included magnetic barndoors onto the face of the Solix. These
can be used in tandem with the Solix’s diffusion cap. The adjustable barndoor leafs should be located
along the sides of the Solix, positioned vertically. These leafs can be extended for precise light control.
Attaching a Light Modifier with the Umbrella Mount
To mount an umbrella or umbrella-style softbox to the Solix, simply place your modifier’s umbrella
shaft into the standard umbrella receptacle located directly above the Solix’s tilter bracket.
Attaching a Softbox to the Built-in Speedring
The Solix is equipped with an integrated rotatable speedring that can be used to mount a majority
of standard softboxes. When mounting a 4-rod strip softbox, insert the rods into the speedring rod
receptacles notated with an ’S’. When mounting a 4-rod square or rectangular softbox, insert the
rod into the receptacles on the left side of the ’S’ notation. When mounting an octabox, the rods will
utilize all 8 of the speedring rod receptacles.
Summary of Contents for SOLIX
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