impact VSD-160 Скачать руководство пользователя страница 6

6

Flash Output

The flash power output is variable over a four 
f/stop range (five f/stops) from full power to 1/16 
power in 1/10 f/stop increments. The power is 
displayed on the LCD screen. Minimum setting is 
2.0 and the maximum is 6.0. Pressing the up and 
down touch-pad buttons under the LCD changes 
the value by 0.1 f-stop (a total of 40 values). If the 
current value is 5.6 and you want to reduce the 
power by one stop, set the power to 4.6.

“Auto-Dump” Feature

While raising the flash power requires no 
special consideration, lowering the power 
does. Excess power that has built up in the 
system’s capacitors must be released. The 
VSD Monolight employs an “auto-dump“ 
or “auto-bleed” feature to accomplish this, 
in order to avoid the necessity of manually 
popping the flash after every adjustment. 
When lowering the power, expect the flash 
to automatically fire to release the excess 
power.

Caution: To avoid eye damage, do not look into the strobe while firing. Do not fire the flash 
in close proximity to the face. Turn the unit off when changing attachments.

Page 6

Page 11

Flash Settings

Setting Power

6.0 

Full Power

5.0 

1/2 Power

4.0 

1/4 Power

3.0 

1/8 Power

2.0 

1/16 Power

10M

25M

50M

75M

100M

10Y

25Y

50Y

75Y

100Y

Discharge the Flash Unit

The charge in the flash unit must be discharged before removing the flashtube. Make 
sure the flash unit is on. Push the TEST button on the rear panel of the flash. The unit will 
flash, discharging the power. Immediately turn off the power switch on the rear panel. 
Unplug the power cord from the power source. It is advisable to wait at least 30 minutes 
before touching or removing the flashtube.

Remove Old Flashtube

First, remove the reflector. Then, using white cotton gloves or a clean cloth, remove the 
modeling lamp. You will need to remove the retention spring wrapped around the top of 
the flashtube. With needle-nose pliers, unhook the retention spring loop. Using white 
cotton gloves or a clean cloth, grip the base of the flashtube on each side. Carefully pull 
the flashtube from the flash unit.

Install New Flashtube

Make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is disconnected from the source. 
Locate the two flashtube pin sockets below the modeling lamp socket. Using white 
cotton gloves or a clean cloth, push the pins of the flashtube into the sockets using firm, 
even pressure at the base of the flashtube. With needle-nose pliers, fasten the retention 
spring over the hook above the flashtube. Re-insert the modeling lamp using white cotton 
gloves or a clean cloth. Re-install the reflector.

Changing the Flashtube

Содержание VSD-160

Страница 1: ...VSD Series Monolight INSTRUCTIONS ...

Страница 2: ...ctors and head accessories 7 inch grid reflector included User replaceable flashtube Commonly available 1 8 mini plug sync input Power Requirements This light is designed for use with 110 120V AC power only and is supplied with a three prong grounded plug Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature If necessary use only grounded extension cords rated for 6 amps or greater Warning There are no use...

Страница 3: ... off and set aside 3 Install the modeling lamp by screwing it into the threaded socket CAUTION Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands Oil residue from your fingers can cause the surface of the lamp to heat unevenly and explode Use white cotton gloves or a clean cloth 4 Install the reflector where the protective cap was before Align the three pegs on the reflector with the three slots press the...

Страница 4: ...4 A T B C D E F K L M N O P Q R S G H I J ...

Страница 5: ...ned to automatically flash if necessary when turned off The resistive dump will continue to reduce any remaining energy while the unit is off This is a safety feature and cannot be disabled Note The VSD flash unit is designed to work on 110 120V 50 60Hz AC current Power Switch Turn the power switch to the ON line position The flash will sound a beep and the LCD will show the current flash power se...

Страница 6: ...he flash power requires no special consideration lowering the power does Excess power that has built up in the system s capacitors must be released The VSD Monolight employs an auto dump or auto bleed feature to accomplish this in order to avoid the necessity of manually popping the flash after every adjustment When lowering the power expect the flash to automatically fire to release the excess po...

Страница 7: ...l Mode The VSD allows you to set the flash and modeling light to different intensities You may wish to reduce the intensity of the modeling lamp but keep the flash power where it is Depress the up or down modeling lamp buttons to the desired level on the digital readout 2 0 to 6 0 When you are finished adjusting the modeling light the digital readout will blink four times before returning to displ...

Страница 8: ... by another flash This is called optical slave mode The photocell is located underneath the red transparent cover on top of the unit The photocell is very sensitive but some experimentation with positioning may be necessary to ensure a reliable trigger particularly if the cell is not in the direct line of sight of the triggering flash unit Avoid directly illuminating the photocell from a continuou...

Страница 9: ...ng the AUDIO button with the musical eighth notes The small LED next to this button will not be lit when the audible beep has been turned off If you have turned the audible beep off you can still confirm that the flash has recycled and is ready to fire by looking at the small LED next to the TEST button When the flash has recycled this LED will be lit Audible beep is off ...

Страница 10: ...onolight can be pointed up or down by loosening the release lever Adjust to your preferred angle and then tighten the lever back down Use of Umbrellas and Softboxes Softboxes The VSD Monolight accepts softboxes with a Bowen mount design speed ring Install the softbox the same way you install reflectors Match up the three tabs at the back of the softbox speed ring with the three slots on the flash ...

Страница 11: ...ention spring wrapped around the top of the flashtube With needle nose pliers unhook the retention spring loop Using white cotton gloves or a clean cloth grip the base of the flashtube on each side Carefully pull the flashtube from the flash unit Install New Flashtube Make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is disconnected from the source Locate the two flashtube pin sockets below the...

Страница 12: ...urn off the unit and disconnect the power supply before changing the fuse Never replace with a fuse of a different type or rating A spare 6A fuse is fitted within the fuse holder Use a small screwdriver to release the fuse cover Remove the old fuse place the new fuse in the slot then replace the fuse holder ...

Страница 13: ...htube and possibly the internal electronics Rapid sequences of flashes should always be followed by a reasonable cooling period 10 to 20 minutes without flashing or at a substantially reduced rate Dimming or turning the modeling lamp off will reduce heat generation Avoid rapid high power flashing when using restrictive reflectors such as snoots or grid reflectors particularly if the unit is pointi...

Страница 14: ... before using Due to the high voltage circuitry inside this device do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself Keep out of the reach of children Maintenance Notes Turn the power off and unplug the power cord when the flash is not in use We recommend charging the flash unit for one to two hours prior to its initial use and after an extended period of inactivity more than two weeks If ...

Страница 15: ...0 Watts 100 Watts Color Temperature 5600 200 K Flash Triggering sync cord slave cell test button Trigger Voltage 4 3V DC Sync Range 10m Dimensions mm 11 6 x 8 4 x 6 1 with reflector 11 6 x 8 4 x 5 2 with protective cap Weight 3 5 lb 1 Guide Number is calculated at 2m ISO 100 1 60 using the included reflector and is a starting point You should perform your own evaluations to determine the results y...

Страница 16: ...efect 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 WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have additional ri...

Отзывы: