User Manual - B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography
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1. gt VC 500WL Monolight INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing the Impact VC 500WL Digital Monolight This professional grade studio lighting unit has a user replaceable 250W halogen modeling light 500 w s flash 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 VC 500WL also has an integrated 2 4 GHz 16 channel wireless radio receiver When partnered with the matching transmitter available in the VC 500WL 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 flash s seven optical slave modes enable the device to communicate with your on camera master flashes seamlessly triggering after up to five preflashes This fan cooled monolight is constructed with an adaptive S mount which makes it available for pairing with any other S mount reflector or light modifier Additionally the standard 5 8 stand mount has a built in umbrella mount expanding the number of add on options available for the unit Features e Fast recycle time and flash duration e Integrated 2 4 GHz wireless receiver e 250 watt user replaceable halogen modeling light e Adaptive thermal control e CMOS chip circuitry e Compatible with Bowe2. 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 atthe lights when they are powered on Clean this product with only a soft dry cloth Always wear cotton gloves when handling the flashtube 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 Overview Front Side Top Side 1 Monolight 6 Optical sensor 2 Mount release 3 Modeling lamp 4 Reflector 5 Hashtube A A WM uode Me Me e DL UU hay Overview Back Side 8 6 35 mm sync port 1 LCD screen 9 Power switch 2 Slave mode button 10 Output adjustment dial 3 Power input jack 11 Stand mount 4 Fuse bay 12 Stand mount adjustment knobs 5 Modeling lamp output buttons 13 Umbrella mount 6 Audio button 14 Umbrella mount tightening knob 7 Test butt DUE andit Remote Guide Kit Only Top Left Side 1 Up button 6 3 5mm sync port 2 Down button Bonom 2 dee outon 1 Hot shoe mount hc GNU PANIES 8 Battery compartment Right Side 9 Channel DIP switches 5 Group selector button impact VC 500WLXMT FSK 2 4 GHz A v LCD Screen Guide T ME d d De Ready beeper indicator Modeling lamp mode Fl
3. If the unit is left unused for an extended period of time or if the unit has been used predominantly at low power settings we recommend that the power be increased to maximum and the unit left switched on with the modeling lamp OFF for at least 30 minutes This will help preserve the life of the capacitors setting the Monolights Power Output The Impact VC 500WL Monolight s flashtube has a 6 stop power range represented by a 1 6 f stop numbered scale on the LED screen The output adjustment knob changes the monolight output value by 0 1 f stop NOTE Each detent of the output adjustment dial changes the power output by one tenth of a unit To increase or decrease the power output of the monolight turn the adjustment dial on the back of the flash unit This will adjust both the monolight 6 0 Fui Power and modeling lamp unless the modeling lamp is set l to independent mode on or off For information on 50 12Power adjusting the modeling lamp power output refer to 4 0 1 4 Power an 30 W Power When stepping down the power of the flash the 2 0 1 16 Power FLASH icon on the LCD screen will blink until the 1 32 Power capacitors release the accumulated energy auto seg power dump Setting the Modeling Light Power Output The VC 500WL Monolight has a 250 watt 60Hz user replaceable modeling light bulb The modeling light s power output is represented by a 1 6 numbered scale with ten decimal places
4. 500WL flash tube is user replaceable To replace the flash tube do the following 1 Discharge the flash unit by pressing the test button 2 Power off the monolight and unplug the power cable from the flash unit and power source 3 After 30 minutes remove the modeling lamp and any other accessory connected to the unit 4 Wearing a pair of cotton gloves or using a soft dry cloth and holding a pair of needle nose pliers carefully unhook the retention spring loop of the flash tube Make sure it is disengaged from the flash tube 5 Once itis unhooked grip the base of the flash tube on each side and carefully pull it from the monolight 6 Pickup the new flashtube and push its pins into the sockets using firm even pressure at the base 7 With needle nose pliers hook the retention spring over and above the flash tube 8 Reinsertthe modeling lamp then attach any accessory to the monolight Replacing the Fuse The Impact VC 500WL comes with two fuses one installed and one spare Both are located within the fuse bay To remove the fuse housing from the fuse bay and replace the fuse do the following 1 Ensure the monolight is powered off and unplugged 2 Usinga flat head screwdriver lift the fuse housing via the nook found on the flat side of the AC jack 3 The fuse located within the housing is the one the monolight is using when it is powered on To replace the fuse remove it from the box 4
5. between them on the LCD screen NOTE Changing the modeling light will be necessary when using with 50Hz current This monolight has built in soft start circuitry which ensures longer modeling lamp life When the unit is powered on this unit starts the monolight at a minimum power output then raises it incrementally until the desired power output is reached To activate the modeling lamp press down and release the output adjustment dial To increase the modeling lights power output press the A modeling light output button To decrease the output press the W modeling light output button Adjusting the modeling light output with these buttons will only work when the device is set to in independent mode see next page The modeling light has two modeling light modes Proportional When the model light is activated the default setting is proportional as indicated by the and icons on the LCD panel As you adjust the monolight s power output using the output adjustment dial the modeling light will adjust up or down proportionally This gives you the general idea where highlights and shadows will fall in relation to the flash power V Mok A AUDIO Independent To change from the default setting press the output adjustment dial a second time The icon will disappear from the LCD screen Independently control the modeling lamps light output by pressing the A or W modeling light output buttons NOTE Each button press
6. for a wired connection between your camera and the flash unit Use the following instructions to connect your two devices 1 Insert the included sync cable s 1 4 6 35 mm end into the monolight s sync cable port 2 Connectthe PC connector end into your camera s PC socket If your camera does not have a PC port an adapter will be required Wireless Kit Only The Impact VC 500WL Monolight has an integrated 2 4 GHz 16 channel wireless receiver Using the kit included transmitter you can wirelessly trigger your flash unit from up to 328 100 m feet away Line of sight is not required for your monolight to communicate with the transmitter For instructions on how to operate your monolight with the transmitter attached to the hot shoe of your camera see Remote Instructions on page 18 NOTE You can attach your own wireless triggering system receiver to the VC 500WL using the sync port The Impact VC 500WL Monolight is designed to operate with a 100 130V 50 60 Hz AC power current Before powering on your monolight plug the AC cable into the flash s AC input then into the wall socket Press the power switch to turn the unit on The LCD screen will show all of the current settings except READY When the monolight is charged the READY box will appear on the screen NOTE Impact recommends charging the monolight for one hour prior to its initial use and after an extended period of inactivity more than two weeks
7. CLUDING 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 rights that vary from state to state To obtain warranty coverage contact the Impact Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return the defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser s own risk and expense For more information or to arrange service visit www impactstudiolighting com or call Customer Service at 212 594 2353 TM IMPACT A Gradus Group Brand Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group www gradusgroup com IMPACT is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group 2015 Gradus Group LLC All Rights Reserved GG3
8. Replace it with a spare 5 Reattach the fuse holder to the fuse bay to complete the process 25 26 Specifications Power Output Guide Number Output Control Range Recycle Time 110 120V 60Hz Flash Duration Flash Ready Indicator Power Range Modeling Lamp Modeling Lamp Control Triggering Method Effective Wireless Distance Range Battery Replacement for Transmitter Color Temperature Flash Tube Trigger Voltage Sync Cable Input Length of Included Sync Cord VC 500WL 500 w s 78 Full to 1 32 in 1 10 increments 0 2 1 5 sec 1 800 500 w s 1 1200 Visible or audible confirmation 6 stops E26 27 250W Max SSC Soft Start Circuitry Proportional Independent Off 16 channel built in 2 4 GHz wireless with included 16 channel 2 4 GHz wireless transmitter kits only sync cable test button slave sensor with red eye feature 328 100 m CR2032 3V 5600 100K User replaceable plug in tube DC 5V Phono Plug 1 4 6 35 mm 11 3 35 m Specifications Slave Settings Integrated Receiver Frequency Channels Cooling Fan Touch Pad Controls Auto Power Dump Adapter Thermal Control Housing Material Mount Type Power Source Circuit Protection Length of Included AC Cord Weight Dimensions with protective cap FCC DISCLAIMER VC 500WL Red eye reduction synchronous 2 4 GHz 16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Aluminum casting with textured coating S Type Mount with umbrella
9. ash indicator Error indicator Flash ready indicator i MODEL FLASH se eu d oen 10 Modeling light indicator Slave Pre flash indicators Modeling lamp output level Flash power output indicator Power output level The Impact VC 500WL Monolight includes a pre installed flash tube and a modeling lamp that s packed separately in the box Both lights are user replaceable Be careful not to touch the flash 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 flash tube The monolights 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 itto the side for later use Attach the narrower end of the reflector by aligning one of its protrusions with a hole in the rim of the monolight Hold down the mount release fully insert the reflector and turn it clockwise You ll hear it click into place Let go of the mount release Mounting Accessories Light Stand Mount The Impact VC 500WL Monolight has a
10. changes the power output of the modeling light by one tenth unit To increase or decrease the numbers displayed on the screen faster press the adjustment button Holding down the up or down button Press the output adjustment dial a third time to power off the modeling light The Impact VC 500WL Monolight has seven optical slave pre flash modes You can toggle between them by repeatedly pushing the slave button until the required number Is indicated by the light on the right side of the panel Activate this mode by pressing the slave button once The 1 icon will appear on the LCD Press it again to turn it off The icon will appear on the LCD To adjust the slave pre flash settings press and hold the Slave button for four seconds Use the modeling light output buttons to toggle between modes C0 Using your master flash release a test exposure The monolight will automatically memorize the amount of preflashes fired C1 The monolight will flash when it detects another flash C2 The monolight will trigger after one preflash C3 The monolight will trigger after two preflashes C4 The monolight will trigger after three preflashes C5 The monolight will trigger after four preflashes C6 The monolight will trigger after five preflashes J o T 7 FLAsH FLASH READY am fe fovea Lo l The Impact VC 500WL kit includes a wireless radio transmitter for remote triggering The transmitter is sold with th
11. e monolight kit only Visit www impactstudiolighting com for information on purchasing or replacing a transmitter Setting Groups on the Monolight This monolight has the ability to be set to one of four 7 Fe groups GA GB GC or GD To select a group press RAIMODEL al and hold the Slave button for four seconds Press the Slave button twice Use the modeling light output ggapy did bg N buttons to toggle between groups E Lt Nn setting Channels on the Monolight The Impact VC 500WL Monolight has an integrated 2 4 GHz 16 channel radio receiver Set your devices to the same channel to trigger them all at the same time This also aids in avoiding radio interference from other devices in the area To setthe channel press and hold the Slave button for four seconds Press the Slave button once Use the modeling light output buttons to toggle between channels J o T 7 FLASH FLASH ZT lt gt L READY N s a J Remote Instructions The Impact VC 500WL kit comes with a radio remote also known as the transmitter that enables the user to impact control and trigger the studio flash remotely Mount the transmitter onto your camera s hot shoe port or connect VC S00WLXMT it using the included 3 5 mm to PC sync cord a Y To use the remote with the VC 500WL use the following features v Flashtube Power Output Press the A or W button on the remote to adjust the power output of the flas
12. holder by holding back the battery securing clasp and pulling the battery out Insert the new battery under the battery securing clasp using the correct orientation and snap the other side into place Reinstall the battery compartment door to complete the process 20 Testing the Monolight Press the transmitter s test button to test fire the monolight Preflash Variation Settings The Impact VC 500WL is compatible with nearly all master flash slave units Different brands use different numbers of pre flashes before triggering other slave units To facilitate those differences this studio flash has two settings that enable the flash to ignore a user selected timeframe of pre flashes before being firing Use these functions when you need to manually control pre flash instead of using the Slave and Pre Flash Settings mode NOTE As different brands of flashes have different numbers and durations of their pre flashes some trial and error may be necessary to obtain your model s best settings Time Frame The Time Frame function allows for a variable of 1 to 5 seconds for the studio flash to ignore master pre flashes To use this function refer to the following instructions 1 Press and hold the slave button for 8 seconds 2 Usethe A or V modeling light output buttons to select your required setting ins oe i E S SERE NOTE The default setting of this function is t2 which means the flash will only be triggered af
13. htube Each push of the button will adjust the output in 0 1 increments Modeling Light Power Output To turn on the modeling light using the remote press and hold the A button for three seconds Press the A or W button to adjust the light s output Press and hold the W button to turn off the monolight To operate the light in independent mode you need to set the monolight s modeling light manually on the unit Control the modeling light s output using the above instructions Channels This studio flash has a 16 channel radio receiver which can be triggered using the kit included transmitter To adjust the channel settings on the remote first remove the battery compartment door Set the device to your required channel using the chart below as a guide FO Fi Fe F3 FM F5 FB Fi Fe Fd F FB Fl FA Fb E FF NOTE You must synchronize the channel setting on the monolight and the trigger to wirelessly trigger the flash Groups The Impact VC 500WL has four groups used to segment remote devices To change the group the trigger is transmitting to press the group selector button until the required group selection corresponds with the correct indicator light NOTE You must synchronize the group setting on the monolight and the trigger to wirelessly trigger the flash Replacing the Battery CR2032 To install a battery into the wireless trigger first remove the battery compartment door Remove the spent battery from the battery
14. mount AC 100 130VAC 50 60Hz 12 5A 16 4 87 m 5 45 Ibs 2 47 kg 16 5 x 5 x 5 42 x 13 x 13 cm This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE FE x Made in China 21 One Year Limited Warranty This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date or thirty 30 days after replacement whichever occurs later The warranty providers responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at the provider s discretion of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment Inoperability of the product or part s shall be determined by the warranty provider If the product has been discontinued the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function This warranty does not cover damage or defect 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 IN
15. ns mount S mount accessories e low 5V trigger voltage e Quiet fan cooling Box Contents e Impact VC 500WL Monolight e Reflector e AC cord e Sync cord e 250W modeling lamp e 500W flash tube e Protective cover e Wireless transmitter with sync cord kits only e User manual e One Year Limited Warranty Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place e DANGER high voltage parts inside There are no serviceable parts inside the unit Only qualified service engineers should access the inside of the casing If the flash tube or modeling light becomes cracked or damaged in any way replace immediately Keep this product away from water and any flammable gases or liquids Use only the correct recommended voltage Avoid rapid high power flashing Excessive heat shortens the life span of flash tubes modeling lamps and internal components If not used for two months turn the unit on for 30 minutes and fire the flash several times to charge the capacitors Always remove the protective cap before plugging in or powering on the unit Never operate the flash 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
16. play a blinking error code The WARNING icon will also blink In addition error codes E2 and E3 have a beep warning E1 Temperature transducer problem Turn the unit OFF immediately and contact the retailer E2 This error code can display after a long shooting session at high output or rapid sequence Turn OFF the flash unit and allow it to rest for 30 minutes E3 This error code will display when the internal voltage of the flash is too high Turn OFF the power immediately After 5 minutes turn the flash back on If the error is still displayed on the LCD screen turn OFF the monolight and contact Impact Customer Service The Modeling Light The Impact VC 500WL Monolight comes with a 250W 60Hz halogen model lamp bulb To remove an old bulb and install a replacement bulb use the following instructions 1 Ensure the monolight is powered off and unplugged 2 Using a cotton glove or soft dry cloth carefully unscrew the modeling light bulb 3 With the cotton glove or soft dry cloth pick up the replacement tube 4 Insertthe back end of the bulb into the modeling bulb socket and turn it clockwise until secure NOTE The VC 500WL has built in SSC Soft Start Circuitry to ensure longer modeling lamp life When the modeling lamp is turned on it will light up at a minimum brightness and slowly reach full power output This feature prolongs the life of the modeling lamp 23 24 The Flash Tube The Impact VC
17. 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 knob to secure Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise to adjust the tilt of the monolight Turn the knob clockwise to secure the monolight in place Accessory S mount The VC 500WL Monolight has an S mount for light modifying accessories This can be used with such optional add ons as speed rings for softboxes The included umbrella reflector lines up with the units umbrella mount located on the monolights stand mount To use accessories with the monolight s S mount simply align the accessory with the mount and insert Once inserted rotate the accessory clockwise to secure To remove it from the mount hold down the mount release and reverse the above instructions Umbrella Mount To mount an umbrella to the monolight first attach the umbrella reflector dish using the above instructions Then run the umbrella rod through the dish s umbrella hole and into the monolight s umbrella mount Secure the umbrella using the umbrella tightening knob The Impact VC 500WL Monolight has two triggering options out of the box sync cord and wireless connections Please reference the following instructions to connect your camera to the monolight Sync Cord The back of your monolight has a 1 4 6 35 mm sync input which is used
18. ter 2 seconds of pre flashes When using multiple speedlites with different pre flash frequencies this mode will group all the flashes as one before firing Block Time The Block Time function allows for a variable of 1 to 18 milliseconds for the studio flash to ignore master pre flashes In this mode your monolight will begin to record and learn to recognize your device s pre flashes This is to compensate for the different pre flash timing between devices To use this function refer to the following instructions Press and hold the slave button for 8 seconds Press the slave button again Use the A or V modeling light output buttons to select your required setting er 8 0 n tern NOTE The default setting on this mode is b5 21 22 Audio Button This monolight will emit a beep to indicate various alerts and functions of the unit To turn this function off press the AUDIO button once Repeat to reactivate the function Overheating Protection After a long shooting session at a high power output the recycling time of the flash will increase automatically until the flash cools to a safe level Once cooled it will begin operating as usual Overvoltage and Overcurrent Protection The flash is protected against unstable voltages Overcurrent protection is especially useful when using a power generator gasoline or electric to power the flash unit Error Codes In the event of a malfunction the LCD screen will dis
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