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  • Page 1 EX-100A Monolight INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Power Requirements

    Thank you for your purchase of the Impact EX-100A Monolight. The EX-100A Monolight is economical and lightweight, yet durable enough to give you many years of trouble-free service and enjoyment. Please read these operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before operating this equipment.
  • Page 3 Preparing Your Monolight for Use Mount on a stand (1) Select a stand or support system of suitable weight and dimensions to ensure stable operation of the unit. Install Re ector & Modeling Lamp (2) Remove the protective cap by pressing in and turning it counter- clockwise.

  • Page 5: Power Switch

    OFF (circle) position. Note: The EX-100A flash unit comes in two designs; one is designed for use with 110/120V AC power in the US and the other for use with 220V AC power in Europe. Neither model can be used outside of its native power region.

  • Page 6: Flash Settings

    Flash power is adjusted by rotating the power-regulator knob on the back panel of the unit. The EX-100A will sound a beep and the green indicator will light when the unit has recycled and is ready to ash.

  • Page 7: Proportional Mode

    Modeling light set to full power Full Power The EX-100A allows you to reduce the ash power but keep your modeling light at full power. Rock the modeling light switch so that the top of the switch (marked with a single horizontal line) is down.

  • Page 8: Triggering The Flash

    (more on that later). Sync Connection The sync jack on the EX-100A Monolight may be used for direct connection to a camera set to ‘X’ synchronization. Insert the “PC” end of the supplied sync cord into the connection on your camera and the other mini-plug end into the sync jack on the back panel of the EX-100A.
  • Page 9 Do not overtighten to avoid damaging the shaft of the umbrella. The re ector supplied with the Impact EX-100A features a slot through which you can feed the umbrella shaft. Be sure to install the re ector with the slot at the bottom.
  • Page 10 Use of Softboxes The EX-100A Monolight is often sold as a kit with an Impact softbox included. The following instructions will guide you to set up the Impact softbox typically included in an EX-100A kit. If you bought the EX-100A alone, you can use any softbox that has an Elinchrom mount.
  • Page 11 Tuck the thick end of one of the ex rods Tuck the opposite ex rod into its pocket. into a pocket in the corner of the softbox You’ll have to bend the rod a little to get it skin. to t. Continue with the third and fourth ex The interior baf e attaches with touch rods, inserting the small ends all the way...
  • Page 12 Use of Softboxes (Continued) The front diffuser attaches to touch After you’ve attached the touch fasteners fasteners on the outside edge of the on all four sides, pull the corners of the softbox skin. diffuser over the corners of the softbox. Mount your softbox onto the monolight.
  • Page 13 Breaking Down Your Softbox Turn off the power to your light head and Remove both diffusers. Release a ex rod disconnect the power supply. Unmount the by folding the corner of the softbox away softbox assembly from the monolight. from its captured rod. The second rod to be released should be Pull the ex rods from the mounting ring.

  • Page 14: Changing The Flashtube

    Changing the Flashtube 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.

  • Page 15: Changing The Fuse

    A spare 6.3A fuse has been included with your EX-100A monolight. 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.
  • Page 16 Safety and Maintenance Notes Safety Notes • Do not use your ash in an environment where moisture may come in contact with the unit. • A re hazard exists if ammable materials are placed in close proximity to the ashtube or the modeling lamp. Do not use your ash in an environment where ammable vapors are present.

  • Page 17: Best Practices

    Avoiding excessive heat is the key to long life. • The fast recycling feature of the EX-100A allows a rapid sequence of high-power ashes. However, this feature should be used sparingly, since continuous rapid ashing can cause overheating and subsequent damage to the ashtube and possibly the internal electronics.

  • Page 18: Speci Cations

    • 8˝ grid re ector • sync cable • spare fuse • power cable • user manual You may also have other items, such as a light stand, umbrella, or softbox, if you purchased the EX-100A as part of a kit.

  • Page 19: One-Year Limited Warranty

    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.

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