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impact FRC-RLSLB Instructions Manual

Fluorescent ring light with dimmer

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Fluorescent Ring Light with Dimmer
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Summary of Contents for impact FRC-RLSLB

  • Page 1 Fluorescent Ring Light with Dimmer INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 A user-controlled dimmer adjusts the brightness from 100% to 30%. The Impact FRC-RLSLB mounts to most light stands that have a 5/8 in. stud. A flexible mounting-arm adapter enables you to mount and bend the light into position, and an included mini ball head allows you to attach your point-and-shoot camera into the center of the ring.
  • Page 3 Precautions • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Fluorescent bulbs contains mercury. Do not handle broken bulb material containing mercury without suitable protection. • Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids.
  • Page 4 Overview 1. 19 in. Ring light fixture • Light stand mounting knob • 5/8 in. mounting spigot • Angle tilt knob • Power/dimmer switch 2. 18 in. Fluorescent ring lamp (user replaceable) 3. Clip-on diffuser panel (×4) 4. Clip-on tungsten conversion panel (×4) 5.
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Mounting on a light stand The Impact Ring Light mounts to any standard 5/8 in. studded light stand. Loosen the light stand mount locking knob and seat the mounting receiver onto the stud of the light stand. Tighten the locking knob until secure, but do not overtighten.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions Loosen the ring light’s stand mounting knob and seat the mounting receiver on top of the flexible stand mount. Tighten the light stand mounting knob until secure. Adjust the ring light into the desired angle. Connecting to a power supply Plug the power cord into a grounded 110/120 V AC power supply only.
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions Adjusting the brightness With the ring light facing away from you, rotate the power/dimmer knob to adjust the highest setting. Attaching the mini ball head Loosen the mounting foot at the base of the mini ball head. With the ring light facing away from you, slide the mini ball head mounting foot into the center shoe...
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Attaching your camera Align the stud on the mini ball head with the tripod mount of your camera. Rotate your camera clockwise onto the stud until secure. Use the locking thumbwheel on the ball head to tighten the attachment. Adjusting the mini ball-head angle Loosen the ball-head locking...
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions Attaching the smartphone cradle Align the threaded socket on the bottom of the cradle with the mini ball head’s stud. Rotate the cradle clockwise until secure. Securing your smartphone on the cradle Pull up on the rubber tab at the top of the cradle to expand the cradle’s jaws.
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions Attaching the cold shoe extension Use this extension if more height is needed when employing the ball head or the smartphone cradle. Loosen the cold shoe foot at the base of the extension and slide the extension into the cold shoe mount on the ring light. Tighten the extension by turning clockwise until tight.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions Attaching the diffuser or tungsten conversion panels The panels clip onto the front housing of the light ring to modify the light. Each one has tabs that clip onto the housing, and alignment lips to match up with the adjacent panels.
  • Page 12: Changing The Lamp

    Changing the Lamp Changing the fluorescent lamp When changing the fluorescent lamp, make sure to replace it with the Impact Replacement 18 in. Ring Lamp (FRC-RLSL LAMP). 1. Unplug the Impact Ring Light from the power supply. 2. Detach the four-pin plug from the fluorescent lamp.
  • Page 13 Changing the Lamp 5. Place the new, replacement 18" ring lamp and position it above the four clips in the ring light housing. 6. Gently clip the fluorescent lamp into each one of the four ring light housing clips. 7. Attach the four-pin plug to the ring lamp.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 75 W Tungsten equivalent 300 W Output Max illuminance: 1300 lx @1 m Min illuminance: 340 lx @ 1 m Light source Fluorescent, user replaceable Lamp life 6,000 hr. Color temperature 5200 K (±200 K) Reflector Silver lining...
  • Page 15: One-Year Limited Warranty

    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.