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VS-LCD Series Flash
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  • Page 1 VS-LCD Series Flash INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Impact VS-LCD Series Studio Strobe. This light incorporates numerous advanced features, and was designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Please read these operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before operating this equipment.
  • Page 3: Preparing Your Flash For Use

    Preparing Your Flash for Use Contents of carton Carefully remove the ash unit from the box. You should have the following: • 110-120V flash unit with protective cap and flash tube installed • 150W modeling lamp • 7˝ grid reflector •...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions Legend A – Liquid Crystal Display I – Photo Cell Indicator (shown off) B – Flash Output J – MODE Button C – Voltage Indicator K – ENTER Button D – Flash Counter L – TEST Button E – UP/DOWN Arrow Buttons M –...
  • Page 6: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power Cord Before plugging the power cord into the wall socket, make certain that the power switch is set to the OFF (“O” position). Note: The VS-LCD ash unit is designed to work on 110-120V 60Hz AC current. Power Switch Turn the power switch to the ON (“—“) position.
  • Page 7 Assuming ISO 100 Sensitivity. Guide numbers are shown as a starting point. You should perform your own evaluations to determine the results you prefer. The Impact VS-LCD Series Studio Flash allows you to set the modeling light power and the ash output independently or together.
  • Page 8 Flash & Modeling Lamp Settings (continued) To Set the Modeling Light Output Only Press the MODE button twice. The display M/Lamp Adjust: will read “M/Lamp Adjust” and a numerical value. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the modeling light output. When done, press the ENTER button.
  • Page 9: Audible Beep Settings

    Audible Beep Settings A beep will sound once when the flash is recycled and ready to flash. You can turn BEEP: ON this audible beeper off. To Set the Audible Beeper Tone Press the MODE button four times. The display will read “BEEP” and the current setting.
  • Page 10 Photo Cell Settings The VS-LCD features a smart photocell which allows the ash unit to be Photocell: triggered by another ash or to be triggered by a second or third ash to allow for anti-red eye pre ashes. To Set the Photo Cell Setting the photo cell to OFF.
  • Page 11: Changing The Flash Tube

    Changing the Flash Tube Discharge the Flash Unit The charge in the ash unit must be discharged before removing the ash tube. Make sure the ash unit is on. Push the TEST button on the rear panel of the ash. The unit will ash, discharging the power.
  • Page 12: Umbrella Holder

    Umbrella Holder An umbrella with a handle diameter of 8-10mm can be rmly secured in the umbrella holder. The locking screw is located towards the front of the unit. Do not over tighten the screw of the umbrella holder to avoid damaging the shaft of the umbrella.
  • Page 13: Speci Cations

    Speci cations VS-LCD400 Power Output 400W Guide Number (ft/m) 205/63 Aperture Recycling Time 3-4 seconds Power Adjustment 1/16th to full power in .10 f/stop increments Modeling Lamp 150W Color Temperature 5700 ±200° K Flash Triggers Sync cord, photo cell sensor, test button Trigger Voltage 4.3V DC Sync Range...
  • Page 14 Safety and Maintenance Notes Safety Notes • Do not use your flash in an environment where moisture may come in contact with the unit. • A fire hazard exists if flammable materials are placed in close proximity to the flash tube or the modeling lamp. Do not use your flash in an environment where flammable vapors are present.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Warranty Impact provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. Impact’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use.
  • Page 16 To see all of our lighting equipment, please visit our Web site impact www.impactstudiolighting.com...

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