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Elinchrom ELC 125 User Manual

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  • Page 1 125/500 User manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Display panel - Dashboard Menu Daylight modelling lamp Skyport Sync Mode Menu Features Flash Mode Setup Replace a Flashtube Troubleshooting Disposal and recycling Technical Data Legal Information Declaration of conformity USA & Canada User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Dear photographer, Thank you for buying the Elinchrom ELC 125 / 500 compact flash unit. All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully selected components are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted to many tests both during and after manufacture.
  • Page 5 This manual may show images of products with accessories, which are not part of sets or single units. Elinchrom set and single unit configurations may change without advice and may differ in other countries. Please find actual configurations at www.elinchrom.com...

  • Page 6: Elc 125, 500 Characteristics

    • HSS and TTL is supported on the Transmitter PRO, with the latest firmware update. • The dedicated Group colour is visible at the illuminated Elinchrom side logos. • USB socket for firmware updates and Sync socket 3.5 mm. 6 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    • Keep flash units out of reach of unauthorised persons whenever possible. • Keep flash units away from children! User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 7...
  • Page 8 • Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage. • The units may retain an internal charge for a 8 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 9 • On no account should any object be inserted into the ventilation holes. • Use only original Elinchrom Accessories. Damaged cables, glass domes and cases must be immediately replaced by customer service. User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 9...
  • Page 10 OUTDOOR USE CAUTION! PROTECT THE ELC AGAINST HUMIDITY! This product is designed for dry use and should not come into contact with water or dust. In humid conditions cover or otherwise protect the unit. 10 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 11 • Do not use near flammable / explosive material. Operating instructions • The ELC 125, 500 compact units are multivoltage and are adapted for operation on 100 - 240V / 50 – 60 Hz. User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 11...
  • Page 12 • Check if the Reflector is correctly fitted. • Reconnect the mains cable and switch the unit on. Please use only original Elinchrom accessories and reflectors. The warranty does not cover damage caused by third party accessories and reflectors. 12 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 13 (left / back)or power increase by 1 f-stop Scroll button multifunctional (Test flash, power, navigation) Menu navigation button (left / back) or power decrease by 1 f-stop Menu access On/Off (red illumination indicates the stand-by mode) 10. Photocell User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 13...

  • Page 14: Display Panel - Dashboard Menu

    Extras settings. DASHBOARD INFORMATION Settings that are not enabled are not displayed in the dashboard. For example, if the modelling lamp is switched off, the modelling lamp symbol does not appear on the dashboard. 14 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 15 10. Flash Duration value. The flash duration is only visible at normal x-sync shutter speeds (1/125 or 1/250s depending on the DSLR camera) 11. The colour in the upper bar indicates the Group User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 15...
  • Page 16 The TTL values are automatically saved when passing to the manual mode. To operate the unit in the TTL mode, please use the radio remote Elinchrom Pro and activate the TTL function. FIRMWARE UPDATES...
  • Page 17 (left) button. With the scroll button go to the feature (turning) you want to modify. Now press the scroll button to activate the option and select (turning) the option and press to confirm. User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 17...
  • Page 18 On / Off Visual Flash into the menu Confirmation. option. Timer On / Off The mod. lamp switches off after the timeframe set by the timer value. Timer value Modelling lamp timer, in sec. 18 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 19 125 / 500 depending on the model Firmware rev. ******* Skyport ID ******* Info Lifetime In hours (hhhh:mm) Power-on count How many times the units has been turned on Flash count Total flash number User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 19...

  • Page 20: Skyport Sync Mode

    RADIO FEATURES & SETUP The ELC 125/500 unit supports the Transmitter PRO, ensure that both, the unit and the Transmitter Pro are operating with the latest Firmware. SKYPORT SYNC MODE The Skyport options allow you to select the pulse speed...

  • Page 21: Flash Mode Setup

    Background black or white. With the Favourite Button, configure a specific unit feature as quick access. The illuminated side EL-Logos can show the Group colour or set to white or can be dimmed or switched off. User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 21...
  • Page 22 If you want to personalise the name of your unit, use the Elinchrom App for IOS or the WIN / MAC computer software.The name will appear in the Info section (friendly name).
  • Page 23 In this case remove the flashtube with an isolated clamp! Insert a new flashtube, please use gloves. Use only the original Elinchrom flashtube for this unit, third party flashtubes may damage the flash unit. Please check that the trigger contact fork firmly grips the flashtube.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    If Voltage unstable the error shows up (Charge hold error) again the unit requires a check-up at an Discharge circuit error authorised Elinchrom Service Centre. Head board type unknown 14 VDC error 24 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE The ELC 125/500 compact flash unit require only very little maintenance. To ensure secure operation please check the following points regularly before using: • The mains cable should not have any marks or cuts. The voltages carried can be dangerous! •...

  • Page 26: Disposal And Recycling

    If you have any question on disposal, please contact your local office or your local ELINCHROM distributor (please visit our website for a list of all ELINCHROM distributors worldwide). 26 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    F-stop, Manual mode Power increments in 3/10th from -0.3 to +0.3 with F-stop, TTL mode Transmitter Pro Flash duration t0.1 1/625 s 1/250 s max. power Flash duration t0.1 1/7750 s 1/9430 s min. power User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 27...
  • Page 28 Recycling Eco 230V in s. max. Recycling Eco 120V 1.25 2.95 in s. max. Colour temperature 5600 5600 in K° at max. power Colour stability over +/- 150K +/- 200K the power range, K° 28 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...
  • Page 29 Screwed with 3x Torx TX10 transparent Skyport (built-in) 20 frequencies, 4 Groups, TTL and Manual Skyport Distance Indoor: up to 60m range with Outdoor: up to 200m Transmitter Pro Sync voltage 5 V (compatible with all cameras) User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 29...
  • Page 30 / inch H: 10.35 x W: H: 10.35 x 6.57 x L: 9.05“ W: 6.57 x L: 11.22“ Weight kg / lbs 2.0 / 4.41 2.5 / 5.51 Product Article No. 20618.1xx 20619.1xx 30 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...

  • Page 31: Legal Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 31...
  • Page 32 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Modifications: Changes or modifications not approved by ELINCHROM LTD can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 32 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...

  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity Usa & Canada

    European Directives related with it, therefore it is marked with the CE conformity logo. For more information and to download the European Declaration of Conformity of this product, please, visit our website http://www.elinchrom.com/support_ downloads.php User manual ELC 125/500 ELINCHROM — 33...
  • Page 34 Please get the complete user guide at this link: http://www.elinchrom.com/support_downloads.php DOWNLOAD CONFORMITY Please find the declaration for EC conformity and USA & Canada conformity on the Elinchrom website. Please check all security documents before use! http://www.elinchrom.com/support_downloads.php 34 — ELINCHROM ELC 125/500 User manual...

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