Charging USB C Wall Charger Updating the Firmware & the IOT Bluetooth Module 24 ® Replace a Flashtube Troubleshooting Technical Data Disposal and recycling Legal Information Declaration of conformity USA & Canada Credits / Frequency Band User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 3...
Introduction Dear photographer, Thank you for buying the Elinchrom ONE battery 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.
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ONE characteristics The ONE battery compact unit offers Manual and Action modes and TTL and HSS functionality with the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro. 131 Ws maximum output power in Manual and TTL • modes 5 f-stops power range, 7-131 ws •...
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TTL and HSS at full power and the fastest flash durations at low power levels. To operate the unit in the TTL mode, please use the radio remote Elinchrom Pro and activate the TTL function. 5 f-stop flash power range •...
Do not use near flammable / explosive material. Keep • minimum 1m or more distance to any object. Never flash into the eyes of a subject without • warning. Close use may affect eyesight. 8 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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The unit, the flashtube and accessories may become • very hot during and after use! To avoid injuries, handle with an insulating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down. Avoid direct sunlight, which User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 9...
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EL unit if you or any person experiences any of the following health problems or symptoms: Dizziness • Eye or muscle twitches • Disorientation • Any involuntary movement • 10 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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Battery Charger and stop using it. Recharge the ONE after using. Store the unit only • with a recharged battery! If the ONE is not frequently used, recharge the unit • latest after three months to avoid damaging the Li-Ion cells by deep discharging.
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In humid conditions cover or otherwise protect the battery unit. Do not immerse the Battery unit in water / seawater and do not allow it to get wet. The unit protection class conforms to IP20. 12 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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Never touch a flash tube or exchange it before the unit has cooled down and is disconnected from the pack. • Do not fire flashes from short distances directed towards a person. • Do not use near flammable / explosive material. User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 13...
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Yellow for Group 2 Red for Group 3 and Green for Group 4. The Elinchrom logo on the side of the unit illuminates with the color of the selected group. Group 1-4 LED Modelling lamp menu , slide down on the...
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Scroll Button Save button: press to validate your choice CW: +0.1 f-stop / down CCW: -0.1 f-stop / up Photocell Menu Button Touchscreen Tilt head, removeable USB C USB-C socket for charge and firmware update. User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 15...
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Menu Button Press to enter the Menu for individual settings or touch shortly the screen with two fingers. To access the menu Menu Icons For Fast Access short tap on screen with 2 fingers 16 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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Use the scroll button to select the function or touch directly on the function with one finger, changing values swipe left / right: Action Icon: Action mode on/off Settings Icon: 15-unit features for individual unit settings Sound Icon: On/off Photocell Icon: On/off Airplane Icon: Flight mode;...
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Off / 1-60 minutes Low, High, Off, Low on ready, EL logo mode (6) High on ready EL logo color (7) Group color / White Ready tone 1 , 2, 3 Ready volume Off, Low, Medium, High 18 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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100% recharged, for exact exposures at any power level. Flash Scale: use the power scale you prefer. The Elinchrom scale compatible with all EL-flash units, just the 5.8 -10 power scale, -or power in Ws. Modlamp VFC: Visual Flash Control, the LED will switch off shortly, after a flash was released as additional flash confirmation.
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Green for Group 4. Wireless settings: The Wireless connection is needed to update the “ IOT module functionality” of the ONE. To proceed with regular Firmware updates, the UPDATER software is required, available as a free download on the EL website.
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EL Logo appears press immediately the “ON” and “Menu” button for 4 seconds until the display shows “Reload all default parameters”. Sub-menu Screen Select feature by scrolling. Swipe left or right to change Back Save Exit value between the arrows User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 21...
Charging / 65W USB C Wall Charger Use only the original Elinchrom ONE USB C Charger to recharge the built-in Li-Ion battery. Recharging time: Approximately 100 min. to 100% , • when the unit is switched on (Fast charge mode).
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Charging / USB C Power Bank The ONE can be charged alternatively with the 18W USB C Power Bank, which is optional available at Elinchrom. Recharging time: Approximately to 80% charge in •...
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2. Scroll down until the parameter “Wireless update >>>” and enter in the submenu. 3. Wait few seconds until the networks are displayed and select your one. 4. Enter your password Password Select the character type 24 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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(or sliding on the right) and remove it by taping on the “back” icon (or sliding on the left). The character type can be changed by taping directly on it. Once done, tap one time shortly on the sentence “long press to save”.
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Please check that the trigger contact fork firmly grips the flashtube. Re-mount the glass dome with the metal ring by using the 4x screws. Ensure that all parts are in place and test the unit. 26 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
The metal tilt head is removeable, fixed with a ¼ inch screw lock to pack the unit small if needed or to fix the ONE to other standard supports, boom arms, grips etc. It includes the umbrella fitting as well for 7-8mm umbrella shafts and a two-way mount option for stands.
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1/1530s – 1/155s (Normal mode) Flash duration t0.1 min/ max power 1/7000s – 1/625s (Action mode) Recycling time min./max. 0.06s / 0.9s Manual / TTL / HSS Flash mode (with Transmitter Pro) 28 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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Battery capacity min/ max power 9700 / 725 (LED lamp OFF) Battery capacity min/ max power 3700 / 550 (LED lamp ON 100%) On the display if ON and Battery charge status side logo if OFF User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 29...
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20 frequency channels, 4 Skyport (built-in) Groups Skyport distance range Indoor: up to 60 m / (Transmitter Pro, manual Outdoor: up to 200 m mode) Version 4.2 / Compatible Bluetooth (built-in) Studio Software Win, Mac, ® 30 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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Dimensions 22.5 x 10 x 10 cm without Diffusion Dome 8.5 x 3.9 x 3.9 inches and tilt head Weight 1.5 kg – 3.3 lbs / (with/without tilt head) 1.3 kg – 2.9 lbs User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 31...
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MAINTENANCE The ONE battery compact flash unit require only very little maintenance. To ensure secure operation please check the following points regularly before using: Ensure that the plug-in flash tube is correctly fitted. • Do not use water to clean dust and dirt from the unit.
Any components not reclaimable will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. 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). User manual ONE ELINCHROM — 33...
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 34 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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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 DOWNLOAD THE ONE USER MANUAL Please get the complete user guide at this link: http://www.elinchrom.com/support_downloads.php 36 — ELINCHROM ONE User manual...
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® trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of this marks by Elinchrom LTD is under license. Declaration ID: D054400, 103832 - Controller Subsystem - Elinchrom LTD - Elinchrom ONE, 20930.1.
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