Elinchrom Style BX 100 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
Style BX 100/400
English
Elinca S.A Style BX 01.01.2007 ENG (73286) Printed in Switzerland
Multivoltage
90/260V

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Style BX 100/400 English Elinca S.A Style BX 01.01.2007 ENG (73286) Printed in Switzerland Multivoltage 90/260V...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking Safety notice and precaution Operating instructions Control Panel Switch and Fuse Modelling Light Digital power display, Photo-cell Synchronisation, Wireless Remote control and flash triggering Acoustic signal Troubleshooting Flashtube replacement DVD, «The beginner’s guide to light»...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ELINCA S.A. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorised modifications of this equipement or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipement other than those specified by ELINCA S.A.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity, Disposal And Recycling, Ce Marking

    Phone : Fax: We, ELINCA S.A., hereby declare that the equipement bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC rules, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that the production units of the same equipement will continue to comply with the Comissions requirements.
  • Page 5: Safety Notice And Precaution

    Safety notice According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these electronic flash units are not designed for use outdoors, in damp or dusty conditions and should not be used after being exposed to sudden temperature changes causing condensation. They must always be connected to an earthed (grounded) mains supply.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Before you start ! The units Style BX (Multivoltage) are adapted for operation on 90 - 260V/50 - 60Hz. Before connecting for the first time, check to make sure that your Modelling lamp coincides with the voltage line. They must always be connected to an earthed ( grounded) mains supply. All Style BX units have a bayonet mount and locking ring reflector fitting, for fixing all Elinchrom and Prolinca accessories.
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control Panel Overview of controls 1.Mains inlet socket 2.Mains fuse (slow blow) 3.Mains light up on/off switch 4.Modelling fuse (fast blow) 5.Open-flash 6.Synchro-sockets, Amphenol + jack 3.5 mm 7.Digital power display and charge/discharge indicator 8. Acoustic recharging signal (Beep) 9. Slave cell switch on/off 10.
  • Page 8: Switch And Fuse

    Switch and Fuse Mains Supply With the MAINS SWITCH (3) switched off ("O" position), firmly push in the plug of the original ELINCHROM mains cord into the mains socket (1). Mains Switch The switch should light up when the compact is switched on ("I" position). (Switch off before removing the mains cord).
  • Page 9: Modelling Light

    Modelling Light The touch pad (14) controls the modelling lamp on/off and the proportional light. Select the power with the touch pad (15). The modelling light output (100%) is achieved when the power value is set to maximum. Proportional modelling lamp, is set when the position "PROP" is selected (led is illuminated), the light output is proportional to the selected flash power.
  • Page 10: Digital Power Display, Photo-Cell

    Digital power display The actual flash power is displayed in a f-stop compatible format. The power range is 5 f-stops. The digital display, provides continuous power indication of the flash and modelling lamp. The controls cover a continuous output range from full power 1/1 to 1/16th in 1/10th, f-stop intervals.
  • Page 11: Synchronisation, Wireless Remote Control And Flash Triggering

    Cordless flash control EL-Skyport triggers flashes without sync cords over a distance of approximately 100 m. Further detailed information please find under : www.elinchrom.com / Products / RX Multi Remote EL-Skyport Universal Set (19360) Sychronisation socket The standard socket 3.5 mm mini-jack (6). N.B.
  • Page 12: Flashtube Replacement

    Flashtube replacement If the unit does not flash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power, it could be that the flash tube needs replacing. Note:Flash tubes (Swiss quality) have a long life with average use, but multiflashing in long sequences can cause overheating of the electrodes leading to premature ageing, or perhaps the flastube is broken or cracked.
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Features • Mains switch • Controls for: modelling on/off, cell on/off, acoustic signal on/off. • Flash and modelling power control. • «X» synchro jack socket 3,5 mm. • Socket for Plug-In remote control. • Mains inlet socket and two fuses (Mains and modelling). •...
  • Page 14: Elinchrom Accessories

    Elinchrom Accessories Reflectors Wide angle ø 16 cm /90° Compact ø 18 cm /60° Standard ø 21 cm /50° Mini Soft ø 44 cm silver Mini Soft ø 44 cm white Snoot & Grid Grid for snoot Grids Grid set for reflector 18 cm Grid set for 21 cm Filters Set of 10 color/mixed filters for 21 cm x 21 cm...
  • Page 15: Guarantee

    This guarantee is not valid for equipment which has been misused, dismantled, modified or repaired by persons not belonging to the ELINCA distribution network. It does not cover flash tubes, lamps and the normal ageing of capacitors. No responsibilities can be accepted for damage resulting from unsatisfactoıy operation of the equipment, such as wasted film or other expenses.
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