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Elinchrom FIVE User Manual

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Elinchrom FIVE - April 2022

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  • Page 1 FIVE Battery Monolight Elinchrom FIVE - April 2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General user and safety information Display panel - Dashboard menu Flash mode setup Modelling lamp Menu features Replace a flashtube Troubleshooting Disposal and recycling Technical data Legal information Declaration of conformity USA & Canada 2 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 3 Dear photographer, Thank you for buying the Elinchrom FIVE Battery Monolight 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. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 5: Five Characteristics

    FIVE characteristics The FIVE Battery Monolight unit offers Manual, Action, HSS and TTL modes. The TTL (Through the Lens Metering) mode allows you to access fully automatic exposure setups according to your digital camera capabilities. If you wish to work in the manual mode...
  • Page 6 • Internal WLAN for IoT module update and future options. • FIVE Li-Ion Battery. Capacity: 82.08Wh / DC 14.4V Bluetooth built-in for the Elinchrom Software/App ® (available for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows). • Elinchrom standard mount for accessories. • 7/8 mm umbrella shaft.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    (-4°F) up to max. 35°C (95°F). Storage temperature: 15°C up to 25°C. Charging temperature: 0°C to 35°C • There is high voltage and there can be high currents, so please apply all the usual safety precautions when handling the unit. 7 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 8 • Under no circumstances 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. 8 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 9 Battery Charger and stop using it. • Recharge the FIVE after using. Store the unit only with a recharged battery! • If the FIVE is not frequently used, recharge the unit latest after three months to avoid damaging the Li- Ion cells by deep discharging.
  • Page 10 IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming use of your EL unit if you or any person experience any of the following health problems or symptoms: • Dizziness • Eye or muscle twitches 10 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 11 In humid conditions cover or otherwise protect the battery unit. Do not immerse the FIVE unit in water / seawater and do not allow it to get wet. The unit protection class conforms to IP20.
  • Page 12 • Turn the unit ON. • DO NOT operate the unit without first removing the black protective cap. • Follow the instructions for fitting accessories. • See features and functions of the FIVE on the following pages. 12 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 13 Charging / 65W USB-C Wall Charger Use only the original Elinchrom 65W USB-C Wall Charger to recharge the built-in Li-Ion battery. • Recharging time: Approximately 1h35 min. to 100%, when the battery is plugged into the unit. • Battery capacity min./max power: approximately 14’600 / 450 flashes per charged battery.
  • Page 14 • Shift the locking knob (on the top of the unit) of the reflector bayonet to the CLOSE position. • Check if the Reflector is correctly fitted. Please use only original Elinchrom accessories and reflectors. The warranty does not cover damage caused by third party accessories and reflectors.
  • Page 15 7. Menu navigation button (left/back) or power decrease by 1 f-stop 8. Menu access 9. On/off (red illumination indicates the stand-by mode) 10. Photocell FIVE Inputs (under the unit) 1. Sync plug 3.5 mm jack 2. USB-C 15 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...

  • Page 16: Display Panel - Dashboard Menu

    Red for Group 3 Green for Group 4 The dedicated Group colour is visible at the illuminated Elinchrom side logos and on the display. It is possible to switch between black or white menu background colour in the Extras settings.

  • Page 17: Flash Mode Setup

    TTL MODE The TTL (Through the Lens Metering) mode allows you to access fully automatic exposure setups according to your digital camera distance. The TTL values are automatically saved when passing to the manual mode. 17 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...

  • Page 18: Modelling Lamp

    Controlling the LED/MOD lamp menu access: • A short press on the modelling lamp button turns on the LED lamp of the FIVE monolight flash unit. • A long press on the modelling lamp button opens the modelling lamp setup menu.

  • Page 19: Menu Features

    On / Off Visual Flash Confirmation. Timer On / Off The mod. lamp switches off after the timeframe set by the timer value. Timer Modelling lamp value timer, in sec 19 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 20 RADIO FEATURES & SETUP The Elinchrom FIVE unit supports the Transmitter Pro, ensure that both, the unit and the Transmitter Pro are operating with the latest Firmware. SKYPORT Choose in which group and frequency you would like to work. Change group settings to have better control for example between main light and second lights.
  • Page 21 If you want to personalise the name of your unit, use the Elinchrom App for iOS, Android or the Windows, macOS computer software. The name will appear in the Info section (friendly name).

  • Page 22: Replace A Flashtube

    5. Insert a new flashtube, please use gloves. 6. Use only the original Elinchrom flashtube for this unit, third party flashtubes may damage the flash unit. 7. Please check that the trigger contact fork firmly grips the flashtube.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Charge Timeout and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the Unstable voltage unit requires a check-up at an (Charge hold error) authorised Elinchrom Service Centre. Discharge circuit error Overtemperature 23 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE The FIVE Battery Monolight 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.

  • Page 25: 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). 25 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...

  • Page 26: Technical Data

    1/1800s – 1/200s Normal mode - t0.1 min/max power Flash duration 1/8080s – 1/250s Action mode - t0.1 min/max power Power at shortest flash duration, Action mode Recycling time 0.01 / 1.6 min/max power in s. 26 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 27 Power stability ± 0.5% Standard: 5600* Colour temperature in K° Action: 5900 max. power HSS: 5500 *Please note that the measured colour temperature might vary depending on the accessory, environment, and time of day. 27 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 28 Screwed with Glass dome transparent 3x Torx TX10 20 frequencies, 4 Groups, Skyport (built-in) TTL and Manual Indoor: up to 60 m Skyport distance range Outdoor: up to 200 m with Transmitter Pro 28 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 29 W: 16.7 cm W: 6.57” with Protective Cap L: 28 cm L: 11.22” Weight 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs Weight 3 kg / 6.6 lbs incl. battery FIVE Article No. 20960.1 FIVE Battery Article No. 20962 29 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...

  • Page 30: Legal Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 30 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 31 • 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. 31 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...

  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity Usa & Canada

    Son exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. Il ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et 2. Il doit accepter tout brouillage radio électrique subi, même si celui-ci est susceptible d’en compromettrele fonctionnement. 32 — ELINCHROM FIVE User manual...
  • Page 33 Blutooth word mark and logos are registered ® 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 FIVE, 20960.1 Frequencies: (Elinchrom FIVE / 20960.1)

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