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- Page 1 VC-500WLN-II Digital Monolight INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 0.2 to 1.6-second recycle time, intelligent adaptive thermal control, and CMOS chip circuitry. The powerful Impact Digital Monolight has an integrated 2.4 GHz multichannel wireless receiver. You can trigger the monolight from a distance of 328 feet when it’s partnered with the VC-500WLXMT transmitter (included with kits only, sold separately).
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Page 3: Box Contents
Box Contents VC-500WLN-II • Digital Monolight • Spare fuse (in fuse bay) • Reflector • Protective cover • AC cable • User manual • Flash tube (installed) VC-500WL3KN-II • Digital Monolight (×3) • Wireless controller • Reflector (×3) • AC cable (×3) •... - Page 4 Precautions ⚠ • DANGER: high-voltage parts • Turn off the power and unplug the inside. power cord from the unit and wall • There are no serviceable parts when the monolight is not in use. inside the unit. Only qualified •...
- Page 5 Overview Front 1. Mount release 7. Tilt lock 2. Modeling light 8. 5/8 in. mount 3. Flashtube 9. Locking knob 4. Reflector 10. Umbrella mount locking knob 5. Umbrella hole 11. Balance adjustment screw 6. Umbrella mount 12. Optical sensor...
- Page 6 Back 1. LED screen 7. Audio button 2. Power input jack 8. Test button 3. Fuse bay 9. Up and down buttons 4. 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) sync port 10. Modeling light and power output 5. Power switch adjustment dial 6.
- Page 7 Remote Guide (Kits Only) Battery Compartment 1. Up button 9. Channel DIP switches 2. Down button 10. Battery clasp 3. Test button 11. Battery slot with CR2032 battery 4. Group selector button installed 5. Group indicators Side 6. Battery compartment cover 7.
- Page 8 Control Panel Display Screen 1. Manual flash indicator 7. Group 2. Overheating warning 8. Flash recycle indicator 3. Slave/Photocell on/off indicator 9. Audio indicator 4. Wireless radio signal indicator 10. Modeling lamp output power 5. Modeling lamp mode indicator 11. Flash output power 6.
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Page 9: Preparing For Use
Setup Preparing for Use The Impact Digital Monolight includes a preinstalled flash tube. Be careful not to touch the flash tube with your bare hands, since this could cause damage to it. Use cotton gloves or a soft, dry cloth when touching or handling the flash tube. -
Page 10: Mounting Accessories
Mounting Accessories 5/8 in. mounting receiver The Impact Digital Monolight has a standard 5/8 in. receiver with tilt lock and tightening knob. Place the light onto a stand with a standard 5/8 in. stud. Turn the locking knob to secure. Turn the tilt lock counterclockwise to adjust the tilt of the monolight. - Page 11 Note: Umbrellas are included only with two- and three-light kits. Umbrellas can be purchased separately for the VC-500WLN-II. Balance Adjustment Sliding tracks on the bottom of the monolight let you adjust the light’s balance point when large and heavy accessories are attached.
- Page 12 Note: The remote is included only with the three-light kit. The VC-500WLXMT remote can be purchased separately. The Impact Digital Monolight has an integrated 2.4 GHz multichannel wireless receiver. Using the included transmitter, you can wirelessly trigger your flash unit from up to 328 feet (100 m) away. Line-of-sight is not required for your monolights to communicate with the transmitter.
- Page 13 Note: The monolight saves all of the previous flash and modeling light settings. All of these settings will be active when powering Important! Impact recommends charging the monolight’s capacitors for one hour before its initial use, and after an extended period of inactivity (more than two weeks).
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Page 14: Operation
TEST button to fire the flash after the output has been decreased. Setting the Modeling Light Power Output The VC-500WLN-II Monolight has an integrated LED modeling light.The modeling light’s power output is represented on the display by a 1–6 numbered scale that can be adjusted by 0.1 increments. - Page 15 Press the output adjustment dial repeatedly to cycle through the modeling light’s three operating modes: • In proportional mode, use the adjustment dial to increase or decrease the flash power. The modeling light brightness will increase or decrease incrementally with the flash power. •...
- Page 16 Slave and Preflash Settings The Impact Digital Monolight has seven optical slave/preflash modes. Press the slave button to activate slave mode. The slave indicator light appear on the display. Press it again to turn it off. To adjust the preflash settings, press and hold the slave button for four seconds.
- Page 17 Setting Channels and Groups The Impact Digital Monolight has an integrated 2.4 GHz multichannel radio receiver. The three-light kit (VC-500WL3KN-II) includes a wireless radio transmitter for remote triggering. See page 20 for instructions on using the remote with your monolights.
- Page 18 Setting a Group Groups are effective for independently adjusting selected lights in a multi-flash setup. Setting lights to groups let you set brightness of key, fill, and hair lights individually. • Press the Slave button repeatedly until the group selection screen appears. •...
- Page 19 If the error is still displayed on the LED screen, turn off the monolight and contact Impact customer service. E4: This error code will display when the charge circuit is wrong. Turn the unit off immediately and contact Impact customer service.
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Page 20: Remote Instructions
Remote Instructions Impact’s VC-500WL3KN-II three-light kit comes with a 2.4 GHz transmitter that enables the user to control and trigger the studio flash remotely. (The VC-500WLXMT transmitter can be purchased separately.) Mount the transmitter onto your camera’s hot shoe or connect it using the included 3.5 mm to PC sync cord. - Page 21 Turn off the modeling light by pressing and holding the button for three seconds. Channels This studio flash has a multichannel radio receiver, which can be triggered using the included transmitter. To adjust the channel settings on the remote, first remove the battery compartment door. Set the device to your required channel, using the chart below as a guide.
- Page 22 Groups The Impact Digital Monolight has multiple groups, used to segment remote devices. Press the group selector button repeatedly to select the group that corresponds to the lights you want to trigger. Note: The group setting on the monolight and the transmitter must match in order to wirelessly trigger the flash, adjust flash power, and turn on/off the modeling lamp.
- Page 23 Installation and Replacement Guide The Flash Tube The Impact Digital Monolight’s flash tube is user-replaceable. To replace the flash tube, follow these steps: 1. Discharge the flash unit by pressing the test button. 2. Turn off the monolight and unplug the power cable from the flash unit and power source.
- Page 24 Replacing the Fuse The Impact Digital Monolight comes with two fuses: one installed and one spare. Both are located within the fuse bay. To remove the fuse housing from the fuse bay and replace the fuse, use the following instructions: 1.
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Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Power Output 500 Ws Guide Number Output Control Range Full to 1/32 in 1/10 increments Recycle Time (110~120 V 60 Hz) 0.2 to 1.6 sec. Flash Duration 1/800 to 1/1200 sec. Flash Ready Indicator Visible or audible confirmation Power Range 6 stops Modeling Lamp Output 25 W LED... -
Page 26: Fcc Disclaimer
Cooling Fan Touch Pad Controls Auto Power Dump Adaptive Thermal Control Housing Material Aluminum casting with textured coating Mount Type S-mount, umbrella mount Power Source 100 to 130 V 50/60 Hz Circuit Protection 12.5 A Length of Included AC Cord 13 ft. -
Page 27: One-Year Limited Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty This Impact product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair...
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