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elinca sa switzerland www.elinchrom.com
Operating Manual
Style BX 100/400
English
Elinca S.A Style BX 01.09.2008 ENG (73286) Printed in Switzerland
Multivoltage
90/260V
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Table of contents Introduction 2 Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking 3 Safety notice and precaution 4 Operating instructions 5 Control Panel 6 Switch and Fuse 7 Modelling Light 8 Digital power display, Photo-cell 9 Synchronisation, Wireless Remote control and flash triggering 10 Acoustic signal 10 Troubleshooting 7, 10 Flashtube replacement 11 DVD, «The beginner’s guide to light» 11 Technical Data 12 Elinchrom Accessories 13 Guarantee 14 P.S: Technical data subject to
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Introduction The Elinchrom Style BX is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland Dear Photographer, Thank you for buying your Style BX 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 controls both during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service. All Style BX flash units are manufac
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Declaration of conformity 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. Product name: Professional Studio Flash unit Trade name: ELINCHROM Model number(s): Style BX 100/400 Name of responsible party: Elinca S.A Av. De Longemalle 11 1020 Renens / Switzerland Phone : +41
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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. On no account should any object be inserted into the ventilation holes. The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though discon
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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. Mount the unit securely to a suitable stand or support. Remove the black protectiv
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Control Panel 13 14 15 18 9 10 7 8 12 11 5 4 2 6 3 16 1 21 19 17 20 Overview of controls 1. Mains inlet socket 12. + Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops 2. Mains fuse (slow blow) 13. Modelling lamp switch 3. Mains light up on/off switch (on/off free or prop) 4. Modelling fuse (fast blow) 14.+ Modelling power control 5. Open-flash 15. - Modelling power control 6. Synchro-sockets + jack 3.5 mm 16. Tilt head clamp 7. Digital power display and charge/discharge 17. Knurled clamp scr
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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). Troubleshooting If the on/off switch (3) is ON ("I" position) but not illuminated, switch off the unit and check the mains fuse (2). If failed replace with the correct fuse and switch ON the u
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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. For all types of Style BX compact flash units use only 250 W MAX. lamps Modelling lamps and fuse for 90/140V Unit
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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. During charging or discharging, the display "flashes". In case of overheating or malfunction, the display shows «ER» for error. Note: The "Style 100BX - 400BX" units have an integr
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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) Universal receiver Transmitter Sychronisation socket 6 The standard socket 3.5 mm mini-jack (6). N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync Sync outlets. ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5 V) for security reasons. Open f
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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. To replace the flash tube: remove the tube 1. Switch off the mains switch 2. Remove the mains cable 3. Take the unit from its
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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. • Mains inlet socket and two fuses (Mains and modelling). • Locking bayonet ring for accessory and reflector fitting • Tilthead whit 5/8" - inch stand socket • Thermal safety • User replaceable flashtube UV coated (5650°K) • Halogen modelling lamp 150W, with E27 fitting, or optional alternative *200W/GX6.35 with adaptator
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Entry level Compacts Pro Compacts RX Pro Compacts Battery Power Packs Power Packs D-Lite 2 20481 BX 250 Ri 20460.1 Style RX 300 Style RX 600 Style RX 1200 Ranger RX Speed Ranger RX Speed AS Ranger RX Digital RX 2400 Digital RX 1200 Digital 1500 AS Digital 3000 AS Classic 3000 BX 500 Ri 20461.1 230 V: 20625 230 V: 20626 230 V: 20627 10265 10267 10263 230V: 10258 230 V: 10256 D-Lite 4 20482 230 V 10248 230 V 10254 230 V 10226 Multivoltage 110 V: 20725 110 V: 20726 110 V: 20727 110V: 10257 110 V:
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GUARANTEE This ELINCHROM product will be repaired free of charge by the vending agent if during a period of 24 months from date of purchase its working order is impaired through a manufacturing or material defect. The faulty product should be immediately sent to the authorized dealer or ELINCA agent. 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, lam
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