Elinchrom D-Lite RX One Flash Head: инструкция

OPERATION MANUAL

GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

MANUALE D’USO

РУКОВОДСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

El-Skyport Receiver RX built-in with full support for:

• EL-Skyport Transmitter Speed functions

• EL-Skyport Computer Remote Control

TM

• EL-Skyport WiFi Remote Control for Apple

Mobile devices

Elinchrom LTD – D-Lite RX ONE 06.2015 (73113)

Table of contents

English

Introduction 3

Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking 4

Safety notice and precaution 5

Basic features & advanced programmable features 6

Before you start / On-Off switch and fuse 7

Control panel 8

Reset the unit 9

Modelling lamp features & setup 9

Digital power display 10

Photocell / Eye-Cell / Automatic Mode 11

Photocell / Eye-Cell / Manual Mode 12

Charge Ready Beep Features & Setup 13

EL-Skyport Transceiver Features & Setup 14

Flash Power & Modelling Lamp Steps Per Touch 14

Flashtube Replacement / Error Management 15

Technical Data 16

EL-Skyport Transmitter Speed Instruction for user 17-22

Guarantee 128-129

P.S: Technical data subject to change.

The listed values are guide values which may vary due to tolerances in components used.

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Introduction English

Dear Photographer,

Thank you for buying your D-Lite RX ONE 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.

D-Lite RX ONE flash units are manufactured for the studio and location use for photographers. Only

by observance of the information given, you can secure your warranty, prevent possible damage

and increase the life of this equipment.

D-Lite RX ONE Compact Flash

The quality of light and exceptional performance is the result of long research, application of de-

manding principles, the long experience of ELINCHROM in lighting products for the studio and the

utilisation of the latest technology in this area.

Totally integrated to the range of ELINCHROM flashes, the D-Lite RX ONE units maintain the tra-

ditional look and function that is ELINCHROM.

FCC Class B Compliance Statement

This equipement has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipement Regulations.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipement generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipement does not cause

harmful interferences to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipement off

and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interferences by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipement and receiver.

- Connect the equipement into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Elinchrom LTD 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 Elinchrom LTD The correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modification, substitution

or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

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Declaration of conformit English

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: D-Lite RX ONE

Trade name: ELINCHROM

Model number(s): 20485.1

Name of responsible party: Elinchrom LTD

Av. De Longemalle 11

1020 Renens / Switzerland

Phone : +41 21 637 26 77

Fax: +41 21 637 26 81

Elinchrom LTD declares that the equipement bearing the trade name and model number speci-

fied 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.

Disposal and recycling

This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials

which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not enviromentally

damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that is

returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be

disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local supplier or your local

ELINCHROM agent (check our website for a list of all ELINCHROM agents world wide).

CE marking

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of ECC directives

89/336/ECC «Electromagnetic compatibility» and 73/23/ECC «Low voltage directive».

CE Statements for EL-Skyport

This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council

directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/

EEC, low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

Notational Conventions

The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol.

Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or may

damage other equipement.

!

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Safety Note English

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 disconnected from

the power supply.

• Do not use without permission in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.).

• Do not use in explosive environnements.

Flash tubes and modelling lamps

• Flash tubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!

• Never touch a flash tube or lamp before the unit has cooled down and is disconnected from

the mains (min 30mn).

• Do not fire flashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed at a person and avoid looking

directly into the flashlight!

• Keep a min. 1m distance from any flammable materials.

• Keep generally distance to other operating units.

Transport

• Transport the flash unit with care, either in its original packaging or other corresponding

packaging fit to protect it against knocks and jolts.

• Transport only in complete discharged conditions. Wait a minimum of 30 minutes after

disconnecting from the mains supply before packaging and transportation.

• Never drop the flash unit (danger of flashtube breakage)

Power cable

To guarantee safe operation, use the cable supplied.

• The cable has to be HAR-certified or VDE-certified. The mark HAR or VDE will appear on the

outer sheath.

• The cable set must be selected according to the rated current for your flash unit.

• Do not use a multiple adapter to connect one or more flash units per single mains socket.

• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.

• For your safety, never open or disassemble your flashes.

• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.

• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, never

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switch on a working flash unit, once it has been found to be faulty.

• Do not connect on the flash unit to mains supply without mounted modelling

Notational Conventions

lamp or flash tube due to high voltage at the contacts!

The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

Life Danger!

Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol.

Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or may

damage other equipement.

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Included basic features English

The following basic features are easy to access and they are similar to previous Elinchrom compact

flashes.

• Flash power up and down buttons

• Modelling lamp (prop / min / max / off)

• Photocell on / off button

• Ready charge beep on / off button

• Test-flash button

• 3.5 mm synchronisation socket

• NEW EL-Skyport Wireless Triggering & Remote. Note: To function the integrated

Transceiver requires the optional EL-Skyport Transmitter.

Additional advanced programmable features

All the new features and functions can be customised.

Please read carefully how to configure the new features.

Visual-Flash-Control (VFC)

The VFC mode switches off the modelling lamp whilst the flash unit recharges after a flash has

been released. This function gives a visual check that all the studio flash units have fired.

The VFC mode can be activated together with the Ready Charge beep for maximum control.

Proportional modelling lamp setup (PMS)

When using compact flashes of different powers, (e.g. 200 & 400 ws) the modelling lamp can be

reduced to -1 f-stop for better visual proportionality.

“Eye-Cell” automatic & manual mode

Some cameras may release before the main-flash, several pre-flashes to avoid the red eye effect. In

this case a normal photocell would respond and release a flash with the first pre-flash of the camera.

To avoid incorrect synchronisation the intelligent Elinchrom Eye-Cell detects camera pre-flashes.

The Eye-Cell function can be activated in “Automatic Mode” or in “Manual Mode”, even configure-

ing LED pre-flashes. (Only for advanced users, read carefully the instructions before changing any

parameters).

Charge ready beep setup

The user can customise the Charge Ready Beep from short to long Beep signals.

The acoustical signal length can be set from 70 to 490 m/seconds.

EL-Skyport wireless triggering & remote control

To use the wireless triggering and changing flash power settings, or to switch on/off the modelling

lamp, requires the optional EL-Skyport Transmitter.

“Group” and “ Channel Frequency” settings can be customised on each D-Lite RX ONE unit.

Power and modelling lamp steps setup

Normally flash / modelling lamp power adjustments are in 1/10th steps per touch.

These steps can be changed from 1/10th to 7/10th or to 1 f-stop.

Temperature controlled FAN management

The cooling fan switches ON automatically if the unit temperature increases. The microprocessor

controls the unit temperature and the fan. If the ventilation is blocked or the fan does not work, the

display shows E8.

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Before you start ! English

The D-Lite RX ONE units are updated for operation on 90 – 260V/50 - 60 Hz. Before connecting

for the first time, check to make sure that your Modelling Lamp coincides with the voltage. They

must always be connected to an earthed ( grounded) mains supply. D-Lite RX ONE units have a

bayonet mount and locking ring fitting, for fixing all Elinchrom and Prolinca accessories.

The Reflector Bayonet supports Reflectors and Softboxes up to 1.5 kg, e.g. Rotalux 100 x 100 cm .

Mount the unit securely to a suitable stand or support.

Remove the black protective cover. DO NOT operate the unit without first removing the black

protective cover.

Operating instructions D-Lite RX ONE

1.Check that the modelling lamp voltage is correct.

2.Check that the mains switch (2) is in the position OFF ("O" position).

3.Insert the mains cable into the MAINS INLET (1) and connect this to a FULLY EARTHED OUTLET

4.Using the mains SWITCH (2), switch the unit ON ("I" position).

6.Select the power with the touch pad (10)

(A) Locking ring

(B) Protective cover

(26124)

(C) Tilthead with locking

umbrella holder

Switch and fuse

Mains supply

Use only the Elinchrom mains cord. Switch off the unit before the mains cord is connected to

the mains plug.

Fuse for modelling light

Fast type 5 x 20mm, 2.5AT

Switch off the unit and replace the blown fuse with a new one of the correct value.

The fastblow fuse will protect the triac of the modelling lamp circuit, the lamp and therefore

the flash tube.

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Control panel English

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6

4

10

9

7

8

3

1

5

2

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12

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Overview of controls

1. Mains inlet socket

11. Modelling lamp mode button (prop/min/

2. Mains on/off switch

max/off/)

3. Mains fuse

12. Tilt head with extra umbrella fitting

4. Open flash / Test button

13. Standard stand socket 5/8 inch

5. Synch socket / 3.5 mm jack / low 5V sync

14. Centred umbrella tube for EL Umbrellas –

voltage

7 mm diameter

6. Digital multi display and charge / discharge

15. Knurled clamp screw

indicator*

7. Charge Ready Beep on/off

8. Eye-Cell on/off – programmable*

9. Eye-Cell receptor

10. Power up & down buttons and scroll /pro

gram buttons for advanced features setup*

*The touches on this display are multifunctional to program / scroll the advanced features and to

setup the integrated EL-Skyport Transceiver. For programming please read carefully the following

pages!

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Programmable features - Reset English

How to „Reset“ the D-Lite RX ONE

In case you need to „RESET“ the D-Lite RX ONE to the manufacturer settings please follow the steps

below:

1. Switch the unit “off“

2. Press both flash power up / down buttons (10) at the same time and switch the unit on

3. The Digital LED multi display (6) flashes in fast mode

4. Do not continue to press the buttons, the resetting procedure is completed

Modelling lamp features & setup

Modelling lamps and fuses for 110 V & 230 V

Unit Modelling lamp 110V Modelling lamp 230V Socket Fuse

D-Lite RX ONE 100W / 23006 100W / 23002 E27 2.5AT

* Do not use energy saving lamps

Modelling lamp modes

> Setting: Press “Modelling” button to set Modelling lamp ON to proportional mode, min.

mode, max. mode, or OFF

> LED Indication: • LED is on: only in proportional mode.

• LED is off: in min. / max. / off mode.

• Please use only original ELINCHROM modelling lamps with a maximum power

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of 100W ( effective 150W).

Setup Visual-Flash-Control (VFC) mode

> Enter VFC setup :

1. Press “Prop” push button for more than 2 seconds, until the display shows “F.X” (“X” is 0 or 1) to

enter into the Modelling lamp setup menu.

2. Use the “Flash-Power” up and down button to change setting:

- “F.0”: Visual-Flash-Control = OFF. Modelling lamp remains ON after flash.

- “F.1”: Visual-Flash-Control = ON. Modelling lamp switches off during recharging.

3. The display switches back to normal mode after approx. 4 seconds if no button is pressed. The

settings are automatically stored.

4. Standard setting is “F.0”, VFC = OFF

Proportional modelling lamp setup (PMS)

(When using heads of different maximum power)

> Enter PMS setup:

1. Press “Prop” button for more than 2 seconds to enter into the Modelling lamp setup menu. The

display shows “F.X”, then press the “Prop” button once more to the PMS menu, the display shows

“-.X”

2. Use the “Flash-Power” up and down button to change the settings:

• “-.0”: PMS = OFF, Modelling lamp is set to maximum.

• “-.1”: PMS = -1 f-Stop, Modelling lamp is reduced by 1 f-stop.

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Technical data D-Lite RX ONE

Ws / Joule J(Ws) 100

F-Stop

32.5

Power range f-stop

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Power range Ws

J(Ws) 6-100

Power adjustment

f-stops 1/10 f-stops

Recycling time, min. / max. (230 V)

s 0.44 s / 1.5 s

Recycling time, min. / max. (115 V) s 0.45 s / 2.1 s

Flash duration t0.5 min. / max. s 1/1100 – 1/2200

Power stability 0.5%

Auto Power Dumping Applies power settings automatically

Voltage V Multi voltage, 90-260 V

Modelling lamp 100W/E27 - effective 150W

Modelling lamp setting Proportional, low, full, off

Flashtube Plug-in, user replaceable

Umbrella fiting Centred tube, for EL-umbrellas ø 7mm

Sync voltage 5V compatibility with digital cameras

Power consumption 230 V / 50 hz

140 W / 310 VA

no flash / recycling

Power consumption 115 V / 60 hz

190 W / 280 VA

no flash / recycling

EL-Skyport Integrated transceiver, 4 Groups, 8 Frequencies

Dimensions cm 18 x 19 x 14

Weight kg 0.9

D-Lite RX ONE Code 20485.1

Radio interference suppressiv CE-IEC 491 EN 60 555 - EN 61 000 - 4 - 2/3/4/5

Tolerances and specifications conforming to IEC and CE standards. Technical data subject

to change without notice.

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English

Transmitter Speed

19350

User Manual

Contents :

Features 18

Battery Installation 18

Hot-shoe connector 17

Operating Instructions 18

Frequency Channel 19

Trigger Modes 19

Integrated SYNC Socket 20

Elinchrom RX Features 20

EL-Skyport Modules 21

Troubleshooting 21

CE Statements 22

FCC Compliance and

Advisory Statement 22

Disposal and recycling 22

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EL-Skyport Transmitter SPEED //19350

Operating instructions :

2.4 GHz digital wireless Flash Trigger Transmitter

Features

EL-Skyport Transmitter Speed is designed with the latest 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless Technology.

• SLR Camera Sync speeds: SPEED mode up to

Speed.

1/250 s, STANDARD mode 1/160 - 1/200 s.

• Status LED for EL-Skyport mode and battery

• 5 selectable trigger modes, (4 Groups + All)

status.

• 8 frequency channels.

• Improved housing, battery drawer and

• 40 Bit security encryption.

switches.

• Up to 60 m range indoors for standard mode and

• New Hot-shoe with screw-lock.

up to 40 m in speed mode.

• Newextrafeatures;congureEL-Skyportwith

• Up to 120 m range outdoors for standard mode

the new EL-Skyport PC / MAC software 3.0.

and up to 60 m in speed mode.

• Batterylifeupto6Months-over30’000ashes.

You will appreciate the convenience of this

• RX-feature buttons (Remote Control).

professional and powerful wireless device.

• Test trigger button and feature button.

• Integrated Hot-shoe (middle contact) improved.

Note: Shutterspeedanddistancerangeareinuenced

by interference from other 2.4 GHz electronic equipment

• SYNC-socket for direct connection improved.

andreectionsofceilings,walls,oors,furniture,metall,

• Twoashmodes,standardandspeed.

trees and humidiy in woods etc.

• The “Standard” mode is fully compatible with

previous EL-Skyport versions.

For better performance the Transmitter and Receiver

• The SPEED function is available for Ranger

antenna should have direct sight, without any walls or

Quadra AS, BXRi 250 / 500 und D-Lite RX ONE

objects in - between.

and all other units, when used with the Universal

Battery Installation

1. Pull the battery drawer out carefully.

2. Place the Lithium battery, see Fig. 1 for correct polarity.

3. Close the battery drawer.

! CAUTION:

• Ensure correct polarity / minus pole on top.

• Use only the Lithium Battery CR2430 3.0 V 19372.

• Remove battery if the EL-Skyport Transmitter is not used for some time.

• Never short-circuit battery poles.

• Avoid direct sunlight or temperatures above 45°C. The battery may explode!

Hot-Shoe Connector with Screw-Lock

ThenewHot-shoeconnectorwithscrew-lockandmiddlecontactsynchronisationisdesignedtotdigi-

tal and analogue cameras with maximum sync output of 3 V (the middle contact is the positive pole).

Operating Instructions

Battery (19372)

Minus pole on top

Fig. 1

Flexible swivel

Antenna360

Battery drawer

Hot-shoe with

screw lock and

SYNC socket

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Fig. 2

Frequency

RX feature button

channel selector

Power decrease

RX feature button

Power increase

MODE switch

or modelling lamp

toggle

Flash Test / Flash Mode /

Congurationbutton

Flexible swivel

GROUP switch

Antenna360

Status LED

Frequency Channel

Note:

Transmitter and the corresponding Transceiver RX, the Universal Receiver or the EL units with

integrated EL-Skyport Receiver must have the same frequency channel settings!

Frequency

Slide Button conguration Frequency

Channel

1 2 3

/ Mhz

1 (default) Off Off Off 2456

2 On Off Off 2458

3 Off On Off 2460

4 On On Off 2462

5 Off Off On 2469

6 On Off On 2471

7 Off On On 2473

8 On On On 2475

EL-Skyport Sync Speed & Standard Mode

The SPEED function is available for Ranger Quadra AS, BXRi 250 / 500 und D-Lite RX ONE and all other

units, when used with the EL-Skyport Universal Speed.

Select “Speed” sync mode

Synchronises SLR cameras up to 1/250 s, or compact digital cameras up to 1/2850 s

- Select “Group” or “All” mode.

-Presstestpushbuttonforminimum5secondsuntiltheSTATUSLEDashestwotimes.

- Release test push button.

- Now the EL-Skyport Transmitter Speed works in “SPEED” mode (r.2 mode).

Select “Standard” triggering mode

Synchronises SLR cameras up to 1/200 s, or compact digital cameras up to 1/1600 s

- Select “Group” or “All” mode.

-Presstestpushbuttonforminimum5secondsuntiltheSTATUSLEDashesonetime.

- Release test push button.

- Now the EL-Skyport Transmitter Speed works in “STANDARD” mode.

EL-Skyport Module Conguration:

Only possible with EL-Skyport PC / MAC software v 3.0 and higher.

- Power-Save Timer, individual programmable or disabled.

- Trigger delay is programmable from 250 ms up to 15 s.

- Download the FREE EL-Skyport Software from www.elinchrom.com

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SET Cong Mode: (to congure included features)

- Switch module OFF.

- Hold test push button and switch TX ON.

- Keep test push button pressed until STATUS LED is ON.

 Check also EL-Skyport PC / MAC software 3.0 for changing Transmitter Speed setting.

The EL-Skyport Transmitter triggers the EL-Skyport Receiver modules in the following modes:

1. Off  Unit is OFF, no function.

2. Select Group - Group (1 to 4).

 Set switch to Group. and select Group 1 to 4.

 All corresponding EL-Skyport Receivers with the same selected Group (1 to 4) are triggered.

3. ALL Mode switch is set to ALL.

 All corresponding EL-Skyport Receivers are triggered regardless of which Group is selected.

Integrated Hot-Shoe SYNC 2.5 mm Socket

Use the included Sync cable to connect the integrated 2.5 mm Mono Jack socket with the camera or

lens PC socket directly.

EL-Skyport Transmitter SPEED RX Features

Compatible with Ranger RX, Style RX, Digital RX, BXRi 250 / 500, Ranger Quadra AS!

If the EL-Skyport Transmitter SPEED is used with the EL-Skyport Transceiver RX, BXRi 250 / 500

or the Ranger Quadra AS, the following EXTRA

features are available:

Depending upon which Groupisselected,thefollowingRX-unitsettingscanbemodied:

1. Flash power increase in 1/10 f-stops.

 press push button + to increase the power of selected Group of (or ALL) RX-units in 1/10 f-

stops.

2. Flash power decrease in 1/10 f-stops.

 press push button - to reduce the power of selected Group of (or ALL) RX-units in 1/10 f-stops.

3. Modelling lamp toggle.

 press and hold the push button +, 2 seconds or longer before releasing,

to toggle modelling lamp of the selected Group of (or ALL) RX-units.

Power save mode timer:

- After not using the Transmitter for 30 minutes the Power Save mode is active. To reactivate the

Transmitter, press the TEST push button.

-ThePowerSavemodetimercanbeconguredwiththeEL-SkyportPC/MACsoftwarev3.0and 

higher.

Status LED:

-LEDashesevery4secondsonetimein“Standard”modeandtwotimesin“Speed”mode.

- LED intensity correspond to the battery status - if off or very low => exchange the battery.

- LED is OFF if the Transmitter is switched OFF or in Power Save mode.

.

Reset to manufacturer default setting:

- Switch ON.

- Press test button for min 10 seconds.

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