VE-TTL Venture TTL 600 Ws Monolight Kit INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction Thank you for choosing Impact. The Venture TTL-600 is a professional monolight that’s powered by a powerful lithium-ion battery. It features two selectable flash modes that offer maximum flexibility in a variety of shooting applications. Quick mode provides shorter flash durations and recycle times. Power mode delivers greater power output for optimal aperture and shutter camera settings.
Features • • • • • • • 600 Ws monolight Two flash modes: Quick and Power Supports TTL and HSS when used with the Venture TTL Wireless Controller Wireless TTL, optical slave, and direct sync options Flash duration from 1/455 to 1/19,500 sec. Adjustable 1500 lm LED modeling lamp with fouroption menu Modeling light functions as visual recycle indicator in certain modes • • • • • Built-in 2.
Overview 1. Dual-function COMMAND dial Adjusts light output from 1/1 (highest) to 1/128 (lowest) in 1/3-stop increments. 2. Press and hold while turning power on to select Personal ID codes. 5. Turns optical sensor mode on and off. Adjusts modeling light brightness (when used with the MODEL button). Press and hold while turning the power on to restore factory presets. MODEL button 6. Adjusts the modeling light power output (mode F3-0 or F3-1) 7. 8.
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Overview (continued) Top/side view : 1. Glass dome 2. Flashtube 3. Modeling LED 4. Accessory locking knob 5. Accessory mounting pegs 6. Battery compartment 7. Battery contacts 8. Battery insertion slots 9. 1/4ʺ-20 threaded socket 10. Power switch 11. Mini-USB port (for factory use only) 1 2 3 4 12 14 15 13 16 6 5 6 Battery: 12. Battery contacts 13. Locking button 14. Charge indicator 15. Insertion guides 16.
Overview (continued) Stand mount : 1. 1/4ʺ-20 mounting screw 2. Mounting plate 3. Locking wheel 4. Umbrella mount 5. Umbrella locking wheel 6. Angle adjustment locking knob 7. Light-stand locking knob 8. 5/8ʺ mounting socket 1 Pistol grip: 9. 1/4ʺ-20 mounting screw 10. Locking wheel 11.
Overview (continued) LCD screen: 1. Sound icon 2. Output power indicator 3. Modeling light brightness indicator 4. Battery icon 1 5 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Precautions ⚠⚡ Before using the VE-TTL, please read the following safety notices carefully and thoroughly. This will ensure safe use and to help prevent damage to your flash and injury to yourself or others. Prolonged, fast shooting at fast recycling rates might cause overheating. The Venture TTL’s protection circuit will shut the unit off for approximately 5–10 minutes. • If the flashtube or modeling light becomes cracked or damaged in any way, replace immediately.
Precautions ⚠⚡ (continued) • • 10 If you detect excessive heat, smoke, or a burning smell coming from the flash, immediately stop operation and remove the battery to prevent the product from igniting or melting. Take the product to an authorized service center for repair. If not used for two months, turn the unit on for 10 minutes with the modeling light off and fire the flash several times over that time period to charge the capacitors. • Handle this product with care.
Charging and Installing the Battery A multivoltage 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz charger is included with the Venture TTL 600 for the rechargeable Li-ion battery. 1. Plug the AC cord into a wall outlet, and the charger’s indicator light will glow green to indicate that power is being received. 2. Connect the DC cord to the battery. The charger indicator light will glow red to indicate the battery is charging, and green to indicate that the battery is charged. 3.
Charging and Installing the Battery (continued) Recharging the Battery When the battery capacity is low, the battery indicator ( ) will blink, and a warning tone will sound. Follow the charging instructions above to recharge the battery. When not in use, the battery loses approximately 3%–14% of its charge per month. It’s recommended to recharge the battery every 2–3 months, even if it’s not in use.
Quick-Start Guide Turning the power on: Move the power switch to the On position. Set the personal ID number: Press and hold the CH/ID button while powering on the unit. Rotate the COMMAND dial to choose the ID number. Press the COMMAND dial to set the selection and continue to the main screen. Restore factory default settings: Press and hold the P.CELL button while powering the unit on. Flash operating mode menu: Press and hold the SOUND/FN button until F3 or F4 appears on the LCD screen.
Preparing for Use Important: Always leave the protective cap on until you are ready to use the light, and remove it before turning on the monolight. Mounting On a Light Stand 1. Loosen the light-stand locking knob, and place the light-stand mount onto a standard 5/8″ spigot. 2. Tighten the locking knob until secure. 3. Make sure the angle adjustment locking knob is also tight. 4.
Preparing for Use (continued) Mounting an Umbrella The stand mount has an integrated umbrella mount. To attach an umbrella, follow these steps: 1. Loosen the umbrella locking screw on the stand mount. 2. Insert the umbrella shaft through the reflector and into the umbrella mount, and tighten the locking screw. Attaching the Pistol Grip 1. Align the mounting screw of the pistol grip with the monolight’s mounting threads. 2. Turn the locking wheel counterclockwise to tighten the mounting screw.
Connecting Your Camera to the Venture TTL 600 Sync Cord The back panel of your monolight has a 1/4″ (6.35 mm) sync input for a wired connection to your camera or a wireless receiver (other than the Venture TTL Wireless Controller). Use the following steps to connect your devices: 1. Insert a 1/4″ (6.35 mm) sync cable plug into the Venture’s sync cable port. 2. Connect the PC connector to your camera’s PC socket or to your wireless controller.
Powering the Monolight and Firing a Test 1. Move the power switch to the ON position. 2. You will hear a confirmation beep, and the charge indicator line ( ) will move across the bottom of the LCD from left to right. When charging is complete, there will be another beep, and the charge indicator will glow red to confirm that the flash is ready to fire. 3. To fire a test flash, press the TEST button. 4.
Configuring the Settings Restoring Factory Presets To restore the factory presets of the Venture TTL 600, press and hold the P.CELL button while powering on the monolight. Note: Manual mode or TTL mode settings that were previously set will not be saved when performing this operation. Selecting the Personal ID Number If you are using the Venture wireless transmitter, the personal ID number on the monolight must match the personal ID number on the wireless transmitter. 1.
Setting the Flash Mode The Venture TTL 600 defaults to manual mode when first powered on. Your last settings will appear on the LCD screen. In this mode, you can set all of the flash parameters on the back panel. Setting the Flash Mode The Venture TTL 600 features two flash modes: Quick and Power. F4-1 - Quick Mode (default): Power is reduced for the benefit of a fast, 1.2 sec. recycle rate, and faster flash duration. The color temperature is 5500 K ±50 K throughout the power range of 1/1 to 1/128.
Setting the Flash Mode (continued) Quick Mode Output power Flash duration (t = 0.5) 1/1 455 1/2 833 1/4 1350 1/8 2560 1/16 3700 1/32 6200 1/64 13500 1/128 19500 Color temp. (K) 5500 ±50 Power Mode 20 Output power Flash duration (t = 0.5) 1/1 385 1/2 750 1/4 1120 1/8 2300 1/16 3200 1/32 5850 1/64 11800 1/128 18500 Color temp.
Setting the Flash Mode (continued) Flash duration (t = 0.5) 1/385 1/455 1/750 1/833 1/1120 1/1350 1/2300 1/2560 1/3200 1/3700 1/5850 1/6200 1/11800 1/13500 1/18500 1/19500 1/1 1/2 Power mode Quick mode 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 Output power To select a flash mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SOUND/FN button for approximately 3 seconds until F4 appears on the LCD screen. If F3 appears on the LCD screen, rotate the COMMAND dial to F4. 2. Press the COMMAND dial to select F4-1 or F4-2. 3.
Setting the Flash Power Output Setting the Flash Power Output The Venture TTL 600 has an 8-stop power range that can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments. Rotate the COMMAND dial to adjust the flash power value from 1/1 (full power) to 1/128 (minimum power). The 1/3-stop increments are displayed in decimal form as ±0.3 and ±0.7. Refer to the Venture Wireless Transmitter’s instruction manual for information on how to set the flash power remotely using TTL.
Setting the Modeling Light The Venture TTL 600 has an integrated 1500 lm LED modeling light. The modeling light’s power output is represented on the LCD screen by 10%–100% (in continuous mode), or by AU (in proportional mode). Modeling light modes Four modeling light modes are available on the Venture TTL 600: F3-0: The modeling light power is in continuous mode and set independently of the flash output. The modeling light will stay on while the flash is recycling.
Setting the Modeling Light (continued) 2. Repeatedly press the COMMAND dial to scroll through the modeling light modes. 3. When the mode you want is displayed, press the SOUND/FN button to select the mode and return to the main screen. Setting the modeling light (F3-0 and F3-1 only): 1. Press the MODEL button to turn on the modeling light. The modeling light power output will be displayed in the modeling light power indicator. 2.
Operating the Venture TTL 600 Turning the Sound On or Off Press the SOUND/FN button to toggle the sound function on or off. The sound icon ( ) on the LCD screen indicates the status of the sound function. Tip: When the sound option is turned off, set the modeling light function to F3-1 or F3-3 to use the modeling light as a visual signal that the flash has recycled.
Operating the Venture TTL 600 (continued) Note: If you’re using modeling light modes F3-2 or F3-3, the modeling light power is set proportionally as you increase or decrease the flash power output. 6. Set the exposure settings you want to use on your camera (check your camera’s manual for specific instructions). 7. Take a test exposure, and make the necessary changes to the camera or monolight. Tip: For best results, a handheld flash meter is recommended when using the manual flash mode.
Using the Venture TTL 600 in TTL Mode Using the Venture TTL 600 in TTL Mode TTL mode allows you to control your Venture TTL 600 monolights remotely from up to 328′ (100 m) away while maintaining TTL functionality. TTL mode can only be used when the Venture TTL 600 is paired with the Venture wireless controller. To set the monolight to TTL mode, follow these steps: 1. Set the personal ID number, channel, and group on the Venture TTL. 2.
Replacing the Flashtube 1. Turn off the power, remove the battery, and wait at least 10 minutes for the flashtube to cool. 2. Remove the glass cover by gently pulling it off of the flash head. 3. Using white cotton gloves or a clean cloth, remove the retention spring wrapped around the top of the flashtube. 4. With needle-nose pliers, unhook the retention spring loop. 5. Once the spring is unhooked, grip the base of the flashtube on each side, and carefully pull it from the retaining sockets. 6.
Best Practices As with any flash unit, the useful life of the flashtube and the unit as a whole depends on the way it is used. Avoiding excessive heat is the key to long life of the product. • The fast recycling feature of the Venture TTL allows a rapid sequence of high-power flashes. However, this feature should be used sparingly, since continuous rapid flashing can cause overheating or damage to the flashtube.
Specifications Monolight 30 Maximum power 600 Ws Operating modes F4-1 (Quick), F4-2 (Power) TTL compatibility Canon, Nikon, Sony HSS compatibility Canon, Nikon, Sony (1/8,000 sec. on available models) Quick mode @10′ (3 m), ISO 200, Deep dish reflector, Direct flash f22.6 Power mode @ 10′ (3 m), ISO 200, Deep dish reflector, Direct flash f32.5 Flash duration (t 0.5) Quick mode: 1/455–1/19,500 Power mode: 1/380–1/18,500 Recycle speed Quick mode: 1.2 sec. Power mode: 3.0 sec.
Specifications (continued) Monolight LED modeling lamp 1500 lm, 5500 K Modeling light modes 4 (2 Independent, 2 Proportional, each with Constant or Blink) Recycling alerts Audio and/or visual Overheat limit Thermal protection circuit Dimensions Length: 8.9ʺ (22.6 cm) Diameter: 4.1ʺ (10.4 cm) Weight Without battery: 3.3 lb. (1.5 kg) With battery: 4.25 lb. (1.9 kg) Battery & Charger Battery type Li-ion, 4000 mA (59.2 Wh) Voltage 14.8 V No. of flashes @ full power Approx.
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.
