User's Manual

7
Flash & Modeling Lamp Settings
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Flash Output
The ash power output is variable over a 4 f/stop range (5 f/stops) from 2.0 to 6.0
adjustable in 1/10 f/stop increments.
The Impact VS-LCD Series Studio Flash allows you to set the modeling light power and
the ash output independently or together.
To Set the Flash Output Only
Press the MODE button
2
once. The display
will read “Flash Adjust” and a numerical
value. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
adjust the ash output. When done, press
the ENTER button. The new ash power
output value will show in the display.
1
Assuming ISO 100 Sensitivity. Guide numbers are shown as a starting point.
You should perform your own evaluations to determine the results you prefer.
2
Please note: After pressing the MODE button the display will return
to the main window if no entry is made within 7 seconds.
Setting Power Guide Number f/stop at 10 ft
1
6.0 Full Power 68 f/22
5.0 1/2 Power 54 f/22
4.0 1/4 Power 43 f/16
3.0 1/8 Power 28 f/11
2.0 1/16 Power 16 f/5.6
Photo Cell Settings
The VS-LCD features a smart photocell
which allows the ash unit to be
triggered by another ash or to be
triggered by a second or third ash to
allow for anti-red eye preashes.
To Set the Photo Cell
Press the MODE button ve times. The
display will read “Photo Cell” and the
current setting. Press the up/down
arrow buttons to adjust the setting to
OFF or one of three modes. When done,
press the ENTER button. An “eye” with a
small number will appear if one of three
autoash settings is on. There will be no
“eye” if the photo cell is not active.
Photo Cell “1”
If you have selected “1” in the procedure
above, the unit will autoash immediately
when another ash is activated in the
same area. The “eye” will show in the
display with a small number “1.”
Photo Cell “2” and “3”
If you have selected “2” in “To Set the
Photo Cell” above, the unit will autoash
on the second ash the photo cell detects
and will ignore the anti-red eye ash,
also known as the “preash.” If you have
selected “3” the unit will autoash on the
third ash detected by the photo cell.
Setting the photo cell to OFF. No autoash.
Autoash set for the rst ash detected.
Autoash set for the second ash detected.
Autoash set for the third ash detected.
Flash:
Voltage:
AC V
F / Times: Times
Flash Adjust:
Photocell:
OFF
Flash:
Voltage:
AC V
F / Times: Times
Flash:
Voltage:
AC V
F / Times: Times
10M 25M 50M 75 M 100M 10Y 25M 50M 75M 100M