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elinca sa switzerland www.elinchrom.com
Operating Manual
Style FX 100/400
English
Elinca S.A Style FX 01.01.2007 ENG (73276) Printed in Switzerland
190/260V
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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 DVD, «The beginner’s guide to light» 11 Troubleshooting 7, 11 Technical Data 12 Elinchrom Accessories 13 Guarantee 14 PS: Technical data subject to change. The listed values a
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Introduction The Elinchrom Style FX is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland Dear Photographer, Thank you for buying your Style FX 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 FX 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 FX 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 Style FX are adapted for operation on 190-260V/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 FX 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 protective cover (note: first tur
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Control Panel 13 14 15 18 9 10 7 8 12 11 5 4 6 2 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 Illuminated 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, Amphenol + jack 3.5 mm 16. Tilt head clamp 7.Digital power display and 17. Knurled clamp screw charge/discharge
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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 unit. This unit i
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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 FX compact flash units, use maximum 200 - 250W modelling lamps Modelling lamps and fuse (23
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Digital power display The actual flash power is shown 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". Note: The "Style 100 FX and 400 FX" units have an integrated discharge system, protected by a thermic switch. To avoid overheating
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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 The standard socket 3.5 mm mini-jack (6). N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync outlets. ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5V) for security reasons. Test and Ready O
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Troubleshooting 1. The mains switch (3) is ON ("I" position), but does not light up: • Switch OFF the unit and change the mains fuse (2) • Use only time-lag fuse (16 AT), corresponding to the Style FX model 2. The switch (3) is lit, the open flash ready is lighting up but does not function. • The flashtube in the flashhead may be faulty • You cannot change the flashtube by yourself! => please return the unit to an authorised Elinchrom servic
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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. • Socket for Plug-In remote control. • 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 • Halogen modelling lamp 100W, with E27 fitting, or optional alternative *200W/GX6.35 with adaptator code 23101.
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Elinchrom Accessories code Reflectors Wide angle ø 16 cm /90° 26143 Compact ø 18 cm /60° 26144 Standard ø 21 cm /50° 26141 Mini soft ø 44 cm silver 26166 Mini soft ø 44 cm white 26168 Snoot & Grid 26061 Grid for snoot 26427 Grids Grid set for reflector 18 cm 26135 Grid set for 21 cm 26051 Filters Set of 10 color/mixed filters for 21 cm x 21 cm 26243 Polarizing filter 21 cm
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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, la
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