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elinca sa switzerland www.elinchrom.com
Operating Manual
Style RX 300 Style RX 600 Style RX 1200
Version 230V - 20625 Version 230V - 20626 Version 230V - 20627
120V - 20725 120V - 20726 120V - 20727
Canada 120V - 20725.1VS Canada 120V - 20726.1VS Canada 120V - 20727.1VS
Elinca S.A Style RX 01.01.2007 ENG (73253) Printed in Switzerland
English
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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 Flash tube replacement 11 Technical Data 12 Elinchrom Accessories 13 Guarantee 14 P.S: Technical data subject to change. The listed values are guide valu
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Introduction The Elinchrom Style RX is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland Dear Photographer, Thank you for buying your Style RX 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 RX 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, and 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 RX 300/600/1200 Name of responsible party: Elinca S.A Av. De Longemalle 11 1020 Renens / Switzerland Pho
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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. The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though disconnected
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Before you start ! The Style RX unit voltage must correspond with your mains voltage. Style RX are delivered in 120V or 230V versions. 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 RX 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 su
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Control Panel 13 14 15 18 9 10 8 7 6 12 11 4 5 22 3 2 20 16 1 21 19 17 Overview of controls 1.Mains inlet socket 12. + Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops 2.Mains fuse (slow blow) 1 3. 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/discha
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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
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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 RX compact flash units, use maximum 250 - 300W modelling lamps. 230V Modelling lamps and fus
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Digital Power Display The actual flash power is displayed in a f-stop compatible format. The power range is 6 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 1/32th 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: This "Style 300RX, 600RX and 1200RX" units have
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Wireless Remote Control and Flash Triggering All RX units, Style RX, Digital RX, Ranger RX are equipped with the Remote Plug, to connect the EL-Skyport Trigger and Remote System. With the EL- Skyport RX Trigger Set 19362, the RX units can be triggered wireless, up to approximately 100 m distance. Apart from triggering, the Transmitter offers modelling lamp on /off settings and flash power control in 1/10th steps. By using the EL- Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361, all RX function
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Flash tube replacement If the unit does not flash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power, it could be that the flashtube 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 flash tube 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 i
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Features • Locking bayonet ring for accessory and reflector fitting • Tilthead whit 5/8" - inch stand socket • Thermal safety • User replaceable flash tube UV coated (5650°K) • Halogen modelling lamp 250W, with E27 fitting, and 300W/GX6.35for Style 1200RX (230V Version) • Silent fan cooling • 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. • Auto dumping function.
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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 set 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
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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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