Rotalux
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1. a i M c E elinchrom GRO p F creative image lighting technology Rotalux Family New Rotalux rectangular 60 x 80 cm 90 x 110 cm New Rotalux octagonal 175 cm Rotalux Diffuser Reflector Improved quality of the diffusing and reflecting fabriks Hooded Diffuser reduces the spread of light RotaGrid sharper cut off direct light Grey rip piping professional finish Rotalux Speed Ring Lightweight Speed Ring only 263 g Moulded Elinchrom Logo Redesigned locking with wing nut Redesigned snap locks oat e pm Every Sofboxes come with Reflectiv Fabric External Diffuser Internal Diffuser Speed Ring d t Rods de Carrying Bag a s q 1 J 7 1 y I i j Standard 26187 26185 o I 1 lj Hooded Diffuser 26770 26328 l l Size cm 270 2100 1h Depth cm 40 65 5 LI A i Standard 26175 26176 Hooded Diffuser 26318 26319 Rotagrid 26110 26111 Size cm 60 x 80 90x 110 Depth cm 30 20 42 Warranty 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 ELINCHROM agent This guarantee is not valid for equipment which has been misused dismantled modified or repai2. garantie les tubes clairs les lampes pilotes et le vieillissement des condensateurs ELINCHROM n est pas responsable de dommages r sultant d un fonctionnemement d fectueux de l appareil perte de film manque gagner ou autres frais Questo prodotto ELINCHROM sar riparato gratuitamente da un agente della casa produttrice se durante un periodo di 24 mesi dalla data dell acquisto il suo funzionamento danneggiato da un difetto di fabbricazione o di materiale Il prodotto difettoso dovr essere inviato immediatamente a un centro autorizzato o ad un rappresentante ELINCHROM Questa garanzia non si applica ad apparecchiature usate in modo non conforme che sono state smontate su cui hanno operato o che sono state riparate da personale non appartenente alla rete di distribuzione ELINCHROM Parimenti essa non copre lampadine per flash lampade e il normale ammortamento dei condensatori Non ci si assume la responsabilit di danni derivanti da un funzionamento insoddisfacente dell apparecchio come pellicole rovinate o spese similari Este aparato ELINCHROM ser reparado gratuitamente por el vendedor en caso de mal funcionamiento imputable a un defecto de fabricaci n o de material surgido durante los 24 meses siguientes a la fecha de compra El aparato detectuoso deber ser enviado r pidamente al comerciante o al agente ELINCHROM Esta garant a no es v lida para los aparatos sometidos a un uso anormal desmontados modificados a re
3. A e d eRdec ua ELINCHROM S A P O Box 458 Avenue de Longemalle 11 CH 1020 Renens Switzerland N Dealer H ndler N gociant II distributore El comerciante elnchrom creative image lighting technology Elinchrom SA Rotalux 04 02 2011 73320
4. E3 elnchrom creative image lighting technology is a registered trademark of ELINCHROM LTD RENENS SWITZERLAND USER MANUAL GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG MANUEL D UTILISATION MANUALE D USO MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Rotalux Elinchrom SA Rotalux 23 05 2011 73320 C E introduction f 4 Characteristics 4 Security Advise z s 1 Assembling the Rotalux Softbox d 6 2 Mounting the Rotalux Softbox on the Elinchrom flash unit f 7 Warranty 1 S 2 DE Einleitung 8 Charakteristik 9 S und ns ees 1 Zusammenbau der Softbox BE m 10 E E Ro MU E Lo N E ha 28 f Introduction 12 A n it Avertissement de s curit 13 A 2 Montage d une boite Rotalux sur une unit flash Elinchrom 15 DO 5 Introduzione 16 Caratteristiche te na M E nes D 1 Montaggio del softbox Rotalux 19 2 Montaggio dei softbox Rotalux sui flash Elinchrom O 20 Wy 0 o 8 E Introducci n 21 Canes 000 ooo 22 AS D Montaje de la caja de luz Rotalux 24 2 Montaje de una caja de luz Rotalux en una a antorcha Elinchrom 25 are vin x Rotalux Softbox User Manual Introduction Dear Photographer Thank you for buying the ELINCHROM Rotalux Softbox 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 tests both d
5. be damaged by excessive heat Rotalux Softbox User Manual 1 Assembling the Rotalux Softbox A Place the speed ring with the locking knob for the 360 revolving system at the top on a firm horizontal surface B Pull out each of the rod sockets and move them into the 90 vertical position and release C Place the speed ring on the centre of the reflection cloth D Ensure that the slots of the rod sockets coincide with the seams of the reflection cloth E Insert the bare ends of the rods into the sockets of the speed ring F Que at a time bend rods opposite outwards applying gradual pressure on the capped end to give slight curvature Manipulate the respective capped ends to fit into the cloth pockets at the coinciding corners of the reflection cloth If necessary readjust shown in picture 1 D G The rods fixed at both ends have now a convex curve Hold the rod and twist each to make the curve concave H Hold down the speed ring in a fixed position Que at a time apply pressure on the rods near the rod socket The rod sockets return to the previous horizontal position and lock The reflection cloth now acquires a concave tent like curvature I The Rotalux Softbox is now ready to be mounted on the flash unit 2 Mounting the Rotalux Softbox on the Elinchrom flash unit A Turn the locking ring of the flash unit mounted on the tripod anti clockwise to unlock the bayonet Remove the protective cap from the f
6. gles for Rotalux softboxes Adapter Speed Rings for other flash brands such as Profoto H Bowens Hensel Alien Bees Balcar are available soon Adapters for additional brands are in process Security Advise The maximum modelling lamp wattage for all Rotalux softboxes is limited to 300 W Ensure that the Rotalux is correctly assembled and locked to the flash unit The unit the flash tube and accessories may become very hot during and after use To avoid injuries handle with isolating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down Even though we use fire retardant materials the fabric should never get in contact with the hot flash tube or the modelling lamp The metal Speed Ring and the locking knob for the revolving system may heat up enormously when the flash unit is used at maximum flash and modelling lamp power levels Please wait until the parts have cooled down before packing away Always switch the flash unit off before fitting or exchanging reflectors and softboxes Ensure that the ventilation system of flashunits is working correctly Double check that the internal fabric diffuser is correctly fitted and does not make contact with the hot flash tube and modelling lamp Lower the modelling lamp power and reduce the number of flashes per minute when small size softboxes are used such as the Rotalux models 26178 26180 26181 26175 The reflective surface is very close to the modelling lamp flashtube The fabric can
7. lash unit anti clockwise B Ensure that the locking knob on the speed ring is tightened see 2 C Insert the Rotalux speed ring and turn clock wise It clicks into place Turn the locking ring clockwise to lock the bayonet with the Rotalux speed ring attached C The angle of the Rotalux softbox can be adjusted with the revolving system Unlock the locking knob of the speed ring and turn the softbox into the desired position Make sure that the speed ring is locked in the bayonet of the flash unit whilst turning the softbox NOTE The speed ring and the locking knob may become hot when the Rotalux is in use Protect your hands with heat resistant gloves and switch off the unit and disconnect it from the mains when you need to adjust the softbox angle D Attach the diffusing cloths of the softbox E Fix the cloths with the Velcro fastening tapes along the softbox sides and edges ALUA Standard 26180 26181 Hooded Diffuser lt 26324 26325 5 S Optional diffuser _ _ 15x90cm _ _ 25x130cm 15x130cm 26268 26270 26269 Size cm 35x90 130 x 50 Depth cm 25 42 Standard 26183 26184 26186 Hooded Diffuser 3 26326 26327 26320 Size cm 100 135 175 Depth cm 32 42 50 Standard 26178 26179 7 Hooded Diffuser i 26322 E gt 26323 Rotagrid 26117 Size cm 70x70 100 x 100 Depth cm 32 42
8. parados por personas que no pertenecen a la red de distribuci n ELINCHROM Esta garant a no incluye los tubos de destello los capacitores y el envejecimiento normal de las bombillas de luz de modelado as como tambi n cualquier dafio que pueda resultar del funcionamiento defectuoso del aparato p rdida de film gastos de desplazamiento p rdida de ganancias etc Please register your Elinchrom product online under Bitte registrieren Sie ihr Elinchrom Produkt unter Veuillez enregistrer votre produit Elinchrom on line sous Per favore registrare il suo prodotto Elinchrom in linea sul sito Por favor registre su producto Elinchrom por internet www elinchrom com SUPPORT LOGIN In case you cannot register your Elinchrom unit via internet please fill in the Guarantee card and post it to ELINCHROM Please return this registration card directly to Diese Registrierkarte bitte direkt zur cksenden an Veuillez retourner cette carte d enregistrement directement Vi preghiamo di far pervenire questa cartolina di iscrizione direttamente a Por favor env e esta tarjeta de registro directamente a Elinchrom model Elinchrom Modell Elinchrom mod le Modello di Elinchrom Modelo de Elinchrom Date of purchase Kaufdatum La date d achat La data di acquisto La fecha de la compra Your full name and address Name und Adresse Votre nom complet et adresse ll suo nome pieno ed indirizza Su nombre completo y direcci n
9. red by persons not belonging to the ELINCHROM distribution network It does not cover flash tubes lamps and the normal ageing of capacitors No responsibilities can be accepted for damage resulting from unsatisfactory operation of the equipment such as wasted film or other expenses Dieses ELINCHROM Produkt wird durch den Verk ufer des Ger tes kostenlos repariert falls sich innerhalb von 24 Monaten ab Verkaufsdatum durch Fabrikations oder Materialfehler verursachte Mangel auftreten Senden Sie das Ger t sofort an den zustandigen Handler oder ELINCHROM Vertreter Der Garantieanspruch entf llt wenn das Ger t unsachgem ss behandelt oder durch unberechtigte Personen demontiert umgebaut oder repariert wurde Ausgeschlossen von dieser Garantie sind Blitzr hren Lampen das normale Altern von Kondensatoren sowie Sch den die durch ein defektes Ger t entstehen k nnten z B Filmverlust Reise und andere Kosten Cet appareil ELINCHROM sera gratuitement remis en tat par son vendeur en cas de mauvais fonctionnement imputable un d faut de fabrication ou de composants apparu dans un d lai de 24 mois partir de la date d achat L appareil doit tre envoy d s que possible l adresse du vendeur ou de l agent ELINCHROM autoris Cette garantie n est plus valable pour les appareils soumis un usage non appropri d mont s modifi s ou r par s par des personnes n appartenant pas au r seau de distribution ELINCHROM Sont exclus de cette
10. uring and after manufacture We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service Please read the instructions carefully before use for your safety and to obtain maximum benefit from many features Your Elinchrom Team The easy mounting Rotalux system is probably the most widely copied of all Softbox systems However it is easier to copy a design than a quality and they remain the best units in their class What continues to make the Elinchrom units unique are the optional sets of deflectors gold silver frosted and translucent that enable the softness hardness and colour to be modified fitting centrally over the flashtube at your chosen distance Folding down like an umbrella they are easily transported or just kept clean in their included carrying bag Characteristics e Rotalux Speedring with improved mechanics and extremely lightweight only 263 g Improved finish of the Rotalux reflector tissue with grey piping for better light efficiency 360 revolving system e Folds down like an umbrella without dismounting the softbox The translucent Deflector to modify softness is included Carrying bag for a folded Rotalux is included Optional Hooded Diffusers to control the light spread are available for all Rotalux Optional Rotagrids for direct lighting are available for the Rotalux 70x70 cm 60x80 cm and the 90x110 cm Lighttools offers a wide range of grids in different sizes and an
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