User Manual

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TEST Button

There are three ways to trigger your ash, but the simplest is to press the red TEST

button. This is useful when you need to discharge the power built up in the ash unit,

for example, just before replacing the ashtube (more on that later).

Sync Connection

The sync jack on the EX-100A Monolight may be used for

direct connection to a camera set to ‘X’ synchronization.

Insert the “PC” end of the supplied sync cord into the

connection on your camera and the other mini-plug end

into the sync jack on the back panel of the EX-100A.

A radio slave receiver with a mini-plug may also be

plugged into this jack.

Photo Cell

The EX-100A Monolight features a photo cell which

allows the ﬂash unit to be triggered by another ﬂash.

This is called “Slave Mode.” The photo cell is located on

the back panel next to the ready light. The photo cell is

very sensitive, but some experimentation with

positioning may be necessary to ensure a reliable trigger,

particularly if the cell is not in the direct line of sight of

the triggering ash unit. Avoid directly illuminating the

photo cell from a continuous light source (such as ceiling

lights or windows) since this can prevent correct

operation. Very high ceilings can also affect the

operation of the photo cell.

The EX-100A is always in Slave Mode, even when using

sync cords. To disable the photo cell, cover both the

ready and photo cell sensors with black electrical tape.

Triggering the Flash

Sync connection: step 1

Sync connection: step 2

The photo cell sensor

Breaking Down Your Softbox

Turn off the power to your light head and

disconnect the power supply. Unmount the

softbox assembly from the monolight.

Remove both diffusers. Release a ex rod

by folding the corner of the softbox away

from its captured rod.

The second rod to be released should be

the one opposite the rst. Continue with

the third and fourth ex rods.

Pull the ex rods from the mounting ring.

Stow everything until the next shoot.

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