Tiffen Lowel SoftCore - Manual

Hook The Lowel SoftCore™ is a professional lighting
system. Read these instructions and lamp
manufacturers warnings before operating.
n Not for household use. Use only for photo-
graphic lighting (video & film imaging) purposes.
n Do not leave SoftCore unattended.
n Do not exceed maximum rated wattage for unit,
or lampheads.
n Use maximum 100 Watt lamps.
n Consult chart for proper stand choice when
changing lampheads, lamps, & softboxes.
n Always unplug unit and allow to cool before
relamping, changing lampheads, or storing.
n Tighten lamps securely in lamp socket by
holding lamp at plastic base.
n Make certain that lamp voltage matches power
source voltage. The units use lamps of different volt
ages (example: never connect a 120 volt lamp to
a 230 volt source).
n Do not use near standing water or in damp
locations.
n Never bypass plug’s ground pin.
n Do not interfere with unit’s ventilation.
n Make sure proper power cable is attached,
for voltage being used.
n Always use Safety Cables, when mounting
SoftCore overhead.
n Always use a stand with sufficient support
when using larger lampheads & softboxes.
n Do not attempt to open unit, no user serviceable
parts inside.
n Unplug before cleaning. Do not operate while
fixture is damp.
n Always operate Softcore with softbox attached.
Do not use a softbox too small for the lamps installed
(example: do not use a softbox where the lamp is in
contact with the softbox or where the softbox applies
any pressure to the lamp).
Fluorescent Warnings
n Avoid looking directly at the tubes for extended
periods of time.
n Fluorescent tubes contain highly poisonous
mercury.
n In the event of lamp breakage, avoid contact
with broken pieces, and dispose of properly.
n Read lamp manufacturers information fully.
Warnings Supplied Components
Having rotated the arms to an “X” orientation, begin by attaching the stud end of one of the
softbox rods using the technique shown above (A & B). Holding the Arm firmly, place the
stud end of a rod into the ‘cup’ of the Hook Arm receptacle from the front, and then flex the
rod around the hook from behind so that it rests inside the hook.
Rotate the arms slightly for convenience as you attach the remaining 3 rods to arms in the
same manner. If needed during attachment, you can loosen or tighten the rotation of arms
with the Rotation Lock lever, behind the arms. (Note: tightness of the Rotation Lock can
be adjusted with the screw-threaded nut on its underside).
With a little practice, installation becomes easy.
Completed Rod installation should look as shown from
the front of the softbox (bottom Right). Release the
Rotation Lock lever to rotate the softbox, if needed.
Rotation
Lock Lever Rotation Tilt-lock
Lever
Instructions
SoftCore™ has 4 rotating fold-out arms
to hold conventional softbox attachments
(video or strobe). The 4 Hook Arm
Connectors are specially designed to
make softbox attachment quick & con-
venient. Familiarize yourself with the
above details before setting up.
The setup process is slightly different,
depending on whether your softbox
has a front diffuser that is removable,
or permanently attached. We will first
show installation with a removable
diffuser softbox.
Setting Up SoftCore™
Hold Firmly Hold Firmly Hold Firmly
Hold Firmly Rotation Lock & Adjustment Hold Firmly Softbox Attached
Rod into Arm Receptacle Flex Around to Hook
B A
Rotate to Attach Next Arm
As shown above, attach SoftCore™
to 5/8” stand stud and tighten stand locking
knob. Important: the Tilt-lock Lever should
be on the right side if viewed from the front.
Point the Softcore downward slightly and
tighten Tilt-lock Lever. Fold out the 4 Hook
Arm Connectors, and rotate them so they
are oriented in an “X” position. Your softbox
should have its 4 flexible rods installed
in its 4 corner guides before attaching
to the SoftCore.
SoftCore should be unplugged for setup.
The Lowel SoftCore™
(code SX-10) has several quick
exchange accessory lamphead
options.
SoftCore™ has an IEC connector
at the end of its integral power
cable to attach to its supplied
switched AC cable.