Tiffen Lowel SoftCore - Manual (Page 2)

SoftCore with
FLO-X3 & Softbox
FLO-X1 Lamphead
Using SoftCore ™ with eXchange ™ Lampheads
Instructions
The FLO-X1 lamphead has a single Edison
socket and is switchless. Used with the
SoftCore, it holds a single screw-threaded
fluorescent lamp, for use with smaller soft-
boxes where a lower output from a closer
range is needed.
Push & twist the FLO-X1 head to install on the SoftCore. Carefully install fluorescent lamp by holding it at its base. Softboxes with attached front
diffusers can be installed now. Attach power cord to
SoftCore, plug in, and turn on
the cable switch.
Installing FLO-X1
Use the same basic steps as if installing the FLO-X3. Make sure unit is unplugged. (If your softbox has a removable
front diffuser, attach the softbox first.)
When complete, install front diffuser
on Softbox, using its velcro edges.
Attach power cord to SoftCore, plug in,
and turn on the cable switch. Control
individual lamps with their switches.
From the front of SoftCore/softbox, with the diffuser removed, install the unlamped FLO-X3 lamphead by lining up the
hook-shaped cutouts on its sides with the pins on the sides of the center base of the SoftCore. Hold light / stand for stability,
as you push in & twist lamphead in a clockwise direction to lock it in place. Note: the pins and cutouts are 2 different sizes,
and will only fit one way. Install the 3 lamps carefully, holding each by its large plastic
base as they are tightened. Each lamp socket is individually
switched on the lamphead.
For Softboxes With Permanent Front Diffusers
To set up SoftCore™ using a softbox with a permanently mounted front diffuser, install lamphead and
lamps before attaching the softbox. Carefully place softbox, with rods installed, over lamphead & lamps
from the front of the SoftCore. Install rods in same order as described previously. Make sure that stand
fittings & Tilt-lock Lever are tightly secured. Also use extra caution when placing the softbox over the
lamphead and lamps. Center the lamphead & lamps over a stand leg for added stability and balance.
FLO-X3 Lamphead
1 2 3 4
Switch