Elinchrom ELC Pro HD Monolight

Quick Start Guide

Elinchrom Studio App / Software

Speed up your workflow with the Elinchrom App / Software and take control of your light wherever you are.

Control up to 20 units
Save and reload presets
Edit a friendly name
Change group by drag & drop

Available on macOS, Windows, Android and iOS.

Learn more: www.elinchrom.com/range/app-software/

Error Management

Error Code	Description	Solution
1	Capacitor over voltage	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
2	Over heat	Wait until the unit has cooled down. The unit will switch back to the normal operation as soon as the temperature decreases to a normal working level.
3	Discharge error	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
4	Charge timeout error	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
5	Zero detect fault	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
6	Charge hold error	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
8	Fan error	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
10	Supply input voltage too high	The unit has detected a mains supply fault. Please check the mains/battery supply. It could be not working correctly.
11	Supply input voltage too low	The unit has detected a mains supply fault. Please check the mains/battery supply. It could be not working correctly.
12	Supply under voltage detected until charge	The unit has detected a mains supply fault. Please check the mains/battery supply. It could be not working correctly.
15	Temperatur sensor "Heat Sink" not connected	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
16	Temperatur sensor "Front" not connected	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
17	Temperatur sensor "Charge" not connected	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
20	Power Board not connected/found	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
24	Capacitor voltage symmetry error	Switch the unit off, wait 10 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
28	Flash tube after glow	Switch the unit off, wait 2 minutes and switch the unit on again. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at an authorized Elinchrom service centre.

Display Panel Information

Display Panel – Dashboard

The Dashboard displays the following information:

1. EL-Skyport synchronisation: Indicates normal or speed mode.
2. EL-Skyport Frequency channel: Shows the current frequency channel.
3. EL-Skyport Group number: Displays the current group number.
4. Photocell status: Indicates the status of the photocell.
5. Ready beep: Indicates if the ready beep is on or off.
6. Power in J: Displays the power output in Joules.
7. Flash duration in s: Shows the flash duration in seconds.
8. Flash function: Indicates the current flash function.
9. Flash function value: Displays the value of the flash function.
10. Increase 1 f-stop (R): Button to increase power by 1 f-stop.
11. Open flash test (S): Button to perform an open flash test.
12. Decrease 1 f-stop (L): Button to decrease power by 1 f-stop.
13. Recycling mode: Shows the current recycling mode.
14. Power in f-stop equivalent: Displays power in f-stop equivalent.

Display Panel – Main Menu

The Main Menu allows navigation through various settings:

1. Menu title: Displays the current menu title.
2. Menu selected: Highlights the currently selected menu item.
3. Menu exit (back to dashboard) (R): Button to exit the menu and return to the dashboard.
4. Enter (S): Button to enter a selected menu item.
5. Back (L): Button to go back to the previous menu level.

Available menu categories include:

Audio: Settings for beep volume and beep tone.
Flash Mode: Options like sequence, delayed, strobo, with settings for frequency, duration, and recycling time.
Power Settings: Includes auto standby and auto off timers.
Statistics: Displays unit usage and flash count.
User Preset: Allows saving and loading presets (1-4).
Modelling Lamp: Settings for modeling lamp mode (off, free, prop) and proportional value.
VFC (Visual Flash Control): Option to enable/disable.
Knob Button (S): Configuration for the knob button function.

Flash Ready Activation: A setting to enable/disable flash release before 100% ready. When 'ENABLED', Strobo mode works at maximum speeds; when 'DISABLED', flashes are released only when charge level is reached for accurate exposures. Activation is done by holding ON + knob button (S) when the unit is OFF.

Display Panel – Modeling Lamp

Controls and displays for the modeling lamp:

1. Setting title: Name of the current setting.
2. Modelling lamp status: On/Off status of the modeling lamp.
3. Back to dashboard (R): Button to return to the dashboard.
4. Visual Flash Confirmation function (S): Activates visual flash confirmation.
5. Proportional modelling lamp setup (L): Adjusts proportional modeling lamp settings.
6. Proportional modelling lamp value: Sets the proportional value (e.g., -0.5 to -2.0 f-Stop).
7. Visual Flash Confirmation status: Indicates status of visual flash confirmation.
8. Modelling lamp power in f-stop: Displays modeling lamp power in f-stop.

Knob Color Info

Display Color	Description
Green	Ready
Green blinking	Discharging
Orange	Charging
Red blinking	Flashing before 100% ready
Red breathing	Stand by

Elinchrom Support and Information

For further assistance, please visit:

Website: www.elinchrom.com

Support Email: support@elinchrom.ch

Phone: +41 21 637 26 77

Address: Av. de Longemalle 11, CH-1020 Renens, Switzerland

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Download the ELC Pro HD User Guide: www.elinchrom.ch/support

Elinchrom is a registered trademark of ELINCHROM LTD, RENENS, SWITZERLAND.

Document reference: QSG ELC PRO HD - 73019 - 06.2022