impact Luxbanx Duo LB-QL300 User manual

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LB-QL300
Luxbanx Duo Softbox
INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Impact.
The Impact Luxbanx Duo LB-QL300 is designed to control and soften light
for your specific photographic needs. Duo softboxes are compatible with
continuous light sources (including quartz, tungsten, HMI and other “hot”
lights, as well as LED or fluorescent lights) and flash (strobe) lighting
sources. Hot lights with a maximum wattage of 300 can be used with this
softbox. Do not use any hot light source with an energy output of more than
300 watts with this softbox.
This versatile softbox has a front surface of 16” × 22”″. A speed ring (not
included) is required to mount the softbox to a light. A front diffuser can
be attached using touch fasteners for a softer, more diffuse light. When
removed, it allows the Luxbanx Duo’s textured silver interior to produce
a more intense light with increased contrast and less light loss than a
standard white softbox.
Warnings
• Warning sign (exclamation triangle) (U+26A0)
• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids.
• Use only with lights of the recommended wattage.
• Handle the unit with care.
• Keep this unit away from children.
• Use parts provided by the manufacturer only.
• Make sure the item is intact and no parts are missing.
• All photos in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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Box Contents
• Softbox fabric shell
• Four flex rods
• Spare flex rod
• Front diffuser
• Carrying case
• User manual
Please follow these instructions carefully when assembling your
LB-QL300 softbox.
There are three parts to your Luxbanx:
• The softbox fabric shell
• Four flex rods
• External front diffuser
A speed ring (not included) is required in order to mount the Luxbanx
softbox to a light. Speed rings are available separately.
Overview

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Luxbanx Assembly Instructions
1. Insert the small tip of a flex
rod through the guide loop
along the seam of the softbox
fabric shell. Insert the tip into
the anchoring pocket at the
front end of the softbox. The
large tip of the flex rod should
be positioned at the rear
of the softbox fabric shell.
Repeat this step with the
remaining flex rods.
2. With the speed ring’s reflector
mount facing away from the
softbox, insert the end of a
flex rod into a rod hole in the
speed ring.

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Luxbanx Assembly Instructions
3. Insert the second flex rod in
the softbox fabric shell into
the hole in the speed ring that
is directly opposite the first
hole used. Flex the rod gently
but firmly until it is securely
seated in the speed ring.
4. Insert the third and fourth flex
rods into the speed ring in the
same manner. As each flex
rod is inserted, flex it gently
but firmly into position until
each rod is securely seated in
the speed ring.

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5. Fold the flaps of the softbox
shell over the speed ring,
and press down on the touch
fasteners to close the back of
the softbox.
6. If you’re using a hot light
(quartz, tungsten, HMI, etc.)
make sure to open the four
vents on the sides of the
softbox.
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7. Attach the diffuser to the front
of the softbox with the touch
fastener. Make sure that the
touch fastener is in contact
with the softbox all the way
around the perimeter, so that
no direct light can escape.
8. With your light unit’s power
switched off, mount the speed
ring to the light unit (refer to
your light’s user manual for
attachment instructions).
Luxbanx Assembly Instructions

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Luxbanx Assembly Instructions
Note: The first time you use your LB-QL300 softbox with a hot light, there
may be a slight odor and a small amount of smoke. This is a result of
manufacturing residue burning off, and it should last only a minute or two.
An optional Luxbanx grid provides
more control over the light of your
softbox by producing a narrower
beam of light than the softbox
alone.
When using the optional Luxbanx
Grid, be sure to install the softbox
front diffuser at the rear edge of the
softbox touch fastener strip. This
will allow enough of the softbox
touch fastener strip to be visible
so that there is room to install the
Luxbanx grid at the front edge of
the touch fastener strip. Press the
grid’s touch fastener firmly against
the softbox’s touch fastener strip
as smoothly as possible along
the length of one side. Repeat for
the remaining sides of the grid,
attaching sides in opposite pairs.

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Luxbanx Disassembly Instructions
1. Turn off the power to your
light head, and disconnect the
power cord from the power
supply.
2. Allow time for the light unit,
flex rods, and speed ring to
cool off before proceeding.
3. Dismount the softbox
assembly from the light head.
4. Pull the flex rods out of the
speed ring, using the same
opposite rod pattern used in
assembly.
5. You can leave the diffuser in
place if you wish. The softbox
will roll up for storage with its
diffuser in place.

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Recommended Accessories
Notes
• Luxbanx Grid LBG-R-S
• Speed Ring (required)