ALZO VIDEO SOFTBOX ASSEMBLY

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You will need a 4' x 4' clear table space to assemble the ALZO softbox.

The softbox consists of 6 parts:

1. Outer Skin
2. Steel Rods
3. Speed Ring
4. Inner Diffuser
5. Outer Diffuser
6. Outer Bib

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STEP 1: INSERT OPPOSING RODS
Begin by inserting one of the rods, small end first, through the small elastic loop near the hole in the softbox "Outer skin", shinny side and then into the corner pocket (shown below). The large end of the rod should be near the Outer Skin center hole.

Next, insert the opposing rod in the same manner and then insert the rods large ends into the opposing holes in the "Speed Ring". (figure 3)

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STEP 2: INSERT ROD 3
Now insert the third rod through the center of the speed ring (figure 4), through the elastic loop and then into the 3rd corner pocket. Open up the softbox, rotate the speed ring and insert the third rod into the speed ring capture hole (figure 5)

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STEP 3: INSERT ROD  4
Turn the softbox with the 3 installed rods facing up on the work surface with the loose corner facing forward. Fold back the outer skin as shown (figure 6) and insert the 4th rod into the proper speed ring hole. Do not insert this rod through the elastic loop.

Now tug on the last corner of the softbox outer skin and stretch the fabric to insert the 4th rod into the corner pocket. Be careful not to pull on the corner pocket flap for this could damage the stitching. You may need to twist the steel rod a bit to make the fit. It is a very tight fit.

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STEP 4: ATTACH INNER DIFFUSER
The inner diffuser is optional for it does not substantially improve dispersion of the light and it will reduce the light output. Installing the inner diffuser is a simple matter of attaching the corner Velcro to the Velcro tabs inside the softbox.

Start with one corner then the opposing corner and finally the last 2 corners. Use only about 1/2 of the Velcro tab on the softbox outer skin, leaving space between the diffuser and the side of the softbox. The inner diffuser does not fit tight against the side of the softbox. There is a gap of about 1" for ventilation.

STEP 5: ATTACH OUTER DIFFUSER
The outer diffuser is also optional for you could successfully use the softbox with only the inner diffuser. The outer diffuser fits over the edge of the outer skin and there are Velcro attachments all around. 

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STEP 6: USING THE OUTER BIB
The outer bib is optional and is used to block light exiting from the rear of the ALZO 2000. (Bib installed, see figure 8). CAUTION: Use of this bib can cause thermal shutoff.

We recommend only using the bib when rear exiting light causes a photography problem.

Use of the bib will increase the internal temperature inside the Softbox and could cause the light to thermal overload and shut itself down. This is only a concern when all three lights are left on for long periods of time, in excess of 6 hours.  Using the bib with the softbox in a facing down orientation exacerbates the problem and will reduce the time to internal thermal shutoff.