INSTARTER Spactar Bi Color P-Pocket LED Instruction Manual

INSTARTER Spactar Bi Color P-Pocket LED

Intended use

This battery-operated rectangular light panel with adjustable white light is designed to illuminate and accentuate photo and film shoots in private studios and households as well as in industrial or commercial photo and film studios. For use indoors and in dry conditions outdoors. Specially developed to meet the requirements of photo and video recordings. Not suitable for permanent lighting, not suitable as a light source for room lighting.

Understanding this manual
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product for the first time. They contain all the information you need to prevent injury and damage to property.
It is imperative that you follow all safety instructions contained herein.
Keep this manual as long as you own the product.
If you sell or transfer the product to a third party, make sure that you also hand over this manual.

Symbols for safety instructions in this manual

moderate injury.
WARNING| Danger with a medium risk level which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

Important safety notes

Danger from bright light:

• The bright light of an LED lamp can damage eyes and lead to after-images. Do not look directly at the light source. When looking towards the light, a safety distance of at least 3 m (9.84 ft) must be maintained. Where necessary, use diffusers between lamp and model or object. Do not use the lamp to illuminate photographs of small children or babies. Do not use to illuminate people who are operating machines or steering vehicles!

Risk of electric shock, risk of burns

• Note that the device is still powered even when it is switched off. The device has a permanently installed battery that cannot be exchanged by the user.
• Switch off the device when not in use.
• Only operate the device in dry conditions.
• Do not throw or drop the device under any circumstances. The battery is shock-sensitive and inflammable.
• Make sure that the device is not dropped. If you have dropped the device, have it checked by a qualified electrician. Only then switch the device on again.
• If the device is damaged or broken, do not use it and do not open it. Never repair the device yourself. Only a qualified electrician may repair the device.
• Always maintain the device in accordance with these operating instructions. Only a qualified electrician may replace illuminants or the battery.
• Do not charge the battery in the device unattended.
• Check the charger and cable before charging. Do not use if the charger or cable is damaged.

Danger from small parts and fragments:

• Illuminants can break and splinter if you bump into the light panel. Splinters can injure eyes and skin. Handle the light panel carefully so that the illuminants do not break.
• Risk of suffocation from small parts! Keep the device and packaging material away from children and pets.

Unpacking and checking the device:

1. Carefully unpack the items included in the delivery.
2. Check the scope of delivery for completeness immediately after you have received the product.
3. Detailed information about the scope of delivery of your model can be found in chapter 13 of this manual.
4. Check that the items included in the scope of delivery are undamaged. If the delivery is incomplete or faulty, please contact the WALSER customer service (info@walser.de).

Overview of components and control elements

Picture shows 23123 Instarter Spectar Bi-Color P-Pocket LED 0.6

Picture shows 23124 Instarter Spectar Bi-Color Flex P-Pocket LED 1.0

Prepare the device for use

Charging the battery

The battery can be fully charged within approximately 2.5 hours (23123) / 3.5 hours (23124). Before using the device for the first time, fully charge the battery via the charging port (9). The device features an automatic charge current cut-off function so that the battery cannot be overcharged. The unit can be used while charging, because of the strong heating this is not recommended in already hot environments. We recommend to disconnect the charger from the mains as soon as the charging process is complete. Charge the battery if you do not use the device for a long time or if the battery is discharged. Charge the device at least every three months. Avoid a deep discharge and charge the battery soon after it has been discharged.

Mounting on a tripod or bracket

The unit is equipped with several 1/4 inch threaded bores (7). This allows the lamp to be mounted on a stand, handle, magic arm or other brackets. It can also be attached to the supplied ball head, which in turn can be attached to the hot shoe of a camera or a smartphone holder. The tripod must stand even, securely and non-slip.

Diffusor

The luminaire 23124 comes with a removable diffuser. (Luminaire 23123 features a fixed diffuser.) This can be snapped into the recesses in the housing of the luminaire with its holders. Removal is done by gently lifting one of the tabs at the corners of the diffuser.
The diffuser changes the light characteristics. The light becomes softer as it is more widely scattered. The shadows are not as hard-edged when the diffuser is used. The luminous efficacy decreases because the light is emitted more widely.
Without the diffuser, the light becomes harder as it is more focused. The shadows are more sharp-edged. The luminous efficiency increases because the light is more strongly focused on the subject.

WARNING
Batteries can leak or explode if handled improperly. Do not place the device in a fire or expose it to direct heat. If battery fluid comes into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Operating and handling the device

Make the unit ready for operation as described in the previous chapters. Use the unit only in dry conditions and not at temperatures above 40° C. The unit warns you if the temperature is too high or too low. The performance of the battery depends on the ambient temperature. The symbols in the display show the brightness in percent and the colour temperature in degrees Kelvin. At the top left, you will find a forecast of how long the lamp can remain lit with the selected settings. At the top right, you will see the battery charge level and a charging symbol when charging. A temperature warning, if any, is displayed in the top centre.

CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot housing parts, especially during prolonged use.

Switching on and off

To switch on, press the on/off/menu button (1) for 3 seconds (23123) or for 2 seconds (23124). The lamp turns on at 3200 K and 1% (23123) or 5% (23124) power. To switch off, press the button for the specified duration.

Luminaire control

Briefly and repeatedly pressing the on/off/menu button (1) toggles back and forth between the setting options for color temperature and brightness. An arrow on the display (2) shows which of the values you can now set. Use the rocker button for plus (3) and minus (4) to set the desired value. The brightness jumps in 5% steps, the color temperature in 100K steps.

Power bank

The battery of the lamp can also be used as a power bank. For this purpose, the lamp has a USB-A output (23123) / a USB-C output (23124) to which a corresponding charging cable can be connected. Please note:
While the light is charging its own battery, it cannot be used as a power bank.
When the charge level is high, the light can be used as a power bank and as a light at the same time. At medium charge levels, the maximum lighting brightness is limited if the light is used as a power bank.
When the charge levels are low, the lighting is no longer available if the light is used as a power bank.

Transporting and storing the device

1. Switch off the device.
2. Let the device cool down completely.
3. Clean the device if necessary (see chapter 11).
4. Place the device and all dismantled elements in the article packaging and transport or store as specified in chapter 13

Troubleshooting

a qualified electrician.

Maintaining and cleaning the device

Before cleaning, switch off the device and let it cool down. Do not bring the device into direct contact with water at any time. To clean the lighting surface, use a soft, dry cloth or dust brush and dab off any dirt.
Remove light and stubborn dirt from the housing carefully with a damp cloth. As for all electrical and electronic equipment, it is advisable to use anhydrous isopropyl alcohol (99.9 %) on the housing for cleaning. Be careful around the keys and the ports.

Waste disposal and environmental protection

Dispose of the device at a legally specified collection point, such as the manufacturer‘s, electronics stores or local disposal points. This service is free of charge for you.

Specifications

Product| Instarter Spectar Bi-Color P-Pocket LED 0.6| Instarter Spectar Bi- Color Flex P-Pocket LED 1.0
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Item Number| 23123| 23124
Battery| Li-Ion DC 3,85 V 4040

mAh

| Li-Ion DC 3,85 V 4040

mAh

Max. Output| 9 W| 12 W
Colour Temperature Bi- Color| 3.200 K – 5.600 K (±300K)| 3.200 K – 5.600 K (±300K)
Beam Angle| 120 °| 120 °
Luminous Flux| 620 lm| 980 lm
CRI / TCLI| 96+ Ra| 97+ Ra
Dimming| 1-100%| 5-100%
Number of LEDs (Bi- Color)| 126| 180
Service Life LEDs| 50.000 h| 50.000 h
Operating Time at 100%| 1,9h| 1,9h
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Operating temperature (ambient)| -5°C – 35°C| -10°C – 35°C
Storage temperature (ambient) (dry and dust- free in its own packaging)| -10°C – 60°C| -5°C – 45°C
Charging Temperature (ambient)| 0°C – 45°C| 0°C – 45°C
Charging Port| USB-C 5V 1A – 5V 2A| USB-C 5V 1A – 5V 2A
Powerbank Port| USB-A 5V 2A| USB-C 5V 1A
Mount| 2x ¼ Inch threaded bore| 3x ¼ Inch threaded bore
Dimensions LxWxH| 132,5 x 80 x 10,8 mm| 149 x 80 x 10.6 mm
Weight| 170 g| 195 g
Scope of Delivery| 1x LED

1x USB-A to USB-C

charging cable 1x ball head  1x storage bag

| 1x LED

1x hot shoe adapter 1x diffuser

1x USB-A to USB-C

charging cable 1x USB-A to  USB-C

adapter

1x storage bag

In the interest of product improvements, we reserve the right to make technical and visual changes. Illustrations may differ slightly. Not subject to identification or labelling as per directive 2010/30/EU.

Markings on the device

This symbol indicates that your device meets the safety requirements of all applicable EU directives.

Waste disposal and protection of the environment
Electric and electronic appliances as well as batteries must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. The user is legally obliged to return electric and electronic appliances as well as batteries to specially set up public collecting points or to the sales outlet once the appliance has reached the end of its service life. Details are regulated by national law. The symbol on the product, in the user instructions or on the packaging refers to these provisions. Recycling, material-sensitive recycling, or any other form of recycling of waste equipment/batteries is an important contribution to the protection of our environment.

Guarantee and Service Promise

We are there for you!

If you need help or a free, individual consultation from our trained specialist staff, we would be pleased if you contact our service team. We are happy to help you!

Your team from WALSER
Email / Homepage

info@walser.de
www.walser.de

Our postal address:

WALSER GmbH & Co. KG Senefelderstrasse 23 86368 Gersthofen Germany

Our warranty promise

WALSER is known for its high-quality workmanship, best functionality and customer-oriented service. In order to give additional expression to our extraordinary service level, we give a 2-year guarantee for this Instarter product. This guarantee is only valid in connection with your proof of purchase. If you would like to make use of our guarantee, please contact us by mail at info@walser.de.
You can find our comprehensive guarantee promise and the scope of guarantee at
http://www.foto-walser.de/en/warranty.

Niclas Walser
Inhaber

References

• Garantie | Foto Walser
• Walser – FOTO & VIDEOZUBEHÖR | STUDIO & OUTDOOR

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