genaray TIR-1X1B Bright Beast 1×1 Bi-Color Panel User Manual
- June 9, 2024
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genaray TIR-1X1B Bright Beast 1×1 Bi-Color Panel User Manual
Bright Beast INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENARAY
The Genaray Bright Beast is a 1×1 bi-color panel that uses 256 LEDs to throw
an ultrabright, flicker-free light that’s ideal for photo and video shoots. It
operates on AC power or a single V-mount battery, and it features 0% to 100%
dimming for a full 6 stops of light. Built-in Bluetooth, DMX, and an AC
adapter give you an all-in-one unit that needs no extra components or
accessories for full functionality.
The Bright Beast supports DMX-512 so the light’s settings can be remotely
controlled from a DMX console. It has 512 selectable channels and a 5-pin XLR
output jack to daisy-chain other DMX-compatible lights. The Bright Beast can
also be controlled via Bluetooth with the Bright Beast app, which will let you
operate the light from 30 feet away.
For compatibility in the studio, the yoke can be mounted to a light stand with
a baby pin or junior pin.
PRECAUTIONS
- 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.
- Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it into a power source.
- Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
- Handle the unit with care.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment–doing so will void the warranty, and Genaray will not be responsible for any damage.
- Do not stare directly at the lights when they are powered on.
- Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
- Images are for illustrative purposes only.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CONTENTS
CONTENTS INCLUDE
- LED with yoke
- Power cable
- Carry bag
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Mount the Bright Beast on any heavy-duty light stand with a 5/8-inch baby pin,
and turn the locking knob until secure. Remove the locking knob to mount the
Bright Beast into a junior receiver.
INSTRUCTIONS
POWERING THE BRIGHT BEAST
FROM AN AC OUTLET The Bright Beast can be powered directly from an AC outlet
or by a V-mount battery (not included).
USING THE BRIGHT BEAST WITH AC POWER Connect the AC power cable to the Bright
Beast by aligning the tabs and inserting the cam lock into the AC input. Turn
the cam lock a quarter-turn to the right until it clicks. Power on the Bright
Beast by flipping the power switch to the AC position. To unplug the AC cable,
pull the AC release, twist the cam lock a quarter-turn to the left, and slide
the plug out of the socket.
USING THE BRIGHT BEAST WITH BATTERY POWER
The Bright Beast can be powered by a V-mount battery.
When attaching the battery, make sure the power switch is in the center Off
(O) position, and the fixture is not plugged into a wall outlet. Once the
battery is mounted, flip the power switch to the DC position to power on the
light.
Anton-Bauer batteries can be used by connecting them to the Bright Beast with
an adapter plate (sold separately).
The battery status indicator on the LCD display shows the remaining battery
power.
Tip
The battery loses some of its charge when not in use. If the battery has not
been in use for several months, Genaray recommends fully recharging the
battery before a shoot.
OPERATING THE FAN
The Bright Beast is outfitted with a manual fan control. The fan is extremely quiet, but it can be switched off if a microphone is picking up some fan noise.
- When the fan power switch is in the On position (|), the lights’ brightness can be adjusted to 100%.
- When the fan power switch is in the Off position (O), the light’s maximum brightness is 50%.
USER INTERFACE
SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE
The Bright Beast has three operating modes: CCT, Effects, and Bluetooth Reset.
Press the Mode Selector button repeatedly to cycle through and select a mode.
Fast and Slow Scrolling Settings
The scrolling rate setting lets you rapidly scroll to a color temperature and
brightness or fine-tune the settings.
Press and hold the Mode Selector button for 3 seconds to select Fast or Slow
settings. An F or an S will appear onscreen to indicate the setting.
- Selecting Fast lets you adjust the color temperature in 100 K increments, and brightness in 10% increments.
- Selecting Slow lets you fine-tune the color temperature in 50 K increments, and brightness in 1% increments.
CCT MODE
CCT mode allows you to adjust color temperature and brightness.
- Turn the Mode/Brightness Dial to adjust the brightness.
- Turn the Color/Set Dial to change the color temperature from 3000 to 5600 K.
EFFECTS MODE
The Bright Beast is preset with 9 animated lighting effects that can be selected and edited on the LCD screen or the Bright Beast app.
To enter Effects mode, press the Brightness/ Mode dial repeatedly until Effects mode appears on the screen.
Press the Color/Set Dial repeatedly to highlight the scene, and turn it to select one of the 9 preloaded effects.
EDITING THE EFFECT
When you select an effect, it immediately begins playing.
Pressing the Color/Set Dial selects between DMX channel, scene, speed, and
brightness.
DMX Channel: Set the DMX channel between 000 and 512. (See Using DMX below)
Speed: Determines how rapidly the effect plays or cycles. Select between 0
(slowest) and 10 (fastest).
Brightness: Select between 0% to 100%.
EFFECTS
Lightning 1: Simulates lighting with a cycle of four short and long bursts.
Lightning 2: Simulates lightning with a cycle of seven long and short bursts.
Screen: Simulates the flicker from a television with random brightness changes of bright white light.
Candle Light: Simulates the light of a candle or fireplace. A constant warm white light randomly switches and fades at random intervals between a set range of brightnesses.
Flash Light: Simulates multiple camera flashes with short bursts of white light.
Strobe: Rapid, even bursts of white light.
Far and Near Light: A steady pulse of bright white light with equal intervals of on and off.
Alarm: A steady pulse of warm white light with equal intervals of on and off.
Heartbeat: Warm white light fades on and off with a steady rhythmic pulse.
USING DMX
The Bright Beast supports DMX-512 so the light’s settings can be remotely
controlled by a DMX lighting control console.
To set up DMX operation on the Bright Beast, follow these steps:
- Use a 5-pin XLR cable to connect a DMX controller to the Bright Beast’s DMX input jack.
- Use the Bright Beast’s DMX output jack to connect multiple lights or to insert a DMX terminator.
- Set a DMX address by selecting Effects or Bluetooth Reset mode. Press the Color/Set Dial until the DMX channel is highlighted, and turn the dial to set the DMX address.
Important! You will need two consecutive DMX addresses for each light, one to adjust the light intensity, and another to adjust the color temperature. Make sure the DMX address of the Bright Beast matches the DMX console.
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
The Bright Beast app is available for iOS and Android devices. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free app, and install it on your device.
PAIRING THE BRIGHT BEAST WITH YOUR DEVICE
Open the Bright Beast app, and touch the Add Device icon.
Your light’s icon will appear in a few seconds. Press the + icon to the right
of the device to pair it with your device.
If the app is unable to find the Bright Beast, press the Mode Selector dial until the Bluetooth Refresh page appears on the LCD screen.
Press the Color/Set Dial to highlight the “?” icon, and turn the dial so “OK” appears onscreen. This resets the Bright Beast’s built-in Bluetooth, and you will be able to proceed.
DELETING A DEVICE
To delete the device, press and hold the name of the device and choose,
“Delete device” from the pull down menu.
CCT MODE
Touch your device on the Bluetooth pairing screen to bring up the CCT mode
screen.
Use the preset buttons to select a color temperature.
- To set the brightness, touch the + or icons on the brightness slider, or touch the dot and slide it to the desired brightness.
- To set a custom color temperature, touch the + or icons on the color temperature slider, or touch the dot and slide it to the desired color temperature.
EFFECTS MODE
Switch to the Effects mode screen from the CCT screen by touching Scene at the
bottom of the screen.
- Select one of the nine lighting effects.
- Increase or decrease the speed of the effect by pressing the + or icons on the speed slider, or touch one of the preset speeds.
- To adjust the brightness, touch the + or icons on the brightness slider, or touch the dot and slide it to the desired brightness.
USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
MOUNTING THE DIFFUSER
Mount the diffuser onto the panel by aligning the registration pins on the
light with the holes at the top corners of the diffuser. Once aligned, the
diffuser magnetically attaches to the Bright Beast’s front panel.
MOUNTING THE BARNDOORS
Align the barndoors with the flat edge on the bottom and the notched edge on
top.
- Place the bottom edge into the barndoor brackets.
- Lift the barndoor lock, press the barndoors so they’re flush against the front panel, and release the barndoor lock to secure it.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Genaray product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of
one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. Genaray’s responsibility with respect to
this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at
Genaray’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this
product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability
of the product or part(s) shall be determined by Genaray. If the product has
been discontinued, Genaray reserves the right to replace it with a model of
equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, GENARAY MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Genaray Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Genaray along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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