Godox M200D Professional Photography LED Video Light User Guide

Godox M200D Professional Photography LED Video Light

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions before using.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
3. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
4. The appliance switch is provided with the symbols 0 indicating off and 1 indicating on. The symbols and may be used for this purpose.
5. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged – until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
6. Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.
7. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
8. Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing and when not in use. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
9. Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently.
12. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
13. Connect this appliance to a grounded outlet
14. Disconnect this unit from its source of supply before replacing the projection lamp.
15. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to flt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not flt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not flt, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing’
Godox M200D/M300D is a LED Light product with superior performance. It has a separation design of light body and controller.high brightness, low consumption, high power, ultra-high CRI and various dimming curves functions, quite suitable for large photo studios, broadcast studios, outdoor or large- scale field scenes.

Features

• Strong power to create bright light output
• 0%-100% stepless brightness adjustment controls the brightness in subtle scenes.
• 4 dimming curves: linear, S-curve, exponential, and logarithmic.
• Bowens mount is perfectly compatible with more optical accessories.
• Various professional control methods: Bluetooth control/DMX512 remote control/2.4G wireless control.
• Super high color rendering index: CRle96, TLCle97
• 12 simulated light effects: flash, lightning, TV, broken bulb, etc.
• Two power supply methods: AC power supply (1 00V~240V)and V-mount battery power supply (14.8V or 26V).
• The side with yellow battery removal button supports unilateral power supply.
• 2.4 inches TFT panel,4 buttons, 1 knob, clear UI interface.

Warning

• Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.

• Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• As this product do not have waterproof function, please take measures of waterproofing in a rainy or damp environment.

• Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 40°C.

• Do not use the product in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials.
  CAUTION : Hot parts1When the product is always on and flickering. please do not touch the high-temperature part of the LED head.

• When replacing product accessories.please turn off the LED light and perform a cold cut.

• The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similarly qualified person.

• The lamp shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.

• The luminaire is intended for professional use only.

Name of Body

Light Body

1. Light Body Screen Print
2. Bowens Mount
3. LED Bead
4. Metal U-bracket
5. Mount Fixing Pusher
6. DC INPUT Port
7. Handle Direction Adjustment Button
8. Locking handle
9. Sleeve Knob

Controller

1. Black Battery Removal Button
2. V-mount Battery Box
3. AC INPUT Port
4. 48V DC Port
5. Yellow Battery Removal Button
6. Fan Switch Button
7. FX Button
8. Menu Button
9. Power Switch Button
10. SET Adjustment Knob
11. DC OUTPUT Port
12. DMX IN XLR Port
13. DMX OUT XLR Port

Remote Control {Separately Sold Accessory)

1. Power Switch Button
2. SET Setting Button
3. Reduction Button
4. CH/GR Button
5. lncrease Button
6. RST- Reset Mark(Press Reduction Button and Increase Button simultaneously to reset)

What’s in the Box

Separately Sold Accessories

Better shooting effects and using experience matched with following accessories: Fresnel Attachment for COB LED lights, RC-A6 Remote Control.Safety Wire Rope and Spotlight Attachment.

Installation and Disassembly Guide

Connect the Controller and Light Body

Press and hold the spring latch button of the connecting cord, insert the connecting cord into the DC INTPUT Port of the light body, insert the other end of the connecting cord into the DC OUTPUT Port of the controller to complete the connection.

Mount on the tripod

AdJust the light body to a proper angle, rotate the screw of sleeve knob to install the light body on the tripod, then rotate the screw of sleeve knob to fix the light body on the tripod.
The inclination angle of the light body could be adjusted by loosening the bracket angle adjustment handle and then screwing down the handle afterwards.
Note : The tripod belongs to separately sold accessories.
Tips : Press the handle direction adjustment button to adjust the handle by 360′.

Mount on the light stand

Loosen the handle of the controller clamp, then insert the light stand and rotate the handle to tighten.Finally, insert the V port of the controller into the clamp slot.
Tip: Press and hold the mount fixing pusher can easily remove the controller.

Installation and disassembly the lamp cover

• Installation: Press the Mount Fixing pusher top-down, put the lamp cover on Bowens Mount, and rotate clockwise to tighten it.
• Disassembly: Press the Mount Fixing pusher top-down, then rotate counterclockwise to remove it.
  Note : Make sure to remove the lamp cover before use to avoid overheating damage. Put on the lamp cover to protect the lamp when not in use.

Installation and disassembly the standard reflector

Installation: Press the Mount Fixing pusher top-down, put the reflector on Bowens Mount, and rotate clockwise to tighten it.
Disassembly: Press the Mount Fixing pusher top-down, then rotate counterclockwise to remove it.

Connect to DMX Controller

The Connection operation diagram of Controller and DMX Controller is as follows:

Power Supply

AC Power Supply

Note : Please press the latch button when installing or disassembling the power cord and connecting cord.

V-mount battery power supply

Note : The light can be supplied by 14.BV or 26V V-mount battery. Only the side with yellow battery removal button supports unilateral charging, one with. When it is powered by two batteries and one of which is low, the device still can’t work normally even if the other one is full. The corresponding battery icon will blink in low battery mode. It is recommended to check whether both batteries have sufficient power when using two batteries.

Display Screen

Controller Operation Instruction

Turn On/Off

Press the controller Button for 1 second after connecting to the power supply to turn on or off.

Brightness Adjustment

Turn the SET adjustment knob on the main interface to adjust brightness from 0% to 7 00%, with an increment of 1 % in each level. Rotate clockwise to increase brightness, and counterclock­ wise to decrease brightness. The brightness will increase or decrease by 1 % unit in normal rotation speed; and increase or decrease by 10% unit in rapid rotation speed.
Note : Short press the SET adjustment knob once in main interface can turn off the light brightness, press again to resume the light brightness.

Menu Setting

Short press< MENU> Menu Button to enter the menu interface, displayed in order with Wireless, Bluetooth, OMX, Fan, Dimmer, Screen Bright, Language, Reset, Version &

Upgrade

Turn and short press the SET adjustment knob on the menu interface to select and enter the corresponding setting options interface.

Wireless

The Wireless interface is displayed in order with Wireless Switch, Channel, Group and ID. Short press & turn the
SET adjustment knob to complete the settings of Wireless Switch, Channel, Group and ID.

Bluetooth

• The Bluetooth interface is displayed in order with Bluetooth Switch, Reset and MAC Code.
• Short press & turn the SET adjustment knob to complete the settings of Bluetooth Switch and Bluetooth Reset.

For more smartphone APP operations, please open the “help” in “Godoxlight”APP to gain detailed guidance.

Note : the APP can be used directly on the firstly installed device (smartphone or tablet). When changing to other mobile device, the light shall be reset before the normal usage of APP.

DMX
The DMX Setting interface is displayed with Address. Turn the SET adjustment knob to choose address from OFF or -512, the light will be in DMX OFF or ON rnode respectively. Afterwards, short press the SET adjustment knob to return to the previous menu interface.

DMX Practical Form

Fan

Turn the SET adjustment knob on the Fan interface to choose from AUTO, OFF, LOW, HIGH modes.
Note : Enter mute mode when turning off the fan.Short press the fan switch button to turn on or turn off the fan

Dimmer

Turn the SET adjustment knob on the Dimmer interface to choose linear/S-curve/exponential/ logarithmic dimming curve.

Screen Bright

Turn the SET adjustment knob on the Screen Bright interface to choose l, 2, 3 levels of screen brightness.

Language

Turn the SET adjustment knob on the Language interface to choose English or Simplified Chinese.

Reset

Turn the SET adjustment knob on the Reset interface to choose “Yes” or “No” and short press to confirm. If you choose “Yes”, the system will initiate resetting program and resetting progress bar is displayed on the screen, after which it will return to the main interface.

Version & Upgrade

The Version Code displayed on the Version & Upgrade interface is the firmware version of the product.

Light Effect Setting

Short press <i/FX> button to enter FX Light Effect interface, turn the SET adjustment knob to choose flash, lightning, broken bulb or 1V scenes.
Note : Short press the SET adjustment knob to change the rate and adJust brightness after choosing one of the above Light Effects.

Tip : Long press the < i/FX > Button for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the panel.

Connecting Cord Issue

When the connecting cord is not correctly connected to the light or controller, a separated icon of connecting cord and device is displayed on the panel. Please check the connecting ports of the controller and light.

Switch from AC Power Supply to V-Mount Battery Power Supply

Unplug the power cord and install V-mount battery then turn on the product .

Note : If you install the V-mount battery before unplugging the power cord, and the brightness value is set higher than the maximum brightness that the battery can be turned on, then you switch to V-mount battery power supply by unplugging the power cord, the light and the controller will automatically power off. The machine can only resume mormal operation after reboot.

Maximum Brightness of M200D in Different States

CCT mode : Maximum Brightness(%) in Auto Cooling Mode or High-Speed Cooling Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

CCT mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in Fan Off Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

CCT mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in Low-Speed Cooling Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

CCT mode : Maximum Brightness (%) in different Fan Mode when supplied by AC power

**** Fan Mode   linear      S-curve      exponential     logarithmic

Auto Cooling| 700%| 700%| 700%| 700%|
Off| 20%| 38%| 60%| 7%|
Low-Speed Cooling| 60%| 48%| 80%| 78%|
High-Speed Cooling| 700%| 700%| 700%| 700%|

FX mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in different Fan Mode when supplied by AC power

Auto Cooling                    700% V-mount
Off                                  20%

Low-Speed Cooling| 60%|
High-Speed Cooling| 700%|

FX mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in different Fan Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

14.SV(single)| 40%| 20%| 40%| 40%|
---|---|---|---|---|---
26V(single)                      80%            20% 60% 80%
14.8V+26V| 100%| 20%|  | 60%| 100%|
26V(double)| 700%| 20%|  | 60%| 700%|

Maximum Brightness of M300D in Different States

CCT mode : Maximum Brightness (%) in Auto Cooling Mode or High-Speed Cooling Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

CCT mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in Fan Off Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

CCT mode : Maximum Brightness (%) in Low-Speed Cooling Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

CCT mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in different Fan Mode when supplied by AC power

V-mount battery| linear| S-curve| exponential| logarithmic| Auto Cooling| 100%| 700%| 100%| 100%
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
14.BV(single)| 30%| 40%| 65%| 8%| Off| 20%| 38%| 60%| 7%
14.BV(double)| 60%| 48%| 80%| 20%| Low-Speed Cooling| 60%| 48%| 80%| 20%
26V(single)| 60%| 48%| 80%| 20%| High-Speed Cooling| 100%| 700%| 100%| 100%

FX mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in different Fan Mode when supplied by AC power

FX mode: Maximum Brightness (%) in different Fan Mode when supplied by V-mount battery

Note: The dimming curve is not adjustable in FX mode, it is linear in default.The above data is based on 26V 270Wh 10.5Ah battery and 14.8V 150Wh 10.2Ah battery.

Software Upgrade

1. Download the new firmware to the U disk from the official website (http://www.godox.eom.cn/Downloads.html).
2. Turn off the LED light. Insert the U disk with new firmware into the USB upgrade port.
3. Turn on the LED Light. and it will automatically enter the upgrading interface ..
4. lt will return to main interface after completion.

Notes:

1. New firmware must be downloaded from the official website, and keep only one BIN file in the root directory of the USB disk.
2. The USB port can only support firmware upgrade function.

Over-Temperature Protection

If the temperature of the light body is too high, the Over-Temperature Protection icon flashes on the main interface, the light body can be used normally.
If the temperature of the light body exceeds the limit of Over-Temperature Protection, the Over-Temperature Protection icon flashes on the main interface and the screen works properly after the light goes out in 3 seconds. When the temperature decreases to 50″C, the Over-Temperature Protection icon disappears, then the light body can resume working.

Fan Troubleshooting

If &icon appeared and blinks and fan off icon is also appeared on the display, It might be the fan failure. Please contact with customer service.

Maintenance

• This product, except for consumables e.g. adapter and power cable, is supported with a one-year warranty.
• Maintenance of the light must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
• Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
• If the product breaks down or gets wet, please do not use it until repaired by professionals.
• If there is anything abnormal during LED light’s working, please turn it off immediately and identify the reasons.

illuminance Testing Data

M200D

Testing Conditions

| illuminance Unit| lm| 2m| 3m

Bare lamp

| lux

le

| 8430

784

| 2270

205

| 7080

700

With reflector| lux| 98500| 20500| 8850
 | le| 9151| 1904| 822

Technical Data

Power

Light Head Input

| 230W (Max)       330W(Max)

48V/47A          48V/7A

Controller AC Power Input| 100-240V~50/60Hz
Controller Power Input

V-mount battery (optional) Specifications Channel

| DC48V

148V, 150Wh / 26V, 270Wh

32(1~32)

Group| 16{0~9, A~F)
ID

Colo「-Tempe「atu「e CRI

| 1~99, OFF

5600K

a96

TLCI

Wo「king Environment Temperature FX Light Effect

| e97

-20C~40°C

12 kinds w1th1n 4 types

Controlling Method| Support DMX512 ,
 | 24G Wi「eless Control,
 | Bluetooth APP
Dimming Curve| 4 types l,near/S-curve/
 | exponential/logarithmic
Mute Mode

24G Wi「eless Control Distance

| YES

60m

Bluetooth Transmission Distance| 30m
Display Screen

Light Body Dimension Controller Dimension

| 24 inches 4251 2323412mm

2704 236 32mm

Light Body Weight| 34kg
Controller Weight

Bluetooth Transmission Frequency Maximum Transmit Power

| 274kg

240200-248000MHz

5dbm

Maintenance

• This product, except consumables e.g. cable, is supported with a one-year warranty.
• Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted regularly.
• Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
• Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
• If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
• Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not ocCur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To maintain compliance with FC C’s RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body

Declaration of Conformity

GODOX Photo Equipment Co,Ltd. hereby declares that the This equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 2014/53/EU. They are allowed to be used in all EU member states

Warranty

Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safe-keep it. Thank you!

Note : This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Address
Seller Information| Name
Contact Number Address

Date of Sale

Note:

Applicable Products

The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance Information (see below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items, giveaways and additional accessories attached, etc.) are not included in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period

The warranty period of products and accessories is implemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time, And the purchase date is considered as the date registered on the warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service I

If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide a valid warranty card. If you cannot provide a valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable Cases

The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases: CD. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period; @. Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by an external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding, and damp environments, etc; ®. Breakage or damage caused by non- authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, and detachment; The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed; ®. No valid warranty card;®. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstan­dard or non-public released software. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident;®. Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsi­ble parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories, and software that are beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion, and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.

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