Godox LDP18D Daylight LED Video Light Instruction Manual

Godox LDP18D Daylight LED Video Light

Safety Instructions and Attentions

First of all, as the most basic principle: This product is a professional lighting set equipment and should be used by professional lighting engineers or under the guidance of professionals. Basic safety attentions must always be followed during use, as follows:

1. Before use, please read and understand these instructions and attentions.
2. Professional lighting is prohibited for children. When children are near, parents or accompanying persons must supervise closely to prevent children from personal injury due to collision with lamps or private use of lamps.
3. This lighting product is not ordinary lighting product and cannot be used for general lighting. Anyone who has suffered eye damage or has sensitive eyes should avoid using this product.
4. When the lamp is on, it must be used with care. Do not touch high-temperature parts, such as LED lamp beads, to avoid burns.
5. When the lamp is on, it is forbidden to look directly at the lamp beads under any circumstanc­es. Strong light should be used under the guidance of professional lighting engineers. Avoid prolonged exposure to strong light under any circumstances. If eye discomfort, please turn off the lamp in time, suspend use, and see a doctor immediately.
6.  If the lamp bead is damaged or deformed by heat, stop using this equipment, and contact the manufacturer, service agent or qualified maintenance personnel to replace the lamp bead in time to avoid accidents.
7. This product is only suitable for use in -10°c to 40°C operating environment and normal humidity environment.
8. Do not use damaged equipment or accessories, and wait for professional maintenance personnel to check and repair to confirm being normal before use.
9. During using, if the casing of this product is broken due to being dropped, squeezed or subjected to strong impact, please do not use it, so as to avoid electric shock injury due to contact with internal electronic components.
10. If an extension cord is required, please use an extension cord with a current rating greater than or equal to that of the equipment. If an extension cord is rated less than the equipment, overheating may result.
11. Some products have long power cords, please place the power cords properly and keep them in a safe place. Avoid contacting the power cord with overheating surfaces, avoid improper placement that could cause pulling damage, or trip on-site personnel. Please use the certified power cord from the original manufacturer. If the product is damaged by using a non-certified power cord, it will not be repaired by our factory.
12. Be sure to unplug equipment from the power outlet before cleaning and repairing. When not in use, do not pull the power cord to unplug the equipment. For normal power-off, please hold both ends of the plug of the equipment with your hands and pull the plug out of power outlet. This equipment needs to be connected to a grounded outlet.
13. This equipment is not waterproof, please keep it dry and do not immerse it in water or other liquids. The equipment should be installed in a dry and ventilated place, and avoid using it in rainy, humid, dusty or overheated environments. Do not place any objects on the lamp or let liquid flow into the lamp to avoid accidents.
14. Do not disassemble the product without permission. If the product fails, it must be checked and repaired by authorized maintenance personnel.
15. Before storing, make sure that the equipment has cooled down completely. For storage, unplug the power cord from the equipment. The equipment should be placed in the carrying case or in a ventilated dry place.
16. Do not place equipment near flammable and volatile solvents such as alcohol and gasoline.
17. Do not use accessories that are not recommended by our factory to avoid fire, electric shock or personal injury.
18. When cleaning, do not wipe it with a damp cloth, please use a dry cloth or a soft cloth to wipe the dirt of the equipment.
19. Please take off the protective cover before using.
20. This product complies with ROHS, CE, KC, PSE and FCC certification, please refer to the relevant national standards for use and operation.
21. The safety instructions are formulated according to the strict testing of the factory, and the design and specifications of the equipment are subject to change without prior notice. For latest product information, please check the GODOX website and view latest electronic instruction.
22. Some products have built-in lithium batteries. Please use specified chargers, and use them within a proper range of the specified voltage and temperature according to the correct operating instructions.
23. Some products are battery powered. Do not use any batteries, power sources or accessories not specified in the instructions for such products. Keep batteries and other accessories out of the reach of children and infants. In the instance that a child or infant swallows a battery or accessory, immediate emergency medical attention is required. If the battery leaks, becomes discolored, deformed, emits smoke, or emits an abnormal odor, remove it immediately. Be careful during removal to avoid burns. Continued use could result in fire, electric shock, or burns. Do not use any deformed or modified batteries. Do not disassemble or modify this product or battery. Do not heat or solder the battery. Keep the battery away from fire or water. Do not incorrectly insert the positive and negative ends of batteries, or mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types together.
24. One-year warranty period, accessories such as consumable batteries, adapters, power cords, etc. are not covered by this warranty.
25. If it is found that the equipment is repaired without authorization, the one-year warranty period will be cancelled and relevant fees will be charged for maintenance.
26. Machine failures caused by non-standard operation are not covered by the warranty.

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing!
LED Video Light LDP18D/LDP18Bi is mountable on the top of a camera to provide soft lighting for photography. With features such as various FX modes and adjustable brightness, they are quite suitable for macro photography, wedding photography, still life photography, interview fill lighting, etc.

Main Features

• Support DC power supply/NP-F battery power supply.
• Stable output with 0% to 100% brightness range.
• The CCT of LDP18Bi is adjustable from 2800K to 6500K.
• LDPl 8D is incorporated with 22 FX modes, while LDPl 8B i is incorporated with 31 FX modes.

Warning

• Do not look directly at the lighting source.
• This device is for professional use only.
• Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 40°C.
• Do not aim the light at anyone’s eyes. Otherwise, visual impairment may occur.
• Please use our original power cable, product damages result from using of other power cables are not covered in the warranty.
• This appliance is not waterproof device. Keep it dry, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids. Do not use this appliance in rainy, humid, dusty in overheated environments.
• Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials.
• The lighting source of this device may only be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or relevant qualified personnel.

Name of Parts

Light Body

1. 7/4″ Screw Hole
2. Non-detachable Diffuser
3. NPF Battery Slot
4. Detaching Device
5. Power Switch Button
6. DC Input Port
7. FX Button
8. CCT/FX Button (LDP78Bi)
9. FX Button (LDP78D)
10. DIM Dial
11. Display

Display

What’s Inside

(LDP18D/LDP18Bi)

Note: Due to continuous updates and upgrades of the products, there may be differences between the actual products and the pictures. Therefore, the pictures are for reference only, products to prevail in kind.

Power Supply

Operation Instruction

Power Switch
Connect the device to AC power supply with DC adapter, toggle the power switch to turn on or off the device.

Brightness Adjustment (LDP18D/LDP18Bi)
Rotate the DIM dial to adjust the brightness from 0% to l 00%. Rotate it leftward once to decrease the brightness value by l unit, while rotate rightward once to increase the brightness value by 1 unit, and fast adjustment is also available by rotating quickly.

CCT Mode (LDPl 8D)
Short press the FX button to CCT mode, the color temperature value is unadjustable and remained as 5600K.

CCT Mode (LDPl 8B i)
Short press the FX button to CCT mode, the color temperature value is adjustable from 2800K to 6500K by rotating the CCT/FX dial. Rotate the CCT/FX dial leftward once to decrease the color temperature value by 100 units, while rotate rightward once to increase by 100 units, and fast adjustment is also available by rotating quickly.

FX Mode (LDP18D)
Short press the FX button to FX mode, rotate the FX dial to switch effects among 22 kinds within 8 types, long press the FX button to switch FX levels in recycle.

FX Mode (LDP18Bi )
Short press the FX button to FX mode, rotate the FX dial to switch effects among 31 kinds within 11 types, long press the FX button to switch FX levels in recycle.

llluminance data

LDP18D

LDP18Bi

3200K

| lux| 7900
fc| 176

5600K

| lux| 2100
fc| 196

6500K

| lux| 2000
fc| 193

The above data are average values instead of absolute values.All the above tests are based on the condition of 100% brightness.

Technical Data

separately)
Brightness| 0%-100%
CRI| average 2:95| average 2:96
TLCI| average :::::95| average ::::97
Temperature

CCT

|

5600K

|

2800-6500K

Working Environment| -10’C~40’C
Dimension| 210mm-149mm•31mm
Net Weighti::::| 363g

Specifications and data may subject to changes without notice.

Declaration of Conformity

GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive2074/35/EU,20l 4/30/EU. They are allowed to be used in all EU member states.
For more information of Doc, Please click this web link:
https://www.godox.com/DOC/Godox_LDPl8D_LDP18Bi_DOC.pdf.

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. These limits 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.

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!

Product

Information

| Model| Product Code Number
---|---|---
Customer Information| Name| Contact Number
Address

Seller

Information

| Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

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 isimplemented 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 onthe warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service
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 valid warranty card. If you cannot provide 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:

1. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
2. 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 external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding and damp environments, etc;
3. Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alternation, addition and detachment;
4. The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed
5. No valid warranty card
6. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released software
7. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident;
8. 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 God ox

Maintenance and Service Support Information

The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following Product Maintenance Information:

Product

Type

| Name| Maintenance

Period(month)

| Warranty Service Type
---|---|---|---

Parts

|

Circuit Board

|

12

| Customer sends the product to designated site

Battery

|  | Customer sends the product to designated site
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, etc|

12

| Customer sends the product to designated site
Other Items| Flash tube, power cord, sync cable.modeling lamp.lamp body, lamp cover,lockingdevice, package, etc|

No

|

Without warranty

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