Godox F600Bi KNOWLED Flexible LED Light Instruction Manual

Godox F600Bi KNOWLEDGE Flexible LED 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 -20C to 4o·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. Do not disassemble the product without permission. If the product fails, it must be checked and repaired by authorized maintenance personnel.
14. 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.
15. Do not place equipment near flammable and volatile solvents such as alcohol and gasoline.
16. Do not use accessories that are not recommended by our factory to avoid fire, electric shock or personal injury.
17. 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.
18. Please take off the protective cover before using.
19. This product complies with ROHS, CE and FCC certification, please refer to the relevant national standards for use and operation.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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!
• Introducing the new and waterproof KNOWLED Flexible LED Light from Godox – F600Bi. Compatible with l 10V-240V power supply, this light can be used anywhere in the world. F600Bi is packed full of functionalities, which include controller power supply, stepless brightness adjustment, IP65 waterproof & dust-proof light body, 4 dimming curves, cold and warm color temperature, multiple wireless controlling methods and more. This makes it suitable for short video shooting, advertising shooting, e-commerce live streaming, commercial photography, film & TV shooting and etc.

Main Features

• Wide CCT range adjustable from 2700K to 8500K.
• Four dimming curves: linear, s-curve, exponential, logarithmic.
• Stepless brightness adjustment from 0% to 100%.
• Various Controlling methods: OMX 512 controller/Bluetooth APP control/2.4GHz remote control.
• IP65 waterproof & dustproof rating of the light body
• 71 FX modes: flash, lightning, cloudy, broken bulb, TV, candle, fire, firework, explosion, welding, SOS.

Warning

• Do not look directly at the LED light or illuminate at others’ eyes.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cable or connecting cable when the power is turned on, otherwise personal injuries may occur.
• Do not cover the heat dissipation vent in working status.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Please make sure to follow the instruction manual and correctly use this professional lighting device.
• Do not trample on or roll together, please fold along the center for storage.
• The controller is not waterproof, please keep the controller dry to avoid damage during use.
• When it comes to storage, the lamp body can be folded at most twice.

Name of Parts

Controller

1. Power Switch Button
2. mode Button
3. PRESET Button
4. MENU Button
5. SET Select Dial
6. Display
7. DMX OUT Port
8. OMX IN Port
9. DC OUTPUT Port
10. Controller Fixing Device Holder
11. Yellow Battery Remove Button
12. V-mount
13. V-mount Battery Holder.
14. Type-A port
15. Black Battery Remove Button
16. DC INPUT Port
17. AC INPUT Port

Mount the LED Light on the Light Stand

1. Stretch the metal bracket into a square shape
2. There are two bracket grips in total. Pull out the silver part and insert it into the other grip sleeve, then tighten the screw bolt by hand.
3. Snap one end of the installed bracket grip into the center joint of the square frame, and snap the other end in the same way. Then tighten the screw bolts at both ends by hand, and the metal frame is done.
4. Use the cable tie to fix the light body on the metal frame, then insert the bracket sleeve into the tripod, followed by tightening the fixing knob to complete the installation

Storage of the Metal Frame

1. Loosen the screw bolts at both ends of the bracket grip, and then remove the bracket grip from the centre of the frame.
2. Fold the middle joint of the frame inward.
3. Lift the metal frame on the right by hand and fold it to the left.

Install the Softbox

Since softbox, grid and diffuser all have velcros, stick the softbox to the LED light along the sides first, then stick the diffuser and grid in order.

Connect to DMX Controller

The connection operation diagram of the OMX controller is as follows:

What’s Inside

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.

Separately Sold Accessories

Power Supply

AC Power Supply

Note: Please press the latch button when disassembling the power cable and connection cable.

2.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 one-sided charging. When it is powered by two batteries and one battery is running low on power, the device still can’t work normally even if the other one is fully charged. 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.

Power Switch
Long press the power switch button on the controller after connecting to power source to turn the unit on or off. Short pressing the power switch button in the power on state can reduce the brightness to 0%, short press again to restore the previous brightness.

CCT Mode
Short press the< >IMODE button to switch to CCT mode, short press the select dial to toggle between brightness setting and CCT setting.

1. ln the brightness setting interface, turn the select dial to adjust the brightness ratio from 0% to 100%.Turning the select dial clockwise once will increase the value by 0.1 unit, while turning it counterclockwise will decrease the value by 0.1 unit. Quick adjustment is also available by turning the select dial quickly.
2. ln the color temperature setting interface, turn the select dial to adjust the color temperature from 2700K to 8500K. Turning the select dial clockwise once will increase the value by l 00 units, while turning it counterclockwise once will decrease the value by 100 units.

FX Mode

• Short press the< >/MODE button to switch to FX mode, turn the select dial to switch among the following 7 7 effects: flash, lightning, cloudy, broken bulb, TV, candle, fire, firework, explosion, welding, SOS.
• Select the desired effect and short press the select dial to enter the effect setting interface, then short press the< >/MODE button to return to previous interface.

Flash Effect

• In the flash effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, auto, manual, CCT, speed, mode, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings (except for the auto and manual options).
• DIM: 0%-700%
• CCT: 2700K-8500K
• Speed: 1-100
• Mode: Camera Flash/Flash Bulb
• Note: Select manual, then the flash effect can be triggered once by short press the select dial once.

Lightning Effect

• In the lightning effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, auto, manual, CCT, times, frequency, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings (except for the auto and manual options).
• DIM: 0%-700%
• CCT: 2700K-8500K
• Times: Random/l-10
• Frequency: Random /2-20
• Note: Select manual, then the lightning effect can be triggered once by short press the select dial once.

Cloudy Effect

• In the cloudy effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, ratio, speed, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-700%
• Ratio: 30%-90%
• Speed: Random/7-100

Broken Bulb Effect

• In the broken bulb effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, speed, CCT, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-700%
• Speed: 7-100
• CCT: 2700K-8500K

TV Effect

• In the TV effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, speed, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-100%
• Speed: 7-700

Candle Effect

• In the candle effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, speed, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-100%
• Speed, 1-100

Fire Effect

• In the fire effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, speed, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-700%
• Speed, 1-100

Firework Effect

• In the firework effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, speed, embers, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-700%
• Speed, 1-100
• Embers: 1-700

Explosion Effect

• In the explosion effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, auto, manual, CCT, speed, embers, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings (except for the auto and manual options).
• DIM: 0%-700%
• CCTc 2700K-8500K
• Speed: 1-100
• Embers: 1-100
• Note: Select manual, then the explosion effect can be triggered once by short press the select dial once

Welding Effect

• In the welding effect setting interface, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, speed, CCT. etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-700%
• Speed, 1-100
• CCTc 2700K-8500K

SOS Effect

• In the SOS effect set ting inter face, turn the select dial to select options among switch, dim, CCT, etc. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings.
• DIM: 0%-100%
• CCTc 2700K-8500K
• Note: The dimming curve is linear by default in FX mode.

Menu Settings

• Short press the MENU button to enter menu settings, turn the select dial to select among the following options: OMX, Bluetooth, wireless, dimming curves, quick boot, display, language, upgrade, factory default, fixture info.

DMX

• Short press the select dial to enter OMX setting interface. Turn the select dial to select options among address, OMX mode, extend DMX, DMX lost, RDM state. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Bluetooth

• Short press the select dial to enter Bluetooth setting interface. Turn the select dial to select options between switch and reset. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.
• Bluetooth MAC Code is on the left bottom of the display for searching the fixture via Bluetooth. Scan the QR code to download the “Godox Light’ smartphone APP (Available for both Android and iOS systems).

Note:

1. The APP can be used directly on the firstly installed device (smartphone or iPad). When change to other mobile device (smartphone or iPad), the light shall be reset before the normal connection of APP.
2. The APP should be upgraded to version 3.0 or above
3. Wireless

• Short press the select dial to enter wireless setting interface. Turn the select dial to select options among switch, GR, CH, ID. Short press the select dial to select the desired option then rotate to adjust settings. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.
• Wireless: Turn on/off 2.4G wireless
• GR, 0-9/A-F
• CH, 01-32
• ID, OFF/01-99

Dimming Curves

• Short press the select dial to enter dimming curves setting interface. Turn the select dial to choose among linear, s-curve, exponential and logarithmic. Finally, short press the select dial/MENU button to return to the previous menu.
• Note: When using the remote control RC-A6II (sold separately) or remote control RC-R911 (sold separately), the group, channel and ID of the remote control and F600Bi should be the same.

Quick Boot

• Short press the select dial to enter quick boot setting interface. Turn the select dial to turn on or off the quick boot function. Finally, short press the select dial/MENU button to return to the previous menu.
• Note: The controller will turn on automatically after connecting to power source and the quick boot function is turned on

Display

• Short press the select dial to enter display setting interface. Turn the select dial to adjust display brightness from 20% to 100%. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Language

• Short press the select dial to enter language setting interface. Turn the select dial to select between Chinese and English. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Upgrade

• Short press the select dial to enter upgrade setting interface to check the firmware version and upgrade instruction. Then, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Firmware Upgrade

1. Download the new firmware to the U disk from official website https://www.godox.com/firmware-continuous-light.
2. Turn off the device. Insert the U disk with new firmware into the Type-A USB port.
3. Turn on the device, and it will automatically enter the upgrading interface.
4. It 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 Type-A USB port can only support output voltage and current of 5V/1A. Do not connect to over-rated USB device

Factory Default

Short press the select dial to enter factory default setting interface. Turn the select dial to select apply or cancel. It will return to language setting interface after reset.

Fixture Info
Short press the select dial to enter fixture info setting interface to check model, UID NO. and firmware version. Then, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Lock Setting

• Short press the MODE button, the panel is locked when< > is displayed on the panel, short press again to unlock.
• Note: The locking function only works on the controller panel, other operations are still available.

Preset Setting

• Short press the PRESET button to enter preset effects interface. Turn the select dial to choose and enter preset effects 1-10, then short press to choose save or cancel. Then, short press the select dial to return to the previous menu and short press the PRESET button to exit.
  Note: It will not display any option for certain group that have not been preset any effect.

Maintenance

• This product, except consumables, is supported with a one-year warranty.
• Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
• Maintenance of the light must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
• Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

llluminance Data

The data above are averages, not absolutes. All the above tests are based on the condition of 100% brightness

Technical Data

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.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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!

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 God ox 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:© 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 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, alternation, 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 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.

Maintenance and Service Support Information

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

GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd.
Add.: Building 2, Yaochuan Industrial Zone, Tangwei Community, Fuhai Street, Bao’an District,
Shenzhen 518103, China Tel: +86-755-29609320(8062) Fax: +86-755-25723423
Shenzhen 518103, China
E-mail: [email protected]

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