BOWER USA VLOGGER PRO Ultimate Smartphone User Manual

BOWER USA VLOGGER PRO Ultimate Smartphone

Product Information

The Vlogger Pro Kit is a part of the Smart Photography Series and is the ultimate smartphone vlogging setup. It includes a Bower Professional Microphone that is specially designed for both smartphones and cameras. The microphone is compact, lightweight, and connects to devices with a standard 3.5mm auxiliary/audio input. It features a high-quality shotgun condenser microphone that captures clear audio while reducing background noise. The kit also includes an LED light, a remote shutter, and a rig that holds the cellphone securely.

Microphone Specifications:

• Wind cap
• Power light indicator
• Power/pick-up switch
• Battery cover
• Mini stereo connector
• Slide rail adapter
• Wire clip

The microphone is equipped with built-in, high-quality electronic components to enhance sound quality during use.

Product Specifications:

• Type: MS (Mid-Side) stereo wire
• Length: About 28 cm
• Power requirements: 3V CR2 battery
• Battery life: Approximately 800 hours (depending on usage and storage)
• Size: 30.5x61x132.5 mm (not including conductor)
• Weight: About 45 g (not including battery)

Product Usage Instructions

Setting up Your Rig:

1. Remove everything from the packaging.
2. Ensure everything is fully charged.
3. Attach the Microphone and LED Light to the cold shoe mounts on the top of the RIG by sliding them into the shoe and gently turning the knob to tighten.
4. Place your cell phone into the phone mount on the RIG and gently turn the knob clockwise on the backside of the RIG to secure your phone into place.
5. Do not force accessories or over tighten any of the knobs. Ensure that the phone, LED light, and microphone fit snugly before using the RIG.

Battery Installation:

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the CR2 battery, making sure to match the positive and negative positions correctly.
3. Close the battery cover.
4. When the switch button is towards the left (phone mode), the product is off and the LED light is off.
5. If you move the switch from phone mode to camera mode, the red light will turn on.
6. Phone mode will receive power and activate once it is attached to a smartphone. Do not switch to camera mode when attached to phone mode.

Using with Camera:

1. Connect the rail connector securely to the camera attachment by twisting it into place.
2. Connect the microphone mini stereo plug to the camera’s microphone input port.
3. Move the switch from left to right on the microphone (or from phone mode to camera mode) and the red battery light will power on.

Using with Smartphone:

1. Place the microphone in phone mode.
2. The red battery light will power on when connected to the phone using the phone’s power.
3. Connect the microphone mini stereo cable into the mobile phone’s input port.

If your phone or camera does not have a 3.5mm aux/audio input, you will need to purchase a connector. For iPhone 7 models or later from Apple Inc., a lightning to aux adapter is required.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION PARTS VLOGGER PRO KIT

1. LED light
2. HD Microphone
3. Remote Shutter
4. RIG that holds cellphone

INSTALLATION VLOGGER PRO KIT

SETTING UP YOUR RIG

• A. Remove everything from the packaging.
• B. Ensure everything is fully charged.
• C. Attach the Microphone and LED Light to the cold shoe mounts on the top of the RIG by sliding them into the shoe and gently turning the knob to tighten (see images below). You can mount each on either shoe.
• D. Place your cell phone into the phone mount on the RIG and gently turn the knob clockwise on the backside of the RIG to secure your phone into place (see image below).
  • NEVER FORCE ACCESSORIES OR OVER TIGHTEN ANY OF THE KNOBS
  • PHONE, LED LIGHT AND MICROPHONEE SHOULD ALL FIT SNUG BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO USE THE RIG.

USE VLOGGER PRO KIT

TO USE THE RIG

• The RIG can be used by holding the side grips and/or mounting onto a portable or fixed tripod with a standard mounting screw.
• Female tripod threads are located on both sides and the bottom of the RIG.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION PARTS 50 LED VIDEO LIGHT

1. LED Video Light
2. Soft White diffuser
3. Orange diffuser
4. Blue diffuser
5. Cold shoe mount
6. USB charging cable
7. Working indicator
8. Push-button
9. Bulit-in 50pcs of 2835 lamps
10. MICRO input port
11. 1/4” Screw

SPECIFICATION 50 LED VIDEO LIGHT

• Charging time Approx. 120 minutes
• Built-in battery 3.7V 500mAh
• Max power 3.5W
• Luminous flux >350lm（4.2V）(Battery is 4.2V, third level brightness)
• Color temperature 6500K（±500K）
• Color temperature Ra>80
• Lamp qty 50
• Dimming range Three level brightness
• Illumination angle 120°
• Battery life Approx. 40 minutes with continuously working in third rating
• Ambient temperature -10-35, -10-60
• Working temperature is -10°C-35°C
• Storage temperature is -10°C-60°C
• Input port Micro Micro input port
• Charing current 5V0.5A
• Fixed interface 1/4 Screw
• Weight About 30.8g
• Size 73 x 42 x 10.5mm

Screw the shoe mount adapter to the bottom of the light. Be sure it is secure.

MICROPHONE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

1. Wind cap
2. Power light
3. Power/pick up of the indicator
4. Battery cover
5. Mini stereo Connector
6. Slide rail adapter
7. Wire clip

The Bower Professional Microphone is specially designed for both smartphone and camera use. The microphone is compact, lightweight, and connects to cameras and mobile devices that have a standard 3.5mm auxiliary/audio input. The phone/camera microphone is a high-quality shotgun condenser microphone designed to capture clear audio while reducing background noise with built-in, high-quality electronic components, to enhance sound while in use.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• The Bower Professional Microphone is an ultra-high sensitivity microphone with a wide range of uses. Use the microphone for professional interviews, videos, etc. with an enhanced high-performance super-cardioid pickup, alongside single-head mutual complementary sound gathering technology. This microphone has a wide frequency response, and high-definition sound resolution.
• The Bower Professional Microphone is powered by a CR2 battery that will increase usage time. Microphone should be kept in mobile mode, which is the off mode, in order to preserve the life of the battery when not in use.
• The Bower Professional Microphone in phone mode is perfect for interviews, ambient audio, music, Live broadcasts, Social Media and so much more. The microphone in camera mode is primarily designed for vlogging, interview and other professional fields.

GENERAL HANDLING

1. Gently slide the shoe mount adapter into the mount on the top of the phone holder.
2. Expand phone mount and gently Insert your phone so, it is flush against the back support of the phone holder.
3. Test by gently shaking to make sure the phone is secure.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery cover
2. Insert the CR2 battery matching the positive and negative positions correctly
3. Close the battery cover
4. When the switch button is towards the left (phone mode) the product is off and LED light is off
5. If you move the switch from phone mode to camera mode the red light will turn on
6. Phone mode will receive power and activate once it is attached to smartphone. Do not switch to camera mode when attached to phone mode

FOR USE WITH CAMERA:

• Connect the rail connector to the camera attachment securely by twisting into place.
• Connect the microphone mini stereo plug to the camera’s microphone input port.
• Move the switch from left to right on the microphone (or phone mode to camera mode) on microphone and
• red battery light will power on.

FOR USE WITH SMARTPHONE:

• Place microphone in phone mode
• Red battery light will power on when connected to the phone using phones power.
• Connect microphone mini stereo cable into the mobile phone’s input port.
  • If phone or camera does not have an 3.5mm aux/audio input you will need to purchase a connector.

For Apple™ Inc, iPhone 7 model or later lightning to aux adapter required.

PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

• Frequency response: 100-16,000 HZ
• Sensitivity: -40dB±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa 1K HZ)
• Pointing to the features: single directional x 2
• Output impedance: 200Ω
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB (1 KHZ at 1 PA)
• The loudest level: 120dB (at 1K HZ harmonic distortion)
• Power supply: CR2 Battery – 3V DC

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Type: MS (Mid – Side) stereo wire
• Length: About 28 cm
• Power requirements: 3V CR2 battery
• Battery life: Approximately 800 hours depending on usage and storage
• Size: 30.5x61x132.5 mm (not including conductor)
• Weight: About 45 g (not including battery)

ACCESSORIES

• 3V CR2 lithium battery (1)
• Operating instructions (1)

NOTICE:

1. The microphone is very sensitive, do not drop, knock, or shake aggressively.
2. Keep microphone away from extreme heat and humidity, especially temperatures above 60°C.
3. If the microphone is placed next to a speaker, it may produce a whistler due to acoustic feedback. Keep the microphone away from speakers or other devices that cause acoustic feedback. You can also try to lower the volume of the speaker to eliminate acoustic feedback.
4. If the Indicator light is off, check the battery to ensure that it was installed correctly.
5. When the battery is low, the brightness of the indicator light becomes very weak. Please replace the battery at this time.
6. If wind cap is exposed to water, immediately put in the shade to dry, to prevent insolate ageing. Do not put in drying machine.

REMOTE SHUTTER INSTRUCTIONS

How To Use

Easy to set up, Easy to use

1. Turn on the power button(located at the side of remote), indicator LED flashes and «Bower Shutter» will enter into pairing mode.
2. Turn on your smartphone and search for «Bower Shutter» device
3. Select the device of «Bower Shutter» from the list and pairing will be finshed autoumaticaly in few seconds.

Limited Warranty

LIMITED One (1) Year Limited Warranty
S. Bower Inc.™ One (1) Year Limited Warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

The S. Bower Inc.™ Limited Warranty is a voluntary manufacturer’s warranty provided to the consumer. This warranty provides rights separate to rights provided by consumer law, including but not limited to those relating to non- conforming goods. S. Bower Inc.™ One-Year Limited Warranty benefits are in addition to, and not instead of, rights provided by consumer law and it does not exclude, limit or suspend a buyer’s rights arising from consumer law. Consumers have the right to choose whether to claim service under the S. Bower Inc.™ One-Year Limited Warranty or under their consumer law rights. The S. Bower Inc.™ One-Year Limited Warranty terms and conditions shall not apply to consumer law claims, contact your local consumer organization.

Please note:
All claims made under the S. Bower Inc.™ One-Year Limited Warranty will be governed by the terms set out in this warranty document.

S. Bower Inc.™ warrants to the product owner that this product will be free against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with S. Bower Inc.™ ’s user manual. Under this warranty, you will be able to send your claims and defective product to S. Bower Inc.™, via freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase, and will be repaired or replaced, based on S. Bower Inc.™ sole discretion. Repair and/or replacement may be made with new or refurbished product components at S. Bower Inc.™ sole discretion. This limited warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, accidental damage or when repairs have been made or attempted by anyone other than S. Bower Inc.™ personnel. A defective product meeting the warranty conditions set forth herein will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways: The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer).

Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges. Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for its specific return policy regarding time limits for returns or exchanges. The second option is to send the product (prepaid freight) to S. Bower Inc.™ corporate offices located at S. Bower Inc. 38-09 43rd Avenue 1st Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 for repair or replacement at S. Bower Inc.™ ’s option. Proof of purchase is required. Include name, return address, and issues that you are experiencing with S. Bower Inc.™ products. All other guarantees, express or implied, are hereby disclaimed.

This warranty does not cover products sold outside of the United States.

©2020 S. Bower, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners S. Bower, Inc. LIC, NY 11101 www.BowerUSA.com.

References

• BowerUSA Consumer Photography Accessories and Electron

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