Godox SL150III Upgraded LED Photography Light Instruction Manual

Godox SL150III Upgraded LED Photography Light

Safety Instructions and Attentions

First of all, as the most basic principle: This product is a professional lighting set of 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 attention,
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 an 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-oft, 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 obiects 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 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. lf 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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SL1501||/SL2001|I/SL300Ill are the upgraded series LED video lights, which support super high CRI, 8 FX modes, 2.4GHz/Bluetooth APP control and one key silent, making it suitable for studio shooting, interview lighting, still life shooting and video shooting.

Main Features

One key silenced suitable for high of sensitive recording environments

• Strong power mode: the power can be up to the maximum value.
• Support 2.4GHz wireless/Bluetooth APP control.
• With a stable light source and 0% to 100% precise brightness adjustment.
• With optional remote control RC-A6 to support 16 groups and 32 channels wireless control.
• With a U-type bracket to adjust different angles easily.
• Standard Bowens-mount enables to install various of accessories.
• SL300III has two fans to achieve excellent heat dissipation.

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 waterproof in rainy or damp environments.
• Do not use 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.
• Minimum 50cm from flammable materials to lighting surface of the luminaire.
• Do not look directly at the light source.

IC Warning

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Product Structure

1. Thermovent 1
2. Handle
3. Bracket Screw 1
4. Umbrella Input
5. Mount Fixing Pusher
6. Bowens Mount
7. LED Bead
8. Thermovent 2
9. U-type Bracket
10. Fixing Knob
11. LCD Display
12. FX Select Dial
13. FX Button
14. 2.4G Button
15. Bluetooth Button
16. DIM Select Dial
17. Fan Button
18. Power Switch
19. Power Input Socket

LCD Display

1. LED Light
2. Group
3. Channel
4. DIM Adjustment Ratio
5. CCT Value
6. FX Icon
7. FX Type

Included Items

Separately Sold Accessories

The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: RC-A6 remote control,Softbox, Photographic Umbrella, Light Stand etc.

Operation

1. Power Connection
   Use the power cable to connect the LED light to an AC power source and turn on the power switch.

2. Silent mode

3. Short press the fan button to turn on or off the silent mode in the main interface. The fan button will be constantly on when the silent mode is off, while turn off when the silent mode is on.

4. SL150|||/SL200||I: Long press the fan button to enter the brightness range setting interface on silent mode. Short press the fan button to select 100% (brightness adjustment range 0%-100% on mute mode) or 33% (brightness adjustment range 0%-33% on mute mode), and finally long press it to exit the setting interface.

5. SL300||: Long press the fan button to enter the brightness range setting interface on silent mode. Short press the fan button to select 100% (brightness adjustment range 0%- 100% on mute mode) or 20% (brightness adjustment range 0%-20% on mute mode), and finally long press it to exit the setting interface.

6. FX Modes
   Short press the FX button to enter or exit the FX modes. When exiting the FX modes, the FX icon will not be displayed. When entering the FX modes, FX icon will be displayed on the LCD panel, Then, turn the FX select dial to choose one mode from the 8 FX modes to achieve creative shooting.

7. Strong Power Mode
   Turn on the fan to enter strong power mode and the power will up to the maximum value in this mode.

8. Brightness Adjustment
   The brightness of LED light can be adjusted by turning the DMX select dial from 0% to 100%. The brightness will decrease in turning left while increase in turning right.

GHz Setting

1. GR Setting:
   Short press the 2.4G button once to enter the group setting interface. When the group icon blinks, turn the FX select dial to choose group from A, B, C, D, E, F and 0 to 9. Finally, short press the FX button/2.4G button /fan button to exit or automatically exit after 10s of idle use.

2. CH Setting:
   Short press the 2.4G button twice to enter the channel setting interface. When the channel icon blinks, turn the FX select dial to choose channel from 1 to

3. Finally, short press the FX button/2.4G button /fan button to exit or automatically exit after 10s of idle use.

4. ID Setting:
   Long press the 2.4G button to enter the ID setting interface. Turn the FX select dial to choose ID from OFF and 01 to 99. Finally, short press the FX button/2.4G button /fan button to exit or automatically exit after 10s of idle use.

Bluetooth Setting

1. Check Bluetooth MAC code:
   Short press the Bluetooth button once then the MAC code will display.

2. Bluetooth Reset:
   Long press the Bluetooth button to make the Bluetooth icon blink in the main interface. When the Bluetooth icon stops blinking in 7 seconds, it means Bluetooth resetting is completed.

3. Connect to smartphone APP:
   Scan the QR code to download the “Godox Light” mobile APP. (It can be used on both Android and Apple systems) For specific operations, please refer to the “Help” manual of the mobile APP, which contains detailed tutorials.

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

Illuminance data

All the above tests are based on the condition of 100% brightness.

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 requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

Warning
Operating frequency:2412.99MHz – 2464.49MHz(2.4G only receive)/2402MHz – 2480MHz (BT)
Maximum EIRP Power.8.63dBm

SPACIFICATION

Specification 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 Directive 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10), this product is allowed to be used in all EU member states. For more information of DoC,

Please click this web link: https://www.godox.com/eu-declaration-of- conformity/ The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 0mm from your body.

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 keep it. Thank you!

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 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
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distribu- tor 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 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 institutions or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, and detachment
4. The original identifying information of the 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 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.

Maintenance and Service Support Information

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

Godox After-sale Service Call 0755-29609320-8062

GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.

• Add.: Building 2, Yaochuan Industrial Zone, Tangwei Community, Fuhai Street, Bao’ a District, Shenzhen 518103, China
• Tel: +86-755-29609320(8062)
• Fax: +86-755-25723423
• E-mail: [email protected]
• www.godox.com
• Made in China | 705-SL1530-00

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