Walimex pro Niova 150 LED Light Bi Color On Camera 15 Watt Instruction Manual

Walimex pro-Niova 150 LED Light Bi-Color On-Camera 15 Watt

We are pleased that you have chosen a Walimex pro product by WALSER. The Walimex pro-Nuova 150/300 Bi-Color on-camera-led light products impress with their high-quality workmanship and extremely easy handling. They are very compact and light, yet extremely powerful. The operation by battery or power adapter and the variable color temperature allows very versatile use. In combination with the very simple installation on the photo and video cameras as well as lamp stands of all kinds, this led light series is ideal for additional lighting on events, reports, and videos as well as product photography.

Features

• On-camera LED light with cold shoe and 1/4 inch connection, extremely lightweight and compact
• Strong 15 or 30 watts of power for 1,500 or 3,000 lumens
• 10-100% dimmable, variable color temperature from 3.200 – 5.600 Kelvin, CRI 95
• Operation via NP-F battery or power adapter (Niova 150 optional)
• High-quality control elements, illuminated display and metal housing
• Ideal for use with photo and video cameras, camcorders, lamp stands or on a camera-cage

We hope you enjoy using our product.
Your team from WALSER!

WARNING

• Please read these instructions for use thoroughly before you use this new equipment for the first time. It contains everything you need to know in order to avoid damage to persons or property.
• Strictly follow all notes on safety in these instructions for use.
• Keep these instructions for use in a safe place. If you sell your equipment or pass it on to someone else, you should also pass on these instructions for use.

Understanding these instructions for use correctly

Markings on the device

This symbol indicates, that your device meets the safety requirements of all applicable EU directives.

Waste disposal and protection of the environment

Electric and electronic appliances, as well as batteries, must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. The user is legally obliged to return electric and electronic appliances as well as batteries to specially set up public collecting points or the sales outlet once they have reached the end of their service life. Details are regulated by national law. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packaging refers to these provisions. The recycling, the material-sensitive recycling or any other form of recycling of waste equipment/batteries is an important contribution to the protection of our environment.

Identifications in these instructions for use

WARNING

• Draws your attention to the dealing with and the effect of safety information.
• Draws you attention to a dangerous situation, which can result in severe or even fatal injury, if not avoided.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: Draws your attention to possible material damage and other important information in connection with your equipment.

Important safety information

WARNING

The danger of blinding and eye damage

• The optical radiation of the LED lamp can blind the eyes and cause after vision if humans or animals look directly at the light source. This can lead to accidents and eye damage.
• Make sure that humans or animals do not look directly into the illuminant and keep a safe distance of at least 5 m, if necessary use diffusers between lamp and model or object. Do not use the lamp for illumination purposes when shooting small children or babies.

The danger of crashing, entrapment, burning, and fire through the falling down of the device

The weight of the flash is, depending on the model up to 2000 g.

• Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant and stored securely.
• Make sure that all fastening screws have been properly tightened.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals. They could overturn the device.
• Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. The device could be overturned.

The danger of electric shock, burn hazard

Please note, that the device is still connected with the supply voltage even if it is switched off. Just after disconnecting the device from the power supply through pulling out the power cable, the device is actually de- energized.

• Switch off your device when it is not in use.
• Switch off your device before mounting and maintenance and disconnect from power supply.
• Protect your device against unintended switching on.
• Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.

The danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuiting

• A short circuit could be caused by defective cables and through humidity or moisture. A short-circuit can warm up the conductors so that their isolation will melt or even melt thoroughly. This could lead to fire.
• Please just use the original cables, which are included in the delivery. They are aligned for your device and guarantee the necessary safety for you and your device.
• Don´t operate the device with wet hands or feet.
• Operate the device only in dry rooms.
• Don´t operate the device outdoors.
• Please only follow this instruction manual for cleaning your device.
• Make sure, that cables and conductors won´t be damaged. Damages could be caused through heat impact, chemical influence or mechanical impacts as rubbing, bending, tearing, rolling over or nibbling animals.
• Prevent your device for falling off. In case of falling off, please let an electrician check the device before switching on again.
• If your device should be damaged or defective or if you notice a burning smell:
• Disconnect the power supply by pulling out the power cord. Never operate your device with damaged housing, damaged reflector, defective modeling lamp, defective flash tube or damaged power cord. Don´t open the device.
• Never repair the device on your own. The device should only be repaired by electricians.
• Please follow this instruction manual for maintaining your device.
• Please just use spare parts, which conform to the required specifications.
• Illuminants must only be replaced by a skilled electrician.

Fire danger through overheating

The device can overheat if you operate it with covered ventilation slots. The device itself or easily inflammable materials in close distance could catch fire.

• Don´t cover the ventilation slots of the device during operation.
• Remove easily inflammable materials.
• Please just use spare parts, which conform to the required specifications.

The danger of burning on hot parts

• The illuminant may reach temperatures of up to 40 °C.
• Don´t touch the parts during operation and cooling down.
• Please cool down your device before starting any mounting or maintenance arrangements.

The danger of cutting and splintering caused by bursting illuminant

Illuminants can break or splinter when banging against the floodlight. Splinters can cause eye and skin injuries.

• Handle illuminants with care, to avoid breakage.
• Make sure you do not touch the illuminant by accident when mounting or replacing accessories.

The danger of suffocation caused by small parts

• Keep the device out of the reach of children and pets.
• Precautions when using with rechargeable battery

These can run out or explode if inappropriately handled. Please observe the following safety notes when handling the rechargeable battery for use with this unit:

• Use only rechargeable batteries mentioned in these operating instructions.
• Do not lay the rechargeable battery into fire or expose these to direct heat.
• To prevent the product from being damaged make sure you have removed the rechargeable battery if you will not use the product over a longer period of time or if the rechargeable battery has been discharged.
• If battery fluid has come into contact with skin or clothes, flush it off immediately with fresh water.
• Do not recharge the rechargeable battery unattended.
• Once the recharging process is finished, disconnect the charger from the power supply.

Unpacking and checking the device

• Carefully unpack the package content.
• Check whether the scope of delivery is complete.
• Please find full scope of delivery for your device on Page 39.
• Check whether the scope of delivery is free of damage.

If the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged, please contact: [email protected]

Within the scope of product improvements, we reserve the right for technical and optical changes. Not subject to identification as per RL 2010/30/EC – Not suitable for illumination purposes in households. Specially developed for photo and video shooting requirements.

Overview of components and control elements

Niova 150 Bi-Color led light

LED light

1. Luminous surface with diffusor (permanently installed)
2. LED bulbs
3. Metal housing
4. Vents.
5. Power adapter connection socket
6. Battery slots (Sony NP-F compatible)
7. Display
8. Status LED blue – Menu brightness adjustment / dimmer (D)
9. Status LED orange Menu color temperature (C)
10. Switch Minus < >
11. Switch Plus <+>
12. ON/OFF switch
13. Switch menu selection
14. 1/4 inch thread holder led light housing
15. The anti-twist hole led light housing

Accessories

1. Lamp holder
2. 1/4 inch fixing screw of the lamp holder
3. Fixing screw lamp holder
4. Anti-twist pin lamp holder
5. Screw tilt angle adjustment
6. Cold shoe adapter lamp holder
7. 1/4 inch threaded hole in the cold shoe holder
8. Power adapter with cable (optionally available for Nuova 150)

LED light

1. Luminous surface with diffusor (permanently installed)
2. LED bulbs
3. Metal housing
4. Vents
5. Power adapter connection socket
6. Battery slots (Sony NP-F compatible)
7. Display
8. Status LED blue – Menu brightness adjustment / dimmer (D)
9. Status LED orange Menu color temperature (C)
10. Switch Minus < – >
11. Switch Plus < + >
12. ON/OFF switch
13. Switch menu selection
14. 1/4 inch thread holder led light housing
15. The anti-twist hole led light housing

Accessories

1. Lamp holder
2. 1/4 inch fixing screw of the lamp holder
3. Fixing screw lamp holder
4. Anti-twist pin lamp holder
5. Screw tilt angle adjustment
6. Cold shoe adapter lamp holder
7. 1/4 inch threaded hole in the cold shoe holder
8. Power adapter with cable
9. Handle
10. 1/4 inch handle fixing screw
11. Anti-twist pin handle

Quick reference guide

NOTE: Detailed instructions for the following activities can be found in the relevant sections of these instructions for use. Strictly follow the sequence of the following activities during first time use, to prevent damage to the device.

WARNING: With any action you take you should pay attention to the safety notes in the corresponding paragraphs.

Preparing the device for use

Using the included lamp holder, you can attach this light to any standard lamp stand or tripod with a 1/4 screw or on your camera/camcorder via a cold shoe mount.

Mounting on a camera/camcorder via hot shoe

• Mount the lamp holder (16) by inserting the anti-twist pin (19) into the] anti-twist hole of the led light housing (15) and screwing the 1/4 inch fixation screw of the lamp holder (17) into the 1/4 inch thread holder of the led light housing (14).
• To attach to a camera/camcorder, insert the lamp holder into the cold shoe holder of your device.
• Then tighten the fixing screw above the cold shoe holder until the lamp holder is securely fastened to your device.
• Set the desired tilt angle by losing the tilt angle adjustment screw (20). While doing this, hold the Nuova light with one hand.
• Then retighten the tilt angle adjustment screw (20) again.
• Finally, check the secure position of the lamp holder again.
• The LED light is fully mounted.

Mounting on a lamp stand via 1/4 inch thread

• Install the lamp holder as described in section 6.1 (if not already done).
• Screw the 1/4 inch screw of your stand into the 1/4 inch thread of the lamp holder.
• Check the secure position of the lamp holder on the lamp stand/tripod again
• Set the desired tilt angle. While doing this, hold the Nuova light with one hand.
• Then retighten the tilt angle adjustment screw (20).
• The LED light is fully mounted.

Mounting the handle on the light (only model Niova 300)

• Mount the handle by inserting the anti-twist pin of the handle (26) into the anti-twist hole of the light (15) and tightening the 1/4 inch fixing screw of the handle (25).
• Finally, check the secure position of the led light on the handle.
• The LED light is fully mounted.

NOTE: Please follow the user information issued by the stand manufacturer.

WARNING

• Only mount the device on a stand that has been designed for the weight and dimensions of the device. See technical specifications.
• Make sure that the tripod with the mounted device is safe against tipping over or slipping.

Power supply

Battery power supply – battery installation

• Insert a sufficiently charged battery into the battery holder slot (6) on the back of the lamp.
• A click signals the correct locking of the battery.
• Check that the battery is securely fixed.
• Note that for operation of the model Niova 300, two loaded batteries are required.
• The device is ready for battery mode.
• Removing the batteries: Push the battery in the opposite direction and pull the batteries out of the compartment.
• Remove the batteries after using the device.

WARNING

Precautions when using with rechargeable battery

These can run out or explode, if inappropriately handled. Please observe the following safety notes when handling the rechargeable battery for use with this unit:

• Use only rechargeable batteries mentioned in these operating instructions.
• Do not lay the rechargeable battery into fire or expose these to direct heat.
• To prevent the product from being damaged make sure you have removed the rechargeable battery if you will not use the product over a longer period of time or if the rechargeable battery has been discharged.
• If battery fluid has come into contact with skin or clothes, flush it off immediately with fresh water.
• Do not recharge the rechargeable battery unattended.
• Once the recharging process is finished, disconnect the charger from the power supply.

Recommendations for using your battery.

• Change the battery, at the latest, when the light starts to flicker
• Switch the device off before removing the battery.
• This also applies to changing or adding another battery in models with several battery mounts. Switch the light off before adding or changing the battery, and do not insert other batteries into the mount while the light is being used.
• Do not let the battery charge level go too low, and charge up your battery as soon as possible. This ensures a longer battery life.
• Please remove the battery from the battery mount while transporting or storing the device. This is to prevent damage to the battery mounts during transportation and prevents the battery from becoming uncharged unintentionally.
• To maintain the performance of your battery, we recommend letting the battery run down completely and then recharging it around once a month.
• Please remove the battery from its mount after using your device.

NOTE: Only use batteries intended for the device – see technical specifications. After use remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

Power supply via power adapter – power adapter connection

The model Niova 300 generally includes a power adapter. This light can also be\ used as a light panel/ continuous light. The model Nuova 150 is available with a version] with and a version without a power adapter. Usually, this light is used on battery power. Notes on matching accessories and batteries can be found in section 12 of this manual.

• Plug the round DC power adapter plug into the power adapter connection socket (5) of the light housing and connect the plug of the power supply unit into the socket of your local power supply (AC 100-240V/50-60 Hz)
• The device is ready for mains power operation.

NOTE

• Compare the local electric power supply with the connection values of the device. Should the connection values not match, please contact [email protected].
• Only connect the power supply unit to an earthed plug.
• After use, disconnect the device from the local power supply by simply pulling out the mains plug.

Operating the device, settings and display signals

Switching the device on/off

• Connect the power supply to the device as described in section 7.
• Press the ON / OFF button (12) for 2-3 seconds.
• LCD panel (7) shows the operation status information and the led starts to shine.
• To turn off the light, press the ON / OFF button (12) again for 2-3 seconds.

Setting brightness (dimmer function) on the device

• Turn on the light as described in section 8.1.
• Depending on the last selected functionality (memory function of the light), the blue or orange status LED lights up. The light is in the brightness or color temperature settings menu
• Press the switch (13) to switch between the adjustment of brightness (dimming function) and the color temperature.
• Select the brightness adjustment function (blue status LED (8) lights up).
• The selected brightness in percent is shown in the display.
• Adjust the desired brightness by pressing and holding the Minus <-> (10) or Plus <+> button (11).
• When pressed briefly, the brightness changes in increments of one percent.
• Pressing the minus <-> or plus <+> key for a longer time will quickly adjust the values.
• The brightness can be adjusted in 1 % steps from 10 to 99 %.

Setting color temperature on the device

• Depending on the last selected functionality (memory function of the light), the blue or orange status LED lights up. The light is in the brightness or color temperature settings menu
• Press the switch (13) to switch between the adjustment of brightness (dimming function) and the color temperature.
• Select the color temperature adjustment function (orange status LED (9) lights up).
• The currently set color temperature is displayed shortened by 2 digits in the display of the lamp. For example, 32 stands for 3,200 Kelvin or 44 stands for 4,400 Kelvin
• Adjust the desired color temperature by pressing and holding the Minus <-> (10) or Plus <+> button (11).
• When pressed briefly, the color temperature changes in increments of 100 Kelvin
• Pressing the minus <-> or plus <+> key for a longer time will quickly adjust the values.
• The color temperature can be set in 100 Kelvin steps from 3,200 to 5,600 Kelvin.

Transporting, and storing the device

WARNING: Danger of fire caused by hot parts of the equipment. Allow the device to cool down completely.

• Switch off the device (See „Switching the device on, off).
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
• Unplug the power supply cable from the device.
• If necessary clean the device (See „Cleaning the device“).
• Lay the device and all disassembled elements into the original article packaging] box and transport of store as specified in the technical specifications. See technical specifications.

Troubleshooting

The device is switched on but does not show any function.

| Mains cable is not plugged in or not plugged in correctly.| ****

Plug the mains cable incorrectly

The power adapter is not connected with the device.

| Plug the round power adapter plug into the device socket

Not enough batteries

installed (Niova 300)

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Install 2 batteries

Batteries are exhausted

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Charge the batteries

The illuminant does not light

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The device ist switched off

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Switch on the device

The device is defective

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Contact our service! Repairs may only be done by a qualified electrician

Maintaining the device and cleaning

WARNING

• The danger of electric shock and danger of fire due to short circuits.
• Has the device been repaired by an electrician immediately?
• The danger of cutting and splintering is caused by breaking or bursting illuminants.

Cleaning

Danger of electric shock

• Do not bring the device into contact with moisture or water.
• Always pull out the power supply plug before starting to clean the device.

NOTE: Do not clean the illuminant with water. Even the slightest residues on the illuminant can cause the bursting of the illuminant.

Accessories and options

You find the optimal accessories for your device in our webshop: www.foto- walser.de.

• 22292 walimex pro power adapter for LED Niova 150 (15V,1A)
• 19886 NP-F 550 Li-Ion battery for Sony 2200 mAh 7,4V 16,3Wh
• 16870 NP-F 750 Li-Ion battery for Sony 4400 mAh 7,4V 32,6Wh
• 18680 NP-F 960 Li-Ion battery for Sony 6600 mAh 7,4V 48,8Wh
• 21449 mantona Armadillo DSLR black/gray
• 12138 walimex pro WT-806 lamp stand, 256cm
• 21424 walimex pro GN-806 lamp stand 215 cm

Waste disposal and protection of the environment

• Dispose of the device at a legally specified collection point, such as with the manufacturer, electronics brands or at a local disposal depot. This service is free of charge.

Reference to the declaration of conformity

• The Declaration of Conformity 2014/53/EU is available from the following address: [email protected]

Technical specifications

Holders

| 1/4 inch and coldshoe adapter holder, tiltable| 1/4 inch and coldshoe adapter holder tiltable, handle
Diffusor| White| White
Weight light| 225 g| 380 g
Weight holder| 38 g| 38 g + 57 g
Weight power adapter + cable| 140 g (optional)| 285 g
Lenght power adapter + cable| 3,8 m (optional)| 5 m
Weight incl. packaging| 390 g

(without power adapter)

| 1.050 g
Dimensions light + holder (LxHxW)| 145 x 150 x 27 mm| 250 x 150 x 27 mm
Dimensions light (LxHxW)| 145 x 95 x 20 mm| 250 x 95 x 20 mm
Dimension illumination surface (LxH)| 133 x 88 mm| 238 x 88 mm

Battery and power adapter

Compatible battery type| Sony NP-F compatible| Sony NP-F compatible
Recommended batteries| Min. 2200 mAh (NP-F 550,

750, 960, 970, 980)

| Min. 2200 mAh (NP-F 550,

750, 960, 970, 980)

Battery slots| 1| 2
Power supply| AC 100 – 240 V / 50-60 Hz| AC 100 – 240 V / 50-60 Hz
DC power output voltage| 15V 1A (optional)| 15V 2,4A
Battery voltage| 7,2-7,4 V| 2x 7,2-7,4 V
Input voltage led light| DC 13-17V| DC 13-17V
Operation data
Operation Temperature| -10 °C to + 50 °C
Storage conditions| Dry and dust-free in the original packaging or bag, at -20° C to +50° C

Scope of delivery

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LED light, on-camera holder, (Power adapter optional), manual german/English

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LED light, on-camera holder, handle, power adapter, manual german/English

We are here for you!

• If you need help or free, individual consultation from our trained specialist personnel,
• please contact our service team.
• We are happy to help!
• Your WALSER Team

Email / Homepage

[email protected]
www.walser.de

Our postal address:

• WALSER GmbH & Co. KG
• Senefelderstrasse 23
• 86368 Gersthofen
• Germany

Our warranty promise

WALSER is known for its high-quality workmanship, best functionality and customer-oriented service. To highlight our exceptional service level, we offer a 2-year warranty for this Walimex pro product. This warranty is only valid in connection with your purchase receipt.

If you would like to utilize our warranty, contact us by email at info@foto- walser.de. Our comprehensive guarantee as well as its scope can be found at www.foto-walser.de/en/warranty.

Niclas Walser Owner

Documents / Resources

| Walimex pro Niova 150 LED Light Bi Color On Camera 15 Watt [pdf] Instruction Manual
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