Godox VL300 LED Video Light Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
Godox VL300 LED Video Light
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this Godox Product
LED Video Light VL series are portable and convenient due to the compact
light and the separation design of main body, adapter and controller. It’s
excellent for children shooting, studio shooting, product shooting,
photojournalistic and video recording, etc. VL series create stable light
resources and even illumination for photography. With an included remote
control and easy operation, VL series LED lights can be adjusted its light
brightness in separate groups. Three models are available: VL200 and VL300.
Main Features
- With strong power, stable light source and adjustable light brightness
- Powered by V-port Lithium battery or DC power supply with wide application
- Small and portable light body provided with easy light arrangement
- The adapter and controller are separate from the main light body, which offers more convenient operation and better heat dissipation
- Achieving wireless control by 433MHz grouping system (6 groups & 16 channels) and smartphone APP through Bluetooth
- With U-type bracket to adjust different angles easily
- Bowens-mount enables to install various of accessories
- Included a carrying bag to pack the whole set
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 environment.
- Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may result.
- As this product has built-in lithium battery, do not disassemble, impact, squeeze or put it into fire. If serious bulge occurs, please do not use. Do not use or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C. Please charge the product with specialized charger and correctly
- operate it within the defined voltage and working temperate according to the instruction manual.
- The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable; when the light source reaches its end of life the whole luminaire shall be replaced.
- Minimum distances from flammable materials: 10cm.
Body
LCD Panel
Included Items
- LED video light
- Controller
- Adapter
- Power cord
- Connect cord
- Remote control
- Reflector for Bowens mount LED light
- Lamp cover
- portable bag
- instruction manual
Power Supply
- Firstly, plug the two ends of connecting cord separately into the controller’s output control port and the light’s power input socket. A “click” will be heard once finished.
- Plug the output end of the adapter’s connected cord into the controller’s power input end.
- Use the power cord to connect the power supply.
Note:
If using a V-port battery, please insert the battery into the LED light and
power it on for usage.
Operation
- Power on/off: long-press the Power Switch of the controller to power the LED light on or off.
- Choose group/channel: press GR/CH button for once, and turn the Select Dial for Light Brightness to change the channel value. Then, press GR/CH button again, and turn the Select Dial for Light Brightness to change the group value (the group figure will be displayed recurrently). Press GR/CH button to exit.
- Light brightness adjustment: turn the select dial for light brightness to change the value from 0% to 100%.
- Power option: press the GR/CH button and power the light on to enter power option mode. Turn the brightness select dial to choose power from 300, 250 and 200. The power is 300W by default. Exit from this mode automatically without operation for 5 seconds.
Note:
This function is used for the situation that the battery enter to
protection states and cannot word due to some v-port battery doesn’t output
the corresponding power in strong power output. When enter this mode, the
output power of the light can be decreased and the battery can be loaded
instead of being protected (this function only applies to VL300).
Wireless Control (433MHz wireless & smartphone APP through Bluetooth)
With 433 MHz wireless system, VL series have remote grouping and control
function. Up to 6 groups of LED lights can be controlled. 16 channels are
available with strong anti-interference capability. Please set the channels
and groups of LED light to the same as those of RC-A5II remote control before
usage.
Adjusting Channel/Group of the Controller
- Press the GR/CH button and the channel icon blinks. Turn the select dial for light brightness to choose a channel ID (1 to 16).
- Press the GR/CH button twice and the group icon blinks. Turn the select dial for light brightness or color temperature to choose a group ID (A to F).
Adjusting Channel/Group of the Remote Control
- Press the CH/GRP button and the group icon blinks. Press the “-” or “+” button to choose a group ID (A to F).
- Press the CH/GRP button twice and the channel icon blinks. Press the “-” or “+” button to choose a channel ID (1 to 16).
Adjusting Light Brightness with the Remote Control
- Press the “-” or “+” button to adjust the light brightness.
Note:
The wireless signal can be received only when the controller is power on.Godox
VL series LED lights can also be controlled by a smartphone APP through
Bluetooth with 6 groups and 16 channels.
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Bluetooth connection:
power the LED light on and long-press the GR/CH button until a Bluetooth ID is displayed on the controller. Then, open the “GodoxPhoto”APP, click Bluetooth and choose the corresponding Bluetooth ID of the controller. Finally, enter the password (the initial password is “000000”), and the Bluetooth is successfully connected. Note: The channels and groups of LED controller and APP should be adjusted to the same. -
LED control:
please find more details in the “GodoxPhoto” APP of smartphones: Setting—Help—LED.
Technical Data
Note:
The illumination value will be different when changing different accessories.
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- 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.
RF warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator
&you body.