Godox LED308 LED Video Light Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
Godox LED308 LED Video Light
Foreword:
Thank you for purchasing this Godox Product!
This LED video light is excellent for macrophotography, product shooting,
photojournalistic and video recording, etc. The lightweight and portable light
provides high brightness and accurate color temperature. Three types are
available: LED308W White Version (5600K), LED308Y Yellow Version (3300K), and
LED308C Changeable Version (3300~5600K).
Features
- 308-LED-bulbs panel is lithium-ion or DC powered
- Wireless 433MHz grouping system (6 groups & 16 channels)
- Wirelessly adjust brightness or color temperature
- Large-sized LCD panel. Settings auto saved. Quickly change panel angle
- Fits almost any cameras and camcorders
| Type | Model |
|---|---|
| White Version(Color Temperature 5600K) | LED308W |
| Yellow Version(Color Temperature 3300K) | LED308Y |
| Changeable Version (Color Temperature 3300K~5600K) | LED308C |
For your safety
- Do not place in high temperature or high humidity conditions.
- If this product overheats, it will cease operation and resume working after cooling down. This is due to the built-in overtemperature protection.
- Do not handle with wet hands, immerse in water, or expose to rain.
- Observe precautions when handling batteries:
- Do not mix new and used batteries or batteries of different types.
- Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to it.
- Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove batteries out when the product will not be used for a long time or when batteries run out of charge.
- Should liquid from batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.
Parts
- 308 LED Beads
- Color Filters
- Power Switch
- Select Dial + SET Button
- CH/GRP Button
- DC Power Jack
- Lithium Battery Compartment
- LCD Panel (White in Blue)
- Angle Adjusting Knob A
- Angle Adjusting Knob B
- Locking Ring
- Camera Hotshoe Connection
- 1/4″ Bracket Mounting Hole
- Handle
- Mini Stand
Power Management
Power Supply
Two power supply modes are available:
Note:
- When using lithium battery, the Battery Level Indicator is displayed on the LCD panel. When the indicator blinks, the lithium battery power is low. Please recharge it immediately before usage in order to avoid forceful auto off.
- When using DC power supply, the indicator is not displayed when the voltage is over 10V.
Installing Lithium Battery
- Turn the Power Switch (03) off.
- Target the socket of the lithium battery towards the “+” “-” contacts of the Battery Compartment (07). Push the battery in until it locks.
- Power the light on.
- After using the light, please power it off.
Using the Video Light
Note: If your camcorder has no hotshoe connection, you are advised to purchase a connecting bracket for camcorder. The video light has a 1/4″ Bracket Mounting Hole as your camcorder does. Therefore, you can easily connect both the light and the camcorder to the bracket.
Operation
Before Usage
- Insert the lithium battery or connect the light with the DC power supply.
- Switch the power on, the video light giving out light.
- LCD panel shows the information.
Light Brightness/Color Temperature Adjustment
Adjusting Light Brightness
- Turn the select dial to adjust the light brightness.
The light brightness adjustable range changes at different color temperature with different models.
| Model | Color Temperature | Light Brightness Range |
|---|---|---|
| LED308Y | 3300K | 10%~100% |
| LED308W | 5600K | |
| LED308C | 3300K/5600K | 10%~100% |
| 3400K~5500K | 25%~100% |
Adjusting Color Temperature
Press the SET button once and the color temperature icon blinks. Turn the select dial to adjust color temperature. Color temperature range:
White Version
LED308W
| Yellow Version
LED308Y
| Changeable Version
LED308C
---|---|---
5600K| 3300K| 3300K~5600K
NOTE: Color temperature of LED308W or LED308Y is invariable. The LCD panel only shows 5600K or 3300K.
Wireless Remote Control
With 433 MHz wireless system, this product has remote grouping and control function. Up to 6 groups of LED light can be controlled. 16 channels are available with strong anti-interference capability. Please set the channels and groups of LED video light to the same as those of remote control before usage.
Adjusting Channel/Group of the LED Video Light
-
Press the CH/GRP button and the group icon blinks. Turn the select dial to choose a group ID (A to F).
-
Press the CH/GRP button twice and the channel icon blinks. Turn the select dial to choose a channel ID (1 to 16).
Adjusting Channel/Group of the Remote Control -
Press the CH/GRP button and the group icon blinks. Press the “+” “-” button to choose a group ID (A to F).
-
Press the CH/GRP button twice and the channel icon blinks. Press the “+” “-” button to choose a channel ID (1 to 16).
Adjusting Light Brightness/Color Temperature with the Remote Control -
Press the“+””-“button to adjust the light brightness.
-
Press the SET button of the remote control once and the color temperature icon blinks. Press the “+” “-” button to adjust the color temperature.
Note: The wireless signal can be received only when the LED light is power on. Remote control purchased separately.
Other Operation Tips:
- Pressing the ON/OFF button on the remote control can only turn on/off all the LED groups instead of powering it on or off. When received the “OFF” command from the remote control, LED video light stop lighting up and LCD panel gets dark with “OFF” displayed. If this continues for four hours without any other operation, the LED video light will auto power off and the remote control will not work.
- Pressing the “SET” button on the remote control for 2 seconds can only turn on/off the current LED group instead of powering it on or off.
- The remote control will auto power off after four hours of idle operation.
Tips of Using Remote Control:
- When using the White Version LED308W, please set the color temperature of the remote control as 5600K constantly;
- When using the Yellow Version LED308Y, please set the color temperature of the remote control as 3300K constantly;
- Please remove the battery if the light will not be used for an extended period of time.
Replacing A Color Filter
- Pinch the edge of the color filter (02) and pull it out.
- Insert a new color filter in and push it to the left. Then the color filter is securely in position.
What’s in the Box of LED 308?
| NO. | Included Item | LED308W | LED308Y | LED308C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED Video Light | 1 PCS | 1 PCS | 1 PCS |
| 2 | Handle | 1 PCS | 1 PCS | 1 PCS |
| 3 | Mini Stand | 1 PCS | 1 PCS | 1 PCS |
| 4 | Diffusion Filter | 1 PCS | 1 PCS | 1 PCS |
| 5 | Yellow Filter | 1 PCS | NO | NO |
| 6 | Blue Filter | 1 PCS | 1 PCS | NO |
Technical Data
LED 308
Video Light
| White Version
LED308W
| Yellow Version
LED308Y
| Changeable Version
LED308C
---|---|---|---
Lithium Battery| 7.4V Lithium Battery(SONY NP-F970 model lithium battery)
(sold separately)
DC Power Supply| 6.5~12V
Channel| 16
Group| 6 groups(A, B, C, D, E, F)
Power| Max.21W
Color Temperature| 5600K±300K| 3300K±300K| 3300K~5600K ±300K
Brightness(LUX)| 860 (1m)| 860 (1m)| 860(1m/4100K)
430(1m/3300K)
430(1m/5600K)
Light Brightness
Range
| 10%~100%| 10%~100%| 3300K/5600K : 10%~100%
3400K~5500K : 25%~100%
LED Beads Quantity| 308| 308| 5600K : 154
3300K : 154
Operation Temperature| -10~50 °C
Dimension| 180mm185mm40mm(not with the Handle)
Net Weight| 400g
FCC Statement
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.
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.
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 safekeep it. Thank you!
Applicable Products
The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance
lnformation (see below for further information). Other products or accessories
(e.g. promotional items,giveaways and additional accessories attached,etc.)
are notincluded in this warranty scope.
Warranty Period
The warranty period of products and accessories isimplemented according to the
relevant Product Maintenancelnformation. 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 Godox
after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for
maintenance service, you should provide valid wananty 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:
| Product Type | Name | Maintenance Period(month) | Warranty Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts | Circuit Board | 12 | Customer sends the product to designated site |
| Battery | 3 | Customer sends the |
product to designated site
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, power cord, sync cable, etc.| 12|
Customer sends the product to designated site
Other Items| Flash tube, modeling lamp, lamp body, lamp cover, lockingdevice,
package, etc.| No| Without warranty