Godox VL150 LED Video Light Instruction Manual

LED Video Light

Instruction Manual

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 creates 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: VL150, 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 an easy light arrangement
  • 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 does not have a waterproof function, please take measures to waterproof in a 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 a built-in lithium battery, do not disassemble, impact, squeeze or put it into the fire. If a serious bulge occurs, please do not use it. Do not use or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C. Please charge the product with a 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

Power Supply

  1. 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 heardonce finished.
  2. Plug the output end of the adapter’s connects cord into the controller’s power input end.
  3. 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

  1. Power on/off: long-press the Power Switch of the controller to power the LED light on or off.
  2. Choose group/channel: press GR/CH button 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.
  3. Light brightness adjustment: turn the select dial for light brightness to change the value from 0% to 100%.
  4. 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 enters to protection states and cannot word due to some v-port battery doesn’t output the corresponding power in strong power output. When entering 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)

  1. With a 433 MHz wireless system, the 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-A5I I 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

Note: The wireless signal can be received only when the controller is powered on. A remote control is available separately.

Setting color temperature range

The factory setting of the remote control’s color temperature range is 2500-10000K. In order to use remote control conveniently, color temperature range settings are added: when the remote control is off, hold down the SET button and turn it on to enter the color temperature adjusting interface. Press CH/GR button to switch the lowest and highest color temperature value and press the “-” or “+” button to change the value. Press the SET button to confirm it.

Technical Data

VL Series LED Light VL150 VL200 VL300
Power Supply DC Power supply AC 100V-240V(50:60HZ

/2A(DC16.8V 10A)

AC 100V-240V(50’60HZ

/3.9A(DC33V 7A)

AC 100V-240V(50/60HZ)

4.3A(DC33V 10A)

Lithium battery V-port battery(sepa ately sold)
Power 150W 200W 300W
Color Temperature 5600-1200K
100% Light Brightness (LUX. 1m)(ft) Included Reflector 61000 75000 77000
Bare Light 6400 7800 10800
CRI (ft) 96
TLC I (m) 95
Light Brightness Range 0%-100%
Operation Temperature -10°C–40°C
Channel 16
Group 6 groups (A, B. C.D. E. F)
BT Frequency Range 2402.0-2480.0MHz
Max. Transmitting Power 5dbm
Dimension 30x14x18cm 30x14x18cm 34x14x18cm
Net Weight Light: 1.97Kg Controller: 0.86Kg Adapter: 0.72Kg Light: 2.23Kg Controller: 1.19Kg Adapter: 0.96Kg Light: 2.64Kg Controller: 1.26Kg Adapter: 1.14Kg

Note: The illumination value will be different when changing different accessories.

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.

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 safe-keep it. Thank you!

Product Information Model Product Code Number
Customer Information Name Contact Number
Address
Seller Information Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note:

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Applicable ProductsThe 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 PeriodThe warranty period of products and accessories is implemented 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 ServiceIf maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you show provide a valid warranty card. If you cannot provide a valid warranty card, we may offer maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable CasesThe 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 an external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding, and damp environments, etc; 3) Breakage or damage caused by the non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, and detachment; 4) The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed; 5) No valid warranty card; Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released software; 6) Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident; 7) 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 beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion, and consumption are not the breakages within the maintenance scope.

Maintenance and Service Support InformationThe 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 the designated site
Battery 3 Customer sends the product to the designated site
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, power cord, sync cable, etc. 12 Customer sends the product to the designated site
Other Items Flash tube, modeling lamp, lamp body, lamp cover, locking device, package, etc. No Without warranty

Godox After-sale Service Call 0755-29609320-8062

705-VL0000-00

QC PASS

GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.Add: Building 2, Yaochuan Industrial Zone, Tangwei Community, Fuhai Street, Bao’an District,Shenzhen, China Tel: +86-755-29609320(8062) Fax: +86-755-25723423 E-mail: [email protected]godox.comMade in China

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