User Manual - VM-110 LED Macro Ring Light.indd
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1. User s Manual PLOT MODE LIGHT ON OFF Introduction Thank you for choosing the Bolt VM 110 LED Macro Ring Light This LED light combines a compact design with versatile features to give you both ease of use and creative lighting control It s great for shooting close ups and even portraits at close range Among the benefits you ll enjoy e Six levels of brightness adjustment e Left and right only illumination modes e Flash mode e Automatic power saving function Introduction 3 Copyright O 2012 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders Contents INTODUCTION Ao n NN 3 Dto 6 9 Installing Batteries 10 11 Mounting the VM 110 12 14 Using the Diffusers Turning on the VM 110 and Riring a Tester 16 17 Light MOOG is xiii AAA AAA AAA AAA 17 Flash Mode een 18 Left and Right Mode inner 18 les CU STINGING nn ea nn sn nn rss sr en ne san ent 18 Troubleshooting ss nn Mt 19 20 Specifications 22422222 ec cdecededecececisdceceeeeetecee 21 OR dete een 22 OO 23 IC ax SOD SS Overview LED Ring Light 1 LED array 2 Adapter ring locks 3 Diffuser mounting indicators 4 Cable Power Control Unit LCD Battery compartment cover Locking wheel Mounting foot Pilot button Mode button Light button Power button Left navigation button Set2. The VM 110 is rotating right e Your lens has a rotating front element Use manual focus or left while the camera is focusing Troubleshooting 19 The battery indicator fluctuates e This is normal and may happen when the batteries are nearly between full and empty when exhausted Replace the batteries reinstalling the same batteries repeatedly 20 Troubleshooting Specifications Type On camera LED macro ring light Compatible cameras All cameras with a standard hot shoe and a lens filter thread of 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 or 77mm Guider number at 50mm focal length ISO 100 GN 15 Effective distance up to 4 9 ft 1 5 m Color temperature 3 000 15 000 K Using diffusers Power Source 4 AA lithium Ni MH or alkaline batteries Dimensions Power control unit Approx 4 5 x 2 75 x 1 4 inches 114 x 70 x 35 mm LED ring Approx 4 5 x 4 3 x 75 inches 114 x 109 x 19 mm Weight 7 1 oz 200 g without batteries Specifications 21 Notes Warranty LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Bolt provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date or thirty 30 days after replacement whichever occurs later Our responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at its option of any product which fails during normal consu
3. a higher level This happens when the battery power is very low and indicates that the batteries will have a longer effective life in Flash mode Note that the flash mode will only work if the control unit is mounted on the camera s hot shoe Left and Right Mode For more dramatic lighting you can set your VM 110 to illuminate only from the left or right half of the LED array To set your VM 110 to Left or Right mode press the MODE button repeatedly until the dot indicator on the LCD switches to Left mode or Right mode Brightness Adjustment You can adjust the brightness output of your VM 110 from 1 5 to 1 5 To adjust the brightness output press the right or left navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness The onscreen power output level indicator indicates the current brightness output 18 Modes Troubleshooting The VM 110 is stuck in the e Make sure that the mounting foot lock is released Page 14 camera hot shoe The VM 110 is turned on and is e Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper in Light mode but won t light up orientation Page 10 The VM 110 is turned on and is Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper in Flash mode but won t fire orientation Page 10 e Make sure the control unit is securely attached to the camera Page 12 e Make sure that the electrical contact on the foot of the control unit is not dirty Clean it and try again
4. button Right navigation button LIGHT FLASH L R o e ailll 88 a LCD Included Accessories 16 Battery level indicator e Four diffusers clear frosted 17 Light mode white blue and amber 18 Flash mode e Eight adapter rings 49 52 19 Left mode 55 58 62 67 72 and 77mm 20 Right mode e Stand Tripod mount 21 Dot indicator 22 Power output level indicator 23 Power output value Installing Batteries The VM 110 can be powered by four AA batteries of several types e Lithium 1 5 V e Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2 V e Alkaline 1 5 V Note For the longest battery life lithium or Ni MH batteries are recommended To install batteries make sure the VM 110 is turned off and follow these steps 1 Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to open it 2 Insert batteries in the orientations indicated by the illustrations inside the compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it into place in the opposite direction of the arrow on the cover 10 Installing Batteries Important When battery power is low the battery level indicator will blink on the LCD Replace all four batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together Installing Batteries 11 Mounting the VM 110 The VM 110 has two main components the power control unit and the LED ring light The pow
5. control on the included stand You can mount the VM 110 power control unit on the included stand in the same way you would mount it on your camera This allows you to set it on a flat surface or to attach it to a tripod head light stand or clamp that has a compatible 1 4 20 screw mount Using your VM 110 in this manner will free up your camera s hot shoe Using the Diffusers The VM 110 comes with four diffusers that modify the light output clear frosted white blue and amber The frosted white diffuser will produce a more diffused light than the clear one The blue and amber diffusers will cool and warm the light respectively Note that you will lose a bit of light with the blue and amber diffusers 14 Using the Diffusers To mount the diffuser on your LED ring 1 Match up the red alignment line on the diffuser with the OFF alignment line on the LED ring 2 Fit the diffuser onto the LED ring and rotate it so the red alignment line on the diffuser matches up with the ON alignment line on the LED ring To remove the diffuser rotate it so that the indicator matches up with the OFF alignment line The diffuser can then be removed Tip Using the VM 110 without any diffuser in place will result in the maximum brightness but the light will also be the least soft Using the Diffusers 15 Turning on the VM 110 and Firing a Test To turn the VM 110 on press and hold the power button until the LCD on the power control unit
6. er control unit mounts onto your camera s hot shoe mount and the LED ring light mounts onto your camera s lens via one of the included adapter rings There are eight adapter rings included 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 and 77mm To mount the power control unit on your camera make sure the VM 110 is turned off and follow these steps 1 Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it 12 Mounting the VM 110 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure To mount the LED ring light on your camera follow these steps 1 Determine what size adapter ring will fit your camera lens the engraving on the ring should match your lens filter thread 2 Align the adapter ring with the thread on the inside of the lens and screw it on until secure Do not overtighten 3 Press and hold the adapter ring locks while mounting the ring light onto the adapter Make sure that the Bolt logo is on the bottom of the ring light and facing away from the camera Mounting the VM 110 13 To dismount the VM 110 from your camera make sure that it is turned off and follow these steps Press and hold the adapter ring locks to release the LED ring Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to release the power control Slide the mounting foot out of your camera s hot shoe If desired remove the adapter ring from your lens A SE Mounting the VM 110 power
7. mer use To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period contact your place of purchase Seller to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return to Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN BOLT MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state O Copyright 2012 Gradus Group LLC www BoltFlashes com Bolt www boltflashes com Copyright 2012 Gradus Group
8. turns on To fire a test press the PILOT button Important Some lenses have front elements that rotate during autofocusing In such a case we recommend using manual focus to prevent any possible damage to your lens or camera Automatic power saving function After thirty minutes of inactivity the VM 110 will automatically enter power saving mode to conserve battery life To reactivate the VM 110 press the SET button During long periods of inactivity it is recommended that you use the power button to turn the LED off completely LCD illumination When you turn on the VM 110 or press any button the LCD will be illuminated for about twenty seconds 16 Turning on the VM 110 Battery level indicator The battery level indicator on the LCD shows the remaining battery power o O 0 9 Light Mode During Light mode the light will be on continuously This is ideal for seeing exactly where the light will fall as well as for shooting video Press the LIGHT button to turn on the LEDs for constant lighting The dot indicator on the LCD will switch to Light mode Light Mode 17 Flash Mode To save battery power you can engage the flash mode so the LED turns on for approximately half a second when the camera s shutter is released To engage the Flash mode press the MODE button repeatedly until the dot indicator on the LCD switches to Flash mode When switching to Flash mode from Light mode the power level indicator may rise to
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