Anton/Bauer 85750006
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1. ULTRALIGHT 2 UL 2 Owner s Manual A7595 0085 Rev T TABLE OF CONTENTS TO REMOVE HEAD MODULE TO RE ATTACH HEAD MODULE TO REMOVE REPLACE BULB INTRODUCTION OPERATING IMPORTANT 1 4 20 STUD MOUNT APPLICATION SHOE MOUNT APPLICATION ACCESSORIES UL2 Wedge XL Wedge Filters UL Soft Box UltraDAYlight Ultralight Dimmer BULB SELECTION AND OPERATION SPECIFICATION SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY TOVEMOVE READ MODULE 1 Push Head Module forward 2 Lift Head Module and remove it from the Base TO RE ATTACH HEAD MODULE Push Head Module onto base as shown until Head Module engages over screw TO REMOVE REPLACE BULB NOTE Only MR 16 type bulbs should be used with the UL2 1 Pull out on the Thumb Tabs of the Head Module 2 Swing Hood open 3 Remove and replace bulb as necessary 4 Close Head Module insuring that it clicks closed ON OFF SWITCH INTRODUCTION The Ultralight 2 UL2 is an extremely compact super lightweight version of the original Ultralight system designed specifically for on camera lighting applications The Ultralight 2 incorporates many unique features including e Included with a AB 60 wide angle bulb e A diffused glass for smoother beam patterns e Quick change head module feature permits instant field light source changes without direct bulb handling adjusting to full or spot lighting situations e The head module tilts for indi2. Instantly change from daylight to tungsten and back by simply swapping head modules no twisting turning or handling bulbs And since the rugged Ultralight Head Module house and protect the bulbs they can be stored in the head module until the next use The UltraDaylight head module is a unit 25 watt bulb and ballast all in one ULTRALIGHT DIMMER This new Ultralight accessory allows the adjustment of light output from 0 100 It s microprocessor controlled PWM _ Pulse Width Modulation circuit minimizes power loss and is designed to be used with any Ultralight in the field With the push of a bottom a low and high output setting can be pre programmed anywhere between 0 100 With this feature quick and exact light settings can be established before the shot allowing for quick light transitions without fumbling or the need to dial it in Fitting underneath the light its innovative bevel design provides for additional down angle of the light while moving the light forward to avoid lens shadows The UL Dimmer is fully compatible with Automatique feature standard in most Gold Mounts and has an auto shut off in the case of a low voltage battery Note The UL Dimmer is not for use with the UltraDay Light Head BULI SELECTION AND OPERATION Bulbs used by the Ultralight 2 are Type MR16 tungsten halogen bulbs Spot or flood bulbs of any light distribution angle may be used The Ultralight 2 offers the g
3. Ultralight 2 system several spare Head Modules should be employed with each light to carry spare bulbs or a variety of bulb voltages wattages and beam angles The Head Module is designed to be a compact and rugged storage container allowing extra bulbs to be easily and safely carried in the field Bulbs can then be quickly switched for different lighting conditions or changes in power source Carrying spare bulbs in fragile cardboard packages defeats one of the main features of the Ultralight 2 IMPORTANT HEAD MODULE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BASE PRIOR TO CHANGING A BULB NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A BULB WHILE THE HEAD MODULE IS ATTACHED TO THE BASE Va 2WSTUS MOUNT APPLICATION The Ultralight 2 is shipped standard with 14 20 Stud Mount for attaching to the camera handle To remove install a 20 Stud Mount follow these instructions 1 With the supplied 5 64 hex wrench loosen the set screw located in the thumbwheel 2 Install a 20 Stud Mount into the bottom of the thumbwheel Insert stud as far into light as possible 3 Tighten the set screw in the thumbwheel 5 64 Hex Wrench pow J Stud Mount Set Screw FU e e e o e o gt SOOO IOIOIO IOI EE 7 ve lelee we ve THUMBWHEEL Insert Stud Mount as far into the light as possible NOTE In order for the 14 20 Stud Mount to completely tighten down on the camera the Stud Mount must be fully
4. an Anton Bauer Customer Support Center or to the address above Upon receipt of the Product and a record of your compliance with the conditions of this warranty Anton Bauer will repair or replace the Product and return it to you or issue a credit as applicable You are responsible for all shipping and handling charges to and from authorized facility THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID IN THE CASE OF DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS DISASTER NEGLECT MISUSE IMPROPER INSTALLATION IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS OR DYSFUNCTION OR MALFUNCTION OF OR CAUSED BY ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR DEVICE Misuse includes any use of the Product in other than its intended application including the use of this Product with any charging device or accessory not manufactured by and or specified by Anton Bauer This warranty does not cover and Anton Bauer assumes no responsibility for any equipment or devices used in conjunction with the Product ANTON BAUER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE PRODUCT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANTON BAUER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This Warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Connecticut including the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and from time to time a
5. emarks of Anton Bauer Inc Anton Bauer Anton Bauer logo and parallelogram design Aspekt Automatique DataTap DIONIC Elipz Egripz Elightz Essentialz Gold Mount HubZ HyTRON Impac Interactive and design LifeSaver Logic Series Logic Series Logo Maxx man logo design Nexus PowerStrap Proformer Probe ProPac RealTime Satellight Snap On Stasis Stasis Flex Tandem TrimPac Ultrakit Ultralight One World One Smart Choice The power behind the best cameras capturing the best images in the world The quality standard of the video industry The worldwide standard and There should always be choices It makes it easier to recognize the best Lexan is a registered trademark of G E Company Corp Cordura is a registered trademark of E I duPont de Nemours Anton Bauer Inc Anton Bauer Europe B V World Headquarters Eurode Business Center Eurode Park 1 2 14 Progress Drive Shelton CT U S A 6461KB Kerkrade The Netherlands Tel 203 929 1100 or 800 541 1667 Tel 31 45 5639220 Fax 203 929 9935 Fax 31 45 5639222 support antonbauer com eurosupport antonbauer com www antonbauer com amp d Anton Bauer A Vitec Group brand Anton Bauer Inc Signapore Office 6 New Industrial Road 02 02 Hoe Huat Ind Bld Singapore 536199 Tel 65 62975784 Fax 65 62825235 asia antonbauer com
6. inserted into the thumbwheel Otherwise the UL2 may swing back and forth SHOE MOUNT APPLICATION Certain lighting applications need a Shoe Mount to secure the light to the camera Most JVC and PANASONIC cameras will use this Shoe Mount For installation of Shoe Mount Remove existing Stud Mount from the Ultralight 2 base See previous page Insert Shoe Sleeve int thumbwheel pushing it as far into the thumbwheel as possible Using 5 64 Hex Wrench tighten down the Shoe Sleeve Screw Shoe Mount into Shoe Sleeve about half way Slide the Shoe Mount onto the camera handle and then tighten down via the thumbwheel Doe ee 5 64 Hex Wrench Set Screw r REOOO OC KSSS SS LAZ WAA A eee ee ta _e K Be sure the Shoe Sleeve is completely inside the light otherwise the light may swing back amp forth Thumbwheel XS Shoe Mount NOTE In order for the Shoe Mount to completely tighten down on the camera the Shoe Sleeve must be inserted as far into the thumb wheel as possible Otherwise the light may swing back and forth ACCESSUSIES UL2 WEDGE The UL2 Wedge is developed specifically for use with the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 on camera light The UL2 Wedge provides the Ultralight 2 with an additional 20 of down angle lighting for shooting extreme close up camera shots less than 3 feet A Universal mounting design allows quick adaptation to cameras using either 4 20 Stud Mount or Sh
7. mended in the State of Connecticut and not the Convention for the International Sale of Goods This choice of Connecticut law is exclusive of any Connecticut law that would require reliance on any law foreign to Connecticut Should any action of law or in equity be brought by any person under this Warranty such action shall be brought only in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut or in any Superior Court in Fairfield County Connecticut USA Some states do not allow limitations on how long a warranty lasts so the time period limitation herein may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which may vary from state to state Use of unauthorized equipment in conjunction with Anton Bauer products constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or void those warranties Anton Bauer does not authorize condone recommend or otherwise assume any liability or responsibility resulting from the use of any battery charger or accessory made by Anton Bauer with any battery charger or accessory not manufactured produced or sold by Anton Bauer Anton Bauer only authorizes the use of original Anton Bauer products with this Product Use only original Anton Bauer equipment with this Product The following are trad
8. oe typing lighting mounts 1 4 20 Screw 5 16 24 Screw Stud Mount Application Shoe Mount Application UL2 WEDGE STUD MOUNT APPLICATION 1 Position the base of the UL2 wedge directly over the camera s 20 Stud Mount 2 Fasten the UL2 wedge to the camera mount using the supplied 4 20 Phillips screw Do Not Overtighten 3 Attach the Ultralight 2 to the UL2 wedge by threading the UL2 s 14 20 stud directly into the mating hole on the ramp of the UL2 wedge UL2 WEDGE SHOE MOUNT APPLICATION 4 Slide the base of the UL2 wedge into the camera Shoe Mount Insert at the front of camera towards the lens 5 Fasten the UL2 wedge to the camera shoe using the supplied 5 16 24 slotted screw Do Not Overtighten as this will cause damage to the camera mount 6 Attach the Ultralight 2 to the UL2 wedge by threading the UL2 s 4 20 stud directly into the mating hole on the ramp of the UL2 wedge XL WEDGE Same as the UL2 Wedge except that it is 3 inches longer Should be used to clear Shotgun Mics and Wide Angle Lens Will also allow the UL2 to clear the shoulder strap without interference FILTERS Adapter accessories are detachable pivoting filter lenses allowing the user to flip the adapter in and out of the beam pattern Adapters Diffuser Wide Angle Dichroic are mounted in a holder pivoted from a slotted tab The adapter assembly is attached to the Head Module by sliding the slotted tab into the space between the light head safe
9. or any Anton Bauer product Higher wattage bulbs are not recom please contact our Customer Support Department at 1 800 541 1667 mended due to excessive heat gener ated by these bulbs USA Only or 203 925 4991 WEIGHT Base unit with bulb 12 oz Light Head Module 24 W x 214 H x 234 DP Base Unit w Head Module 24 W x 4 H x 334 DP LINN FED WARRANT This one 1 year limited warranty for the product specified in this document Product is given by Anton Bauer Inc Anton Bauer 14 Progress Drive Shelton Connecticut 06484 If you the purchaser of the Product from Anton Bauer or the person for whom the Product was purchased if it was a gift have any questions regarding Product applications Product specification or to obtain warranty service on this or any Anton Bauer product contact the company at the address above THIS PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED WITH ANTON BAUER WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO ASSURE WARRANTY COVERAGE TO REGISTER YOU MAY EITHER 1 MAIL WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD or 2 REGISTER ON LINE AT www antonbauer com The liability of Anton Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim for repair or replacement of the Product or as otherwise stated herein at Anton Bauer s sole discretion Notice of any claim under this warranty shall be delivered to Anton Bauer during the period of the warranty and the Product shall be returned with its packaging promptly at your expense to
10. reatest versatility with the following low voltage bulbs They can be powered from any 12 14 4 volt camera battery with the Ultralight 2 integral PowerTap connector cable Triple Purpose Low Voltage Bulb The ESX EYR and EYF bulbs provide three beam output options 1 Spot 15 plain bulb 2 Medium Spot approximates 21 with Diffuser UL DP 3 Flood 36 with Wide Angle adapter UL WA which covers most zoom lenses in the extreme wide position Dual Purpose Low Voltage Bulb The EXZ bulb provides two beam output and is a good all around bulb 1 Medium Food 24 plain bulb 2 Full Flood 86 with Wide Angle Adapter UL WA Single Purpose Low Voltage Flood Only bulbs The BAB EYP and EYC bulbs provide full flood 86 plain bulb Purpose Type Bulb Code RunTime w 4 AH Battery Triple Purpose 120 min Spot Med Spot 60 min Flood 35 min Dual Purpose 4 1 2 45 min Med Flood Flood Single Purpose BAB Flood Only EYP EYC FPB aan i NOTE All above data measured at 14 volts with a Diffuser UL DF with a Wide Angle Adapter UL WA SPECIAL NOTE Extensive field testing indicates that the ESX bulb despite its minimal 25 watts when used with the UL WA Wide Angle Adapter or the plain BAB bulb provides the most pleasing lighting condition for most indoor interviews in the typical 3 ft to 6 ft range SPECIFICATION SERVICE Type MR 16 12 14 Volts 25 85 Watts If you have any question about this
11. rect lighting applications and can be easily fitted with a swing away wide angle adapter UL WA diffuser UL DF or dichroic filter UL DC e Compact size with the quick change head module removed the Ultralight 2 is a mere 2 x 1 x 1 and can be left on the camera at all times without interfering with operation fitting easily into a camera case with little or no modification to the case e A patented universal mounting system for 14 20 stud or shoe type mounting is standard eliminating the need for special studs or adapters e An Integral PowerTap connector cable comes in lengths to dress neatly on any camera camcorder no secondary cables are required to mate to any Gold Mount camera bracket OPERATING When powering the Ultralight 2 through the on board camera battery pack integral PowerTap connector cable the UL2 should be turned off and the battery pack charged as soon as the camera battery warning light comes on in the viewfinder If the light is left on after this point the UL2 will continue to drain the battery which can cause permanent damage to the cell pack Greater caution is required if an external unmetered battery is used In this case suggested bulb run times should be followed closely and the battery should be changed before the light begins to grow noticeably dimmer During battery operation the light should never be left on when unattended To achieve the full versatility and benefits of the
12. rs may be attached to the top of the Head Module or to either side and folded back against the Head Module when not in use Two adapters may be simultaneously attached to the lighthead one on either side A UL DC can be used in combination with either a UL WA or a UL DF simultaneously When trying to accommodate two filters at the same time it may be necessary to obtain a new hinge for the filter which will allow two to be used simultaneously The part number for this hinge is 5140 1051 Please contact the Anton Bauer Customer Service Department for more details at 800 541 1667 203 925 4991 or support antonbauer com PERMANENTLY MOUNTING A FILTER First remove the screw and washer between the hood and glass frame from any one of the Head Module s three sides Install the filter as described before Reinsert the screw and tighten fully The washer will no longer be necessary UL SOFT BOX The UL Soft Box mounts easily to any Ultralight Head Module to soften and diffuse light output The UL Soft Box is collapsible allowing easy storage or can fold and swing away while remaining on the Ultralight until needed ULTRADAYLIGHT The UltraDaylight Head Module fits any Ultralight base to instantly deliver 5600 k at less than half the power required of tungsten halogen without the need for dichroic adapters Uniquely designed to share power from camera battery using the PowerTap on every camera Gold Mount a
13. ty glass holder and the hood UL WA Ultralight Wide Angle Adapter Converts both spot bulbs and medium flood bulbs into full flood 36 patterns A very efficient optical device that provides an exceptionally smooth and even pattern and will cover the widest angle zoom lenses The UL WA filter can also be used with flood bulbs to smooth out uneven bulb patterns UL DF Ultralight 1 Diffuser For use with spot bulbs Lowers light output by approximately one f stop 50 while softening the edges of the beam pattern and increasing beam diameter approximately 50 UC Ultveligqhis Cieno ce kilte Scnverts output of bulbs to match 5600 K daylight The UL DC filter must be used when using the Ultralight for daylight fill or cool white fluorescent fill When properly fitted the slot in the tab will align with a screw in the center of the hood The tab insertion requires a slight force If the filter assembly is too loose and does not stay in place bend each side of the tab in opposite directions as shown to provide sufficient holding friction The friction on the filter pivot may be increased by tightening the pivot screw which extends the length of the filter assembly aaa ea LE E pira ur aS a as gA SS Beran j r ae a Nen ren LE a E p ae ey a 2 ke saat a prar Pata N er r Te aj a ku f ae a a a _ mm a a9 RE r fe _ E Sr o han a MOUNTING A FILTER Adapte
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