Fotodiox DaoLite DL-2 User manual

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Characteristics:
Warnings:
1. Do not disassemble or modify the light.
2. Do not operate with wet hands; doing so may cause electric shock.
3. Do not operate in environments near flammable gasses or volatile liquids as this may increase the risk of explosion/fire.
4. Do not operate in enclosed spaces where heat buildup can be extreme, such as a car on a sunny day. The increased heat
may cause premature failure of the lighting unit.
5. Do not touch the plug or AC adapter with wet hands; doing so may cause electric shock.
6. Do not damage, disassemble, twist or modify the power cord as it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.
7. Do not place under heavy objects.
8. Keep the light clean with a soft, dry cloth.
9. ONLY use the provided AC power adapter. Using other AC power adapters may result in damage to your light.
10. Avoid impact to the LCD screen; impact may damage it.
11. Avoid dust and debris buildup as this will affect the illuminance and color temperature.
12. When using the accessories, please ensure that they are installed properly and securely to avoid damage to the light or
accessories.
Optional Accessories:
Packing List:
Light -1PC
Ball head-1PC
AC Power cord-1PC
AC power adapter (60W)-1PC
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DaoLite DL-2
Instruction manual -1PC
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Bag-1PC
Barn doors
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360 DEGREE LED TUBE LIGHT 360 DEGREE LED TUBE LIGHT
1.Composed of ultra bright chip LEDs with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours. These LEDs have a standardized color temperature
with a CRI and TLCI of 96 or greater.
2.360° of bright, soft light is created using a unique 360° arc diffusion surface
3.The design includes an all-aluminum frame for better heat dissipation to help ensure a long product life.
4.The light can be powered by wall power with the included AC power adapter or with the optional battery handle making it
great for location work.
5.The LCD screen displays real-time data for color temperature and brightness.
6.The light is heat-free and provides stable, consistent output.
7.Flicker-free and uniformly dimmable from 10%-100% due to the PWM integrated design.
8.Bi-color design is adjustable from 2800K to 6500K.
9.Suitable for indoor or outdoor photography and videography. Great for fill light in ordinary and specialty situations such as
elevators, cars and other spaces where standard lighting equipment is too bulky. Use multiple units to create specialty looks
such as rows, squares and triangles.
AC charging adapter for battery handle
DaoLite DL-2
Battery handle DL-B1
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AC100-240V,DC13-17V (Battery handle)
30W
2800±150K~6500 200K±
360°
6500K:925LUX/0.5m,276LUX/1m
720pcs ultra bright chip LEDs
Dimension
Weight
Working voltage
Power
Beam angle
Color temperature
Illuminance
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Spec
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ø58x733MM
0.725kg
CRI Ra:96-98
Accessories
AC power adapter (60W), AC power cord, Ball head, Bag
TLCL ≥96
Optional Accessories
Battery handle (DL-B1),
AC charging adapter for battery handle, Barn doors
Charging time
Battery Capacitor
Battery handle DL-B1
Discharging time
14.8V 2600mah
Charger adapter Input:AC100-240V,Output:DC24 V 1A
Approx 3-4 hrs
Approx hrs 1.2
Dimension Φ5.5x18.3cm
Weight 0.56kg
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360° luminous surface 4pin XLR socket Power/ON/OFF button
Function button
Increase button
Decrease button
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1/4”-20 female thread
LCD display screen
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Parts Diagram:
Spec
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Specifications:
2800K:820LUX/0.5m,246LUX/1m
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4.Instructions for operation buttons
Power ON/OFF button Mode button
Decrease button Increase button
(1) Power ON/OFF: Press “Power” button once to turn DaoLite on; press it again to turn the light off.
(2) Brightness adjustment: Press the “increase” button or “decrease” button to adjust the brightness of the
light 1% at a time. DaoLite can be adjusted from10%-100%. To adjust the brightness rapidly, press and
hold the “increase” or “decrease” button.
(3) Color temperature adjustment: Press the “mode” button once to enter the color temperature adjustment
mode, the four digits below the LCD display will flash. Press the “increase” or “decrease” buttons to adjust
color temperature in increments of 100K. DaoLite can be adjusted from 2800K-6500K. To rapidly adjust
the color temperature, press and hold the “increase” or “decrease” button.
(4) Special effects: Press and hold the “mode” button for more than 3 seconds to enter the special effect mode.
At this time, one of the F1-F5 modes will be displayed below the LCD display. Press the “increase” or “decrease”
buttons to shift between the five modes. Press and hold the “mode” button for more than 3 seconds to exit the
special effect mode.
Note: F1-Lightning mode, F2-Fireworks mode, F3-Storm mode, F4-Gradient mode, F5-Strobe mode.
Operating instructions
1.Set up instructions:
After removing the ball head and DaoLite from packaging, screw the ball head to your light stand. As is, the ball head
will mount to any 1/4”-20 threaded stud; if your lightstand has a 3/8” threaded stud you will need to us a flathead
screwdriver to remove the brass 3/8” to 1/4"-20 adapter ring from the ball head. After you have attached the ball
head to your stand, you can now attach the DaoLite to the ball head via the 1/4”-20 female thread on the DaoLite.
To adjust the angle of the DaoLite, loosen the ball head by turning the ball head locking knob counterclockwise.
To secure the light in place, tighten the ball head by turning the ball head locking knob clockwise.
Ball head locking knob
2.Battery handle operating instructions:
(1)Battery level display
To check the remaining power in the battery, press the red button at the bottom of the battery level display.
There are four bars that will indicate the approximate level of battery power remaining. When the last bar is
illuminated orange, the battery needs to be charged.
Battery level display
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3.Using the battery handle:
Charging port
Charging indicator light
4.Align the 4-pin DC output plug from the AC power adapter with the 4-pin XLR socket on the bottom of the light
paying close attention to alight the notch in the 4-pin XLR socket with the corresponding ridge on the 4-pin XLR
plug. Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power cord; plug AC power cord into external power source
(AC100-240V.) The DaoLite can now be powered on.
4pin XLR socket
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Align the 4-pin plug on top of the battery handle with the 4-pin XLR socket on the bottom of the DaoLite, paying
close attention to align the notch in the 4-pin XLR socket with the corresponding ridge on the 4-pin XLR plug.
After the battery handle is properly in place, turn the locking ring clockwise to secure battery handle. The DaoLite
can now be powered on.
(2)Charging instructions
The charging port is opposite the battery level display. Insert the AC charging adapter's DC plug into the
charging port, then insert the AC charging adapter's AC plug into the external power source (AC100-240V.)
The charging indicator light will illuminate red while the battery handle is charging; when fully charged the
charging indicator light will illuminate green. When charging is complete, unplug the AC charging adapter
from the external power source and then from the battery handle.
All Fotodiox products are backed by a 24 month limited warranty.