Genaray SSL-836 User manual

USER MANUAL
SSL-836
8 × 36 IN. SOFT STRIP DAYLIGHT LED

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SSL-836
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENARAY
The Genaray SSL-836 strip LED boasts a unique form factor that
provides even illumination along its entire 36-inch length. It’s double
the width of Genaray’s SSL-36B and SSL-50 lights, and its broad
8-inch array casts a wraparound beam that envelopes subjects with a
daylight-balanced light. It’s perfect for full-length portraits and excels
as a hair or accent light for group shots. The bright 1024-bulb LED
array has an integrated diffuser for a soft single-shadow beam. For
precise control over light and shadow on subjects or backgrounds,
the SSL-836 is constructed with full-length barndoors that can cut
the beam to a very narrow strip.
The SSL-836 has a color temperature of 5600 K and delivers excellent
color accuracy with its 96.7 CRI rating. Its power output ranges from
0% to 100% brightness for a full six f-stop range.

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PRECAUTIONS
·Please read and follow these
instructions, and keep this manual in a
safe place.
·Keep this unit away from water and any
flammable gases or liquids.
·Make sure the unit is powered off when
plugging it into a power source.
·Use only the correct, recommended
voltage.
·Do not attempt to disassemble or repair
the equipment—doing so will void
the warranty, and Genaray will not be
responsible for any damage.
·Handle the unit with care.
·Do not stare directly at the lights when
they are powered on.
·Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
·Keep this unit away from children.
·Use only parts provided by the
manufacturer.
·Make sure the item is intact and that
there are no missing parts.
·All images are for illustrative purposes
only.
PRECAUTIONS

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PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
FRONT BACK
Power input cableMounting Plate BarndoorsDiffuser
V-mount strap
AC adapter
Two-way 5/8 in.
receiver
Lollipop
mount
Ratchet handle
Locking knob
Mounting
pins
Carry case
AC power
cable
4-pin
XLR cable

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
V-mount
battery slot
Battery
release button
Battery
contacts
Power output
cable 4-pin XLR input
Hanger
loop
Antenna
port
Dimmer control box
D-tap power
socket
Brightness up/down controls
Battery power indicatorChannel selector
Color temperature
indicator
Brightness indicator
Channel indicator
Antenna
3-way power
switch

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INSTRUCTIONS
ALSO INCLUDED MOUNTING THE
SSL-836
·Light fixture
·Dimmer control box with V-mount
·AC adapter
·Power cable
·Lollipop mount
·V-mount strap
·Antenna
·Carry case
Attaching the Lollipop Mount
1. Close the barndoors, and place the light
facedown on a flat surface.
2. Align the lollipop mount with the
mounting plate, and insert the pins into
the mounting plate holes.
3. Make sure the lollipop mount is flush with
the mounting plate, and rotate the lollipop
mount a quarter-turn clockwise until it
clicks into place.
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Attaching the Lollipop Mount
(continued)
To remove the lollipop mount, press up on
the release button, turn the lollipop mount a
quarter turn counterclockwise, and lift it off
the mounting plate.
Mounting the SSL-836 to a Light Stand
1. Make sure the ratchet handle is tightened
before mounting the SSL-836.
2. Loosen the locking knob, and place the
5/8-inch receiver on a light stand.
3. Tighten the locking knob until secure.
4. Loosen the ratchet handle to adjust the
light’s tilt and swivel. Once the light is
aimed, retighten the ratchet handle, and
make sure the fixture is secure.
Pro Tip: To prevent the light stand from tipping
over, place a counterweight like a sandbag
over one or two legs of your light stand.
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INSTRUCTIONS
To Secure the AC Adapter to the Control Box:
1. Wrap the touch-connect strap securely
around the AC adapter.
2. Insert the V-mount adapter into the
V-mount slot of the control box until it
clicks into place.
3. Once the AC adapter is secured to the
control box, use the hanger loop to hang
the control box on a hook or on your light
stand.
POWERING THE
SSL-836
Using the SSL-836 with AC power
1. Connect the AC power adapter to the control
box with the locking 4-pin XLR connector,
and plug the power cable into an outlet.
Important!
The connectors should easily attach. Don’t
use force to connect the control box to the
light fixture.
2. Align the notches of the power input cable
and power output cable’s two connectors,
and press them together. Then tighten the
locking collar until secure.
3. Push the 3-way power switch to the AC
position.
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POWERING THE SSL-836
(CONTINUED)
ADJUSTING THE
LIGHT
Brightness
The brightness control on the control box can
adjust the output from 1% to 100% in. 1%
increments.
Tap the up and down buttons to adjust the
brightness in 1% increments. Touch and hold
the buttons to rapidly adjust.
Barndoors
Adjust the barndoor to aim or shape the beam
and contain light spill.
Important! Do not operate the light
while the barndoors are closed.
Using the SSL-836 with Battery Power
Important!
Make sure to use batteries
rated for 120 W or greater.
1. When attaching a V-mount battery,
make sure the power switch is in
the off position, and disconnect the
AC adapter so the control box is not
plugged into a wall outlet.
2. Align the battery terminals with the
contacts in the battery mount.
3. Place the battery into the mount, and
push the battery toward the contacts
until it clicks into place.
4. Push the 3-way power switch to the DC
position.
To connect gold-mount batteries to the control
box, use a D-tap power cable (not included).

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INSTRUCTIONS
The SSL-836’s control box has an integrated
transmitter and receiver with four channels.
The Genaray SSL-RC remote (sold
separately) can control multiple SSL-series
lights. Refer to the Genaray SSL-RC user
manual for setup and operation instructions.
To remotely control Genaray SSL series
digitally controlled lights from the SSL-836’s
control box, follow these steps:
1. Screw the antenna into the antenna port
on each control box.
2. Select the channel for each light by
repeatedly tapping the channel button.
3. Make sure the control boxes are set to
the same channel.
WIRELESS OPERATION
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Mutual Control
(multiple lights set to the same channel):
Any control box will set the brightness level
for all the lights set to the same channel.
Individual Control
(multiple lights set to different channels):
Use the brightness control on one box to
adjust the brightness of lights set to each
channel.
USING THE SSL-RC
REMOTE
WIRELESS OPERATION
(CONTINUED)
The Genaray SSL-RC remote (sold
separately) can control multiple Genaray
lights that support the SSL-RC remote
system.
Refer to the SSL-RC user manual for setup
and operation instructions.

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SPECIFICATIONS
LED Chip Type: SMD
LED Count: 1024
Beam Angle: 110°
Color Temperature: 5600 K
CRI: 97.6
TLCL: 99.0
Dimming: 0% to 100% in 1% increments
Display: LCD
Housing Material: Metal
Light Intensity @ 3 ft.: 3520 lx
Expected Lamp Life: 50,000 hr.
Dimensions (H × W × D)
37.9× 8.3 × 2 in. (96.3 × 21.1 × 5.1 cm)
Weight (with Lollipop Adapter): 12.1 lb. (5.5 kg)
Light Fixture
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS

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Battery Plate: V-mount
Power Input Connector: 4-pin XLR
Fixture Mount: 5/8 in. receiver
Remote Control Type: 2.4 GHz
Number of Channels: 4
Wireless Range : 100 ft. (30 m)
AC Input Power: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC Input Power: 16.8 V, 10 A
Power Source: AC adapter, 4-pin XLR, 14.8 V
V-mount battery
Max Power Consumption: 112 W
Power Pass-Through: No
Connectors Power
Mounting
Remote Operation
SPECIFICATIONS

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DISCLAIMER
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.
2. 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:
FCC DISCLAIMER
·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
·Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
·Connect the equipment to 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.
Important: Changes or modifications to this product
not authorized by Gradus Group could void the
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless
compliance and negate your authority to operate
the product. This product has demonstrated EMC
compliance under conditions that included the use
of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables
between system components. It is important that you
use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables
between system components to reduce the possibility
of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other
electronic devices.

WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Genaray product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date
or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. Genaray’s responsibility with respect
to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at Genaray’s discretion, of
any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended
environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by Genaray. If the product
has been discontinued, Genaray reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality
and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, GENARAY 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 that vary
from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Genaray Customer Service Department to obtain a return
merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Genaray along with
the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own
risk and expense.
For more information, or to arrange service, visit www.genaray.com or contact us at
[e-mail].
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