Godox MG2400Bi User manual

Important Safety Instructions and Precautions
Before use, please read and understand these instructions and attentions.
Professional lighting is prohibited for children. When children are near, parents or accompany-
ing persons must supervise closely to prevent children from personal injury due to collision
with lamps or private use of lamps.
This lighting product is not ordinary lighting product and cannot be used for general lighting.
Anyone who has suffered eye damage or has sensitive eyes should avoid using this product.
When the lamp is on, it must be used with care. Do not touch high-temperature parts, such as
LED lamp beads, to avoid burns.
When the lamp is on, it is forbidden to look directly at the lamp beads under any circumstances.
Strong light should be used under the guidance of professional lighting engineers. Avoid
prolonged exposure to strong light under any circumstances. If eye discomfort, please turn off
the lamp in time, suspend use, and see a doctor immediately.
If the lamp bead is damaged or deformed by heat, stop using this equipment, and contact the
manufacturer, service agent or qualified maintenance personnel to replace the lamp bead in
time to avoid accidents.
This product is only suitable for use in -20℃to 45℃operating environment and normal
humidity environment.
Do not use damaged equipment or accessories, and wait for professional maintenance
personnel to check and repair to confirm being normal before use.
During using, if the casing of this product is broken due to being dropped, squeezed or
subjected to strong impact, please do not use it, so as to avoid electric shock injury due to
contact with internal electronic components.
If an extension cord is required, please use an extension cord with a current rating greater than
or equal to that of the equipment. If an extension cord is rated less than the equipment,
overheating may result.
Some products have long power cords, please place the power cords properly and keep them in
a safe place. Avoid contacting the power cord with overheating surfaces, avoid improper
placement that could cause pulling damage, or trip on-site personnel. Please use the certified
power cord from the original manufacturer. If the product is damaged by using a non-certified
power cord, it will not be repaired by our factory.
Be sure to unplug equipment from the power outlet before cleaning and repairing. When not in
use, do not pull the power cord to unplug the equipment. For normal power-off, please hold
both ends of the plug of the equipment with your hands and pull the plug out of power outlet.
This equipment needs to be connected to a grounded outlet.
Do not disassemble the product without permission. If the product fails, it must be checked
and repaired by authorized maintenance personnel.
Before storing, make sure that the equipment has cooled down completely. For storage, unplug
the power cord from the equipment. The equipment should be placed in the carrying case or in
a ventilated dry place.
First of all, as the most basic principle: This product is a professional lighting set equipment
and should be used by professional lighting engineers or under the guidance of professionals.
Basic safety attentions must always be followed during use, as follows:
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Thank you for purchasing！
MG2400Bi is a brand new high power LED light, with the following powerful features and functions:
input power of 2900W, support 100V-240V~50/60Hz power supply which allows you to use it
anywhere in the world, ultra-high and thousand-bit adjustable brightness, separate design of light
body and controller, IP54 rate, four dimming curves, wide CCT range from 2800K to 6500K, CRI≥96
& TLCI≥96, various wireless controlling methods, and etc. This new product is suitable for shooting
scenes in large-scale photography studios, film and television studios, broadcast studios, outdoor
exteriors and large field scenes.
Main Features
Warning
2600W strong output power in full CCT range.
Thousand-bit adjustable brightness from 0％to 100％.
Wide CCT range adjustable from 2800K to 6500K.
Super high CRI: CRI≥96，TLCI≥96
Four dimming curves: linear, S-curve, exponential, logarithmic.
Various wireless controlling methods: support DMX 512/LumenRadio CRMX/Bluetooth
App control.
With the brand new Godox G-Mount, communication contacts and intelligent accessory
recognition, the safety index for the use of high-power lighting fixture is significantly
improved.
IP54 rate keeps the light head and controller from dust and water.
Adopt efficient heat dissipation system design with large fan to meet the cooling needs of
large LED light.
11 FX modes: flash, lightning, cloudy, broken bulb, TV, candle, fire, firework, explosion,
welding, SOS.
Do not look directly at the LED light or illuminate at others’ eyes.
Do not plug or unplug the power cable or connecting cable when the power is turned on,
otherwise personal injuries may occur.
Do not cover the heat dissipation vent in working status.
Keep out of reach of children.
Please make sure to follow the instruction manual and correctly use this professional lighting
device.
keep these instructions! •
Do not place equipment near flammable and volatile solvents such as alcohol and gasoline.
Do not use accessories that are not recommended by our factory to avoid fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
When cleaning, do not wipe it with a damp cloth, please use a dry cloth or a soft cloth to wipe
the dirt of the equipment.
Please take off the protective cover before using.
This product complies with ROHS，CE，and FCC certification, please refer to the relevant
national standards for use and operation.
The safety instructions are formulated according to the strict testing of the factory, and the
design and specifications of the equipment are subject to change without prior notice. For
latest product information, please check the GODOX website and view latest electronic
instruction.
One-year warranty period, accessories such as consumable batteries, adapters, power cords,
etc. are not covered by this warranty.
If it is found that the equipment is repaired without authorization, the one-year warranty
period will be cancelled and relevant fees will be charged for maintenance.
Machine failures caused by non-standard operation are not covered by the warranty.
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1. Antenna Port
2. Remove Controller Port
3. DC Output Port
4. PRESET Button
5. LOCK Button
6. MENU Button
7. MODE Button
8. Adjust Dial
9. Wireless CRMX Indicator
10. Power Switch
11. Display
12. DMX OUT Port
13. DMX IN Port
14. AC Input Port
15. Ethernet Port
1. Handle 1
2. Handle 2
3. Direction Adjustment H andle
4. DC Input Port
5. Lanyard Attachment
6. Yoke
7. Mount Locking Pusher
8. Godox G-Mount
9. Quick Install Device
Name of Parts
Light Body
Controller
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21 3
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56 7 8 9 10
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What’s Inside MG2400Bi What’s Inside MG2400Bi K1
Light Body × 1
Antenna × 1 Reflector × 1
Main Cable × 1 Tying Rope × 1 DMX Practical
Table × 1
Instruction
Manual × 1
DC Cable × 1
Pipe Clamp × 1 Light Protection
Cover × 1
Safety Wire × 1
Light Body Soft
Case SC18 × 1
Accessory Soft
Case SC19 × 1
Yoke × 1 Controller × 1 Light Body × 1
Antenna × 1 Reflector × 1
Main Cable × 1 Tying Rope × 1 DMX Practical
Table × 1
Instruction
Manual × 1
DC Cable × 1
Pipe Clamp × 1 Light Protection
Cover × 1
Safety Wire × 1
Yoke × 1 Controller × 1

What’s Inside MG2400Bi K2 Optional Accessories
Note: Due to continuous updates and
upgrades of the products, there may
be differences between the actual
products and the pictures. Therefore,
the pictures are for reference only,
products to prevail in kind.
Yoke G2400BY01
Fresnel Lens GF14
Parabolic
Softbox GP3
Parabolic
Softbox GP4
Parabolic
Softbox GP5
Reflector Kit GRK2
Octa GO3 Octa GO4 Octa GO5
Reflector Kit GRK
Light Body × 1
Antenna × 1 Reflector × 1
Main Cable × 1 Tying Rope × 1 DMX Practical
Table × 1
Instruction
Manual × 1
DC Cable × 1
Pipe Clamp × 1 Light Protection
Cover × 1
Safety Wire × 1
Yoke × 1 Controller × 1
Flight Case FC02 × 1

Installation and Disassembly
1. Installing the Yoke
1.1 Place the light on a flat surface with
the heat dissipation side upward.
1.3 Align both ends of the yoke with the
quick install device, lock the wrenches on
both sides, and then the "click" indicates
successful installation.
1.4 Install the light on the roller stand and
lock the fixing knob on the roller stand.
Please be careful when installing the light as it is
quite heavy.
Note: The roller stand is sold separately.
1.2 Press down the quick install device
button and remove the wrench.
Projection GP19K
Barndoor GR45B Barndoor GR30B
Soft Case SC18 Soft Case SC19
Projection GP26K Projection GP36K
Flight Case FC02

2. Disassembling the Yoke 4. Installing/Disassembling the Reflector
5. Installing the Controller on the Light Stand
6. AC Power Cord Connection Instructions
3. Installing/Disassembling the Light Protection Cover
2.1 Hold the handle of the light and
remove it from the roller stand then place
it on a flat surface.
4.1 Align the reflector with the mount,
insert and then rotate clockwise to install.
Wire 1 (yellow) is the ground wire, wire 2 (black) is
the neutral wire, while wire 3 (red) is the live wire.
Please ensure proper connection by matching the
corresponding wires to the appropriate terminals
on the plug before use.
4.2 Press and hold the mount locking
pusher and rotate counterclockwise to
remove the light protection cover.
5.1 Loosen the handle of pipe clamp and insert the light stand pole, rotate the handle clockwise to
lock the mounting device, then align the quick install device with the slot of mounting device and
insert it.
3.1 Align the light protection cover with
the mount and rotate clockwise to install.
3.2 Press and hold the mount locking
pusher and rotate counterclockwise to
remove the light protection cover.
2.2 Press and hold the quick install device
button and release the wrench to remove
the yoke.
Note: Make sure to align the reflector with the mount
of the lamp head.
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7. Connect to DMX 512 Controller 8. Connect to Ethernet
Connection 1
Connection 2
DMX
Connection
DMX 512
DMX
Connection
Note: The DMX cable is sold separately.
Ethernet
Ethernet
DMX512
CRMX TX
7.1 Wireless DMX Connection
7.2 Wired DMX Connection
CRMX
CRMX
CRMX
CRMX
CRMX
CRMX
DMX
Connection DMX
Connection DMX
Connection DMX
Connection
CRMX

Power Supply
Power On/Off
8 Firework
Connect the device to the power source
and briefly press the power switch button
on the controller to turn it on or off.
In the brightness setting interface, turn the adjust
dial to adjust the brightness ratio from 0% to
100%.
Turning the adjust dial clockwise once will
increase the value by 0.1 unit, while turning it
counterclockwise once will decrease the value by
0.1 unit. Quick adjustment is also available during
rapid rotation.
CCT Mode
FX Mode
1. Flash Effect
Briefly press the MODE button to switch to CCT mode. Briefly press the adjust dial to switch
between the brightness setting interface and color temperature setting interface.
Note: Do not plug or unplug the power cord or connecting cable when the power is turned on, otherwise injuries may occur.
85.2%2800 K
In the color temperature setting interface, turn the adjust dial to adjust the color temperature
from 2800K to 6500K.
Turning the adjust dial clockwise once will increase the value by 100 units, while turning it
counterclockwise once will decrease the value by 100 units.
Briefly press the MODE button to switch to FX
mode. Turn the adjust dial to switch among the
following 11 effects: flash, lightning, cloudy,
broken bulb, TV, candle, fire, firework, explosion,
welding, SOS.
Select the desired lighting effect and briefly
press he adjust dial to enter the effect setting
interface.
In the flash effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
CCT, auto, manual, speed, mode, etc. Briefly
press the adjust dial to select the desired option
then turn the dial to adjust the options (except
for the auto and manual options). Finally,
continuously press the adjust dial/briefly press
the MODE button to return to the previous menu.
Note: If manual is selected, the flash effect can
be triggered once by briefly pressing the adjust
dial.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
CCT: 2800K-6500K
Speed: 1-100
Mode: Camera Flash/Flash Bulb
2. Lightning Effect
In the lightning effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
CCT, auto, manual, times, frequency, etc. Briefly
press the adjust dial to select the desired option
then turn the dial to adjust the options (except
for the auto and manual options). Finally,
continuously press the adjust dial/briefly press
the MODE button to return to the previous menu.
Note: If manual is selected, the lightning effect
can be triggered once by briefly pressing the
adjust dial.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
CCT: 2800K-6500K
Times: Random/1-10
Frequency: Random /2-20
AC100V-240V

Note: If manual is selected, the explosion effect
can be triggered once by briefly pressing the
adjust dial.
3. Cloudy Effect
In the cloudy effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
ratio, speed, etc. Briefly press the adjust dial to
select the desired option then turn the dial to
adjust the options. Finally, continuously press
the adjust dial/briefly press the MODE button to
return to the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
Ratio：10％-90％
Speed: Random/1-100
7. Fire Effect
In the fire effect setting interface, turn the adjust
dial to select options among switch, dim, speed,
etc. Briefly press the adjust dial to select the
desired option then turn the dial to adjust the
options. Finally, continuously press the adjust
dial/briefly press the MODE button to return to
the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
Speed: 1-100
4. Broken Bulb Effect
In the broken bulb effect setting interface, turn
the adjust dial to select options among switch,
dim, CCT, speed, etc. Briefly press the adjust dial
to select the desired option then turn the dial to
adjust the options. Finally, continuously press
the adjust dial/briefly press the MODE button to
return to the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
CCT：2800K-6500K
Speed: 1-100
5. TV Effect
In the TV effect setting interface, turn the adjust
dial to select options among switch, dim, speed,
etc. Briefly press the adjust dial to select the
desired option then turn the dial to adjust the
options. Finally, continuously press the adjust
dial/briefly press the MODE button to return to
the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
Speed: 1-100
6. Candle Effect
In the candle effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
speed, etc. Briefly press the dial to select the
desired option then turn the adjust dial to adjust
the options. Finally, continuously press the
adjust dial/briefly press the MODE button to
return to the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
Speed: 1-100
8. Firework Effect
In the firework effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
speed, embers, etc. Briefly press the adjust dial
to select the desired option then turn the dial to
adjust the options. Finally, continuously press
the adjust dial/briefly press the MODE button to
return to the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
Speed: 1-100
Embers: 01-100
9. Explosion Effect
In the explosion effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
CCT, auto, manual, speed, embers, etc. Briefly
press the adjust dial to select the desired option
then turn the dial to adjust the options (except
for the auto and manual options). Finally,
continuously press the adjust dial/briefly press
the MODE button to return to the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
CCT: 2800K-6500K
Speed: 1-100
Embers: 1-100
10. Welding Effect
In the welding effect setting interface, turn the
adjust dial to select options among switch, dim,
CCT, speed, etc. Briefly press the adjust dial to
select the desired option then turn the dial to
adjust the options. Finally, continuously press
the adjust dial/briefly press the MODE button to
return to the previous menu.
Switch: Turn on/off the effect
Dim: 0％-10 0％
CCT: 2800K-6500K
Speed: 1-100