Kino Flo FreeStyle 31 User manual

Part No. 3100104 Rev C 01-31-2018
Operation Manual
FreeStyle 31/21 LED
LED-151X

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FreeStyle LED System Components
FreeStyle 31 & 21 LED Systems
LED-151X-120U
FreeStyle 151 LED DMX Controller, Univ 120U
LED-151X-230U
FreeStyle 151 LED DMX Controller, Univ 230U
CFX-F31 FreeStyle 31 LED Fixture
CFX-F21 FreeStyle 21 LED Fixture
SYS-F31U FreeStyle 31 LED DMX System, Univ
SYS-F21U FreeStyle 21 LED DMX System, Univ
MTP-BG41 KinoGrip 41K Mount w/
Baby Receiver (16mm)
X12-25 FreeStyle Extension, 25ft
Each FreeStyle LED System consists of:
1 FreeStyle LED Fixture
1 Mounting Plate
1 Extension Cable
1 LED Controller

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FreeStyle 31 LED DMX Kits
KIT-F31BU
FreeStyle 31 LED DMX Kit, Univ w/ Soft Case
Kit Contents: Dimensions:
1 FreeStyle 31 LED Fixture 42.5 x 7.5 x 16.5”
1 FreeStyle 151 LED Controller (108 x 19 x 42cm)
1 MTP-BG41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) Weight:
1 Extension, 25ft 29 lb
1 Soft Case (13kg)
KIT-F31U
FreeStyle 31 LED DMX Kit, Univ w/ Flight Case
Kit Contents: Dimensions:
1 FreeStyle 31 LED Fixture 46 x 11 x 16.5”
1 FreeStyle 151 LED Controller (117 x 28 x 42cm)
1 MTP-BG41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) Weight:
1 Extension, 25ft 49.5 lb
1 Flight Case (22kg)
KIT-F32U
Gaffer/FS 31 LED DMX Kit, Univ (2-Unit)
Kit Contents: Dimensions:
2 FreeStyle 31 LED Fixture 43.5 x 13 x 18.5”
2 FreeStyle 151 LED Controller (110.5 x 33 x 47cm)
2 MTP-BG41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) Weight:
2 Extension, 25ft 75 lb
1 Ship Case (34kg)
FreeStyle 31 LED
DMX Kit w/ Soft Case
FreeStyle 31 LED
DMX Kit w/ Flight Case
Gaffer/FS 31 LED
DMX Kit (2-Unit)

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FreeStyle 21 LED DMX Kits
KIT-F21BU
FreeStyle 21 LED DMX Kit, Univ w/ Soft Case
Kit Contents: Dimensions:
1 FreeStyle 21 LED Fixture 31 x 7.5 x 18”
1 FreeStyle 151 LED Controller (79 x 19 x 46cm)
1 MTP-BG41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) Weight:
1 Extension, 25ft 24.5 lb
1 Soft Case (11kg)
KIT-F21U
FreeStyle 21 LED DMX Kit, Univ w/ Flight Case
Kit Contents: Dimensions:
1 FreeStyle 21 LED Fixture 30 x 10.5 x 21”
1 FreeStyle 151 LED Controller (76 x 27 x 53cm)
1 MTP-BG41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) Weight:
1 Extension, 25ft 39.5 lb
1 Flight Case (18kg)
KIT-F22U
Interview/FS 21 LED DMX Kit, Univ (2-Unit)
Kit Contents: Dimensions:
2 FreeStyle 21 LED Fixture 36 x 13 x 20.5”
2 FreeStyle 151 LED Controller (91.5 x 33 x 52cm)
2 MTP-BG41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) Weight:
2 Extension, 25ft 66.5 lb
1 Ship Case (30kg)
FreeStyle 21 LED
DMX Kit w/ Soft Case
FreeStyle 21 LED
DMX Kit w/ Flight Case
Interview/FS 21 LED
DMX Kit (2-Unit)

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FreeStyle Fixture Assembly
The FreeStyle LED Fixture is comprised of a
removable Fixture Shell, LED panel and Louver.
The Louver is held in place with Velcro fasteners.
To remove the LED panel from the xture
housing, press the locking pin and turn
thumbscrew to release LED panel.
Lift LED panel from metal tray.
Slide LED panel from xed pins.
To replace, reverse the procedure.

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Removable Mount
Align the center pin of the mounting plate to the
center hole on the mating plate.
Rotate plate clockwise until the four shoulder rivets
drop into the receptacle. A locking pin will snap into
place when the plate is properly seated.
The yellow wire loop provides an attachment point
for a safety chain.
To remove the plate, pull up on the locking pin and
reverse the mounting procedure.
The FreeStyle removable LED panel also has a
mating plate to accept the twist-on mount plate.

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Mounting the Controller
Extension Cable
Insert the 4 rubber feet of the controller into the
4 holes in the xture.
Secure the Controller to the xture with the Velcro
fastening strap.
Connect the harness to the Controller. Align the
key ways on the harness connector with the circular
receptacle on the ballast. Rotate the silver locking
ring until it clicks into the lock position.
The FreeStyle LED xture can be used with the
controller directly attached or remotely, using a
25ft extension cable. Remote operation of the
controller provides more rigging options.
To insert the cable, align the key ways on the
extension cable with the circular receptacle on the
controller. Rotate the silver locking ring until it clicks
into the lock position.
Mount Options
The Controller can be
mounted to a stand with a
ballast mount accessory,
MTP-BAL and mafer clamp.
MTP-BAL

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SnapBag & SnapGrid
The SnapBag accessory (DFS-FS31-S & DFS-FS21-S) is a lightweight
fabric tailor-made for the FreeStyle LED. It slips over the xture and is
attached with straps. The reective material intensies the soft light.
The removable grid cloth attaches to the inside with Velcro.
The SnapGrid accessory (LVR-FS340-S & LVR-FS240-S) is
constructed of pre-stretched reproof fabric with a built-in stainless
steel frame. It unfolds and snaps into place. This model requires the
use with the corresponding SnapBag; it is not designed to be used by
itself.

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Power
DC Input
The FreeStyle 151 LED DMX can also be operated on 24VDC (input range 18-36VDC)
through a 3-Pin XLR. The pin polarity is:
Pin # 1 – Ground
Pin # 2 + 18-36VDC
Pin # 3 not used
AC Input
The FreeStyle 151 LED DMX is powered
AC and includes an IEC connection.
It also includes a 12ft power cord with a
locking IEC connector.
The FreeStyle 151 LED DMX Controller
has a built-in power supply with universal
input from 100-240VAC.
Ambient Operating Temperature
The FreeStyle 151 LED DMX is designed
to operate at temperatures from 14°F to
104°F (-10°C to 40°C).
Note:
A low voltage warning will display
if input DC voltage is under 18VDC.
Photo example: LOW VDC: 17

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Control Panel - White Mode
ABCDEFGH
A) On /Off: On = Green light displayed. Off = Red light displayed. The display and
all menu settings can be operated while the power button is in the Off position,
as long as power is applied to the controller. The On /Off button only controls the
light source.
B) Menu: Provides access to menu options such as General settings, Reset, DMX and
DMX Wireless settings. Tip: While on control screen, press and hold for 3 seconds to
switch through menus (White, Gels & Hue, RGB).
C) Kelvin & G/M (Green/Magenta) Preset Buttons: Factory defaults left to right are:
2700K, 3200K, 5000K and 6500K. G/M default value is 000. User can also use
these preset buttons to store custom Kelvin and G/M settings.
D) Display: Provides access to Dim, Kelvin, G/M, and DMX channel.
Factory reset will show: Dim = 10%, Kelvin = 2700K, G/M = 000, DMX = 001.
E) Lock: Press the Lock button to disable all buttons and control knob.
Press for 3 seconds to restore presets to default factory settings.
F) Mode: Press to navigate from Dim to Kelvin and G/M settings. When in sub-menus,
pressing Mode always returns you to main display. When DMX is applied, use Mode
to access DMX channel on main display. Tip: Long press will bring you back one step.
G) Data Port: Mini B USB for software updates.
H) Dimmer Knob: Manually adjusts Dim, Kelvin, G/M levels and DMX address.
Press the knob to toggle between ne and coarse adjustments or when selecting
options within menus.
DMX Note: Each FreeStyle LED has an “AUTO TERMINATE” feature. The last xture
that does not have an XLR cable attached to the DMX “Out” port will automatically
terminate.

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Control Panel - Color & RGB Mode
AA
BB
CC D D
A) Menu: Provides access to menu options such as General settings (Color Mode),
Reset, DMX and DMX Wireless settings. Tip: While on control screen, press and
hold for 3 seconds to switch through menus (White, Gels & Hue, RGB).
B) Kelvin, G/M (Green/Magenta) Gel, Hue & Saturation Preset Buttons:
Factory defaults left to right are: 2700K, 3200K, 5000K and 6500K. G/M default
value is 000. User can also use these preset buttons to store custom Kelvin
between 2500K and 9900K and custom G/M, Gel, Hue and Saturation settings.
C) Display: Provides access to Dim, Kelvin, G/M, Gel, Hue/Saturation and DMX
channel. Factory reset will show: Dim = 10%, Kelvin = 2700K, G/M = 000,
DMX = 001.
D) Mode: Press to navigate from Dim to Kelvin, G/M, Gel, Hue and Saturation
settings. When in sub-menus, pressing Mode always returns you to main display.
When DMX is applied, use Mode to access DMX channel on main display.
Tip: Long press will bring you back one step.
A) Menu: Provides access to menu options such as General settings (RGB Mode),
Reset, DMX and DMX Wireless settings. Tip: While on control screen, press and
hold for 3 seconds to switch through menus (White, Gels & Hue, RGB).
B) Kelvin, G/M (Green/Magenta) RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Preset Buttons: Factory
defaults left to right are: 2700K, 3200K, 5000K and 6500K. G/M default value is 000.
User can also use these preset buttons to store custom Kelvin between 2500K and
9900K and custom G/M, and RGB settings.
C) Display: Provides access to Dim, Kelvin, G/M, RGB and DMX channel. Factory reset
will show: Dim = 10%, Kelvin = 2700K, G/M = 000, DMX = 001.
.
D) Mode: Press to navigate from Dim to Kelvin, G/M, RGB settings. When in
sub-menus, pressing Mode always returns you to main display. When DMX is
applied, use Mode to access DMX channel on main display.
Tip: Long press will bring you back one step.
Color Mode
RGB Mode

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CFX-F31 FreeStyle 31 LED Fixture
Weight: 15 lb (7kg)
Dimensions: 40.5 x 3.5 x 11” w/ 6.5” barndoors
(103 x 9 x 28cm w/ 16.5cm barndoors)
FreeStyle 31 Panel Only:
Weight: 9 lb (4kg)
Dimensions: 37.5 x 2.5 x 9.5”
(95 x 6.5 x 24cm)
CFX-F21 FreeStyle 21 LED Fixture
Weight: 11.5 lb (5kg)
Dimensions: 26.5 x 3.5 x 13” w/ 6” barndoors
(67 x 9 x 33cm w/ 15cm barndoors)
FreeStyle 21 Panel Only:
Weight: 6.5 lb (3kg)
Dimensions: 23.5 x 2.5 x 11.5”
(60 x 6.5 x 29cm)
FreeStyle LED Fixture Specications
FreeStyle 31 LED
FreeStyle 21 LED
LED-151X FreeStyle 151 LED DMX Controller
AC Input Voltage: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz, 150W
Amperage VAC: 1.25A at 120VAC,0.65A at 230VAC
DC Input Voltage: 18~36VDC, 150W
Amperage VDC: 6.25A at 24VDC
Kelvin Range: 2700K~6500K (White Mode)
Kelvin Range: 2500K~9900K (Color Mode)
Dimming Range: 100%~1%
Weight: 4.5 lb (2kg)
Dimensions: 14.5 x 4 x 3”
(37 x 10 x 8cm)
LED Controller Specications
FreeStyle 151 LED
DMX Controller

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FCC Part 15 Verication:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful interference.
FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity:
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, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
KINO FLO, INC
FreeStyle 31, FreeStyle 21
ID: XRSCRMXTIMO101
IC: 8879A-CRMXT101
For latest Warranty information and Certications,
see Kino Flo website at www.kinoo.com.
Environmental: Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. This product is made
of recyclable materials and should be disposed of in accordance with
governmental regulations.
Kino Flo, Inc. 2840 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
Tel: [phone] website: www.kinoo.com