Light & Motion SOLA 4000 User manual

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Indicator Lights
The indicator lights are located on the rear of the light.
Battery Status
The Battery Status LED is located at the
bottom of the display window. The color of
the LED represents the amount of battery
power:
Green: 100% - 75%
Amber: 75% - 50%
Red: 50% - 25%
Flashing Red: 25% - 0%
When the LED plate is installed, the Battery Status LED will be lit whenever
the Mode Switch is set to Dive mode, unless the light has experienced a Low
Power Shutdown.
Charging Status
When the light is charging, the Light Output Status LEDs will blink from
left to right. The Battery Status LED will change colors from red to green to
reect its charge status.
Flashing Red: 0% - 50%
Flashing Amber: 50 - 75%
Flashing Green: 75% - 99%
Green: 100%
Low Power Shutdown
When the battery is drained, the Battery Status LED will ash red for ve
seconds, and the light will turn o entirely.
PLEASE NOTE: After a low power shutdown, the light cannot be turned back
on until charged.
Light Output Status
The Light Output Status LEDs are seven LEDs located above the Battery
Status LED. They indicate the Sola 4000’s brightness level as follows:
1 LEDs= 500 Lumens
2 LEDs = 750 Lumens
3 LEDs = 1000 Lumens
4 LEDs = 1500 Lumens
5 LEDs = 2000 Lumens
6 LEDs = 3000 Lumens
7 LEDs = 4000 Lumens
SOS Mode
When the light is in SOS Mode, the Light Output Status LEDs will ash SOS in
time with the light, and the Battery Status LED will turn o.
Leak Detector
If the Sola 4000 detects a leak, the light will turn itself o, and the Light
Output Status LEDs will ash in a left-to-right-to-left pattern. Do not try to
charge the light if a leak is indicated.
To turn o the ashing Light Output Status LEDs, hold the On/O switch
forward or backward for 2 seconds.
If a leak is detected, the Sola 4000 will not turn on and must be returned to
the factory for service.
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Tips and Tricks
• Conserve your battery by not burning your Sola 4000 at full
brightness. Your Sola 4000 has a D-ring on the bottom for attaching a
lanyard; it is recommended to tether the light to your housing in case
it comes loose.
• When using the ¾” Loc-line arms, position the light by grasping the
¾” Locline base. This minimizes any risk of accidentally popping the
light o of the arm.
Standard Warranty
Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser of
its products against all defects in original workmanship and material,
under normal use and service, for two years from the date of purchase
with the following exceptions:
• Batteries are warranted for 90 days • Cosmetic discoloration of
surfaces
Light & Motion will not be liable for any further loss, damages, or
expenses, including incidental or consequential damages directly or
indirectly arising from the sale or use of this product. Products not
manufactured by Light & Motion are not covered under the Light
& Motion warranty. These products are covered by the Terms and
Conditions set forth by their respective manufacturers.
Important Information:
• Always store your light fully charged • Always lock the control switch
when traveling or in storage • Never leave your equipment in the rinse
bucket. It may be damaged by other equipment • Rinse equipment in
fresh water after every dive.

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Step 1:
Caution Caution Caution!
Please read this manual carefully: the Sola 4000 is a professional underwater video
light which can produce high levels of light and heat, and must be used with care.
- Do not turn your Sola 4000 on outside of the water for more than a few
seconds at a time. It is designed to be cooled by surrounding water, and
may overheat if it is not adequately cooled.
- Never look directly at the Sola 4000’s LEDs when turned on.
- The Sola 4000 has a hard o switch or Mode Switch that completely
disconnects the battery from the circuit for travel. In addition the LED
plate can be removed if required by airport security.
5. Charge pins
6. Brightness indicator display
7. Battery status LED
8. D-ring
9. Mount plate
1. Bezel
2. LED Plate
3. Dive/Travel
Mode Switch
4. Slider Switch
Sola Exploded view:
Step 2:
First-Time Assembly/Travel Safety Features
Your Sola 4000 will ship to you with the LED plate turned backwards, and the Mode Switch
set to “Travel” (the airplane icon). This is the recommended method of travel with your Sola
4000 to comply with the strictest aviation regulations.
Connecting the LED plate
1. Unscrew the silver threaded bezel and remove the LED plate.
2. Check the o-ring and sealing surfaces of your Sola Nightsea LED plate for any
debris and be sure there is a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring.
3. Flip the LED plate and position it so the pin on the body mates with the hole
on the back of the LED plate.
4. Press the LED plate into place, and screw the bezel back on securely.
Dive/Travel mode
The Dive/Travel mode switch physically disconnects the Li-Ion battery from the
circuit. To connect the battery, turn the dial so that the groove points at the scuba
diver icon. The light will be ready for use but will remain o.
Slider Switch
The Slider Switch activates the light, and controls brightness. It can also be locked
into place to by centering the slider and rotating the switch 90 degrees in either
direction.
Step 3:
Charging the Sola 4000
Note: The Sola 4000 will not charge unless the
LED plate is connected.
To charge: Turn the Mode Switch to Dive mode and
connect the charger to the back of the light head. The
rear display LEDs will light up left to right to conrm
the light is charging and the battery icon will indicate
the charge level.
Step 4:
Operation
Turn the Mode Switch to Dive. Unlock the Slider Switch, and tap it forward or back. The
light will turn on in the level 4 position (1500 lumens). Do not leave the light on for more
than a few seconds in air.
• Tapping the switch forward while the light is on will increase the brightness level
until it reaches the highest setting (power level 7).
• Tapping the switch backward will decrease the brightness level until it reaches
the lowest power setting (power level 1).
• Holding the switch in the forward or backward position for two seconds will turn
the light o.
SOS Mode
o From o: hold the Slider Switch back. The light will come on as usual, but
continue holding for four seconds and SOS Mode will be activated. Release
Slider.
o From on: hold the Slider Switch back. At rst, the light will turn o, but after
3 more seconds, it will come back on in SOS mode.
o Turn o SOS mode by holding the Slider Switch back for 4 more seconds.
o To change from SOS to On, tap the Slider Switch forward.
Mode Switch
Slider Switch
Accessories and Extras
To buy accessories, contact your Light & Motion dealer with the product
part numbers below.
Cyan Filter Wheel - (800-0162)
The Cyan lter matches the Sola 4000’s light to the color of the
ambient sunlight. This allows you to shoot images using the same red
lter on your camera lens as you would use to shoot in the ambient
light, making it possible to shoot scenes with the foreground and
background matching in color. The lter screws into the lter wheel
using a standard 37mm lter thread, making it easy for you to insert
your own custom lters.
Sola 4000 Video Arm Kit - (802-0272)
This kit allows you to mount the Sola 4000 to any Light & Motion
Bluen or Stingray housing equipped with a quick-release base.
It requires replacement of the 1” photo ball mount with the ¾”
Locline mount (included in this kit). Buy this kit if you don’t have
arms to mount the Sola 4000 to your Light & Motion housing. This
kit is included in all Sola 4000 Travel Packages.
Sola 4000 Video Mount Kit - (800-0166)
This kit consists of ONLY the ¾” Locline mount for the Sola 4000.
Buy this kit if you already own ¾” Locline arms.
YS Mount- (800-0188)