Metz mecalight S500 BC User manual

Video light
mecalight S500 BC
English instruction manual
09/2018/V1.2

Table of contents
Table of contents..................................................................................... 2
Preface ................................................................................................... 4
Information on the instruction manual and manufacturer............................ 4
Keep this manual safe.......................................................................................4
Symbols used in this document.........................................................................4
Manufacturer contact information......................................................................4
Safety ......................................................................................................5
Intended use .................................................................................................... 5
Basic safety information.................................................................................... 5
Avoid damage to the eyes .................................................................................6
Avoid material damage and functional faults......................................................6
Avoid material damage from rain, steam, heat and humidity............................... 7
Design of warning notices .................................................................................8
Design of warnings relating to material damage .................................................8
Description ............................................................................................. 9
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Purpose and functions .....................................................................................10
Technical data.................................................................................................11
Unpack product and check that all the stated parts are present .................12
Prepare the product for use .....................................................................13
Connecting a power supply...............................................................................13
Operating with built-in battery..........................................................................14
Operation with an external power source ..........................................................15
Mounting the product.......................................................................................16
Operating the product.............................................................................18
Operating elements .........................................................................................19
Product on and off ...........................................................................................19
Switching the LED field on and off....................................................................20
Setting the brightness and colour temperature.................................................20
Adjusting the brightness .................................................................................20
Adjusting colour temperature...........................................................................21
OLED display symbols..................................................................................... 22
After use ................................................................................................23
Switch off the product..................................................................................... 23
Disassembling the product.............................................................................. 23

Caring for and cleaning the product..........................................................24
Battery care.................................................................................................... 24
Storing and transporting the product........................................................25
Battery disposal .....................................................................................25
Disposing of the product .........................................................................26
In Europe........................................................................................................26
Outside of Europe ...........................................................................................26
Warranty conditions................................................................................27
Federal Republic of Germany ........................................................................... 27
Contact for service requests ....................................................................28

Preface
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Preface
Thank you for choosing aMetz quality product. We are pleased to welcome you as a customer.
However, it is worth reading through this instruction manual to ensure that you are able to use the
product properly.
Information on the instruction manual and manufacturer
This manual will help youto safely use the mecalight S500 BC video light.
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Keep this manual safe
A quick start guide and a safety sheetare includedwith the product.
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Always keep these documents and the product together.
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If you sell or otherwise pass on the product, pleasealso include these instructions.
Symbols used in this document
Various elements in this instruction manual are indicated using symbols. These enable the following
elements to be easily differentiated:
normal text
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Operational steps
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List of the firstlevel
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Tips provide additional information, such as the specifications of the product.
Manufacturer contact information
Metz mecatech GmbH
Ohmstraße 55
D-90513 Zirndorf
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.metz-mecatech.de

Safety
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Safety
Intended use
The video light mecalight S500BC serves the flicker-free illumination of conventional video
recordings or camera shots indoors and outdoors.
The mecalight S500 BC video lightis not splashproof and mayonly be used in a dry environment.
Intended use also includes observing and following the instructions in the enclosed documents,
especially the safety sheet
Reading and understanding these instructions form part of proper use, as well as observing and
following the information within the instructions, particularly the safety instructions. Furthermore, the
safety instructions and all other information in theinstruction manuals of the camera and light
devices used must also be observed.Any other use is explicitly considered improper use and will
void warranty and liability claims.
Basic safety information
Avoid explosions in areas where there is a dangerof explosions
The product does not feature explosion protection.
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Do not use the product in an environment where flammable gasesor liquids, such as benzine,
solvents etc. are present.
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The product may not be used in these areas under any circumstances.
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Only connect otherdevices to the productwhen outside of these areas.
Avoid the risk of suffocation
Small parts are included withthe product. Children may swallow these small parts and choke.
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Ensure that the product and other parts of the photo or video equipment are kept outof the
reach of children.
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Safety
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Avoid electric shock
Electric shock injuries can occur asa consequenceof damage to the housing which exposesinternal
parts
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Only use the productin goodorderand condition.
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Have a damaged productrepaired by a qualified technician.
Avoid dangers by attempting repairs yourself
Improper repairs can compromise your safety and jeopardise the proper functioning of the product.
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The product must only be repaired by qualified technicians.
Avoid damage to the eyes
The product can cause damage to the eyes.
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Never point the product directly atthe eyes of people or animals.
Avoid environmental damage through improper disposal
Environmentaldamage through improper disposal possible.
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Dispose of batteries in an environmentally sound manner according to local regulations.
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Never dispose of batteries in household waste.
Avoid material damage and functional faults
Avoid material damage through use of an incorrect power supply
Use of power sources other than those specified inthis manual may result indamage to the product.
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Only use the power sources recommended in this instruction manual.
Avoid material damage by dropping or knocking the product
Drops and bumps candamage the product.
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Ensure that the product is not dropped and is protected from impacts.

Safety
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Avoid material damage from rain, steam, heat and humidity
S500 BC products are notsplashproof.
Rain, steam, heatand humidity can damage the product.
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Protect the productfrom being dripped on, splashed (e.g. rain) or exposed to steam.
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Protect the product from excessive heat and highhumidity.
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Do not store the product in the glove box, on the dashboard or on the parcel shelf of your car.
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Store the product within the limits specified in the section "Technical data" with regard to
humidity and temperature.
A sudden changein temperature can cause moisture to condenseon the product, thus resulting in
damage.
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Allow the product to acclimatiseto the environment before switching it on.
Avoid material damage through improper carrying
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Always support the camera and video light when carrying them.
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Always transport the camera, video light and other equipment separately.
Avoid material damage through incorrect accessories
Using the product with incorrect accessories canlead to material damage.
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Only use the product withthe accessories recommended in this instruction manual.
Avoid material damage through improper cleaning
Incorrect cleaningcan cause damage to the product.
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Only use a dry, soft cloth (e.g. microfibre cloth) to clean the product.
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Do not use any harsh chemicals or solvents to clean the product.

Safety
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Design of warning notices
You will find the following warnings in this instruction manual:
DANGER
Symbols or signs including the word DANGER indicate hazardous
situations which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
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WARNING
Symbols or signs including the word WARNING indicate hazardous
situations which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Symbols or signs including the word CAUTION indicate a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Design of warnings relating to material damage
ATTENTION!
These notices indicate situations which can lead tomaterial
damage.

Description
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Description
The product is delivered packaged.
The following components are included:
No.
Description
1
Video light
2
Diffuser panel
3
Bracket (2 pieces)
4
Micro USB cable
5
Mounting bracket (comprising mounting platewith threaded axle and
2 knurled nuts)
Quick start guide; not shown
Safety sheet; not shown

Description
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The following elements.
No.
Name
1
Mode button (M)
2
Minus button ( - )
3
Plus button ( + )
4
Main switch, respectively on / off switch (POWERON/OFF)
5
Micro USB port to connectan external power source
6
OLED display
7
117 dimmable LEDs (LED field) withadjustable colour temperature
8
Mounting bracket
Purpose and functions
The video light mecalight S500BC serves the flicker-free illumination of conventional video
recordings or camera shots indoors and outdoors.
The mecalight L500 BC video light is not splashproof and mayonly be used in a dry environment.
The brightnessand the colour temperature canbe set using the buttons on the upper side of the
housing.
The video light is attached to the camera or tripod using the mounting bracket included. The

Description
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Technical data
Basic data
Dimensions (W x H x D)
130 x 65 x 9,3 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D), with mounting bracket
attached
130 x 84 x 25 mm
Dimensions (Wx H x D), with diffuser panel and
mounting bracket attached
130 x 84 x 27 mm
OLED display dimensions (W x H)
23 x 12 mm
Weight
135 g
Weight of diffuser panel
17 g
Power supply
built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery
or
with micro USB cable using a USB power supply
or powerbank
Light current
1000 lm, von 5% - 100% adjustable
Colour temperature range
3.000 5.500 K, adjustable
Beam angle
120°
Threads
Area of use
Humidity
<85%, non-condensing
Temperature
-5°C - + 35°C
Temperature range during charging
0°C - +35°C
Ambient conditions for storage and transport
Humidity
<85%, non-condensing
Temperature
20°C - +60°C

Unpack product and check that all the stated parts are present
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Maximum operating time in continuous operation
with built-in completely charged lithium ion
rechargeable battery (in mint condition)*
approx. 60 minutes*
(*) 100% brightness (POWER) and ambient temperature of approx. 20°C
The maximumoperating time with a powerbank depends on the capacity of the powerbank (mAh).
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When connected to a USB power supply, the theoretical operating time is unlimited.The actual
operating time depends on how warm the video light gets.
Unpackproduct and checkthat all the stated parts are
present
DANGER
Danger of suffocation if small partsor films are swallowed by small
children.
kept out of the reachof children.
Dispose of the packaging in accordance with local regulations.
CAUTION!
Drops and bumps candamage the product.
Avoid knocking or dropping the product.

Prepare the product for use
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Remove the product from the packaging.
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Dispose of the packaging according to local regulations.
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Check that all the stated parts are present (see Page 9).
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Check to make sure there is no damage to any of the parts.
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Please contact your specialist dealer if there is anydamage.
The panel in front of the LEDs has a protective film on it to prevent scratches.
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Remove the plastic film from the panel.
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Dispose of the protective film according to local regulations.
Prepare the product for use
Connecting a power supply
WARNING
Risk of injury from anelectric shock from a damaged housing.
Only use the productin good order and condition.
Have a damaged productrepaired by a qualified technician.
You have the option of operating the product using the following power sources:
built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery (2,300mAh).
Connect USB Power Bank5 V/ 2.1 A * with high-quality fully-wired micro USBcable.
Connect to the local power supply with a USB power supply 5 V/2.1 A* with a high-quality fully-
wired micro USB cable.
* The power sources mentioned are not included inthe delivery.
Only use the power sources indicated above. There is a risk of
damaging the product when using other power sources.
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Connecting a USB power supply
There is a micro USBport on the side of the videolight. You can use a micro-USB cable to connect a
USB power supply or a powerbank.
Neither a USB power supply nor a powerbank is included in the scopeof delivery.
If the product isswitched off, the internal rechargeable battery ischarged via a connected external
power supply.
In the OLED display the remaining charging time (ca.) in hours h
respectively minutesm is shown between the plugsymbol and the
battery symbol.
In the case of a completely discharged battery the charging time,
with a power source 5.0 V / 2.1 A (power supply / powerbank) and
a high quality micro-USBcable ca. 1.6 hours (1.6h).
If the battery is fully charged a plug symbol showing the "ok"
symbol and the symbol for the fully charged battery are displayed
in the OLED display.
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Separate the external power supply, respectively remove the charging cable in the micro-
USB port, if the battery is fully charged and during periods of non-use.
For use in the battery mode with maximum illumination time please completely charge
the battery before using the product.
Operating with built-in battery
The maximumduration of use / illumination duration in battery mode is, among other things,
dependant on the state of chargingof the built-in battery and the brightness set. Witha fully charged
battery and maximum brightness the maximum illumination duration is approx. 60 minutes.
The approximate illumination duration is shownon the OLED
display betweenthe clock symbol (left) and the state of charging
symbol (right), e.g. "45m" for approx. 45minutes.

Prepare the product for use
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If the battery is fully discharged, the LEDs in the LEDfield on the
front side goout. On theOLED display between the clock symbol
and the symbol for the fully discharged battery the running time
symbol displays "0m"(zero minutes).
Switch off the product by pressing the on / off button for approx. 2 seconds until the notifications on
the OLED display are extinguished.
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Only store the product with a charged battery. For storage purposes the charging status
of the battery should be 50 percent or higher.
Storing the product with a completely discharged battery can cause damage to the
product and shorten the life of the battery.
Separate the battery charger respectively the power supply from the product if the
battery is fully charged or during longer periods of non-use.
The permanent connection of an external power source when the battery is fully charged
or during longer periods of non-use can shorten the life of the battery.
Operation with an external power source
When connected to a USB power supply, the theoretical operating time / illumination time is
unlimited. Theactual operating time / illumination time depends on how warm the video lightgets.
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When being operated with sufficient external power the clock symbol and the remaining
illumination time are not shown in the OLED display.
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Regularly check the status on the display during use.
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Switch off the product if a temperature warning (temperature too low or too high) isshown in
the OLED display. See the imagesand symbols 12 and 9 at page 22, please.
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If this happens, wait until the video light has reached the recommended operatingtemperature
before turning it on again.

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If the external power supply can supply the powerrequired for the
operation of the product, thenthe approximate remaining
charging time for thebattery is displayed on the OLED display
between the plug symbol and thebattery symbol in hours h
respectively minutes m.
being operated from a USB power supply) respectively depends
the capacity of the powerbank connected.
If the external power supply cannot supply the power required for
the operationof the product, then an X is displayed on the OLED
display betweenthe plug symbol and the battery charge status
symbol for the battery.
The approximate remaining illumination time, with the battery
charge, is displayed between the clock symbol andthe plug
symbol.
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If this is the case, use another high quality micro-USB cable, respectively a USB power
supply that can supply the required maximum power of 5 V / 2.1 A.
Mounting the product
Attach the product to the camera and adjust as required
You can attach the video lightto the camera's hot shoe using the accessories included respectively
the device mount. For this a thread is fitted to thebottom of the video light housing.
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Mounting the device holder
Mounting bracket consists of a mounting plate with threaded axle and 2 knurled nuts.
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Before fitting to the video light, the two knurled nuts must be screwed onto the device
See illustration of page 9 / position No. 5
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First screw thedevice holder into the stand thread on the light and then clamp withthe upper
knurled nut.
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Then push the light with the mounting plate into the accessory shoe of the camcorderor
camera.
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Then clamp the device holder into the accessory shoe.

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Securing the diffuser panel
The diffuser panel supplied with mecalight S500BC enables you to illuminate the subject evenly and
softly.
Mount the diffuser panel as follows:
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First mount the silicon band onto the diffuser disc:
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Then push the diffuser disc with the silicone band onto the light:

Operating the product
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Operating the product
DANGER
The product does not feature explosion protection.
Do not use the productin an environment where flammable
gases or liquids, such as benzine, solvents etc are present.
CAUTION
The product can cause damage to the eyes.
Never point the product directly atthe eyesof people or
animals.
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CAUTION!
Moisture can start to build if temperatures changedramatically.
Allow the product to acclimatise to the environment before
switching it on.

Operating the product
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Operating elements
No.
Operating elements
1
Mode button (M)
2
Minus button ( - )
3
Plus button ( + )
4
Main switch, respectively on / off switch (POWERON/OFF)
5
Micro USB port to connectan external power source
6
OLED display
Product on and off
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To switch on pressthe on / offbutton (4) approx.2 seconds until the notifications appear on the
OLED display.
On the OLED display (6) the current setting for brightness in percent [%], the colour temperature
in Kelvin [K], the battery charging status and the remaining running time [h / m] are displayed.
The product is now running in standby mode.
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The LED field on the front does not light up in standby mode.
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To switch off press the on / offbutton (4) approx. 2 seconds until the notifications on the OLED
display go out.
Afterwards the product is completely switched off.

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Switching the LED field on and off
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In standby mode briefly press the on / off button (4).
The product switches to the active mode and LED field on the front lights up.
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To switch off the LED field again briefly press the on / offbutton (4).
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After the LED field has been switched off the product again runs in standby mode.
To completely switch off the product, press the button (4) for approx. 2 seconds until the
LED field and the information in the OLED display go out.
Setting the brightness and colour temperature
each other.
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The selection of the desired setting for the brightness and colour temperature is done using
the mode button(M) respectively (1).
By repeatedly pressing the modebutton (M) (1) youcan switch between, respectively select, the
setting for brightness [%] and colour temperature [K].
The actual selection is displayed by a pointer symbol ( >) on the OLED display.
CAUTION
The product can cause damage to the eyes.
Never point the product directly atthe eyesof people or
animals.
Adjusting the brightness
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To set the brightness of the LED field, press the mode button M (1) sooftenuntil the selection
pointer ( > ) on the OLED display is next to the brightness symbol (sun). Thebrightness of the
LED field can be set between 5% and 100% in increments of 5%.
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To increase thebrightness[%] repeatedly pressthe plus button (3) or keep the plus
button (3) pressed down.
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To decrease the brightness [%] repeatedly press the minus button (2)or keep the minus
button (2) pressed down.