NANLITE Forza 150B User manual

Guangdong NanGuang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd
USER MANUAL
Forza 150B

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Product Diagram
Forza 150B
LED Bi-color Spot Light
Technical Data
Rated Power: 170W
Input voltage/current: DC 24V/7.5A Max
AC100-240V 50/60Hz
Color Temperature: 2700K-6500K
CRI: Average 96
TLCI: Average 98

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Product Details
8. Right knob 9. Lock catch
1. LCD screen
2. Left knob
3. MODE button
4. DC power socket
5. USB port
6. Power switch
7. DMX In/Out 12. L shaped bracket
13. Bracket fixing knob
11. Angle fixing knob
10. Reflector

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Detailed Description
1. LCD screen: For displaying various function, operations and data.
2. Left knob: For adjusting the DIM and scrolling through different selections.
3. MODE button: For switching between CCT mode, EFFECT mode and MENU.
4. DC power socket: DC power input socket
5. USB port: For updating firmwares or connecting USB cable to external devices with maximum current of 5V/0.5A.
6. Power switch: For switching on/off the fixture.
7. DMX In/Out: Connect to CB-DMX-3.5C-1/2 DMX Adapter Cable for DMX signal input and output.
(Note: CB-DMX-3.5C-1/2 is sold separately).
8. Right knob: For selecting various functions and adjsuting the color temperature.
9. Lock catch: For mounting and dismounting reflector and other accessories.
10. Reflector: For gathering light to improve the central illumination.
11. Angle fixing knob: Allows for adjusting and fixing the direction of light in tilt.
12. L shaped bracket: Designed for connecting the light to the light stand and adjusting the direction of light.
13. Bracket fixing knob: For locking the light fixture on the stand, and adjusting the direction of light in pan.

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Usage
1. Installation of the Reflector
①When installing the reflector, ensure its mounting points align with the slots on the light fixture. When the
mounting points and slots are aligned, push the reflector in place and rotate it in the direction shown on the
light until it clicks into place.
Note: This light is with FM mount, so please use accessories with FM mount. If the accessories with Bowens
mount are needed, please mount after installing the Bowens mount adapter.
②When removing the reflector, push and hold the lock catch and rotate until the reflector is free to be removed
from the fixture.
Lock catch

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2. Installation of Bowens Mount Adapter
①Adjust the L bracket to the overhead position first. ②When installing the adapter, ensure its mounting
points align with the slots on the light fixture, rotate
it according to the direction shown on the light until
the adapter is put into place.
③Mount the adapter on the light stand. ④Ensure the Bowens mount accessories align with
the slots of the Bowens mount adapter, rotate it
according to the direction shown on the adapter
until the accessories are put into place.

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1. Address Code and DMX Mode Setting, including CHANNEL, DMX MODE, DMX REDUCED CHANNELS,
DMX DIMMING CURVE and DMX SMOOTHING settings.
①Address Code Setting
Remote Control
·Forza 150B supports 2.4G remote control, DMX/RDM control, and includes a built-in Bluetooth module as well.
▲ Address code need to be pre-set for 2.4G remote control, DMX/RDM control solutions.
⑤When removing the accessory, push and hold the
release button on the adapter and rotate according
to the direction shown on the adapter until the
accessory is free to be removed from the adapter.
⑥When removing the adapter, push and hold the lock
catch on the fixture and rotate according to the
direction shown on the light until the adapter is free
to be removed from the light.
MODE
Press the MODE button to enter the menu.
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512

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MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 511
②DMX Mode Setting
MODE
Rotate "Right knob" to CH.
Rotate "Left knob" to select address code.
Press the MODE button to enter the menu.
Rotate "Right knob" to DMX MODE.
MENU
BT: RESET
DMX MODE: ULTIMATE

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MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
③DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
Rotate "Left knob" to select the desired DMX mode.
Rotate the “left knob” to select ON or OFF.
MODE
Press the MODE button to enter the MENU.
Rotate the “right knob” to DMX REDUCED CHANNEL .
MENU
BT: RESET
DMX MODE: CCT 8bit
MENU
BT: RESET
DMX MODE: ULTIMATE
MENU
DMX DIM: LINEAR
DMX REDUCED: OFF
MENU
DMX DIM: LINEAR
DMX REDUCED: OFF
MENU
DMX DIM: LINEAR
DMX REDUCED: ON

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MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
④DMX DIMMING CURVE
Rotate the “left knob” to select LINEAR, EXPONENT, LOGARITHM, S CURVE or GAMMA 2.2.
MODE
Press the MODE button to enter the MENU.
Rotate the “right knob” to DMX DIM CURVE.
⑤DMX SMOOTHING
MODE
Press the MODE button to enter the MENU.
MENU
DMX REDUCED: OFF
DMX DIM: LINEAR
MENU
DMX REDUCED: OFF
DMX DIM: LINEAR
MENU
DMX REDUCED: OFF
DMX DIM: EXPONENT

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2. DMX Control
①Connect the fixture to the DMX/RDM consoles via DMX cable as shown below:
NC
NC
NC
NC
DMX IN DMX OUT
DATA- 2
GND 1
DATA+ 3
2 DATA-
1 GND
3 DATA+
MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
Rotate the “left knob” to select ON or OFF.
Press the MODE button to enter the MENU.
MENU
WIRELESS PR : V1.0
DMX SMOOTHING: OFF
MENU
WIRELESS PR : V1.0
DMX SMOOTHING: OFF
MENU
WIRELESS PR : V1.0
DMX SMOOTHING: ON

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②DMX Terminator
ln DMX control mode, the DMX output of the last light fixture should be connected with a DMX terminator
(not included). The terminator is connected with a 120Ω(OHM) resistor across Pin 2 and Pin 3 (As shown below).
This prevents interference caused by DMX signals in the transmitting process.
DMX Terminator Connection
Connect a 120Ω(OHM) resistor
across Pin 2 and Pin 3 in an XLR
plug and insert into the DMX OUT
socket on the last unit.
③Address Setting of the Light Fixtutre.
④Refer to the DMX reference guide and control the light via DMX/RDM console. (For detailed operation please
refer to the DMX/RDM console operation manual.)
Note: DMX reference guide "Forza_150B_REFERENCE_GUIDE_EN" is downloadable from www.nanlite.com.
120Ω
1
2
3
5
4
Please scan the QR to check and download the latest DMX reference guide.
PIN 2 PIN 3

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MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
MODE
Press MODE button to enter the menu.
4. 2.4G Remote Control
·The Forza 150B can be remotely controlled by 2.4G remote controller or NANLINK transmitter box. The Forza 150B
also has built-in Bluetooth connection functionality, so it can be controlled via Bluetooth module.
Note: ①2.4G remote controller and NANLINK transmitter box are sold separately.
3. RDM Control
①Connect the light fixture to the console with RDM function by using a connection cable, the connection method is
the same as that with a DMX/RDM console.
②Control the fixture via a console with RDM function. (For specific operation methods, please refer to the RDM
console operation manual.) Note: The UID format of the fixture is as follows:
②The fixture supports the 2.4G wireless protocol V1.0 and V2.0. The fixture should be set in V2.0 while
using WS-RC-C1 or WS-RC-C2 remote controller, set in V1.0 while using other remote controllers.
0008 XXXX XXXX
Serial number
020B：Forza 150B
Manufacturer: Nanguang

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MENU
OUTPUT MODE: MAX
CH: 512
1. Connection between fixture and power adapter.
①First ensure that the power switch is off. Now turn on the light, the LCD screen will display all the relevant
information for the fixture.
Operating Instructions
Rotate ''Right knob'' to WIRELESS PROTOCOL.
Rotate ''Left knob'' to select V1.0 or V2.0.
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: INT LOOP
MENU
DMX SMOOTHING: OFF
WIRELESS PR : V1.0
MENU
DMX SMOOTHING: OFF
WIRELESS PR : V1.0
MENU
DMX SMOOTHING: OFF
WIRELESS PR : V2.0

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2. CCT Mode setting
Press MODE button to CCT mode, rotate "Left knob" to adjust the DIM (DIM range: 000%…100%),
roate "Right knob" to adjust the color temperature (CCT range: 2700K…6500K)
MODE
CCT CH: 512
000% 6500K
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the DIM.
Press MODE button to CCT mode.
0%
.
.
.
100%
CCT CH: 512
100% 6500K
CCT CH: 512
000% 6500K
CCT CH: 512
000% 2700K
2700K
.
.
.
6500K
CCT CH: 512
100% 6500K
Roate "Right knob" to adjust the color temperature.

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EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: CCT LOOP
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: CCT LOOP
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: CCT LOOP
3. EFFECT Mode setting
Press MODE button to EFFECT mode. The Forza 150B has built-in effects including CCT LOOP, INT LOOP,
FLASH, PULSE, STORM, TV, PAPARAZZI, CANDLE/FIRE, BAD BULB, FIREWORK, EXPLOSION and WELDING.
MODE
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: CCT LOOP
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: CCT LOOP
DIM: 100%
Press MODE button to EFFECT mode.
Note: 1. In effect mode, DIM range is the same as the CCT MODE.
2. In effect mode, the color temperature is not synchronized with the color temperature in CCT mode, and the
CCT adjustment range is the same as that in the CCT mode.
3. When the fixture function is unlocked, in any mode, press "Left knob" to turn off the light, the brightness
percentage on the screen is 000% in this case. Press again to restore the light to its previous state, and
press continuously to switch between on and off.
Rotate "Right knob" to FX.
Rotate "Left knob" to select the desired effect.
CCT LOOP
.
.
.
WELDING

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EFFECT CH: 512
FX: CCT LOOP
DIM: 099%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: CCT LOOP
DIM: 100%
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: CCT LOOP
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 000%-100%
FX: INT LOOP
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: INT LOOP
DIM: 000%-100%
Rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and SPD.
①CCT LOOP
CCT LOOP setting: rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and SPD (Range: 02S…30S),
then rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and SPD.
Rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and SPD.
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and SPD.
②INT LOOP
INT LOOP setting: rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and SPD (Range: 02S…30S),
then rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and SPD.
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: CCT LOOP
DIM: 100%

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EFFECT CH: 512
FX: INT LOOP
DIM: 000%-100%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: INT LOOP
DIM: 001%-100%
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and SPD.
③FLASH
FLASH setting: rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and INTERVALS (INTERVALS: 0.1S…10S),
then rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and INTERVALS.
Rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and INTERVALS.
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and INTERVALS.
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: CCT LOOP
DIM: 099%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: FLASH
DIM: 100%
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: FLASH
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: CCT LOOP
DIM: 100%

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④PULSE
PULSE setting: rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and PULSES/MIN (Range: 001…240),
then rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and PULSES/MIN.
Rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and PULSES/MIN.
⑤STORM
STORM setting: rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and INTVL (Range: 1s ... 60s) ,
then rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and INTVL.
Rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and INTVL.
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and PULSES/MIN.
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: FULSE
DIM: 100%
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: FULSE
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: FULSE
DIM: 099%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: FULSE
DIM: 100%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: STORM
DIM: 100%
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 100%
FX: STORM

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EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 000%-100%
FX: INT LOOP
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: INT LOOP
DIM: 000%-100%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: INT LOOP
DIM: 000%-100%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: INT LOOP
DIM: 001%-100%
EFFECT CH: 512
DIM: 000%-100%
FX: TV
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: TV
DIM: 000%-100%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: TV
DIM: 000%-100%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: TV
DIM: 001%-100%
⑥TV
TV setting: rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and SPD (Range: 001…100),
then rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and SPD.
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and INTVL.
Rotate "Right knob" to select from DIM, CCT and SPD.
Rotate "Left knob" to adjust the value of DIM, CCT and SPD.
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: STORM
DIM: 099%
EFFECT CH: 512
FX: STORM
DIM: 100%