NANLITE Forza 500 II User manual

USER MANUAL
Forza 500 $
Guangdong NanGuang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd.

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Product Diagram
Forza 500 $
LED Spot Light
Technical Data
Rated Power: 560W
Input: DC(Battery)14.4V-26V/12A
AC100-240V 50/60Hz
Color Temperature: 5600K (GM±80)
CRI: 96
TLCI: 97

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Product Details
7.Lock Catch
6. Yoke
2. Fixture Body
Input Socket
1. Fixture Body Handle
5. Adjustable Handle
4. Umbrella Hole
3. Reflector

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10. DMX IN
8.Control Unit Output Socket 11. AC Power Input Socket
12. Power Switch
16. Control Unit
Handle
17. Quick Release
Plate
15. Battery Holder
9. DMX OUT
13. USB Port
14. Control Panel
15. Battery Holder

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Detailed Description
1. Fixture body handle: Offer convenient grip for adjusting direction of illumination.
2. Fixture body input socket: To connect a DC cable for connecting between the fixture body and control unit.
3. Reflector: For concentrating light to improve the central illumination.
4. Umbrella hole: For installing/removing an umbrella.
5. Adjustable handle: Tighten or release the tilt movement of the fixture on the yoke.
6. Yoke: Designed for connecting the fixture to the light stand and adjusting the direction of illumination.
7. Lock catch: To lock or release the reflector or other accessories.
8. Control unit output socket: To connect a DC cable for connecting between the fixture body and control unit.
9. DMX OUT: DMX signal output interface.
10. DMX IN: DMX signal input interface.
11. AC power input socket: For connecting AC cable and supplying power to control unit.
12. Power switch: To turn on/off the fixture.
13. USB port: For updating firmware, or supplying power of 5V/0.5A for other devices.
14. Control panel: For displaying various function operations and data.
15. Battery holder: For mounting the 14.4-26V/12A V-mount batteries.
16. Control unit handle: For lifting the control unit.
17. Quick release plate: For mounting the quick release clamp.

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Usage
1. Connection Between Light Fixture, Control Unit an d Power Supply.

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Note: 1.1 When connecting the power supply, please make sure the power voltage are consistent with that
indicated on the control unit.
1.2 Make sure to use the included AC power cable and DC connecting cable. The connection between the
DC plug and the fixture body input socket should be connected as following.
1: Power supply + pole
2: Power supply - pole
3: D+
4: NC
5: D-
6. GND
7: NC
8: NC
5 3
6
2 1
7
4
8
3 5
8
1 2
7
4
6
5D-
NC
NC
2-
6GND
3D+
1+
NC
5D-
NC
NC
2-
6GND
3D+
1+
NC

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2. Connection Between Light Fixture and Control Unit with Battery
Note:
2.1. When powered by two 26V batteries, the maximum output is 100%.
2.2. When powered by two 14.8V batteries, the maximum output is 60%.
2.3. Please do not use the 14.8V and 26V batteries simultaneously, or use only one battery to power the fixture.
2.4 The batteries are not included and are sold separately.

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3. Installation and Detachment of Quick Release Clamp
Rotate the adjustable handle to release the clamp. Mount the quick release clamp on the lightstand,
then rotate the adjustable handle to tighten the
clamp.
Align the quick release plate on the control unit
with the quick release mount on the clamp to
mount the control unit on to the clamp.
Press the lock catch on the clamp to remove the
control unit from the light stand.

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4. Installation and Detachment of Reflector
When installing the reflector, align the reflector to
the fixture's Bowens mount, rotate the reflector in
the direction shown on the fixture until it clicks into
place.
When removing the reflector, push and hold the
lock catch and rotate until the reflector is free to
be removed from the fixture.

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·Forza 500 II supports DMX/RDM, 2.4G remote control, and includes a built-in bluetooth module as well.
▲The ADDRESS needs to be set before operating the remote control via DMX/RDM and 2.4G.
Remote Control
1.1. Address Setting
Press the MENU button to access options.
1. ADDRESS/DMX, including ADDRESS, DMX MODE, DMX REDUCED CHANNELS, DMX DIMMING CURVE
and DMX SMOOTHING.
DAYLIGHT EFFECT MENU LOCK
Left knob Right knob
MENU
ADDRESS/DMX
WIRELESS CONTROL
FAN CONTROL
ROTATE SCREEN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BUTTON BACKLIGHT
SMART
CH: 512

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Rotate the "right knob" to ADDRESS/DMX, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding secondary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to ADDRESS, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select address number and press the "right knob" to set.
SMART
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
DMX DIMMING CURVE
DMX SMOOTHING
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
DMX DIMMING CURVE
DMX SMOOTHING
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
512
ADDRESS
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
512
ADDRESS
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
SET
MENU
ADDRESS/DMX
WIRELESS CONTROL
FAN CONTROL
ROTATE SCREEN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BUTTON BACKLIGHT
SMART
CH: 512

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1.2. DMX MODE
Rotate the "right knob" to DMX MODE, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select DAYLIGHT 8bit, DAYLIGHT 16bit or ULTIMATE DMX 8bit, and press
the "right knob" to set.
SMART
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
DMX DIMMING CURVE
DMX SMOOTHING
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
DAYLIGHT 8bit
DAYLIGHT 16bit
ULTIMATE DMX 8bit
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
SET
CH: 512
DAYLIGHT 8bit
DAYLIGHT 16bit
ULTIMATE DMX 8bit

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Rotate the "right knob" to DMX REDUCED CHANNELS, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding
tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select ON or OFF, and press the "right knob" to set.
1.3. DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
SMART
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
DMX DIMMING CURVE
DMX SMOOTHING
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
OFF
ON
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
OFF
ON
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
SET
CH: 512

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Rotate the "right knob" to DMX DIMMING CURVE, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary
menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select LINEAR, EXPONENT, LOGARITHM, S CURVE or GAMMA 2.2, and press
the "right knob" to set.
1.4. DMX DIMMING CURVE
SMART
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
DMX DIMMING CURVE
DMX SMOOTHING
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
LINEAR
EXPONENT
LOGARITHM
S CURVE
GAMMA 2.2
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
LINEAR
EXPONENT
LOGARITHM
S CURVE
GAMMA 2.2
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
SET
CH: 512

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Rotate the "right knob" to DMX SMOOTHING, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select ON or OFF, and press the "right knob" to set.
1.5. DMX SMOOTHING
SMART
MENU
OFF
ON
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
MENU
OFF
ON
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
SET
CH: 512
SMART
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX REDUCED CHANNELS
DMX DIMMING CURVE
DMX SMOOTHING
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN

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2. DMX Control
2.1. Connect the fixture to the DMX/RDM consoles via DMX cable as shown below:
·5-pin shielded cable with a diameter not less than 0.3mm must be used for connection between light fixture and
DMX/RDM console, or between light fixture and light fixture. XLR plug/socket and the cable should be connected
as shown above.
·Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 for connecting DMX signal. Pin4, Pin5 have no connection.
▲NOTE: When connecting DMX, make sure the internal pin is not in contact with the inner case, and pins should
not be in contact with each other. The fixture can match the DMX512 (1990) control signal.
·5-pin and 3-pin XLR plug/socket conversion, the fixture comes with 5-pin XLR plug/socket. lf a 3-pin XLR plug is
used, please follow the instruction below.
NC
NC
NC
NC
DMX IN DMX OUT
DATA- 2
GND 1
DATA+ 3
2 DATA-
1 GND
3 DATA+
Pin 1:GND(SCREEN)
Pin 2:Signal(-)
Pin 3:Signal(+)
Pin 4:N/C
Pin 5:N/C
Pin 1:GND(SCREEN)
Pin 2:Signal(-)
Pin 3:Signal(+)
5-pin 3-pin

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2.2. DMX 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.
PIN 2 PIN 3
120Ω
1
2
3
5
4
2.3. Address Setting of the Light Fixtutre.
2.4 Refer to the DMX reference guide and control the fixture via DMX/RDM console.
(For detailed operation please refer to the DMX/RDM console operation manual.)
Note: DMX reference guide "Forza_500_II_DMX_REFERENCE_GUIDE_EN" is downloadable from
www.nanlite.com.

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3. 2.4G Remote Control
·Forza 500 II can be remotely controlled by 2.4G remote controller and by NANLINK APP via the WS-TB-1
transmitter box, It also has built-in bluetooth module to enable the connetion via bluetooth.
Note: ①2.4G remote controller and WS-TB-1 transmitter box are sold separately.
②The fixture supports 2.4G wireless protocol V1.0 and V2.0. The fixture should be set in V2.0 while using
the WS-RC-C2 remote controller, set in V1.0 while using other remote controllers.
3.1. WIRELESS CONTROL
Press MENU button to access options, rotate the "right knob" to WIRELESS CONTROL, and press
the "right knob" to enter the corresponding secondary menu.
DAYLIGHT EFFECT MENU LOCK
SMART
MENU
RESET BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS PROTOCOL
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
ADDRESS/DMX
WIRELESS CONTROL
FAN CONTROL
ROTATE SCREEN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BUTTON BACKLIGHT
SMART
CH: 512

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Rotate the "right knob" to WIRELESS PROTOCOL, and press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding
tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select V1.0 or V2.0, and press the "right knob" to set.
SMART
MENU
RESET BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS PROTOCOL
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
SET
CH: 512
MENU
V1.0 V2.0
2.4G WIRELESS PROTOCOL
CH: 512
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
V1.0 V2.0
2.4G WIRELESS PROTOCOL
CH: 512
SMART
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN