NANLITE Forza 500 User manual

Guangdong NanGuang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd
USER MANUAL
Forza 500 LED SPOT LIGHT

Forza 500 LED Spot Light
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LED Power: 500W
Power Input: 48V Power adapter
2 PCS 26V/12A Sony V-mount Batteries(Not Included)
Color Temperature: 5600K
CRI(Ra): 98
Technical Data
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Connection Way of the Power
1. Connection between light fixture and power adapter.
MADE I N CHINA
Forza 500
INPU T: AC100 -240V 5 0/60H z 8A MAX
OUTP UT: 48V 12.5A P IN1- PI N1+
ta 45℃ I P20
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2. Connection between light fixture and batteries.
Battery
Battery
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Product Details
1. Battery
holder
2. Control panel
3. Handle
4. LED indicator
5. Power switch
6. DMX OUT
7. DMX IN
8. DC power socket
9. DC power plug
10. AC power input socket 15. Yoke
11. Host output socket
12. Angle fixing knob
13. Lock catch
14. Reflector
16. Lamp body handle
17. Lamp body
input socket
18. Bracket
fixing knob
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Detailed description
1. Battery holder: For installing two 26V/12A Sony V-Mount batteries or power adapter.
2. Control panel: For displaying various function operations and data.
3. Handle: It is convenient for users to carry the host.
4. LED indicator: For determining the status of power input. Being on, power supply is normal. Flashing or being off,
power supply is abnormal or no power input.
5. Power switch: For on/off the fixture.
6. DMX OUT: DMX signal output interface.
7. DMX IN: DMX signal input interface.
8. DC power socket: DC power output interface.
9. DC power plug: For connecting the DC power plug to power the lamp.
10. AC power input socket: For connecting the AC power cable to supply power to the adapter.
11. Host output socket: To connect the DC cable for the connection between the lamp body and the controller.
12. Angle fixing knob: For adjusting and fixing the vertical illumination direction of fixture.
13. Lock catch: For installing and disassembling reflector and other accessories with Bowens mount..
14. Reflector: For gathering light to improve central illumination.
15. Yoke: For connecting the lamp to the light stand and adjusting the angle of the light.
16. Lamp body handle: Be convenient for users to lift the lamps and adjust the direction of the light.
17. Lamp body input socket: For the lamp to be connected with a DC cable for the connection between the lamp body
and the controller.
18. Bracket fixing knob: For connecting the spot light and camera equipment , and adjusting the horizontal illumination
direction of fixture.
Usage
1. Power Connection
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(1) When connect the power supply, please make sure the power , voltage and frequency should be consistent with the
provided power supply.
(2) When use the V mount batteries, please make sure turn off the fixture and then plug in or pull out the batteries or
DC cable.
NOTE:
(1) Make sure to use the provided power cable and power adapter.
(2) Make sure the plug of power supply and the cable to the socket of the fixture should be connected as following.
·The connection between the light fixture and control unit , light fixture and light fixture should use four core shielded
cable and make sure its diameter is less than 0.3mm. XLR plug/socket and the wire should be connected as the
pictures above.
·Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 for connecting DMX signals, Pin4, Pin5 is connectionless.
1+
1-
1+
1-
DMX IN DMX OUT
1 GND
2 DATA-
3 DATA+
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND 1
DATA- 2
DATA+ 3
Pin1+: connect with power supply +
Pin1-: connect with power supply -
Pin2+: connect with switch
Pin2-: connect with switch
2. Connection with the controller
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Five Pin
Pin 1:GND(SCREEN)
Pin 2:Signal(-)
Pin 3:Signal(+)
Pin 4:N/C
Pin 5:N/C
Three Pin
Pin 1:GND(SCREEN)
Pin 2:Signal(-)
Pin 3:Signal(+)
120
1
3
PIN 2 PIN 3
2
NOTE:
When connect with socket, make sure the internal pin not be in contact with the inner case. The fixture can match the
DMX512(1990) control signal.
Plug of five-core and three-core XLR plug/socket conversion
The fixture comes with the five-core XLR plug. If you use the three-core XLR plug, kindly follow below instruction.
3. Plug of DMX Circuit
In DMX mode, make sure the last light is the only light with cable connected to DMX output. There is a resistance about
120(OHM) between the second pin and third pin of this plug( as below photo). Make sure this plug be installed into the
output of the last fixture, which can avoid noise and reflection phenomenon caused by DMX signal in the transmitting
process.
4. DMX Channel Control
Forza 500 comes with 3 control channels inlcuding" “Brightness Control”,
“Special Effects Mode ” and “Flash Time Setting ”.
5. 2.4G Remote Control
·Forza 500 is designed to work with 2.4G remote control or NANLITE Wi-Fi
app via Wi-Fi transfer device to control the light freely.
NOTE :
2.4G remote control or WiFi transfer devices should be bought additionally.
( See separate instructions for remote or Wi-Fi transfer device )
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Push the button to open the clamp. Put this clamp on the light stand
and rotate clamp in the locking
direction to fix it.
Button up the power adapter
into its slot.
When installing the reflector, make sure its mount
points line up with the slots on the light fixture .
When the mount points and slot are lined up push
the reflector in place rotate reflector in the locking
direction as describe on light until you hear it click
into place.
When removing the reflector,
push and hold on release button
until rotating the reflector and
you are able to remove it from
fixture.
Push the release button to
remove the reflector.
7. Light stand clamp
6. Installation Instruction of Reflector
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② Brightness setting: Rotate the dimmer knob, brightness can be increased when forward adjust, while reverse adjust,
the brightness can be decreased. DIM shows brightness percentage on the display, and the dimming range is 0-100%.
(As shown in figure 1-2)
① First, be sure that the power
switch of the control unit is in the
"off " position. Now it is safe to
connect the ballast adapter or
batteries and power the unit on.
If the power indicator is on that
means the power supply is
nominal. The LCD screen will
display all the relevant information
for the fixture. From the remaining battery power in top right corner, to the effects mode status and percentage of
power output.
Main interface content instrution
1. Wiring (sketch maps as below)
Operating Instructions
Power Switch
Power Indicator
(being on)
000%OFF
EFFECTDIM
ON
CH:512
Item No
Battery Power
Capacity
Brightness Effects modes
Fan status
100%OFF
EFFECTDIM
CH:512
ON
000%OFF
EFFECTDIM
CH:512
ON
Figure 1 Figure 2
Address Code
Rotate clockwise Contrarotate
Forza 500
Forza 500 Forza 500
③EFFECT Button: When pressing the “EFFECT” button, If display shows" OFF", it is the locked status, so it cannot
operate the special effect mode . If "Effect" button is pressed again, the status is now unlocked. (As shown in
figure 3)
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⑥MENU Button: Press the MENU Button, the main menu function selection will appear on the display including "Rotate
Screen", "Address/DMX"," Fan Setting", "Screen Setting", "Button setting". The "Rotate Knob" can select different
items, press the “Rotate Knob” to enter the corresponding secondary menu and the "MENU button" to return. (as
shown in Figure 6)
④Forza 500 provides 9 different light modes, turn on the fixture to enter the main interface and rotate the "Function Knob"
clockwise, the order on the display is"FLASH 1(0.25 seconds)/FLASH 2(1 seconds)/FLASH 3(0.1-6 seconds)/
STORM 1(flash for 7 times continuously) /STORM 2(flash for 7 times continuously)/STROM 3(10-15 seconds in
random variations)/TV/Bad Bulb. (As shown in figure 4)
⑤When under STORM 1 or STORM 2 lighting mode, pressing the TRIGGER Button, it will trigger the corresponding
function. (as shown in Figure 5)
100%STORM 2
EFFECTDIM
CH:512
ON
STORM 1
STORM 2
Figure 5
TRIGGER
Figure 4
MENU
100%FLASH 1
EFFECTDIM
CH:512
ON
OFF
FLASH 1
FLASH 2
FLASH 3
STORM 1
STORM 2
STORM 3
TV
Bad Bulb
STORM 3
In FLASH 3 mode, press the "Function Knob" to set the flash time within 0.1-6 seconds.
In TV mode, press the "Function Knob" to set the changing speed within 0-100.
Forza 500 Forza 500
000% OFF
EFFECTDIM
ON
CH:512
In the "off" position,
press the "EFFECT" button again to
release the Locking state.
Figure 3
Forza 500
TRIGGER MENUEFFECT
·Some special lighting effects may be updated for the upgraded controller firmware, please learn more details about our
newest function description.
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⑦Fan Setting: When the fan status is in the "off " position, it does not work, and now the power output is 100W. When
the fan status is in the "on " position, now the light fixture is at full output power.
⑧Lock Button: Press the“Lock Button” for locking the functions. At this moment, the operation button or knob cannot
change the current state. Press the “Lock Button” again to release the Locking state.
2. When stop using the fixture, turn off the switch.
CH:512
ON
ROTATE SCREEN
ADDRESS/DMX
FAN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BOTTON BACKLIGHT
MENU
PRESS“MENU”TO RETURN
CH:512
ON
ROTATE SCREEN
ADDRESS/DMX
FAN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BOTTON BACKLIGHT
MENU
PRESS“MENU”TO RETURN
CH:512
ON
ROTATE SCREEN
ADDRESS/DMX
FAN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BUTTON BACKLIGHT
MENU
PRESS“MENU”TO RETURN
ADDRESS/DMX
084
FAN STATUE
ON OFF
BUTTON BACKLIGHT
ON OFF
Press the Function Knob to release the
corresponding address code.
CH:512
ON
ROTATE SCREEN
ADDRESS/DMX
FAN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BOTTON BACKLIGHT
MENU
PRESS“MENU”TO RETURN
CH:512
ON
ROTATE SCREEN
ADDRESS/DMX
FAN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
BUTTON BACKLIGHT
MENU
PRESS“MENU”TO RETURN
Do you want to
rotate screen
ON YES
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
2
LOCK
Figure 6
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Notice
1. When the spot is on don't look direct at the emitter.
2. Don't place objects on the light emitter or allow liquid to flow inside the fixture or the emitter.
3. Don't place fixture near flammable substances like alcohol or gasoline.
4. When cleaning the fixture, please wipe off debris or dirt using a clothes and only dampen with water or a light cleanser.
5. The Forza 500 should be safely operated where it won’t be at risk of getting wet or under extreme temperatures.
Please make sure the ventilation fan is not blocked or obstructed.
6. Do not repair the Forza 500 by yourself. Professionals, please adhere to the user manual while troubleshooting.
What's in the box ? Please kindly check.
Connecting Wire X 1
Forza500 X 1 Power Cable X 1 Reflector X 1
User Manual X 1
Carrying Bag X 1
Light Stand Clamp X 1
Power Adapter X 1
Guangdong NanGuang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd
USER MANUAL
Forza 500 LED SPOT LIGHT
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Genaral Fault Detection and Diagnosis
Fault Detection
The light won't boot up properly!
The fixture produces light,
but controls are not working.
LCD display is on but no light output.
Diagnosis
The inside fan will not work.
1. Please check the LED indicator. If flashing or not on at all,
please check whether the connection between power
adapter, power cable and outlet connection is properly
connected or loose.
2. Please check whether the voltage value is within specified
parameters.
3. If using batteries, check if batteries are rated at or above
12A 26V.
1. Please check to see if address code corresponds with
remote or app.
2. Please check and see if XLR signal line is connected
properly or if the line or port is damaged.
1. COB or main board is damaged.
2. Connecting lines of LED COB fall off.
1. Please check if the fan is in the "off" position.
2. When the LCD screen display "Fan Error", please
change the fan with the supplier or manufacturer.
Safety Precautions
1. Please open the package to check if it is damaged due to transportation after receiving the light. In case of damage
caused by transportation, please do not use this light and contact the dealer or manufacturer as soon as possible.
2. Do not use a power cord with damaged insulation. Do not unplug hard or drag the power cord directly.
3. Make sure that the power supply voltage used matches the voltage specified by the light before installation.
4. When not using or cleaning the light, please turn it off.
5. Keep the light safely stored and away from children.
The instruction was written according to the strict prodution test of our company, if there are
any changes related to the design of the product later, we will not keep you updated for that.
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Version:V4 2019-11-15