NANLITE Forza 720 User manual

Guangdong NanGuang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Forza 720

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Product Diagram
Forza 720
LED Spot Light
Technical Data
Rated power: 800W
Input: DC48V/16.67A Max
AC100-240V 50/60Hz
Color Temperature: 5600K
CRI: 95
TLCI: 96

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

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

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Detailed Description
1. Fixture body handle: For lifting the fixture body and adjusting the direction of the illumination.
2. Fixture body input socket: For connecting the fixture body with control unit.
3. Umbrella hole: For installing/removing an umbrella.
4. Reflector: For concentrating light to improve the central illumination.
5. Adjustable Handle: Tighten or release the tilt movement of the fixture on the yoke.
6. Yoke: 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: For connecting the DC cable for connecting the fixture body and control unit.
9. DMX OUT: DMX signal output interface.
10. AC power input socket: For connecting the AC power cable to supply power to the control unit.
11. Power switch: To turn on/off the fixture.
12. DMX IN: DMX signal input interface.
13. USB port: For updating the firmware
14. Control panel: For displaying various function operations and data.
15. Battery holder: For mounting the 14.4-26V/12A V-mount battery.
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 the Light Fixture, Control Unit and the Power Outlet.

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Note:
①When connecting the power supply, please make sure the power, voltage and frequency are consistent with the
control unit.
②Make sure to use the provided 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 the Light Fixture and Control Unit with Battery
Note:
①When powered by two 14.8V batteries, the maximum output is 40%.
②When powered by two 26V batteries, the maximum output is 70%.
③Do not use the 14.8V and 26V batteries at the same time, or use only one battery of either kind to power
the fixture.
④The batteries are not included and are sold separately.
Battery

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3. Quick Release Clamp Installation
①Rotate the adjustable handle to release the clamp. ②Mount the quick release clamp on the light stand,
then rotate the adjustable handle to tighten the
clamp.
③Align the quick release plate on the control unit
with the quick release mount on the clamp, a
click sound will be heard when the control unit
is fastened in place.
④When removing the control unit, press the lock
catch on the clamp and release the control unit
from the clamp.

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4. Reflector Installation
①Align the reflector to the fixture's Bowens mount,
rotate the reflector in the direction shown on the
fixture until it clicks into place.
②Press the lock catch and rotate the reflector until
it is free to be removed from the fixture.

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·Forza 720 supports DMX, 2.4G, RDM remote control, and includes a built-in Bluetooth as well.
▲Address code need to be pre-set for DMX, 2.4G, RDM remote control solutions.
Remote Control
①ADDRESS setting
Press MENU button to access options.
1. ADDRESS/DMX, including ADDRESS, DMX MODE and DMX DIMMING CURVE settings.
DAYLIGHT EFFECT MENU LOCK
Left knob Right knob
MENU
ADDRESS/DMX
RESET BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS PROTOCOL
FAN CONTROL
ROTATE SCREEN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
ON
CH: 512

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Rotate the "right knob" to ADDRESS/DMX. Press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding secondary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to ADDRESS. Press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select the desired ADDRESS code. Press the "right knob" to set.
ON
MENU
ADDRESS/DMX
RESET BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS PROTOCOL
FAN CONTROL
ROTATE SCREEN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
CH: 512 MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX DIMMING CURVE
CH: 512
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
512
ADDRESS
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX DIMMING CURVE
CH: 512
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
MENU
512
ADDRESS
MENU
SET
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN

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②DMX MODE
Rotate the "right knob" to DMX MODE. Press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select DAYLIGHT 8bit, DAYLIGHT 16bit or ULTIMATE DMX 8bit.
Press the "right knob" to set.
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX DIMMING CURVE
CH: 512 MENU
DAYLIGHT 8bit
CH: 512
DAYLIGHT 16bit
ULTIMATE DMX 8bit
MENU
DAYLIGHT 8bit
CH: 512
DAYLIGHT 16bit
ULTIMATE DMX 8bit
MENU
SET
CH: 512
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN

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Rotate the "right knob" to DMX DIMMING CURVE. Press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding tertiary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select LINEAR, EXPONENT, LOGARITHM or S CURVE. Press the "right knob" to set.
③DMX DIMMING CURVE
MENU
ADDRESS
DMX MODE
DMX DIMMING CURVE
CH: 512 MENU
LINEAR
EXPONET
LOGARITHM
S CURVE
CH: 512
MENU
LINEAR
EXPONET
LOGARITHM
S CURVE
CH: 512 MENU
SET
CH: 512
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN

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2. DMX Remote Control
①Connect the fixture to the DMX/RDM consoles via DMX cable as shown below:
DMX IN DMX OUT
1 GND
2 DATA-
3 DATA+
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND 1
DATA- 2
DATA+ 3
·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 has no connection.
▲NOTE: When connecting DMX, make sure the internal pin is not in contact with the inner case. 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.
5PIN
Pin 1:GND(SCREEN)
Pin 2:Signal(-)
Pin 3:Signal(+)
Pin 4:N/C
Pin 5:N/C
3PIN
Pin 1:GND(SCREEN)
Pin 2:Signal(-)
Pin 3:Signal(+)

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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.
PIN 2 PIN 3
120Ω
1
2
3
5
4
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_720B_DMX_REFERENCE_GUIDE_EN" is downloadable from
www.nanlite.com.

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3. 2.4G Remote Control
·Set the address of the 2.4G remote controller to be consistent with the light fixture, enabling the fixture to be
remotely controlled by 2.4G remote controller or by APP via the transmitter box.
Note: ①2.4G remote controller and transmitter box are sold separately.
②The fixture supports the 2.4G wireless protocol V1.0 and V2.0. Set ffixture to V2.0 while using WS-RC-C1
or WS-RC-C2 remote controller. Set fixture to V1.0 while using other remote controllers.
Rotate the "right knob" to WIRELESS PROTOCOL, press the "right knob" to enter the corresponding secondary menu.
Rotate the "right knob" to select V1.0 or V2.0, press the "right knob" to set.
MENU
ADDRESS/DMX
RESET BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS PROTOCOL
FAN CONTROL
ROTATE SCREEN
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
CH: 512 MENU
V1.0 V2.0
2.4G WIRELESS PROTOCOL
CH: 512
MENU
V1.0 V2.0
2.4G WIRELESS PROTOCOL
CH: 512 MENU
SET
CH: 512
ON ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN

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ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
DAYLIGHT CH: 512
100.0%
DIM
0008 XXXX XXXX
Serial number
Manufacturer: Nanguang
0203：Forza 720
1. Be sure that the power switch of the control unit is in the "off " position. Now it is safe to connect the control unit and
power the unit on, the screen will display "NANLITE".
Operating Instructions
4. RDM Remote Control
①Connect the light fixture to the console with RDM function using a connection cable, the connection method is
the same as 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:
Powered by
power supply
Address
Unlock/lock state
Fan status
Brightness
Mode

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ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
DAYLIGHT CH: 512
100.0%
DIM
DAYLIGHT CH: 512
0.0%
DIM
①DAYLIGHT button: Press the DAYLIGHT button to enter the DAYLIGHT MODE, rotate "left knob", clockwise
to increase brightness while counterclockwise to reduce the brightness. The screen shows the percentage of
brightness, DIM range: 0.0-100.0%.
0.0%
.
.
.
100.0%
Note: In other modes, the DIM adjustment range is the same as that in DAYLIGHT mode. When the fixture function
is unlocked, in any mode, press the "left knob" to turn off the fixture, the brightness percentage indicated on
the screen will be 0.0%. Press again to restore the fixture to its previous state, and press continuously to switch
the fixture between on and off.
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
DAYLIGHT EFFECT MENU LOCK

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ON
PRESS “MENU” TO RETURN
2. EFFECT button: Press the EFFECT button to enter EFFECT MODE.
·Forza 720 has built-in effects including: INT LOOP, FLASH, PULSE, STORM AUTO, STORM MANUAL, TV,
PAPARAZZl, CANDLE/FIRE, BAD BULB, FIREWORK, EXPLOSION AUTO, EXPLOSION MANUAL and WELDING.
Rotate the "left knob" to select the desired special effect.
DAYLIGHT EFFECT MENU LOCK
Left knob Right knob
DIM: 0.0%-100.0%
DECAY: 8s
EFFECT MODE CH: 512
EFFECT: INT LOOP
DIM: 0.0%-100.0%
DECAY: 8s
EFFECT MODE CH: 512
EFFECT: INT LOOP
DIM: 0.0% - 100.0%
SPEED: 50
PAUSE: OFF
EFFECT MODE CH: 512
EFFECT: WELDING
INT LOOP
.
.
.
WELDING
ON
ON