Varytec GLC-1 User manual

Thomann GmbH • Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach • www.thomann.de • [email protected] DocID: 507634_19.01.2021
GLC-1 Go Light Creator
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Quick start guide
This quick start guide contains important information on the safe operation of the
product. Read and follow the safety advice and instructions given. Retain the quick
start guide for future reference. If you pass the product on to others please include this
quick start guide.
Safety instructions
Intended use
This device is intended to be used as a portable video light. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per-
sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are
not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure
that children do not detach any small parts from the product. They could
swallow the pieces and choke!
Where to use the product
Never use the product
• in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
• in extremely dusty or dirty areas
• at locations where the unit can become wet
General handling
• To prevent damage, never use force when handling the product.
• Never immerse the product in water. Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not
use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or ammable cleaning agents.
Features
• Portable folding video light
• Adjustable colour temperature from 3000 K to 6000 K.
• High CRI of 95
• Remote control via IR to control brightness and colour temperature
• 1/4-inch thread on the bottom for tripod mounting
• Built-in battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours at the lowest brightness and
up to four hours at 100% brightness
• Charging time: four hours via USB
• Light source: 162 × SMD LED with 3000 K and 6000 K
Operating elements
Front side
1. Front LED panel
2. Side LED panels
3. Openings for folding out the side LED
panels
4. Switch for selecting the lighting congu-
ration
5. On / o switch
6. Charge indicator
7. Infrared sensor
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Bottom side
8. USB-C port for charging the internal
battery
9. 1/4" thread for tripod mounting
Remote control
10. Infrared signal transmitter
11. On / o switch
12. Switch for selecting the light panels
13. Switch for adjusting the brightness
14. Switch for setting the colour temperature
LED panels fully unfolded LED panels unfolded to 90°

Thomann GmbH • Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach • www.thomann.de • [email protected] DocID: 507634_19.01.2021
GLC-1 Go Light Creator
Using the product
1. First the internal battery has to be charged. To do this, connect the device to
a suitable voltage source (not supplied) via its USB-C port on the underside of
the device. If this voltage source provides the device's maximum current draw
of 2A, charging takes up to 4 hours. The charging indicator lights up red while
charging. When the charging is complete, the indicator goes out.
2. Press and hold the switch for 3 seconds to switch on the device. Briey press
this switch to select the cool white, warm white or natural white color tempera-
ture. When switching on with the remote control, a short press is sucient.
3. Briey press the switch repeatedly to select the desired light intensity (low,
medium or full). Press and hold this switch for 3 seconds to activate dierent
groups of light panels
4. To unfold the side panels, put your ngernail into the openings (3) and pull them
out. Bring the panels into the desired position (s).
5. For use with a tripod, you can screw the device with its 1/4 "thread on the
underside of the device onto an appropriately equipped tripod. Make sure that
the tripod used has the necessary load-bearing capacity - especially in extreme
positions of the boom.
6. When using the infrared remote control, aim the IR signal transmitter at the IR
sensor on the device when you activate the desired panel groups with the
switch, set the desired brightness with the switch and select the desired color
temperature with the switch.
7. Press and hold the switch for 3 seconds to turn o the device. When switching
o with the remote control, a short press is sucient.
Technical specications
Power supply: 5V , via USB-C port
Max. current draw: 2A
LED illuminates: 162×SMD LEDs, 3000K and 6000K,CRI=95
Power consumption: 8W
Lithium battery: 7.4V / 2850mAH
Colour temperature: 3000K–6000K
Charge time: 4h
Battery life: High power: 4h, medium power: 8h, low power: 16h
Dimension (W×H×D): 43mm×85mm×40mm
Weight: 0.288kg
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials
have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic
bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these ma-
terials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recy-
cling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose of your old
device with your normal household waste. Dispose of this product through an
approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste facility. Comply with the rules
and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal
facility.
Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium
batteries against short circuit, for example by taping the poles. Lithium batter-
ies must not be thrown away or incinerated; they must be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations for the disposal of hazardous waste. Use the existing collection points
for this.
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