Zylight IS3 User manual

IS3/c
Zylight IS3 & IS3c User Instructions
The
IS3/c Manual v1.04

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IS3 Welcome
Thank you for choosing Zylight and the IS3 LED instrument. This xture
represents the state-of-the-art in LED lighting and will provide you with
years of creativity. The exibility of the IS3 is unmatched and this xture
will be a contributing partner to your productions everyday. The IS3
offers the ability to color tune your talent or set. Mounted on your
stand or grip arm, the IS3 brings new levels of exibility, creativity, and
control to your lighting kit.
Zylight is thoroughly committed to sustainability and our responsibility
to the global environment, and we actively encourage our customers to
contribute to the integration of green practices in the studio and on
location. By using this LED lighting instrument, you have taken the rst
step. This Zylight IS3 uses less energy, produces less waste, has zero
mercury content, and is an instant on/off light.
Take time to read through this manual to get the most from this cutting
edge instrument.
The cversion of this unit denotes the addition of softbox accessory
from Chimera or DoP Choice.
IS3c with Chimera Softbox IS3c with DoP Choice Softbox
10718 McCune Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
[email protected]
www.zylight.com
IS3/c

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IS3 Introduction
Introduction: The IS3 combines Zylight’s unmatched color-mixing
technology and high-quality construction to meet the demands of
location and studio professionals who require an extremely bright and
wide soft source, while offering all of the innovative features for which
Zylight is renowned: fully dimmable lighting with minimal color shift,
adjustable color temperature and color correction, unlimited color
control, integrated DMX and ZyLink™ wireless control, and rugged
construction for yearsof reliable service.
Every IS3 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in optimal
operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage
that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be
damaged, carefully inspect your xture for any damage and be sure all
accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. If
damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our
customer support number for further instructions. Do not return this
unit to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
Your IS3 includes the following items:
• One - Zylight IS3 light head
• One - Yoke bar with 5/8” baby pin adapter
• Two - Yoke adjustment knobs
• Four - 1/4" x .69" OD nylon washers (g 1)
• One - AC Adapter
• One - AC Adapter hanging pouch (for light stand use)
• One - Safety cable
• One - IS3/c User Guide
• One - Chimera or DoP Choice (included in optional cversion)
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Optional IS3 Accessories
26-02006  IS3/c Stand Yoke Mount (replacement)
26-02004   IS3/c Pole Yoke Mount
19-02021   IS3/c Mount w/ Baby Receiver Kino style mounting plate
26-02023   IS3 Chimera Soft Box Includes: Soft box, (2) Diffusers
19-02024   IS3 Egg Crate (50 deg) Fits on face of IS3 Chimera Softbox
26-02029   IS3 DoP Softbox Kit Includes: Soft box, (2) Diffusers
19-02035   IS3 DoP Snapgrid (40 deg) Fits on face of IS3 DoP Softbox
26-02005  IS3/c Worldwide AC Adapter (replacement)
26-02007  IS3/c Worldwide AC Adapter - Europe Includes AC Power Adapter and EU
Power Cord
19-02042   Worldwide AC Adapter Bag Mesh bag to hold IS3/c power adapter off of
a light stand
19-02045  IS3/c Travel Case Soft sided travel case to protect the IS3/c and
accessories
19-02046   F8/IS3 Case Strap Optional shoulder strap for travel cases
13-14001   Antenna Replacement ZyLink wireless antenna
Customer Support: Zylight provides a customer support line to
provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter
problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us
on the web at www.zylight.com for any comments or suggestions.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufacturer's
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact Zylight customer support.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton whenever possible.

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IS3 General Instructions
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these
operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic
operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety
information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please
keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.
Warranty Registration
The IS3 carries a two year limited warranty. Please go to
www.zylight.com/product-registration and register your product and
validate your purchase. All returned service items, whether under
warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return
authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be
clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description
of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down
on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If the unit is under
warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice.
You may obtain an R.A. number by contacting our customer support
team through our customer support number. All packages returned to
the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of
the package will be returned to the shipper.

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Safety Precautions
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not submerge this
xture in water.
• Do not spill large amounts of water or other liquids into or onto
your xture.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the
ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce
the risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of
electrical or component connection.
• Do not remove the face under any conditions. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Never operate this xture if the front of back cover is removed.
• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack.
• Always be sure to mount this xture in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow at least 6" (15cm) between this device and a wall.
• Do not attempt to operate this xture if it becomes damaged.
• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the xture's main
power.
• Always mount this xture in safe and stable matter. Always use a
safety cable as part of a secure installation. This includes securing
the barn doors with a safety cable.
• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
especially to the point they exit from the xture.
• Cleaning: The xture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 12 for cleaning details.
• Heat: The instrument should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
• The xture should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
instrument.
C. The instrument has been submerged in water.
D. The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.

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First Set Up – Assembly Instructions
To optimize the correct performance of your xture, please follow these
simple assembly instructions, and refer to this manual if you ever need
to reattach the yoke assembly to your xture. (Each IS3 has a built-in
plate for use with the optional Kino Flo style center ball mount).
In some instances, the yoke assembly will be shipped separated from
your xture. There are several nylon washers that will be used to
correctly space the metal parts from one another. This will also allow
the IS3 to be adjusted and tightened with locking points on the left and
right side of the yoke. Proper installation of the washers on the pivot
points and the lock points are essential to maintain the correct
operation of the xture. Please be sure to place two of the nylon
washers on each yoke mount point, one washer in front of the yoke bar,
and one behind the yoke bar, as you thread in the 1/4-20 yoke knob.
This should be done on both the left and right side of the xture.
Fig 1 Fig 2
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IS3 Operations
Power Supply: The Zylight IS3 contains an automatic voltage switch,
which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power
source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct
power voltage; this unit can be plugged into any outlet rated for
100-240v AC. Also, be sure to only use the included power cable
supplied with the unit.
Power is supplied to the IS3c through a Amphenol 97-3106A-12S-3S
connector using the included Worldwide AC Adapter.
On/Off & Color Tuning
To turn on the IS3, press the power switch to whichever mode is
desired: up for White mode, down for Color mode. The middle position
is Off.
LED Display: The LED display will shut off after 5 seconds of inactivity.
To make the display reappear press either button.
When the power switch is turned to White mode (up position), the IS3
will output any color temperature between 2500K- 10000K. Turning the
rst dial (to the right of the On/Off rocker switch) will adjust the color
temperature and the Kelvin temperature will be seen on the display.
The Kelvin range is adjustable in 50K steps.
In White mode, the IS3 has built in +/- Green color correction to tailor
the light’s output to its surroundings. By turning the second dial (to the
right of the color temperature adjustment knob) you will see the + or -
Green adjustment change on the display.
For + Green, turn the dial to the right and for - Green, turn the dial to
the left. When 0 is displayed, this indicates no color correction has
been added.

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Dimming
The IS3 has a built-in dimmer that will dim the light from 0% - 100%
with a minimal color shift. Turn the Dimmer dial to the right to increase
brightness and to the left to decrease brightness.
Color Mode
When the power switch is turned to Color mode (down position), the
IS3 will output many vibrant colors. The rst dial adjusts the Hue
value of the color output. The second dial adjusts the Saturation value
of the color output. Saturation can be dialed down for more pastel
colors or kept at 100% for full saturation.
Presets
When a desired color temperature or color has been set, you may
preset those values in one of the two preset buttons. Press and hold
either button for one second to store all values from the instrument’s
current state. A “Saved” indication will appear on the display when
the data has been stored. All settings will be memorized including
brightness and will not be erased until stored over in the same
manner. Two presets can be stored in “White” mode and two presets
can be stored in “Color” mode using the same preset buttons.

ZyLink Wireless Control
The IS3 has built-in wireless control for adjustment up to 50’ (15m)
away using the ZyLink Bridge or other Zylight instrument (available
separately).
ZyLink Operation: To enable ZyLink, push the Wireless button for one
second until “Radio On” is displayed. Local control is still available
while the ZyLink wireless Radio is set to “On”.
Rapidly pushing the radio button after ZyLink is enabled will allow the
user to select any of 10 wireless channels to communicate on. Select
the channel and set the identical channel on the ZyLink App or other
Zylight xture.
To disable the wireless Radio, press the Wireless button and hold for
one second until “Radio Off” is displayed.
NOTE: DMX control and ZyLink can not be enabled at the same time.
About DMX
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models from different
manufacturer’s xtures to be linked together and operate from a single
controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compliant.
A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the
instrument. DMX is the control data from the DMX controller sent via
5-pin DMX cable to a single xture, multiple lighting xtures, or
instruments utilizing the DMX Data IN and DMX Data OUT jacks located
on all DMX enabled instruments.
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX
xtures, try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order in which
xtures are connected in a DMX line does not inuence the DMX
channel addressing. For example, a xture assigned to a DMX address
of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the
end, or anywhere in the middle. When a xture is assigned a DMX
address of 1, it will “listen” for any DATA command sent by the DMX
controller to channel 1 and respond accordingly no matter where it is
located in the DMX chain.
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DMX Control
To enable DMX mode on the IS3, plug in a standard 5-pin DMX cable
into the XLR jack located under the IS3. The middle display will change
showing a DMX start address. This address can be changed with the
dial below the display.
NOTE: The DMX jack contains a physical switch. Simply plugging in a
DMX XLR will put the xture into DMX mode regardless if you are using
DMX or not.
Operating the IS3 from a DMX controller gives users the option to
create unique lighting looks. The IS3 has a built-in 5-pin DMX in and
out Jack on the rear of the light to link DMX connections between lights
when used in a DMX chain.
While in DMX mode, all other IS3 controls are disabled. DMX Channel
Assignments are listed on the rear of this manual. The IS3 uses an
industry standard DMX pin-out conguration:
1: Common (Shield)
2: Data –
3: Data +
4: not connected
5: not connected
DMX cables must be acceptable for DMX data transmission (not
microphone cable) and should follow the standard pin-out. The
maximum DMX data run from any DMX source to the last xture in a
chain is 1000 feet (300m).
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Size
Weight
Mounting
Power Requirement
Power Input Plug
AC Power Supply
Power Consumption
Wireless Frequency
Wireless Channel
Beam Angle
Dimming
LED Life
Color Temperature
Presets
Presets
DMX Channel Assignments
Function
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Notice: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not
connect the cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the
shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing.
Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Channel Values
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Mode
Brightness
Color Temperature (White Mode)
± Green (White Mode)
Color Hue (Color Mode)
Color Saturation (Color Mode)
[Reserved]
Brightness - Fine Adjustment
Color Temp - Fine (White Mode)
Color Hue - Fine (Color Mode)
Color Sat. - Fine (color Mode)
OFF = 0-33%; COLOR = 34-66%;
WHITE = 67-100%
0 - 100%
0% = 2500K; 100% = 10000K
(Each 1% ≈ 75K)
0% = -10.0 (max. Magenta); 50% = 0.0
(Neutral); 100% = +10.0 (max. Green)
0% = Red; 17% = Amber; 33% = Green;
66% = Blue; 100% = Red
0% = No Saturation (White Light);
100% = Full Saturation
[Reserved]
100% adds ~0.4% to Brightness
100% adds ~30K to Color Temperature
100% adds ~0.4% to Hue
100% adds ~0.4% to Saturation

10.7" x 18.5" x 1.8" [272 mm x 470 mm x 46 mm]
11 lbs. [5.0 kg]
Kino Flo
®
Center-Mount Ball & Socket or
Zylight Yoke Mount
48V DV
Amphenol 97-3106A-12S-3S
100-240V AC, 50
220W max. [4.6A @ 48V]
2.45 GHz cs
10, User Selectable
95° FWHM, 115° total
0-100%
100,000 Hours minimum
before Recommended Factory Re-Calibration
Adjustable 2500K - 10000K
White Mode - Two: User Dened
Color Mode - Two: User Dened
IS3 Intelligent LED Light Specifications
Size
Weight
Mounting
Power Requirement
Power Input Plug
AC Power Supply
Power Consumption
Wireless Frequency
Wireless Channel
Beam Angle
Dimming
LED Life
Color Temperature
Presets
Presets
Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the external optical
lenses may be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
1. Unplug the unit from any electric source.
2. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the
outside casing.
3. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth
as necessary.
4. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging
the unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the xture
operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).
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10.7" x 18.5" x 1.8" [272 mm x 470 mm x 46 mm]
11 lbs. [5.0 kg]
Kino Flo
®
Center-Mount Ball & Socket or
Zylight Yoke Mount
48V DV
Amphenol 97-3106A-12S-3S
100-240V AC, 50
220W max. [4.6A @ 48V]
2.45 GHz cs
10, User Selectable
95° FWHM, 115° total
0-100%
100,000 Hours minimum
before Recommended Factory Re-Calibration
Adjustable 2500K - 10000K
White Mode - Two: User Dened
Color Mode - Two: User Dened
E.
Zylight LLC warrants to the original end user customer of its products that its products
are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years
from the date of purchase. Except as provided herein, Zylight LLC makes no express
warranties, and any implied warranties, including those of merchantability and tness
for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of the written limited
warranties contained herein. Except as provided herein, Zylight LLC shall have no
liability or responsibility to its customer or any other person or entity with respect to any
liability, loss, or damage caused directly or indirectly by use or performance of the
product or arising out of any breach of this warranty, including, but not limited to, any
damages resulting from inconvenience, loss of time, data, property, revenue or prot or
any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, even if Zylight LLC has
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, you must contact Zylight
LLC at the phone number or address listed in the product’s user manual or on the
internet at www.zylight.com to obtain a return merchandise authorization (RMA)
number. After obtaining an RMA number, send the product fully insured, with proof of
purchase, to the address given to you by the Customer Service representative. Zylight
LLC will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product.
All replaced parts and products become the property of Zylight LLC. Repaired or
replacement parts and products are warranted for the remaining term of the original
warranty period. You will be charged for materials and labor or replacement of the
product after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of
God, abuse, accident, drops, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow
instruction, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence
of excess or reverse voltage or current, exposure to excess dampness or moisture; (b)
removal of, or tampering with, any attached stickers, decals, knobs, enclosures,
protective windows, hardware, or fasteners; (c) use of power supply equipment, power
adapters, or cables not supplied by Zylight LLC for specic use with the equipment for
which it was specied; (d) any unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modication; (e)
cosmetic damage; (f) transportation, shipping, or insurance costs; (g) costs of product
removal, installation, set-up, service adjustment, or reinstallation; (h) cracking,
abrasion, scratching, coating wear, or breakage of protective windows or lenses; (i)
abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions; (j) product that has been has been
sold as second-hand; (k) product that has been transported, shipped, purchased, or
resold contrary to US export regulations; (l) product that has been transported,
shipped, purchased, or resold outside countries for which it has received electronic
product compliance certication.
This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance,
cleaning, or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, Zylight will replace
defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and
repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of
Zylight under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement
thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Zylight. All products covered by this
warranty were manufactured after April 1, 2014, and bear identifying marks to that
effect.
Warranty
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Zylight reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products previously
manufactured.
No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any
accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, all implied warranties made by Zylight in connection with this product,
including warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty
period set forth above. No warranties, whether expressed or implied, including
warranties of merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product after said period has
expired. The Consumer's and/or Dealer's sole remedy shall be such repair or
replacement as is expressly provided above.
This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Zylight Products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and
conditions heretofore published. Under no circumstances shall Zylight be liable for any
loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this
product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
FCC Statement:
FCC identication number is not visible when the device is installed inside another device, then the outside of the
device into which the device is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed device. This exterior label
can use wording such as the following: “FCC ID: T3YIS3”
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
‐‐ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
‐‐ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
‐‐ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
‐‐ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device
must be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and user body.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.


Warranty Cont.
F.
G.
H.
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10718 McCune Avenue
Zylight LLC
World Headquarters:
Los Angeles, CA 90034
978-244-0011
[email protected]