Zylight ZyLink Bridge User manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your Zylight ZyLink Bridge. Be
sure to read this manual in its entirety before using your Zylink as this
document contains information and important notes regarding the use
of this product. Please refer to this manual for any questions you may
have in the operation and care of your new xture.
Each package contains the following:
(1) 26-04002 - ZyLink Bridge and Lanyard Assembly
Customer Support: Zylight provides customer support via phone and
email for any questions you may have during your set up or
initial operation. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. You may also visit us on the web
at www.zylight.com with any comments or suggestions.
Voice/Fax (In English): [phone] E-mail: [email protected]
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. In the
unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Zylight
customer support. Do not attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
CARE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT:
Store your ZyLink away from direct heat and vibration. After use, make
sure your ZyLink is turned off. Do not place your ZyLink near
combustible or volatile solvents to avoid the risk of re.
Your ZyLink can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. In case of heavy
soiling, moisten a cloth with soap solution, then dry the unit with a dry
cloth. DO NOT USE DETERGENT, ALCOHOL OR SOLVENT.
This xture is not waterproof and cannot be exposed to heavy rain,
moisture, or be submerged in water. Please take care to avoid
prolonged exposure to moisture or water.
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ZyLinkTM WIRELESS CONTROL OVERVIEW:
Each Zylight xture may be connected to another Zylight xture
using the integrated ZyLink wireless control. There is no network to
congure, no routers to set - it’s wireless, it’s automatic and it’s built
into most Zylight xtures. Zylight instruments linked together on the
same channel act in concert as if they were one unied source.
Adjustments made to one light will change all lights in the group. A
group can support as many Zylight ixtures as you wish.
Some Zylight xtures may be operated independently and others
operated in one or more groups. Any independent Zylight xtures may
be associated with a group. Wireless settings are saved when power
is removed from an xture allowing breaks during lming or lighting
plan changes without losing settings.
The effective range for ZyLink varies on specic conditions, but will
reliably work within about 60 feet (about 20 meters). Because the
Bridge works with your iOS’ Bluetooth system, it should remain within
10-20 feet (about 5 meters) of your iOS device.
ZyLink OPERATION:
Most Zylight xtures have ZyLink already included in the hardware of
the xture. At the time of this manual printing, the following xtures
have ZyLink built in: All F8-100s, All F8-200s, All F8-300s, Beem
Retro, All IS3/c, Z90, and Z50. Zylink can be used from xture to
xture, with the Zylight Remote or this ZyLink Bridge and App. The
App does not work without the presence of a charged and powered
Bridge in it’s vicinity.
FIXTURES with ZyLink:
Press and hold in the wireless button on your xture for 3 seconds.
The display will show the ZyLink wireless icon when it is active.
ZyLink enabled xtures can be connected to one of 10 ZyLink
channels. To set or change the ZyLink channel, press and quickly
release the wireless button to toggle through channels 1-10 or rotate
the dial depending on the xture.
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Wireless Bridge and App for iOS
OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
V1.01
ZyLink
USE & OPERATION:
The ZyLink Bridge works in conjunction with the ZyLink App for iOS,
which can be downloaded for free on the App store.
Charging the ZyLink Bridge:
For proper operation, be sure to fully charge your ZyLink Bridge for a
full 6-8 hours for the longest battery life. The included Micro USB
cable will insert into the Bridge and can be charged with any 5 volt
USB charger. A green LED on the Bridge will illuminate when the
device is charging. When the device charges to around 90%, the
green LED will turn off. The device can be used wirelessly or while
plugged in to a USB charger. Battery run time for the device is
between 10-14 hours depending upon usage and the level of initial
charge. When the battery reaches 20% capacity, the USB socket will
glow orange.
POWERING ON/OFF:
The ZyLink Bridge is very simple to operate, simply hold the Bridge
with your thumb and forenger and gently squeeze the rubber button
on the device and hold it in for approximately one second. The device
will power up and a green LED will gently blink every few seconds.
To power the device off, again, squeeze and hold the button in for
one second and the device will power down and indicate its off state
by signing off with 4 short ashes. Anytime you plug in the power to
charge, the device will automatically power on and remain on until you
turn it off.
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ZyLink Bridge/App PAIRING:
In order to use your iPhone or iPad with ZyLink, after launching the
ZyLink App, a screen will prompt you to link to any ZyLink devices
within the vicinity. If ZyLink does not appear, be sure that your Bridge
is charged and powered on with a green indicator light gently ashing
next to the large power button. Press CONNECT to pair your iOS
device with the local ZyLink Bridge.
CHANNEL SELECTION/MODES:
After you pair with a ZyLink Bridge, the App will automatically present
one of several MODE screens:
WHITE - COLOR - PRESET - EFFECT or SETTINGS.
Start by creating a matrix of individual lights or groups of lights. Every
light can be on one of 10 individual ZyLink channels with each control
change affecting every xture on that channel within each xtures
ability to do so.
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so. For example, if an F8 LED Fresnel and an IS3 xture are linked to
the same ZyLink channel, manipulating color on that channel will only
affect the IS3 with it’s built in color mode. However, manipulating the
brightness level on that same channel, will change the brightness on
both xtures. For the greatest control, select a different channel for
each xture you are using. If you have more than 10, then thank you,
you own a lot of Zylights! You can set up multiple lights on the same
channel and control them at the same time. ZyLink is meant to give
you greater control and exibility on a set, but it does have it’s
limitations, and is not meant for live event switching. If you need to
have specic cued controls over your xtures, we
recommend using DMX as a more robust way to control your set
xtures.
WHITE MODE:
White mode allows you to control BRIGHTNESS, and on some xtures,
actually control color temperature and/or PLUS/MINUS GREEN for
color correction control.
COLOR MODE:
Color mode allow you to not only control
BRIGHTNESS, but also SATURATION and
the ability to dial in a color on the COLOR
WHEEL. The approximated color is shown
in the center of the COLOR WHEEL.
In both WHITE and COLOR MODES, you
have the ability to SAVE PRESETS so you
can recall them at a later time or for
multiple takes on a given scene.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size 2.0” x 2.3” x 1.2” [50mm x 58mm x 30mm]
Weight 2 oz [56g]
Power Requirement 5VDC via USB Mirco
Operating Range -20 – +40 C
Wireless Frequency Bluetooth, 2.45 GHz
Wireless Channels 10, User Selectable
Assembly Materials Composite Reinforced Thermoplastics
Calibration Factory
IP Rating 20
LEDs 40,000 hrs. min. Lifetime
Certications IEC, IC, CE, RoHS
2 Year Limited Warranty:
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 (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. For full warranty details, go to
www.zylight.com/newz-warranty.
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.
Register your instrument at - www.zylight.com/product-registration
Registration has its benets!
- Proof of Ownership– Create a record in case your product
is lost or stolen
- Receive Notications – You’ll be notied of the latest rmware and
software updates and improvements to get the most out of your
Zylight product.
Zylight will not sell or share your information with anyone.
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EFFECTS MODE:
The ZyLink App also give you the ability to create special effects
with your Zylights. Create FADES, CROSSFADES, STOBES, POLICE
LIGHTS, and FLAME FLICKERS. Each of the EFFECTS allow for
different variables such as duration, resets, replays, brightness, and
other variables specic to that particular effect. We will continue to
improve and add to the amount of special effects your Zylights can
create.
SETTINGS MODE:
Should your App become unlinked or out of range, the SETTINGS
MODE will allow you to reconnect with your ZyLink Bridge.
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