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- Page 1 Video light mecalight L1000 BC mecalight L1000 BC X English instruction manual Version: 04/2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Preface ....................5 Information on the instruction manual and manufacturer ......5 Keep this manual safe..................5 Symbols used in this document................. 5 Manufacturer contact information..............5 Safety ..................... 6 Intended use ....................6 Basic safety information..................6 Avoid explosions in areas where there is a danger of explosions......6 Avoid explosions caused by improper use of the batteries ........ - Page 3 Installing the P6 battery pack or a rechargeable battery pack ....20 Removing the P6 battery pack or a rechargeable battery pack..... 21 Connecting a USB power supply .............. 22 Mounting the product ..................23 Attach the product to the camera and adjust as required ......23 Mounting the hot shoe adapter ..............23 Mounting the ball head on the video light ..........23 Removing the video light from the camera.
- Page 4 Contact for service requests ..............40...
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Page 5: Preface
Information on the instruction manual and manufacturer This manual will help you to safely use the mecalight L1000 BC and mecalight L1000 BC X video lights. Henceforth the video light will be referred to as “product” for short. -
Page 6: Safety
The mecalight L1000 BC and mecalight L1000 BC X are designed to provide illumination for videos and photos indoors and outdoors. The mecalight L1000 BC video light is not splashproof and may only be used in a dry environment. The mecalight L1000 BC X video light is splashproof in accordance with protection class IP44. -
Page 7: Avoid The Risk Of Suffocation
Safety Avoid the risk of suffocation Small parts are included with the product. Children may swallow these small parts and choke. Ensure that the product and other parts of the photo or video equipment are kept out of the reach of children. Avoid electric shock Electric shock injuries can occur as a consequence of damage to the housing which exposes internal parts. -
Page 8: Avoid Material Damage By Dropping Or Knocking The Product
Safety Ensure that the batteries are not exposed to excessive heat, e.g. sunlight, fire or similar. Remove used batteries from the product. If the product is not going to be used for a long period, turn it off using the main switch and remove the batteries. -
Page 9: Avoid Material Damage Through Improper Carrying
Safety Avoid material damage through improper carrying Always support the camera and video light when carrying them. Always transport the camera, video light and other equipment separately. Avoid material damage through incorrect accessories Using the product with incorrect accessories can lead to material damage. ... -
Page 10: Design Of Warning Notices
Safety Design of warning notices You will find the following warnings in this instruction manual: DANGER Symbols or signs including the word DANGER indicate hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Symbols or signs including the word WARNING indicate hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 11: Description
Description Description Components and what’s you’ll find in the box The product is delivered packaged. The following components are included: L1000 BC X L1000 BC No. Description splashproof Video light ∙ ∙ Diffuser panel ∙ Mounting bracket ∙ Device mount with ball head ∙... - Page 12 Description The following diagram shows the product’s components and operating elements. Name Diffuser panel (only as standard with L1000 BC X) Dimmable LEDs with adjustable colour temperature Ventilation slots Mounting shoe for accessories, e.g. for a microphone (not included) OPTIONS buttons OLED display POWER ON/OFF button (Main ON/OFF switch) Micro USB port to connect an external power source or data cable...
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Page 13: Purpose And Functions
The mecalight L1000 BC and mecalight L1000 BC X are designed to provide illumination for videos and photos indoors and outdoors. The mecalight L1000 BC video light is not splashproof and may only be used in a dry environment. The mecalight L1000 BC X video light is splashproof in accordance with protection class IP44. -
Page 14: Technical Data
Description Technical data Basic data Dimensions (W x H x D), without P6 153 x 99 x 44 mm battery pack Dimensions (W x H x D), with P6 battery 153 x 99 x 71 mm pack Dimensions (W x H x D), with mounted 153 x 155 x 44 mm device mount with ball head Dimensions (W x H x D), with mounted... - Page 15 Description Maximum operating time in continuous operation 1.2 V nickel–metal hydride batteries approximately 55 minutes* Reference: Panasonic eneloop 1900 mAh L-Type lithium-ion battery NP-F970 approximately 210 minutes* Reference: Sony NP-F970 (*) 100% brightness (POWER) and ambient temperature of approx. 20°C The maximum operating time with a powerbank depends on the capacity of the powerbank (mAh).
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Page 16: Unpack Product And Check That All The Stated Parts Are Present
Unpack product and check that all the stated parts are present Unpack product and check that all the stated parts are present DANGER Danger of suffocation if small parts or films are swallowed by small children. Make sure that the product’s components and accessories are kept out of the reach of children. -
Page 17: Prepare The Product For Use
Prepare the product for use Prepare the product for use Connecting a power supply WARNING Risk of injury from an electric shock from a damaged housing. Only use the product in good order and condition. Have a damaged product repaired by a qualified technician. You have the option of operating the product using the following power sources: ... - Page 18 Prepare the product for use Power supply types: the P6 battery pack does not come with batteries. Only use the original P6 battery pack when using a battery pack as a power supply. Only use the power sources indicated above. There is a risk of damaging the product when using other power sources.
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Page 19: Inserting Batteries
Prepare the product for use Inserting batteries The included P6 battery pack allows you to attach AA batteries (Mignon) to the video light. The P6 battery pack features an in-built temperature monitor. CAUTION! Improper use of power sources can lead to material damage. ... -
Page 20: Installing The P6 Battery Pack Or A Rechargeable Battery Pack
Prepare the product for use Installing the P6 battery pack or a rechargeable battery pack You can connect the supplied P6 battery pack or an L-Type lithium-ion battery pack, available as an accessory, to the video light. This process is the same for both power supplies. -
Page 21: Removing The P6 Battery Pack Or A Rechargeable Battery Pack
Prepare the product for use Removing the P6 battery pack or a rechargeable battery pack Follow the instructions below to remove the P6 battery pack/rechargeable battery pack: Press and hold the release button (1). Slide the P6 battery pack (3) in the battery holder (2) as far as it will go towards the release button. -
Page 22: Connecting A Usb Power Supply
Prepare the product for use Connecting a USB power supply There is a micro USB port (1) in the video light’s battery holder (3). This micro USB port is fitted with a rubber cover. First remove the rubber cover to connect a USB cable to the micro USB port. ... -
Page 23: Mounting The Product
Prepare the product for use Mounting the product Attach the product to the camera and adjust as required You can attach the video light to the camera's hot shoe using the included accessories – the hot shoe adapter (4) and the device mount (5) with ball head. In addition, there are three threads (1) on the bottom and side of the video light. -
Page 24: Removing The Video Light From The Camera
Prepare the product for use Removing the video light from the camera. The star screw (3) on the device mount must be hand-tight. Screw the video light together with the device mount and the ball head and remove from the hot shoe adapter (4). ... -
Page 25: Securing The Diffuser Panel
Prepare the product for use Securing the diffuser panel The diffuser panel supplied with mecalight L1000 BC X enables you to illuminate the subject evenly and softly. To do this you can attach the mounting bracket for the diffuser panel using the device mount on the bottom or on the side of the housing. -
Page 26: Securing The Microphone/Accessories
The product can be remotely controlled from a mobile device using the free app. Scan the QR code shown below to install the app on your mobile device. Follow the subsequent on-screen instructions on the device. Information on how to use the app can be found on the mecatech website. www.metz-mecatech.de... -
Page 27: Operating The Product
Operating the product Operating the product Switching the product on DANGER The product does not feature explosion protection. Do not use the product in an environment where flammable gases or liquids, such as benzine, solvents etc are present. CAUTION The product can cause damage to the eyes. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Brightness (Power)
Operating the product Adjusting the brightness (POWER) CAUTION The product can cause damage to the eyes. Never point the product directly at the eyes of people or animals. You can adjust the brightness of the video light between 0%–100%. The multi- function wheel adjusts settings in 5% increments. -
Page 29: Adjusting Colour Temperature (Color)
Operating the product Adjusting colour temperature (COLOR) You can adjust the colour temperature of the video light in steps between 2800 and 5700 K. Press the POWER ON/OFF button (2). The current brightness will be displayed on the OLED display (1) in percent. ... -
Page 30: Selecting And Changing Options (Options)
Operating the product Selecting and changing options (OPTIONS) Press the POWER ON/OFF (2) button. The current brightness will be displayed in percent. To open the options menu, press the OPTIONS button (4). The option “BLUETOOTH” will be displayed on the OLED display (1). Arrows will be shown next to the symbol. - Page 31 Operating the product If you select the option “BLUETOOTH ON”, an icon for activation will be displayed in the upper right of the OLED display. This icon does not indicate successful pairing with a mobile device. The highlighted option in question will also be applied if, after 5 seconds, you don’t enter anything or if you press the OPTIONS or POWER ON/OFF buttons.
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Page 32: Fixing Errors
Fixing errors Fixing errors Problem Possible causes Remedy The connected power Change power source as source is almost empty. soon as possible. “BATTERY LOW” is flashing on the screen. The video light will turn off. “BATTERY LOW” will be The connected power displayed on the screen for Change power source. -
Page 33: After Use
After use After use Switch off the product Press the POWER ON/OFF button to switch off the product. The LEDs and the OLED display will turn off. The recently used settings and options will be saved. Remove power sources CAUTION! Leaking batteries can damage the product. -
Page 34: Installing Firmware Updates
The product’s firmware version can be updated using the built-in USB port. If there is a new firmware version for the product, it will be made available on our website www.metz-mecatech.de for download. Visit this website for more information on firmware updates. -
Page 35: Caring For And Cleaning The Product
Caring for and cleaning the product Caring for and cleaning the product CAUTION! Incorrect cleaning can cause damage to the product. Do not use any harsh chemicals or solvents to clean the product. Only clean the product as described in this manual. Maintain/clean the product as follows: ... -
Page 36: Storing And Transporting The Product
Storing and transporting the product Storing and transporting the product CAUTION! Storing or transporting the product incorrectly can cause damage. Only transport and store the product as described in this manual. Always transport the product in such a way that it is protected from impacts, bumps and humidity. -
Page 37: Battery Disposal
Battery disposal Battery disposal Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste! Please dispose of used batteries through a battery return system. Only return dead batteries. Generally, batteries are dead when the device no longer functions properly after prolonged use of the batteries. The battery poles should be covered with an adhesive strip to protect against short-circuiting. -
Page 38: Disposing Of The Product
Dispose of the product and used batteries separate to household waste. For information on collection points which accept old devices free of charge, contact your local or city authority. Your Metz product was designed and manufactured with high- quality materials and components that are recyclable and reusable. -
Page 39: Warranty Conditions
We ask you to return defective devices together with the purchase receipt either via the specialist dealer or directly to the company Metz mecatech GmbH, Central Customer Services, Ohmstraße 55, 90513 Zirndorf, Germany in a safe and secure manner with a detailed description of the complaint. - Page 40 Tel.: +49-911-9706-0 Email: info@metz-mecatech.de Website: www.metz-mecatech.de Metz mecatech hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, the conformity declaration can be found at: www.metz-mecatech.de...
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