Bolt VM-160-V2 User Manual

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Page 1 VM-160-V2 LED MACRO RING LIGHT User Manual...
Page 2 Thank you for choosing Bolt. Thank you for choosing the Bolt VM-160-V2 LED Macro Ring Light. This LED light combines a compact design with versatile features to give you both ease of use and creative lighting control. It’s great for shooting close-ups of flowers, insects, and products.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Precautions ................................4 Overview ................................6 Battery Installation ..............................9 Mounting the Power Control Unit .......................... 11 Mounting the LED Ring Light ..........................12 Operating the VM-160-V2 ............................13 Attaching the Amber Filter ............................16 Troubleshooting ..............................17 Specifications ................................18 One-Year Limited Warranty ............................19 Table of Contents...
Page 4: Precautions
Precautions ⚠ ⚡ • Before using this product, please thoroughly read the • Always install batteries of the same type, brand, and age. following safety notices to ensure safe use and help Do not combine different types or brands, or old and new prevent damage to your flash or injury to yourself and batteries.
Page 5 • This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from • For long-term storage, remove all batteries from this rain, snow, humidity, and general moisture. product to prevent the product from igniting or leaking • If you detect a burning smell, smoke, or excessive heat corrosive liquids.
Page 6: Overview
Overview Power Control Unit LED Ring Light Mode button Pilot button (Test) Lens adapter ring locks Left navigation button Mounting foot Locking Wheel Right navigation button Included Accessories Set button • Amber filter Power button • Eight adapter rings (40.5, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, Light button and 77 mm) Overview...
Page 7 Overview...
Page 8 Exposure parameter Manual mode Flash output power Battery capacity Lock Light mode Full flash mode Left flash mode Right flash mode Power level Overview...
Page 9: Battery Installation
Battery Installation The VM-160-V2 can be powered by four AA batteries of several types: • Lithium (1.5 V) • Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) (1.2 V) • Alkaline (1.5 V) Note: For the longest battery life, lithium or NiMH batteries are recommended.
Page 10 2. Insert batteries in the correct orientations. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. Important! When battery power is low, the battery level indicator will blink on the LCD. Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery types or brands, or use old and new batteries together. Battery Installation...
Page 11: Mounting The Power Control Unit
Mounting the Power Control Unit 1. Make sure the VM-160-V2 is turned off, and rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it. 2. Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera’s hot shoe. 3. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure.
Page 12: Mounting The Led Ring Light
Make sure the ring light is securely attached onto the lens adapter, and release the locks. Note: Make sure the Bolt logo is on the bottom of the ring light and facing away from the camera.
Page 13: Operating The Vm-160-V2
LCD on the power control unit turns on. VM-160-V2 to illuminate only from the left or right half of the LED ring light. To set your VM-160-V2 to Left or Test Flash Right mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until Fire a test by pressing the Pilot button.
Page 14 Brightness Adjustment You can adjust the brightness output of your VM-160-V2 with eight levels from 1/128, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 1/1. Adjust by pressing the Right or Left navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness. The onscreen power level displays the current brightness output.
Page 15 This happens when the battery power is very low and indicates the batteries will have a longer effective life in Flash mode. Note: the flash modes will work only if the control unit is mounted on the camera’s hot shoe. Operating the VM-160-V2...
Page 16: Attaching The Amber Filter
Attaching the Amber Filter The VM-160-V2 comes with an amber filter which modifies the light output and produces a warmer glow on your subject. Match the filter with the base of the ring light and press it on until secure.
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The VM-160-V2 is stuck in the camera hot shoe. Make sure the mounting foot lock is loosened. The VM-160-V2 is turned on and is in Light Make sure fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper orientation.
Page 18: Specifications
Specifications Mount Standard hot shoe Lens filter thread 40.5, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, and 77 mm Color temperature 5500 K Filter color temperature 3200 K Exposure time 1/100 sec. Power source 4× AA lithium, NiMH, or alkaline batteries Dimensions (H ×...
Page 19: One-Year Limited Warranty
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the BOLT Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to BOLT along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.