Godox LED500 - LED Video Light Manual

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing this Godox product!
This LED500 video light provides a wide spectrum, beautifully soft and even illumination for video and still photography. The four reflective barndoors can maximize the light efficiency. Three models are available: LED500W White Version (5600K), LED500Y Yellow Version (3300K), and LED500C Changeable Version (3300K~5600K). Equipped with a remote control, this light can wirelessly adjust its brightness and color temperature.

Features:

• 504-LED-bulbs panel is lithium-ion or DC powered
• Three versions to offer more choices
• Wirelessly adjust brightness or color temperature
• Wireless 433MHz grouping system (6 groups & 16 channels)
• Large-sized LCD panel. Settings auto saved.

Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Keep out of reach of children.
As this product do not have waterproof function, please take measures of waterproof in rainy or damp environment.
Do not use or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may result.
Observe precautions when handling batteries

• Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or when batteries run out of charge.
• Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Parts

1. 504 LED Beads
2. Color Filters
3. Reflector
4. ON/OFF Power Switch
5. STOP/RUN Button
6. Select Dial + SET Button
7. CH/GRP Button
8. DC Power Jack
9. Lithium Battery Compartment
10. Power Indicator
11. LCD Panel (White in Blue)
12. Knob A
13. Knob B
14. Knob C
15. Bracket
16. Bracket Mounting Hole
17. Power Adapter

Remote Control

1. LCD Panel (Black in White)
2. Power Switch
3. CH/GRP Button
4. SET Button
5. "-" Button
6. "+" Button
7. Battery Compartment
8. Battery Compartment Cover

Power Management

Power Supply

Two power supply modes are available:

• Using lithium battery: Put two SONY BP-L model lithium batteries (purchased separately) into the battery compartment separately.
  
• Using DC power jack: This light can be powered by DC power supply. Use a 13~16.8V adapter (included) to connect the light with the DC power jack (08).
  

Note:

• When using lithium battery, the Battery Level Indicator is displayed on the LCD panel. When the indicator blinks, the lithium battery power is low. Please recharge it immediately before usage in order to avoid forceful auto off.

Installing Lithium Battery

• Turn the Power Switch (04) off.
• Target the socket of the lithium battery towards the "+" "-" contacts of the Battery Compartment (09). Push the battery in until it locks.
  
• Power the light on.
• After using the light, please power it off.

Using the Video Light

• Screw the Knob C (14) to the highest point and install the light stand onto the Bracket Mounting Hole (16).
• Tighten the Knob C (14).
  

Operation

Before Usage

• Insert the lithium battery or connect the light with the DC power supply.
• Switch the power on, the Power Indicator (10) is on and the video light giving out light.
• Press the STOP/RUN Button to control the video light on and off
  
• LCD panel shows the information.

Light Brightness/Color Temperature Adjustment

Adjusting Light Brightness

• Turn the select dial to adjust the light brightness.
  The light brightness adjustable range changes at different color temperature with different models.

  Model	Color Temperature	Light Brightness Range
  LED500Y	3300K	10%~100%
  LED500W	5600K
  LED500C	3300K/5600K	10%~100%
  	3400K~5500K	25%~100%

Adjusting Color Temperature

• Press the SET button once and the color temperature icon blinks.
  Turn the select dial to adjust color temperature.
  Color temperature range:

  White Version LED500W	Yellow Version LED500Y	Changeable Version LED500C
  5600K	3300K	3300K~5600K

  NOTE: Color temperature of LED500W or LED500Y is invariable. The LCD panel only shows 5600K or 3300K.

Wireless Remote Control

With 433 MHz wireless system, this product has remote grouping and control function. Up to 6 groups of LED light can be controlled. 16 channels are available with strong anti-interference capability.
Please set the channels and groups of LED video light to the same as those of remote control before usage.

Adjusting Channel/Group of the LED Video Light

• Press the CH/GRP button and the group icon blinks. Turn the select dial to choose a group ID (A to F).
• Press the CH/GRP button twice and the channel icon blinks. Turn the select dial to choose a channel ID (1 to 16).

Adjusting Channel/Group of the Remote Control

• Press the CH/GRP button and the group icon blinks. Press the "+" "-" button to choose a group ID (A to F).
• Press the CH/GRP button twice and the channel icon blinks. Press the "+" "-" button to choose a channel ID (1 to 16).

Adjusting Light Brightness/Color Temperature with the Remote Control

• Press the"+""-"button to adjust the light brightness.
• Press the SET button of the remote control once and the channel icon blinks. Press the "+" "-" button to adjust the color temperature.

Note: The wireless signal can be received only when the LED light is power on.

Other Operation Tips:

• Pressing the ON/OFF button on the remote control can turn on/off all the LED groups.
• Pressing the "SET" button on the remote control for 2 seconds can turn on/off the current LED group.
• The remote control will auto power off after four hours of idle operation.
  Tips of Using Remote Control:
  1. When using the White Version LED500W, please set the color temperature of the remote control as 5600K constantly;
  2. When using the Yellow Version LED500Y, please set the color temperature of the remote control as 3300K constantly;
  3. Please remove the battery if the light will not be used for an extended period of time.

Replacing A Color Filter

• Pinch the edge of the color filter (02) and pull it out upwardly.
  
• Insert a new color filter in and push it downwardly.
  Then the color filter is securely in position.

What's in the Box of LED500

Technical Data

* Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.
Add: Building A4, Xinhe Huafa Industrial Zone, Fuzhou RD West, Fuyong Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen 518103, China
Tel: +86-29609320(8062)
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