thomann Varytec VP-m40 NP-F User Manual

thomann Varytec VP-m40 NP-F User Manual

Mobile video bilight panel

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Mobile Video BiLight Panel
LED spotlight

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  • Page 1 VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 11.02.2022, ID: 517827...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 19 Connections and controls........................21 Technical specifications........................
  • Page 4 VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel...
  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 8 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire and overheating The use with closed barn doors can cause fire or overheating in the spotlight. The lifetime of the LEDs will be reduced when using the device with closed barn doors. Otherwise, the integrated thermostat causes a thermically reasonable shutdown. Use the device only with open barn doors.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand. NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity.
  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features The LED spotlight with variable colour temperature is particularly suitable for lighting tasks during video shooting, in reports on the road, or in the studio. Special features of the device: High CRI for large and even illumination Control directly on the device or via infrared remote control USB port for charging smartphones or other devices Lightweight design for use on the go Operation with the optionally available NP-F battery or the supplied power supply unit...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 16 Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. Secure the barn door with a safety cable on the spotlight after installation.
  • Page 17 Installation NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand. Infrared sensor for remote con‐...
  • Page 18 Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
  • Page 19: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    Installation 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion.
  • Page 20 Installation Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery.
  • Page 21: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ö ö BRIGHTNESS USB OUT COLOR TEMP BATTERY BATTERY POWER IN & VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 1 Battery holder release button 2 Battery holder for NP-F batteries 3 LCD display for colour temperature, brightness and battery charge level 4 [ON] | [OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 5 [BRIGHTNESS] Brightness control 6 [USB OUT] USB port for charging smartphones or other devices with 5 V supply voltage 7 [POWER IN]...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Remote control DOWN 3200 3400 3600 4000 4500 5000 5200 5600 VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls Turns the device on and off. 10 [WW] Button to select the warm white LEDs 11 [CW] Button to select the cold white LEDs Button to increase the brightness Button to decrease the brightness 13 [CCT UP] Button to increase the colour temperature [CCT DOWN] Button to decrease the colour temperature...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 14 [3200]/[3400]/[3600]/[4000]/[4500]/[5000]/[5200]/[5600] Buttons for directly selecting a colour temperature 15 [W]/[R]/[G]/[B] No function VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 192 × WW LEDs, 5 mm, 0.06 W 192 × CW LEDs, 5 mm, 0.06 W Properties of the Colour temperature 3000 … 6000 K, Light source continuously selectable Colour rendering index CRI >95 280 mm Optical properties Beam angle...
  • Page 27 Technical specifications Battery remote control Alkaline LR44, 1,5 V Battery / rechargeable Battery type NP-F970 Lithium-ion rechargeable bat‐ battery tery Voltage 7.4 V Capacity 6000 mAh Charging time Operating time 4.5 h @ 4500 K Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging, tripod Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 28 Technical specifications Further information Construction LED panel Housing colour Black Remote control Fanless Optic Diffusion filter Socket ¼" core thread Tripod included Light shaper / soft box Not possible Battery optional Case / bag included Rod-operational VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.
  • Page 30: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 31 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 32 Notes VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 33 Notes VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 34 Notes VP-m40 NP-F Mobile Video BiLight Panel LED spotlight...
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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