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Safety Instructions and Attentions First of all, as the most basic principle: This product is a professional lighting set equipment and should be used by professional lighting engineers or under the guidance of professionals. Basic safety attentions must always be followed during use, as follows: 1.Before use, please read and understand these instructions and attentions.
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20.The safety instructions are formulated according to the strict testing of the factory, and the design and specifications of the equipment are subject to change without prior notice. For latest product information, please check the GODOX website and view latest electronic instruction.
Warning Thank you for purchasing! MG1200R is Godox's latest and greatest full-color LED light ever, with the following powerful features and functions: input power of 1600W and max.output power of 1500W, support 100V-240V power supply, full-color RGB mode, ultra-high and thousand-bit adjustable brightness, separated design of light body and controller, protection grade of IP54, four dimming curves, wide CCT range from 1800K to 10000K, various wireless controlling methods, and etc.
Name of Parts Light Body 1. Handle 1 2. Handle 2 3. DC Input Port 4. U-type Bracket 5. Quick Install Device 6. Mount Locking Pusher 7. Direction Adjust Handle 8. Cable Hanging Device 9. ACC Port 10. Godox Mount...
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Controller 1. Power Switch 2. Remove Controller Port 3. DC Output Port 4. Display 5. PRESET Button 6. LOCK Button 7. MENU Button 8. MODE Button 9. Select Dial 10. LED Status Indicator 11. DMX OUT Port 12. DMX IN Port PRESET LOCK MENU...
Flight Case × 1 Note: Due to continuous updates and upgrades of the products, there may be differences between the actual products and the pictures. Therefore, the pictures are for reference only, products to prevail in kind. Separately Sold Accessories Reflector GR15, Reflector GR30, Reflector GR60, Frensel Lens GF14...
Installation and Disassembly 1. Installing the U-type Bracket 1.1 Place the light on a flat surface with the 1.2 Press down the quick install device button heat dissipation side upward. and remove the wrench. 1.4 Install the light on the roller stand and lock 1.3 Align both ends of the U-type bracket with the fixing knob on the roller stand.
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2. Disassembly the U-type Bracket 2.1 Hold the handle of the light and remove 2.2 Press and hold the quick install device it from the roller stand then place it on a flat button and release the wrench to remove the surface.
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4. Installation/Disassembly the Reflector 4.1 Align the reflector with the mount, insert 4.2 Press and hold the mount locking pusher and then rotate clockwise to install. and rotate counterclockwise to remove the light protection cover. Note: Make sure to insert after aligning with the mount.
6. Connect to DMX 512 Controller DMX512 Multi-connection Note: The DMX 512 controller is sold separately. Power Supply AC 100-240V Do not plug or unplug the power cable or connecting cable when the power is turned on, otherwise injuries may occur.
Power Switch Short press the power switch on the controller after connected to power source to turn on or off the device. PRESET LOCK MENU MODE Mode Selection MODE MODE Rotate the select dial in mode interface to choose among the following 6 modes, short press the select dial can enter the desired mode setting interface.
HSI Mode Short press the MODE button to enter mode selection, rotate and press the select dial to select HSI mode, in which you can adjust the DIM/HUE/SAT. Rotate the select dial clockwise to increase the parameters, while rotate anticlockwise to decrease the parameters.
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GEL Mode Short press the MODE button to enter mode selection, rotate and press the select dial to L-GEL select GEL mode, in which you can adjust the DIM/gel type/gel group type/color/CCT/ HUT/SAT. Rotate the select dial clockwise to increase the parameters, while rotate 5600K anticlockwise to decrease the parameters.
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FX Mode Short press the MODE button to enter mode selection, rotate and press the select dial to select FX mode, in which you can choose among the 14 effects (flash, lightning, cloudy, broken bulb, TV, candle, fire, firework, explosion, welding, cop car, SOS, RGB cycle, party) and adjust their respective parameters.
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4. Broken Bulb This effect simulates the effect of a broken bulb and is often used to create a dim atmosphere. DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increment) Switch: Turn on/off the effect Color: CCT/HSI CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360° Speed: 1-100 5. TV This effect simulates the effect of light from a television or screen and is often used to create a cold, mechanical or digital atmosphere.
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9. Explosion This effect simulates the effect of light from explosion and is often used to create a bright, fierce, shimmering atmosphere. DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increment) Switch: Turn on/off the effect Color: CCT/HSI CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360° Trigger: Auto/Manual Embers: 1-100 Speed:...
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13. RGB Cycle This effect simulates the effect cycle and change of colorful lights and is often used to create a fantasy, sci-fi atmosphere. DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increment) Switch: Turn on/off the effect SAT: 0%-100% Speed: 1-100 14. Party This effect simulates the effect of colorful lights, flashes and laser, and is often used to create a carnival, fun, high energetic atmosphere.
Menu Settings Short press the MENU button to enter menu settings, rotate the select dial to select among the following options: DMX, CRMX, Bluetooth,network settings, Art-Net & sACN, optics recognition, dimming curves, smoothing, control mode, color space, fan, display, language, version &...
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Turn off DMX terminal Extend DMX Turn on extend DMX channels Channels Turn off extend DMX channels Note: Please refer to the "MG1200R DMX Mode Specification" to control the device by DMX/RDM. The electronic version can be downloaded from the official website https://www.godox.com.
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Output power value = 11dBm (only adjustable in transmitter mode) 16dBm Output power value = 16dBm (only adjustable in transmitter mode) 20dBm Output power value = 20dBm (only adjustable in transmitter mode) Reset Restore to factory settings Reset Scan the QR code to download “Godox KNOWLED”app...
Reset rotate to adjust settings. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu. Scan the QR code to download the "Godox Light" smartphone app (can be used in Android and Apple). Note: The app can be used directly on the firstly installed device (smartphone or iPad).
5. Art-Net & sACN Short press the select dial to enter Art-Net & sACN setting interface. Rotate and short press the select dial to select options among auto, Art-Net, sACN and off, then other level 2 options are available to adjust. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.
6. Optics Recognition Optics Recognition Short press the select dial to enter optics Optics Recognition recognition setting interface. Rotate and short press the select dial to turn on or off the function. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu. Note: The light will not be lightened if the optics is not correctly installed even optics recognition function is turned on.
Smoothing Note Default The brightness data is basically smoothed to achieve smooth dimming and shorten the response time. Smooth The brightness data is smoothed to achieve ultra-smooth dimming with a slow response time. No smoothing of brightness data, fastest response time. 9.
11. Fan Short press the select dial to enter fan setting interface. Rotate and short press the select dial to choose among auto, medium, high and off. Finally, short press the MENU button to return to the previous menu. 12. Display Short press the select dial to enter display setting interface.
15. Factory Reset Short press the select dial to enter factory reset setting interface. Rotate and short press the select dial to select yes or no. The brightness value will turn to 100% and reboot automatically after factory reset. 16. Fixture Info Short press the select dial to enter fixture info Fixture Info setting interface to check model, UID , firmware...
Preset 3 Preset 4 Software Upgrade 1. Download the new firmware to the U disk from official websit(https://www.godox . com/firmware-continuous-light). 2. Turn off the device. Insert the U disk with new firmware into the Type-A USB port. 3. Turn on the device, and it will automatically enter the upgrading interface.
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Illuminance Data(Normal Mode) Condition Unit Bare Light 1500 With Reflector 29000 9700 4830 2960 GR15 (15°) 2690 With Reflector 13000 4470 2340 1450 GR30 (30°) 1210 1800K With Reflector 6090 2200 1210 GR45 (45°) With Reflector 3450 1340 GR60 (60°) With Frensel Lens 16300 5520...
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Condition Unit Bare Light 5440 2280 1340 With Reflector GR15 105000 35500 17600 10700 (15°) 9750 3300 1640 With Reflector GR30 48000 16400 8390 5290 (30°) 4460 1520 4300K With Reflector GR45 22100 8040 4300 2760 (45°) 2050 With Reflector GR60 12400 4760 2680...
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Condition Unit Bare Light 4570 1910 1130 With Reflector GR15 89400 29900 14800 9040 (15°) 8300 2780 1370 With Reflector GR30 40400 13800 7010 4450 (30°) 3760 1280 With Reflector GR45 8500K 18600 6780 3630 2380 (45°) 1730 With Reflector GR60 10500 4020 2260...
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Condition Unit Bare Light With Reflector GR15 14800 4900 2460 1500 (15°) 1380 With Reflector GR30 6620 2280 1190 (30°) With Reflector GR45 3090 1120 (45°) With Reflector GR60 1780 (60°) With Frensel Lens 8320 2800 1330 GF14 (Spot) With Frensel Lens 2670 1040 GF14 (Flood)
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Illuminance Data ( High-speed Mode ) Condition Unit Bare Light 1360 With Reflector 23900 8370 4330 2530 GR15 (15°) 2220 With Reflector 11900 4250 2170 1310 GR30 (30°) 1100 1800K With Reflector 5460 2070 1100 GR45 (45°) With Reflector 3140 1210 GR60 (60°) With Frensel Lens...
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Condition Unit Bare Light 6300 2680 1500 With Reflector GR15 122000 41900 21100 12700 (15°) 11300 3890 1960 1180 With Reflector GR30 56100 19000 9870 6060 (30°) 5210 1770 4300K With Reflector GR45 25300 9330 4970 3140 (45°) 2350 With Reflector GR60 14500 5540 3010...
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Condition Unit Bare Light 4610 1940 1150 With Reflector GR15 90400 31000 15600 9370 (15°) 8400 2880 1450 With Reflector GR30 41100 14100 7200 4580 (30°) 3820 1310 With Reflector GR45 8500K 18800 6900 3660 2410 (45°) 1750 With Reflector GR60 10600 4080 2290...
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Condition Unit Bare Light With Reflector GR15 14800 4890 2440 1450 (15°) 1380 With Reflector GR30 6690 2420 1230 (30°) With Reflector GR45 3070 1140 (45°) With Reflector GR60 1780 (60°) With Frensel Lens 8360 2820 1410 GF14 (Spot) With Frensel Lens 2650 1050 GF14 (Flood)
Technical Data Model MG1200R Power Supply 100V-240V~60/50Hz Input Power 1600W 1800-10000K Brightness Range 0% -100% Dimming Curves linear, S-curve, exponential, logarithmic FX Modes Average CRI ≥96(2800-10000K) Average TLCI ≥95(2800-10000K) Waterproof Grade of Light IP54 Body/Controller Controlling Methods DMX 512 Control(support RDM protocol) /LumenRadio CRMX Control /Bluetooth APP Control /Ethernet (support Art-Net &...
Maximum EIRP Power: 5dBm(BT) / 5dBm(CRMX) Declaration of Conformity GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10), this product is allowed to be used in all EU member states.For more information of DoC, Please click this web link: https://www.godox.com/eu-declaration-of-conformity/...
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid warranty card. If you...
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Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories and software that beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope.
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