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Summarization of Contents
INTRODUCTION AND BASIC INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General safety instructions and warnings for user safety.
EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY
Manufacturer disclaims liability for damage caused by improper operation.
WARRANTY OVERVIEW
Product warranty details and limitations.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Explanation of warning symbols and their meanings for user and equipment safety.
CE MARKING AND EMC COMPLIANCE
Equipment meets general safety requirements for electronic devices and EMC.
LAMP HEAD HEAT WARNING
Lamp head can get hot; use protective gloves when touching the heat sink.
MAIN FEATURES OF VELVET MINI LIGHTS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION
VELVET Mini Lights are LED panels for professional photography, cinematography, and TV use.
KEY TECHNICAL FEATURES LIST
Lists rainproof construction, variable color temp, high CRI, DMX RDM, flicker-free operation.
COLOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT NOTE
Discusses accuracy of color meters for LEDs and calibration.
RANGE MODELS OVERVIEW
VELVET MINI 2 STUDIO MODEL DETAILS
DUSTPROOF/DMX model, reference VL2-MINI-STUDIO-AC.
VELVET MINI 2 RAINPROOF MODEL DETAILS
RAINPROOF/DMX model, reference VL2-IP54-MINI.
VELVET MINI 3 STUDIO MODEL DETAILS
RAINPROOF/DMX model, reference VL3-MINI-STUDIO-AC.
VELVET MINI 3 RAINPROOF MODEL DETAILS
RAINPROOF/DMX model, reference VL1-IP54-MINI.
ACCESSORIES AND POWER OPTIONS
SMART VLOCK AND GOLD AC POWER SUPPLIES
90-246V AC power supplies for VELVET Mini 2/3 Standard.
VLOCK TO XLR3 ADAPTERS
IP54 and angle adapters for connecting Vlock to XLR3.
ADDITIONAL POWER OPTIONS
GOLD MOUNT TO XLR3 ADAPTERS
IP54 and angle adapters for connecting Gold mount to XLR3.
EXTENSION AND POWER CABLES
4.5m XLR-3 extension and PowerCon daisy chain cables.
BEAM CONTROL ACCESSORIES
REMOVABLE BARNDOORS INSTALLATION
Accessory to control light spill from the LED panel.
FOLDABLE SNAPGRID INSTALLATION
Accessory for a 40° beam angle, with or without snapbag.
DMX CONTROL AND ACCESSORIES
XLR-5 DMX SPLITTER AND CABLE
Aerial splitter and 3m male/female cable for DMX signal distribution.
WIRELESS DMX TRANSMITTER AND DESK
Portable DMX desk for wireless control of lighting fixtures.
DMX, RIGGING, BAGS AND CASES
WIRELESS DMX TRANSCEIVER AND ANTENNA
Dual TX/RX wireless DMX transceiver with antenna and AC adapter.
CENTER BALL HEAD MOUNTING
Mount with 16mm baby receiver for VELVET Mini 2/3.
CARRYING BAGS AND CASES
Semi-rigid cordura carrying bags and cases for VELVET Mini kits.
VELVET MINI 2 SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES OVERVIEW
Identifies controls and lists key technical features of the VELVET Mini 2.
DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color temp, CRI, dimensions, weight, power, beam angle, and LED life.
PHOTOMETRIC DATA
Light output measurements at 1m and 3m distances.
VELVET MINI 3 SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES OVERVIEW
Identifies controls and lists key technical features of the VELVET Mini 3.
DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color temp, CRI, dimensions, weight, power, beam angle, and LED life.
PHOTOMETRIC DATA
Light output measurements at 1m and 3m distances.
POWER OPTIONS FOR VELVET MINI 2 & 3
BATTERY POWER CONNECTION AND REQUIREMENTS
Connecting 12-35 VDC and Vlock/Gold batteries, with high-load capacity requirements.
DANGER: POWER SWITCH SAFETY PROTOCOL
Warning to turn off power switch before connecting/disconnecting cables.
POWER OPTIONS FOR VELVET MINI 2 & 3
SMART VLOCK AC POWER CONNECTION PROCEDURE
How to connect the Smart Vlock AC adapter for powering the units.
DANGER: POWER SWITCH SAFETY PROTOCOL
Warning to turn off power switch before connecting/disconnecting cables.
VELVET MINI 2 STUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES OVERVIEW
Identifies controls and lists key technical features of the VELVET Mini 2 STUDIO.
DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color temp, CRI, dimensions, weight, power, beam angle, LED life, protection.
PHOTOMETRIC DATA
Light output measurements at 1m and 3m distances.
VELVET MINI 3 STUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES OVERVIEW
Identifies controls and lists key technical features of the VELVET Mini 3 STUDIO.
DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color temp, CRI, dimensions, weight, power, beam angle, LED life, protection.
PHOTOMETRIC DATA
Light output measurements at 1m and 3m distances.
POWER OPTIONS FOR VELVET MINI 2 & 3 STUDIO
INTEGRATED AC POWER SUPPLY AND CABLING
Details the integrated AC power supply for STUDIO models and cabling.
DANGER: POWER SWITCH SAFETY PROTOCOL
Warning to turn off power switch before connecting/disconnecting cables.
YOKE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
YOKE TO PANEL ASSEMBLING STEPS
Steps for aligning and assembling the yoke to the LED panel.
WARNING: RUBBER WASHER USAGE FOR RAINPROOF
Mandatory use of rubber washers for rainproof IP54 warranty.
MOUNTING AND SECURITY GUIDELINES
MOUNTING OPTIONS AND RIGGING METHODS
Various ways to rig panels using yoke, ball head, or sliding threads.
SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Using safety cables for hanging fixtures with weight rating guidelines.
DIGITAL ADJUSTMENTS: COLOR AND DIMMING
POWER ON/OFF AND MODE SELECTION
How to turn on/off and select between Color Temp and Dimmer modes.
COLOR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT METHODS
Adjusting color temperature using dedicated buttons and +/- buttons.
DIMMER LIGHT INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT METHODS
Adjusting light intensity using +/- buttons.
DMX MASTER AND SLAVE OPERATION MODES
MASTER-SLAVE FUNCTIONALITY EXPLANATION
Linking multiple VELVET Mini fixtures without an external controller.
SETTING THE MASTER UNIT IN A CHAIN
Step-by-step guide to configure a unit as the Master in a chain.
MASTER UNIT CONTROL LIMITATIONS
Master unit controls only other VELVET products, not external fixtures.
DMX RDM CONTROL AND CHANNEL ADDRESSING
DMX RDM CONTROL CAPABILITIES AND USAGE
Using bi-directional DMX RDM via the 5-pin DMX port.
CHANNEL ADDRESSING PROCEDURE FOR FIXTURES
Steps to set the DMX channel address for fixtures.
DMX CHANNEL USAGE AND CABLING NOTES
Explains DMX channel usage, protocol, and appropriate cabling.
ACCESSORIES: SNAPGRID, SNAPBAG AND BARN DOORS
SNAPGRID AND SNAPBAG INSTALLATION GUIDE
How to attach Snapgrids and Snapbags for beam shaping.
BARN DOORS INSTALLATION GUIDE
How to attach barn doors for controlling light spill.
SNAPGRID FLAMEPROOF RATING INFORMATION
Notes on the flameproof rating of the Snapgrid cloth material.
CENTER BALL HEAD AND SPUD INSTALLATION
QLS PLATE ATTACHMENT PROCEDURE
Attaching the QLS plate to the panel's docking plate.
SUPER CLAMP AND HEXAGONAL SPUD USAGE
Using clamp and spud for mounting accessories like power adapters.
DC POWER EXTENSION CABLE REQUIREMENT
Requirement for a VELVET XLR3 DC power extension cable.
FAST PLATE INSTALLATION FOR LOCATION MODELS
VLOCK OR GOLD FAST PLATE ATTACHMENT
Attaching Vlock or Gold plates for quick mounting.
SMART PSU AND BATTERY INSERTION INTO VLOCK PLATE
Inserting PSU or battery into Vlock plate for location models.
CHROMATICITY COORDINATES DIAGRAM EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM INTERPRETATION AND REFERENCE ILLUMINANTS
Explains chromaticity coordinates and comparison with illuminants.
CALIBRATION AND ACCURACY OF SPECTROMETER
Information on the spectrometer calibration and measurement accuracy.
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING REGULATIONS
Equipment design for use, temperature, humidity, and EMC conformity.
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
Company name, address, and contact details for VELVET.
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES COMPLIANCE LIST
Lists directives related to EMC, safety, and hazardous substances.
HARMONIZED STANDARDS COMPLIANCE LIST
Lists IEC and EN standards the products comply with for safety and EMC.
PRODUCT DIAGRAMS AND DIMENSIONS
VELVET MINI 2 AND 3 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Diagrams showing dimensions and weight for Mini 2 and Mini 3.
VELVET MINI 2 & 3 STUDIO DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Diagrams showing dimensions and weight for Mini 2/3 STUDIO.
WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY INFORMATION
GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Two-year warranty for defects, repair/replacement policy.
RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR CUSTOMERS
Conditions for returns and exchanges within 15 days of delivery.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
List of damages and conditions not covered by the warranty.
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