Bolt VM-110, User Manual

Page 1: ...RING LIGHT VM 110 LED MACRO RING LIGHT User Manual ...

Page 2: ...bines a compact design with versatile features to give you both ease of use and creative lighting control It s great for shooting close ups and even portraits at close range Among the benefits you ll enjoy Six levels of brightness adjustment Left and right only illumination modes Flash mode Automatic power saving function ...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents Precautions 4 Contents 7 Overview 8 Battery Installation 11 Mounting the VM 110 13 Using the Diffusers 16 Turning On the VM 110 and Firing a Test 18 Operation Modes 20 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 23 ...

Page 4: ...high voltage components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock Keep this product and its batteries out of the reach of children Use only the power sources specified in this manual Always switch the flash off before changing the batteries Always install batteries of the same type brand and age Do not combine different types or brands or old and new batteries This can cause the batteries...

Page 5: ...revent the product from igniting or melting Do not drop or otherwise cause a strong physical impact to this product as this can cause a malfunction that may cause it to explode or ignite Should the product sustain physical damage do not touch any exposed interior metal parts If touched they may generate an electric shock or cause a malfunction Promptly remove the batteries and take the product to ...

Page 6: ...ments on the contacts can damage this product and prevent it from functioning properly Contacts may be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab Dispose of used batteries properly Never heat them or throw them into a fire as this can cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Images are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 7: ...Contents 7 Contents VM 110 LED Macro Ring Light 4 diffusers clear frosted white blue and amber 8 adapter rings 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 and 77mm Stand tripod mount ...

Page 8: ...3 Diffuser mounting indicators 4 Cable Power Control Unit 5 LCD 6 Battery compartment cover 7 Mode button 8 Pilot button 9 Left navigation button 10 Mounting foot 11 Light button 12 Power button 13 Set button 14 Right navigation button 15 Locking wheel Overview ...

Page 9: ...Overview 9 3 6 1 2 4 8 9 11 12 13 14 7 10 15 5 ...

Page 10: ...10 Overview LCD 16 Battery level indicator 17 Light mode 18 Flash mode 19 Left mode 20 Right mode 21 Dot indicator 22 Power output level indicator 23 Power output value 17 18 19 20 21 23 16 22 ...

Page 11: ...H batteries are recommended To install batteries make sure the VM 110 is turned off and follow these steps 1 Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to open it 2 Insert batteries in the orientations indicated by the illustrations inside the compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it into place in the opposite direction of ...

Page 12: ...allation 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...nto your camera s hot shoe mount and the LED ring light mounts onto your camera s lens via one of the included adapter rings There are eight adapter rings included 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 and 77mm To mount the power control unit on your camera make sure the VM 110 is turned off and follow these steps 1 Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it 1 ...

Page 14: ... and screw it on until secure Do not overtighten 3 Press and hold the adapter ring locks while mounting the ring light onto the adapter Make sure that the Bolt logo is on the bottom of the ring light and facing away from the camera 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure To mount the LED ring light on your camera follow th...

Page 15: ...nting foot out of your camera s hot shoe 4 If desired remove the adapter ring from your lens Mounting the VM 110 power control on the included stand You can mount the VM 110 power control unit on the included stand in the same way you would mount it on your camera This allows you to set it on a flat surface or to attach it to a tripod head light stand or clamp that has a compatible 1 4 20 screw mo...

Page 16: ...lue and amber diffusers will cool and warm the light respectively Note that you will lose a bit of light with the blue and amber diffusers To mount the diffuser on your LED ring 1 Match up the alignment line on the diffuser with the OPEN alignment line on the LED ring 2 Fit the diffuser onto the LED ring and rotate it so the alignment line on the diffuser matches up with the CLOSE alignment line o...

Page 17: ...fuser rotate it so that the indicator matches up with the OPEN alignment line The diffuser can then be removed Tip Using the VM 110 without any diffuser in place will result in the maximum brightness but the light will also be the least soft ...

Page 18: ...se we recommend using manual focus to prevent any possible damage to your lens or camera Automatic power saving function After thirty minutes of inactivity the VM 110 will automatically enter power saving mode to conserve battery life To reactivate the VM 110 press the SET button During long periods of inactivity it is recommended that you use the power button to turn the LED off completely LCD il...

Page 19: ...Turning On the VM 110 and Firing a Test 19 Battery level indicator The battery level indicator on the LCD shows the remaining battery power LCD Display Status Battery Level 70 100 40 69 10 39 0 9 ...

Page 20: ...engage the flash mode so the LED turns on for approximately half a second when the camera s shutter is released To engage the Flash mode press the MODE button repeatedly until the dot indicator on the LCD switches to Flash mode When switching to Flash mode from Light mode the power level indicator may rise to a higher level This happens when the battery power is very low and indicates that the bat...

Page 21: ... or Right mode press the MODE button repeatedly until the dot indicator on the LCD switches to Left mode or Right mode Brightness Adjustment You can adjust the brightness output of your VM 110 from 1 5 to 1 5 To adjust press the right or left navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness The onscreen power output level indicator displays the current brightness output ...

Page 22: ...tteries are installed and are in the proper orientation Make sure the control unit is securely attached to the camera Make sure that the electrical contact on the foot of the control unit is not dirty Clean it and try again The VM 110 is rotating right or left while the camera is focusing Your lens has a rotating front element Use manual focus The battery indicator fluctuates between full and empt...

Page 23: ...55 58 62 67 72 or 77mm Guider number at 50mm focal length ISO 100 GN 15 Effective distance Up to 4 9 ft 1 5 m Color temperature 3 000 15 000 K using diffusers Power Source 4 AA lithium Ni MH or alkaline batteries Power control unit dimensions 4 5 2 75 1 4 in 114 70 35 mm LED ring dimensions 4 5 4 3 0 75 in 114 109 19 mm Weight 7 1 oz 200 g without batteries ...

Page 24: ...damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have ad...