Genaray PortaBright MLACDCB User manual

Brand: Genaray

Model: PortaBright MLACDCB

Category: Floodlights

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

MLACDCB

USER MANUAL

PortaBright

100 W BI-COLOR MONOLIGHT

MLACDCB

PortaBright 100 W Bi-Color Monolight - USER MANUAL

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENARAY

Genaray’s versatile and powerful PortaBright offers

soft yet bright light that’s perfect for photographers and

videographers on the go. The PortaBright runs on AC

power or an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery

that serves up enough power to illuminate your subjects

with an extremely high degree of color accuracy.

The COB LED delivers bright, ﬂicker-free light that

eliminates the strobing effect that’s often seen in slow-

motion video. And thanks to the PortaBright’s circular

COB array, it also provides a natural-looking catch light.

For extra directionality or texture, the integrated Bowens

accessory mount is compatible with a host of easy-to-

attach accessories.

The PortaBright is outﬁtted with Genaray’s 2.4 GHz

Lightseeker remote system, which adds the capability

of selecting between 16 channels and ﬁve groups. The

Lightseeker remote is available separately, and it allows

you to control multiple Lightseeker-equipped Genaray

lights from up to 300 feet away.

PortaBright

INTRODUCTION

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· Please read and follow these

instructions, and keep this manual in

a safe place.

· Keep this unit away from water and

any ﬂammable gases or liquids.

· Make sure the unit is powered off

when plugging it into a power source.

· Use only the correct, recommended

voltage.

· Do not attempt to disassemble or

repair the equipment—doing so will

void the warranty, and Genaray will not

be responsible for any damage.

· Handle the unit with care.

· Do not stare directly at the lights when

they are powered on.

· Clean the unit with only a soft, dry

cloth.

· Keep this unit away from children.

· Use only parts provided by the

manufacturer.

· Make sure the item is intact and that

there are no missing parts.

· All images are for illustrative purposes

only.

PRECAUTIONS

Precautions

PortaBright 100 W Bi-Color Monolight - USER MANUAL

PRODUCT

OVERVIEW

Light Fixture - Front

Umbrella hole

COB LED array

Bowens mount

release button

Light stand mount

5/8 in. receiver

Locking knob

Locking button

Tilt lock

Umbrella locking screw

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Product overview

Light Fixture - Back

Power switch

3-pin power socket

Release button

Dimming/Color

adjustment

knob

Group button

Channel button

Display

Battery status

Channel indicator

Color temperature

Brightness

Group indicator

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Product overview

Light Fixture - Top

Battery compartment

Battery contacts

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Product overview

Umbrella mount

Battery - Top

Battery - Bottom

Reector

Power input

Battery terminals

Battery release

buttons

PortaBright 100 W Bi-Color Monolight - USER MANUAL

CHARGING AND

INSTALLING THE BATTERYCONTENTS INCLUDE

· Monolight ﬁxture

· Reﬂector

· Battery

· Battery charger and cable

· AC adapter and cable

· Padded carry case

· Shoulder strap

The PortaBright includes a multivoltage

100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz charger for

the rechargeable Li-ion battery.

1. Plug the battery charger into the battery,

and plug the AC cable into an outlet. The

indicator light on the charger will glow

red when the battery is charging, and

green when the battery is charged.

2. Align the battery terminals

with the contacts in the battery

compartment. Then slide the battery

into the battery compartment.

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PREPARING FOR USE

MOUNTING ON A LIGHT STAND

Important!

Always support the PortaBright

with one hand when mounting or

adjusting the angle until all locks and

connections are tight and secure.

1. Loosen the locking knob.

2. Press the locking button, and

set the PortaBright on the

light stand’s 5/8 in. stud.

3. Press the battery into place

until it clicks shut.

To remove the battery, press the

release buttons and lift the battery

out of the compartment.

When not in use, the battery loses

approximately 3% to 14% of its charge

per month. Genaray recommends

recharging the battery every 2 to 3

months, even if it’s not in use.

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PortaBright 100 W Bi-Color Monolight - USER MANUAL

3. Release the locking button, and

hold the PortaBright with one

hand while tightening the locking

knob until the light is secure.

To adjust the angle of the light, loosen

the tilt lock while supporting the

light with one hand. Adjust the light’s

angle, and retighten until secure.

ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR

The PortaBright features an integrated

Bowens mount that accommodates most

Bowens-compatible accessories such as

reﬂectors, softboxes, grids, and snoots.

To attach the included 7 in. reﬂector:

1. Insert the accessory mounting pegs

on the reﬂector into the accessory

slots on the PortaBright.

2. Turn the reﬂector clockwise until it clicks.

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To remove the reﬂector, push the Bowens-

mount release button and turn the reﬂector

counterclockwise to slide it out of the mount.

ATTACHING AN UMBRELLA

The mounting handle has an

integrated umbrella mount. To attach

an umbrella, follow these steps:

1. Loosen the umbrella locking screw

on the light stand mount.

2. Insert the umbrella shaft through

the reﬂector and into the umbrella

mount, and tighten the locking screw.

POWERING THE

PORTABRIGHT

USING THE PORTABRIGHT

WITH AC POWER

Connect the AC power adapter to the

PortaBright with the included 3-pin cable,

and plug the power cable into an outlet.

To turn on the ﬁxture, press the

power switch to the AC position.

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PortaBright 100 W Bi-Color Monolight - USER MANUAL

USING THE PORTABRIGHT

WITH BATTERY POWER

Make sure the power switch is in

the off position, and the ﬁxture is

not plugged into a wall outlet.

Install the battery (see

Charging and

Installing the Battery

above).

To turn on the ﬁxture, press the

power switch to the DC position.

The battery status indicator on the LCD

screen displays the remaining battery power.

4/4 100% to 75%

3/4 75% to 50%

2/4 50% to 25%

1/4 25% to 10% (light will not operate 10%)

OPERATING THE LIGHT

SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS

When it’s powered on, the PortaBright

defaults to brightness mode.

Use the adjustment dial to change

the brightness from 100% to

0% in 10% increments.

If the channel or group buttons are pressed,

the PortaBright returns to brightness mode

after 5 seconds if the value isn’t changed.

SETTING THE COLOR TEMPERATURE

The MLACDCB has a color temperature

range of 3200 to 6500 K. To adjust the

color temperature, follow these steps:

1. Press the adjustment dial. The color

temperature (CCT) will be highlighted.

2. Adjust the color temperature in 100 K

increments.

3. Press the adjustment dial to set

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the temperature and return to

brightness mode. If the adjustment

dial isn’t pressed to set the color

temperature, the PortaBright returns

to brightness mode in 5 seconds.

SELECTING CHANNELS

When shooting with a multi-light setup,

assigning a channel to each ﬁxture lets you

set the brightness and color temperature

of each light with a remote. This allows you

to adjust the ratio and color temperature

that’s perfect for your exposure without

having to manually adjust each light.

Make sure the PortaBright and the wireless

remote are set to the same channel.

1. Press the channel button to highlight

the channel number on the screen.

2. Use the adjustment dial to select

a channel from 1 to 16.

3. Press the channel button to set the

channel and return to brightness mode.

SELECTING GROUPS

In multiple-light setups, assigning groups

offers the ﬂexibility to individually adjust

and control lights or groups of lights.

Make sure the lights that are meant to be

controlled together are set to the same

group, and make sure the remote is set to

the correct group when adjusting them.

1. Press the group button to highlight

the group selection on the screen.

2. Use the adjustment dial to

select a group from A to E.

3. Press the group button to set the group

and return to brightness mode.

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PortaBright 100 W Bi-Color Monolight - USER MANUAL

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

LIGHT FIXTURE

LED Chip Type: COB

Output Power: 100 W

Beam Angle: 120° without reflector

45° with reflector

Color Temperature: 3200 to 6500 K

Color Accuracy Standard:

CRI 96.4 (5600 K), 96.4 (4400 K), 97.3 (3200 K)

TLCI 97.2 (5600 K), 98.4 (4400 K), 98 (3200 K)

Dimming: Yes, 100% to 0% in 10% increments

Display: LCD

Housing Material: Metal

Light Intensity @ 3 ft.:

11,900 lx (5600 K),

12,159 lx (4400 K), 6151 lx (3200 K)

Expected Lamp Life: 50,000 hr.

Dimensions:

Length: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) without reflector

Diameter: 4.75 in. (12.1 cm) without reflector

Weight: 4.5 lb. (2 kg) with battery

CONNECTORS

Battery Plate: Integrated battery compartment

Power Input Connector: 3-pin XLR

MOUNTING

Fixture Mount: 5/8 in. receiver

sPecifications

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REMOTE OPERATION

Remote Control Type: 2.4 GHz

Number of Channels: 16

Number of Groups: 5

Wireless Range : 100 ft. (30 m)

POWER

AC Input Power: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

DC Input Power: 11.1 V, 6600 mAh DC

Power Source: AC adapter, 3-pin XLR

Max Power Consumption: 100 W

Power Pass-Through: None

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. You can

help preserve the environment by returning

your used rechargeable batteries to a

collection and recycling location near you.

For more information about recycling

rechargeable batteries, call the

Call2Recycle helpline at 1-877-723-1297,

or visit www.call2recycle.org.

sPecifications

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Genaray product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date

or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. Genaray’s responsibility with respect

to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at Genaray’s discretion, of

any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended

environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by Genaray. If the product

has been discontinued, Genaray reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and

function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,

improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, GENARAY 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 additional rights that vary from

state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Genaray Customer Service Department to obtain a return

merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Genaray along with

the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own

risk and expense.

For more information, or to arrange service, visit www.genaray.com or contact us at info@genaray.com.

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Genaray PortaBright MLACDCB User manual

Brand: Genaray

Model: PortaBright MLACDCB

Category: Floodlights

Type: User manual

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