USER MANUAL
BL-5X7-RGB
5 × 7 ON-CAMERA RGBAW LED PANEL
RGB SERIES
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENARAY
Genaray’s 5 × 7 RGB LED light is a powerful and versatile
solution for advanced lighting effects with a compact on-
camera light.
Four operating modes offer lighting options for any
situation or effect. Use CCT mode to set a color
temperature that simulates the warmth of a tungsten bulb
or bright sunlight, and everything in between. HIS and
Color Wheel modes let you manually select any color from
the color wheel and adjust its saturation and brightness
levels. And the BL-5X7-RGB is loaded with 10 animated
effects that realistically simulate police car lights or
flashing paparazzi cameras for your videos.
The BL-5X7-RGB light is equipped with Bluetooth that
pairs with your tablet or smartphone the moment you
open Genaray’s RGB mobile app. The mobile app provides
access to even more powerful features, including group
and individual light control, and effects.
For the latest version of the RGB mobile app, visit
genaray.com.
BL-5X7-RGB
INTRODUCTION
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· Please read and follow these
instructions, and keep this manual in
a safe place.
· Keep this product away from water
and flammable gases or liquids.
· Use only the correct, recommended
voltage.
· Do not attempt to disassemble or
repair this product.
· Clean this product with only a soft, dry
cloth.
· To avoid damage to this product,
be careful not to overtighten or
improperly thread any of the threaded
fittings.
· All images are for illustrative purposes
only.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions
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PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
Mounting foot
1/4-20 mount
Locking ring
Angle adjustment lock
LED array
Diffuser
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Product overview
Power input socket Power switch
Battery plate
LED screen
Mode selector
Adjustment
dial
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MOUNTING THE
LIGHT
MOUNTING TO A TRIPOD
OR LIGHT STAND
Use the 1/4-20 socket on the bottom
of the shoe mount to screw the light
onto a light stand’s stud until secure.
MOUNTING TO A CAMERA
Slide the mounting foot completely
into the camera’s hot shoe. Tighten
the locking wheel until it’s tight,
and the mount is secure.
Slide the battery into the battery
slot until it locks in place.
To remove the battery, slide it out of the slot.
Tip
The battery loses some of its charge
when not in use. If the battery has not
been in use for several months,recharge
the battery before a shoot.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
instructions
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USER INTERFACE
· If you encounter any problems, first try
turning the device off and then on.
· If the problem persists, remove the
battery for 15 seconds, and then restart.
· Go to genaray.com to make sure
you have the most recent firmware
update. If a new firmware version is
available, follow the instructions on
how to download it to your light.
MODE SELECTOR
Press the mode selector to cycle through
the operating modes CCT, HSI, Gel,
and EFX, and the Settings menu.
ADJUSTMENT DIAL
In all operating modes, the
adjustment dial changes the value
of the highlighted parameter.
Press the adjustment dial to
select the adjustable parameters
within each operating mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING
instructions
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CCT: Adjusts the color temperature in
50 K increments from 2800 to 8000 K.
Intensity: Adjusts the brightness from
0% to 100% in 1% increments.
Hue: Adjusts the hue from 0° to
359° of the color wheel.
Saturation: Controls the saturation of the
hue from 100% to 0% in 1% increments.
Intensity: Adjusts the brightness from
0% to 100% in 1% increments
CCT MODE HSI MODE
instructions
CCT G01 L01 M
CCT:
INT 8000
HSI G01 L01 M
HUE:
INT
SAT 359°
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Gel: Select one of 48 colored gels.
Intensity: Adjusts the brightness from
0% to 100% in 1% increments
EFX MODE
The BL-5X7-RGB is preset with 10
animated lighting effects that can be
accessed from the back panel of the light.
Use the adjustment dial to select
one of the 10 preloaded effects.
Press the adjustment dial to play
the effect. Press the adjustment
dial again to pause the effect.
Each effect’s parameters can be
edited in the Genaray RGB app.
GEL MODE
instructions
GEL:
INT
GEL G01 L01 M
BLUE
1/2 BLUE
3/4 BLUE
01
EFX G01 L01 M
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EFFECTS
Color Chase: Scrolls through the
entire color wheel from 0% to
359% on a continuous loop.
Lightning: Simulates lighting
with short bursts of light.
Cop Car: Simulates the flashing
lights of an emergency vehicle.
Paparazzi: Simulates multiple camera
flashes with short bursts of white light.
Strobe: Constant flashing white
light simulates strobe lighting.
Fireworks: Simulates the effect of fireworks
with pulses of color and/or white light.
Pulsing: A steady pulse of light.
Similar to the Strobe effect, but
the light fades on and off.
Explosion: Simulates the light
from explosions with bursts of
light that flash on and fade off.
Television: Simulates the glow from
a television with a constant light and
random color temperature changes.
Fire: Simulates the light of a campfire
or fireplace with a constant light
that randomly fades between a set
range of color temperatures.
instructions
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The Settings menu lets you set the
parameters for wireless and remote
operation. You can also select the
onscreen language and reset the
light to the factory presets.
For more information and instructions
for operating the BL-5X7-RGB from a
smartphone or tablet, go to genaray.com to
download the RGB app and user manual.
G#: Set the group number from 0 to 99.
L#: Set the individual light
number from 0 to 99.
M / S: Set the light to master or slave mode.
Master: All RGB-series lights set
to the same channel and group will
mirror the settings of this light.
Slave: When set to the same channel
and group as the master, the light will
mirror the settings of the master.
None: Turns off Master/Slave mode.
LAG: Selects the onscreen display language.
RFD: Selecting YES and pressing
the adjustment dial resets the
light to the factory presets.
VER: Displays the light’s firmware version.
SETTINGS
instructions
G#:
M/S
SET G10 L01 M
L# 10
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Genaray RGB-series lights can be
controlled from the RGB app from a
range of approximately 33 feet (10 m).
The RGB app expands the BL-5X7-RGB’s
capabilities with a wider range of operating
modes and editable parameters.
Go to genaray.com for a
complete user manual.
OPERATING MODES VIA THE RGB APP
Dimmer: Sets the brightness of RGB-series
lights set to the same group number. Set
brightness levels globally or individually.
3200K-5600K and 2800K-8000K
Modes: Sets the color temperature
for individual lights or all lights set
to the same group number.
Color Picker: Displays an onscreen
color wheel and cursor that allow
you to manually select a color.
HSI: Provides three sliders to set the hue,
saturation, and intensity of each light,
or all lights set to the same group.
Gels: Select one of 48 color gels for
all lights set to the same group or
each individually numbered light.
Effects: Select one of 10 animated
lighting effects. Each effect’s
parameters can be edited in the app.
GENARAY RGB APP
instructions
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This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Important: Changes or modifications to this
product not authorized by Gradus Group
could void the electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) and wireless compliance and negate
your authority to operate the product. This
product has demonstrated EMC compliance
under conditions that included the use of
compliant peripheral devices and shielded
cables between system components.
It is important that you use compliant
peripheral devices and shielded cables
between system components to reduce the
possibility of causing interference to radios,
televisions, and other electronic devices.
FCC COMPLIANCE
STATEMENT
instructions
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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
LIGHT FIXTURE
LED Chip Type: COB
Beam Angle: 120°
Color Temperature: 2800 to 8000 K
Color Accuracy Standard: CRI: 97 (5600 K)
TLCI: 98 (5600 K)
Cooling System: Passive
Dimming: Yes, 0% to 100%
Display: LCD
Housing Material: ABS plastic
Light Intensity @3 ft.: 685 lx
Number of LEDs: 244 (160 A/W, 84 RGB)
Expected Lamp Life: 50,000 hr.
Dimensions (H × W × D): 6.9 × 6.75 × 1.1 in.
(17.5 × 17.1 × 2.8 cm)
Weight: 9.85 oz. (279 g) without battery
CONNECTORS
Battery Plate: NP-F
Power Input Connector: Barrel
MOUNTING
Fixture Mount: 1/4-20, Shoe mount
Tilt: +90° to -90°
sPecifications
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REMOTE OPERATION
Remote Control Type: Bluetooth
Wireless Range : 33 ft. (10 m)
Wireless Channels/Groups: 99 channels,
99 groups
POWER
AC Input Power: 9 V / 2.5 A
DC Input Power: 7.4 V
Power Source: AC adapter
Max Power Consumption: 16 W
RECYCLING LITHIUMION
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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