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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Bolt VM-110 LED Macro Ring Light. This LED light combines 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.
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Contents Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................3 Overview.....................................................................................................................................................6–9 Installing Batteries...................................................................................................................................10–11 Mounting the VM-110...
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Overview LED Ring Light 1. LED array 2. Adapter ring locks 3. Diffuser mounting indicators 4. Cable Power Control Unit 5. LCD 6. Battery compartment cover 7. Locking wheel 8. Mounting foot 9. Pilot button 10. Mode button 11. Light button 12. Power button 13. Left navigation button 14. Set button 15.
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Installing Batteries The VM-110 can be powered by four AA batteries of several types: • Lithium (1.5 V) • Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) (1.2 V) • Alkaline (1.5 V) Note: For the longest battery life, lithium or Ni-MH batteries are recommended. To install batteries, make sure the VM-110 is turned off and follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to open it.
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.
Mounting the VM-110 The VM-110 has two main components, the power control unit and the LED ring light. The power control unit mounts onto 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 1. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. 3. Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera’s hot shoe. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure. 2 3 To mount the LED ring light on your camera, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. Determine what size adapter ring will fit your camera lens; the engraving on the ring should match your lens’ filter thread. Align the adapter ring with the thread on the inside of the lens, and screw it on until secure. Do not overtighten.
To dismount the VM-110 from your camera, make sure that it is turned off and follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the adapter ring locks to release the LED ring. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to release the power control. Slide the mounting foot out of your camera’s hot shoe. If desired, remove the adapter ring from your lens.
To mount the diffuser on your LED ring: 1. 2. 1 Match up the red alignment line on the diffuser with the OFF alignment line on the LED ring. Fit the diffuser onto the LED ring and rotate it so the red alignment line on the diffuser matches up with the ON alignment line on the LED ring. To remove the diffuser, rotate it so that the indicator matches up with the OFF alignment line. The diffuser can then be removed.
Turning on the VM-110 and Firing a Test To turn the VM-110 on, press and hold the power button until the LCD on the power control unit turns on. To fire a test, press the PILOT button. Important! Some lenses have front elements that rotate during autofocusing. In such a case, 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.
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% Light Mode During Light mode, the light will be on continuously. This is ideal for seeing exactly where the light will fall, as well as for shooting video. Press the LIGHT button to turn on the LEDs for constant lighting. The dot indicator on the LCD will switch to Light mode.
Flash Mode To save battery power, you can 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 batteries will have a longer ‘effective life’ in Flash mode.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The VM-110 is stuck in the camera hot shoe. • Make sure that the mounting foot lock is released. (Page 14) The VM-110 is turned on and is in Light mode but won’t light up. • Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper orientation. (Page 10) The VM-110 is turned on and is in Flash mode but won’t fire. • Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper orientation.
Problem The battery indicator fluctuates between full and empty when reinstalling the same batteries repeatedly. 20 | Troubleshooting Solution • This is normal and may happen when the batteries are nearly exhausted. Replace the batteries.
Specifications Type: On-camera LED macro ring light Compatible cameras: All cameras with a standard hot shoe and a lens filter thread of 49, 52, 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 Dimensions: Power control unit: Approx. 4.5 x 2.75 x 1.4 inches / 114 x 70 x 35 mm LED ring: Approx. 4.5 x 4.3 x .
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Warranty LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Bolt provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use.
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