Inspiration strikes VM-210 FLEXIBLE MACRO LIGHT User’s Manual
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Bolt. The Bolt VM-210 Flexible Macro Light combines a compact design with versatile features. Offering great ease of use and creative lighting control, it’s perfect for macro photography and video.
Precautions • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Keep this product away from water and any flammable gases or liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product. There are components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock. • Always install AA batteries of the same type and age. Do not combine different types or old and new batteries. This can cause the batteries to leak, overheat, or explode.
Contents Overview.....................................................................................................................................................6–9 Installing Batteries...................................................................................................................................10–11 Mounting the VM-210..............................................................................................................................
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Overview Flexible LED Lights: 1. Twin LED arrays 2. Flexible arms Power Control Unit: 3. LCD 4. Battery compartment cover 5. Mode button 6. Pilot button 7. Left navigation button 8. Mounting foot 9. Locking wheel 10. Right navigation button 11. Set button 12. Power button 13.
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Installing Batteries The VM-210 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-210 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-210 To mount the VM-210 on your camera, make sure the unit is turned off and follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it. Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera’s hot shoe. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure.
To dismount the VM-210 from your camera, make sure it’s turned off and follow these steps: 1. 2. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to release the unit. Slide the mounting foot out of your camera’s hot shoe.
Turning On the VM-210 and Firing a Test To turn the VM-210 on, press and hold the power button until the LCD light up. To fire a test, press the Pilot button. Automatic power-saving function: After thirty minutes of inactivity, the VM-210 will automatically enter power-saving mode to conserve battery life. To reactivate the VM-210, press the Power button. During long periods of inactivity, it is recommended that you use the power button to turn the LED off completely.
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 shutter is released.
Left- and Right-Only Mode For more dramatic lighting in Flash mode, you can set your VM-210 to illuminate only from the left or right LED array. To set your VM-210 to Left- or Right-Only mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until the dot indicator on the LCD switches to the desired setting. Brightness Adjustment You can adjust the brightness output of your VM-210 from -3.0 to +3.0. To adjust the brightness output, press the right or left navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The battery indicator fluctuates between full and empty when repeatedly reinstalling the same batteries. This is normal and may happen when the batteries are nearly exhausted. Replace the batteries. The VM-210 is stuck in the camera hot shoe. Make sure that the locking wheel is released. The VM-210 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.
Specifications Type On-camera LED flexible macro light Compatible cameras All cameras with a standard hot shoe Light output 970 lx at 12"; 4,200 lx at 6" Color temperature 5,500 K Power source 4 AA lithium, NiMH, or alkaline batteries Dimensions 18" × 2.9" × 1.5" (45.7 × 7.4 × 3.8 mm) Weight without batteries 8 oz.
One-Year Limited Warranty This BOLT 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.
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