Matrix Light ML-115R LED Ring Light LED Light User Manual ENGLISH
••• Contents ••• ABOUT PRODUCT Advantages ······························································ 4 Safety and Warnings ················································· 6 Product Features Checking Products and Accessories ···························· 11 THE NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART LED Light ·······························································12 Battery, L type Slide and Camera-Tripod Attachment ····· 13 CONTROLLING AND USAGE OF LIGHT Control and Usage ··························
USING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY How to Use and Charge the Battery ·····························22 TROUBLESHOOTING Check Points ···························································24 WARRANTY, STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS Warranty ································································25 Storage Instructions ·················································25 Specifications ··························································26 ••• Before using this product carefully read
••• ABOUT PRODUCT Advantages ••• One Source, Multi Uses Matrix Light ML-115R LED Ring Light is distinguishable in function and performance from other typical Ring Lights in the market. ML-115R LED Ring Light is a multi-purpose product with superior quality that can be used for VR 360° shooting, high-speed camera shooting, digital microscopes, chroma key light, and infrared ray lighting.
Memory Buttons The ML-115R Ring Light includes three built-in memory buttons that can restore most frequently used brightness and color temperature settings. This convenient feature allows the user to get the light ready promptly saving setup time. Adaptable Lighting System Matrix Light’s ML-115R LED Ring Light is designed to fit various camera systems. Using additional adaptable accessories provided, it is suitable for ENG cameras, DSLR cameras, and Action Cams.
Safety and Warnings ••• Before you read the manual, please check the details below. Safety Icons Icon ⚠ Name Function This icon indicates potentially hazardous actions Warning and situations, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This icon indicates potentially hazardous actions Caution and situations, which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Safety Tips Please carefully read the safety tips before using the product.
Safety and Warnings About Battery Charger ⚠ Avoid bending or pulling on the power cord of the charger unnecessarily, or placing heavy objects on the cord. Doing so can cause electric shock and/or a fire. ⚠ Plug the charger into the power outlet firmly. Incomplete connections can cause an electrical fire. ⚠ Never use a damaged power cord, a damaged plug, or a loose electrical outlet. Using any of the above can cause an electric shock and/or a fire. ⚠ Never handle power plug with wet hands.
⚠ Please use only the included charger and power connector when charging and lighting. Using non-standard parts may cause mechanical malfunctions, fires, and/or explosions. ⚠ If you detect strange noise, burning smells or smoke during charging, unplug the power immediately and contact a service center. Neglecting to do so may cause a fire and/or an explosion. ⚠ Never put battery into a fire or expose to high temperature. Doing so may cause overheating, fires, and/or explosions.
Safety and Warnings about Light Installation / Maintenance ⚠ Do not install in the places with excess oil, smoke, dampness, dust, or rainwater. ⚠ If the inside of the device is exposed to oil and/or dampness, it may cause an electrical shock and/or a fire. ⚠ Do not switch on the light close to the eyes on people or animals. Doing so can damage their vision. Be especially careful when filming infants.
can cause an electric shock and/or a fire. If any foreign matter enters the light casing, turn off power, unplug the light, and contact a service center. ⚠ Avoid places with high humidity and extreme temperature changes. High humidity and extreme temperature changes can cause mechanical malfunctions and electric shocks. Using the product outdoor in a storm can cause mechanical malfunctions and electric shock as well. ⚠ Do not clean with benzene or paint thinner. Doing so will damage the LED light.
••• Product Features Checking Products and Accessories ••• Before using the product, make sure that you received all accessories. Depending on the product kit, parts and accessories may be different.
••• THE NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART LED LIGHT ••• ➌ [Front, Bottom] ➋ ➊ LED light ➋ 12V DC connector ➌ 3 Points attachment screw ➎ ➊ ➍ Bracket attachment nut ➎ Power and brightness switch ➏ ➏ Turbo mode and Color temperature switch ➍ [Back] ➐ Brightness and Color temperature indicators ➐ ➑ Memory Buttons ➒ Memory Indicators ➑ ➒ ➓ - Power On /Off indicator - Battery Low warning indicator ➓ ⓫ - Turbo Mode On/Off indicators ⓫ Auto Mode On/Off indicators ⓬ USB Link connector ⓬ Matrix Light M
Battery, L type, C type slide and Camera Tripod Attachment ••• [Top & Side] ➋ ➊ ➊ Battery ➋ 12V DC connector ➌ ➌ Through hall for L-slide ➍ ML-AT1 attachment ➎ Camera attachment bolt ➐ ➏ Fastening screw ➑ ➐ ML-SL30 L Type Slide ➑ ML-SLC10 C Type Slide ➍ ➏ ➎ * L Type Slide used mainly to handheld video camera. * C Type Slide used mainly to DSLR camera.
••• CONTROLLING AND USAGE OF LIGHT Control and Usage ••• 1. Power and Brightness Switch - Press once to turn product on, press again to turn off - Press and hold for more 3 seconds to enter remote operation mode. (Doing so makes the LED light power switch synchronize with Que/Cut button of camera) - Push up the switch to increase brightness by 10%, down to decrease by 10%. - Keep pushing up or down to adjust brightness quickly. 2.
- After setting, choose one button from the three memory buttons and hold the button down for 3 seconds to store the current value. When it is stored, the indicator LED beside the memory button will blink. - If you want to get the stored value, press the button in which the settings are stored. Then the light’s settings will be changed to the stored value, and the indicator LED beside the memory button will turn on. 4.
- Memory indicators LED Shows current value stored successfully (blink three times when you store current value) and which memory currently used. - Battery level warning LED When the battery level drops below 15%, the battery warning indicators light up. In this case, recharge the battery as soon as possible. Matrix Light’ s ML-BA12 Li-ion battery does not suffer from a memory effect, so frequent charging is recommended.
5. Mini-USB connector The two mini USB connectors located at the bottom of the light are communication ports that receive or send synchronization signals. This allows convenient control over multiple units in light stand or studio settings. When the lights are connected by ML-CX1 mini 5-pin cables, each of the lights are synchronized, so changes in the whether a unit is on or off, the brightness or color temperature settings applied to the rest of the light in the chain.
2. If installing the lens is difficult, install the light to the camera shoe using ML-LB3 ball-head bracket, and ML-EB1 extension bar as shown as below. If the camera’s shoe is a male type, please use the shoe converter(MLMSC1), or the screw (ML-SCR1). 3. Use the ML-PT1 power cable to connect the light to the 12V DC output on the camera, or use Power Tap Connecter (ML-PT3) to connect the light to the battery pack or 12V DC output port in V Mount Adaptor.
the Manual mode, press Power switch for 3 seconds again. 5. To synchronize the light and the ENG camera’s Cue/Cut button, turn the light on, and set the ENG camera to Auto mode. Then set the light to the Auto mode pressing the light’s Power switch for 3 seconds. To switch to the Manual mode, press Power On/Off switch for 3 seconds again. Installation on a Camera Using Supplied Battery ••• 1.
3. Insert the L-bracket slide (ML-SL30 or ML-SL15) into the hole of the Tripod Adapter and tighten the fastening screw. Hook the battery on to the slide and connect it to the light with the power cable (ML-PC1). 4. If required, extra attachments can be used with the Tripod Adapter and the Slide in place, utilizing the threaded nut at the bottom of the Adapter. ⚠ CAUTION: It is possible to damage the attachment points on the camera as well as the adapter when excessive load is placed on the slide.
••• OTHER USES Using ML-115R as VR VR 360° Camera’s Lighting Source ••• By using special VR 360° Camera bracket you can convert ML-115R LED Ring Light to VR Camera’s wonderful lighting source. If you have VR camera like the one in the image or a different type and want use ML-115R as VR camera’s perfect lighting source, please contact Matrix Light customer center (+82-2-782-2888 / cs@matrixlight.com / www.matrixlight.com) for more detailed information.
••• USING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY How to Use and Charge the Battery ••• 1. Connecting the ML-115R LED Ring Light to Battery a. Connect the power cable (ML-PC1) to the battery's DC power jack. b. Connect the other end of the power cable (ML-PC1) to the LED Light's power connector. c. Turn on the ML-115R LED Ring Light. 2. Charging the Battery a. Unplug the power cable (ML-PC1) from the battery's DC power jack. b. Plug the battery charger (ML-CHG1) into an AC outlet.
3. To Replace the Battery During Filming a. Unplug the power cable (ML-PC1) from the battery's DC power jack. b. Release the attachment screw and pull out the L Type(ML-SL30) or C Type(ML-SL10) Slide and battery. c. Hold and grip the L-Slide then lift up the battery. d. Hold the L Type(ML-SL30) or C Type(ML-SL10) and install new battery. e. Reinstall the L Type(ML-SL30) or C Type(ML-SL10) and battery on the camera. f. Plug in the power cable (ML-PC1) to the battery's DC power jack.
••• TROUBLESHOOTING Check Points ••• If the Light or battery is not working properly, check the trouble shooting points first. If the problem is not solved, contact the nearest dealer or Matrix Light service center. Symptoms Check your symptoms Is the battery pack connected securely? Check connection to the fully charged battery pack. Is the battery fully charged? Fully charge the I cannot turn on the power.
••• WARRANTY & STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Warranty ••• Warranty is valid for 1 year after purchase. The warranty does not cover theft, loss, damage from and not limited to accidents, natural disasters, abuse, tampering, normal wear, misuse, or modified products. Please submit the defective product with a receipt showing purchase date to an approved service center or Matrix Light for warranty repair. Storage Instructions ••• Keep in a well-ventilated and dry place.
Specifications ••• Type: Current regulated power LED light Light projection range : 0.
