Dörr DVL-126 Notice D'utilisation page 3

1. Nomenclature
Front Light Panel with LEDs
Di user
Holder
Hinged
Bracket
Light Panel Foot to
slide on Camera's
Hot Shoe
2. Accessories Included:
Ⓐ
A White Di user
B Orange Di user
C Minus green (rose colored) Di user
Ⓒ
D AA Battery Holder
E Li-Ion Battery Holder
Ⓓ
Thank you for your purchase of the DÖRR DVL-126 LED Video Light. The ring light is designed for the use with digital SLR
cameras and camcorders. It ensures shadow free and even illumination of your objects.
3. Insertion of Batteries
The LED video light can be operated either with 6 AA batteries or with rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, e.g. Panasonic SD,
Sony F, FM or FH series.
A) Using AA Batteries
Remove the battery compartment lid at the rear side oft he light panel. Insert 6 fresh AA batteries and make sure
to respect the correct plus/minus order. Close the battery compartment.
B) Using Li-Ion Batteries
Slide the battery holder onto the battery compartment. Now insert your fully charged Li-Ion battery making sure
that the contacts are in proper position.
4.
Rear Side
Battery Compartment
for AA Batteries
Battery Holder for
Li-Ion Batteries
On/O Switch Knob to
turn for dimming the
LED power
Test Button & LEDs to
control Battery Status
Ⓑ
Ⓔ
Now you switch on the LED Video light using the on/o switch. The dim knob allows dimming of LED power as desired.
When you switch the light on, please note that the LEDs will take a few seconds to get to their full performance.
Notes:
• Please use always batteries of the same type, brand and capacity.
• Do not mix up batteries with rechargeable batteries.
• If you do not use the Video light for a longer while, remove the batteries.
4. Operation Time with Batteries / Battery Status Check
Using 6 fresh quality AA batteries (e.g. from Panasonic), the DVL-126 LED light will operate with full light performance for
app. 4 h, thereafter it will operate for another app. 2h at a lower power ratio. Using Li-Ion batteries the duration will vary
slightly. The battery status can be checked by pressing the test button. In case all 4 LEDs glow, the batteries are fresh
and the LED light can continue to operate with full power. As long as 1, 2 or 3 LEDs light up, the LED light can operate with
reduced power. If you require full power illumination, replace the batteries or recharge the Li-Ion battery in use.
5. Mounting the LED light on the Camera or Camcorder
Slide the foot of the LED light onto your camera's or camcorder's fl ash hot shoe Once it is positioned fi rmly, you can adjust
the tilting angle of the light by moving the hinged bracket to the desired position. Now switch your camera/camcorder on
and switch the LED light on. You can start taking pictures or fi lming.
6. Using the supplied Di users
The LED light provides a neutral daylight of app. 5.400°K color temperature. If you require a softer illumination, you can
slide the supplied white di user into the bracket in front of the LEDs. In case you need a more warm light, use the orange
di user. It provides a color temperature of app. 3.200°K. Further light e ects are possible using the rose colored minus
green fi lters.When using the di users, make sure to set your camera's white balance to "manual". For details, please read
your camera's manual.
Note:
• In order to avoid blurred images, we recommend the use of a tripod.
7. Specifi cations:
Well suited for: digital SLR cameras and camcorders
Color Temperature: app. 5.400°K (daylight)
app. 950 Lux/1m at full power ratio (depending on power source
Light Intensity:
Power Source: 6x 1,5V AA battery or Li-Ion battery Panasonic SD, Sony F, FM or FH series (not included)
Adjustable Power Ratio: from 10 to 100 %
full power ratio – app. 4 h (depending on batteries in use)
Operation Time:
reduced power ratio: app. 6h
Battery Status Check: test button and 4 LEDs
fi ts on the camera's fl ash hot shoe
Mounting on Camera:
Measurements: 141 x 48 x 150 mm
Weight : app. 240 g (w/o batteries)
LED panel, 3 di users, 2 battery holders
Included :
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
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