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1. DMX Breakout Jack Page 9 On Off amp Dimming To turn on the F8 press and release the Dimmer knob Press and release again to turn the light off Turn the Dimmer knob to the right to increase brightness and to the left to decrease brightness LED Display The LED display will shut off after 5 seconds of inactivity To make the display reappear press either button Focus Adjustment The focus knob contains a passive braking system that allows the bellows to stay in place when the light is in a downward position For this system to work properly there will be a small amount of rotational movement that engages and disengages the brake at the focus knob without moving the bellows This is normal operation The center screw that holds the focus knob in place should not be overtightened or the braking system will not work properly Turn the focus knob on the back of the unit to change the output between spot and flood At flood position the lens housing will automatically extend approximately 1 25mm Compress the lens housing below this level by hand for packing amp transport only CAUTION Do not move the lens housing by hand between the flood amp spot positions Do not force the focus knob past its end stops Flood Pack Page 10 F8 Fresnel Zylink Wireless Control The F8 has built in wireless control for adjustment up to 50 15m away using the Zylight Remote or other Zylight instrument available separately2. ZyLink Operation To enable ZyLink control push amp quickly release the Mode knob then turn the knob to select the desired wireless channel 1 10 A wireless symbol will appear in the display when ZyLink is enabled To disable ZyLink turn the Knob until the display shows OFF NOTE DMX control and ZyLink can not be enabled at the same time About DMX DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures fixtures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the instrument DMX is the control data from the DMX controller sent via 5 pin DMX cable to a single fixture multiple lighting fixtures or instruments utilizing the DMX Data IN and DMX Data OUT jacks located on all DMX enabled instruments To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX channel addressing For example a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 it will listen for any DATA command sent by the DMX controller to channel 1 and respond accordingly no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Zylight DMX Int
3. CA 90034 info zylight com www zylight com Page 2 General Instructions To optimize the performance of this product please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference Warranty Registration The F8 Fresnel carries a two year limited warranty Please go to www zylight com product registration and register your product and validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return merchandise authorization R M A number The R M A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R M A number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain an R M A number by contacting our customer support team through our customer support number All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R M A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper Safety Precautions IP Rating The F8 is rated IP54 for weather resistance Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented but it will not interfere with satisfact
4. Temperature CRI Index Beam Angle Method of Focus Intensity Dimming Cooling Operating Range Electrical Option Mounting Wireless Frequency Wireless Channels Assembly Materials Calibration IP Rating DMX PWM LED Life Flicker Free Specifications 8 Round Schott glass Fresnel lens 203mm 15 x 12 6 x 4 6 382mm x 319mm x 97mm 10 9 Ibs 4 3Kg w Yoke 10 20 VDC 100W max 8 0A 14VDC XLR 4 Pin 120 240V AC 50 60Hz Fixed F8 T 26 01019 3200K F8 D 26 01025 5600K F8 T 3200K 94 CRI F8 D 5600K 92 CRI 16 70 Variable Spot Flood Rear knob Continuously variable No modifying lenses needed 0 100 Passive Silent 20 40 C Worldwide AC power supply included 14 4VDC 8 AMP camera battery powering V Mount 26 02010 Gold Mount 26 02009 Manual yoke 5 8 Female spigot included Pole yoke 26 02014 Handle Kit 19 02041 2 45 GHz 10 User Selectable Machined aluminum and high impact plastic Factory 54 2 Channels 11 8 KHz 50 000 hrs Up to 5 600 fps tested full brightness Page 18 zylight Zylight LLC World Headquarters 10718 McCune venue Los Angeles CA 90034 978 244 0011 info zylight com
5. or cables not supplied by Zylight LLC for specific use with the equipment for which it was specified d any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification e cosmetic damage f transportation shipping or insurance costs g costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation h cracking abrasion scratching coating wear or breakage of protective windows or lenses i abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions j product that has been has been sold as second hand k product that has been transported shipped purchased or resold contrary to US export regulations I product that has been transported shipped purchased or resold outside countries for which it has received electronic product compliance certification E This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Zylight will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Zylight under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Zylight All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after April 1 2014 and bear identifying marks to that effect F Zylight reserves the right to make changes in design and or impr
6. with only one lock point on the left or right side of the yoke Proper installation of the washers on the pivot points and the lock points are essential to maintain the correct operation of the fixture The lock point yoke knob can be mounted on the left or right side of the instrument although it is recommended in most common set ups to keep the lock point on the right side of the fixture righty tighty To install the yoke lay the instrument on top of a protected surface Layout your components to mimic the configuration shown in figure 1 The side with the thumbscrew should have the Serrated ff 10 M5 x 86 OD stainless washer and two of the 1 2 x 75 nylon washers The side with the knob lock should have one 1 2 x 75 nylon washer and the two 1 4 x 69 nylon washers First place a 1 2 x 75 nylon washer around each side of the pivot located on each of the yoke ears fig 2 Next set the yoke orientation to lean forward You will notice that the base of the yoke has been shaped so when the yoke mount is vertical in a stand or perpendicular to the ground the yoke will sit at an angle towards the front of the light This is so the fixture can be pointed further down towards your subject when placed on a stand fig 3 Install the center of the yoke and capture each side of the pivot point screws You may need to gently stretch the yoke to engage the pivot point screws Slide the small serrated stainless washer onto the slotted thu
7. x 69 OD nylon washers fig 1 e Three 1 2 x 75 OD nylon washers fig 2 e One Serrated 10 M5 x 36 OD 02 Stainless Washer fig 3 e One Worldwide AC Adapter e One AC Adapter hanging pouch for light stand use e One Barn Door Safety cable e One F8 User Guide fr n fig 1 fig 2 fig 3 Page 1 Optional Accessories 26 02012 F8 Chimera Kit 19 02028 F8 Egg Crate 50 deg 26 02009 F8 Gold Mount Battery Kit 26 02010 F8 V Mount Battery Kit 26 02019 DMX Interface Box 19 02041 F8 Handle Kit 26 02014 F8 Pole Yoke Mount 20 06006 F8 Rear AC Adapter Bracket 19 02039 F8 Single Head Case it 19 02040 F8 Dual Head Case Customer Support Zylight provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www zylight com for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time Voice 978 244 0011 Fax 978 244 0011 E mail support zylight com Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufacturer s warranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Zylight customer support PLEASE recycle the shipping carton whenever possible zylight 10718 McCune Avenue Los Angeles
8. The Fresnel Reimagined Zylight F8 LED Fresnel User Instructions F8 D F8 T F8 H F8 U quantum YEO zylight F8 Fresnel Introduction Introduction The multiple award winning F8 LED Fresnel from Zylight is the next generation of Fresnel lights By incorporating a special blend of Quantum nanoparticles with traditional phosphor the F8 boasts a high CRI color rendering index and a quality of light matched only by traditional sunlight and incandescent bulbs while using a fraction of the energy The F8 LED Fresnel is part of Zylight s pursuit of high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The unit can be controlled manually wirelessly or via DMX controller Every F8 LED Fresnel has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in optimal operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact If damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support number for further instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support Your F8 includes the following items e One Zylight F8 LED light head e One F8 4 way barn door e One Yoke bar with 5 8 baby pin adapter e One Yoke adjustment knob e One Slotted thumbscrew e Two 1 4
9. ce must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Per FCC 15 105 a Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Page 16 F8 Fresnel Parts Diagram Page 17 Replacement Parts Key 1 Fresnel Lens 14 01009 2 Barn Door Ear Kit x1 26 03028 3 Fresnel Retainer Clip Kit x4 26 03026 4 Antenna 13 14001 5 9 Yoke Washers Knob and Thumbscrew Kit 26 03022 10 13 Focus Knob and Brake Assembly 26 03023 14 On Off or MODE Knob x1 12 03006 15 Yoke Bar 19 01005 16 21 Yoke Mount Kit 26 02015 Optical Dimension Size Weight Power Requirement Power Consumption Power Input Plug AC Power Supply Color
10. erface Box P N 26 02019 Page 11 DMX Control Operating the F8 LED Fresnel from a DMX controller gives users the option to create unique lighting looks The F8 has a single 5 pin DMX Breakout Jack on the rear of the light to link DMX connections between lights when used in a DMX chain The use of a DMX Interface Box P N 26 02019 is necessary to integrate the F8 into DMX chain installations by providing connections for looping through both DMX IN and DMX OUT data The F8 DMX Interface Box plugs directly into the 5 pin DMX Breakout jack built in to the rear of the F8 If the F8 will be the last light in your DMX chain you may plug a 5 pin XLR DMX cable directly into the 5 pin DMX Breakout Jack The F8 is a self terminated device and the use of a DMX terminator or Zylight DMX interface box will not be necessary when the F8 is the last light in your DMX chain or if you are running separate lines to each of your fixtures When connecting from fixture to fixture use of the DMX Interface Box is necessary for correct DMX connections Not following these steps for DMX connection can result in erratic behavior The DMX Interface Box mounts to the bottom of either side of the F8 yoke see image below Page 12 DMX cables must be acceptable for DMX data transmission not microphone cable and should follow the standard pin out The maximum DMX data run from any DMX source to the last fixture in a chain is 1000 feet 300m DMX 512 pin o
11. it or any indirect special incidental or consequential damages even if Zylight LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages In the event of a product defect during the warranty period you must contact Zylight LLC at the phone number or address listed in the product s user manual or on the internet at www zylight com to obtain a return merchandise authorization R M A number After obtaining an RMA number send the product fully insured with proof of purchase to the address given to you by the Customer Service representative Zylight LLC will at its option repair or replace the defective product C All replaced parts and products become the property of Zylight LLC Repaired or replacement parts and products are warranted for the remaining term of the original warranty period You will be charged for materials and labor or replacement of the product after the expiration of the warranty period D This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts Page 15 of God abuse accident drops misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instruction improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess or reverse voltage or current exposure to excess dampness or moisture b removal of or tampering with any attached stickers decals knobs enclosures protective windows hardware or fasteners c use of power supply equipment power adapters
12. mbscrew fig 4 Note the slight bend in the washer s profile The outer edge should touch the thumbscrew convex side while the center points towards the pivot point concave side Then take the third 1 2 x 75 nylon washer and install on the top of the yoke on the side that will have the thumbscrew fig 5 Install the slotted thumbscrew into the pivot point being sure to properly capturing the nylon washer Tighten the thumbscrew with a coin or other device only finger tight fig 6 Now flip the instrument to the other yoke point Slide a 1 4 x 69 nylon washer under the yoke at the lock point where the threaded hole will accept the 1 4 20 yoke knob fig 7 Place the other 1 4 x 69 nylon washer onto the yoke knob and tighten into the threaded hole being sure to capture the nylon washer below fig 8 This completes the proper installation of the yoke assembly to the F8 Page 5 Fig 3 Fig 4 Page 6 F8 Fresnel Barn Door Installation The F8 includes a set of compact 4 way barn doors as part of the kit The barn doors are installed by way of 4 barn door ears There are two positions for the barn door ears open the packed position and locked or the forward position Please refer to figures 1 and 2 to understand the different positions of the barn door ears fig 1 open fig 2 locked To lock the barn doors ears in place to securely hold the barn doors or any scrims or gels push the barn door ears f
13. orward towards the front of the light Each barn door ear will click into a locked position fig 3 To release each barn door ear push center tab of the barn door ear towards the back of the fixture and the barn door ear will release fig 4 Make sure that each barn door ear is securely locked into position before proceeding to the next one fig 3 fig 4 To properly install the barn doors clip and lock the two lower barn door ears the two closest to the ground Clip and lock the top barn door ear that is furthest from your reach This will leave one barn door ear still in its flipped back packed position fig 5 Loop and attach a safety cable to a high secure point within your fixture grid or stand fig 6 Attach the other end to one of the top holes found on the four corners of the face of the center portion of the barn door fig 7 This tethers the barn door so in case of an accidental release the barn doors will hang next to the fixture and not fall away from the fixture Failure to properly tether the barn doors can create a dangerous circumstance for anyone positioned below the fixture Page 7 fig 9 fig 10 Always tether the barn doors with a safety cable to prevent accidental separation There are two holding positions on the barn door ears fig 8 The smaller clip closest to the Fresnel lens position has a 9 circumference and is for holding scrims rigid gels and other accessories The forward most and
14. ory operation Splashing water or light rain or snow will also have no harmful effect While the F8 is protected against light moisture and dust exposure please protect the instrument when shooting in extreme conditions and note that the instrument is not rated to be submerged in water or exposed to prolonged periods of moisture Always use your best judgment and protect the instrument from sustained moisture exposure Page 3 Safety Precautions Cont e To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not submerge this fixture in water e Do not spill large amounts of water or other liquids into or on to your fixture e Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short e Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection e Do not remove the lens under any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside e Never operate this fixture if the Fresnel lens is removed e Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack e Always be sure to mount this fixture in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow at least 6 15cm between this device and a wall e Do not attempt to operate this fixture if it becomes damaged e During long periods of non use disconnect the fixture s main power e Always mount this fix
15. ovements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured G No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Zylight in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above H This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Zylight Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published Under no circumstances shall Zylight be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Register your instrument at www zylight com product registration 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 and 2 this devi
16. rightness 0 100 DMX Channel Assignments Page 13 Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth as necessary 3 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Page 14 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Zylight LLC warrants to the original end user customer of its products that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 2 years from the date of purchase Except as provided herein Zylight LLC makes no express warranties and any implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of the written limited warranties contained herein Except as provided herein Zylight LLC shall have no liability or responsibility to its customer or any other person or entity with respect to any liability loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by use or performance of the product or arising out of any breach of this warranty including but not limited to any damages resulting from inconvenience loss of time data property revenue or prof
17. slightly wider 9 1 2 circumference position clip is for securing the barn doors Slide your barn door facing forward into the open ear being sure to safely guide the edge ring on the circle portion of the barn doors behind each of the 3 locked barn door ears fig 9 Once the barn doors have been secured behind the 3 locked barn door ear positions lock the 4th barn door ear securely into place fig 10 Page 8 F8 Fresnel Operations Power Supply The Zylight F8 Fresnel contains an automatic voltage switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage this unit can be plugged into any outlet rated for 100 240v AC Also be sure to only use the included power cable supplied with the unit Power is supplied through a standard 4 pin XLR connector using either the included Worldwide AC Adapter P N 13 17005 or a suitable 14 4V battery Please observe correct polarity Batteries that indicate a full charge when idle may quickly drop in capacity when under load For optimal operation please fully charge batteries before use and be sure they are rated to provide up to 100W of continuous power with at least 8 3 amps Focus Knob w EJ Ad ks i ra ii Pa y Yoke Handle Mount Yoke Handle Mount Dimmer a Tylight p ai Power Input a MODE Knob to set DMX Address amp ZyLink Channel
18. ture in safe and stable matter Always use a safety cable as part of a secure installation This includes securing the barn doors with a safety cable e Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the point they exit from the fixture e Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 10 for cleaning details e Heat The instrument should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat e The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the instrument C The instrument has been submerged in water D The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Page 4 First Set Up Assembly Instructions To optimize the correct performance of your fixture please follow these simple assembly instructions and refer to this manual if you ever need to reattach the yoke assembly to your fixture In some instances the yoke assembly will be shipped separated from your fixture There are several nylon washers that will be used to correctly space the metal parts from one another This will also allow the F8 to be adjusted and tightened
19. ut 1 Common Shield 2 Data 3 Data 4 not connected 5 not connected NOTE Connecting pin 4 to pin 5 out of the F8 unterminates the instrument To enable DMX mode on the F8 press and hold down the MODE button for 5 seconds The instrument will enter DMX mode and display DMX Release the button and turn the MODE knob to select a start address number for the fixture A start address of 1 to 512 can be selected for each light The Dimmer knob will now be disabled while in DMX mode All control of the fixture will happen on your DMX console including turning the instrument on and off as well as all dimming control Plug in a standard 5 pin XLR cable into the DMX Breakout Jack on the F8 if it is the last light in your DMX chain or into the F8 DMX Interface Box to daisy chain multiple fixtures PLEASE NOTE While in DMX mode all other F8 controls are disabled To restore dimming and on off control to the light you must take the unit out of DMX mode To do this simply press and hold the MODE button for 5 seconds and the F8 will go back to manual mode giving the user local control of the instrument Notice Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior z OFF 0 49 ower ON 50 100 B
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