Sony HVL-LBPA Instruction & Operation Manual

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English
Lamp indicator
Before operating the unit, please read these instructions thoroughly, and retain
Remaining battery lamp
them for future reference.
The remaining battery lamp shows the approximate remaining battery power. The
WARNING
remaining battery power will be displayed about 8 seconds after setting the
POWER switch of the video light to "ON" or pressing the battery check button.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
(4 segments lit) Approx. 75% or more
personnel only.
(3 segments lit) Approx. 50% - 75%
Do not look at the sun through the condenser lens. It may damage your eyes
and even cause blindness.
(2 segments lit) Approx. 25% - 50%
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
(1 segment lit) Approx. 5% - 25%
like.
(1 segment flashing) Approx. 5% or less
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment for
business use (Applicable in the European Union and other
• When the remaining battery power is low
European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this About 5 minutes before the battery runs out, the remaining battery lamp
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be turns green and begins to slowly flash.
handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of The available time of the battery pack varies depending on the frequency of use
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is or operating temperature. This indicator should only be used as a rough guide.
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative We recommend that replacing the battery pack promptly.
consequences for the environment and human health, which could • When the battery pack runs out
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. When the battery pack runs out, the video light will turn off and the remaining
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For battery lamp turns green and begins to blink rapidly for about 10 seconds.
more detailed information about recycling of this product, please Set the POWER switch of the video light to "OFF" and recharge the battery pack
contact your local Sony office or visit Sony Europe's web site for
or replace the battery pack with a fully charged it.
business customers:
• When the battery communication error has occurred
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In the following situation, it is recognized as a battery communication error.
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU After checking the remaining battery power, the remaining battery lamp
begins to blinks for about 10 seconds then it turns off.
Directives
– When the error has occurred between the video light and battery pack in
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
communication by any reason
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
– When the battery pack other than Sony "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack L series
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
is attached
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee documents. Notes
• When the battery pack other than Sony "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack L series
For Customers in the U.S.A.
(NP-F900 range, NP-F700 range) is attached to the video light, the remaining
NOTE battery power will not be displayed.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class • When using a battery pack that only has a short lifetime remaining, the
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are remaining battery power display may not agree with the actual remaining
battery power.
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio • When an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack used with the video light is attached to
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the the "InfoLITHIUM" compatible AC adaptor/charger, the remaining battery life
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. is not displayed on the AC adaptor/charger. To display the battery remaining
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular life on the AC adaptor/charger, attach the battery pack to the video camera and
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or use the video camera for about 20 seconds. And then attach the battery pack to
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off the AC adaptor/charger again.
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more • The battery pack cannot be recharged with the video light.
of the following measures:
TEMP lamp
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
When the white LED overheats for some reason, the video light will be turned off
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
and the TEMP lamp turns red and blinks rapidly for about 60 seconds. If the
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
operating temperature is high, use the video light at a lower temperature.
receiver is connected.
If the TEMP lamp continues to blink, stop using the video light and consult your
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Sony dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
Preparation
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
Attaching the battery pack the video light
may cause undesired operation.
Use the full charged battery pack.
CAUTION
Before attaching the battery pack, check that the POWER switch of the video light
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may
is set to "OFF."
result.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in Attach the battery pack to the video light as following methods.
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
• Attaching the battery pack to the video light directly (See illustration
B.)
For Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Attaching the battery pack to the video light with the battery
adaptor cord (See illustration C.)
For Customers in Europe
Notes
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/
• The battery adaptor cord can only be used with the video light.
EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
• When using the video light with the battery pack attached to the adaptor cord,
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
the continuous lighting time will be about 10% shorter than when using it with
standards:
the battery pack attached to the video light directly.
• EN55103-1 :Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• When moving the battery adaptor cord its battery mount fixed with a holding
• EN55103-2 :Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
band etc., be careful not to pull down the video camera and tripod with the cord.
This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 Attaching the video light to the video camera (See
(controlled EMC environment ex. TV studio).
illustration D)
Attaching the video light to the accessory shoe
What is "InfoLITHIUM" ?
Do not attach the video light to the video camera with an intelligent accessory
The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data about
shoe. Doing so may cause the accessory shoe to damage.
its battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Sony recommends
1 Loosen the light attachment knob on the video light toward RELEASE
that you use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with electronic equipment having
to retract the screw.
the logo.
2 Attach the video light to the accessory shoe on the video camera.
Features 3 Tighten the light attachment knob on the video light toward LOCK to
fix the video camera.
• The HVL-LBPA is a video light that uses a high-brightness white LED as its lens
Attaching the video light to the concave screw
light source.
• The video light can be set to two color temperature, namely 5,500 K or 3,200 K
1 Turn the light attachment knob on the video light toward LOCK to
(when using the supplied color conversion filter).
extend the screw.
• The white LED has a long lifetime of about 10,000 hours along with impact-
2 Align the screw on the video light with the concave screw on the
resistance and weather-resistance qualities, and so requires almost no
video camera.
maintenance.
3 Tighten the light attachment knob on the video light toward LOCK to
• When the video light is attached to the video camera, the weight of the video
fix the video camera.
camera and load on the arms is reduced by using the battery adaptor cord.
Attaching the convex screw on the tripod or grip
Precautions
1 Loosen the light attachment knob on the video light toward RELASE
as far as it will go to retract the screw.
• The video light does not have dust-proof, splash-proof or water-proof
2 Insert the convex screw into the video light and turn the video light
specifications.
in the clockwise direction.
• The video light is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike or apply a strong
impact.
Adjusting the angle of the video light (See
• Use the Sony "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-F970/F960/F770/F750/F730. We
illustration E)
recommend using NP-F970/F770.
• The Sony "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-F570/F550/F530/F330 cannot be
1 Loosen the lighting angle adjusting screw (coin screw) with a coin
used. and adjust the angle of the video light.
• Do not attach the video light to the video camera with an intelligent accessory
2 Tighten the lighting angle adjusting screw (coin screw) firmly to fix
shoe. The accessory shoe may be damaged.
the angle of the video light.
• The operating temperature of the video light is from 0 °C (35 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F).
Notes
• Do not block the ventilation holes. Doing so will cause the internal temperature
When adjusting the angle of the video light, hold the video light body firmly while
to rise which can cause a fire or an accident and cause the video light to
loosening the lighting angle adjusting screw (coin screw).
malfunction.
• Do not look directly at the white LED while it is on. It may damage your eyes.
Opening the protection plate, condenser lens and
• To prevent the video camera from dropping, do not hold the video light attached
diffuser
to the video camera to carry it.
Open the protection plate, condenser lens and diffuser about 45 degrees as in
• Do not place the video light near combustible or volatile solvents, such as alcohol
illustration A.
or benzine. Doing so may cause a fire or smoke.
• Do not allow any liquid into the video light or drop the combustible or metal Notes
objects on the video camera. Keeping using the video camera after it, doing so • The angle of 45 degrees or more provides a buffer range to prevent damage. Be
may cause a fire or cause the video light to malfunction. careful not to open the protection plate, condenser lens and diffuser over 45
• Do not use or store the video camera in the following locations. Doing so may degrees with a strong force. Doing so may cause them to damage.
cause the video camera to malfunction or deform. : • When storing the video light, store the condenser lens first, followed by the
– a high temperature place such as inside a closed car in summer or in strong diffuser and then the protection plate.
sunshine
Attaching the color conversion filter (See illustration
– in direct sunlight or near a heater
F)
– locations subject to intense vibrations
Attach the color conversion filter with the black side up. Insert the
• When using the video light in low or high temperature, the battery pack life will
projecting portion on the right and left of the color conversion filter
be shorter, so the lighting time is also reduced. It should be notes the battery
capacity decreases as temperatures changing. When using the video light at the into the space between the front panel and frame of the video light.
temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) or less, we recommend operating following steps for Detach the color conversion filter reverse procedure.
longer battery life. Notes
– Put the battery pack in your pocket to worm it and attach the battery pack to
• Do not apply the strong force when attaching the color conversion filter.
the video light just before use.
• When attaching or detaching the color conversion lens, make sure that the power
When putting a pocket heat pad in your pocket with the battery pack, be
of the video light is set to off. Remove the dust and dirt from the video light
careful not to touch the pocket heat pack to the battery pack directly. before attaching the color conversion filter to the video light.
– Charge the battery pack at room temperature (from 10 °C (50 °F) to 30 °C (85
°F))
Using the video light
• When you have finished using the video light, be sure that the POWER switch of
the video light is set to "OFF."
Turning the video light on
• When not using the video light or you have finished using it, be sure to remove
the battery pack from the video light. Slide the POWER switch to "ON" while pressing down on the green
• After use, do not store the video light into the case etc. immediately. The white button on the POWER switch.
LED may be damaged by the generated heat. When storing the video light into The remaining battery lamp will light on in steps and the remaining battery power
will be calculated.
the case, be sure that the power of the video light is set to "OFF," and it has
The white LED lamp will light on about 1.5 seconds later after setting the POWER
cooled sufficiently.
switch to "ON" and the remaining battery power will be displayed about 8
• Do not leave the condenser lens in direct sunlight etc. Leaving the condenser lens
seconds later.
in direct sunlight while it is closed may cause the video light to malfunction.
Leaving the condenser lens in direct sunlight while it is opened may cause a fire
Adjusting the illuminance of the video light
near the focal point of the condenser lens.
The illuminance of the video light can be adjusted between 100% (MAX) and 10%
• Recording with the video light with attached to the video camera may slightly
(MIN) using the BRIGHT dial on the video light.
affect the recorded sound.
• Do not apply the strong force or impact to the video light attached to the video
Using the condenser lens
camera or other device.
The illuminance of the video light can be raises about twice by using the condenser
lens.
A Identifying the parts
The angle of the illuminance will be narrow.
HVL-LBPA video light Battery adaptor cord Using the diffuser
1 Diffuser 16 Battery mount
The glare will be reduced and the light will be softer by using the diffuser.
2 Protection plate 17 Holding band
Using the color conversion filter
3 Condenser lens 18 Battery release button
4 Ventilation holes 19 Tripod screw hole The color temperature can be changed to about 3,200 K by using the supplied color
5 TEMP lamp 20 Video light side attachment
conversion filter.
6 Remaining battery lamp (The filter size is 46 mm × 67 mm)
7 POWER switch
Notes
8 BRIGHT dial
• When recording with the video light, if the subject is too close to the video
9 Lighting angle adjusting screw
camera, several shadows of the subject may overlap (multi-shadow).
(Coin screw)
• The color temperature varies slightly depending on the position of the BRIGHT
10 Light attachment knob
dial and temperature of the white LED. Adjust the white balance of the video
11 Battery check button
camera manually before recording.
12 Screw
• When using the color conversion filter, the illuminance will be reduced slightly.
13 Battery release button
Checking the remaining battery power
14 Battery mount
• After 8 seconds or later since the POWER switch of the video light is set to "ON,"
15 Color conversion filter
the remaining battery power will be displayed on the remaining battery lamp.
• Even if the POWER switch of the video light is set to "OFF", after 8 seconds since
the battery check button is pressed, the remaining battery power can be checked.
• If you press the battery check button while the remaining battery power is
displayed, the display function will be stopped.
• If you set the POWER switch of the video light to "ON" while the remaining
battery power is being calculated or displayed, POWER ON operation will begin.
Removing the video light from the
video camera
1 Set the POWER switch of the video light to "OFF."
2 Pull the battery pack upward while sliding the battery release
button.
3 Loosen the light attachment knob on the video light toward
RELEASE.
If the video light is attached to a convex screw, loosen the convex screw.
4 Remove the video light from the accessory shoe of the video camera,
tripod etc.
Maintenance
Clean the video light with a soft dry cloth. If the video light get dirty, wipe with a
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe with a soft
dry cloth again. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner
for cleaning. Doing so may cause the surface of the video light to damage.
Specifications
Power source
Sony "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack L series
(NP-F900 range, NP-F700 range)
DC 7.2 V
Power consumption
Approx. 16 W
Maximum luminosity
Approx. 600 lux (1 m (3 1/5 ft.)) (When using the condenser lens)
Lighting direction
Lighting angle
Vertical Approx. 45 degrees
Horizontal Approx. 60 degrees
(When not using the condenser lens)
Continuous lighting time
Approx. 3 hours
(When using a fully charged NP-F970 and the BRIGHT dial is set to MAX
at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (70 °F))
Approx. 2 hours
(When using a fully charged NP-F770 and the BRIGHT dial is set to MAX
at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (70 °F))
Lighting distance
Approx. 1 m (3 1/5 ft.) 600 lux
Approx. 3 m (9 4/5 ft.) 66 lux
Approx. 5 m (16 1/2 ft.) 24 lux
Approx. 8 m ( 26 1/3 ft.) 9 lux
Approx. 10 m (32 4/5 ft.) 6 lux
Color temperature
Approx. 5,500 K
(Default setting with the BRIGHT dial is set to MAX at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (70 °F))
Approx. 3,200 K
(Default setting with the BRIGHT dial is set to MAX at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (70 °F))
(When the supplied color conversion filter is attached to the video light)
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (35 °F to 104 °F)
Storing temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions
Approx. 108 × 150 × 129 mm (w/h/d) (4 3/8 × 6 × 5 1/8 in.)
Mass (Video light only)
Approx. 420 g (14.9 oz.)
Included items
Battery video light (1)
Battery adaptor cord (Cord part Approx. 1.2 m (3 4/5 ft.)) (1)
Color conversion filter (1)
Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.