Escort™ LED LIGHTS USER MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENARAY Escort™ INTRODUCTION 2 Escort LED Lights - USER MANUAL The Escort series of LED light fixtures provides photographers and videographers with flicker-free continuous light. They draw only 40 W to deliver the equivalent output of a 300–400 W tungsten bulb for outstanding brightness and precise color accuracy. The Escort fixtures are designed with an integrated 2.4 GHz receiver with 99 channels.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions �����������������������������������������������������4 Contents Include ��������������������������������������������6 Product Overview �������������������������������������������8 Mounting the Light ���������������������������������������12 Powering the Light ���������������������������������������15 Operating the Escort ������������������������������������17 Storing the Light �������������������������������������������21 FCC Declaration of Conformity �������������������21 Prod
PRECAUTIONS Precautions · Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. · Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids. 4 · Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Genaray will not be responsible for any damage. · Handle the unit with care. · Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it into a power source. · Do not stare directly at the lights when they are powered on.
Precautions · Keep this unit away from children. · Use only parts provided by the manufacturer. · Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts. · All images are for illustrative purposes only.
CONTENTS INCLUDE Contents 6 ESDS-25 ESDF-75 · Genaray ESDS-25 Escort Daylight LED Spot Light · Genaray ESDF-75 Escort Daylight LED Flood Light · Diffusion filter · Diffusion filter · Tungsten filter · Tungsten filter · Stand mount · Stand mount · Handle mount · Handle mount · AC adapter · AC adapter · Power cable with U.S. plug · Power cable with U.S.
ESBF-75 · ESDS-25 · Genaray ESBF-75 Escort Bi-Color LED Flood Light · ESDF-75 (×2) · Diffusion filters (×3) · Tungsten filters (×3) · Stand mounts (×3) · Handle mounts (×3) · AC adapters (×3) · Power cables for the USA (×3) · NP-F750 batteries (×6) · Battery chargers (×3) · 12 V cigarette lighter adapter cables (×3) Contents ESDFS-KIT · Diffusion filter · Stand mount · Handle mount · AC adapter · Power cable with U.S.
LED array Diffuser/filter slot PRODUCT OVERVIEW Barndoors 8 Escort LED Lights - USER MANUAL 1/4˝-20 mounting socket
LED display Battery compartment Power switch Battery release buttons Power socket Product Overview Battery contacts 1/4˝-20 mounting socket 1/4˝-20 mounting socket Battery indicator Mounting slot Escort LED Lights - USER MANUAL 9
Handle mount Stand mount Mounting plate Release button Mounting plate 1/4˝-20 threaded mount Release button PRODUCT OVERVIEW Guide pin Umbrella mount Tilt adjustment knob Locking wheel Locking knob 5/8˝ socket Tungsten filter (Daylight models only) Diffuser 10 Escort LED Lights - USER MANUAL
Color temperature Channel number Product Overview Dimmer number Plus button Minus button Mode button Set button Escort LED Lights - USER MANUAL 11
MOUNTING THE LIGHT MOUNTING THE ESCORT TO A LIGHT STAND Instructions 1. Slide the stand mount’s mounting plate into the mounting slot of the fixture until it clicks into place. Note: Make sure the tilt adjustment knob is locked before you mount the fixture onto a light stand. 2. Loosen the locking knob, and fit the stand mount to the light stand’s 5/8˝ spigot. Then tighten the locking knob until secure. 3. Hold the fixture while you loosen the tilt adjustment knob.
To mount the fixture vertically: · Attach a ball or photo head to your tripod, and align either of the 1/4˝ mounting sockets with the mounting post of the head. Screw in the fixture until secure. To mount the fixture horizontally: 1. Detach the mounting plate from the handle mount by loosening the locking wheel. Instructions ALTERNATE METHOD (WITHOUT THE STAND MOUNT) 2. Screw the 1/4˝-20 socket into the 1/4˝mounting fixture on your light stand or tripod until secure. 3.
MOUNTING THE ESCORT TO THE HANDLE MOUNT Instructions 1. Align the 1/4˝ threaded mount and guide pin with the socket on the mounting plate. Turn the locking wheel until the mounting plate is securely flush with the top of the handle mount. 2. Insert the mounting plate into the mounting slot on the fixture until it clicks into place. To remove the handle mount, press the release button, and slide the mounting plate out of the mounting slot.
The Escort can be powered directly from an AC outlet or the two included batteries. USING THE FIXTURE WITH BATTERY POWER Important The Escort is a multi-voltage fixture capable of running on 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz. The included cable has a 120V, 50 Hz (North American) plug. To use this fixture with other voltages, you must use a plug adapter (sold separately). Important The Escort will work only when both batteries are installed. USING THE FIXTURE WITH AC POWER 1.
Instructions Charging the batteries: Using the cigarette lighter cable: The four battery indicator lights each represent 25% charge. When the remaining charge is less than 25%, the bottom light will blink to indicate that you need to recharge the battery. 1. Attach the battery to the charger as described in the previous section. 1. Place the battery plate onto the charger by aligning the guide posts with the slots. Slide the plate onto the charger in the direction of the arrow. 2.
OPERATING THE ESCORT Open the barndoors and press the power switch to On. The LED array will turn on, and the LED display will show the last settings that were used. To set the channel, follow these steps: SETTING THE CHANNEL 2. Touch and hold the Plus ( ) or Minus ( ) buttons to increase or decrease the value. Tap either button to raise or lower the value by one-unit increments. Instructions The Escort features a 2.
MODIFYING THE LIGHT OUTPUT Instructions The brightness of the Escort ranges from 10 (10% brightness) to 99 (full brightness). To set the brightness of the fixture, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the power. The dimmer value will show the last brightness setting. 2. Touch and hold the Plus ( ) or Minus ( ) buttons to increase or decrease the value. Tap either button to raise or lower the value by one-unit increments.
To adjust the color temperature with the remote, and for more information about using the remote with a multi-light setup, refer to the user manual included with the Genaray MB-WRT wireless remote. Full-Power Mode Full-power mode represents the fixture’s highest power output. Instructions Tip: Adjusting the color temperature between 3200 K and 5600 K will have an effect on the white balance of your photographs.
SHAPING AND DIFFUSING THE LIGHT Instructions Barndoors and the included diffuser can shape or modify the light. BARNDOORS The barndoors can be opened and closed independently to prevent light from spreading to unwanted areas, or to precisely control where the light strikes. DIFFUSER The diffuser softens your light to make it less angular and punchy. To install the diffuser, close the barndoors and slide it into the slot on the side of the fixture until it clicks into place. Then reopen the barndoors.
When you're finished using the light, push the power switch to the Off position. Remove the power cord or the batteries from the fixture, and close the barndoors to protect the fixture during transport and storage. If the fixture is warm, allow a few minutes for it to cool down. Important Always keep the barndoors closed when the light is not in use. FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS All Models Specifications LED count: 680 DC cable length: 12.6´ (3.8 m) Dimming: 10% to full brightness Car charger cable length: 3.9´ (1.2 m) Electrical consumption: 40 W Dimensions (W × H × D): 10.35˝ × 7.2˝ × 2˝ (26.3 × 18.3 × 5 cm) Tungsten output equivalent: 300–400 W AC operating voltage: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz DC operating voltage: 13–19 V Bulb life: 50,000 hr. Wireless receiver: Built-in 2.4 GHz receiver, 99 channels Battery: NP-F750 7.4 V, 4400 mAh, 32.
ESDF-75 (Daylight Flood Light) Color temperature: 5600 K (3200 K with tungsten filter) Luminance: 6790 lx @ 1 m Luminance: 3330 lx @ 1 m Coverage: 25° Coverage: 75° CRI: 91.5 CRI: 96 Specifications ESDS-25 (Daylight Spot Light) Color temperature: 5600 K (3200 K with tungsten filter) ESBF-75 (Bi-Color Flood Light) Color temperature: 3200–5600 K Luminance: 3020 lx @ 1 m Coverage: 75° CRI: 91.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Genaray 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.
