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ongratulations on the purchase of your Zylight ZyLink Bridge.  Be 

sure to read this manual in its entirety before using your Zylink as this 

document contains information and important notes regarding the use 

of this product. Please refer to this manual for any questions you may 

have in the operation and care of your new fixture.
Each package contains the following:

(1)          26-04002 - ZyLink Bridge and Lanyard Assembly
Customer Support:  Zylight provides customer support via phone and 

email for any questions you may have during your set up or 

initial operation. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. 

to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. You may also visit us on the web 

at www.zylight.com with any comments or suggestions.

Voice/Fax (In English):  (978) 244-0011    E-mail:   [email protected]

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. In the 

unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Zylight 

customer support. Do not attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will 

void your manufacturer’s warranty. 

CARE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT:

Store your ZyLink away from direct heat and vibration. After use, make 

sure your ZyLink is turned off.  Do not place your ZyLink near 

combustible or volatile solvents to avoid the risk of fire.

Your ZyLink can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. In case of heavy 

soiling, moisten a cloth with soap solution, then dry the unit with a dry 

cloth. DO NOT USE DETERGENT, ALCOHOL OR SOLVENT.

This fixture is not waterproof and cannot be exposed to heavy rain, 

moisture, or be submerged in water.  Please take care to avoid 

prolonged exposure to moisture or water. 

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ZyLink

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 WIRELESS CONTROL OVERVIEW:

Each Zylight fixture may be connected to another Zylight fixture 

using the integrated ZyLink wireless control. There is no network to 

configure, no routers to set - it’s wireless, it’s automatic and it’s built 

into most Zylight fixtures.  Zylight instruments linked together on the 

same channel act in concert as if they were one unified source. 

Adjustments made to one light will change all lights in the group. A 

group can support as many Zylight ifixtures as you wish.

Some Zylight fixtures may be operated independently and others 

operated in one or more groups. Any independent Zylight fixtures may 

be associated with a group.  Wireless settings are saved when power 

is removed from an fixture allowing breaks during filming or lighting 

plan changes without losing settings.

The effective range for ZyLink varies on specific conditions, but will  

reliably work within about 60 feet (about 20 meters).  Because the 

Bridge works with your iOS’ Bluetooth system, it should remain within 

10-20 feet (about 5 meters) of your iOS device.

ZyLink OPERATION:

Most Zylight fixtures have ZyLink already included in the hardware of 

the fixture.  At the time of this manual printing, the following fixtures 

have ZyLink built in:  All F8-100s, All F8-200s, All F8-300s, Beem 

Retro, All IS3/c, Z90, and Z50.  Zylink can be used from fixture to 

fixture, with the Zylight Remote or this ZyLink Bridge and App.  The 

App does not work without the presence of a charged and powered 

Bridge in it’s vicinity.  

FIXTURES with ZyLink:

Press and hold in the wireless button on your fixture for 3 seconds. 

The display will show the ZyLink wireless icon when it is active.  

ZyLink enabled fixtures can be connected to one of 10 ZyLink 

channels. To set or change the ZyLink channel, press and quickly 

release the wireless button to toggle through channels 1-10 or rotate 

the dial depending on the fixture.  

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Wireless Bridge and App for iOS

OWNER’S MANUAL

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USE & OPERATION:

The ZyLink Bridge works in conjunction with the ZyLink App for iOS, 

which can be downloaded for free on the App store.  
Charging the ZyLink Bridge:

For proper operation, be sure to fully charge your ZyLink Bridge for a 

full 6-8 hours for the longest battery life.  The included Micro USB 

cable will insert into the Bridge and can be charged with any 5 volt 

USB charger.  A green LED on the Bridge will illuminate when the 

device is charging.  When the device charges to around 90%, the 

green LED will turn off.  The device can be used wirelessly or while 

plugged in to a USB charger.  Battery run time for the device is 

between 10-14 hours depending upon usage and the level of initial 

charge.  When the battery reaches 20% capacity, the USB socket will 

glow orange.

 

POWERING ON/OFF:
The ZyLink Bridge is very simple to operate, simply hold the Bridge 

with your thumb and forefinger and gently squeeze the rubber button 

on the device and hold it in for approximately one second.  The device 

will power up and a green LED will gently blink every few seconds.  

To power the device off, again, squeeze and hold the button in for 

one second and the device will power down and indicate its off state 

by signing off with 4 short flashes.  Anytime you plug in the power to 

charge, the device will automatically power on and remain on until you 

turn it off.

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