User controls
Switching device On/Off
Make sure batteries with adequate charge are installed.
To switch OFF, press and hold the
POWER/BACKLIGHT
button for 3-4 seconds until the device switches off.
To switch ON, press and hold the
POWER/BACKLIGHT
button for 3-4 seconds until the device switches on.
Sleep mode
The LED8 will automatically enter Sleep Mode after being
inactive for a few minutes. Pressing the
TRIGGER
switch
will wake the LED8 out of Sleep Mode.
Switching LED output On/Off
Make sure batteries with adequate charge are installed.
Press
TRIGGER
switch once to turn the LED output on.
Press
TRIGGER
switch again to turn the LED output off.
Home Screen
The Home Screen displays a snapshot of the LED8’s current
settings and status.
Adjusting the active settings
To change the active color settings, press the
OK/Menu
button from the Home screen. This will cycle through the
menus available for the current color mode. You may use
the
THUMBSTICK
to adjust the current setting, or the
OK/Menu
button to accept the setting.
Adjust hue over 0-359° range in
HSB color space.
Adjust saturation over 0-100%
range in HSB color space.
Set output power over 1.0 - 8.0
range in 1/10
th
stop increments.
Adjust simulated white balance
from 2500K to 9500K.
Adjust hue cycling rate during
auto hue cycle mode.
Sets exposure timer in 1 second
increments or ‘---‘ to disable.
NOTE - the new timer value will not become active until the next time the output
is switched on using the POWER switch.
Color mode
Press and hold the
OK/Menu
button until color mode
selection menu is displayed. Use the
THUMBSTICK
and
OK/Menu
buttons to make your selection.
HSB
– Adjust hue over 360° range and saturation over a
0-100% range.
Hue cycle
– Hue cycled automatically at a tunable rate
whenever LED output is switched on.
HSB (RAW)
– Maximize light output for general
illumination. Not balanced for photo/video use.
White
– Simulated white balance output, adjustable from
2500K to 9500K.
Recalling presets
The
PRESET
buttons can be used to recall a combination of
hue, saturation, power level and exposure duration. The
PRESET
buttons operate in a similar fashion to presets on a
car radio.
Presets 1 - 4 may be retrieved by a single press to their
numbered buttons, while presets 5 - 8 may be retrieved with
a double-press to buttons
1
-
4
respectively. For example,
button
1
will retrieve preset 1 if single pressed and preset 5 if
double-pressed.
Storing presets
Once you have tuned your desired color/power/timer
settings, press and hold the appropriate 1 - 4 PRESET
button until the preset save menu is displayed. The display
will alternate between “SINGLE press” and “DOUBLE press”.
Release the PRESET button when the desired setting is
displayed.
Backlight operation
The backlight may be temporarily disabled by pressing the
BACKLIGHT
button. Pressing it again toggles it back on.
The backlight will turn off automatically when the LED8
enters Sleep mode. Manually toggling the backlight will not
trigger sleep mode nor extend battery life noticeably.
Battery level indicator
The battery level icon will give an estimation of remaining
battery life. If the level meter is low or blinking, replace
depleted batteries with freshly charged ones.
Temperature warning indicator
The temperature warning indicator may be displayed if the
ambient temperature is too high or if the LED8 has been
operated continuously for long periods of time. If the
temperature limit is exceeded, the LED8 will enter shutdown
mode to prevent further damage. This is indicated by a
blinking temperature warning icon.
Please wait for the LED8 to cool before resuming use. To
prevent overheating, make sure the heatsink is clear of all
obstructions and always maintain adequate airflow around
the LED8. Using a slightly lower power setting with a longer
exposure time may also help.
Restore to factory defaults
To reset settings to factory defaults, remove the battery and
then re-install it while holding down the
OK/Menu
button
until the “Reset settings” option is displayed. Use the
THUMBSTICK
and
OK/Menu
buttons to make your
selection.
CARE AND STORAGE:
Cleaning
Wipe the body of the LED8 gently with a soft dry cloth to
remove most dust and fingerprints. For persistent dirt, clean
the surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water,
then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD screen or front lens, wipe the surface
lightly with a soft dry cloth only. Do not apply pressure.
Do not expose to organic solvents, oils or corrosive
chemicals.
Storage
When the LED8 will not be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry area
away from direct sunlight. Do not store your LED8 near
flammable or corrosive chemicals, near strong
electromagnetic fields, or in temperatures above 122°F
(50°C) or below 32°F (0°C).
LED8 - Rev 1.20
