Clar Slim series Product Manual

Congratulations! You have stepped up to the powerful CLAR Slim 288

On-Camera BiColor SMD LED Video Light. The wide spectral 95+ CRI

wireless lightweight on-DV/DSLR shoe mount LED, features the latest
innovative LED technology, SMD surface mount design, combined with
bi-color capabilities. The advanced 30w SMD LED chips provides an

amazing cool, flicker-free performance, powered by a single NP-F L-Series

battery or the AC adapter for continuous power.
Enjoy the digital Bi-Color daylight to tungsten color selection and dimming

10-100% output at a touch of a button, with the included 2.4GHz wireless
remote. The remote has 99 individual channels, however, you can assign
multiple units to single channels for universal simultaneous control. Just 2

AAA batteries keep you in touch and in the light for up to 100 feet / 30m.

All of your setting are retained, even after the default 15 second battery

conservation screen shut down, right where you left off.

Clad in a slim, elegant aluminum housing, the vented light stays cool

despite its sparkling brightness. Enjoy the digital daylight to tungsten

color-changing and 10-100% output at a touch of a button, either on

board, or with the 2.4GHz wireless remote. Pro barndoors and diffusion
are incorporated on the frame and accepts the included yoke stand

adapter as well. This svelte powerhouse is ideal for the style sensitive
videographer in any wardrobe.

• Advanced Surface Mount Design (SMD) LED chips

• Approximately 5000lx lumens @ 1 foot at all color temperatures

• Economical 50,000 hour bulb life

• Precise 3200˚-5600˚K color temperature, in increments of 100˚K

• Exceptional color rendition exceeding 95 RA

• Exact and smooth 10-100% brightness dimmer

• Clean Flicker-free illumination

• LED color display panel with controls on the rear for adjusting color

temperature and brightness

Features

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• Integrated professional Barndoors and Diffusion Panel

• Built-in 2.4 GHz receiver with included remote control featuring 99

channels for dimmer and color regulation

• Aluminum frame and tough through and through

• Slender, lightweight design for ease atop your imaging device

• DV/DSLR connect with sturdy anti-twist tilting shoe mount adapter with

1/4"-20 threaded tap for light supports

• Powered by a single NP-F battery or included AC adapter

Overview

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1. Battery Mounting Plates

2. Power Socket: External DC 13-17V power input

3. LED Display

When the display values are in blue numbers, the LED display shows

the brightness of the light ranging from 10 (10%) to 99 (99%). When the
indicator is orange, the LED display shows the color temperature of the

light ranging from 32 (3200˚K) to 56 (5600˚K).

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Power Switch

7

Mode

2

Power Socket

3

LED Display

6

Up and Down

Barn-door

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Battery Location

5

U-shaped Bracket

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4. Power Switch

Long press 1 second to power ON/OFF. Short press reveals the battery

remaining capacity.

5. Removable Yoke Bracket with Stand Adapter

6. Up and Down

Adjust the brightness of light and color temperature value.

7. Mode Control
Brightness control: Press the M button, the blue lamp illuminates. Press

+ or - button to adjust the brightness from 10% to 99%.

Color temperature control: Press the M button, the orange lamp

illuminates. Press + or - button to adjust the color temperature from
3200K to 5600K.

2.4G Remote Channel Select Mode: Link mode, for the Bluetooth

connectivity. Long press M for more than 1 second. When the blue and

orange indicators turn off, press + or – on the Remote Control to select
channels 1 ~ 99; Short press the M key to confirm return.

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• The environment should be kept dry and ventilated when using the light.
The unit should never be exposed to water and moisture. Take heed

when operating outdoors in precipitation.

• Don't stick metal pointy things into the unit.

• Don't attempt to modify the unit yourself. If it becomes damaged please
contact your vendor or take it to an authorized repair service. Do not

disassemble this equipment. Touching the product’s internals could result
in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only

by a qualified technician.

• Make sure you only use accessories of the proper voltage.

• Don't let children play with the unit. Keep the light out of reach from

children.

• Serious damage may occur by using near people or animals' eyes. That
can cause. Please do not directly look at the illuminated light.

• Should smoke come from the unit, disconnect the power immediately
and place it in a safe location. It is normal for the fixture to become warm
when working.

• Don't use the light near flammable liquids or vapors, like gasoline.

• If you are packing the light, please triple check that it is turned off.

• After using the light for extended periods, allow it to cool before storing,

to avoid damage to the electronic components.

• Don't use the light to support any other equipment or lift your imaging

device by the unit.

• Please use the soft dry cloth to clean the light. If necessary, carefully wash

with a cloth dampened with neutral detergents, and then dry with a soft
cloth.

• Best not to mount this unit vertically on a camera hot shoe. Use prudence

and attach to a support with the stand adapter.

Safety Warnings