Genaray Contender User Manual

CONTENDER

LED FRESNEL SPOT FOCUSING LIGHT

USER MANUAL

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENARAY

The Genaray Contender is a compact and versatile light
that’s ideal for still and tabletop photography, interviews,
and portraits. It features dense matrix LED technology that
furnishes a high-powered beam from a small array and
eliminates multiple shadows that are common in LED lighting.

Contender
INTRODUCTION

It offers a brightness range of 100% to 10%, along with a high
CRI for precise color accuracy and rendering. The daylight
fixture’s color temperature is set to a constant 5600 K. The
bicolor fixture generates a color temperature range from 5600
to 3200 K that can be adjusted in 100 K increments for the
ideal color temperature to match other fixtures in the studio.

The integrated Fresnel lens allows the beam to be focused
from a concentrated 25° spot to a wide 55° flood. For
additional control, the barndoor attachment shapes the beam
while minimizing light spill. A tungsten filter is included with
the daylight fixture if a warmer light is needed, or to match
the color temperature of other tungsten-balance fixtures.

This compact and versatile light boasts an advanced
modular design that permits quick switching from AC
to DC power. The LED array generates minimal heat
so the fixture can be positioned close to subjects over
extended periods without burning or overheating them.

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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.

· Make sure the unit is powered off
when plugging it into a power source.

· Use only the correct,
recommended voltage.

· 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.

· Do not stare directly at the lights
when they are powered on.

· Clean the unit with only
a soft, dry cloth.

· All images are for illustrative
purposes only.

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Precautions

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CONTENDER
OVERVIEW

LCD screen

Power switch

Battery slots

Control module (CB model shown)

Brightness

Battery power indicator

Color temperature

Control knob

Battery module

Battery module
locking ring

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Battery contacts

Insert slot

Main module

Barndoor lock

Control module
locking ring

Product overview

Barndoors

Focusing
ring

Heat vents

Arca-style
mounting plate

AC input

1/4 and 3/8 in.
threaded receivers

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CONTENTS INCLUDE

CD

· Genaray CD Contender Daylight

contents

LED Fresnel Spot Focusing Light

· Battery module

· NP-F750 li-ion battery (×2)

· Dual battery charger

· Charger power adapter

· AC power cord

· AC power adapter

· Ballhead mount

· Barndoors

· Tungsten filter

· User manual

· Carrying case

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CD-3LK

· Genaray CD Contender Daylight LED
Fresnel Spot Focusing Light (×3)

· Battery module (×3)

· NP-F750 li-ion battery (×6)

· Dual battery charger (×3)

· Charger power adapter (×3)

· AC power cord (×3)

· AC power adapter (×3)

· Ballhead mount (×3)

· Barndoors (×3)

· Tungsten filter (×3)

· User manual

· Carrying case

CB

· Genaray CB Contender Bicolor
LED Fresnel Spot Focusing Light

· Battery module

· NP-F750 li-ion battery (×2)

· Dual battery charger

· Charger power adapter

· AC power cord

· AC power adapter

· Ballhead mount

· Barndoors

· User manual

· Carrying case

CB-3LK

· Genaray CB Contender Bicolor
LED Fresnel Spot Focusing Light (×3)

· Battery module (×3)

· NP-F750 li-ion battery (×6)

· Dual battery charger (×3)

· Charger power adapter (×3)

· AC power cord (×3)

· AC power adapter (×3)

· Ballhead mount (×3)

· Barndoors (×3)

· User manual

· Carrying case

contents

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POWERING THE
CONTENDER

USING THE CONTENDER
WITH AC POWER

instructions

Important!

The Contender is a multivoltage fixture
capable of running on 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz.
The included cable has a 120 V, 50 Hz
(North American) plug. To use this fixture
with other voltages, you must use a
plug adapter (sold separately).

Make sure the unit is turned off. Connect
the AC power adapter to the Contender's
AC input, and insert it in until secure.

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USING THE CONTENDER
WITH BATTERY POWER

Important!

The Contender will operate only
with both batteries installed.

To attach the battery module to the
Contender, follow these steps:

1. Unscrew the control module locking
ring, and remove the control module.

2. Align the power contacts of the battery
module with the contacts on the main
module, and connect the two modules.

3. Tighten the battery module
locking ring until secure.

4. Attach the control module to the
battery module by aligning the contacts
and tightening the locking wheel.

5. Insert the batteries by aligning the
battery contacts and pressing the
batteries down into the battery slots.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

Insert the batteries into the dual
battery charger, and plug the
charger into a wall outlet.

The indicator lights on the charger will
show the remaining charge in each
battery, and the lights will blink to
indicate that charging is in progress.

When all indicator lights are steadily
illuminated, the batteries are fully charged.

instructions

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MOUNTING THE
CONTENDER

The Contender can be mounted directly to
a light stand, a tripod head with an Arca­style clamp, or the included ball head.

instructions

LIGHT STAND

The Contender is equipped with
1/4- and 3/8-inch threaded receivers.
To mount the contender directly to a
light stand, screw the Contender onto
the light stand’s threaded post.

ARCA-STYLE CLAMP

Loosen the locking knob of the Arca­style clamp and slide the Contender’s
mounting plate into the clamp. Tighten
the locking knob until the Contender is
secure and doesn’t move in the clamp.

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BALLHEAD

Screw the ballhead onto the light stand.

Note: The ball head comes with a 3/8- to
1/4-inch adapter bushing installed. If your
light stand has a 3/8-inch threaded post,
remove the bushing to attach the ballhead.

Screw the ballhead’s 1/4-inch
post into the Contender.

Make sure the ballhead’s locking
handle is securely tightened before
you let go of the Contender.

Ballhead feature: The locking handle
is a ratchet-style handle. If you are
using the ballhead in a tight space that
doesn’t allow you to fully rotate the
handle, pull the handle out, reposition
it, and let it snap back into place.

OPERATING THE
CONTENDER

USING THE BARNDOORS

The barndoors come attached
to the Contender.

Unfold the barndoors to shape the
beam and prevent light spill.

To remove the barndoors, follow these steps:

1. Pull the barndoor latch away from the
fixture, and twist it so the teeth aren’t
locking the barndoor fixture in place.

2. Slide the barndoors toward the
barndoor latch and off of the fixture.

To replace the barndoors, slide the
fixture into the barndoor mount, and
close the barndoor latch. Make sure
the teeth of the latch fit snugly into the
notches on the barndoor fixture.

instructions

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USING THE TUNGSTEN FILTER

The Contender daylight model

instructions

comes with a tungsten filter that
allows you to match other tungsten
fixtures in your lighting setup.

1. Unlock the barndoor latch to
expose the insert slot.

2. Place the curved end of the
tungsten filter into the slot and
press it down into the insert.

3. Lock the barndoor latch.

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ADJUSTING THE
LIGHT

BRIGHTNESS

With the light turned on, rotate the
control knob to adjust the brightness
from 10% to 100% in 1% increments.

COLOR TEMPERATURE
(CB MODEL ONLY)

The color temperature can be adjusted
from 5600 to 3200 K (daylight to tungsten
balance) in 100 K increments.

1. Press the control knob to activate
color temperature control. The color
temperature indicator will blink.

2. Use the control knob to adjust
the color temperature.

3. Press the control knob to set the
color temperature. The control knob
will revert to brightness control.

ADJUSTING THE FRESNEL LENS

The Contender has an integrated Fresnel
lens that focuses the angle of the beam
from a 25° spot to a 55° flood.

Turn the focusing ring to adjust the beam angle.

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AVAILABLE
ACCESSORY KIT

A separate accessory kit for the
Contender includes an adapter ring
for Profoto-compatible speed rings

instructions

and Profoto OFC softboxes.

The kit also includes an insert frame
that allows you to use your own
customized gel filters and diffusers.

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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS

Light source: 50 W high-density matrix LED array

Lamp life: 100%: 1 hr. 20 min.

50%: 3 hr. 45 min.

Beam angle: 25° to 55°

Color temperature: Daylight: 5600 K

Bicolor: 3200 to 5600 K

CRI: 95

TLCI: 96

Light intensity @ 1 m: 25°: 5400 lx

55°: 2258 lx

Dimming: 100% to 10%

Tungsten equivalent: 150 to 200 W

Battery: NP-F750 4400 mAh

Working voltage: AC: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

DC: 14 to 18 V

Mount: 1/4 in., 3/8 in., Arca-style plate

Dimensions (H × W × L):

Light only:

3.25 × 3.25 × 8.25 in. (8.2 × 8.2 × 21 cm)
With battery module:

3.25 × 3.25 × 11 in. (8.2 × 8.2 × 28 cm)

AC cable length: 6 ft. (1.8 m)

DC cable length: 3 ft. (0.9 m)

Weight (with batteries): 3.05 lb. (1.38 kg)

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TWO-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 two (2) years from the original purchase
date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. Genaray’s responsibility with respect
to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at Genaray’s discretion, of
any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended
environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by Genaray. If the product
has been discontinued, Genaray reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and
function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, GENARAY MAKES NEITHER
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This
warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from
state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Genaray Customer Service Department to obtain a return
merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Genaray along with
the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own
risk and expense.

For more information, or to arrange service, visit www.genaray.com or contact us at [email protected].

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