Godox TL30 RGB Tube Light Instruction Manual

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing this Godox Product! The RGB Tube Light TL30 is a multifunctional RGB light with dual color temperature, high light brightness, and wireless adjustment. It is suitable for almost all shooting occasions, including live streaming, camping, makeup application, portrait shooting, video recording, wedding photography, and children's photography. It is portable and easy to operate.

Features:

• Freely switch between LED CCT mode, RGB mode, and 37 special effects modes.
• Easy adjustment of color temperature, light brightness, hue, and color saturation.
• Remote control via smartphone APP.
• Use in combination to create more creative light groups.
• Both ends feature magnetic absorption function, allowing attachment to iron surfaces.
• Lightweight and portable, it can be held by hand, and the angle can be flexibly changed.

Warning

• Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or damp conditions.
• Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• As this product does not have waterproof function, please take measures for waterproofing in rainy or damp environments.
• Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals, and other similar materials. In certain circumstances, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit, potentially causing fire or electromagnetic interference.
• This product has a built-in lithium battery. Do not disassemble, impact, squeeze, or put it into fire. If serious bulging occurs, please discontinue use. Do not use or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 40°C.

Names of Parts

An illustration shows the Godox TL30 light with numbered components:

• 1. Main Body
• 2. Power Switch
• 3. MOD Button
• 4. DIM Button
• 5. Select Dial
• 6. Display
• 7. Type-C USB Port
• 8. Screw Hole
• 9. Magnetic Absorption

What's in the Box

• Body *1
• Metal Piece *3
• 3M Paster * 3 pairs
• Portable Bag *1
• Type-C Charging Cable *1
• Lanyard *1
• Instruction Manual *1

Battery Management

1. Power Supply

The built-in lithium battery can offer approximately 1 hour of lighting at 100% brightness when fully charged. The light can also be charged through a USB cable.

2. Charge

The whole charging process takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes when using a 5V/2A charger (optional). The battery symbol on the display will blink during charging and show full grids when fully charged.

Operation

1. Power Switch

Long press the power switch button for 1.5 seconds to turn the device on or off. The current information will be displayed on the OLED panel.

2. Mode Selection: CCT Mode/RGB Mode/Special Effects Mode

Press the MOD button to switch between different modes. The display will show CCT for Bicolor Mode, HSI for RGB Mode, and FX for Special Effects Mode.

2.1 Bicolor Mode

2.1.1 Color Temperature Adjustment

Turn the select dial to adjust the color temperature from 2700K to 6500K. Adjust in 500-unit increments (quick) or 100-unit increments (normal) by turning the select dial. Press the DIM button again to confirm, and the parameter will stop flashing.

2.1.2 Brightness Adjustment

Press the DIM button, then press the DIM button again; the brightness value will blink. Turn the select dial to adjust the brightness value from 0% to 100%. Adjust in 10-unit increments (quick) or 1-unit increments (normal) by turning the select dial. Press the DIM button again to confirm.

2.1.3 Hue (G/M Tint) Adjustment

In CCT mode, press the MOD button to switch to the G/M tint adjustment interface. Turn the select dial to adjust the hue from -50 to +50. Adjust in 5-unit increments (quick) or 1-unit increments (normal) by turning the select dial.

2.2 Colorful Mode

2.2.1 Hue (H) Adjustment

Press the MOD button to switch to the HSI interface. Press down the select dial to choose H, then turn the select dial to adjust the hue from 0° to 360°. Adjust in 10-unit increments (quick) or 1-unit increments (normal) by turning the select dial.

2.2.2 Saturation (S) Adjustment

In the HSI interface, press down the select dial to choose S, then turn the select dial to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100. Adjust in 10-unit increments (quick) or 1-unit increments (normal) by turning the select dial.

3. Special Effects Modes (13 categories divided into 37 kinds)

3.1 Category Selection

Press the MOD button to switch to the FX interface. Turn the select dial to choose light effects categories from 1 to 13.

3.2 Mode Selection (I, II, III)

After choosing a category, press down the multifunctional select dial to select modes I, II, or III.

3.3 Special Effects List

Bluetooth Control

4.1 Bluetooth ON/OFF

Long press the MOD button to enter the Bluetooth interface. Turn the select dial to choose Bluetooth and press down to set it to ON or OFF.

4.2 APP Download

Scan the QR code to download the "Godox Light" smartphone APP (available for Android and Apple systems). For more smartphone APP operations, please refer to the "Help" section within the APP for detailed guidance.

4.3 Bluetooth Reset

In the Bluetooth interface, turn the select dial to choose RESET. Then, press down the select dial until "RESET" is displayed. The screen will automatically return to the Bluetooth interface after a successful reset.

Note: The APP can be used directly with the first installed device (smartphone or iPad). When changing to another mobile device, the light must be reset before normal APP usage.

Technical Data

* Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Maintenance

This product, excluding consumables like the adapter and adapter cable, is supported with a one-year warranty. Avoid sudden impacts and dust accumulation. Maintenance must be performed by Godox's authorized maintenance department, which can provide original accessories. Unauthorized service will void the warranty. If the product malfunctions or gets wet, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals. Changes made to specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

Warranty

Dear customers, this warranty card is an important certificate for applying for maintenance service. Please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safekeep it.

Product Information

Seller Information

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Applicable Products

This document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance Information. Other products or accessories (e.g., promotional items, giveaways, and additional accessories) are not included in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period

The warranty period for products and accessories is implemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the purchase date registered on the warranty card.

How to Get the Maintenance Service

If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service hotline for assistance. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide a valid warranty card. If a valid warranty card cannot be provided, Godox may offer maintenance service upon confirmation that the product or accessory falls within the maintenance scope, but this is not considered an obligation.

Inapplicable Cases

The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

• The product or accessory has expired its warranty period.
• Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance, or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging/unplugging of external equipment, falling off or squeezing by external force, contact with or exposure to improper temperature, solvents, acids, bases, flooding, or damp environments.
• Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized institutions or personnel during installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, or detachment.
• The original identifying information of the product or accessory has been modified, altered, or removed.
• No valid warranty card is provided.
• Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, non-standard, or non-publicly released software.
• Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident.
• Breakage or damage that cannot be attributed to the product itself.

In such situations, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties, and Godox assumes no responsibility. Damage caused by parts, accessories, and software beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. Normal discoloration, abrasion, and consumption are not considered breakage within the maintenance scope.

Maintenance and Service Support Information

The warranty period and service types for products are implemented according to the following Product Maintenance Information:

Godox After-sale Service Call: 0755-29609320-8062