Lighting Tutorial: Genaray Torpedo LED

The Genaray Torpedo Portable Focusing BLT-60 is a compact, powerful 60 W COB LED light designed for photographers and videographers who need a versatile studio lighting solution. This tutorial provides the basics on using the Genaray Torpedo. 

What you're working with

Turning the Genaray Torpedo on & off

• Press the ON button on the rear control panel to power up.
• Press OFF to shut it down.
• The LCD shows brightness percentage (and color temp on BLT-60B models). 

Adjusting Brightness

• With the light on, use UP to increase output and DOWN to decrease it.
• Range: 1% (very dim) to 100% (full power).

Focusing the Beam

The light has a Fresnel focusing lens that lets you go from:

• Tight “spot” beam (15°) - for long throw or hard light
• Wide “flood” beam (75°) - for broad, soft area coverage

Changing focus

Rotate the yellow focusing ring on the front of the light:

• Clockwise → tighter spotlight
• Counter-clockwise → wider floodlight

Note: This lets you go from pinpoint accents to general illumination quickly.

Using Barndoors, Diffusers & Filters

Barndoors:

• Unfold the four flaps to shape and block spill light.
• Close one side to cut light off a wall or control edges.

Diffusers & Color Filters:

• Remove barndoors by loosening their screws.
• Place a diffuser or color filter over the lens (inner edge).
• Re-attach barndoors over the diffuser/filter.

Note: Diffusers soften the light, and color filters add creative or correction tones.

Color Temperature (BLT-60B Only)

If you have the bi-color BLT-60B version:

• Press Mode until the color temp starts blinking.
• Use UP/DOWN to adjust between warm (3200 K) and daylight (5600 K).
• Press Mode again to lock it in.

Cooling and safety tips

• The unit has a quiet fan that kicks in only when needed to keep temperatures down.
• Don’t block ventilation slots.
• Avoid water or very humid environments - the BLT-60 isn’t weatherproof.
• Never stare directly into the beam.

Troubleshooting Basics

• Light doesn’t turn on? Check power connection or state of batteries.
• Brightness fluctuates on battery? Battery charge is dropping - swap or recharge.
• Fan running loudly? Ensure adequate airflow around the unit.