SLX300. Register your product. Send us your photos. Warranty COLOR CHANGING HEADLIGHT ACCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM. Installation Manual

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1 Register your product In order to provide you with prompt warranty service and technical support please register your product on line at Be sure to have your product serial number ready. This can be found on the bottom of the digital controller. Send us your photos We would love to have pictures of your install on our street gallery. Go to and go to the gallery link for more information. Warranty VARAD s product warranty covers against breakage due to defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty is only valid with proof of purchase from an Authorized VARAD Dealer. VARAD s warranty program does not cover cosmetic damage, and damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence to the product. Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. VARAD shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. Except to the extent provided by this warranty or prohibited by applicable law, there are no implied nor expressed warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of this product. SLX300 COLOR CHANGING HEADLIGHT ACCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM Installation Manual VARAD Corporation USA IM-SLX300v1

2 Thank you for purchasing the SLX300 color changing LED headlight accent lighting system from VARAD. To ensure proper use, please read this manual prior to installation. The SLX300 demonstrates the innovation and technical abilities of the engineering team at VARAD. Our latest kit combines superior functionality with sleek product styling to put your ride at the forefront of the tuner scene. With 4 light heads, LED indicator, and push button activation, you can generate a mind blowing 1000 colors with the color changing pattern or choose from one of 9 preset colors. If you demand the latest in lighting technology, VARAD will take you there. - Enjoy! General System does not turn ON Trouble Warrant Shooting Check Ignition Wire, make sure it is getting constant 12 volts positive when engine is ON. Check fuse. If fuse looks bent or blown replace with a 5amp fast acting glass fuse. LED light head does not work. Check to see that cable between LED light head and wire harness is not damaged. Check to see the connections between light head is correct. Features 1000 colors. 1 Strobing and 1 Breathing pattern. Auto Color changing pattern and 9 preset selectable colors. Auxiliary input lighting - alarm system or courtesy light. Simple 5 piece installation. Push button control with LED that indicates color and pattern. Network with multiple systems Can be used with optional wireless remote - RC100 Expandable to 6 light heads. For technical support: Check website or questions to: techsupport@varad.com 12

3 Precautions SLX300C Replace the fuse only with the type provided in the fuse holder. Failure to do so, can cause malfunction. Only one wired remote control and LED indicator are needed. The digital controller with the wired remote control will be designated as master. Refer to page 8 Quick Start Page Table of contents LED will turn on. & be green Step 4: Push button momentarily and LED will turn red Network mode is now active (push button momentarily to toggle LED to green to deactivate network mode.) Step 5: To exit network set up mode - Turn ignition OFF then ON All Slave systems on the network will replicate the Master system Technical specifications. SLX300 parts list. Installation of LED light head / Required tools. Installation of controllers. Wiring schematic. Wiring schematic. Wiring schematic (Cont.) Operation of SLX300. Operation of SLX300 (Cont.), Auxiliary lighting. Mode features. Networking multiple systems. Trouble shooting. 11

4 Technical Specifications Colors: 1000 Patterns: 1 Strobe, 1 breathing Auto Color Change, 9 preset colors Auxiliary input for trigger with +12v Current draw ma per light head LED Light Head: LED Light head 1.5 x 1.5 x / Wires: Light heads have 12 of cable LED s: 1/2 watt Cree X-Lamp Mode 1 Color Wash Mode Features Mode 1 allows you to select the system color. To set system color push the button momentarily and the digital controller will begin the color wash process. Each time you push the button momentarily the system will start and stop the color wash process leaving you your selected color. Stopping at any particular color will define your system color. The system color will be used for certain patterns in mode 2. For instance, if you stop at purple then all breathing or strobe patterns will be purple. When you return to mode 1 the system will return to the color selected last time. The system color will be indicated on the LED indicator Mode 2 Strobing or Breathing When in mode 2 you can select the strobing or breathing patterns with a momentary push of the button. Mode 3 Preset Colors Mode 3 allows you to select from 9 preset colors. Each time you push the button momentarily the system will go to the next selected preset color. The system color will be indicated on the LED indicator. 1 10

5 Operation of SLX300 Continued There are three modes of operation: Mode 1 - Color Wash Mode 2 - Strobe / Breath Mode 3 - Preset Colors Parts list Four LED light heads. Digital Control Module Harness with LED indicator, switch and fuse. Power wire harness Self tapping screws, 8pcs. Installation manual. Refer to Mode Features on page 10 for details on features for each mode. Turning system OFF Items not show to scale To turn the system off quickly, push and hold button until the LED indicator light turn off. This will take a few seconds only. LED Lightheads Auxiliary lighting Push button switch When connected to an alarm system or interior light source: System will activate red leds each time a +12v trigger is applied to the orange auxiliary input wire. This function only operates when the ignition is off. LED indicator 9 2

6 Wire stripper Wire cutter Assorted drill bits Cordless drill Screwdriver Required tools Installation of LED light heads Visually inspect the headlights of your vehicle to determine a suitable location for mounting each LED light head. Hold the LED light head up in the prospective mounting location to verify that it will not interfere with existing parts inside the housing. When you have found a suitable location, begin to install light head. Mark each drilling point and drill each hole with a 1 drill bit. Install the light heads facing in toward the center of the head light. Repeat the process for each light head. At this point take the wires from each end of the light head and run them towards each other. Once again checking location to verify that it will not interfere with existing parts under the vehicle. Run the wires to the controller inside the vehicle. Operation of SLX300 The SLX300 is operated with a single button remote control. All features can be controlled by two types of button operations: Push and Hold (greater than 1 second) to change modes. Push and release (momentary) to change features in selected mode. For example: To turn system ON Push button switch Push and hold button until Mode 1 is active. The system will power up and go into Mode 1 (Color Wash). The default color is blue. Push button momentarily and system will begin the color wash. Each momentary push of the button will stop or start the cycling. Refer to Mode Features on page 10 for more details. 3 8

7 Wiring Schematic Continued Connect wiring harness as indicated below to the vehicles electrical system: Red wire - Battery Positive Yellow wire - Ignition (+12v when ignition is ON ) Orange wire - Positive +12v trigger from Alarm system or courtesy light U Installation of LED & Switch Install the single button momentary switch and LED indicator inside the vehicle. Find a location that will allow all the wires to the LED light heads to connect without binding. The momentary switch should be installed in a location within reach of the controller. Black wire - Negative (ground), and momentary switch / LED indicator White wire - networking wire I When all LED light heads are connected and installed you can proceed to the Operation of SLX300 section. 7 4

8 Wiring Schematic U White wire - Networking I Momentary switch LED indicator There are no specific plug locations for plugging in the LED light heads. 5 6