Amaran 100xProduct Manual
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Aputure “Amaran” series of LED photography lights – Amaran 100X.Amaran 100x is Amaran series of newly designed high-cost performance lamps. Compact structure design, compact and light, excellent texture.Has a high-performance level, such as high brightness, high indication, can adjust the brightness, etc. It can be used with the existing Bowens Mount lighting accessories to achieve a variety of lighting effects and enrich product usage patterns. So that the product to meet the needs of different occasions lights control, easy to achieve professional-level photography.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read and understand all instructions before using.
- Close supervision is necessary when any fixture is used by or near children. Do not leave the fixture unattended while in use.
- Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot surfaces.
- Do not operate the fixture if a cord is damaged, or if the fixture has been dropped or damaged, until it has been examined by qualified service personnel.
- Position any power cables such that they will not be tripped over, pulled, or put into contact with hot surfaces.
- If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with an amperage rating at least equal to that of the fixture should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the fixture may overheat.
- Always unplug the lighting fixture from the electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing, or when not in use. Never yank the cord to remove the plug from the outlet.Detailed product manual can be found on www.aputure.com
- Let the lighting fixture cool completely before storing.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fixture in water or any other liquids.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble this fixture. Contact [email protected] or take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly may cause electric shock when the lighting fixture is in use.
- The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to any persons operating the fixture.
- Power this fixture by connecting it to a grounded outlet.
- Please remove the protective cover before powering on the light.
- Please remove the protective cover before using the reflector.
- Please do not block the ventilation and do not look at the light directly when it is powered on.
- Please do not place the LED lighting fixture near any liquids or other flammable objects.
- Only use a dry microfiber cloth to clean the product.
- Please have the product checked by an authorized service personnel agent if your product has a problem.
- The malfunctions caused by unauthorized disassembly are not covered under the warranty.
- We recommend only using the original Aputure cable accessories. Please note that our warranty for this product does not apply to any repairs required due to any malfunctions of unauthorized Aputure accessories, although you may request such repairs for a fee.
- This product is certified by RoHS, CE, KC, PSE, and FCC.Please operate the product in full compliance with the operation standards. Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising from malfunctions, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
- The instructions and information in this manual are based on thorough, controlled company testing procedures. Further notice will not be given if the design or specifications change.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: 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 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected to.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Warning Statement:This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.Check listWhen you unbox the product, please make sure all the items listed below are included.Otherwise, please contact the seller immediately
Product Details
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Installations
- Attaching/detaching the protection coverPush the handle of the lever in the direction of the arrow shown in the picture, and rotate the cover to pull it out. Reverse rotation will put the protective cover into.
* Notice: Always remove the protection cover prior to turning on the light. Always re-install the cover when packing it away. - Installation and removal of 55° ReflectorPush the lever handle according to the arrow direction shown in the picture, and rotate the 55° Reflector into it. Rotating in the opposite direction pulls out the 55° Reflector.
- Setting up the LightAdjust the lamp body to the appropriate height, rotate tie-down to fix the lamp body on the tripod, then adjust the lamp body to the required angle, and tighten the lock handle.
- Soft light umbrella installationInsert the soft light handle into the hole and lock the lock knob on the hole.
- Adapter mountingRun the wire rope through the adapter clasp and hang it on the bracket.
* Notice: Always remove the protection cover prior to turning on the light. Always re-install the cover when packing it away.
The power supply
Powered by AC
* Please press the spring-loaded lock button on the power cord to remove the power cord.Do not pull it out forcibly.
Operations
- Press the power button to turn the light on and off
- Manual control2.1 Brightness adjustmentA. Rotate the INT adjusting knob to adjust the brightness with 1% variable, and the brightness change range is (0-100) %, and display the change of (0-100) % in real-time on the LIGHT body OLED display;B. Click the INT adjustment knob to quickly switch the brightness level: 20%→40%→60%→80% →100%→20%→40%→60%→80%→ 80%→ 40%→60%→80%→100% cycle switch.2.2 CCTS adjustmentA. Rotate the CCT adjusting knob to increase or decrease with 100K as the change amount to change the current CCT value (2700K-6500K), and display (2700K-6500K) CCT value in real-time on the light body display screen.B. Click the CCT adjustment knob to quickly switch the color temperature shift: 2700K→3200K →4300K→5500K→6500K→2700K→3200K→4300K→5500K→6500K cycle switch.
- Wireless mode adjustmentThe user can connect the light body named Amaran 100x-xxxxxx through the Bluetooth of the mobile phone or tablet (Bluetooth serial number). At this time, the light body can be controlledwirelessly through the mobile phone or tablet. When the light effect is controlled by APP, the word “FX” is displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD.In wireless mode, 9 lighting effects can be controlled through App: paparazzi, fireworks, faulty bulb, lightning, TV, pulse, flash, explosion, and Fire. And App can control all kinds of light effectCCT, brightness, frequency.
- Reset Bluetooth4.1 Long press the Bluetooth Reset button to reset Bluetooth.4.2 During the Reset process, the LCD displays BT Reset and the Bluetooth icon is flashing, and the percentage shows the current Reset progress (1%-50%-100%).4.3 The LCD will display [Success] 2 seconds after the Bluetooth reset is successful.4.4 If the Bluetooth reset is unsuccessful, the LCD will display [Failure] and disappear after 2 seconds.4.5 After resetting the light’s Bluetooth connection, your mobile phone or tablet will be able to connect to and control the light.
- OTA modeFirmware updates can be updated online via the Sidus Link app for OTA updates.
- Using the Sidus Link APPYou can download the Sidus Link app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store for enhancing the functionality of the light. Please visit sidus.link/app/help for more details regarding how to use the app to control your Aputure lights.
4.5 After resetting the light’s Bluetooth connection, your mobile phone or tablet will be able to connect to and control the light.
Specifications
| Ughl operating Cutter* | 2.7A | Power Consumption | 130W maximum |
| Light POMO supply | OC 4Y | Cooling Mode | AM< coding |
| Adaplef Paolo Supply | AC 100-240Y XV60112 | CRI | ≥95 |
| TLCI | x90 | APP Control Type | Bluetooth |
| Color Tempeense | 2700K-6500K | Remote Ability | sICIOrn |
| RaoFtequency | 2.44Hz | ||
| Sizes (L*W*H) | 207.5x154x164.8mm |
Photometrics
| CCT | Distance\Illumination | lm | 3m | 5m |
| 2700K | Bare Bulb | 229 k | 27 k | 10 fc |
| 2470 lux | 290 lux | 110 lux | ||
| Hyper-Reflector | 2090 k | 214 k | 74 fc | |
| 22500 lux | 2300 lux | 800 lux | ||
| 3200K | Bare Bulb | 279 k | 33 k | 12 fc |
| 3000 lux | 350 lux | 130 lux | ||
| Hyper-Reflector | 2587 fc | 264 k | 93 k | |
| 27850 lux | 2840 lux | 1000 lux | ||
| 5600K | Bare Bulb | 344 k | 40 fc | 16 fc |
| 3700 lux | 430 lux | 170 lux | ||
| Hyper-Reflector | 3187 fc | 325 fc | 114 k | |
| 34300 lux | 3500 lux | 1230 lux | ||
| 6500K | Bare Bulb | 307 k | 36 k | 14 fc |
| 3300 lux | 390 lux | 150 lux | ||
| Hyper-Reflector | 2889 fc | 293 fc | 102 fc | |
| 31100 lux | 3150 lux | 1100 lux |
* This is an averaged result, the number might be slightly different on each light.
GUARANTEE CARD
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Aputure Imaging Industries Co.,Ltd.Inspection: QualifiedAdd F/3. Building 21. Longjun Industrial Estate. Heping West Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Service Warranty
Aputure Imaging Industries Co., Ltd. warrants the original consumer purchaser from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase. For more details of warranty visit www.aputure.comImportant:Keep your original sales receipt. Be sure the dealer has written on it the date, serial No. of the product. This information is required for warranty service.This warranty does not cover:
- Damage that is the result of misuse, abuse, accident (including but not limited to damage by water), faulty connection, defective or maladjusted associated equipment, or the use of the product with equipment for which it was not intended.
- Cosmetic defects that appear more than thirty (30) days after the date of purchase. Cosmetic damage caused by improper handling is also excluded.
- Damage occurs while the product is being shipped to whoever will service it.
This warranty is void if:
- The product identification or serial No. label is removed or defaced in any way.
- The product is serviced or repaired by anyone other than Aputure or an authorized Aputure dealer or service agency.
report this adAputure Imaging Industries Co., Ltd.Add: F/3, Building 21, Longjun industrial estate, HePing West Road, Shenzhen, GuangdongE-MAIL: [email protected]Sales Contact: (86)0755-83285569-613
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