amaran F21x User manual
amaran F21x
Product Manual
English
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When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions before using.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any fixture is used by or near
children. Do not leave the fixture unattended while in use.
3. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot surfaces.
4. 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.
5. Position any power cables such that they will not be tripped over,
pulled, or put into contact with hot surfaces.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing "amaran" LED photography lights - amaran
F21x.
Amaran F21x is amaran newly designed cost performance light fixture.
Compact structure design, compact and light, excellent texture.
Has a high performance level, such as high brightness, high color render-
ing index, can adjust the brightness, etc. It can be used with variety of
lighting accessories to achieve lighting effects and enrich product usage
patterns. So that the product to meet the needs of different occasions light
control, easy to achieve professional level photography.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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8. Let the lighting fixture cool completely before storing. Unplug the
power cable from lighting fixture before storing and store the cable at
assigned space of thecarrying case.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fixture in
water or any other liquids.
10. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble this
service personnel when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassem-
bly may cause electric shock when the lighting fixture is in use.
11. The use of any accessory attachment not recommended by the
manufacturer may increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
any persons operating the fixture.
12. Please power this fixture by connecting it to a grounded outlet.
13. Please do not block the ventilation or do not look at
the LED light source directly when it is powered on.
Please do not touch the LED light source in any condition.
14. Please do not place the LED lighting fixture near any flammable
object.
15. Only use a dry microfiber cloth to clean the product.
16. Please do not use the light fixture in wet condition on account of
electric shock may be caused.
17. Please have the product checked by an authorized service person-
nel agent if the product has a problem. Any malfunctions caused by
unauthorized disassembly are not covered by the warranty. The user
may pay for maintenance.
18. We recommend only using the original Aputure cable accessories.
Please note that any malfunctions caused by using unauthorized
accessories are not covered by the warranty. The user may pay for
maintenance.
CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH LED
Light Source Surface
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FCC Compliance Statement
19. This product is certified by RoHS, CE, KC, PSE, and FCC. Please
operate the product in full compliance with relevant country's
standards. Any malfunctions caused by incorrect use are not covered
by warranty. The user may pay for maintenance.
20. 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.
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.
(2) 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 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. This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure require-
ments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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F21x (1 pc)
Extension Cable(1 pc)
Soft Box (1 pc) 45°Grid (1 pc) Fabric Diffusion 1 (1 pc)
Fabric Diffusion 2 (1 pc)
Carry Case (1 pc)
AC Cable (1 pc) Bracket A(1 pc) Bracket B(1 pc)
Power Adapter (1 pc)
Control Box(1 pc) Frame (1 pc) Tie Down (1 pc)
Components List
Please make sure all accessories listed below are completed before using. If not, please
contact with your sellers immediately.
(*Anton Bauer or
V-mount)
Tips: The illustrations in the manual are only diagrams for reference. Due to the continuous
development of new versions of the product, if there are any differences between the product
and the user manual diagrams, please refer to the product itself.
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Frame Mounting Corner
LED Lamp Beads
Mounting Hole
Cable
Components List
1. Lamp Head
Frame Mounting Corner
Velcro
DC Output DC IN
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Lanyard
Battery Plate
1/4 Screw
DMX / Firmware
upgrade Port
Protective column
Quick-Release Plate
2. Control Box
DMX
DC Output
ON/OFF
LIGHT MODE
MENU CCT
MODE
OLED Screen
TRIGGER
Setting Up the Light
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Front of the frame Back of the frame
2
1. Disassembly and assembly of X-type frame. After pulling out the bolts in the
direction shown in the picture, unfold the four support rods, and then loosen the
fixing bolts to lock the support rods.
2.Disassembly and assembly of the lamp body and X-shaped bracket. Insert the
four support rods into the blocks at the four corners of the lamp body in turn.
When removing, pull out the four support rods in turn in the opposite direction.
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3.Installation of soft box.
The side of the soft box with grooves corresponds to the side of the lamp body with
the power cord. Then attach the velcro of the lamp body and the soft box in turn and
then install the fabric diffusion and grid.
4.Fasten the lamp body.
Adjust the lamp body to a suitable height, rotate the tightening handle to fix the lamp
body on the tripod, and then adjust the lamp body to the required angle, Then tighten
the locking handle.
Bracket A Bracket B
* Light stand is not standard.
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2
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Powering up the Light
Powered by AC
Lanyard
Power Adapter For V-Mount
For Anton Bauer
DC Output
DC IN
AC 100V-240V
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Powered by DC
Lanyard
Battery
V-Mount Battery
Anton Bauer Battery
DC Output
DMX
Operations
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How to use the extension cord
1.Turning on the Light
2.Manual Control
*The battery is not standard.
*When removing the wire, because of self-locking device at the wire connection, please press
or rotate the spring lock on the connector before pulling it out. Do not pull it out forcibly.
*Extension cable, control box and lamp body need to correspond, and different models cannot
be mixed.
AC 100V-240V
~
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DMX
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2.2.2 Press the INT button to select FX mode, then rotate the INT control knob to
toggle between Paparazzi , Lightning , TV ,Fire, Strobe,Explosion,Fault Bulb, Pulsing ,
Fireworks.
2.1 Press the Light Mode button to enter the interface
2.2.1 Press the INT knob, select CCT mode to adjust color temperature (2500K~7500K)，
brightness (0%~100%) .
*Under Lightning and Explosion effects, press the TRIGGER knob, will trigger the effects ; under other
effects press the INT TRIGGER to circulate or stop the effects.
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2.2.3 Press the INT knob, after selecting the CFX mode, Rotate the INT knob to select
the Picker FX, Music FX, and TouchBar FX.
2.3.2 Frequency Selection
Press the INT knob to enter the Frequency Selection, Rotate the INT knob to select the
frequency (+0~2000Hz).
2.3 Press the MENU button to enter MENU, as shown in the figure below.
2.3.1 DMX Mode
Press the INT knob to enter the DMX mode, and rotate the INT knob to adjust the DMX
channel (001~512).
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2.3.3 Dimming Curve
Press the INT knob to enter the dimming curve menu, rotate the INT knob to select
“Exp; Log; S-curve; Linear”Dimming curve, then press the INT knob to confirm the
selection.
2.3.4 BT Reset
Press the INT knob to enter the BT Reset, rotate the INT knob to select "Yes", press the
INT knob to reset the Bluetooth; select "No" to return to the main menu.
2.3.5 BT Serial NO.
Rotate the INT knob to select the BT serial NO, press the INT knob to enter the BT serial
NO. interface to display the Bluetooth serial number
2.3.6 Studio Mode
Rotate the INT knob to select the studio mode, press the INT knob to enter the studio
mode interface, rotate the INT knob to select "Yes" or "No", and then short press the INT
knob to confirm.
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2.3.7 Language
Rotate the INT knob to select the language menu, press the INT knob to enter the
language setting interface, rotate the INT knob to select "English" or "Chinese", and then
press the INT knob to confirm.
2.3.8 Firmware Version
Rotate the INT knob to select the Firmware Version, press the INT knob to enter the
firmware version interface, short press the INT knob again to return to the main menu.
2.3.9 Update Firmware
Rotate the INT knob to select Update Firmware, short press the INT knob to enter the
firmware upgrade interface, rotate the INT knob to select "Yes" or "No", and then press
the INT knob to confirm.
2.3.10 Factory Reset
Rotate the INT knob to select Factory Reset, press the INT knob to enter the Factory
Reset interface, rotate the INT knob to select "Yes" or "No", and then press the INT knob
to confirm.
3.DMX Control
3.1 Connecting Type-c to DMX adapter to controller
3.2 Connect a standard DMX controller
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*Type-c to DMX adapter is not standard
DMX
Connecting DMX to only one light
Daisy chaining multiple lights using DMX
DMX512
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX
DMX512
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX
DMX
4. Using the Sidus Link APP
You 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.
3.3 The DMX interface schematic:
3.4 DMX Channel Selection
In DMX mode, match the channel of your DMX controller with the light, and then
control the light via DMX controller.
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Sidus.link/app/help
Get Sidus Link RApp
Signal Common
Data 2+ (Optional
Secondary Data Link)
Data 2- (Optional
Secondary Data Link)
Data 1-
(Primary Data Link)
Data 1+
(Primary Data Link)
PUSH
1
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5
Data 2+ (Optional
Secondary Data Link)
Data 2- (Optional
Secondary Data Link)
Signal Common
Data 1-
(Primary Data Link)
Data 1+
(Primary Data Link)
PUSH
1
2
3
4
5
5. Specifications
Photometrics
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≥98
12 ~ 28.8V
CRI
Distance (m)
Illuminance (lux)
Bare Bulb
Softbox (1/2 stop)
Bare Bulb
Softbox (1/2 stop)
Bare Bulb
Softbox (1/2 stop)
Bare Bulb
Softbox (1/2 stop)
0.5m 1m 3m
2500K
CCT
3200K
4300K
5600K
2500K~7500K
Power Output
Power Input
48V
100W (Max)
≥95
120W (Max)
V-Mount battery
V-mount battery compatibility 16.8V ,26V, 28.8V battery full output.
Power adapter output
OLEDDisplay
Cooling Mode
Manual, Sidus Link APP, DMX
Light fixture Natural heat dissipation
Natural heat dissipation
Controller
Controlling method
≤ 80m / 262.5ft，2.4G Hz
Remote control distance
(Bluetooth)
CCT
TLCI
Voltage
2.5A (Max)
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 40°C
48V
Power Supply
Operating Current
9580 3130 342
5530 1678 222
10510 3208 376
6160 1833 240
11120 3456 391
6390 1873 246
11200 3632 400
6590 1944 263
Trademarks
Bowens is a trademark registered by Bowens in China and other countries.
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* These are average data measured in the laboratory, there will be slight differences in the
brightness, color temperature and other parameters of different lights.
You can find a detailed user guide for this device on our website www.aputure.com.
Bare Bulb
Softbox (1/2 stop)
Bare Bulb
Softbox (1/2 stop)
6500K
7500K
12170 3670 435
7060 2116 279
13470 3960 454
7170 2216 297
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