Aputure DEC User manual

Product Manual
English

Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing the Aputure DEC
Aputure DEC is a wireless remote adapter that allows you to attach Canon EF-mount lenses to MFT
mount or E-mount cameras. Remote controlled by 2.4GHz FSK radio signal, it features stable and accurate
aperture turning, smooth focus pulling, start/stop recording and even more. The Aputure DEC helps you
to expand the possibilities of Canon EF-mount lenses when you capture video with cine style camera.
DEC, Driving EOS lens for Cine.
Intended use
Detailed product manual for Aputure DEC can be found on the movie solution page on
www.aputure.com .
Please read this product manual carefully.
Keep this product manual. Always include this product manual when passing the products on to
third parties.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this product manual as stated.
WARNING：Do not touch the product’s electrical contacts with your ngers. This is to prevent
the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause the product to malfunction.
Only use a microber and dry cloth to clean the product.
Operate carefully to not cause any damage by dropping or causing shock damage to the product.
Do not leave the product near anything that has a strong magnetic eld such as a magnet or electric
motor. Also avoid using or leaving the product near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a
large antenna. Strong magnetic elds can cause the product to malfunction or destroy data transferring.
Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can
cause the product to malfunction.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use the product near water and do not expose it to
rain or moisture.
Keep the product stored in a cool and dry place.
Except for changing the MFT-mount or E-mount, disassembling the product yourself is forbidden.
Please have the product checked by an authorized service or agent if your product has a problem
The malfunctions caused by your no allowed disassembling are not under the warranty.
Use of original Aputure cable accessories is recommended. Please note that this warranty does not
apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-original Aputure accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
The product is certicated by ROSH, CE 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 malfunction,
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 specications change.
The user has read the instructions of this manual.
The user is using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this
product manual.
“Improper use” means using the products other than as described in these instructions or under
operating conditions which dier from those described herein.
Foreword
Intended use of the Aputure DEC means:

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Adapter
Grip Claw clip
Lens caps Spacer
Charge & Update cable
Sony D Type cable (for SONY series)
Lanc cable
GH series cable (for Panasonic GH series)
Warranty card Product manual safe case
Trademarks
Canon is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon INC in the P.R.C. and other countries.
Panasonic is a trademark or registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation in the P.R.C. and other
countries.
BMPCC is a trademark or registered trademark of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd in the P.R.C. and other
countries.
All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
Item check list
Before starting, please check that all the following items have been included with Aputure DEC. If
anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
DC IN
DC IN

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Nomenclature
OLED screen
A stop
B stop
IRIS LOCK
START/STOP button
Focus shifter
1/4”socket
Charge port
Aperture wheel
Power switch
Camera mount
(For MFT/For E-mount)
Power switch
Charge / Remote
/ Update port
Lens release button
*Directed by the arrow
Lens lock pin
Contacts
OLED screen
Camera mount index
Lens mount index
1. Adapter
2. Grip

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Operations
Release the shifts on both sides to open the safe case. You need loosen the balance valve clockwise
before if needed.
1. Opening the safe case
Aputure DEC can be set on rocker, tripod, shoulder and other supporting systems.
1. Claw Clip
2. Spacer
Install some small cameras such as BMPCC with a spacer on a tripod.
Installations
*You can choose either side as the picture shows according to your habit.
Locking part

5V/1A
Align the dierent dots on the adapter and lens and turn the lens by the arrow until it snaps into place.
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Charge & Update
Charge the grip and the adapter by connecting to a USB cable (the Charge & Update cable support),
which should be attached to an AC adapter (5V 1A).
The battery icon will blink while charging When this icon shows, that means the battery is
fully charged.
2. Charging the adapter and grip
Canon EF mount lens (red dot) Canon EF-S mount lens (white dot)
3. Attaching a lens and a camera
* The grip will blink as follows:
Showing low battery of the adapter
(the same display appears on the adapter)
Showing low battery of the grip
(without display on the adapter)

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Align the dierent dots on the adapter and camera and turn the adapter by the arrow until it snaps into
place.
Turning it the opposite direction can cause the lens to demount.
* Please rst turn o all the power of the devices, then push down the lens release button as the pasted
arrow shows on the button before detaching or changing the lens.
4. Connecting the remote cable
Connect the remote cables to the cameras according to the dierent ports and cables showed in the
pictures.
Examples for connecting:
(1) Connect the adapter with BMPCC by Lanc cable.
(2) Connect the adapter with SONY NEX-VG20 by Lanc cable- SONY D type cable.
(3) Connect the adapter with GH4 by GH series cable .
Sony E-mount series
Panasonic GH series
BMD series
DEC for MFT DEC for E-mount Sony E-mount series
Panasonic GH series
BMD series
Lanc
GH Series
Sony D Type
Lanc

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5. Power on
Power on the adapter and grip, the OLEDs will display the same as the picture below.
7. Adjusting the aperture
8. Speed changeable focus pull
6. Starting/Stopping recording
By pressing <Start/Stop>, you can start or stop the video
recording.
Aperture wheel Aperture Display
Dial < > to set your desired aperture in every 1/3 EV steps. Left for the minimum and right for the
maximum. The OLED screens on both adapter and grip will display the f value.
Dial < > to move the focus. Turn left to move the focus
faraway and right for closer. The more you move the focus shifter,
the faster the focus change will be.
MaxMin

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Tips and trouble setting
Pairing...
9. A, B stops and IRIS LOCK
Button Meaning Display
Pair_OK
1. Please full charge the Aputure DEC the rst time you use it.
2. Aputure DEC is able to work while charging by connecting to USB cable which attached to an AC
adapter (5V 1A).
3. Please charge the Aputure DEC within 3 minutes after the low battery icon appeared in case of
unstable work.
4. Please charge for the grip before using it again if it was powered o because of low battery.
5. Aputure DEC has been paired before shipping. You can follow the steps below if it is needed.
1) Adapter keeps OFF;
2) First press <START/STOP> of the Grip,then simultaneously Press<ON/OFF> of the Grip. The Grip will display "Pairing..."
3) Pull <ON/OFF> of the adapter to <ON>.The OLEDs both display "Pair_OK". This means pairing is nished.
6. The aperture value of some lenses cannot be displayed correctly.
7. Numerous focus pulling may change the memory of stop A and B.
8. The <START/STOP> button cannot be used when in <IRIS LOCK> mode in case of malfunction,
press <IRIS LOCK> to cancel the mode and start to record.
9. Suggest to use the Canon EF L lens or Canon STM lens. Other lenses especially made by the third party
may cause the incoherent movement when being controlled by the DEC.
10. Please rst set the camera to be in "Release without Lens enabled" mode if it does have before using
together with the DEC.
For example, you have to set the Panasonic GH4 as follows - "Custom->Shoot w/o lens->ON".
11. Please update rmware of the adapter according to the direction on our ocial updating
website: http://www.aputure.com/dec/update/
Press < IRIS LOCK >
Press (hold)：Start/Stop vibrate alert.
Press： Set/Cancel maximum aperture.
Press < A >/< B >
< A >： Set/Cancel A stop.
< B >： Set/Cancel B stop.
<A>< B >： Set/Cancel A and B stop;
supporting to change A/B stop of focus
in different rate.

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Specications
Components
Battery Capacity
Charge/Remote/Update port
Charge Voltage
Battery Voltage
Peak Current
Battery Durance
Temperature
Operation
Storage
Humidity
Remote Rate
Remote Range
Construction Accessories
Lens Compatible
Camera Compatible
Adapter
700mAh
Micro USB
5V
3.7V
≤500mA
≤5h
Based on a fully charged Li-ion battery,
a Canon EF 24-70mm/2.8L II USM and CIPA testing standards.
65±20% (without condensation)
2.4GHz
≤100m
1/4” jack
Canon EF, EF-S AF lenses
MFT(Micro 4/3 )-mount (for all frame sizes) camera
E-mount (for all frame sizes) camera
The list of tested capable Lenses is below and more can be found on the ocial website:
http://www.aputure.com/dec-compatible-lens-list
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 24-105mm f/4L USM
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
EF 100mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Grip
2600 mAh
Micro USB (charge only）
5V
3.7V
≤300mA
≤48h
Claw clip
0℃-40℃
-20℃-60℃