Aputure LightStorm LS 60d User manual

Product Manual
English
LS 60d

Foreword
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing Aputure “Light Storm” LS 60d.
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 fixture unattended while
in use.
3. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot
surface.
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.
The Aputure LS 60d is a series of light storm brand new
design with its own optical system lamps. The lamp
integrates a new lens design to greatly improve the optical
quality and texture of low-power light sources. Compact
structure design, metal lamp body, excellent texture. LS
60d/x is the fixture with weather resistance design, to meet
more severe use scenarios. Cooperate with the use of Barn
doors, soft light box and other accessories to enrich the use
form of products. So that the product to meet the needs of
light control in different occasions, easy to achieve
broadcast level photography.

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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.
8. Let the lighting fixture cool completely before storing.
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 fixture. Contact Aputure Customer Service
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.
11. 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.
12. Power this fixture by connecting it to a grounded outlet.
13. Please remove the protective film from the optical lens
before use.
14. Please do not block the ventilation and do not look at
the light directly when it is powered on.
15. Please do not place the LED lighting fixture near any
liquids or other flammable objects.
16. Only use a dry microfiber cloth to clean the product.
17 Please have the product checked by authorized service
personnel agent if your product has a problem.
18. The malfunctions caused by unauthorized disassemble
are not covered under the warranty.

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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.
RF warning statement:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.

Check list
When you unbox the product, please make sure all the items listed below are included.
Otherwise, please contact the seller immediately.
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LS 60d Lamp Head
(1 pc)
Adapter (1 pc)
Bowens Mount
Adapter (1 pc)
Carrying Case (1 pc)
AC power CON Cable
(1 pc)
Cable Tie
D-tap to DC Cable
(1 pc)
Barn Doors (1 pc) Battery case (1 pc)
Red
lock key
Black
lock key

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Product Details
OLED Display
OK knobMenu knob
Switch button
Focuser knob
Seat button
Yoke
DC-in connector
Claw
Optical lens
Tie Down
V-mount seat
5/8 in. Receiver/
Mounting Column

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Installations
1. Install the Bowens Mount Adapter
Make sure the pick is pushed to the front of the claw before installation.
Lift the claw directly above the lamp cap and rotate it 90° to the side, then
point the Bowens Mount Adapter at the other three slots on the lamp cap,
place it into the slots from top to bottom, then lift the socket directly above
and rotate it to the front.

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2. Install the Barn Doors
Make sure the pick is pushed to the front of the claw before installation.
Lift the claw directly above the lamp cap and rotate it 90° to the side, then
point the Barn Doors at the other three slots on the lamp cap, place it into
the slots from top to bottom, then lift the socket directly above and rotate
it to the front.

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* To remove the battery case, press the V-mount seat button and pull the battery case upward.
* To remove the Adapter, press the V-mount seat button and pull the Adapter case upward.
3. Install the Battery case
4. Install the Adapter

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2. Battery powered
1) Single battery power supply
* Rotate the red rotary ring of the DC input connector clockwise, then pull out to remove the adapter.
* Rotate the red rotary ring of the DC input connector clockwise and then pull it out to remove the
battery case. Do not pull it out forcibly.
* When using a single battery for power supply, be sure to install the battery in the battery slot
corresponding to the red key;When removing the battery, press the red lock button to pull out
the battery. Do not pull it out forcibly.
* Single battery: Voltage 6~8.4V; Recommended ≥6.6A continuous discharge.
1. Ac power supply
The power supply
AC 100V-240V
~ ~

* Rotate the red rotary ring of the DC input connector clockwise and then pull it out to remove the
battery case. Do not pull it out forcibly.
* When using dual battery power supply, install the battery in the battery slot corresponding to
the red/black lock key successively;When removing the battery, press the red/black lock button
and then pull out the battery one by one. Do not pull it out forcibly..
* Dual battery: Voltage 12~16.8V; Recommended ≥6.6A continuous discharge.
* V-mount batteries are available for purchase.
* Only use batteries that support the necessary continuous current discharge specifications
mentioned above. If non-compatible batteries are used, the batteries will enter a protection state
and the lighting fixture will not operate as intended.
* Do not use a battery with a specification of more than 21V. Using the wrong battery will cause
damage to the lamp.
* Press the V port seat button and pull out the V-Mount battery upward. Do not pull it out forcibly.
* Rotate the red rotary ring of the DC input connector clockwise and then pull it out to remove
the D-tap to DC Cable. Do not pull it out forcibly.
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2) Dual battery power supply
3) V -Mount battery powered

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1. Power on, the switch button can control the switching state of the
Lamp Head.
Operations
2) Click the MENU key to enter the MENU interface, as shown below.
2. Manual control
1) Turn the brightness adjustment knob to adjust the brightness, clockwise to
increase the brightness, counterclockwise to reduce the brightness. Stepless
adjustment can be realized.
min
max
Rotate the "MENU" key to select MENU options, and click the "MENU" key to enter the
selected MENU items; To exit the MENU interface, click the "MENU" key and select "exit"
to return to the CCT interface.

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3) CCT mode
* In lighting mode, short press the “OK” button
to single trigger the light effect, long press the
“OK” button to enter the cycle mode.
b. Fireworks Modea. Paparazzi Mode
c. Faulty bulb Mode d. Lightning Mode
Select "CCT" from the menu interface and enter THE CCT mode. Rotate the "OK" key
to adjust the INT.
4) FX mode
f. Pulsing Modee. TV Mode
Select "FX Mode" from the menu interface. Rotate and click "OK" to enter different
FX modes.

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* If the light is powered off, upon turning on again, the light resumes its last saved setting.
* Through the menu interface, select "Device serial number" to view the serial number of the device.
Rotate the MENU key to select "INT, frequency", and then rotate the "OK" knob to
adjust the brightness value (10% ~ 100%), and frequency [1-10, R (random)].
Users can connect devices with the name LS 60d ****** through the bluetooth of
their mobile phones or tablets (six digits + letters are the serial number of the
machine). At this time, they can control the devices wirelessly through their mobile
phones or tablets.
6) Dimming curve mode
5) Wireless mode
* In explosion mode, short press the Trigger
button to single trigger the light effect.
* The adjustable frequency of explosion mode
is 1~10.
g. Strobe Mode h. Explosion Mode
* In FX mode, click "MENU" to return to the light effects MENU interface. At this point, rotate "OK" to
switch to different light effects. Click "MENU" again to return to the main MENU interface.
At this time, the selected FX mode is still maintained. You can choose different options according
to your needs, and select "CCT" to exit FX mode.
Press “MENU” key to enter MENU mode, rotate “MENU” key to select "Dimming curve"
item, click “MENU” key to enter "Dimming curve" mode, rotate "OK" key to select
exponential, logarithmic, linear and "S" dimming curve, and then click "OK" key to
confirm the selection.

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* When Studio Mode is active, the light will turn on as soon as it receives power, without having
to press the power button.
* The factory default language is English.
* Studio Mode is active as the factory default.
* The light must be connected to your mobile device using the Sidus Link mobile application,
and not via your device's typical Bluetooth connection menu.
9) Language
7) Studio mode
8) Bluetooth reset
(2) After resetting the light's Bluetooth connection, your mobile phone or tablet will
be able to connect to and control the LS 60d.
(3) If the Bluetooth Reset fails, a [Reset Failed] screen will pop-up, and the light will
return to Bluetooth mode after 2 seconds.
Press “MENU” key to enter MENU mode, rotate “MENU” key to select Language,
click “MENU” key to enter Language MENU, rotate “OK” key to select English or
Chinese, and then click “OK “key to confirm the selection.
Press “MENU” key to enter the MENU mode, rotate “MENU” key to select studio
mode, click “MENU” key to enter studio mode, then rotate "OK" key to select "Yes"
or "No", and click "OK" key to open or close studio mode.
(1) Press “MENU” key to enter MENU mode, rotate “MENU” key to select Bluetooth
reset, click “MENU” key to enter Bluetooth Reset mode, then rotate “OK” key to select
"Yes" and press “OK” key short to reset Bluetooth (the current reset progress will be
displayed on the pop-up interface, and the progress will be displayed within 5
seconds); Select "NO" to return to the previous menu.

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3. Focusing
10) Firmware version
11) OTA mode
Firmware updates can be updated online via the Sidus Link app for OTA updates.
Optical "wide Angle" and "focus" can be achieved by rotating the focusing knob,
clockwise rotation of the focusing knob to achieve "focus", counterclockwise
rotation of the focusing knob to achieve "wide Angle".
Press the “MENU” key to enter the MENU mode, rotate the “MENU” key to select
the firmware version number, click the key to enter the "Firmware version
Number" interface, and then you can see the version information of the firmware.
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.
Sidus.link/app/help

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Specifications
Light operating current <6.5A
195*100mm
2.4GHz
Light Power Supply
Radio Frequency
Cooling Mode
CCT
Light Power Consumption
CRI Radio Frequency
Active Cooling
5600K
80W(Max)
≥96
≥98
Sizes
(L X φ)
≤80m
TLCI
6-19V

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Illumination distribution map
CCT Distance
Flood
Spot
9014（lux）
1m
54300（lux）
1096（lux）
3m
7602（lux）
402（lux）
5m
2715（lux）
5600K
* This is an averaged result, the number might be slightly different on each light.
--- Spot
— Flood
--- 157500 lux
— 31500 lux
--- 54300 lux
— 9014 lux
--- 16300 lux
— 2200 lux

Detailed product manual for Light Storm can be found on www.aputure.com .
Bowens is a trademark or registered trademark of Bowens in the P.R.C and other countries.
Anton bauer is a trademark or registered trademark of Anton bauer in the US and other countries.
IDX is a trademark or registered trademark of IDX in the JP and other countries.
Trademarks
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Aputure Imaging Industries Co., Ltd. Add: F/3, Building 21, Longjun industrial estate, HePing West Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong E-MAIL: [email protected] Sales Contact: (86)0755-83285569-613
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.com
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