Aputure amaran 60d User manual

amaran 60d
Product Manual
English

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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" series of LED photography
lights - amaran 60d.
amaran 60d is amaran series of newly designed high cost perfor-
mance 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 light control, easy to
achieve professional level photography.

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CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH LED
Light Source Surface
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 cs@aputure. com 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 cover before powering on the
light.
14. Please remove the protection cover before using the reflector.
15. Please do not block the ventilation and do not
look at the light directly when it is powered on.
16. Please do not place the LED lighting fixture near
any liquids or other flammable objects.
17. Only use a dry microfiber cloth to clean the product.
18. Please have the product checked by an authorized service
personnel agent if your product has a problem.
19. The malfunctions caused by unauthorized disassembly are not
covered under the warranty.
20. 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.

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FCC Compliance Statement
21. This product is certified by RoHS, CE, KC, PSE, and FCC. Pleas
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.
22. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 requirements.
RF Warning Statement:
Check list
When you unbox the product, please make sure all the items listed below are included.
Otherwise, please contact the seller immediately.
AC Power Cable (4m) (1 pc)
Cable Tie
Adapter (1 pc)
Tie Down (1 pc)
Bowens Mount
Mini Reflector (1 pc) Battery case(1 pc)
Protection
Cover (1 pc)
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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Product Details
1. Light
Power switch button
Seat button
DC-in connector
Adjusting knob
Bowens Mount
Bowens Mount
Mini Reflector
COB LED
Tie Down
Display
Bowens Mount
Release Latch

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Installations
1. Attaching/detaching the protection cover
2. Installation and removal of Bowens Mount Mini Reflector
Push the lever handle according to the arrow direction shown in the picture, and rotate the
Bowens Mount Mini Reflector into it.Rotating in the opposite direction pulls out the Bowens
Mount Mini Reflector.
* Notice: Always remove the protection cover prior to turning on the light. Always re-install the
cover when packing it away.
3. Setting up the Light
Adjust 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 angel, and tighten the lock handle.
Push 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.
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4. Soft light umbrella installation
Insert the soft light handle into the hole and lock the lock knob on the hole.
5. Battery handle installation
Tighten the lamp body and the battery handle via 1/4 screw, then attach the battery plate or
V-mount battery to the handle with the V-mount lock.
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Powered by AC
Powered by DC
The power supply
* Please press the spring-loaded lock button on the power cord to remove the power cord.
Do not pull it out forcibly.
*The batteries are not included. Please press the spring-loaded lock button on the battery plate
to remove the power cord. Do not pull it out forcibly.
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AC 100V-240V
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1. Press the power button to turn the light on and off
Operations
3. Wireless mode adjustment
2. Manual control
Brightness adjustment
A. 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.
The user can connect the light body named amaran 60d-xxxxxx through the bluetooth of the
mobile phone or tablet (Bluetooth serial number). At this time, the light body can be controlled
wirelessly 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 LCD.
In wireless mode, 8 lighting effects can be controlled through App: paparazzi, fireworks, faulty
bulb, lightning, TV, pulse, flash, explosion.
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4. Reset Bluetooth
4.1 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%).
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4.4 If the Bluetooth reset is unsuccessful, the LCD will display [Failed] and disappear after 2 seconds.
4.3 The LCD will display [Success] 2 seconds after the Bluetooth reset is successful.

5. OTA mode
Firmware updates can be updated online via the Sidus Link App for OTA updates.
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4.5 After resetting the light's Bluetooth connection, your mobile phone or tablet will be able to
connect to and control the light.
TLCI
APP Control Type
Specifications
6. 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.
Power Consumption
Cooling Mode Active cooling
Light Operating
Current 4A 76W
19V
100v~240v,50/60Hz
≥96
Light Operating
Voltage
Adapter Power Supply
Remote Ability
Bluetooth
≤80m
Sidus.link/app/help
Get Sidus Link RApp

Detailed product manual can be found on www.aputure.com.
amaran 60d is compatible with the following light weight accessories：
Aputure Light Dome SE
, Light Dome Mini II , Aputure Lantern.
* For more accessory compatibility,
please visit the following website:
Bowens is a trademark registered by Bowens in China and other countries.
The load-bearing capacity of amaran 60d Bowens Mount is limited (maximum load≤ 2.5kg).
Do not use heavy-duty modifiers. Please note that our warranty for this product does not
apply to any repairs required due to any malfunctions of unauthorized accessories, although
you may request such repairs for a fee.
CRI ≥96
CCT 5600K
Radio Frequency 2.4GHz
11.7* 11.1 *11.1cm/4.60*4.37*4.37in
Sizes
(L*W*H)
Illumination 0.5m
13360lux/1241fc
149200lux/13860fc
1m
3310lux/307fc
45100lux/4190fc
3m 5m
379lux/35fc 145lux/13fc
1664lux/155fc
4720lux/438fc
CCT
5600K
* This is an averaged result, the number might be slightly different on each light.
Distance
Bare Bulb
Hyper-Reflector
Photometrics
Modiers compatibility description:
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