Aputure amaran T4c User manual

Product Manual
English
amaran T4c
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Foreword
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Thank you for purchasing "amaran" LED photography lights - amaran T4c.
Amaran T4c 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 rendering 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.
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.
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 the
carrying 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 fixture.
Contact [email protected] or take the lighting fixture to qualified service personnel
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly 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.

FCC Compliance Statement
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 personnel 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.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 televisionreception,
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 requirements.
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Battery Grip
(1 pc)
3/8 Screw
(1 pc)
amaran T4c
(1 pc)
AC Power cable
(1 pc)
Carrying Bag
(1 pc)
Adapter
(1 pc)
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Components List
Please make sure all accessories listed below are completed before using.
If not, please contact with your sellers immediately.
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

Product Details
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3/8 Screw
Locking
Mechanism
Locking
Mechanism
3/8 Screw
1/4 Screw
1. T4c
2. Battery Grip
DC IN
DC OUT DC OUT
Battery
Indicator
3/8 Screw
3/8
ScrewScreen Back Switch
Type-C to
DMX adapter
MENU
NATO
Rail
DC INKnob
3/8 Screw3/8 Screw
1/4
Screw
1/4
Screw
1/4
Screw

Setting Up the Light
A variety of installation methods are integrated on the lamp body.
2. Install with 3/8 screw.
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1. Use a tripod to install the lamp horizontally or vertically.
Install the tube horizontally
Install the
tube vertically
The screw on the
ends of the lamp
The screw on the
back of the lamp
*Tripod not standard

3. Remove the battery handle
Powering up the Light
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1. Powered by AC
2. Powered by DC
Install the battery handle and lamp in the
direction shown in the figure, rotate and
fasten through the quick-release locking
mechanism, then connect the DC output
wire of the battery handle and the power
supply ports of the lamps.
After pressing the release button of
the battery handle,Rotate and
disassemble in the direction shown
in the figure.
Battery Grip
Release button

Operate
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1. Turning on the Light
2. Manual Control
2.1 CCT mode: press the knob to enter CCT
mode, then rotate the knob to select color
temperature, brightness, G/M adjustment.
Press the knob enter the submenu to adjust
the parameters.
2.2 HSI mode: press the knob to enter HSI
mode, then rotate the knob to select Hue,
Saturation, Brightness adjustment. Press
the knob then enter the submenu to adjust
the parameters.
Battery grip release button
Switch
Press the battery handle power indicator button to check the remaining battery,
and then turn on the light.

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2.3 GEL mode: press the knob to enter GEL
mode，then rotate the knob to select
brightness, color temperature and Gel, press
the knob to enter the submenu to adjust the
brightness(0%~100%), color temperature
(3200K/5600K) and Gel.
2.4 FX mode: press the knob to enter FX mode,
then rotate the knob to select Club Lights,
Paparazzi , Lightning , TV , Candle, Fire, Strobe,
Explosion, Faulty Bulb, Pulsing , Welding , Cop
Car, Color Chase , Party Lights, Fireworks.
2.5 Custom FX mode: press the knob to enter
Custom FX mode, then rotate the knob to
select Picker FX, Music FX, and TouchBar FX.
2.6 DMX mode: press the knob to enter DMX
mode. then rotate the knob to adjust the DMX
channel (001~512).
2.7 Frequency set: press the knob to enter
frequency selection menu, then rotate the
knob to select the frequency (+0~2000Hz).
2.8 Battery setting: press the knob to enter
battery setting, then rotate the knob to
select Norm, 2H, 4H, 6H, 8H.

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2.9 Screen-off time: press the knob to enter
screen-off time setting, rotate the knob to
select Norm, 15S, 30S, 60S.
2.10 BT Reset: press the knob to enter BT
Reset, rotate the knob to select “YES”, press
the knob to reset Bluetooth; select "No" to
return to the main menu.
2.11 Language menu : press the knob to enter
language menu, rotate the knob to select
“English” or “中文”, press the knob to confirm.
2.12 Factory Reset: press the knob to enter
“Factory Reset”, rotate the knob to select "Yes"
or "No" and press the knob to confirm.
2.13 Product Info: press the knob to enter
“Product Info”, then display the product
information menu.

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3. DMX Control
3.1 Connecting Type-c to DMX adapter to the lighting fixture.
3.2 Connect a standard DMX controller
3.3 The DMX interface schematic.
Connecting DMX
to only one light
DMX512
OUTPUT
DMX512
Daisy chaining multiple
lights using DMX
DMX512
OUTPUT
DMX512
* Type-c to DMX adapter is not standard
Signal Common
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary
Data Link)
Data 2- (Optional Secondary
Data Link)
Signal Common
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary
Data Link)
Data 2- (Optional Secondary
Data Link)
11
2
3
45
2
3
4
5
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link)
Data 1- (Primary Data Link)
1
2
3
45
1
2
3
45
1
2
3
45
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link)
Data 1- (Primary Data Link)
12
3
4
5

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Operating
Temperature
Controlling method
Display
Cooling Mode
2500K~7500K
≥98
50W（Max）
24V
Power adapter
Battery Handle
CCT
TLCI
Power input
Voltage
5. Specifications
Sidus Link APP, DMX
≤80m/262.5ft, 2.4G Hz
OLED
Natural heat dissipation
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.
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/helpGet Sidus Link App
R
CRI
Power output
Operating Current
≥95
40W（Max）
2.1A（Max）
-10°C~40°C
24V
12~16.8V，24V
Operating Temperature
Remote control distance

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Photometrics
* These are average data measured in the laboratory, there will be slight differences
in the brightness, color temperature and other parameters of different lights
CCT
2500K
3200K
4300K
5600K
6500K
7500K
0.5m 1m 3m2m
照度(lux)
距离(M)
Bare Bulb
Bare Bulb
Bare Bulb
Bare Bulb
Bare Bulb
Bare Bulb
Trademarks
Bowens is a trademark registered by Bowens in China and other countries.
1856 lux / 172 fc
1898 lux / 176 fc
1971 lux / 183 fc
2052 lux / 190 fc
2117 lux / 196 fc
2163 lux / 200 fc
676 lux / 62 fc
690 lux / 64 fc
715 lux / 66 fc
744 lux / 69 fc
768 lux / 71 fc
785 lux / 72 fc
215 lux / 19.8 fc
219 lux / 20.3 fc
227 lux / 21 fc
238 lux / 22 fc
244 lux / 22.5 fc
249 lux / 23 fc
108 lux / 10 fc
110 lux / 10.2 fc
114 lux / 10.5 fc
119 lux / 11 fc
122 lux / 11.3 fc
125 lux / 11.6 fc