Aputure Light Storm LS 600d User manual

Product Manual
English
LS 600d

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Thank you for purchasing the Aputure Light Storm 600d.
Thank You!
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.
The Aputure LS 600d is an incredibly powerful and
feature-packed fixture, containing all pre-existing Light Storm
features such as Bowens Mount modularity, and wireless
remote & app control, DMX 512, a DC battery input.

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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 [email protected] 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
flammable object.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.

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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.
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:
LS 600d
Lamp Head (1pc)
LS 600d
Control Box (1 pc)
Lightning Clamp
(1 pc)
LS 600d Rolling
Carrying Case (1 pc)
Paracord
Strap(1 pc)
600 Series
Hyper Reflector (1 pc)
LS 600 Series 5-Pin
Head Cable (3m)(1 pc)
Neutrik® powerCON AC
Power Cable (6m) (1 pc)
Protection
Cover (1 pc)

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Product Details
1. Lamp Head
2. Control Box
Junior/Baby Pin Mount
(1.125in/28mm | 5/8in./16mm)
5-Pin Male Head
Cable Connector
Bowens Mount
600 Series
Hyper Reflector
LED Light Source
T-Handle
/ Baby Pin
Mounting Screw
Ratcheting Disk
Brake Handle
Bowens Mount
Release Latch
Label
UID
Cable Relief Hook
Power Button
Brightness
( Knob + MENU Button)
Paracord Strap Plate
OLED Display
Intensity Button
Effects Button
Frequency Button
Trigger Button
Antenna Box
Battery Plate
(*Anton Bauer or
V-mount)
USB Port
Floor Stand
Floor Stand
Lightning Clamp
Quick-Release Plate
Made in China
MH

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Setting Up the Light
Notice: Always remove the protection cover prior to turning on the light. Always re-install
the cover when packing it away.
1. Attaching/detaching the protection cover
Pull back the retaining pin, rotate the cover clockwise, then detach the cover.
To reattach the cover, insert it into the Bowens mount and rotate counterclockwise.
2. Attaching/detaching the Hyper-Reflector
To install the reflector, pull back the retaining pin, insert the reflector into the Bowens
mount, and rotate it counterclockwise as shown in the following pictures.
To remove the reflector, pull back the retaining pin and rotate the reflector clockwise.
5-Pin Female Head Cable Connector
DMX IN
Port
DMX OUT
Port Neutrik® powerCON
Power Input
48V DC Input
(3-Pin XLR)

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3. Setting up the Lamp Head
Sizes (L*W*H)
4. Lightning Clamp Operation Instructions
Weight
* The Lightning Clamp can clamp onto square or round pipe with a diameter between
2-5cm or 0.79-1.97in.
670g / 1.48lbs 10.35x8.74x12.5cm / 4.07x3.44x4.92in
Specifications
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2
1
2
1) Clamp the Lightning Clamp onto a light stand.
2) To attach the control box, rotate the release lever to unlock the quick-release
baseplate, then mount the control box onto the Lightning Clamp (the release
lever will automatically spring back).
3) To remove the control box, grasp it firmly, then unlock the quick-release plate by
turning the release lever, and detach the control box.
If using a 5/8in / 16mm stand (Baby Pin), then mount the Lamp Head onto the stand,
and proceed to fix it in place using the T-Handle/Mounting Screw on the Baby Pin
Receiver/Mounting Column.
If using a 1.125in / 28mm stand (Junior Pin), then mount the Lamp Head into the
Junior Pin receiver, and fix it in place using the T-Handle on the stand.
Loosen or tighten the handbrake locking mechanism on the yoke to adjust the
fixture's angle of tilt.

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* Hang the cable using the rope to manage
and reduce tension on the cable.
* Disconnect the Head Cable by pulling up on the collar on the connector. This will disengage its locking
mechanism.
5. Connect the Lamp Head to the control box
Connect the Lamp Head to the control box using the LS 600 Series 5-Pin Head Cable.
1) Powering by AC
6. Powering up the controller
Neutrik® powerCON
Male Connector
Neutrik® powerCON Female
Locking Connector
1
2
AC 100V-240V
~ ~
PUSH
To disconnect the Neutrik® powerCon cable, pull back on the yellow release tab on the
cable connector, and rotate the connector counterclockwise.

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2) Powering by Batteries
Customers can choose V-Mount or A-Mount battery plates for their control boxes upon
purchase according to their needs.
1. Press the power button to turn the light on and off
Operations
V-Mount Battery Anton Bauer Battery
Brightness
Dimming Curve
Wireless Control Mode
Remaining Operating
Time
Battery Level/
AC Power Symbol
Groups Channels
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2. Manual Control
2.1) DMX Mode
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1) Rotate the Knob to adjust the intensity of the light from 0-100% in 1%
increments. The speed with which you turn the knob will change the rate
of increase or decrease.
2) Press the MENU button to enter the System Menu interface. In the System
Menu you'll find DMX Mode / Dimming Curves / Fan Mode / Studio Mode /
Freq.Selection / BT Reset / BT Serial NO / Language / Update Firmware
Version / UID / Factory Reset / Exit.
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the Knob to
select DMX mode and press the MENU button again to enter DMX mode.
Rotate the Knob to Select DMX Address / DMX Profile / DMX Loss Behavior
/ Exit.
DMX Address: LS 600d will set to in DMX Address interface.
DMX Profile: Lighting 8bit / FX 8bit / Lighting& FX 8bit.
DMX Loss Behavior:
①Black out -when the DMX signal is lost, it will be Black out.
②Fade to Black -after DMX signal is lost, it will fade to Black in 60 seconds.
③Hold last setting -After DMX signal is lost, remember the last control
setting.
④Hold 2 min& Fade Out -After the DMX signal is lost, keep the last control
setting for two minutes, and then Fade to Black within 60 seconds.

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2.2) Dimming Curves
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate knob to select Dimming
Curve, and press the MENU button again to enter the dimming curve selection menu.
Using the knob to choose from exponential (Exp), logarithmic (Log), S-Curve, or linear
dimming curves, and press the MENU button to make your selection.
* The fade-out time decreases as the percentage of brightness decreases.
When the brightness output is 100%, the fade-out time is 60 seconds, which
decreases in sequence.
* If the signal is reconnected, the DMX console will continue to maintain the
signal output as same as before.
* Press and hold the MENU 2s to lock the DMX Address to prevent accidental
touch. In the locked state, cannot enter other interfaces other than the DMX
Mode, Press and hold 2s again to unlock

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2.3) Fan Mode
2.4) Studio Mode
Press the Menu button to enter the System Menu. Rotate the Knob to select Studio
Mode, and short press the knob to enter Studio Mode. You can then short press the
Knob to toggle the Studio Mode ON or OFF. When Studio Mode is ON, the light will
turn on as soon as it receives power. When Studio Mode is OFF, the power button
must be pressed to turn on the light.
2.5) Freq. Selection
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate knob to select Fan Mode, and
press the MENU button again to enter Fan Mode. Use the wheel to select between
Smart, High, Medium, Silent, then press the MENU button to confirm your selection.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Knob to select and
press to enter Frequency Selection interface. Rotate the Select wheel to adjust the
light frequency by 100Hz every turn.

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2.8) Language
2.6) BT Reset
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Knob to select and press
to enter BT Reset. Rotate the control wheel to select "YES"and short press the wheel to
reset the device's Bluetooth pairing or select "NO" to return to the system menu.
After resetting the light's Bluetooth connection, your mobile phone or tablet will be able
to connect to and control the light with Sidus Link App.
2.7) BT Serial NO.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Knob to select and press
to view the BT Serial NO.
Press the Menu button to enter the System Menu. Rotate the Knob to select Language,
and short press the knob to enter Language Selection Mode. Use the Knob to select
from the available languages. Initial languages include English and Simplified Chinese.

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2.9) Update
Press the Menu button to enter the System Menu. Rotate the Knob to select Update
Firmware, and short press the knob to enter Update Mode.
By selecting Update Firmware, you can update the fixtures existing firmware, by
inserting a compatible USB drive, formatted to FAT16/32, with the new firmware files.
You can also update the device's firmware using the OTA firmware update function
built into Sidus Link.
2.10) Firmware Version
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Knob to select and
press to view the current firmware version of lamp head and control box.
2.11) UID
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Knob to select and press
to view the fixture UID.

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2.13) Effects
* In the Lightning Effect, short press the Effects button to trigger the effect. Long press
the Effects button for 2 seconds to activate cycle mode for the lightning effect.
a. Paparazzi Effect b. Fireworks Effect
c. Faulty Bulb Effect d. Lightning Effect
2.12) Factory Reset
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface,rotate the INT wheel to select and
press to enter the Factory Reset interface.
The factory settings are: fan is in smart mode, light brightness value is 50%, studio mode
off, dimming curve-linear, DMX channel number 001，English, fireworks light effect
frequency 5.
Press and hold press the EFFECTS button 2s to enter Effect mode.
In the Effect mode,short press EFFECTS button to select the desired lighting effect.

3) The Lighting Button can be used to return to the main lighting interface
in from any menu.
4) The Effects button can be used to enter the Effects interface from any
menu.
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* In the Explosion Effect, short press the Effects button to trigger the effect.
* If the light is powered off, upon turning on again, the light resumes its last saved
setting.
e. TV Effect
g. Strobe Effect
f. Pulsing Effect
h. Explosion Effect

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4
5
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4
5
12
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2) Channel Selection
* The default DMX channel is "001".
** The range of DMX channels is 1 to 512.
In DMX mode, match the channel of your DMX controller with the light, and then adjust
accordingly.
* The DMX interface schematic is shown in the pictures below:
4. Connecting to DMX
1) Connect a standard DMX controller
Connecting DMX to only one 600d
Daisy chaining multiple lights using DMX
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)
DMX512
DMX512
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX512
OUTPUT
11
2
3
45
2
3
4
5
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link)
Data 1- (Primary Data Link)
12
3
4
5
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link)
Data 1- (Primary Data Link)

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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.
Sidus.link/app/help
Get Sidus Link RApp
* In DMX mode, intensity, FX frequency and lighting effects can only be controlled by a DMX controller.
** When controlling multiple 600d lights independently (i.e., A and B), offset each light by 5 channels.
If you set light A at DMX 001, set light B at DMX 006, to control A and B separately on the DMX controller.
5. DMX Chart
INT: 0-100%
INT: 0-100%
1
1
2
3
4 / / /
/
/ / /
1
INT: 0-100%
2 Lighting＜->EFFECTS: 0-100%
FRQ：1-10/R
3
4
5 / / / / /
Mode Channels Function
Paparazzi Fireworks Fault Bulb
FRQ：1-10/R
Lightning Pulsing Strobe Explosion
Explosion
Initial
value/
Trigger
Initial
value/
Trigger
StrobePulsing
TV
TV
Initial
value/
Trigger
/Loop
Initial
value/
Trigger
/Loop
LightningFault BulbFireworksPaparazzi
DMX Profile ：
Lighting
DMX Profile ：
FX
DMX Profile ：
Lighting&FX

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≤ 720 W
14.4 V-15 A ≥ 180 Wh
26 V-8.5 A ≥ 180 Wh
28.8 V-7.5 A ≥ 180 Wh
Photometrics
Specifications
Channels Groups
Power Supply
Lamp Head
Lamp Head
(V-Mount)
Anton Bauer Battery
Controller box
Controller box
8 A
A / B / C / D
15.37 x 9.0 x 28.20cm / 6.02 x 3.54 x 11.10 in
15.37 x 9.0 x 28.20cm / 6.02 x 3.54 x 11.10 in
Power Output
CRI
Waterproof Grade
≤ 600 W
100 V ~ 240 V
50 Hz / 60 Hz
≥ 96
1 / 2 / 3
CCT 5600±200K N / A
APP Control TypeRemote Ability ≤ 100 metres Bluetooth
Battery requirement Cooling Mode Active Cooling
Operating Current
Power Input
≥ 96
72
TLCI
SSI (D56)
≥ 94CQS
Trademarks
* This is an averaged result. The luminance of your individual unit may vary slightly from this data.
* The malfunctions caused by water in the lamp body are not covered under the warranty.
Bowens is a trademark registered by Bowens in China and other countries.
Anton Bauer is a trademark registered by Anton Bauer in the US and other countries.
Neutrik® is a trademark registered by Neutrik® in the US and other countries.
1 m
22150（lux）
3 m 5 m
2600（lux）1020（lux）
2058（fc）242（fc）95（fc）
98500（lux）8500（lux）3000（lux）
9150（fc）790（fc）280（fc）
Distance
Bare Bulb
600 Series
Hyper Reflector
w/o Yoke 30.8 * 15.61 * 15.01 cm / 12.13 * 6.15 * 5.91 in
w/ Yoke 30.8 * 25.03 * 45.6 cm / 12.13 * 9.85 * 17.95 in
Sizes
(L * W * H)