Aputure Light Storm Series User manual

LS 1200d Pro
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
Thank You!
Thank you for purchasing the Aputure® "Light Storm" series of LED
light fixture - LS 1200d Pro.
Aputure LS 1200d Pro is the latest high-power LED lamp with high
light energy conversion rate, which can easily meet the illumination
requirements of the studio. The ultra-high color rendering index can
perfectly restore the skin color of the characters. The high-quality
structure does not fear the heavy work of the studio. It supports
Sidus Link® App wireless Control, flexible control of the light on the
set.
LS 1200d Pro brings an efficient and convenient lighting operation
experience to professional film and television producers, helping
them to freely capture the vivid details of the shooting scene.
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 remove the protective cover before use.
14. Please remove the protection cover before using the reflector.
15. 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.
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 do not use the light fixture in wet condition on account of
electric shock may be caused.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
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
Detailed product manual can be found on www.aputure.com .

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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.
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 remove the protective cover before use.
14. Please remove the protection cover before using the reflector.
15. 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.
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 do not use the light fixture in wet condition on account of
electric shock may be caused.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
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
CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH LED
Light Source Surface

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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.
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 remove the protective cover before use.
14. Please remove the protection cover before using the reflector.
15. 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.
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 do not use the light fixture in wet condition on account of
electric shock may be caused.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
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
FCC Compliance Statement
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 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:

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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.
LS 1200d Pro
Lamp Head (1 pc)
Bowens Mount Hyper
Reflector (LS 1200 Series
Narrow, Medium, Wide
each 1pc, Total 3 pcs )
LS 1200 series Hyper
Reflector Handbag (1 pc)
LS 1200d Pro Rolling
Carrying Case (1 pc)
LS 1200 Series 7-Pin
Weatherproof Head
Cable (7.5m)(1 pc)
Neutrik® powerCON AC
Power Cable (6m) (1 pc)
LS 1200d Pro
Control Box(1 pc)
Lightning
Clamp(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.

Product Details
Bowens Mount
Release button
Ratcheting Disk
Brake Handle
7-Pin Male
Weatherproof Head
Cable Connector
Bowens Mount
1200W Daylight
COB chipset
Bowens Mount
Hyper Reflector
(LS 1200 Series)
Cable Relief Hook
Lamp support column
28mm | 1.125in (Junior Pin)
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1. Lamp Head
2.Control Box
Paracord Strap
7-Pin Female Head
Cable Connector
Menu Button USB Port
DMX IN Port
EtherCON RJ45
DMX OUT Port
48V DC Input A
48V DC Input B
Neutrik® powerCON
AC 100-240V
Power Input
Lighting Button
Effects Button
Back Button
Brightness/
Select Wheel
Quick-Release
Plate
Power Button
LCD Display
Paracord Strap
Plate

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Setting Up the Light
1. Attaching/detaching the Protection Cover
Notice: Always remove the protection cover prior when turning on the light.
Always re-install the cover when packing it away.
Press the release button following the arrow and rotate the cover clockwise to
detach the cover. To reattach the cover, insert it into the Bowens mount and
rotate counter clockwise.
2. Attaching/detaching the Bowens Mount Hyper Reflector (LS 1200
Series)
To install the reflector, press the release button, insert the reflector into the Bowens
mount, and rotate it counter clockwise as shown in the following pictures. To remove
the reflector, pull back the release button and rotate the reflector clockwise.

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Weight Sizes(L*W*H)
* The Lightning Clamp can clamp onto square or round pipe with a diameter
between 2-5cm or 0.79-1.97in.
Lightning Clamp Specifications
670g / 1.48lbs 10.35x8.74x12.5cm / 4.07x3.44x4.92in
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2
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4. Lightning Clamp Operation Instructions
3. Setting up the Lamp Head
Put the Junior Pin of the lamp head into the hole of the lamp stand, and use
the fastening knob of the lamp holder to lock it. The angle of the lamp head can be
adjusted by rotating the handle on the side of the lamp head.
1) Clamp the Lightning Clamp onto a light stand or yoke.
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.

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1) Powering by AC
* To disconnect the Neutrik® powerCon cable, pull back on the yellow release tab on the cable
connector, and rotate the connector counter clockwise. Do not pull directly.
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AC 100V-240V
~ ~
PUSH
Spring lock
Lock slot
*Disconnect the Head Cable by pulling up the collar on the connector. This will disengage
its locking structure. Do not pull directly.
* You can use the Cable relief hook to
manage the connection line.
Connect the Lamp Head to the control box using the LS 1200 Series 7-Pin Weatherproof
Head Cable.
5. Connect the Lamp Head to the Control Box
6. Powering Up

Operations
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2) Powering by DC
Single-way DC power supply 720W 48V supports half power output, dual-way DC power
supply 720W 48V supports full power output. If the A/B two-way power supply is not
balanced, please promptly turn down the brightness of the lamp head, such as not turn
down the brightness, in order to avoid damage, the control box will pop up to remind
the interface and suspend the output of the lamp head after the 30-second countdown.
(If you need to meet 100% output, please use 48V constant voltage DC power supply)
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1. Press the Power Button to Turn the Light On and Off
[DC IN 48V B] 720W 48V
[DC IN 48V A] 720W 48V
Brightness Dimming curve
Wireless
Mode
Remaining
time display
Bluetooth
series No.
AC/DC Power
Symbol

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-+
Press the MENU Button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel and short
press to enter the DMX mode.
DMX address: LS 1200d Pro will set to in DMX Address interface.
DMX Loss Behavior: Use the Select button to select Black out /fade to Black /Hold last
setting/ Hold 2 min& fade Out.
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.
DMX Profile: Rotate the Select wheel , and short press to select Lighting / Effect
/Lighting& Effects 8-bit or 16-bit.
DMX Termination: toggle Auto-termination on or off.
1) Rotate the Select Wheel to adjust the intensity of the light from 0-100% in 0.1%
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 Menu Interface. In the Menu Interface, you will
find DMX Mode, Lead-follow Mode, Dimming Curve, Fan Mode, Studio Mode,
Frequency Selection, Control System, Language, Factory Reset, Update, Product
Information, Custom FX.
2. Control
2.1) DMX Mode
DMX Mode
MENU

*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.
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Note: The Light fixture connected through the DMX connectors will have only one lead lamp
after entering the lead-follow mode, and the rest will be follow lamps.
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Lead-follow Mode: In the Lead-follow Mode, the user can set the device as the lead
light and the follow light. When adjusting the functions and parameters of the lead
lamp, the follow lamp will automatically adjust to the same state as the lead lamp.
Set the Lead light: Connect the light fixtures through the DMX cable, select a Light
fixture and press the MENU button to enter the menu interface. Rotate the Select
wheel to select the mode. After selecting the Lead-follow Mode, short press the
Select wheel to enter the Lead-follow mode setting interface. Select YES in the
setting interface to set the light as the lead light, and other light fixtures connected
to the lead light will become the follow light. If you need to change the follow lamp
to the lead lamp, repeat the above operation for the follow lamp.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to select
Dimming Curve, and press the MENU button to enter the Dimming Curve selection
menu. Using the wheel to choose from linear, S-Curve, exponential (Exp) or
logarithmic (Log) dimming curves, and press the MENU button to confirm the
selection.
2.2) Lead-Follow Mode
2.3) Dimming Curves

*Silent: Deactivate All Fans, Limit Output to 100W.
*When overheat symbol appears on the light control interface, please follow the text underneath to
adjust the Fan Mode to Smart or High. If the internal temperature of the lamp reaches the threshold
that needs to be cooled, the lamp will automatically shut down due to overheat protection.
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2.5) Studio Mode
2.6) Frequency Selection
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel and
press to enter the Fan Mode. Turn the Select wheel to choose from smart/ high/
medium/ silent mode, and then press the Select wheel to confirm the selection.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to select
and press to enter Studio Mode interface. Then, press the Select wheel again to turn
the Studio Mode ON or OFF. When the studio mode is turned on (ON), the lamp can
be turned on directly, when the studio mode is turned off (OFF), you need to press
the power switch to turn on the lamp.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to select
and press to enter Frequency Selection interface. Rotate the Select wheel to adjust
the light frequency by 100Hz every turn.
2.4) Fan Mode
+100

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2.7) Control System
LS 1200d Pro has three remote control methods: Bluetooth, LumenRadio and
Ethernet. Only one control mode can be used at one time.
2.7.1) Bluetooth
(1) In the control interface, rotate the Select wheel to select and press to enter the
Bluetooth mode interface. Then, you can choose to turn on or off or reset Bluetooth.
In the Bluetooth reset interface, you can choose to upgrade or return to the previous
menu. Select Bluetooth reset to turn on the Bluetooth for lamp pairing, the Bluetooth
serial number will be displayed below.
(2) After the Bluetooth reset is successful, you can use a smart terminal (mobile
phone or tablet) to pair and connect with the lamp. Then, you are able to control the
light via smart terminal. if the Bluetooth reset is unsuccessful,【Reset Failed】will
pop up and display for 2 seconds followed by returning back to the Bluetooth
interface.

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2.7.2) Lumenradio
In the control interface, rotate the Select wheel to select and press to enter the
Lumenradio interface. By rotating and pressing the Select wheel, you can switch the
Lumenradio on or off, and pairing status.
2.7.3) Ethernet
In the control interface, rotate the Select wheel to select and press to enter the
Ethernet interface. You can set the IP manually in Manual Set IP interface, or obtain IP
aromatically in Automatic Obtain IP interface.
2.8) Language
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to
select and press to enter the Language menu. You can rotate the Select wheel to
select English or Chinese, and then press the Select wheel to confirm the selection.

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2.9) Factory Reset
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to
select and press to enter the Factory Reset interface. The factory settings are: fan is
in smart mode, light effect brightness value is 50%, normal mode brightness is
50%, Bluetooth mode is turned on, studio mode is turned off, dimming
curve-linear, DMX channel number 001, English, fireworks light effect, frequency 5.
2.10) Update
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to
select and press to enter the Update menu. You can update the firmware in the
Update interface, and view the firmware version number. Firmware updating can
also be done via Sidus Link app using OTA (Over the Air Technology).

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2.11) Product Information
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to
select and press to enter product information, including the hardware version
number and UID of the product.
2.12) Custom FX
Press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate the Select wheel to
select and press to enter the Custom FX. You can choose to enter Picker FX, Music
FX, or Touchbar FX interface. Each type can save 10 custom FXs. In the name of
each FX, "NO FX" means unsaved FX, and "Untitled" means saved FX.

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TV Effect Pulsing Effect
TV Pulsing
* In Lighting FX mode, manually short press the Effect button to trigger the
lightning single mode, Manually long press the Effect button to enter the lightning
cycle mode, and long press the Effect button again to exit the lightning cycle mode.
Paparazzi Effect
Faulty Bulb Effect Lightning Effect
Firework Effect
Press the Effects button to enter the Effects Mode. rotate the Select wheel to select
and press to enter the Effects interface. You can choose from Paparazzi, Firework,
Faulty Bulb, Lightning, TV , Pulsing, Strobe and Explosion effect.
3. Effects
Firework
Faulty Bulb Lightning

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1) Short press the select wheel to select brightness adjustment. Rotate the Select
wheel to change the brightness of the lamp between 0%~100%.
2) Short press the select wheel to select frequency adjustment. Rotate the Select
wheel to change the frequency of the lamp between 1~10; R means random.
3) In any condition, you can return to the regular lighting interface directly by
pressing the Lighting button.
4 ) In any condition, you can return to the light effect interface by pressing the
Effects button.
* In the light Effect mode, if the power is suddenly cut off and the light is
re-energized, the display screen displays the interface before the power is cut
off and responds according to the display of the interface.
*In the Explosion FX mode, the light
effect needs to be triggered by the Effect
button, and the light effect is triggered
once by pressing the Effect button once.
Strobe Effect Explosion Effect
Strobe Explosion