Rotolight TITAN X2 User manual

A NEW ERA OF CINEMATIC LIGHTING
USER MANUAL V1.0

CONTENTS
Storage & Safety .............................................................. 4
Product Diagram ............................................................ 5
Introduction to Titan .................................................... 6
The Home Master Menu ............................................. 7
System Menu .................................................................... 9
SFX Menu ............................................................................ 12
Flash Interface .................................................................. 18
DMX Interface ................................................................... 24
Technical Specifications ............................................. 29
Accessories ......................................................................... 31
Warranty Information .................................................. 32
Index ....................................................................................... 33

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Rotolight Titan™ is equipped with high intensity RGBWW LED
emitters. Never stare directly into the active light source.
General
• We recommend that you read these instructions
carefully before attempting to use Titan™ for the
first time. The information below will assist with safe
handling and operation
• If selling or transferring the product, please ensure
that these instructions are available for future users
• Titan™ is designed for professional use. Always
ensure that the product is operated by qualified,
experienced personnel
• Only use original Rotolight Titan™ accessories and
spare parts
• Always be responsible and observe local recycling
regulations when disposing of packaging
• Please comply with all reasonable and local safety
requirements
• Please ensure that all warnings and safety
instructions are observed at all times.
Product usage
Rotolight Titan™ is designed to provide illumination
of people and subjects in a dry environment. Please
follow all safety information. Inappropriate use,
disassembling or tampering with the unit may lead to
increased risk of short circuiting, electric shock or fire.
Tampering with, attempting to modify the product in
any way or usage other than described above is not
recommended and will invalidate the warranty.
Responsible disposal
Please be aware of local regulations for the safe and
responsible disposal of electronic equipment that is
no longer functional or economic to repair. Disposal of
electronic equipment with domestic waste should be
avoided. Details for the safe and responsible disposal
of electronic equipment is available from your local
waste disposal facility or local authority.
Safety advice
• Always check that mains and connector cables are
securely connected prior to using Titan™
• Always clean Titan™ with a clean, dry cloth and avoid
the use of abrasive materials
• Always use a grounded mains electrical outlet rated
for 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Always use Titan™ in a dry environment. Never
submerge in liquid or place on a wet surface. Exposure
to rain, liquids or moisture may increase the risk of
electric shock or fire
• Any damage to Titan’s™ components, power supply
or product housing must be remedied by an approved
Rotolight service centre or agent
• Do not mount, operate, store or transport Titan™
near any heat source or heating device, or in an
environment with an ambient temperature greater
than 65 degrees C (149 degrees F)
• Never allow Titan™ to be operated if damage to
cables, power supply or product housing is evident
• Never open the Titan™ product housing or power
supply or operate the product with the housing open
to the elements
• Never restrict airflow around Titan™ and ensure that
fans and ventilation grilles are free from obstruction at
all times. Rotolight use the latest 'super quiet' fans for
exceptional performance
• Never use cables to move, adjust, hold or suspend
the light or power supply
• Only use original Rotolight Titan™ cables and power
supplies as the usage of third-party options may
invalidate the warranty
• Titan™ is only suitable for operation in an
environment with an ambient air temperature of
-20 degrees C to +45 degrees C (-4 degrees F to 113
degrees F) with less than 85% relative humidity (RH)
and no condensation. In extreme cold we strongly
recommend the use of the Rotolight rain cover and
that the light should always be left on even 1 or 2
percent to avoid condensation or moisture.
Storage conditions
Please ensure that Titan™ is securely stored in a
dry environment, avoiding excessive humidity that
could cause condensation or moisture in extremes of
temperature.
Note:
Product information and technical specifications may
be subject to change without notice.
Always consult Rotolight if Titan™ has been dropped,
suffered impact damage, the power supply or cable
has been damaged, the unit has been exposed to
rain, liquid or moisture and does not appear to be
operating correctly.
STORAGE & SAFETY

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1. Yoke Mounting Points (M8)
2. DMX Menu
3. SFX Menu
4. HOME Menu
5. SYS Menu
6. FLASH Menu
7. Wi-Fi Aerial
8. Touchscreen Display
9. Navigation Buttons
10. Rotary Knobs
11. K-Mount (shown with a Swan Neck Mount)
12. Power Switch ON | OFF | ON
13. DC Cable
14. Built-in Foot
15. DMX Ports
16. Port Plate
17. Mini Jack Flash Port
18. USB Port
19. Factory Programing Port
20. Handle
Factory
Programming
Port
Flash
USB
Port
DMX
Port
DMX
Port
DMX
Port
(RJ45)
Power
Switch
(ON/OFF/ON)
DC
Input
24V
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SmartSoft™ Electronically Variable Diffusion
SmartSoft™ is a radically new technology developed by Rotolight. It allows the user to electronically adjust the
diffusion, focus and spread on Titan™ X2. It provides two stops of programmable diffusion, and can be operated
from the local controls on the light or remotely via DMX or wireless DMX. If the user intends to operate the light
for long periods at high temperatures then the performance of the SmartSoft™ diffusion may be impaired.
Ideally best performance is achieved when the temperature of the fixture is kept below 55 degrees C.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Rotolight Titan™ X2, the most powerful 2x1 fixture ever made. We at Rotolight are
committed to bringing the finest and most inspirational lighting tools to image makers. Titan™ X2 includes
industry-first technologies such as SmartSoft™ electronically adjustable diffusion, High Speed Sync Flash (HSS),
and other revolutionary technologies developed by Rotolight such as CineSFX™. We hope you enjoy using the
Titan™ X2 as much as we enjoyed creating it!
The Titan™ Graphic User Interface
Titan™ is the first light to have an interactive touchscreen interface. We have combined this with navigation
controls and dual function rotary knobs with switches. There are also five master menu buttons (Home/
System/CineSFX/Flash/DMX).
The Home menu comprises all of the colour editing functions, i.e.; CCT (where you set the Titan™ system white
balance), RGBW (where you can create or edit a colour and add the CCT ‘whites’ to de-saturate it), HSI (Hue,
Saturation, Intensity), XY (where you can enter the coordinates of your desired colour), and finally the Filter page,
which includes over 1,400 electronic versions of virtually all of the colour lighting gels and sampled light source
matching.
The SYS (System) menu contains all of the customisable key system settings and read only information including
temperature settings, colourspace, brightness mode etc. You can also perform system updates via the USB port
within this menu.
The SFX (Cinematic Special Effects, ‘CineSFX™’) menu contains over 20 fully customisable special lighting effects,
developed by Rotolight and visual effects veteran, Stefan Lange. You can create a colour in one of the Home
menus, and combine it with an edited effect in SFX to create your own customised lighting FX.
The Flash menu allows you to use Titan™ as a High Speed Sync flash unit. Featuring a built-in Skyport 2.4Ghz
HSS receiver capable of syncing at up to 1/8000th of a second, with colour tuneable flash and modelling light,
capable of running at any repeated frame rate, with zero recycle time. There is also an Exposure Effects section for
customisable multi–exposure effects, where you can control delay, repetitions and gaps between flash events for
creative photography.
The DMX menu allows you to set the base DMX channel, the channel mode (i.e. number of channels used to
control Titan™ over DMX) and control the built-in Lumenradio TimoTwo wDMX chip, or set the parameters for
RDM (this feature will be introduced in Q1 2020).
Each of these five master menus has ten dedicated radio preset buttons (in two switchable banks of five), where
you can store your edited settings (50 presets in all). You just tap the preset button to recall, hold the button to
store, and double tap to open a dialogue page where you can name the preset and save or load it to/from the
USB stick (feature to be introduced in Q1 2020). The Titan™ graphic user interface is designed to be intuitive
to use, yet totally comprehensive in the functionality on offer. Navigate, touch, rotate and refine your Titan™
controls, with the assurance of having a back button to correct any mistakes.
Future features
Important: any feature as a greyed out (not active) GUI menu item or icon will be available in future updates. All
future updates will be announced to our customer base. Please register your product at www.rotolight.com/register

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THE HOME MASTER MENU
When you select the touch button labelled ‘HOME’, it will take you to the page where you can select one of five
colour editing submenus below:
1. CCT – when this submenu is selected you can set the white balance. Using the left knob, you can change the
brightness. Using the centre knob or the CCT touchscreen you can adjust the colour temperature, from 3,000
to 10,000 kelvin. Please notice that there is a grey triangle behind the CCT window, this indicates that there is a
second function to this knob if you press and turn. This second function controls the green magenta balance (also
available as a touch function on screen). Finally the right hand knob controls the SmartSoft™ electronic diffusion.
You can store the CCT settings to any of the HOME menu radio preset buttons by holding the preset button.
2. RGBW – when this submenu is selected you can create a custom colour or edit a filter or source match sample.
Use the left knob to set the amount of red, use the centre knob to set the amount of green, and the right knob
to set the amount of blue. All three knobs have grey triangles behind indicating that there are second functions
to all three knobs. If you press and turn the left knob you can adjust the overall brightness of the Titan™, if you
press and turn the centre knob you adjust the amount of whites (from the CCT page) that you are adding to the
custom colour – this will have the effect of desaturating the colour. Finally press and turn the right knob to control
the SmartSoft™ electronic diffusion. You can store the RGBW custom colour settings to any of the HOME menu
radio preset buttons by holding the preset button.
NB – You can edit a filter or source match setting in RGBW and store the customised result in a preset button.
3. HSI - (Hue, Saturation, Intensity) when this submenu is selected you can create a custom colour using the
left knob (hue), or swipe on the touchscreen colour display. The colours are represented as degrees from 0-360,
and you mix from red (0 degrees) to green (120 degrees) through to blue (at 240 degrees) back to red (at 360/0
degrees). In this mode you are only ever mixing two of the RGB colours. The centre knob adjusts Saturation (i.e.
adding white to pastellise the selected colour). The right knob adjusts overall fixture intensity (brightness). Finally
press and turn the right knob to adjust SmartSoft™. You can store the HSI custom colour settings to any of the
HOME menu radio preset buttons by holding the preset button. There is a preview display of the selected colour
below the HSI colour bar.
4. XY – when this submenu is selected you can create a custom colour by swiping the marker to a custom colour
on screen (the CIE ‘sharksfin’ curve of visible colours is shown), and the selected colour is also shown on the
preview window in the screen. You can use the left knob to enter an ‘X’ colour co-ordinate, or the centre knob to
enter a ‘Y’ colour co-ordinate. The right knob allows you to adjust the fixture intensity and pressing and turning
the right knob adjusts the SmartSoft™ electronic diffusion. You can store the XY custom colour settings to any of
the HOME menu radio preset buttons by holding the preset button. NB - in the SYS menu, you can select a

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colourspace on the Titan™. Choose ‘Full Gamut’ for photography or cinematography, choose REC: 2020 for Ultra
HD 4K, or REC:709 for HD 2K. This will impose a bounding triangle in the XY display that will prevent you from
inadvertently selecting a colour that the camera cannot record or playback, or that the broadcaster cannot
broadcast. A text display to the right of the CIE graphic indicates which colourspace is currently active.
5. FILTER – when this submenu is selected you can browse through a library that contains electronic simulations
of virtually all of the 1,400+ colour gel filters from the likes of Lee, Rosco, Apollo and GamColour®. In addition,
there is a second library of sampled lighting source matches. The colour filters are arranged in colour groups,
which you select on screen by touching the colour group, or rotate the left knob (‘colour’). To browse through the
gels rotate the centre knob (‘number’) and this will scroll through all of the available filter gels in that selected
colour group (there can be 300-400 in some of the groups). The right knob controls fixture intensity (brightness),
and if you press and turn the right knob you can control the SmartSoft™ electronic diffusion. On the right hand
side of the colour group bar there is a black segment marked ‘S’ for source matching. This contains a library of
50+ sampled light sources (e.g. Tungsten, candle, HMI, fluorescent , sodium vapour, etc). You can scroll through
these sampled sources using the centre knob (number). You can edit ANY filter or source match by switching to
the RGBW submenu and using the controls to tweak your selected filter or source. You can store your edited filter
or source in any of the HOME menu preset buttons by holding the button. There is a preview window below the
colour group bar which displays the selected colour filter, and which gives you a text display of the filter number,
and the filter name. If the filter number begins with letter ‘L’ it is a sample of a Lee™ filter, if it begins with ‘R’ it is
Rosco™, ‘A’ for Apollo™, or ‘G’ for GamColour®. If you tap the filter preview window, a pop up window will appear
with a description of the selected filter, tap ‘done’ to return to the filter screen.

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Pressing the dedicated ‘SYS’ menu touchscreen button opens the System settings menu in Titan™.
There are ten user radio button presets available to store and recall customised system settings (presets 11-20).
Press and hold to store a setup, tap the button to recall the preset. Tap the bank button to access presets 16-20.
In the next update - Q1 2020 - you will also be able to load/save presets or preset banks to/from the USB stick, by
double tapping the preset or bank button.
Settings Submenu
The first submenu item is a scrollable list of settings. These include the following:
1. Thermal Management: there are four options available:
STEALTH – in this mode the fans are mostly off.
AUTO – in this mode the fans react to the measured operating temperatures of the LED boards, the graphic user
interface PCB and the driver PCB. This mode uses Advanced Intelligent algorithms to manage the fans whilst
maintaining the quietest possible operation.
MAX – use this mode if shooting in high ambient temperatures, or operating the light continuously with a high
output.
DMX – in this mode, the fan speed is controlled directly over DMX.
2. Fine Dimming Mode: options on/off.
Fine dimming mode enables Titan™ to mix RGBW colours and dim them smoothly right down to 0%. It is not
recommended for high frame rate shooting.
3. Colour Space: options Full Gamut / REC:709 / REC:2020.
Selectable colourspace allows you to control the colour output of Titan™ so when using XY colour editing, it is
not possible to accidentally set a colour that cannot be captured/recorded/broadcast in a particular codec. So for
photography or cinematography we recommend you use Full Gamut. For 2K HD (i.e. 1080P) use the ‘REC:709’
colourspace. For 4K Ultra HD (i.e. 2160P) use the ‘REC:2020’ colourspace.
4. Camera LUT (Look Up Table): options none / Alexa / Sony Venice / Panasonic Varicam / Red Dragon / Canon
C300.
This feature allows you to select a LUT profile for the Titan™ which matches a specific camera sensor. In this
mode the Titan™ will tailor its colour profile to enhance the light spectrum, optimising the images being
captured in your camera LOG mode. This feature will be introduced in future updates.
‘SYS’ (TITAN™ SYSTEM MENU)

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5. Control Mode: options Local / Master / Slave
a. In LOCAL mode, Titan™ will respond to controls via the GUI on the rear of the unit. DMX and wireless DMX will
be ignored. Skyport and flash operations can still be used if Skyport is turned on.
b. In MASTER mode, Titan™ will output DMX and/or wireless DMX generated from its local controls or SFX
engines.
c. In SLAVE mode, Titan™ will respond to control inputs from DMX or wireless DMX, local control inputs will be
ignored.
6. Display: options off / buttons only / low / high.
The default mode for the display option is high.
a. If you select off, then the display will only illuminate when you touch a control knob, the touchscreen, or a
menu icon on the GUI, it will turn off again after five seconds of inactivity.
b. If you select buttons only the colour touchscreen will automatically turn of after five seconds of inactivity, but
the backlit menu and navigation buttons will remain illuminated.
c. If you select low, the display will remain illuminated, but at a lower brightness level.
d. If you select high, then the display remains illuminated at the default level.
7. Power Source: options AC adapter / DC battery
If you select ‘AC adapter’, Titan™ will operate fully without restriction in all modes. If you select ‘DC Battery’, the
potential output of Titan™ will be restricted, running at 60% of normal output.
8. Frequency / Frame Rate: options 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 60 / 100 / 120 / 240 / 300).
This allows you to select specific frame rates for the SmartSoft™ diffusion.
9. Dimming Curve: options linear / exponential
Select your desired dimming curve.
10. Brightness Mode: options max lux / constant lux
In max lux mode the power output will vary dependent on the CCT kelvin setting, giving more output when both
channels are at full output (at approx. 4500K). In constant lux mode, the output will remain constant regardless of
the colour temperature setting.
11. Language: English (UK)
The following languages will be available in future updates: German, French, Spanish.
12. Factory Reset: options yes / cancel
This feature will restore the adjustable parameters, and all the presets back to the factory defaults so please save
your data before using this feature. Very useful for rental houses.
About submenu
The second submenu item is a scrollable list of ‘about’ information. This includes the following:
1. Serial number: this feature will display the serial numbers for the LED1 PCB / LED2 PCB / Driver PCB and GUI
PCB together with the Titan™ assembly serial number.
2. Firmware version: this feature will display the driver PCB firmware version.
USB submenu
The third submenu item is a scrollable list of USB settings. This includes the following:
1. USB 5V Power: you can apply 5V DC power to the USB port, so it can be used as a power source for optional
interfaces, i.e. SACN, ArtNet etc. THIS 5V DC IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO NORMAL USB DEVICES, SO
PLEASE USE THIS FEATURE WITH CARE.
2. USB: update firmware
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Info submenu
The fourth submenu item is a scrollable list of info. This includes the following:
1. Hours Counter Log: (day / week / month plus average temperature).
This feature is for the rental houses, so they can see if a client has been operating the light with the fans turned
off at very high temperatures. The displayed data is read-only and cannot be zeroed.
2. Volts: Titan™ accurately measures the incoming voltage and this is displayed here.
3. Temperature: Titan™ reads the temperature of LED1 and LED2 PCBs, and also the driver PCB. This is read-only
data.
4. Fan RPM: the current fan RPM is displayed here. This will be based on the operating temperature of Titan™,
and the selected ‘thermal management’ mode (see SYS/settings).
FDIM (True Aperture Dimming™) submenu
The fifth submenu item is a special function called FDIM. This feature is an exposure calculator. It shows the
brightness setting as an accurately calculated aperture (f-stop) for your subject at a given distance, using your
camera ISO and shutter. It also provides a nice way to accurately adjust your key light to match your camera
settings, rather than the other way round, which can be very useful.
Cycle the menu to ‘FDIM’ then press the right knob to enter ‘FDIM’ mode. Rotating the left knob cycles through
the available user parameters:
‘ISO’ (your camera ISO setting), ‘EXP’ (your camera shutter speed) and ‘FEET’ (the distance from the light to your
subject in feet).
Rotating the right knob will adjust the value of the selected user parameter (ISO/EXP/FEET).
Clicking the right knob will enter the ‘f-stop dimming display’ where the brightness is dynamically displayed as
an aperture or f-stop.
Adjust the brightness with the right knob and the display will show the adjusted f-stop aperture for your camera.
Please note the ‘True Aperture Dimming™’ algorithm calculates the f-stop based on the Titan™’s brightness
setting, your camera’s ISO and shutter speed, the distance to the subject and compensates for the skin contrast
of the subject.
To re-adjust the last selected parameter, (usually feet), click the right knob, make the adjustment, then click the
right knob again to return to the f-stop dimming display. Alternatively rotate the left knob to select a different
parameter to edit, and then click the right knob to re-enter f-stop dimming display.
This enables you to effectively ‘bookmark’ the active user parameter that is dynamically changing during your
shoot (i.e. distance to subject), and without needing to re-meter the shot, update the parameter and calculate the
revised f-stop, allowing you to work fast.
You can also decide to work in reverse, i.e. you creatively choose an aperture (i.e. f3.0) and match your light to your
camera exposure settings, this way all the photos from your shoot will have the same grain structure, depth of
field, etc. This is a novel and very useful way of working creatively, and can also save a lot of time, whilst delivering
consistent results from a shoot.

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‘SFX’ (Cinematic Special Effects)
In collaboration with Stefan Lange, DOP and VFX veteran, we have created an arsenal of cinematic special FX
(CineSFX™). These production tools are designed to complement your feature, music video or short film.
Before you start: you can create a custom colour or recall a filter in the home menu, and bring that colour across
to the SFX menu to use with a customised effect. The combination of your custom colour and the tweaked SFX
preset can be stored into the user programmable SFX radio preset buttons.
Pressing the dedicated ‘SFX’ touchscreen button activates the CineSFX™ menu in Titan™.
All SFX can be triggered via DMX or wireless DMX.
WARNING - HEALTH HAZARD – USE STROBE WITH CAUTION:
CineSFX™ mode uses strobe lighting effects that carry a minor risk of causing photosensitive seizures/epilepsy.
Manufacturer accepts no liability or responsibility for misuse of this product. You should take all precautions
to pre-warn and ensure the safety of those who may come into contact with the product. If you or any of your
relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before using. If you feel unwell from using these
effects, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor. If strobe lighting is to be used in a production,
warnings should be posted at the front of house or entrance doors to the set/theatre as well as in a video or
program, if distributed. Example: “WARNING: strobe lights are used during this programme”.
This product is not suitable for use by children of any age and is designed for professional use only.
Rotolight have a policy of continuous product improvement and so some of the CineSFX™ may operate in a
slightly different way than is described here, or may be forthcoming on a future firmware update, check
www.rotolight.com for details or ask your local dealer.
Touch the SFX menu button to enter ‘CineSFX’. The available effects are listed in a carousel. You can swipe
through the SFX to get to the desired effect. You can stop/start the selected effect by toggle tapping the effect
again. Rotating the left knob also cycles through the available CineSFX™: ‘FADE’ - ‘STROBE’ - ‘LIGHTNING’ -
‘THROB’ - ‘CYCLE’- ‘FIRE’ - ‘POLICE’- ‘TV’ - ‘SHOT’ - ‘NEON’ - ‘FILM‘ - ‘WELD’ - ‘PAPARAZZI’ - ‘CHASE’ - ‘DEMO’
Please note that the ‘CHASE’ effect will only be available if ‘Master mode’ plus output to DMX (or wireless DMX) is
selected.

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Most of the effects will have secondary push and turn functions on the knobs as follows:
Left push, hold and turn = brightness
Middle push, hold and turn = CCT (if applicable)
Right push hold and turn = diffusion
Right ‘click’ = trigger / pause (toggle)
Strobe
The Strobe effect produces a regular flashing light.
Rotate the right knob to adjust the strobe speed (it will display X.X Hz, where = ‘XX’ = number of strobe cycles per
second) the strobe range is from 0.3 Hz up to 7 Hz.
NB - the last used strobe parameters are stored in non-volatile memory. Rotate the middle knob to adjust duty
cycle/pulse duration, this is also known as rolling shutter compensation, where you can trim out the artifacts
associated with rolling shutters. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust maximum brightness, press and rotate
the middle knob to adjust CCT.
Lightning
The Lightning effect simulates real lightning, it is a random effect but you can control the speed at which the
lightning bursts re-occur, ideally you would set the brightness (BRI) to 100% and the colour (COL) temperature to
7000k or create a cool white with added blue.
Click the right knob to activate the Lightning effect. Rotate the right knob to adjust the duration between the
bursts of lightning (it will display XX Hz which is an indication of the effect frequency). The lightning range is
from 1 Hz up to 50 Hz. Click the right knob to arm the effect and fade to black, ‘Trig’ will be displayed - re-click the
right knob to trigger the effect, you can also trigger the effect from an external trigger source via the PC port or
Skyport wireless trigger. Rotate the middle knob to adjust the pulse duration or rolling shutter compensation.
Press, hold and rotate the left knob to adjust the maximum brightness level. Press, hold and rotate the middle
knob to adjust the colour temperature of the lightning.
NB - the duration of the lightning flashes is 20ms which is the recommended duration for cinematography,
although this value is adjustable so you can compensate for rolling shutter artifacts. The lightning strikes come in
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Throb
Throb is a regular smoothly pulsing light.
Rotate the left knob to adjust the duration between each throb from 0.1s-9.0s. Rotating the right knob adjusts the
speed of each throb from 1 Hz to 50 Hz. Hold and rotate the middle knob to adjust the output of the minimum
light level (light floor). Hold and rotate the left knob to adjust the maximum light level of the throb. You can adjust
diffusion by press holding and turning the right knob.
Colour Cycle
Colour Cycle is a regular smoothly pulsing light which fades between the tungsten and blue LEDs. Click the right
knob to activate the Colour Cycle effect and rotate the right knob to adjust the effect frequency (it will display XX
Hz which is an indication of the effect frequency).
The cycle range is from 1 Hz up to 50 Hz. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness, press and rotate the
middle knob to adjust CCT.
Fire
Fire is a complex emulation of a burning fire and it can be tuned to your requirements. Some VFX artists like to
use multiple lights with slightly different settings/gels to achieve a fire with dancing shadows.
Click the right knob to activate the Fire effect, rotate the right knob to adjust the flicker frequency (it will display
XX Hz which is an indication of the effect frequency – around 45 Hz is nice for a ‘campfire’).
Rotate the left knob to adjust the Fire effect residual glow depth threshold (about 30% is nice for a ‘campfire’).
(It will display XX % which is an indication of the effect depth). Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness.

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Police
This effect is an emulation of an emergency services light.
Click the right knob to activate the Police effect. Rotate the right knob to adjust the police beacon speed. (It will
display XX Hz, which will give you an indication of the effect speed). Rotate the left knob to select double, triple
or quad. Rotate the middle knob to select the colour, i.e. red, blue or red/blue split or Home colour (choice of red,
blue flashing or flashing the currently set home colour). Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness, press
and rotate the right knob to adjust diffusion. Tap the effect symbol on the screen or click the right knob to start/
stop (toggle) the Police effect.
Television
This effect is an emulation of a TV flicker – it works best by setting the colour temperature to 6000K or choosing a
116 Medium blue/green filter from the Home/Filter menu.
Click the right knob to activate the TV effect, rotate either the left or right knob to adjust the TV effect speed (it
will display XX Hz, which will give you an indication of the effect speed).
Click the right knob to pause the effect / fade to black - ‘Trig’ will be displayed. Click the right knob again to
trigger the effect. You can also trigger this effect from a trigger connected to the flash sync port or via the Skyport
or DMX. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness. Tap the effect symbol on the screen or click the right
knob to start/stop (toggle) the TV effect.
‘SHOT’ Muzzle Flash
This effect simulates the light produced when a gun is fired (commonly known as muzzle flash). Select the effect
from the SFX carousel. Trigger the effect by clicking the right knob, or tapping the effect symbol on the screen or
trigger the effect externally via the trigger port or via the Skyport or DMX. Control the delay time of the gunshot
using either knob. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness, press and rotate the middle knob to adjust
colour. Press and rotate the right knob to adjust diffusion.
‘NEON’ Broken Neon Light
This effect is used to simulate a faulty neon fixture. Trigger the effect by clicking the right knob, tapping the effect
symbol on the screen or trigger the effect externally via the trigger port or via the Skyport or DMX. Alternatively
use the sync/trigger input port to externally start/stop the effect.
The right knob controls the flicker speed of this effect. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness, press
and rotate the middle knob to adjust colour. Press and rotate the right knob to adjust diffusion.
You can create a custom colour for this effect in the home menu and combine that with the ‘NEON’ SFX for a
custom setup.

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Old Cinema Projector
The Film effect is designed to simulate the light coming from a celluloid film projector in a movie theatre. To
enter the effect press the right knob. You can start / stop (toggle) the effect using the right knob or an external
trigger from the flash sync, trigger port, DMX or by tapping the Film symbol on the carousel. Rotating the right
knob changes the speed. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness of the effect. Press and rotate the
middle knob to adjust colour. Press and rotate the right knob to adjust diffusion. Ideally set the CCT (middle knob
/ press+turn) to around 4500K for this effect or create a custom colour in the home menu to combine with this
effect.
Arc Welding Light
This effect simulates the light from an electric arc welding torch. To enter the effect press the right knob. Rotating
the right knob varies the speed of the effect. Clicking the right knob or tapping the effect symbol on the carousel
starts/stops (toggles) the effect, or you can also start/stop the effect via the external trigger port or via the Skyport
or DMX. A key characteristic of the arc welding process is the electric blue arc flame and the orange sparks and
the Weld effect emulates this beautifully. Press and rotate the left knob to adjust brightness, press and rotate the
middle knob to adjust colour. Press and rotate the right knob to adjust diffusion.
Paparazzi
This effect simulates a flash mob of Paparazzi. Enter the effect by selecting the PAPA symbol on the SFX carousel.
Trigger the effect by clicking the right knob, or tapping the PAPA symbol on the carousel, or trigger the effect
externally via the flash/trigger port or via the Skyport or DMX.
Rotate the right knob to control the speed of the effect. Press and rotate the left knob to change brightness. Press
and rotate the middle knob to change colour (ideally most flash guns are set to 5600K). Press and rotate the right
knob to adjust diffusion.
Chase
This effect allows Titan™ to wirelessly control a line of up to 48 Rotolight devices to simulate passing streetlights.
This effect is only available if the master Titan™ is set to Master mode and output to wireless DMX or wired DMX.

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The controls for Chase are as follows:
Rotate right knob = speed, 1-100
Rotate left knob = ramp (shape), 1-50hz
Rotate middle knob = gap (between the lamp posts), 0.1s – 9s
Press, hold and rotate middle knob = light floor (residual light) 0 – 50%
Press, hold and rotate left knob = brightness, 0 – 100%
Press, hold and rotate right knob = diffusion, 0 – 100%
Clicking the right knob or tapping the effect symbol on the carousel starts/stops (toggles) the effect, or you can
also start/stop the effect via the external trigger port or Skyport.
NB - to control multiple Rotolight units using wireless DMX, each light will need to be set to ‘Slave’ mode and
each light should be set to a different DMX channel (in a consecutive sequence of channels).
‘FADE’ (Designer Fade™)
This effect allows cinematographers to have a programmable fade up / fade down on set, for in-camera lighting
fade FX rather than having to do it in post-production. Enter the effect by selecting the FADE symbol on the SFX
carousel. Trigger the effect by clicking the right knob, or tapping the FADE symbol on the carousel, or trigger the
effect externally via the flash/trigger port or via the Skyport or DMX.
Rotate the right knob to control the speed of the Fade.
You can create a custom colour in the Home menu and combine it with this SFX.
‘DEMO’ (Auto Demo Mode)
This is a useful way to demo the light in a retail store. Select DEMO by tapping the symbol on the SFX carousel.
Right click or tap the symbol again to start/stop (toggle) the DEMO.

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FLASH INTERFACE
NB - There are ten user programmable radio button presets available to store and recall customised Flash
settings (presets 31-40). Press and hold to store a setup, tap the button to recall the preset. Tap the bank button to
access presets 36-40.
Titan™ flash with modelling light
Titan™ is capable of shooting in High Speed Sync (HSS) at up to 1/8000th second. HSS is a tool that allows
photographers to control depth of field when shooting in sunlight, by adjusting the aperture to be more
open and using a high shutter value to control the exposure you can take control of the amount of bokeh and
creatively control the desired depth of field in your image. You can also freeze fast action as HSS allows flash to
be synchronised at a shutter value beyond your camera’s normal X-Sync speed (the speed at which your camera
can synchronise the flash and the shutter, typically around 1/250th second). Titan™ also allows you to adjust the
power output of the flash system so you can adjust the brightness of light on your whilst separately adjusting
the brightness of the background using shutter speed. Titan™ also gives you a fully adjustable modelling light
so in a dark environment you can see to hold focus, and also see how the selected colour temperature of the
flash/modelling light matches any ambient light in the image, and also to see and optimise the shadow falling
within your image. Using Titan™ in HSS flash mode gives the photographer a huge number of advantages, i.e.
SmartSoft™ electronic diffusion, colour tunable flash and modelling light, no limit of flash frame rate and no
recycle time, separately adjustable flash duration and flash power output and the ability to see what you are
actually shooting. Cinematographers will also appreciate the flash capability of Titan™, as it is now a regular
requirement on set to shoot stills of the scene and this can now be done in Flash mode using the same lighting
system. Finally, Titan™ has the Elinchrom HSS Skyport wireless flash receiver system built-in, as well as a standard
mini jack trigger port for direct connection to cameras or other flash triggers, or for triggering SFX etc.
Rotolight HSS
Providing 200% of the normal maximum continuous output, Rotolight HSS flash also provides incredible colour
accuracy (CRI 98, TLCI 99) with the ability to electronically tailor the brightness and colour temperature to your
needs. The Rotolight HSS flash fires in synchronisation with the shutter, and remains at full flash power whilst the
letterbox slit shutter crosses the image sensor, evenly illuminating the entire image. The advantage of the Titan™
is that the modelling light allows you to better compose your shot; letting you obtain focus and preview how the
light will fall in the final image. You can also shoot in multi-frame mode to ensure you never miss a shot.
Like standard HSS the flash duration extends throughout the normal X-Sync period of your camera (typically
1/60th to 1/200th second), and so the best method for freezing fast motion is to use a dark environment and
adjust the flash duration to stop the action. Alternatively, use Rotolight HSS mode, where you set 1/50th duration
on the flash, and let the camera freeze the action by shortening the shutter exposure duration (up to 1/8000th
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Flash mode
Titan™ is capable of High Speed Sync flash (HSS, 1/8000th), and has a built-in Elinchrom Skport wireless HSS
receiver. For best results, use the Rotolight HSS Transmitter (RL-HSS-TX) by Elinchrom available now for Sony,
Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Fujifilm cameras from www.rotolight.com and Rotolight retailers
globally. Capable of controlling up to ten Rotolights, in four groups, the Rotolight HSS transmitter also provides
wireless control of Titan brightness and colour temperature in both flash and continuous modes (Rotolight HSS
transmitter only), and can trigger CineSFX™, X-FX (Exposure FX) and Designer Fade™.
USING THE FLASH MODE: tap the ‘Flash’ menu button on the touch to enter ‘FLASH’ mode.
NB - in order to use the flash, you must be in flash mode (indicated by shutter speed on the display. Titan is not
a TTL flash, it is a manual flash with adjustable flash power, modelling light, colour temperature, diffusion and
duration settings.
Set your camera into manual flash mode, refer to the f-stop table (page 30) for exposure guide, take a test shot
and either adjust flash power, or distance to the subject to achieve optimal exposure. Rotate the left knob to set
the desired modelling light level in order to preview focus, shadows and highlights on your subject (in %, 0-100%)
and compose your photograph.
NB - Titan™ is intentionally less bright whilst in modelling light mode than regular continuous light mode, in
order to make the light more comfortable for the subject and prolong battery life.
Press, hold and rotate the left knob to set the desired ‘colour temperature’ for your flash (in kelvin, from
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Set the desired duration for the flash, in shutter intervals, i.e. 1/50s, 1/60s, 1/80s, 1/100s…up to 1/2500s (‘1/2K5’).NB
- you can just leave the duration set to 1/50th and Titan™ will automatically adjust the duration for you if the
number of frames per second requires a shorter flash.
Press, hold and rotate the right knob to set the flash output power, ‘MAX’ (=200% of MAX continuous output), ‘1/2’
(=100%), ‘1/4’ (=50%), ‘X8’ (modelling light level x 8), and ‘X16’ (modelling light level x 16). Using the X8 or X16 output
allows you to use the modelling light on your Titan™ to compose and balance the lights in a multi-light setup,
and when they flash they will keep this relationship but be eight or 16 times brighter.
To trigger the flash from your camera (wired operation), connect a PC sync cable from your camera’s PC sync
port to the 3.5mm mini jack on the Titan™ port plate. If your camera does not have a PC sync port, then you can
purchase the optional ‘Rotolight Accessory Shoe to PC’ adapter and the PC flash sync cable, which converts your
accessory shoe into a PC socket.
NB - PC sync is limited to your camera’s internal sync speed (X-Sync) (usually 1/60th up to 1/250th). IT IS NOT HIGH
SPEED SYNC.
Rotolight HSS transmitter by Elinchrom:
To shoot in High Speed Sync, you will need an HSS wireless transmitter, such as the Rotolight or Elinchrom HSS
transmitter (both are compatible with the internal Skyport receiver inside the Titan™).