amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat User Manual

June 4, 2024
amaran

F21x Bi-Color LED Mat
User Manualamaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat amaran F21x
Product Manual

Foreword
Thank you for purchasing “amaran” LED photography lights – Amaran F21x.
Amaran F21x 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 a variety of lighting accessories to achieve lighting effects and enrich product usage patterns. So that the product meets the needs of different occasions light control, easy to achieve professional-level photography.

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 the lighting fixture before storing and storing the cable at the 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 cs@aputure.com 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.

  16. Please do not use the light fixture in wet conditions on account electric shock may be caused.
    CAUTION
    DO NOT TOUCH LED Light Source Surface

  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 the 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

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.
    NTE: 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 on and on, the user is encouraged to try to 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.

Components List
Please make sure all accessories listed below are completed before using. If not, please contact your sellers immediately.amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat -
Parts

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.

Components List

  1. Lamp Head
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Parts 2

  2. Control Box
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Control Box

Setting Up the Light

  1. Disassembly and assembly of X-type frame. After pulling out the bolts in the direction shown in the picture, unfold the four support rods, and then loosen the fixing bolts  to lock the support rods.
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Light

  2. Disassembly and assembly of the lamp body and X-shaped bracket. Insert the four support rods into the blocks at the four corners of the lamp body in turn. When  removing, pull out the four support rods in turn in the opposite direction.
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - opposite

  3. Installation of the softbox.
    The side of the softbox with grooves corresponds to the side of the lamp body with the power cord. Then attach the velcro of the lamp body and the softbox in turn and then install the fabric diffusion and grid.
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - required

  4. Fasten the lamp body.
    Adjust the lamp body to a suitable height, rotate the tightening handle to fix the lamp body on the tripod, and then adjust the lamp body to the required angle, Then tighten the locking handle.
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - 2

Powering up the Light

Powered by AC

amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Figure 2

Powered by DC

amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Figure 1

How to use the extension cordamaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Figure
3

The battery is not standard.
When removing the wire, because of self-locking device at the wire connection, please press or rotate the spring lock on the connector before pulling it out. Do not pull it out forcibly.
*Extension cable, control box, and lamp body need to correspond, and different models cannot be mixed.

Operations

  1. Turning on the Light
    amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Figure 4

  2. Manual Control
    2.1 Press the Light Mode button to enter the interface
    2.2.1 Press the INT knob, and select CCT mode to adjust color temperature (2500K~7500K), and brightness (0%~100%).

2.2.2 Press the INT button to select FX mode, then rotate the INT control knob to toggle between Paparazzi,  Lightning, TV,  Fire, Strobe, Explosion, Fault Bulb, Pulsing, and Fireworks.
*Under Lightning and Explosion effects, press the TRIGGER knob, which will trigger the effects; under other effects press the INT TRIGGER to circulate or stop the effects.
2.2.3 Press the INT knob, after selecting the CFX mode, Rotate the INT knob to select the Picker FX, Music FX, and TouchBar FX.
2.3 Press the MENU button to enter MENU, as shown in the figure below.

2.3.1 DMX Mode
Press the INT knob to enter the DMX mode, and rotate the INT knob to adjust the DMX channel (001~512).
2.3.2 Frequency Selection
Press the INT knob to enter the Frequency Selection, and Rotate the INT knob to select the frequency (+0~2000Hz).
2.3.3 Dimming Curve
Press the INT knob to enter the dimming curve menu, rotate the INT knob to select “Exp; Log; S-curve; Linear” Dimming curve, then press the INT knob to confirm the selection.
2.3.4 BT Reset
Press the INT knob to enter the BT Reset, rotate the INT knob to select “Yes”, press the INT knob to reset the Bluetooth; select “No” to return to the main menu.

2.3.5 BT Serial NO.
Rotate the INT knob to select the BT serial NO, and press the INT knob to enter the BT serial NO. interface to display the Bluetooth serial number
2.3.6 Studio Mode
Rotate the INT knob to select the studio mode, press the INT knob to enter the studio mode interface, rotate the INT knob to select “Yes” or “No”, and then short press the INT knob to confirm. 2.3.7 Language
Rotate the INT knob to select the language menu, press the INT knob to enter the language setting interface, rotate the INT knob to select “English” or “Chinese”, and then press the INT knob to confirm.
2.3.8 Firmware Version
Rotate the INT knob to select the Firmware Version, press the INT knob to enter the firmware version interface, and short-press the INT knob again to return to the main menu.
2.3.9 Update Firmware
Rotate the INT knob to select Update Firmware, short press the INT knob to enter the firmware upgrade interface, rotate the INT knob to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press the INT knob to confirm.
2.3.10 Factory Reset
Rotate the INT knob to select Factory Reset, press the INT knob to enter the Factory Reset interface, rotate the INT knob to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press the INT  knob to confirm.

DMX Control

3.1 Connecting Type-c to DMX adapter to the controlleramaran F21x Bi-
Color LED Mat - Figure 19 *Type-c to DMX adapter is not standard

3.2 Connect a standard DMX controlleramaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat -
Figure 20

3.3 The DMX interface schematic:

amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - Figure 21

3.4 DMX Channel Selection
In DMX mode, match the channel of your DMX controller with the light, and then control the light via the DMX controller.

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.

amaran F21x Bi-Color LED Mat - qr codehttps://m.sidus.link/download
https://sidus.link/app/help

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