Thank you for purchasing Aputure “Light Storm” LS 300x.
The Aputure LS 300x is a Bi-color Point Source LED Light
Fixture. We've taken all of your favorite features of the
daylight-balanced 300d II and added Expanded Bi-color CCT
control, making it the first Bowens Mount Bi-color LED that
can be used with optical modifiers properly.
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.
Detailed product manual for Light Storm can be found on www.aputure.com .
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 cs@aputure.com 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.
CAUTION
15. Please do not block the ventilation and do
not look at the light directly when it is
powered on.
DO NOT TOUCH LED
Light Source Surface
16. Please do not place the LED lighting fixture near any
liquids or other flammable objects.
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.
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
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 o
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 dierent circuit than the receiver is
connected to.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Warning Statement:
This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.
Check list
When you unbox the product, please make sure all the items listed below are included.
Otherwise, please contact the seller immediately.
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.
3. 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.
4. Setting up the Light
Mount the light onto a light stand, then fix it in place using the T-Handle/Mounting
Screw on the Baby Pin Receiver/Mounting Column (5/8in. / 16mm). Then loosen/tighten
the handbrake locking mechanism on the yoke to adjust the fixture's angle of tilt.
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* Hang the cable from the head cable relief hook
* Disconnect the XLR head cable by pushing down on the locking tabs on the female XLR connectors,
5. Instructions for the Quick-Release "Lightning Clamp"
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.
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2
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Specifications
Weight
* The Quick-Release "Lightning Clamp" can clamp onto square or round pipe with a
diameter between 2-5cm or 0.79-1.97in.
To disconnect the Neutrik® powerCon cable, pull back on the yellow release tab on the
cable connector, and rotate the connector counterclockwise.
2) Powering by Batteries
Neutrik® powerCON
Male Connector
2
Neutrik® powerCON Female
Locking Connector
* Batteries: Voltage 12~16.8V; Recommended ≥15A continuous discharge.
* The LS 300x can be operated using a single battery for up to half of the
battery on the right side of the of the control box, or the light will not turn on.
damage the power supply and the lighting xture.
* Only use batteries that support the necessary continuous current discharge speci
batteries are used, the batteries will enter a protection state and the lighting xture will not operate as intended.
2) Rotate the CCT Control Wheel to adjust the color temperature of the light
from 2700K-6500K.
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3) Lighting FX Mode
Press and hold the Eects button for 2 seconds to activate Lighting FX mode, then
short press the Eects button to toggle between Paparazzi, Fireworks, Faulty Bulb,
Lightning, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, Explosion, Fire, etc.
a. Paparazzi Eectb. Fireworks Eect*
c. Faulty Bulb Eectd. Lightning Eect**
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* As of writing this the TV eect worked in CCT range presets and you cannot set a fixed base CCT.
** When controlling the explosion eect, short press the Trigger button to single trigger the
lighting eect.
***As of writing this the Fire eect worked in CCT range presets and you cannot set a fixed base CCT.
When in Lighting FX mode, short press the "Intensity" button to enter Intensity
Adjustment Mode. Then rotate the Brightness Control Wheel to adjust the intensity
from 10%-100% as displayed on the screen.
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* As of writing, you cannot set a fixed base CCT for certain eects, such as: Fireworks, TV, and Fire.
** If the light is powered o, upon turning on again, the light will resume its last saved setting.
*** When setting up the device with the Bluetooth mobile application, the corresponding name of the
fixture is LS 300x ****** (six digits + letters represent the fixture's serial number).
When in Lighting FX mode, short press the "Frequency" button to enter Frequency
Adjustment Mode. Then rotate the Brightness Control Wheel to adjust the frequency
of the eect from 1 to 10 and R (Random) as displayed on the screen.
When in Lighting FX mode, rotate the CCT Control Wheel to adjust the base CCT of the
lighting eect from 2700K to 6500K as displayed on the screen.
4) Wireless Connectivity Modes
Press the Wireless/Trigger button in order to switch between 2.4GHz Wireless Remote
Control, Bluetooth SIG Mesh Sidus Link App Control***, and no wireless control.
5) Press the MENU button to enter the system menu interface, as shown below.
6) DMX mode
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the dimming wheel to
select DMX mode and press the MENU button again to enter DMX mode.
When in DMX mode, rotate the brightness control wheels to set the device's DMX
channel. Then press the MENU button to take you back to the Menu interface.
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7) Dimming curve mode
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the dimming wheel to
select Dimming Curve, and press the MENU button again to enter the dimming curve
selection menu. Using the wheel to choose from exponential (Exp), logarithmic (Log),
S-Curve, or linear dimming curves, and press the MENU button to make your
selection.
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** When Studio Mode is active, the light will turn on as soon as it receives power, without having to
press the power button.
**** The light must be connected to your mobile device using the Sidus Link mobile application, and
not via your device's typical Bluetooth connection menu.
*** Studio Mode is active as the factory default.
* In "Force Mode" the fan will continuously spin at its maximum speed. In "Auto Mode" the fan will only
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the dimming wheel to select
Fan Mode, and press the MENU button again to enter Fan Mode. Use the wheel to select
between Force* and Auto, then press the MENU button to confirm your selection.
9) Studio mode
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the dimming wheel to select
Studio Mode, and press the MENU button again to enter the Studio Mode** menu.
Once in the menu, use the wheel to choose between "YES"*** or "NO" and press the
MENU button to confirm your selection.
10) Bluetooth reset
(1) Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the dimming wheel to
select BT Reset. Press the MENU button again to enter the Bluetooth Menu. Use the
wheel to select "YES" to reset the Bluetooth pairing (the pop-up window displays the
current reset progress and is completed within 5 seconds); or select "NO" to return to
the previous menu.
(2) After resetting the light's Bluetooth connection, your mobile phone or tablet will be
able to connect to and control the light****.
(3) If the Bluetooth Reset fails, a [Reset Failed] screen will pop-up, and the light will
return to Bluetooth mode after 2 seconds.
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* Only FAT16 and FAT32 storage formats can be used for firmware updates. Incompatible formats
will result in the screen displaying a format error and will return to the main menu.
** DO NOT unplug the light or the USB flash drive during the update process. In the case of an
unexpected power failure, DO NOT remove the USB flash drive. When the power is restored, the
fixture will automatically resume the update process. After successfully updating the firmware,
Press the MENU button to enter the system menu, rotate the dimming wheel to select
Language, and press the MENU button again to enter the Language menu*. Use the
wheel to select from the available languages. Initial languages include "English" and
"Chinese".
12)
USB Mode
(1) The control box has a built-in USB port for firmware updates (for both the control
box and lamp head). Insert a compatible USB* flash drive into the USB port.
(2) To update the light's firmware, press the MENU button to enter the system menu,
rotate the dimming wheel to select USB Mode, and press the MENU button again to
enter the Update menu. Use the wheel to select "YES" or "NO". If a USB flash drive
containing a firmware update is mounted in the USB port, the screen will display an
update progress bar**. If you choose “NO”, press MENU button then it will return the
menu interface.
(3) If a USB flash drive is not inserted into the USB port of the flash drive does not
contain a firmware upgrade file, entering the Update menu and choosing "YES" will
return you to the system menu interface.
13)
OTA Mode
You can also do an OTA wireless firmware update using the Sidus Link mobile app.
You can control the LS 300x from any channel or group configuration.
* Light Storm lights have three channels (1/2/3) and four groups (A/B/C/D).
* Only groups "C" or "D" can be used to control brightness, CCT and lighting e
groups "A" and "B" can only be used to control brightness.
1) Configuring channel and group settings on the control box
Press the CHANNEL button to toggle between channels 1, 2, & 3.
Press the GROUP button to toggle between groups A, B, C, & D.
2) Configuring channel settings on the remote
Press the CH button to toggle
between channels 1, 2, and 3)
“ ” indicator lights
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* This remote will not work when the light is in DMX mode.
** The remote control will only control the operation of the light when the fixture is in 2.4Ghz Wireless
Control Mode.
* The remote control can only be used to adjust CCT if the lights are in groups C or D.
Press the ( + / ) button to enter or exit lighting eect mode. Press the
( + / ) to toggle between dierent eects.
Press the ( / ) buttons to adjust the output of the light. Press the ( / ) buttons
to toggle the eect frequency.
You can download the Sidus Link app from the iOS App
Manual Mode
FX Mode
FX Control
Paparazzi
Fireworks
Faulty Bulb
60-79
80-99
100-119
5
120-139
140-159
160-178
180-255Undefined
0Start Point
1-127Single Trigger
128-255
6
0
1-127
128-255
Lightning
TV
Pulsing
Strobe
Explosion
Fire
IN Lightning mode
Cycle Mode
IN Explosion mode
Start Point
Single Trigger
Undefined
Store or Google Play Store for enhance 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.
* This is an averaged result, the number might be slightly dierent on each light.
1m
474 (fc)
5100 (lux)580 (lux)220 (lux)
1505 (fc)121 (fc)42 (fc)
16200 (lux)1300 (lux)450 (lux)
697 (fc)74 (fc)32 (fc)
7500 (lux)800 (lux)350 (lux)
2257 (fc)195 (fc)65 (fc)
24300 (lux)2100 (lux)700 (lux)
585 (fc)65 (fc)23 (fc)
6300 (lux)700 (lux)250 (lux)
1904 (fc)158 (fc)51 (fc)
20500 (lux)1700 (lux)550 (lux)
3m5m
54 (fc)20 (fc)
Trademarks
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.