Overview
The Aputure 600D is 1200W Daylight LED that is as bright as an 600w tungsten light. This light packs a bright punch while only using 8 Amps. It can be used on 15 or 20 amp circuits in studios and on location.
It has additional effects and can really light up a room!
Table of Contents
EDC Aputure 600D Component Guide
600D Quick Start Guide
You will need a strong light stand with a baby pin OR junior receiver.
(Ex. Husky Baby stand, 40" C-stand, 2-rise Combo Stand, or 3-rise Combo Stand.
And a 15lb shotbag. (If you choose a combo stand, you will need a 25lb sandbag)
(Vended Separately)
First Steps
- Set up your chosen stand with a shot/sand bag.
- Lift the lamp head out of the case and loosen the yoke so the light stand adapter of the yoke should be facing the ground and the light can is parallel to the floor so that the text on the back is upright and readable. Tighten the yoke.
- If using a Husky Baby stand, 40" C-stand, or the baby pin on a combo stand, line up the hole of the stand adapter to the pin on the stand. Lower the light on to the stand. Tighten the Stand Tie-Down on the stand.
- If using a combo stand with a junior receiver, remove the Stand Tie-Down and screw it in to the side of the yoke for storage.
- Line up the stand adapter with junior receiver and lower it into the hole. Tighten the tie-down on the stand to secure the light.
Always remove the Red Protection Cover to powering on.
- Pull back the silver retaining pin, located above the red cover, rotate the cover clockwise, then lift the cover out.
- Always reattach the Red Protection Cover when packing away. (Let the light cool prior to re-installing).
- To reattach the cover, insert it into the Bowens mount and rotate counterclockwise
Adding Hyper Reflector
- To attach the reflector, press the release button, insert the reflector into the Bowens
mount, and rotate it counter clockwise - To remove the reflector, pull back the release button and rotate the reflector clockwise.
Powering On/Off
- Connect the Lamp head to the Control Box by using the 5-pin Header Cable
- Plug the powerCON cable into the AC power port on the bottom of the control box (1).
- Twist clockwise to secure (2)
- Plug AC cable into a wall outlet.
- Power on by pressing the ⏻ to turn on/off
Let the light cool before breaking down.
- Turn the light off at the control box.
- Unplug the AC cable from the wall.
- Disconnect the cpowerCON cable by pulling back on the yellow release tab on the
cable connector, and rotate the connector counterclockwise. - Disconnect the head cable from the control box and then the lamp head.
- Disconnect the Head Cable by pulling up on the collar on the connector. This will disengage its locking mechanism.
- Reattach Red Protection Cover.
- To reattach the cover, insert it into the Bowens mount and rotate counterclockwise
- To reattach the cover, insert it into the Bowens mount and rotate counterclockwise
Lightning Clamp
*NEEDS EDC PICS*
You can attach the control box the light stand using the Lightning clamp.
- Clamp the Lightning Clamp onto a light stand.
- Rotate the release lever to unlock the quick-release baseplate(1)
- Mount the control box onto the Lightning Clamp (2) (the release lever will automatically spring back).
- To remove the control box, grasp it firmly, then unlock the quick-release plate by turning the release lever, and detach the control box.
Operations & Effects
- Intensity
- Use the Select knob on the control box to adjust brightness by twisting left or right .
- Use the Select knob on the control box to adjust brightness by twisting left or right .
- Effects
- Press the menu button on the control box to enter the system menu.
- Turn the knob to scroll to Effects Mode.
- Press the knob into select
In Effects Mode, you can pick an effect and adjust its
Intensity and Frequency by using the control knob.
Troubleshooting
Q: Does this light get hot?
A: Yes. Even though it is LED, it gets very hot. Always wear gloves and let the light cool before packing it away.
Q: Can I use this in the rain?
A: Do not use in the rain.
Q: I plugged a 600D in and it shut off, along with the other lights in the room.
A: You have over loaded your location's circuit. This light requires 8 Amps of power. Unplug the 600D and check your breaker box. Keep in mind how many Amps your fixtures and other items are using before plugging in the 600D.
Tips & Tricks
- If you want to use a diffusion - pick a larger diffusion and set up on a stand in front of the light. Keep it ~ 2-3ft away from the light to prevent burning the diffusion.
- This light is small but bright! It gives off ~600w.
- If you want to set the light up high - use a 2-rise or 3-rise combo stand instead of a husky baby or c-stand.