Aputure Amaran Halo LED lighting and User manual

Function and operation
Button information
    Button                     Function
   ?       2.Pressl.Press FlashFlash buttonbutton toto switchtest thetoflashflashoutput.mode.
    L/R       Press L/R button to switch between  left, right,               and full brightness mode.
       -:9;       Press the -.-6; to switch to full light mode.


Usage Intr'oduction
Aputure Amaran Halo LED Ring Flash Usage.
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Description
Aputure Amaran Halo LED Ring Flash is the perfect macro
lighting solution for your DSLR camera. lt operates smoothly,
giving you steady, bright, and uniform light to achieve your desired
photographic effect.  lt also provides six modes:  full brightness or
left or right-side, either continuously or as a flash, to meet a
variety of needs. Aputure Amaran Halo LED Ring Flash is the
best tool for your macro photography needs.


Main Features

1.New LED flash technology, providing continuous, stable light.
2. Brightness adjustment wheel.
3.Flash mode light output is twice as high as continuous mode.
4.Unique lamp mount to accommodate hotshoe or lenses*.
5.Works with flash triggers.
6.Half-pressing shutter activates AF-assist lamp.
T.Three stops of brightness adjustment.
8.New functions to meet higher shooting demands.
9.Left and right flash for more dynamic effects.
10.The best tool for your macro photography needs.





Note: For detailed usage refer to page 5.
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Battery Installation
To insert the battery, follow the arrow's direction to open the
battery hatch. Note the +/- icons when inserting the battery.
Notice: in the case of short circuits, please use 4 standard AA
batteries.


Ring Flash Gontroller Setup
Affix the hot-shoe head of Ring Flash Controller to the camera's
hot-shoe, and turn the lock to the left.
Tips:Turn off the light before Controller setup or removal.


Rlng Flash Setup
1.Use the appropriate ring mount according to the size of the lens.
2.Place the ring mount on the lens.
3.Hold lock and place Ring Flash on the ring mount.
Tips:lncludes  I ring mounts for different /enses; 4gMM, S2MM,
55MM, 58MM, 62MM, 67MM,72MM, 77MM,




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Switching Shooting Modes
LIGHT Mode
Click the -.p; to enter light mode. Useful for macro video and still
shooting.
Flash Mode
Click the t  to enter flash mode. Useful for macro still shooting.
L/R mode
By pressing the L/R button to switch between left, right, and full
light,  it allows more selective and dynamic shooting effects.

Brightness adjustment
Halo has 3 stops under Flash and Light mode. Flash mode light
output is twice the Light mode.
1.QTR represents 114 power; the light output is quarter of the
maximum brightness.
2.HALF represents 112 power; the light output is half of the
maximum brightness.
3.FULL represents 1/1 power;the maximum brightness.
Note: To turn on Halo, rotate the wheel clockwise to the QTR
position until  it clicks and the light comes on.
To turn Halo off , rotate the wheel counter-clockwise pasf fhe QfR
position until  it clicks and the light turns off  .


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Specifications
Effective Flash Range:     5CM-1.5M
# of Bulbs:                60
Bulb Angle:                 60'
Supply Power:            DC3.6V-6.7V
Color Temperature:     5500Kt300K
Average Life Span:      > 50,000 hours
Sync Speed:             >1/2005
Battery:                     4 AA batteries
Power:             <6W

Trouble shooting
l.Underexposed or overexposed photos
Be sure the camera shutter, aperture, or ISO setting is not too
high or low. Also check exposure compensation, exposure
bracketing and flash-related settings.
2.Vignetting
Do not use wide angles, and adjust the camera's focal length to
50 mm or more.
3.Flash does not work
Be sure the battery has power.  lf not, replace  it.
During battery installation, follow the +/- icons.
Be sure the camera and flash hot-shoe is clean.  lf not, clean  it
with a cloth and then reinstall.
4.Abnormal Flash
Turn off Halo and camera, then setup Halo again, then turn on
both after setup.  lf still abnormal, replace batteries and try again.

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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using
this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where allthose who
use this equipment  will read them.
€  Do not disassemble or modify
     Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock
     or product malfunction. Should the product break open as the
     result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries.
6r Keep dry
    Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water
     or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or
     electric shock.
€  Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
     Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or
           fi re.
€  Keep out of reach of children
     This device contains small parts which may pose a choking
     hazard. Consult a physician immediately  if a child swallows
    any part of this device.
F  Do not expose to high temperatures
    Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in
     other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to
    observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the
     casing or internal parts.
€  Observe precaution when handling batteries
     . Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not mix old and
     new batteries or batteries of different types.

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. Do not short or disassemble
. Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards.
c Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged.
. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the
  batteries when leaving the product unattended for prolonged
  periods or when no charge remains.
. Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin
  or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.





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