[Sidus Link Mobile] Wireless Lighting Control System
Wireless Lighting Control System of Sidus Link
1. Scenes
Scenes are the wireless network unit in the Sidus Link® App. Users can control and manage fixtures after setting them up in a Scene.

Figure 1 Scenes List
1.1 Demo Project
Demo Project is a virtual Scene for demonstrating the Sidus Link® App functions. With the Demo Scene, users could simulate the actual workflow in Sidus Link® App, even if users don't have lighting fixtures to connect and control.
Figure 1.1 Fixture list in the Demo Scene
Note:
- If users delete the Demo scene, please reinstall the App to recover.
- The Demo Scene is a virtual scene that for demonstration purpose only. Users could not connect actual fixtures in the Demo Scene.
- Please create a new scene to connect lighting fixtures.
1.2 Scene
Click the
button in the Scenes list to create a new scene. Tap the newly added Scene to enter the fixture list. Users then could add fixtures to the scene fixture list and control the fixtures.
1.3 Scene Management
Users could rename, delete and share the scene to CC Group via the Scene management menu.
Tap the menu button icon to call out the Scene management menu.
Figure 1.3 Scene management menu.
1.3.1 Rename
Rename the Scene to manage multiple Scenes.
Figure 1.3.1 Rename the Scene
1.3.2 Delete
Users could delete the Scene in the Scene management menu.
Figure 1.3.2 Delete the Scene
Note:
The Scene you deleted wouldn't be recover again.
1.4 Share the Scene
Users could share the Scene with team members via CC Group.
All team members in the CC Group could check and control the shared Scene.
- CC Group collaboration: users won't able to share the Scene without a created CC Group. To create CC Group, enter the CC Group function via the workspace interface;
- The members of CC Group need to click the refresh button icon at the bottom of the Scenes list to receive the latest collaboration information;
- Temporary collaboration: tap the code button icon to generate a four-digit code; team members could tap the plus button and enter the code to join the CC Group.
Figure 1.4 The shared Scene
Note:
- To use the CC Group collaboration function, please create a CC Group first;
- The collaboration code expires in 1 hour;
- The CC Group collaboration requires the internet connection for all members;
- When there is only one fixture in the scene, users could still share the Scene with team members, however, one user could actually control the fixture. Please share the Scene with multiple fixtures.
- Only the CC Group creator could manage the Scene and add fixtures, other team members could only control added fixtures.
- When the CC Group creator deletes fixtures in the shared Scene, other team members will not able to control the deleted fixtures. To check the available fixtures, pull the fixture list to refresh.
- When the CC Group creator cancels the Scene collaboration, the shared Scene will be deleted when other members refresh the Scene list. However, users need to delete the temporary collaborated Scene manually.
2. Add Fixtures
Sidus Mesh® is a new decentralized wireless technology that allows the user to control the fixtures network without any extra router. With one smart device, users could control hundreds of lighting fixtures. Even if one of the fixtures is failed, users could still connect to the lighting fixture network stably.
Users need to add fixtures to the Scene before using the lighting control system.
2.1 Set the fixtures and the smart device
Reset the fixture's Bluetooth and turn on the Bluetooth on the smart device before connecting fixtures to the Sidus Link® App.
If users are using the smart device with the Android system, please turn on the GPS or location service.
Figure 2.1 Reset the fixture's Bluetooth
Note:
- If the Android system smart device doesn't have the GPS function, it will not able to use the wireless lighting control functions;
- Please connect the fixtures via the Sidus Link® App interface; please don't connect the fixtures via the system Bluetooth interface on the smart device.
2.2 Connect the fixtures
Enter the add fixtures interface by type the "+" mark in the fixture list interface. Tap the add new fixtures to search the fixtures. The available fixtures will appear on the "add new fixtures" page.
- Add new fixtures: tap the Scene card to enter the Scene-tap the
at the up-right corner of the fixture list-enter the add new fixture page. Select the fixture and click "Set up" to add;
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| Figure 2.2-1 Add new fixtures | Figure 2.2-2 Select fixtures | Figure 2.2-3 Waiting for connection |
Add new fixtures group: tap the Scene card to enter the Scene-tap the
at the up-right corner of the fixture list-enter the add new group page. Select the fixture and click "Set up" to add fixtures as a group.
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| Figure 2.2-4 Add new fixtures | Figure 2.2-5 Add new group |
Tap the "OK" button to return to the fixture list interface.
2.3 Reconnect
Sidus Link® App will remind that the fixture is disconnected when there is an interruption. Tap the reconnect to retry.
When re-open the Scene or switch between Scenes, Sidus Link® App will reload the network and reconnect the fixtures.
Note:
- The online fixtures display with white letters and icons;
- The offline fixtures display with grey letters and icons;
- It takes time to reload and reconnect the fixtures, please be patient;
- When reconnection fails, the fixture might out of power or out of control range. Please check the fixture and reset the Bluetooth before connect it again.
2.4 Fixture Locating
Users could use the fixture locating button to locate the fixture.
Tap the fixture locating button
, the fixture or a group of fixtures will flash regularly.
Fixture 2.4 Fixture locating button
2.5 Fixture Management
Users could manage the lighting fixtures in the fixture list.
- Power Management
- Users could check the power source and battery life in the fixture list;
- There are two types of power source: with battery and AC power;
- With battery
: the fixture is powered by batteries, the battery status and estimate battery life are displayed after the fixture's name; - AC power
: the fixture is powered by an AC adapter.
Figure 2.5-1 Power source
- Fixture Management
- Tap the menu button icon after the fixture's name to call out the fixture's management menu;
- Menu of the master node fixture: Rename/Recover name/Fan mode/Firmware Update;
- Menu of other fixtures: Rename/Recover name/Fan mode/Firmware Update/Delete.
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| Figure 2.5-2 Menu of the master node fixture | Figure 2.5-3 Menu of other fixtures |
Note:
- The fixture will reset the Bluetooth automatically after being deleted from the Scene;
- The fixture with a green "M" is the master node fixture. It is not allowed to delete the master node fixture;
- Fan mode management is available for fixtures with fan;
- When there is a red dot on the firmware update, please update the firmware.
2.6 Fixtures Group
Sidus Link® App generates a default all fixtures group when users create a new Scene.
Users could select multiple fixtures and group them as a new fixtures' group.
- When users add a new fixture to the Scene, the fixture will be added to the "All fixtures" group automatically;
- All fixtures management: the Console. Details see 4. Console and preset;
- Group management menu: Console/Rename/Edit/Delete;
- Edit a created group: Users could edit the created group, for example, add or delete fixtures;
- Fixtures group color tag function: users could add color tag to the fixtures group, the color tag displays behind the fixtures group's name

Figure 2.6 Fixture group management menu
Note:
- If there are different types of fixtures in one fixtures' group, the available features are depending on the fixture with fewer functions. For example: if a daylight fixture is grouped with bi-color and color-pro fixtures, only the daylight features will be available for the fixtures' group;
- Make sure all the fixtures are online before creating a fixtures' group.
3. Presets
Users could save their favourite parameters and settings of the fixture as Presets. It allows users to adjust the lighting parameters quickly. With the internet connection, all presets could be synchronized to the Sidus Link® Cloud Service.
Tap the Presets at the down-right corner to enter the presets interface and save the current lighting parameters to the Presets.
Figure 3 The Presets interface
3.1 The Presets Management
The Presets are sorted by the lighting control modes, tap the presets management menu
to manage it.
The management menu for Presets: Rename/Collect/Delete.
Users could preview the Preset details via the Preset management menu.
Note:
- Tap the "Save to Presets" to save the preset. And click the "OK" when users need to apply a Preset;
- The Presets for the SidusPro® FX request manually start;
- There is a color-blocks besides the saved presets for quick search;
- The Presets could only run on the same type of fixtures. For example, the presets from daylight fixtures are only available for daylight fixtures.
3.2 Album for Presets
Users could save the Presets to Album for quick use.
- Tap the "Collect" in the Preset menu to save the selected preset to the Album;
- The Album management menu: rename and cancel collection;
- The preset in Album will be deleted when the user deletes the original preset. However the original preset won't be deleted when users cancel the collection.
4. Console and Quickshots
The entrance of Console is located at the down-right corner of the fixture list.
4.1 Console
The Console is a convenient lighting control integration, users could control the fixtures efficiently. Sidus Link® provides three control modes in the Console: Int, White and Palette.
- Slide to adjust the intensity of the fixture or fixtures;
- Hold the slider and move up or down to adjust the fixture order, the fixture order in the fixture list will change simultaneously;
- The control icon on the left side of the slider is the entrance of the lighting control system for this fixture;
- Users could save the parameter of the console to presets;
- Tap the lock mode icon
to enter the console lock mode. Tap the lock all button
, to lock all the fixtures in the console. The locked fixtures will remain in the same setting and users won't able to slide to change the brightness. Tap the lock all button
to unlock all the fixtures, users can use the slider to change the brightness. Tap the exit button to leave the console lock mode. Tap the lock button on the fixture slider could unlock the single fixture slider.

Figure 4.1-1 The Console interface

Figure 4.1-2 Console lock mode
4.2 INT Only
In the "INT" mode, users could modify only the intensity, the CCT and color will remain the same.
4.3 White
When using the white mode, the CCT of all fixtures will change to 5600K.
4.4 Palette
The Palette feature offers diverse color scheme styles, users can choose HSI mode, CCT mode or Multi mode to create a plentiful color scheme for the on-site shooting.
4.4.1 Add Palette fixtures
Enter the Palette interface via the console page, add Palette fixtures to get started.
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| Figure 7.1-1 Add new Palette fixture or new Palette fixture group | Figure 7.1-2 Select new Palette fixture |
4.4.1.1 Add new Palette fixtures
- Tap the plus mark at the bottom of the Palette interface to add new Palette fixtures;
- The newly added fixtures display at the bottom of the Palette interface.
Note:
Users need to add fixtures to the scene fixture list first, then the fixture will be available for the Palette.
4.4.1.2 Add New Palette Fixture Group
- Tap the plus mark at the bottom of the Palette interface to add new Palette fixture groups;
- The newly added fixture groups display at the bottom of the Palette interface.
Note:
The added fixtures won't able to join the group.
4.4.2 Palette Style
Users can adjust the parameters of lighting color source type, color scheme style and set the number of color dots in the Palette style interface.
4.4.2.1 HSI
The color scheme styles in the HSI mode are Monochromatic, Complementary, Triad, Split Complementary, Contrast color, and Analogous.
Monochromatic:
- In the monochromatic mode, the Palette generates color dots with the same hue but different saturation values;
- The generated color dots have random saturation values, and users won't able to adjust the saturation values manually;
- In the monochromatic mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Complementary:
- In the complementary mode, the Palette will select two hues that spacing 180° on the color wheel and generates color dots with different saturation values;
- The generated color dots have random saturation values, and users won't able to adjust the saturation values manually;
- In the complementary mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Triad:
- In the triad mode, the Palette will select two hues that spacing 120° on the color wheel and generates color dots with different saturation values;
- The generated color dots have random saturation values, and users won't able to adjust the saturation values manually;
- In the Triad mode, the minimum color dots amount is 3, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Split Complementary:
- In the split complementary mode, the Palette will select two hues that spacing 180° on the color wheel and generates color dots with different saturation values;
- Users can adjust the saturation values manually or choose the random mode;
- In the split complementary mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Contrast color:
- In the contrast color mode, the Palette will select two hues that spacing 120° on the color wheel and generates color dots with different saturation values;
- The generated color dots have random saturation values, and users won't able to adjust the saturation values manually;
- In the contrast color mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
- In the analogous mode, the Palette will select two hues that spacing 60° on the color wheel and generates color dots with different saturation values;
- The generated color dots have random saturation values, and users won't able to adjust the saturation values manually;
- In the analogous mode, the minimum color dots amount is 3, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
4.4.2.2 CCT
The color scheme styles in the CCT mode are Split Complementary, Contrast color, and Analogous.
Split Complementary:
- Users can adjust the green/magenta values of the generated color dots manually or choose the random mode;
- In the split complementary mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Contrast color:
- Users can adjust the green/magenta values of the generated color dots manually or choose the random mode;
- In the contrast color mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Analogous:
- Users can adjust the green/magenta values of the generated color dots manually or choose the random mode;
- In the analogous mode, the minimum color dots amount is 2, the maximum color dots amount is 12.
Note:
If the lighting fixtures do not support the selected color temperature value, the App will automatically correspond to the color temperature value for the lighting fixtures.
4.4.2.3 Multi Mode
In the multi mode, users can choose color dots from both HSI mode and CCT mode.
- In the HUE-CCT/CCT-HUE mode, the color cube will assign to the color allocation area in the order of HUE in the front and CCT at the back/CCT in the front and HUE at the back;
- Adjust the slider to modify the amount of color dots for HUE or CCT;
- The color scheme modes for multi mode are: Split Complementary, Contrast Color, and Analogous. For HUE mode color scheme, please refer to 4.4.2.1 HSI; for CCT mode color scheme, please refer to 4.4.2.2 CCT;
- Users can set the HUE value manually or choose the random HUE value mode;
- Users can adjust the CCT value manually or choose the random CCT value mode.
4.4.2.4 Mine and Album
Users can save the set color scheme style to "Mine", and also can save the color scheme style to "Album" for quick selection.
4.4.3 Color Scheme Link Setting
- After turn on the color scheme link setting, when users adjust a single color dot, the relevant color dots will change together;
- After turn off the color scheme link setting, when users adjust a single color dot, only the parameter of that color dot will change.
4.4.3.1 HUE/CCT
- Global Link
After turn on the global link, when users adjust the HUE/CCT for a single color dot, all other color dots will change accordingly. - Division Link
After turn on the division link, when users adjust the HUE/CCT for a single color dot, only the relevant color dots will change.
Note:
The global link and the division link are mutually exclusive, users can only choose one type of link mode.
4.4.3.2 SAT/GM Link
- Turn on the SAT/GM link only after turn on the HUE/CCT link
- When users adjust the parameters for a single color dot, all other color dots will change accordingly.
4.4.4 Color Assign Mode
- The generated color dots will assign to the color allocation area by the default order and automatically assign to the fixtures along with the selected assign mode;
- Tap the color assign mode button
and users then can select Default, Custom or Random mode from the drop menu.
4.4.4.1 Default Mode
In the default mode, the color cube will assign to the fixture from the left side to the right side in the displayed order; The color will be displayed on the fixture cards. If the number of the color cube cannot match the number of the fixtures, then the exact match of either party shall prevail.
4.4.4.2 Custom Mode
- In the custom mode, the color cube will not assign to the fixture, users need to select and assign the color cube manually; The color will be displayed on the fixture cards;
- When users assign the color cube manually, the color assign mode will change to custom mode automatically.
4.4.4.3 Random
- In the random mode, the color cube will assign to the fixture in random order; The color will be displayed on the fixture cards;
- The color cube will be reallocated by every time users tap the random mode.
4.4.5 Color Wheel and Adjustment
4.4.5.1 Color Wheel
- The color wheel will display the selected amount of the color dots under the selected mode; drag one of the color dot, other color dots will change according to the selected link mode;
- The HUE and SAT value will change along with the color dots on the color wheel;
- The color cube below the color wheel will change simultaneously with the color dots on the color wheel.
4.4.5.2 Conduct Button
- The generated color cube will pre-load to the fixture and display on the fixture cards as color dots. The exact lighting color won't synchronize with the pre-loaded color;
- Tap the conduct button
besides the color wheel, the fixture will conduct the pre-load color; - When the fixture does not support the assigned color, the App will auto modify the color.
Figure 4.4.5.2 Color auto modification
4.4.5.3 HUE, SAT, and INT Adjustment
- The HUE, SAT, and INT adjustment sliders are located below the color wheel;
- Select the color dot on the color wheel to adjust the HUE, SAT, and INT;
- If the link mode is on, the relevant color dots will change accordingly. Details see 4.4.3 Color Scheme Link Setting.
4.4.6.1 Fixture Card Management
Select the fixture card, tap the menu button
to rename, reset the name or delete the fixture card.
Figure 4.4.6.1 Fixture management menu
4.4.6.2 Remove the Current Color Scheme
- Remove color scheme from single fixture: select the fixture card, tap the remove button
to remove the current color and reset the lights to white; - Remove color scheme for all fixtures: tap the remove all button
to remove the current color scheme and reset all the lights to white.
4.4.6.3 Reset and Add Palette Fixtures
- Tap the reset button
to clear all the added fixtures and groups; - Tap the add button
to add fixtures or fixture groups to the Palette; - Long press the fixture card to enter the fixture cards management status, tap the delete button to delete the fixture from the palette; hold and drag the fixture card to re-arrange the fixture order; tap the blank to exit the fixture cards management status.
Figure 4.4.6.3 Fixtures management
4.4.6.4 Manually Allocate the Color
- Select the color cube and tap the fixture card, or hold and move the color cube then release it on the fixture card, the lights will conduct the color immediately;
- When selecting the color cube, the corresponding color dot on the color wheel will be selected as well;
- Tap to select the color cube, tap again to cancel the selection;
- Select the fixture card and tap the parameter management button
to enter the parameter adjustment interface, users can adjust the HUE, SAT, and INT.
4.4.7 Palette Shot
- After finish the lighting color scheme, users can save the color style to the Palette shot;
- Tap the color scheme preset management button
to rename, manage or delete the Palette shot; - When selecting the Palette shot, tap it to preview the details on the top of the Palette shot page.
Figure 4.4.7 Palette shot
4.5 Quickshots
- There could be multiple lighting plans for one set. The Quickshots is created to help with the scene lighting quick switch works;
- Users could save multiple lighting plans in one Scene, save the plans in Quickshots, tap different quick shots to switch the lighting plans within one click;
- Users could rename or delete the Quickshots in the Quickshots management menu.
Figure 4.5 Quickshots
Note:
- The Quickshots could not apply to another Scene;
- When deleting the Scene, the Quickshots will be deleted at the same time.
5. Types of Fixtures Sidus Link® App Supports
Sidus Link® App is compatible with all Sidus Mesh® Built-in fixtures:
Daylight fixtures, bi-color Fixtures, color-Lite fixtures, color-pro Fixtures, and Sidus Bridge™.
5.1 Daylight Fixtures
There are two modes for daylight fixtures: white and effect:
- White Mode: daylight function included;
- Effects Mode: 8 system built-in effects.
5.2 Bi-Color Fixtures
There are three modes for bi-Color fixtures: white, gel and the effect:
- White Mode: CCT and Source type functions included;
- Gel Mode: CTO/CTB functions included;
- Effects Mode: 9 system built-in effects.
5.3 Color-Lite Fixtures
There are four modes for color-Lite fixtures: white, gel, color and effect.
- White Mode: CCT and Source type functions included;
- Gel Mode: CTO/CTB function included;
- Color Mode: HSI function, and color Picker function included;
- Effects Mode: 9 system built-in effects.
5.4 Color-Pro Fixtures
There are four Modes of Functions on Color-Pro Fixtures: The "White," the "Gel," the "Color," and the "Effect":
- White Mode: CCT and Source type functions included;
- Gel Mode: CTO/CTB functions, and gel function included;
- Color Mode: HSI function, RGB function, XY function, and color Picker function included;
- Effects Mode: 9 system built-in effects.
5.5 Sidus Bridge™
The Sidus Bridge™ fixtures are designed for legacy Aputure® fixtures. With the Sidus Bridge™, users could also connect and control the legacy Aputure® 2.4G fixtures through Sidus Link® App.
- White Mode: CCT function included;
- Console Mode: the Console mode;
- Effects Mode: 9 system built-in effects, and Picker FX® function included;
- Settings: Set the channel and group that controlled by the Sidus Bridge™.
6. Firmware Update via OTA
Sidus Link® App is compatible with all new Aputure fixtures and other Partner Brand Fixtures, including LS 600d Pro, LS 300d II, B7c and MC etc. And the firmware update through the Sidus Link® OTA service is available.
The OTA firmware update is also available for Sidus Bridge™ and the legacy fixtures that could connect to App via Sidus Bridge™.
- Select the "Firmware Update" on the fixture management menu. Sidus Link® App will check the available updates. Click the "Update Now" button to update the firmware;
- Please set the smart device close to the fixture during the firmware update progress;
- If updating failed, please check the internet and Bluetooth connection status and try again.
Figure 6 Firmware update
Note:
Please make sure the smart device and the fixture has sufficient battery power or connected with the AC power during the firmware update process.
7. Compatible with Prolycht
Sidus Link is compatible with Prolycht. When adding Prolycht devices in the scene, the Prolycht device list will be displayed. If there are both Aputure/amaran and Prolycht devices present, they will be shown in two separate columns.
Figure 7 Prolycht
7.1 Add Device
Enter the scene, click the '+' in the upper right corner, select 'New Fixtures,' choose the device you want to add, and complete the addition. (A scene can only have a maximum of 7 Prolycht devices).
Figure 7.1 Add Device
7.2 Add Group
Enter the scene with Prolycht devices, click the '+' in the upper right corner, select 'New Group,' choose the lights for a custom combination. (Prolycht devices can be grouped with other Prolycht devices but cannot be grouped with Sidus Link devices).
Figure 7.2 Add Group
7.3 White Mode
7.3.1 CCT
Users could change the intensity, color temperature and G/M parameters in the sliders interface.
Figure 7.3.1 CCT
7.3.2 Source type
In the Source type mode, we provide you with 46 common light source types for you to choose from.
Figure 7.3.2 Source type
7.4 Gel Mode
7.4.1 Gel
Sidus Link® App provides more than 300 types of LEE® and ROSCO® gels* for users to create professionally. (Users could search a gel with name and numbers or filter the gels by series, number, name and color.)
Figure 7.4.1 Gel
7.5 Color Mode
7.5.1 HSI
There are two types of interface in the HSI function: slider and color wheel.
Slider interface:
- INT(intensity): from 0% to 100%;
- CCT: Different devices may have different adjustable ranges;
- HUE(Hue): from 0°(Red) to 359°;
- SAT(saturation): from 0% to 100%.
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| Figure 7.5.1.1 HSI-Slider | Figure 7.5.1.2 HSI-Color wheel |
Color wheel interface:
- INT(intensity): from 0% to 100%;
- CCT: Different devices may have different adjustable ranges;
- Color wheel: users could adjust the hue by set different angles on the wheel; users could adjust the color saturation by move close or away from the center; users could select all the colors on the color wheel.
7.5.2 XY
- In XY mode, we offer three choices: Full gamut, Rec.2020, and Rec.709, to adapt to the changing needs from independent creators to the standard film industry;
- Gamut switch: the Full gamut, the Rec.2020, and the Rec.709, could all find the X and Y value in the CIE Coordinates;
- Coordination: the x, y value could match the exact color in the CIE1931 color system. Change the value of x, y to get a new color. Users could tap to get the color with the visualized x,y coordinates.
Figure 7.5.2 XY
7.5.3 Individual
Manually adjust the values of R, G, B, A, C, and L to obtain the desired color combination.
Figure 7.5.3 Individual
7.5.4 Callbrated
Manually adjust the values of R, G, B, W, CCT, and G/M to obtain the desired color combination.
Figure 7.5.4 Calibrated
7.5.5 Picker
In the color Picker function, users could point the camera to the color and then click the "Pick up" to pick the color. The picked color will apply to the fixture automatically.
Figure 7.5.5 Picker
7.6 Effect Mode
7.6.1 System
The built-in system includes 18 preset lighting effects, where each effect allows adjustment of corresponding parameters independently.
Figure 7.6.1 System
7.6.2 Picker FX
By using the camera of a smart device to capture a color-changing process in the target environment/object, you can apply it to the device to execute that lighting effect.
Figure 7.6.2 Picker FX
7.7 Preset
Users could save their favourite parameters and settings of the fixture as Presets. It allows users to adjust the lighting parameters quickly. The Prolycht presets are saved locally and do not transfer with the account.
Tap the Presets at the down-right corner to enter the presets interface and save the current lighting parameters to the Presets.
The lighting presets of Prolycht products are independent of those of Aputure/amaran products and do not affect each other.
Figure 7.7 Preset
7.8 Note
Prolycht products do not support Magic Program Pro/Go, Magic Infinibar FX, Console, Palette and Quickshots.










