USER MANUAL Version 7.
PAGE CONTENTS 3 6 8 11 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 27 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 Functions & Operation Flowchart Basic Operation Advanced Operation and Flash Mode F-stop table Setting up the HSS transmitter section Designer Fade™ CineSFX™ Strobe, Lightning Throb, Cycle Fire Police, TV True Aperture Dimming™ Control Menu Technical Utilities Menu Filter Information Technical Specification TLCI Test Result Mounting and Batteries Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Limitation of Liability Additional Accessories BOX CONTE
DISPLAY DISPLAYS MENU ITEM OR SELECTED ITEM KNOBS LEFT KNOB = BRI RIGHT KNOB = COL (KELVIN) CLICK BOTH KNOBS TO ENTER / EXIT MENU MODE DC INPUT SOCKET 15V 60W DC - ONLY USE PROVIDED PSU OR ROTOLIGHT ADAPTERS POWER SWITCH ON/OFF USB PORT FLASH SYNC FOR FUTURE FIRMWARE UPDATES 3.5MM MONO JACK SOCKET TO CONNECT THIRD PARTY FLASH TRIGGER. USE HSS TRIGGER FOR BEST RESULTS (E.G.
“The rotolights are easy to use and handle, they’re perfect for my photography” Jean Noir - Rotolight Master of Light 04 Photo by Jean Noir
Photo by Jean Noir
AEOS BASIC OPERATION To operate AEOS you will find two red control knobs, which also act as switches, and a DC on/off switch, these are all located on the rear of AEOS. POWER AEOS can be powered by 1 x V-Lock battery, DC from the supplied AC mains adapter or from a DC source in the range of 7V -15V (e.g. optional car 12V socket, or D-Tap from a broadcast battery).
BASIC OPERATION MODE (BRI / COL) BRI (‘BRI’) Brightness You can adjust the brightness output of AEOS by rotating the left control knob. If you rotate the knob quickly it will speed up the data input. You can press and rotate to adjust the brightness in steps of 10% (fast mode). AEOS has a dimming range of 0-100% and is completely flicker-free at any brightness level, shutter speed or frame rate.
AEOS has a special technology called ‘Dynamic Drift Stabilisation’ which maintains the colour temperature through the entire dimming range. ME N U (‘MENU’) Advanced Operation You can enter the MENU by pressing both red control knobs simultaneously or clicking and holding down the left knob followed by the right. If you wish to leave MENU at any time, you can return to the basic operation (BRI / COL) by pressing both red control knobs together again.
camera into manual flash mode, refer to the F-stop table (page 11) for exposure guide, take a test shot and either adjust flash power, or distance to the subject to achieve optimal exposure. Rotate the left knob to adjust the brightness of the modelling light (in %, 0-100%).
Recommended settings for simple one-light setup: 1. Set flash power to MAX 2. Set flash duration to 1/50th (any faster shutter speed (e.g. 1/100th) will be automatically captured) 3. Set colour temperature (kelvin) to mid point colour, see page 7. Shooting in High Speed Sync AEOS is capable of High Speed Sync flash (HSS). HSS allows you to utilise the flash of AEOS, at speeds faster than your camera’s native internal sync speed (typically 1/125th or 1/250th).
11 15 5.6 5.6 400 800 1600 2500 38 30 22 15 11 Guide 114 90 66 45 33 24 Number (GN) F-stop 14 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 Continuous mode 20.0 16.0 11.0 8.0 5.6 4.0 Flash mode F-stop 6ft Guide 120 96 66 48 33.6 24 Number (GN) F-stop 10 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 Continuous mode 14 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 Flash mode F-stop 9ft Guide 126 99 72 50.4 36 25.2 Number (GN) F-stop 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 Continuous mode 10 8 5.6 4 2.
Rotolight accepts no responsibility for the operation or functionality of third party transmitters. NOTE: AEOS will flash once for the selected flash duration when syncing in HSS, ensuring that the complete frame is illuminated. If AEOS detects a flash re-trigger event during a set interval, it will automatically adjust the duration of the flash to a shorter interval if required to avoid damage occurring to the LEDs. AEOS supports flash at any frame rate.
Photo by Rod Aaron Gammons
Setting up your HSS Transmitter The below setup instructions are based on the HSS transmitter firmware 3.0 and AEOS firmware V732. To check the firmware version on your HSS transmitter, this is shown on the screen when you turn the device on. To check the AEOS firmware version, press both knobs to enter MENU, navigate to ‘VERS’ in the TECH menu, press the right knob to enter, and the firmware version will scroll across the display (for a full menu flowchart, see page 3).
‘SPED’ is displayed. This ensures that Skyport receiving is active and is in HSS mode. Click the left knob twice to return to the main menu. Press the setup button on the right-hand side of the HSS transmitter. Scroll using the rotary wheel to ‘Frequency’, and ensure it is on the desired frequency – we recommend defaulting to channel 1, however if you happen to encounter interference from other signals, try changing to a lesser used frequency, such as channel 20.
FADE ‘FADE’ Designer Fade™ Designer Fade ™ creates fade up / fade down effects for practical in-camera production fade effects. Scroll to ‘FADE’ and click the right knob to enter Fade mode. Rotate the right knob to adjust the fade duration (up to 12 seconds up or down). The AEOS will display DN (=fade down) followed by a numerical value ‘Xs’ where X = seconds Please note, the fade will be to zero from the current brightness level the AEOS is set to (i.e.
colour temperature setting of AEOS is used by SFX mode to represent the level of each effect, enabling accurate metering (i.e. if AEOS is set to 75% brightness and 5600 kelvin, then the lightning effect peak brightness level shall be 75% brightness at 5600 kelvin). Therefore set AEOS to 100% brightness and midpoint colour for maximum brightness in SFX mode. To adjust the colour temperature of the light to better match your desired effect once you have selected your desired SFX (i.
You can activate your selected SFX function by pressing the right knob. You can leave the selected function by clicking the left knob, alternatively you can return to the basic operation mode (BRI /COL) at any time by pressing both knobs together at the same time. STRB (‘STRB’) Strobe The Strobe effect produces a regular flashing light. Pressing the right knob will activate the strobe effect, and rotating it will adjust the speed of the strobe.
knob to trigger the effect. Rotate the left knob to adjust the maximum brightness of the lightning effect. Hold and rotate the left knob to adjust the minimum brightness of the lightning. Press and hold the right knob to adjust the colour temperature of the lightning. The last used Lightning parameters are stored in non-volatile memory. Click the left control knob to exit the lightning effect and return to SFX menu.
FIRE (‘FIRE’) Fire Fire is a complex emulation of a burning fire and it can be tuned to your requirements. Some VFX artists like to use multiple lights with slightly different settings/gels to achieve a fire with ‘dancing shadows’ and stereoscopic characteristics. Note: For best results, we recommend setting the colour temperature to 3150 kelvin. Click the right knob to activate the fire effect.
Click the right knob to activate the Police effect. Rotate either the left or right knob to adjust the Police beacon speed It will display XX Hz. Note: the Police parameters are stored in nonvolatile memory. Click the left knob to exit the Police effect and return to SFX menu. -TV- (‘TV’) Television This effect is an emulation of someone watching a TV show – it works best by setting the colour temperature to around 6000 kelvin to emulate the light from a cathode ray tube.
MICHAEL KELLY, STAR OF HIT SHOW ‘HOUSE OF CARDS’ 22 Photo by Master of Light, Mark Mann, and lit using the Rotolight AEOS
BRIDGET REGAN, STAR OF TV SHOW ‘BILLIONS’ Photo by Master of Light, Mark Mann, and lit using the Rotolight AEOS 23
FDIM (‘FDIM’) True Aperture Dimming™ Shows the brightness setting as an accurately calculated aperture (F-stop) for your subject at a given distance. Cycle the menu to FDIM then click the right knob to enter FDIM mode. Rotating the left knob cycles through the available parameters: ISO (your camera ISO setting), EXP (your camera shutter speed) and FEET (the distance from the light to your subject in feet). Rotating the right knob will adjust the selected parameter (ISO/EXP/FEET).
creatively choose an aperture (i.e. f-3.0) and match your light to your camera exposure settings, this way all the photos from your shoot will have the same grain structure/depth of field/etc. Click the left knob to return to MENU, alternatively you can return to the basic operation (BRI / COL) by pressing both control knobs together. CTRL (‘CTRL’) Control Menu This menu allows you to explore the AEOS’ control options including DMX and Skyport settings.
Note: AEOS is always in 2-channel DMX mode (BRI/ COL), i.e the same as Anova PRO 2 ‘FxRx’ 2-channel mode. LOCK MODE FREQ SKYP – (‘LOCK’) Settings Lock Use ‘LOCK’ to isolate and protect a specific light from changes being made by a master Anova PRO 2 running AUTO. – (‘MODE’) What Controls AEOS LOCL’ (the local knobs, trigger input and/or Skyport) ‘DMX’ for wired DMX or ‘wDMX’ where the AEOS is wirelessly controlled by Rotolight wDMX (i.e. from an Anova PRO 2).
TECH VOLT CAL (‘TECH’) Technical Utilities Menu In the ‘TECH’ sub-menu you can monitor and adjust a range of technical functions for the AEOS including checking the battery voltage, setting up a custom-calibrated colour, monitoring the operating temperature, viewing the serial number and firmware version, adjusting the display brightness. – (‘VOLT’) Voltage ‘VOLT’ mode will scroll display the voltage from the selected power source (e.g. ’16.4V BATTERY’ or ’15.2V DC IN’).
basic operation (BRI/COL) by pressing both control knobs together. TE M P – (‘TEMP’) Temperature Click the left knob to display the internal operating temperature of AEOS. Note: if AEOS detects the battery temperature rising to 58ºC or above, it will display ‘too hot’ (touch any knob to clear the message) and automatically cut the output down to 25% to prevent overheating.
you can return to the basic operation (BRI/ COL) by pressing both control knobs together. SCRL FINE DEMO – (‘SCRL’) Scroll Allows the control status scrolling to be set to ‘on’ or ‘off’. When ‘on’ AEOS will continuously display the status of the control mode, DMX channels, and reception. When set to ‘off’, AEOS will only display this information once when you make a change to the configuration.
FILTER INFORMATION A filter holder is included with AEOS. Simply place your desired filter underneath the filter holder, then using both thumbs, rotate the filter holder into a locking position on the front cover of the AEOS light (you will hear a click to indicate that it has locked). To unlock, rotate in the other direction. AEOS filters are 269mm diameter and have a 40.5mm hole in the centre, so its easy to cut your own. You may combine multiple filters should you so wish.
255 Hollywood Frost Soft gentle diffuser with minimal light loss. 791 Moroccan Frost warm cosmetic diffuser to soften and warm darker skin tones. 103 Straw light sunshine FX, or subtle fill/hair light FX. 162 Bastard Amber warm amber fill/hair light. e.g. sunshine. 202 1/2 CT Blue great for use with ‘Lightning’ FX. 205 LED ‘1/2 CTO’ great for enhancing ‘Fire’ FX. 219 Fluorescent Green great for simulating abandoned buildings or a TV glow, as used on ‘Die Hard 4’.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ROTOLIGHT AEOS Beam Angle 91 TLCI 32 50 Degree (Television Lighting Consistency Index) Approved for live broadcast without correction - “errors are so small a colorist would not consider correcting them” Overall CRI (Ra) Skintone CRI (R15) CRI=> 96 (Skintone R15, CRI=98) Power Consumption @100% Output 42 Watts @100% Output 15 V DC LUX at 3ft (0.9m) F-stop at ISO 200/400/800 5750 f11 / f15 / f22 LUX at 6ft (1.82m) F-stop at ISO 200/400/800 1295 f5.
ROTOLIGHT LED TLCI TEST RESULT LED PHOTOMETRICS FIXTURE LED Angle AEOS (at mid point 4200K) 50º 3 ft. / 0.9m 534fc 5750 lx 6 ft. / 1.82m 9 ft. / 2.74m 120fc 1295 lx 57fc 614 lx CRI TEST 120 100 80 60 40 1*#, !'23 #7 '23 #7 20 '1*#, !'23 #7 /*.
Mounting AEOS has two tripod mounting (1/4”-20) standard mounting sockets, positioned at the top and bottom of its circumference so AEOS can mount directly onto standard light stands, tripods or arms. These are also used to attach accessories like the barn doors and to mount the light. AEOS has two handles and can be easily hand held by an assistant on a shoot allowing incredible versatility and access to get shots from unusual angles. There is a large 360 degree mount adapter included with AEOS.
continuous power for up to 3 hours. At the time of writing, this is also the largest capacity battery that can be legally carried on an airline. The Rotolight V-Lock battery is available with a bundled D-Tap wall charger (110/220volt). Rotolight also offers a 2 way battery charger or 4 way battery charger as desktop charger options with faster recharge times. You can also use Anton Bauer Goldmount batteries on AEOS with a QR-200A adapter plate from Anton Bauer.
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AEOS Optional Accessories All accessories are available to purchase from www.rotolight.com and from appointed Rotolight stockists.
WWW.ROTOLIGHT.COM CineSFX (EP17165609.3,15/481,460, 1606907.2), Flash Sync (EP17166340.4, 15/485,239, 2017-078504, 1705754.8, 1606658.1) and True Aperture Dimming (EP17165574.9, 15/481,463, 1606908.0) are patent pending technologies of Rotolight Ltd. Accucolour,™ Aeos™, CineSFX™, Designer Fade™, True Aperture Dimming™, and Rotolight™ are registered trademarks of Rotolight Ltd.
