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Composer mobile app. The Taiko is a true 2 × 1 multicolor LED light that features a highly accurate and versatile RGBAW LED panel. It offers CCT, Filter, RGB, and Special Effects operating modes that provide remarkable control over each variable with an easy-to-use interface.
Troubleshooting • If you encounter any problems, first try turning the device off and then on. • If the problem persists, remove the batteries or power supply for 15 seconds, and then restart. • Go to luxlilight.com to make sure you have the most recent firmware update. If a new firmware version is available, follow the instructions on how to download it to your light.
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9. 5-pin DMX in/out (visit luxlilight.com for details) 10. Tilt lock handle 5. 5/8 in. receiver 11. Adjust height hex screws Also included: • ORC-TAIKO-D90 Diffusion panel • Photometric calibration results data sheet • Power supply with power cord • QuickStart guide...
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14.4V 14.4V 14.4V 14.4V +/- GREEN +/- GREEN 3900K 3900K MODE Control Panel: 12. Brightness dial 15. LCD screen 13. Power button 16. Function buttons 14. Mode selector 17. Adjustment dial Top: 18. Diffuser flap 20. Barndoor slot 19. Thumb tab 21.
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Setting up the Taiko Attaching the Tilt Lock Handle The tilt lock handle can be attached to either side of the Taiko. To attach the handle, follow these steps: 1. Place the Taiko and yoke down on a flat surface.
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Tighten until firm. Install/Remove the Diffuser The Taiko includes a medium-density diffuser. Light- and heavy-density diffusers are also available separately. 1. Press the thumb tabs, and lift up the diffuser flap.
Batteries with SMBUS data communication The Taiko displays a battery indicator at the top of the screen. Batteries without SMBUS data communication The Taiko displays the actual voltage of the power source. This allows you to gauge the remaining battery power.
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Tint (+/− Green) Screen The +/− Green function lets you match the 3900K 14.4V 14.4V Taiko’s color to an existing light source by adjusting the green/magenta saturation +/- GREEN level. This is a particularly useful feature when shooting under fluorescent lights.
The crosshair icon moves vertically to represent WHITE P. the level of saturation. Press the Hue button to return to the hue adjustment screen. Note: The dimmer function remains active, and you can independently adjust the Taiko’s brightness while in Saturation mode.
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White Point Adjusts the base white point of RGB mode 14.4V 14.4V in order to add a tint to a custom color temperature. The Taiko will calculate the resulting color as the saturation level and hue is adjusted. 6000K WHITE P.
Filter Mode The Taiko is loaded with 150 digital gel filters. Filter mode allows you to apply colored gels to any CCT setting. Filter Screen When Filter mode is selected, the Taiko defaults 3900 14.4V 14.4V to the gel selection screen. The LCD displays...
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To return to the Edit menu and the previous setting without saving the changes, press the Back button. Press the Back button again to return to the Special Effect screen. The Taiko displays the changes in real time as you modify them, so you can experiment with the settings while running the effect.
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Split Panel Mode Split-panel mode is accessible only when operating the Taiko from the Composer app. It splits select Taiko animated effects between the two panels and add depth and realism to the effect. Description of the Special Effects CCT Chase A continuous loop that changes between two preset color temperatures.
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Explosion Simulates the light from explosions. The Taiko generates random-length pulses and strobes within a range of programmed hues. Hue Min. (0-360): Set the bottom limit on the color wheel of usable hues. Hue Max. (0-360): Set the top limit on the color wheel of usable hues.
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Paparazzi Simulates the random firing of multiple camera flashes. Split panel mode is available for this effect via the Composer app. Intensity: Higher intensity increases the number of random flashes per second (0 to 100). Bulb Type: Determines the length of each flash. Slow is the longest duration. Modern is the shortest duration.
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Siren Simulates emergency lights, like a police car or ambulance. Split panel mode is available for this effect via the Composer app. Colors: Select the color combination of flashing lights. Choose red, blue, and white; red and blue; red and white; blue and white; blue; red; or SAE Amber. Flash/Cycle: Set the number of times each individual color will flash within the cycle.
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Preset A settings can be recalled from the Presets menu. Preset B Load The Taiko allows you to save four presets per Preset C mode. Preset D Factory default To save settings to a preset, do the following: BACK 1.
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3. At the prompt, press Confirm. The Taiko will load the saved settings. Press Back to return to the Main menu. Press Back again to return to the most recent operation mode. Important! The Taiko will not display the preset setting until you access the appropriate operation mode. Bluetooth Menu...
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The About Menu Select About to display the Taiko’s serial number About and the firmware version number. Serial number 12FFB0006 Firmware version 1.0.0 Press Back to return to the Main menu. Press Back again to return to the most recent operation mode.
3. If additional lights are daisy-chained to the Taiko, use a DMX cable to attach the next light in the chain to the Taiko’s DMX output. Be sure to attach a DMX terminator to the last light in the daisy chain.
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Selecting DMX Modes The Taiko offers 8-bit and 16-bit modes. DMX Mode CCT 8 bit The 8-bit modes should be used with basic CCT 16 bit DMX controllers such as dimming consoles. HSL 8 bit HSL 16 bit CONFIRM 16-bit modes are best for use with virtual DMX...
The Taiko will open the Bootloader running screen. 2. Connect your Taiko to your computer with a USB Standard-A to USB Micro-B cable (not included). 3. Follow the instructions on your computer to complete the firmware upgrade. Once the upgrade is complete, the Taiko will boot up.
Specifications Light Fixture Beam Angle (with diffuser) 76° Color Temperature 2800 to 10,000 K CRI: 95 average Color Accuracy Standard TLCI: 98 average Cooling System Passive Dimming Yes, 0% to 100% (continuous) Display Light Panel RGBAW LED Housing Material Aluminum 9800 lx (with diffuser) Light Intensity @ 3 ft.
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Yoke Yoke Material Aluminum Yoke Type Yoke/bracket Tilt 180° Remote Operation Remote Control Type Bluetooth 4.2 LE, DMX DMX Protocol Wireless Range 30 ft. / 9.1 m Power AC Input Power 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz DC Input Power 24 to 36 V DC Power Source AC adapter, 4-pin XLR, V-mount battery (×2)
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.
One-Year Limited Warranty This Luxli product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its...
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