Therefore, make sure there is adequate ventilation and do not cover the light. › If you charge the ApeStick4 in the Tourcase (optional), the ApeStick4 Tourcase must remain open. › Do not use the ApeStick4 in areas where the use of radio equipment is prohibited.
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(other than the Ape Labs charging road cases). Using a different power source may void your warranty. General › The ApeStick4 is an all-purpose battery LED lamp in the shape of a tube. › The internal battery provides power for 8 or more hours.
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ApeRemote or W-Ape Transceiver (in combination with your favorite DMX controller). › All Ape Labs fixtures can be mixed/matched and controlled in the same room with the same remote (or DMX controller). To control certain fixtures differently from others in the same room, address the fixtures at the time they are turned on.
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› The device has a built-in microphone. It can be activated by the remote control to create sound active effects. Mounting The ApeStick4 has two magnetic feet with an extremely high holding force. The tube can be attached quickly to metallic objects.
Operation Turn On and Off › Press the button at one end of the ApeStick4 for about one second. The ApeStick4 turns on and remembers the previously selected program/brightness. › To turn the device off, press the button again for about a second.
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› Within this period (group LED flashing), you can assign another group by pressing the “Group” button on the remote control one more time. › The ApeStick4 will flash blue for a short time to acknowledge that. Note: The remote control switches to a power-save mode after a few minutes and will not detect the power-on event of an ApeStick4.
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English Program White Orange Amber Lime Green Cyan Cyan-Blue Blue Blue-Magenta Magenta Red Pastel Green Pastel Blue Pastel Blue > Red Magenta > White White > Blue Red Pastel > Green Pastel > Blue Pastel...
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A long press on "Slow Down" stops a flash effect/ color change. Battery State/Charging › If the brightness of the ApeStick4 is reduced to zero (by "Blackout" or "Dimmer" button of the remote control), the device will show the battery state at low brightness:...
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Red (or show any signs of charging) during the first two hours of charging. › The ApeStick4 flashes red while charging. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the device will flash green. › The device can also be used while a power supply is connected.
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English the unit will scroll thru the different options of each mode. If a light fixture is in set-up mode with the W-Ape, the screen will display info for the light fixture rather than the W-Ape. Group › Use +/- buttons to select the specific group. Control Mode ›...
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DMX output of the W-Ape to the DMX input of the light fixture (to wirelessly control a fixture that does not have wireless DMX built-in, such as a fixture from a brand other than Ape Labs). Info › Battery: During set-up mode, this will display the precise battery level of each light fixture.
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Instructions can be found at www.apelabsusa.com. Pairing Ape Labs lights and ApeRemotes can be paired permanently to one another so that they will no longer synchronize with non- paired devices. Pair as many lights to one remote as you would like.
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English › Step 3: Turn on fixture with long press on power button (5 seconds – if done correctly, fixture will blink blue). › Step 4: Press Right Arrow button to pair remote and light. › Step 5: Turn light off then back on. It will now only be controlled with that specific remote.
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English about 15 seconds in update mode (flashes red). Within this timespan an update can be started. Without any update data, the device will continue to run as normal. You can find firmware updates at www.apelabsusa.com or at your dealer. ...
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English Possible Problem Reason Solution ApeStick4 is sound active Press the microphone dimmed and mode is button on the remote flashes active. control to deactivate sound sometimes. active mode. ApeStick4 regular flash Long press (2s) on "Slow flashes slowly. effect Down"...
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Brightness Press "brighter" on the is at lowest remote control. level. Battery is Connect the 18V power deeply supply or charge the discharged. ApeStick4 in the Tourcase. It may take a few minutes until the charge will start.
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English Possible Problem Reason Solution ApeStick4 regular The battery status will be glows battery shown by a glow of LEDs. permanently status This feature can be red/green. indicator disabled. Instructions can be found at www.apelabsusa.com.
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English Disposal If the ApeStick4 is to be put out of operation definitively, take it to a local recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment. Never throw exhausted batteries or defective rechargeable batteries into the household disposal: Always take them to a special waste disposal (e.
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DMX Sheets DMX Modes/DMX Sheets 3 Channel Mode: Dimmer, Program, Speed This mode can be used with many Ape Labs products, i.e. LightCan, MobiLight4, ApeStick4, ApeLight,ApeLight Mini and ApeLight Maxi. Function 0 .. 255 Dimmer 0 .. 100% 0 .. 5...
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DMX Sheets 242 .. Prog 20 Rainbow without fade 0 .. 255 Prog Speed 0 .. 100% The programs 1 to 20 are the same as when operating by remote control. * Channel 1: Program 1..20 without fade and 1..20 with fade start at DMX value 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114 / 128, 134, 140, 146, 152, 158, 164, 170, 176, 182, 188, 194, 200, 206, 212, 218, 224, 230, 236, 242...
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4 Channel Mode: Red, Green, Blue, White / 8Bit (Default Mode) This is the default DMX mode. This mode can be used with many Ape Labs products, i.e. LightCan, ApeStick4, ApeLight Mini and ApeLight Maxi. If your lighting desk has no matching profile, use a "Generic/ RGBW LED 8 Bit".
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DMX Sheets 8 Channel Mode: Red, Green, Blue, White / 16Bit This mode can be used with many Ape Labs products, i.e. LightCan,ApeStick4, ApeLight Mini and ApeLight Maxi. If your lighting desk has no matching profile, use a "Generic/ RGBW LED 16 Bit".
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