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- Page 1 QU I C K STA RT GU I DE T H E A L L - W E A T H E R P O W E R H O U S E AN O VA P R O 3 Version V1.2 July 2024...
- Page 2 L U M E N R A D I O O P T I C A L L I G H T C R M X S E N S O R DENSON BAKER ERIC KORETZ GREG GORMAN ON THE AP3 JOIN OUR ROTOLIGHT USER GROUP...
- Page 3 All third-party photometrics taken from latest product information sheets and http://bhphoto.com, accessed in September 2023. Rotolight, Anova, Arri, Aputure, Litepanels, Profoto, Creamsource are registered trademarks and the exclusive property of their respective owners. No association is intended or implied. Lux measured using Sekonic c7000, readings may vary depending on light meter used and testing enviroment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
I NDEX HOME SYSTEM SETTINGS (SET) CONTROL VIEWPORT FLASH ADVANCED CONTROL 23 MOL PRESETS TROUBLESHOOTING CINESFX ACCESSORIES FILTERS FIRMWARE WARRANTY MAGIC EYE STORAGE RGB EDITOR SAFETY WARNINGS SYSTEM CONTROL (DMX) - Page 5 THE UNIT 1. Touchscreen Display 2. Control Knobs 3. i/o Ports 4. On/Off Switch 5. PSU THE PORTS 1. SmartSoft Port 4. ArtNET Port 2. DMX IN 5. USB Port 3. DMX OUT 6. 24v DC Power Connector...
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Page 6: Home
Bluetooth or WiFi. Alternatively, utilise wireless CRMX, or APP, or Bluetooth control for flexible and untethered lighting setups. (see page 23) The Anova Pro 3 is equipped with a memory feature that automatically recalls your last used settings upon startup, ensuring a seamless experience every time you power on your device. -
Page 7: Cct
CCT MENU In the CCT Menu of the Rotolight Anova Pro 3, you can precisely control the color temperature and brightness of your light. Use the touchscreen slider or the right-hand knob for fine adjustments to set the Kelvin temperature anywhere from 3000K to 10,000K, with 5600K being a typical setting for daylight balance. -
Page 8: Flash Menu
FLASH MENU The Flash Menu of the Rotolight Anova Pro 3 offers versatile and powerful High Speed Sync (HSS) flash capabilities tailored to your specific lighting needs. The flash will default to the color mode you were using prior to entering flash mode (e.g., CCT, HSI, RGB, XY, or GELS). -
Page 10: Hsi
HSI MENU The HSI (Hue, Saturation, Intensity) menu on the Rotolight Anova Pro 3 allows you to access and fine-tune up to 16.7 million colors for your lighting setup. • Hue Adjustment: Use the touchscreen slider or the right-hand knob to adjust the hue and select your desired color. -
Page 11: Mol Presets
MASTER OF LIGHT PRESETS The Rotolight Anova Pro 3 offers an extensive array of over 100+ built-in exclusive special effects, GEL, and HSI color presets, providing a vast palette of creative options. These presets are complemented by tutorial videos from some of the world’s leading photographers and Emmy-winning filmmakers, putting expert guidance right at your fingertips. -
Page 12: Cinesfx
Navigate through these parameters effortlessly, utilizing the intuitive interface of your Anova Pro 3. Keep an eye out for the grey triangle icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen, indicating additional functions. Simply tap the triangle to unveil and modify these settings according to your preferences. -
Page 13: Filter Menu
'Source Match' color effects. Enhance your creative endeavors by seamlessly integrating these advanced features into your workflow. To explore the Filter Gels menu, navigate to the 'GELS' section on your Anova Pro 3 interface. Here, you'll discover a wealth of options at your fingertips. Tap to select your preferred filter color group, whether it's the warmth of 'RED' or the cool tones of 'BLUE', and use the right-hand knob to effortlessly cycle through the available filters within that group. - Page 14 SmartSoft™ electronic diffusion box if installed. To begin, simply navigate to the XY editor page on your Anova Pro 3 interface. Here, you'll find yourself at the forefront of color customization. Use the Pointer to select and display your chosen color, providing a visual representation of your creative palette.
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Page 16: Magic Eye
Temperature) or RGB matched version of the local lighting settings. This groundbreaking feature enables the Anova Pro 3 to effortlessly adapt to live ambient or studio lighting setups by precisely matching the existing lighting conditions. Whether you're working in a controlled studio environment or facing dynamic ambient lighting conditions, the Anova Pro 3 ensures seamless integration with unparalleled accuracy. -
Page 17: Rgb Editor
RGB editor puts the power of color manipulation at your fingertips. To begin your color journey, open the RGB Menu on your Anova Pro 3 interface. Here, you'll find three slider/controllers for R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue), displaying the current color for your visual reference. -
Page 18: System Control (Dmx)
DMX / CRMX / ArtNET / Bluetooth ). - ADDRESS you can define the channel ADDRESS for the AP3, - MAP here you can choose between a 8 channel or 16 channel Rotolight ULTIMATE DMX channel protocol Map or 24 Channel ARRI (‘mode 30’) protocol compatible... -
Page 21: System Settings (Set)
(SET) SYSTEM ‘SETTINGS’ MENU Adjust universal system parameters and apply factory reset in the SYS menu. Swipe up to reveal system parameters and use the right knob to adjust selected option. A R R O W I N D I C AT E S S Y S T E M T O U C H T O S E T T I N G... -
Page 22: Control Viewport
(LOCAL / APP / DMX / CRMX / ArtNET / BLUETOOTH) Within this page you can set what is controlling the Anova Pro 3. Select your desired control input from the carousel of input source options for the AP3 (i.e Local / App / DMX / CRMX / ArtNET / Bluetooth ). -
Page 23: Advanced Control
ADVANCED CONTROL SETTINGS MENU In this screen you can adjust the parameters for the selected control input. This menu contains the special parameters for DMX Address and channel layout map, plus the Address and Universe parameters for ArtNET. - STATUS - displays a large ‘status’ screen indication the AP3’s control channel, Remote control input source (Local / App / DMX / CRMX / Bluetooth etc) which can be easily viewed from reasonable distance. -
Page 24: App
APP CONNECTION GUIDE V3.0 In order to connect a fixture to the Rotolight App it is necessary to have firmware version 3.0 or later installed into you light. To verify which firmware is currently installed, go to system page > About OR it is also displayed on power up of the light Current firmware can be found on the Rotolight website. - Page 25 7. Open up the Rotolight App on you mobile device. If this is the first time you have used the app you will need to complete the sign in process and accept the Terms and Conditions. 8. From within the Rotolight App Select the Red circle with the plus symbol.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing repeated issues with connectivity please try the follows steps 1. Ensure you have the latest Rotolight firmware installed on your light. The app will only work with firmware 3.0 or AP3 firmware 1.0 onwards. To install the latest firmware go to rotolight.com/support and download the latest firmware to a USB 2.0 stick, with no other... - Page 27 “wifi ready” will be displayed. Wifi is now enabled. You can now pair your rotolight with the app by tapping the app control box to display a QR code, then open the rotolight app, press the “+” button to add a fixture and place the QR code label in the middle of the camera display window, then press join when the dialogue box appears.
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Page 28: Accessories
ACCESSORIES SmartSoft Barn Doors Flightcase Masters Kit Honeycomb Louvre PSU & Mounting Kit V-Lock Battery 95 V-Lock Battery 148 V-Lock Charger IP64 Battery bag Dome Diffuser Softbag... - Page 29 DOP CHOICE ACCESSORIES SNAPBAG 40 degree SNAPGRID Rabbit Ears Mini Required for AP3 SNAP BAG OCTA 3’ SNAP BAG OCTA 5’ Multi Connector 6 SNAP BAG OCTA 7’ SNAPBAG MEDIUM SNAPBAG LANTERN 3’ SNAPBAG LANTERN 5’...
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Page 31: Firmware
LATEST FIRMWARE AND MANUAL For all firmware updates, user manual and other resources, please visit www.rotolight.com/support To apply a firmware update, download the latest firmware to a USB 2.0 type A stick, (not USB 3.0) and ensure it is formatted to Fat 32, (not Fat 32 extended). Ensure any connected battery has a reasonable charge level prior to starting the update process. -
Page 32: Warranty
Register online now to activate your warranty at www.rotolight.com/register SERVICE For products outside of warranty or where they have been damaged by the customer, Rotolight HQ in the UK can provide costed repairs. Please contact Rotolight for more information. -
Page 33: Storage
• Always check that mains and connector cables are securely connected prior to using Anova Pro 3™ . Always clean Anova Pro 3™ with a clean, dry cloth and avoid the use of abrasive materials. Always use a grounded mains electrical outlet rated for 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz •... - Page 34 AP3’s status page located within the sys menu. When using the mains throughput option provided on the Anova Pro 3 power supply it is important not to exceed the overall maximum load rating of the PowerCON TRUE connector (16 Amps).
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Page 36: Safety Warnings
Rotolight is a high performance hybrid flash and continuous light and places a unique demand on batteries in flash mode to achieve a zero recycle time flash. Rotolight only recommends the use of official Rotolight batteries for flash operation. Only ever use the Rotolight official power supplies.
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