CONTROL POD
QUICK START POD 3.0Pods are the heart of the Adaptalux Studio System.
Lighting Arms are connected and controlled by a Pod.
The Pod 3.0 has a built-in battery, 5 Ports and Bluetooth control. Continue
More info (Opens in new tab) CHARGING
QUICK START POD 3.0We charged your pod before it left us, but it's a good idea to give it some juice before you start shooting.
Use the provided USB-C cable to charge your Pod via the port at the rear.
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More info (Opens in new tab) CHARGING LIGHTS
QUICK START POD 3.0 When plugged in, the indicator light on the top of the Control Pod shows the current charging status. Initalising
(Fast flashing red light)
Charging
(Slow pulsing red light)
Fully Charged
(Solid red light)
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More info (Opens in new tab) TURNING ON
QUICK START POD 3.0Lighting Arms connect to the ports of the Control Pod. The Pod 3.0 supports up to 5 Arms at once.
Make sure the contacts are clean and free from obstruction.
Connect an Arm to the Pod, you will feel a magnetic pull, rotate the arm until it locks into place.
The Lighting Arm will automatically illuminate at 50% brightness.
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More info (Opens in new tab) TURNING OFF
QUICK START POD 3.0Removing an arm is as simple as pulling it out of the port. Don't twist!
Removing all arms will turn off the Pod automatically.
If a blue indicator light flashes after arms are removed, bluetooth mode is still turned on.
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More info (Opens in new tab) CONTROL MODE
QUICK START POD 3.0Press the dial once to enter manual control mode.
The Lighting Arm will pulse to show which arm is being adjusted.
You can press the dial multiple times to select each arm in sequence.
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More info (Opens in new tab) CONTROLLING ARMS
QUICK START POD 3.0While an arm is selected (still pulsing), rotate the dial to change the power/brightness.
Rotate anti-clockwise to decrease brightness, or clockwise to increase brightness. Turn the dial slower for fine adjustments.
When you are happy with your new settings, leave the Pod for a few seconds.
Manual control mode will end automatically and save your new brightness settings.
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More info (Opens in new tab) BOOST MODE
QUICK START POD 3.0The Control Pod has a boost funtion that provides more power at the expense of battery life.
Holding the dial while not in manual control mode will toggle boost mode on and off.
When connected to bluetooth, boost mode is toggled in the app.
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More info (Opens in new tab) BLUETOOTH
QUICK START POD 3.0 The Control Pod 3.0 can be controlled remotely via our free app.
Download the app on to your device by clicking below, or search "Adaptalux" on the app store.
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More info (Opens in new tab) APP CONNECTION
QUICK START POD 3.0Get ready to connect your Pod. Plug in at least 1 lighting arm and open the app on your device.
On the Adaptalux App, press the + button in the top right of the screen (iOS only).
Press "Connect to Control Pod" to begin searching for a Pod.
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More info (Opens in new tab) BLUETOOTH MODE
QUICK START POD 3.0Press the Bluetooth button once until a Solid blue indicator light illuminates, or until the Pod shows on the App.
To deactivate Bluetooth Mode when you are finished, hold the Bluetooth button again for 2-3 seconds before unplugging Lighting Arms.
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More info (Opens in new tab) BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
QUICK START POD 3.0 A Blue indicator light will show while the Control Pod is in Bluetooth discovery mode.
The indicator light will turn off once connected to the app.
Searching/Discovery Mode.
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More info (Opens in new tab) POD DISCOVERY
QUICK START POD 3.0When the Pod is discovered, it will show up on the search screen. Press connect to this Pod.
There are two profile sync options to choose from.
Select "Pod" if you would like the Pod to tell the app which ports are currently occupied, this allows you to preserve existing manual brightness adjustments.
Select "App" to send the current app brightness settings to the Pod if you have set up your app ahead of connecting.
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More info (Opens in new tab) USING THE APP
QUICK START POD 3.0When the Pod is connected to the App, manual brightness control is disabled and the Lighting Arms are controlled from your device.
Select an arm and use the slider to adjust its power. Toggle boost mode using the switch in the top right.
When you are finished, hold the bluetooth button on the Pod for 2 seconds to turn off bluetooth mode and return to manual brightness control.
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More info (Opens in new tab) QUICK START GUIDE
LET'S GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW LIGHTINGSelect another Product to continue learning about the Adaptalux System.
Return to this screen at any time by pressing the home button at the top left of the screen.
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