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TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW LOUPEDECKTM ..............................................................................................3 What’s in the box? ...................................................................................................................3 Don’t touch that USB cable just yet .........................................................................................3 CONNECTING AND SETTING UP LOUPEDECK ......................................................................
GETTING TO KNOW LOUPEDECKTM It has finally arrived – here is the LoupedeckTM console for Adobe LightroomTM. Loupedeck is a plug and play photo editing console for Adobe Lightroom™. It’s the perfect companion for all photographers, from passionate amateurs to experienced professionals. It’s a hands-on and highly intuitive accessory that you can use instead of a mouse or pen and keyboard.
CONNECTING AND SETTING UP LOUPEDECK Setting up Loupedeck is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Download the Loupedeck software from www.loupedeck.com/setup and install the software. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer screen. How do I power Loupedeck? At this point you might think, hold on, where’s the power cable? There’s no need for one, Loupedeck is powered from its USB cable.
WORKING WITH LOUPEDECK Even though it’s really easy to understand what the buttons, dials, and scrolling wheels in Loupedeck do, here’s a checklist in case you want to check a function. 1. Toggle between the Color and Black/White modes 2. Hue, Saturation and Luminosity buttons 3. Individual adjustments for the separate color channels (activated by the Hue, Sat and Lum buttons) ▪ Turn/rotate to adjust ▪ Press to reset the values ▪ Continuous rotation 4. Configurable preset buttons 5.
Selecting FUNCTIONS BUTTON / DIAL / SCROLLING WHEEL WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT? Selecting Copy Select a photo that you have edited, and press Copy once to copy the adjustments (edits) of that photo to the clipboard. Press Fn+Copy to make a virtual copy of selected photo. Paste Select a photo, and press Paste once to paste the earlier copied adjustments to that photo. Press Fn+Paste to paste the adjustments to all photos that you have selected in the filmstrip. Pick Press Pick once to set a Pick flag.
For moving the crop area Press FN+arrow down (deselects image selection) and then left arrow to jump to the first image/right arrow to jump to the last image. Press Crop/Rotate to activate Crop mode and then change your crop size. Press arrow buttons to move the crop area around the image. Colors and lighting FUNCTIONS BUTTON / DIAL / SCROLLING WHEEL WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT? Color management White balance Tint Vibrance Saturation Rotate the dial to set a value.
Personalized functions FUNCTIONS BUTTON / DIAL / SCROLLING WHEEL WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT? Personalized functions C1 C1 is your customizable dial. You can select a function using the Loupedeck configuration software. With the Fn button, you can select another function. Rotate the dial to set a value. Press the dial to return to zero or to the camera’s “as shot” value (white balance, tint). Rotate the dial fast to move speedily from end to end. C1 (Crop mode) Rotate C1 to change the crop area size.
FUNCTIONS BUTTON / DIAL / SCROLLING WHEEL WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT? Basics Undo Press Undo once to undo the last edit in your workflow. Press Undo multiple times to go backwards in your workflow. Press Fn+Undo to reset the photo. Redo Press Redo once to redo an edit after undo. Brush Press Brush once to activate the brush tool. Press Brush again to exit the brush tool. Press Fn+Brush once to activate the radial filter. Press Fn+Brush again to exit the tool.
Fn Press Fn to bring Lightroom to foreground. Fn activates secondary controls in Loupedeck. Crop/Rotate -tool FUNCTIONS BUTTON / DIAL / SCROLLING WHEEL WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT? Rotating and cropping the image Rotate/Crop Turn Rotate/Crop either left or right to activate rotate mode and for adjusting the angle of the photo. Press Fn and turn Rotate/Crop to fine tune the angle of the photo. When you stop turning the dial, the photo stops rotating and the tool will automatically deactivate.
CUSTOMIZING LOUPEDECK Loupedeck offers you a dial (C1) and two buttons (C2, C3) that you can customize to your liking. Depending on your way of working, you can select either additional Lightroom functions or other functionality to each one. You can configure C1, C2 and C3 using the Loupedeck configuration software. Tip! You can also launch the Loupedeck configuration software from the notification area (Windows system tray or Mac menu bar). The icon you’ll want to find is this: To configure: 1.
SPEED CONTROL FOR DIALS AND SCROLLS Loupedeck offers you separated speed control for adjustment dials and (HSL) scrolls. You can access the speed control from configuration software by clicking Deck Settings from the lower right corner. Speed control has two modes: Accuracy-mode and speed-mode. In accuracy-mode, Loupedeck prioritizes very accurate adjusting over speed. Speed-mode is the opposite; speed is prioritized over accuracy.
MORE QUESTIONS? Encountered something unexpected? Here’s a few helpful hints. I connected Loupedeck to my computer and opened Lightroom, but nothing happens. Have you downloaded and installed the Loupedeck software? The software is needed for Loupedeck to work. My Lightroom doesn’t seem to work with Loupedeck. What is your Lightroom version? Loupedeck is compatible with Adobe® Lightroom® 6 or later. Also, what is your operating system? Loupedeck is compatible with Windows® 10 or later, Windows® 8.
PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this important safety information before you use the LoupedeckTM device. It is important that you follow the warning and caution information to prevent injury to yourself or others and to prevent damage to your device. The term “device” refers to the LoupedeckTM product and the items supplied with the product. Information in this document may be changed without notice.
LOUPEDECK LTD ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Loupedeck Ltd warrants that for a period of one (1) year from original date of purchase, Loupedeck TM will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Loupedeck Ltd does not warrant against defects caused by normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire or liquid contact, nor any damage caused by service provider who is not a representative of Loupedeck Ltd’s authorized service provider.
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. 15.19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
EUROPEAN COMPLIANCE The manufacturer of this product confirms that this product complies with the European Union regulations for safety, health, environmental and consumer protection (ECM = Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU). A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at Loupedeck Ltd website (www.loupedeck.com/legal). RECYCLE Always return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to dedicated collection points.
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