USER GUIDE 1.5

TABLE OF CONTENTSGETTING TO KNOW LOUPEDECKTM ..............................................................................................3
What’s in the box? ...................................................................................................................3
Don’t touch that USB cable just yet .........................................................................................3
CONNECTING AND SETTING UP LOUPEDECK ...............................................................................4
How do I power Loupedeck?....................................................................................................4
Disconnecting from your computer .........................................................................................4
WORKING WITH LOUPEDECK ......................................................................................................5
Selecting ..................................................................................................................................6
Colors and lighting ...................................................................................................................7
Personalized functions .............................................................................................................8
Advanced functions .................................................................................................................8
Crop/Rotate tool ...................................................................................................................10CUSTOMIZING LOUPEDECK .....................................................................................................101
SPEED CONTROL FOR DIALS AND SCROLLS ..............................................................................102
UPDATING LOUPEDECK ...........................................................................................................122
MORE QUESTIONS? .................................................................................................................133
PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................144

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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 perfectcompanion for all photographers, from passionate amateurs to experienced professionals. It’s ahands-on and highly intuitive accessory that you can use instead of a mouse or pen and keyboard.
If you desire an interface where eyes and hands work seamlessly together so that the fullpotential of every frame is at fingertip control, Loupedeck is for you.
To supercharge your workflow, read this user guide to check the basics and to discover when
there’s more than meets the eye in Loupedeck.
Loupedeck works seamlessly with Mac and Windows operating systems running these versions:▪
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Adobe® Lightroom® 6 or Adobe® Lightroom® Classic CC
Windows® 10, Windows® 7 or later
Mac® OS 10.13, Mac® OS 10.10 or later

What’s in the box?
In the sales box, you will find the following items:▪
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Loupedeck console with an integrated USB cable
Quick guide
Legal guide

Don’t touch that USB cable just yet
We know that you might be impatient to get started and just about to connect Loupedeck to yourcomputer. However, before you connect Loupedeck to your computer, you must download theLoupedeck software. You need an Internet connection to download the software.

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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 thesoftware.
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.

Disconnecting from your computer
When you want to disconnect the console from your computer, there’s no need to go throughthe “safely remove your hardware” operation. Just disconnect the USB cable, and you’re away.

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WORKING WITH LOUPEDECKEven 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. Compare the “before” and “after” states of your photo
6. Export the photo/photos that you have selected in the filmstrip
7. Navigation buttons
8. Quick zoom in/out
9. Dials▪ Turn/rotate to adjust▪ Press to reset the values▪ Continuous rotation
10. Customizable C1 dial and C2 and C3 buttons
11. Flag the picture with Pick or Reject
12. Home and additional functions button (activates secondary controls)
13. Filter photos by star ratings or color labels
14. Toggle between the star rating or color label
15. Rotate picture and activate crop tool
16. Brush tool

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Selecting
FUNCTIONSBUTTON / 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 theearlier 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. Press Pick again toremove the Pick flag.
Press Fn+Pick to set a Reject flag. Press Fn+Pick again
to remove the Reject flag.

Star/Color

Press the Star/Color button to toggle between the star
ratings and color labels.
The default filter mode is star ratings.

One star/red
Two stars/yellow
Three stars/green
Four stars/blue
Five stars/purple

Press a button once to set a rating or a color label to a
photo. Press the button again to remove the rating or
the color label.

Arrow buttons: For
movingPress the left or right arrow to move to the previous or
next thumbnail in the filmstrip.

For selecting

Press Fn+left or right arrow button to select photos.
Press Fn+arrow up to select all photos. Press Fn+arrow
down to deselect all photos.

Press Fn+star button to filter the photos in thefilmstrip that have that specific or higher rating ofstars. Press Fn+color to filter the specific color label.

For jumping on filmstrip

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For moving the croparea

Press FN+arrow down (deselects image selection) andthen left arrow to jump to the first image/right arrow
to jump to the last image.
Press Crop/Rotate to activate Crop mode and thenchange your crop size. Press arrow buttons to movethe crop area around the image.

Colors and lighting
FUNCTIONSBUTTON / DIAL /SCROLLING WHEEL

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT?

Colormanagement

White balance
Tint
Vibrance
Saturation

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 quickly.

Clr/BW

Press the Clr/BW button to toggle between thecolor or black & white mode.

Hue
Sat
Lum

Press the Hue, Sat, or Lum button to activate eachcolor channel for adjustments.
These buttons work together with the color
adjustment wheels.

Scrolling wheels foradjusting individualcolor channels

Use the scrolling wheel to select the desired value
for the color.
Press the scrolling wheel to return to zero.
Scroll the wheel fast to move speedily from end toend.

Lighting
adjustment

Exposure
Shadows
Highlights
BlacksWhitesContrast
Clarity

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Rotate the dial to set a value.
Press the dial to return to zero.
Rotate the dial fast to move speedily from end toend.

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FUNCTIONSBUTTON / 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 theFn 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 “asshot” 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.

C2

C2 and C3 are your customizable buttons.

C3

Press the button once to activate the selectedfunction.
Press Fn+C2 or Fn+C3 to activate another set offunctions.

P1 – P8

The P1 – P8 preset buttons are configured with
Lightroom presets (set by Loupedeck).
Press the preset button to apply a preset to theselected photo(s).
Press Fn+P1-P8 buttons to take second layer ofpresets in use.
You can configure up to 16 presets using the P1 – P8
buttons and the Fn button.

P1 – P8 (Crop mode)

The P1-P8 preset buttons in crop mode are dedicatedfor fixed aspect ratios. Pressing P1-P8 will change theshape of the crop tool.
P1 = 1:1, P2 = 2:3, P3 = 3:4, P4 = 4:5, P5 = 5:7, P6 =16:9, P7 = 16:10 and P8 = 8.5:11.

Advanced functions

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FUNCTIONSBUTTON / DIAL /SCROLLING WHEEL

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT?

Basics

Undo

Press Undo once to undo the last edit in yourworkflow.
Press Undo multiple times to go backwards in yourworkflow.
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.
After activating either of the tools, White balance,
Tint, Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Clarity,
Dehaze and Saturation are activated.

Full screen

Press Full screen once to enter full screen mode.
Press again to exit full screen mode.
Press Fn+Full Screen to hide all panels. In Mac OS,
right panel remains open.

Before/After

Press Before/After once to view a photo before andafter editing side by side. Press again to return to theedited photo.

ExportExport and FN+export are customizable. You canassign two export functions with Loupedeck software.
Factory functions for exporting:Export to open the export dialog.
Fn+Export to export a 2048px sized web-photo using
Loupedeck’s own export preset.

Left zoom and rightzoom

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Press either zoom button to zoom in. Press again toexit zoom.

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Fn

Press Fn to bring Lightroom to foreground. Fn
activates secondary controls in Loupedeck.

Crop/Rotate -tool
FUNCTIONSBUTTON / DIAL /SCROLLING WHEEL

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT?

Rotating andcropping theimage

Rotate/Crop

Turn Rotate/Crop either left or right to activate
rotate mode and for adjusting the angle of thephoto. 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.
Press Rotate/Crop for entering the crop mode.
Press FN+Rotate/Crop for resetting the crop area.

C1

Press Rotate/Crop for activating crop mode andTurn C1 for changing the size of the crop area.

ArrowsPress Arrows for moving the crop area around theimage

Aspect Ratio -presets

Press Rotate/Crop for activating crop mode andpress P1-P8 for selecting dedicated aspect ratio
preset.
P1 is 1:1 (for Instagram)
P2 is 2:3 (kino-system)
P3 is 3:4 (four thirds-system)
P4 is 4:5 (for portraits, historical aspect ratio)
P5 is 5:7 (for standing portraits)
P6 is 16:9 (for HD display backgrounds)
P7 is 16:10 (for wide screen display backgrounds)
P8 is 8.5:11 (for portraits)

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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 otherfunctionality 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. Open the Loupedeck configuration software.
2. In the configuration panel on the right, click the function that you want to configure.
3. Select a function from the list.
4. Press Fn at the top of the configuration panel to access 2nd layer of configurable options.
You can also customize the P1-P8 (P9-P16 with Fn) preset buttons to your liking using theLoupedeck configuration software.

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SPEED CONTROL FOR DIALS AND SCROLLS
Loupedeck offers you separated speed control for adjustment dials and (HSL) scrolls. You canaccess 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 prioritizedover accuracy.
You can set your Loupedeck to use either mode or both modes simultaneously, which iscontrolled by the turning speed of dials and scrolls. You can also adjust how fast the speed-mode
is (it can be 1-5x faster than the accuracy-mode).
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Sensitivity
If set to slow: Loupedeck will stay in accuracy-mode, speed-mode is not possible.
For enabling speed-mode, Sensitivity must be set to the second step of the sensitivity slider.
If set to fast: Loupedeck will enter speed-mode immediately.
For accuracy-mode, turning speed has to be very slow.

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Speed
If set to slow: Speed-mode will have the same speed as accuracy-mode.
If set to fast: Speed-mode is very fast and minor turning will have a big change in values.

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Double speed
When set on values will change twice as fast. When enabling double speed you will see huelight flashing a couple of times.

UPDATING LOUPEDECK
Visit the Loupedeck website www.loupedeck.com for software and configuration software
updates.

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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® 8.1, Windows® 7, and Mac® OS
10.12 or later, Mac® OS 10.11, Mac® OS 10.10.
You can find FAQs and support at www.loupedeck.com/support.

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PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this important safety information before you use the LoupedeckTM device. It is important thatyou 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 withthe product.
Information in this document may be changed without notice. Loupedeck Ltd reserves the right to change
or improve its products and to make changes in the documentation without notifying any person ororganization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Loupedeck Ltd’s website www.loupedeck.com
for updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Loupedeck Ltd products.
Information on product compatibility is available at the Loupedeck Ltd’s website.

THIRD PARTY TRADEMARKS AND ITEMS
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC is Copyright © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSKeep the device clean. Do not clean the device with solvents, toxic chemicals or strong detergents as they
may cause damage to the product. Store your device only on flat surfaces. Do not drop or shock the productas it may be damaged.
The device can be used in locations with an ambient temperature of 0°C to 35°C (+32°F to +95°F). Using or
storing the device outside of the recommended temperature ranges may damage the device.
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Do not disassemble or modify the product as it may damage it and invalidate the warranty.
Follow all instructions in the user guide to ensure the longest lifespan of your device. Damages or poor
performance caused by failure to follow warnings and instructions can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Your device may wear out over time.
Do not store your device near magnetic fields. Your device may malfunction from exposure to magnetic
fields.
Allow only qualified personnel to service your device. Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device
may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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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 liquidcontact, nor any damage caused by service provider who is not a representative of Loupedeck Ltd’s
authorized service provider. In the event of a defect, please contact Loupedeck Ltd Customer Support(www.loupedeck.com/support) for assistance, call us or visit Loupedeck Ltd’s website(www.loupedeck.com/legal), or contact authorized service provider. The available service options dependon the country in which service is requested and may be limited to the original country of purchase. Phone
calls and deliveries may be subject to certain costs depending on the location. Full terms and conditions
and details of the service can be found at www.loupedeck.com/legal. If you make a warranty claim under
this warranty, Loupedeck Ltd will at its discretion, repair or replace the LoupedeckTM device, or return thepurchase price. Guarantee terms and conditions are in addition to the local consumer laws. You may berequired to preset proof of purchase when you make a warranty claim.
For Australian consumers: this warranty is in addition to the statutory rights under applicable Australianconsumer protection laws and regulations. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failureand for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to havethe goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amountto a major failure. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type
rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods.
For the rest of the Loupedeck Ltd warranty terms and conditions, see our website
www.loupedeck.com/legal.

WAIVER
By using Loupedeck™, you waive some legal rights as detailed fully in the Terms and Conditions andhighlighted herein. Please read this Legal Guide and the Terms and Conditions carefully before using
Loupedeck™. Use of the Loupedeck™ product means you agree to all provisions in this Legal Guide andthe Loupedeck Ltd Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree and consent to all the provisions in the Legal
Guide and Terms and Conditions, please return Loupedeck™ for a refund in accordance with the abovenoted instructions.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT 15.105(b)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

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equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.
• 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) This device may not cause harmful interference and2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts delicence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.”
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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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. This way you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal andpromote the recycling of materials. Obey local regulations and recommendations. Contact
your local waste management for more information on recycling.

THE CROSSED-OUT WHEELIE BIN SYMBOLWhen the device has reached its end of life it should be recycled as electric and electronic
waste.
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