Cineo Lighting 701.0006, 701.0003, 701.0012 User manual

User Guide

Revision 1.0 — July, 2014

Information and specifications in this document are
subject to change without notice.

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Welcome to Cineo Matchstix

Cineo Lighting and Litegear™ have teamed
up to develop the Matchstix series of small,
linear Remote Phosphor light sources.
Matchstix operate from any DC power source
from 11 to 18 VDC, including many battery
options. The power connection uses 5.5mm
x 2mm co-ax DC power connector Matchstix
are available in 3”, 6” and 12” lengths and
draw approximately 100mA per inch of
length. Matchstix are optimized for flawless,
flicker-free control with Litegear dimmers.
Like all Cineo soft lights, Matchstix allow the
user to change the Remote Phosphor panels,
supporting CCT of 2700K, 3200K, 4300K and
5600K. Their color quality perfectly matches
all other Cineo softlights, with CRI ratings of
90-98, depending on color temperature. The
back side of all Matchstix features a standard
cold-shoe slot running the entire length of the
fixture for limitless mounting options virtually
anywhere.

Matchstix are extremely durable, built to last
with anodized alloy construction, flexible
polycarbonate panels, and field-serviceable
components. Power supply and dimming
options include both local and DMX control,
connecting to the lamphead with up to 25’
(7.5m) of cable.

Cineo Matchstix are perfect for any film or
television project, in the studio or on location,
or anywhere flicker-free, color-accurate
softlight is required.

Rather than traditional diffusion to soften the
light source, the light actually emits from the
Remote Phosphor panels on the front of the
fixture, providing a light characteristic that
radiates equally in a 160° radius, providing
Matchstix the ability to “wrap” your subject
with soft light with edgeless shadows.
The phosphor panels are excited by blue
LEDs, which are automatically turned off
when the phosphor panels are removed.
The color temperature of Matchstix is
extremely consistent fixture to fixture, and
will not change over time like other lighting
technologies.

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General Notes

1. Please read through this manual carefully before operating Cineo Matchstix, and keep this
manual for future reference.

2. There are numerous safety instructions and warnings that must be adhered to for your own
safety.

3. Matchstix not intended for residential use. It is intended for use in a professional studio.

4. Matchstix must be serviced by a qualified technician.

5. Although Matchstix are weather-resistant, they are intended primarily for indoor use.

6. Cineo products are not certified for use in hazardous locations.

7. Matchstix have a typical operating temperature of 120° F (50° C).

Fixture Set Up

1. Read these safety instructions carefully to ensure fixture and accessories are used safely.

2. It is suggested that the fixture is correctly mounted onto the supporting surface before use.

3. Ensure the Matchstix, power supplies and dimmers are operated within an ambient
temperature range of -4 to 122°F (20 to +50°C)

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System Components, Connections and Controls

Cineo Matchstix Lamphead

The Matchstix lamphead is externally powered by any 12vDC power source capable of
delivering 100 mA per inch, i.e. a 12” Matchstix will require 1.2A of DC power at 12V; a 6”
model requires 600mA @ 12VDC. Multiple Matchstix can be attached to a single power source
using optional 2-way and 4-way splitters. Make sure that the total load does not exceed the
current rating of the power supply.

The lamphead includes a 5.5mm x 2mm co-ax connector for
supplying power. Please note that there are many different
co-ax connectors that look very similar, and are not
interchangeable. All products purchased
from Cineo or LiteGear maintain
complete compatibility
by adhering to the

5.5mm x 2mm

connectors.

LiteGear Power Supplies

Matchstix can be used with virtually any nominal12VDC power source, including camera
batteries, car lighter sockets, etc. Accessory cables are sold for connection to various power
sources.

D-Ta p

AC/12VDC

Power Supply

Cigar Jack

Cineo includes DC power supplies
from LiteGear with the Matchstix
Power kits and DuoPro kits.
These kits are shipped by default
with the 12V, 4A power supply,
although 8A and 15A power
supplies are also available for
larger installations.

When confi guring lighting arrays,
be sure that the overall amperage
load of the Matchstix does not
exceed the output of the power
source. Overall load calculation is
simple: every one inch of Matchstix on
a 12V power source draws 100mA.

Dimming

Matchstix can be used with many in-line DC dimmers, although fl icker-free operation is
guaranteed by using LiteGear local and DMX dimmers.

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