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.
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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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