Rosco LitePad Loop, 1008 User Manual

LitePad Loop™

User’s Manual

Model 1008

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Languages

English........................................................

Spanish....................................................

German.....................................................

French.......................................................

Japanese................................................

Italian....................................................

Pages 100 - 123

Pages 124 - 147

Pages 4 - 27

Pages 28 - 51

Pages 52 - 75

Pages 76 - 99

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Table of Contents - English

Your LitePad Loop™

A

B

C

D

E

In the Box........................................................

In the Pro Kit....................................................

Parts Diagram.............................................

Setting Up Your Loop

Attaching Loop to the Camera........................

Adjusting Loop Position...........................

Powering Up

Using AC Mains Power....................................

Using Battery Power.......................................

Dimming Control.............................................

Using Optional Accessories

AA Battery Holder............................................

Color Filters.....................................................

4” L-Bracket....................................................

8” Rods............................................................

Light Stand Plate.............................................

Safety Connections

Installing the Safety Thumb Screw..................

Attaching the Safety Cord..............................

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6

7, 8

9

10, 11

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13
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15
16
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18

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20

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Parts and Accessories List........................21, 22

Technical Data...................................................23

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Support

Troubleshooting..............................................

CE...................................................................

RoHS..............................................................

Warranty.........................................................

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25
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Your LitePad Loop

In the Box

A

[2]

[1]

[3]

[5]

[7]

[1] - LitePad Loop
[2] - Mounting Assembly
[3] - AC Transformer and Blades
[4] - 10’ Extension Cord

[6]

[4]

[8]

[5] - Safety Cord
[6] - Safety Thumb Screw
[7] - Allen Key
[8] - Storage Pouch

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Your LitePad Loop

A

In the Pro Kit

[2]

[1]

[3]

[8]

[11]

[1] - LitePad Loop
[2] - Mounting Assembly
[3] - AA Battery Bracket
[4] - Battery Mounting Adapter
[5] - Safety Cord
[6] - Allen Key
[7] - 8” Rods

6

[9]

[4]

[12]

[5]

[8] - Light Stand Plate
[9] - Safety Thumb Screw
[10] - Color Filter Pack (8 Filters)
[11] - AC Transformer and Blades
[12] - 10’ Extension Cord
[13] - AA Battery Holder
[14] - Single Fader Dimmer

[6]

[13]

[7]

[10]

[14]

Your LitePad Loop

Parts Diagram

LITEPAD LOOP

Safety Screw

Nut [2]

Magnets [3] Power Switch [5]

Safety Cord Hole [1] Power Connector [4]

A

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Your LitePad Loop

LITEPAD MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

A

Thumb Screws [6] 2” L-Bracket [12]

Parts Diagram

Main Block [7]

8

Knob [11]

Sled [8]

(2) 4” Rods [9]

Mag. Plate

Wing Nut [10]

Mag. Plate [13]

Safety Cord Hole [14]

Setting Up Your Loop

Attaching Loop to the Camera

1) Attach the Mounting Assembly to your camera by
screwing the Knob [11] into the threaded socket in the
bottom of the camera. Align the camera so the lens is
parallel with the L-Bracket [12]. Tighten the Knob to
ensure the camera will not move during use.

B

2) Attach the Loop to the L-Bracket [12] by bringing the
Magnets [3] into contact with the Magnet Plate [13].

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Setting Up Your Loop

Adjusting Loop Position

VERTICAL POSITION

The camera lens should be centered within the LitePad
Loop. To adjust the Loop vertically, loosen the Mag. Plate

B

Thumb Screw [10] and move the Loop up or down until
the camera lens is centered then tighten securely.

Loosen the thumb screw and slide the Loop up or down.

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Center the camera lens vertically.

Setting Up Your Loop

FRONT/BACK POSITION

The camera lens should be positioned

just flush with the face of the LitePad

Loop. To adjust, loosen the the two

Sled [8] thumb screws and move the
entire Sled/Loop assembly until the

end of your lens is flush with the front

of the Loop. With longer lenses, it may

Centered LitePad Loop

be necessary to use the optional 4” L­Bracket and/or 8” Rods (page 16).

Loosen the thumb screws & slide the Loop forward and back.

Adjusting Loop Position

B

Slide the Loop so the front of the lens is flush with the Loop.

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Powering Up

Using AC Mains Power

LitePad Loop comes with a multi-blade, 2.5Amp
Transformer. Select the blade style that is appropriate for
your locale and attach it to the transformer.

Blades Included

C

Insert the DC Barrel Connector of the transformer into the
power jack on the LitePad Loop as shown in Fig 11.1. You
can also use the right angle extension cable provided to
extend the transformer’s power cord. Next, plug the

North America
Australia
United Kingdom
Europe

transformer into an
appropriate mains power
outlet. An On/Off switch
next to the connector
powers the Loop on and
off.

Fig. 11.1

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Power Cable Fully Connected.Fig. 11.2

Powering Up

Using Battery Power & Dimming Control

USING BATTERY POWER

Optionally, LitePad Loop can be powered by any 12V DC
supply. Rosco offers several battery solutions including;
AA Battery Holder, Anton/Bauer, and V-Mount adapters.

The AA Battery Holder can
attach directly to the
bottom of the Loop
Mounting Assembly (see
page 14).

LitePad AA Battery Holder

DIMMING CONTROL

LitePad Loop can be dimmed using one
of Rosco’s LitePad dimmers. The Single
Fader Dimmer (Part: 290 64000 0012) will
allow for easy dimming in a compact
thumb wheel dimming system. The 2 CH/
DMX Dimmer (Part: 290 64100 0012) is a
two slide fader system that gives the user
control over two LitePads or two groups of
LitePads. The 2 CH/DMX Dimmer also
allows the LitePad Loop to be controlled
by computer lighting console via DMX 512
protocol. For more information,
please visit our website at
www.rosco.com.

C

Single Fader Dimmer

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Using Optional Accessories

ATTACHING AA BATTERY HOLDER

To attach the optional AA
Battery Holder Bracket:

1. Unscrew the two cap
screws underneath the
Sled as show in Fig.

10.1.

D

2. Position the Battery
Mounting Adapter under
the sled as depicted in
Fig. 10.2 and fasten with
the two cap screws.

AA Battery Holder

Fig. 10.1

3. With the AA Battery
Holder already installed
in the AA Battery
Bracket, tighten the
thumb screw on the
Battery Bracket onto the
Battery Mounting
Adapter as shown in Fig.

10.3.

4. Plug the AA Battery
Holder power cord into
the LitePad Loop.

AA Battery Bracket

with AA Battery

Pack inside.

Battery Mounting

Adapter

NOTE: You must have the 4” L-Bracket to use the

Loop AA Battery Kit. See page 16.

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Fig. 10.2

Fig. 10.3

Using Optional Accessories

Color Filters

ATTACHING COLOR FILTERS

For more creative lighting options, Rosco offers the Color
Filter Pack designed to fit on the LitePad Loop. The Color
Filter Pack includes filters for warming the color temperature
(CTO Filters), Minusgreen, and Cosmetic filters, perfect for
enhancing flesh tones.

Ridged Gel LitePad Loop

Accessory

Collar

A simple magnetic collar makes it easy to attach color filters
to your LitePad Loop. Sandwich the Color Filter between the
Accessory Collar and the front of the LitePad Loop. The
Accessory Collar uses magnets to hold the color filter in
place. Turn the collar until the magnets align to securely hold
the Color Filter in place.

D

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Using Optional Accessories

4” L-Bracket

CHANGING THE L-BRACKET

If you should need to position the LitePad Loop further away
from the camera than the standard 2” L-Bracket allows, a
longer 4” L-Bracket is available. This is helpful for longer
lenses.

D

To change the L-Bracket, simply unscrew the two screws on

top of the Sled (Fig. 9.2).

Fig. 9.2

Fig. 9.3

Replace the 2” L-Bracket the 4” L-Bracket. Use the same
two screws to fasten the 4” L-Bracket to the Sled (Fig. 9.3).

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Using Optional Accessories

CHANGING TO 8” RODS

If it is necessary to extend the Sled further away
from the Main Block, longer 8” Rods are available.

Fig. 11.1

Fig. 11.2

1. Loosen the four thumb
screws on the Sled and
Main Block (two per
piece).

2. Slide the 4” Rods out of
the Sled and Main Block
as shown in Fig. 11.1.

3. Insert the 8” Rods into
the sleeves of both the
Sled and the Main Block
(shown in Fig. 11.2).
Adjust the Sled to the
desired position and
tighten the four thumb
screws.

8” Rods

D

8” Rods

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Using Optional Accessories

Light Stand Plate

USING THE LIGHT STAND PLATE

Although the LitePad Loop has been designed primarily
for use on a camera, it may also be used as
an off camera light. To change the lighting
setup quickly, simply remove the Loop from
the Mounting Assembly and attach it via
magnets to the Light Stand Plate (in the Pro
Kit or sold separately). The Light Stand
Plate may then be mounted to the LitePad
Swivel Arm which can be further attached to

D

almost any light stand used in photo/video
production.

Fig. 18.1

Attaching the Stand Plate to the Swivel

Arm (sold separately)

Light Stand Plate

Fig. 18.2

Put the magnets on the Loop in contact

with the Stand Plate

To attach the LitePad Loop to a light stand, screw the Light

Stand Plate to the LitePad Swivel Arm (sold separately - see

page 23) - Fig. 18.1. The Swivel Arm can attach to a typical

light stand. Then put the flat side of the Stand Plate in contact

with the LitePad Loop magnets.

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Safety Connections

Installing the Safety Thumb Screw

SAFETY THUMB SCREW

If you prefer a fixed attachment between the LitePad Loop and the
Mounting Assembly, the magnetic connection may be replaced by a
secure thumb screw - included with the Loop.

1. Unscrew and remove the
pan head screw and the
Wing Nut from the back of
the Mag. Plate as shown in
Fig. 12.1. Remove the Mag.
Plate and set it aside.

Fig. 12.1

2. Place the LitePad Loop
directly in contact with the
L-Bracket and screw the
provided Safety Thumb
Screw into the center hole
of the LitePad Loop Mag
Bracket. Fig. 12.2

Fig. 12.2

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3. Slide the Loop up or down
to the desired position and
tighten the Safety Thumb
Screw. Fig. 12.3

Fig. 12.3

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Safety Connections

Attaching the Safety Cord

ATTACHING SAFETY CORD

A Safety Cord can be easily attached to the L-Bracket and
the LitePad Loop to provide additional security. It is
recommended that the safety cord be used at all times to
reduce incidents.

E

Fig. 12.4

Loop one safety cord through the LitePad Loop safety hole and

the other through the L-Bracket safety hole as shown in Fig. 12.4.

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Fig. 12.5

Snap the buckles together - Fig. 12.5.

Parts and Accessories List

Description

Item #

Thumb Screw Replacements - 4 Pack

291200021032

Anton/Bauer Bracket w/ Cheeseplate

291103050101

V-Mount Bracket w/ Cheeseplate

291103050102

LitePad Loop Color Pack

291200000008

LitePad Loop Light Masks

291200001009

8" Rods (pair)

291200030208

LitePad Loop AA Battery Kit

291636510812

LitePad Loop 4" L-Bracket Kit

291600010014

LitePad Loop Light Stand Plate

291600040002

Description

Item #

Single Fader Dimmer

290640000012

2 CH/DMX Dimmer

290641000012

Loop Accessories

F

Dimming

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Parts and Accessories List

Description

Item #

AA Battery Holder

290636510812

10ft Right Angle Ext. Cable

290637510000

Y Splitter

290637000000

Car Power Adapter

290636000000

4-Pin Power Adapter

290637700012

Anton/Bauer Power Adapter

290637900012

Description

Item #

LitePad Light Stand

290661049089

LitePad Snake Arm

290661142002

LitePad Swivel Arm

290661581420

LitePad Cold Shoe Attachment

290661001420

1/4 - 20 Baby (5/8) Pin

290639101420

Power Accessories

F

Position Hardware

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Power Consumption

24 Watts (2A at 12V DC)

Dimensions

9.1” (231mm) Diam. 󲰖

1.3” (33mm) Depth

Weight

2.4 lbs (1.1kg)

Color Temperature

5,800ºK

Lamp Life

60,000 Hours

Operating Temperature

-22ºF - +185ºF

(-30ºC - +85ºC)

Power

12V DC Input

LitePad Loop Technical Data

Photometrics

Tech Data

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Rosco.

Support

Troubleshooting

My LitePad Loop won’t turn on.

Ensure that the transformer is firmly plugged in to a functional
power outlet and the DC power cable is firmly seated in the
LitePad Loop. Check that the On/Off switch is turned to On
position. If problem persists, contact Rosco.

I’ve lost one of my Thumb Screws.

Replacement screws are available in packs of four. Rosco
part number: 2912 0002 1032

My LitePad Loop moves when I turn my camera
sideways.

Retighten the knob screwed into the bottom of the camera. To
adjust Loop’s position, unscrew the knob, reposition the
camera and tighten the knob. If the problem persists, contact

I can’t get my LitePad Loop the correct distance

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from my lens.

LitePad Loop comes standard with a 2” L-Bracket and 4”
Rods. To extend the Loop further than this combination
allows, optional 4” L-Bracket and/or 8” rods are available.

I want to change to color of my LitePad Loop.

Rosco offers a Color Filter Pack which includes color
correction and cosmetic filters. Rosco part number:
2912 0000 0008

If you problem cannot be solved by this manual, please contact a Rosco office.

Rosco Laboratories

www.rosco.com

Stamford, Glendale, London, Toronto, Madrid, São Paulo and Sydney

[e-mail]

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ROSCO LABORATORIES INC.,

52 Harbor View Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
United States

Hereby declares that the product(s):

Rosco LitePad Loop™

Model Number(s)

1008

Conform(s) to the following Product Specifications:

European Council Directive 2004 / 108 / EC

EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3, 1995+A1:2001+A2:2005

European Council Directive 2006 / 95 / EC

EN 61010-1:2001

Joshua Alemany
Director of Products

Date: March 1, 2012

Support

CE Certification

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Rosco Laboratories Inc.

52 Harbor View Ave

Stamford, CT 06902

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]
WEB: www.rosco.com

Declaration of Compliance

This serves to confirm that we, Rosco Laboratories Inc., declare in regard to the
European Union Directives listed below that our products, namely:

1. LitePad Loop™

do comply with the requirements set forth in:

•

EU Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (called RoHS-Directive).

•

EU Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (called
WEEE-Directive).

•

EU Directive 2003/11/EC, amending for the 24th time Council Directive 76/769/
EEC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous
substances and preparations (pentabromodiphenyl ether, octabromodiphenyl
ether).

•

Compounds of cadmium lead, mercury and hexavalent chromium, flame
retardants PBB and PBDE included pentabromodiphenyl ether (CAS-No.
32534-81-9 and octabromodiphenyl ether (CAS-No. 32536-52-0), have not been
intentionally added during the manufacturing process. In the event that trace
amounts of any of these chemicals are present, we would not expect the total of
these materials to exceed the allowable tolerance levels.

Further, we declare that we have processes and systems in place to ensure
continued compliance with the RoHS directive.

If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Joshua Alemany
Director of Product Marketing
Date Signed: 3/1/12

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RoHS Certification

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Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER

(a)!Rosco warrants that, under normal use in accordance with the applicable user manual, the
Products shall, at the time of delivery to Buyer and for a period of twenty-four (24) months
from the date of delivery (or such other period as may be agreed upon in writing by the
parties), be free from defects in material or workmanship and shall substantially conform to
Rosco’ specifications for such Product, or such other specifications as Rosco has agreed to in
writing, as applicable. Rosco’ sole and exclusive obligation, and Buyer’s sole and exclusive
right, with respect to claims under this warranty shall be limited, at Rosco’ option, either to the
replacement or repair of a defective or non-conforming Product or to an appropriate credit for
the purchase price thereof. Rosco will have a reasonable time to repair, replace or credit. The
non-conforming or defective Products shall become Rosco' property as soon as they have
been replaced or credited.! At Rosco’s sole discretion, any replacement products may be new
or like-new and may contain remanufactured parts, equivalent to new in performance
(b)!Rosco reserves the right to choose all contractors and/or consultants in connection with
validation and rectification of a product complaint. If it is subsequently determined that Rosco
or it products are not responsible for an alleged product failure, it is agreed the costs of such
contractors and/or consultants and any rectification costs incurred will be repaid to Rosco.
(c)! Buyer may ship Products returned under warranty to Rosco’ designated facility only in
conformance with Rosco’ then-current return material authorization policy. Where a warranty
claim is justified, Rosco will pay for freight expenses. Buyer shall pay for returned Products
that are not found to be defective or non-conforming together with the freight, testing and
handling costs associated therewith.
(d)! Notwithstanding the foregoing, Rosco shall have no obligations under warranty if the
alleged defect or non-conformance is found to have occurred as a result of environmental or
stress testing, misuse, use other than as set forth in the user manual, neglect, use of a non­approved power supply, use of non-approved dimming accessories, improper installation or
accident, or as a result of improper repair, alteration, modification, storage, transportation or
improper handling.
(e)! The express warranty granted above shall extend directly to Buyer and not to Buyer’s
customers, agents or representatives and is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express or
implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose,
merchantability, or non-infringement of intellectual property rights. All other warranties are
hereby specifically disclaimed by Rosco.
(f)!Subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in Section 9 of the Terms and Conditions,
the foregoing states the entire liability of Rosco in connection with defective or non­conforming Products supplied hereunder.

!

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

(a)! ROSCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, INSTALLATION OR RE­INSTALLATION COSTS, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF REPUTATION, LOSS OF GOODWILL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OR THE SALE OF ANY
PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BY ROSCO OR THE USE THEREOF WHETHER OR NOT
SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED ON TORT, WARRANTY, CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY – EVEN IF ROSCO HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR IS AWARE, OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ROSCO’ AGGREGATE AND CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TOWARDS BUYER UNDER ANY
AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE
RELATED AGREEMENT.
(b)!Any Buyer’s claim for damages must be brought by Buyer within ninety (90) days of the
date of the event giving rise to any such claim, and any lawsuit relative to any such claim
must be filed within one (1) year of the date of the claim. Any claims that have been brought
or filed not in accordance with the preceding sentence are null and void.

(c) The limitations and exclusions set forth above in this Section shall apply only to the

extent permitted by applicable mandatory law.

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Índice - Español

Su LitePad Loop™

A

B

C

D

E

Contenido de la Caja........................................

En el Pro Kit.....................................................

Diagrama de Piezas...................................

Configuración del Loop

Fijación del Loop a la Cámara..........................

Ajuste de la Posición del Loop...................

Encendido

Utilización de la Alimentación de CA.................

Utilización de la Alimentación con Baterías.......

Control de Atenuación.......................................

Utilización de Accesorios Opcionales

AA Battery Holder..............................................

Filtros de Color...................................................

4” L-Bracket.......................................................

8” Rods..............................................................

Light Stand Plate................................................

Conexiones de Seguridad

Instalación del Safety Thumb Screw..................

Fijación de la Cuerda de Seguridad..................

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30

31, 32

33

34, 35

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37
37

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41
42

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44

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G

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Lista de piezas y accesorios......................45, 46

Datos Técnicos..................................................47

Soporte

Solución de Problemas......................................

CE......................................................................

RoHS.................................................................

Garantía.............................................................

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49
50
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Su LitePad Loop

Contenido de la Caja

A

[2]

[1]

[3]

[5]

[7]

[1] - LitePad Loop
[2] - Conjunto de montaje
[3] - Transformador de CA y Espigas
[4] - 10’ Extension Cord

[6]

[4]

[8]

[5] - Cuerda de Seguridad
[6] - Tornillo de pulgar de seguridad
[7] - Llave Allen
[8] - Maleta de Transportación

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Su LitePad Loop

A

En el Pro Kit

[2]

[1]

[3]

[8]

[11]

[1] - LitePad Loop
[2] - Conjunto de montaje
[3] - AA Battery Bracket
[4] - Battery Mounting Adapter
[5] - Cuerda de Seguridad
[6] - Llave Allen
[7] - 8” Rods

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[9]

[4]

[12]

[5]

[8] - Light Stand Plate
[9] - Tornillo de pulgar de seguridad
[10] - Color Filter Pack (8 filtros)
[11] - Transformador de CA y Espigas
[12] - 10’ Extension Cord
[13] - AA Battery Holder
[14] - Single Fader Dimmer

[6]

[13]

[7]

[10]

[14]