LiteGear LITEMAT 1 User manual

Handbook and Quick-Start Guide

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LED LITEMAT
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LiteMat!
LiteMat is a unique and lightweight LED lighting xture system designed for cinema, television,
and HD video. Born out of the need for a color-correct light source that is lightweight yet durable,
high quality yet economical, and simple yet cleverly fashioned, LiteMat takes a unique approach
to lighting. By providing evenly spaced, color-correct LEDs spread out over a large area, LiteMat
creates soft light without requiring diusion. This “soft-through-pixelization” method allows
the unit to achieve surprisingly bright light levels while remaining under 1” (25mm) thick in size
and just 2.2 lb (1 kg) in weight.
We sincerely thank you for joining the LiteGear community by purchasing LiteMat. Since 2006
we have been working closely with lmmakers worldwide to help simplify cinema lighting by
empowering users to create their own DIY lighting xtures. Your new LiteMat is deeply rooted
in this eort. We hope you enjoy using LiteMat, and be sure to try the sample LED LiteRibbon
included with your purchase.
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USER MANUAL FOR LITEMAT 1, LITEMAT 2, LITEMAT 2L, LITEMAT 3, LITEMAT 4

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2573 lumens
2923 lumens
2784 lumens
5146 lumens
5846 lumens
5496 lumens
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
There are ve sizes of LED LiteMat in Tungsten, Daylite, and Hybrid CCT.
11.5 x 21 in. (291 x 531 mm)
46 Watts
21 x 21 in. (531 x 531 mm)
92 Watts
21 x 30 in. (531 x 770 mm)
138 Watts
11.5 x 40 in. (291 x 1010 mm)
92 Watts
21 x 40 in. (531 x 1010 mm)
184 Watts
How to reach us?
Info: [e-mail] (or your local dealer)
Customer Service: [phone]
Help (phone): Call or SMS-Text [phone]
Help (eMail): [e-mail]
Help (online): www.litegear.com/help
5146 lumens
5846 lumens
5496 lumens
7718 lumens
8770 lumens
8244 lumens
10291 lumens
116 93 lumens
10992 lumens
Tungsten
Daylite
Hybrid

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GETTING TO KNOW LITEMAT
Get familiar with your new LED luminaire.
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Velcro®, Loop Fastener.
Genuine VHO Pro LEDs.
Color-Correct and 95 CRI.
LiteMat PCB.
Unique Poly Composite Material.
It keeps the weight down while
remaining strong.
Center Mount. For use when
mounting to a 5/8-in. (16 mm)
Baby stand.
Input Lead.
Cable Nook.
Safety Loop. For use when
hanging LiteMat overhead.
CCT (KelvinTemperature) ID.
Velcro®, Loop Fastener.
Accessory Mounting Points.

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LABELING
What do all those colored tags mean?
What’s with all the data? LiteMat is available in several sizes and can be controlled and powered by a
variety of sources. Refer to the colored tags to ensure that you meet all power and control requirements.
12V DC is the operating voltage. All batteries,
power supplies, and adapters must be
limited to 12V (8V~13.5V).
Watts identify the maximum
power consumption.
Amps are displayed so you can match compatible
LiteDimmers™ and LitePower™ sources.
The Density tag helps identify the relative density
of the PCBs used on your LiteMat.
The Power Capacity tag, in addition to the Amps tag, helps
identify the appropriate LiteDimmer and LitePower supply.
Look for LOW, STD (standard), and HIGH.
The Connector tag
species the electrical
connector on the input
lead. Mate a BAR.M with
a BAR.F and a PH3.F
with a PH3.M.

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QUICK START GUIDE
Quick, step-by-step guide to get your LiteMat up and running.
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1. Unpacking LiteMat
Your new LiteMat has been packaged to protect it during shipping. To begin, carefully remove all the components
in your kit and recycle (or reuse) the plastic and cardboard materials.
2. Attaching the PolySkirt™
To attach the PolySkirt, begin by tightening the elastic cord lock. Next, align the PolySkirt over the LiteMat. Lastly,
ax the PolySkirt to the LiteMat by rmly pressing it down into the Velcro® on the LiteMat xture. Make sure the
PolySkirt is evenly spaced and aligned on the LiteMat to avoid light leak.
Attach accessories rst. It is much easier to attach accessories such as the PolySkirt and the diusers before hanging your
LiteMat or mounting it into a stand. When unpacking, avoid using a knife as your LiteMat and accessories could be damaged!

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QUICK START GUIDE CONT.
Quick, step-by-step guide to get your LiteMat up and running.
3. Installing a diuser
After securing the PolySkirt to the LiteMat, select the diuser you would like to use, and ensure that the Velcro®
fastener is positioned on the outside edge. Then, noting orientation, attach the Velcro® fastener section to the
inside of the PolySkirt on its upper Velcro® perimeter.
4. Attaching the Parasquare® Louver
After attaching both the PolySkirt and the
diuser, position the Parasquare® Louver in front
of the diused LiteMat with the small squares
toward the LiteMat and the larger squares facing
outward. Next, securely fasten all provided
Velcro® straps to the PolySkirt and LiteMat.
Finish by ensuring that the Parasquare® Louver is
securely fastened.
Using the Parasquare ® Louver without a diuser
may create irregular results and is not recommended.

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Quick, step-by-step guide to get your LiteMat up and running.
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5. Attaching the Center Mount
Start by aligning the guide-pin to the center hole on your LiteMat. Next, while holding the center mount at an
“8 o’clock” position, align it with the holes on your LiteMat and rotate clockwise until you hear the click.
6. Hanging LiteMat
Begin by unscrewing the T-handle on the 5/8 in.
(16 mm) Baby pin receiver on the Center Mount
attached to the LiteMat. Insert the 5/8-in. (16
mm) Baby pin from the clamp/mount into the
pin receiver on the Center Mount. Next, attach
a safety cable or mason line to the overhead
support and then through the provided safety
loop on the LiteMat. Continue by providing
electrical connections to the LiteDimmer and
power supply.
Great care must be taken when mounting
overhead. Hanging a LiteMat should be attempted
by professionals only.

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QUICK START GUIDE CONT.
Quick, step-by-step guide to get your LiteMat up and running.
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7. Mounting LiteMat on a stand
Be sure the stand is equipped with a 5/8 inch (16 mm) pin, and then setup the stand. Next, unscrew the 5/8 nch
(16 mm) pin receiver on the Center Mount attached to the LiteMat until it is clear to accept the stand pin. Follow
by tightening the 5/8 inch (16 mm) pin receiver around the stand pin until snug.
8. Powering LiteMat with LiteDimmer
To control your LiteMat, begin by preparing your
power supply. If you did not buy your LiteMat in
a precongured kit, be sure the power supply is
12V DC and capable of the appropriate amperage
for continuous duty. Next, untie the power supply
cables and connect the small, round female
Barrel connector from the power supply to the
LiteDimmer power input connector. Continue by
connecting the LED output of the LiteDimmer to
the input of the LiteMat (an extension may be
required and/or desired). Then, ensure that the
LiteDimmerpowerswitchis settoOFFandprovide
AC power tothe power supply. On the LiteDimmer,
move the power switch to either the ON or LOW/
ALT position (depending on the LiteDimmer you
are using) and adjust the control(s) to the desired
level(s). Your LiteMat should now be operational.

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QUICK START GUIDE CONT.
Quick, step-by-step guide to get your LiteMat up and running.
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10. Adjusting the Center Mount
Begin by loosening the adjustable handle 180º while holding the LiteMat with your other hand. Next, pan, tilt,
or rotate LiteMat to the desired position and tighten the adjustable handle. The handle can be adjusted to allow
additional force by pulling out and rotating it into a new position.
9. Powering LiteMat directly
(without LiteDimmer)
Daylite and Tungsten LiteMats may be powered
directly from a power supply with no inline
LiteDimmer. If you did not buy your LiteMat in a
precongured kit, be sure the power supply is 12V
DC and capable of the appropriate amperage for
continuous duty. Next, untie the power supply
cables and connect the small, round female Barrel
connector from the power supply to the input of
the LiteMat (an extension may be required and/
or desired). Then, provide AC power to the power
supply. Your LiteMat should now be operational.
You can add extensions up to 24 feet in length, if
required and/or desired.