Rosco LitePad Loop User manual

LitePad Loop™
User’s Manual
Model 1008

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Languages
English........................................................
Spanish....................................................
German.....................................................
French.......................................................
Japanese................................................
Italian....................................................
Pages 4 - 27
Pages 28 - 51
Pages 52 - 75
Pages 76 - 99
Pages 100 - 123
Pages 124 - 147

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In the Box........................................................
In the Pro Kit....................................................
Parts Diagram.............................................
Troubleshooting..............................................
CE...................................................................
RoHS..............................................................
Warranty.........................................................
Installing the Safety Thumb Screw..................
Attaching the Safety Cord..............................
AA Battery Holder............................................
Color Filters.....................................................
4” L-Bracket....................................................
8” Rods............................................................
Light Stand Plate.............................................
Using AC Mains Power....................................
Using Battery Power.......................................
Dimming Control.............................................
Attaching Loop to the Camera........................
Adjusting Loop Position...........................
Support
Safety Connections
Using Optional Accessories
Powering Up
Setting Up Your Loop
Your LitePad Loop™
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Parts and Accessories List........................21, 22
Technical Data...................................................23
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Table of Contents - English

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In the Box
Your LitePad Loop
[1] - LitePad Loop
[2] - Mounting Assembly
[3] - AC Transformer and Blades
[4] - 10’ Extension Cord
[5] - Safety Cord
[6] - Safety Thumb Screw
[7] - Allen Key
[8] - Storage Pouch
[2]
[3] [4]
[5]
[7]
[6]
[8]
[1]

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In the Pro Kit
Your LitePad Loop
[1]
[2]
[1] - LitePad Loop
[2] - Mounting Assembly
[3] - AA Battery Bracket
[4] - Battery Mounting Adapter
[5] - Safety Cord
[6] - Allen Key
[7] - 8” Rods
[3]
[4]
[9]
[8]
[6]
[5]
[7]
[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
[10]
[11]
[12] [13] [14]

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LITEPAD LOOP A
Parts Diagram
Your LitePad Loop
Safety Screw
Nut [2]
Magnets [3] Power Switch [5]
Safety Cord Hole [1] Power Connector [4]

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Mag. Plate
Wing Nut [10]
Safety Cord Hole [14]
Sled [8]
(2) 4” Rods [9]
Main Block [7]
Mag. Plate [13]
Thumb Screws [6] 2” L-Bracket [12]
Knob [11]
ALITEPAD MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
Parts Diagram
Your LitePad Loop

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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.
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Attaching Loop to the Camera
Setting Up Your Loop
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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Loosen the thumb screw and slide the Loop up or down.
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The camera lens should be centered within the LitePad
Loop. To adjust the Loop vertically, loosen the Mag. Plate
Thumb Screw [10] and move the Loop up or down until
the camera lens is centered then tighten securely.
VERTICAL POSITION
Adjusting Loop Position
Setting Up Your Loop
Center the camera lens vertically.

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Loosen the thumb screws & slide the Loop forward and back.
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
be necessary to use the optional 4” L-
Bracket and/or 8” Rods (page 16).
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FRONT/BACK POSITION
Adjusting Loop Position
Setting Up Your Loop
Slide the Loop so the front of the lens is flush with the Loop.
Centered LitePad Loop

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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
transformer into an
appropriate mains power
outlet. An On/Off switch
next to the connector
powers the Loop on and
off.
Blades Included
North America
Australia
United Kingdom
Europe
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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.
Using AC Mains Power
Powering Up
Power Cable Fully Connected.Fig. 11.2
Fig. 11.1

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DIMMING CONTROL
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).
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USING BATTERY POWER
Using Battery Power & Dimming Control
Powering Up
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.
LitePad AA Battery Holder
Single Fader Dimmer

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To attach the optional AA
Battery Holder Bracket:
1. Unscrew the two cap
screws underneath the
Sled as show in Fig.
10.1.
2. Position the Battery
Mounting Adapter under
the sled as depicted in
Fig. 10.2 and fasten with
the two cap screws.
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.
Fig. 10.2
Battery Mounting
Adapter
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AA Battery Holder
Using Optional Accessories
NOTE: You must have the 4” L-Bracket to use the
Loop AA Battery Kit. See page 16.
Fig. 10.3
AA Battery Bracket
with AA Battery
Pack inside.
ATTACHING AA BATTERY HOLDER

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Accessory
Collar
Ridged Gel LitePad Loop D
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.
ATTACHING COLOR FILTERS
Color Filters
Using Optional Accessories
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.

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To change the L-Bracket, simply unscrew the two screws on
top of the Sled (Fig. 9.2).
Fig. 9.2
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.
CHANGING THE L-BRACKET
4” L-Bracket
Using Optional Accessories
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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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.
Fig. 11.1
8” Rods
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If it is necessary to extend the Sled further away
from the Main Block, longer 8” Rods are available.
8” Rods
Using Optional Accessories
Fig. 11.2
CHANGING TO 8” RODS

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Light Stand Plate
Using Optional Accessories
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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
almost any light stand used in photo/video
production.
Light 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.
Fig. 18.1
Fig. 18.2
Attaching the Stand Plate to the Swivel
Arm (sold separately)
Put the magnets on the Loop in contact
with the Stand Plate
USING THE LIGHT STAND PLATE

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Fig. 12.3
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.
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
3. Slide the Loop up or down
to the desired position and
tighten the Safety Thumb
Screw. Fig. 12.3
Fig. 12.2
Fig. 12.1
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.
SAFETY THUMB SCREW
Installing the Safety Thumb Screw
Safety Connections
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Snap the buckles together - Fig. 12.5.
Fig. 12.5
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.
Fig. 12.4
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.
ATTACHING SAFETY CORD
Attaching the Safety Cord
Safety Connections
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