The DC100 and DC200 units are programmed with the ability to set an
adjustable fade time. To edit the fade time, complete the following steps:
1) Place the three-position rocker switch in the up (ON) position.
2) Turn the “Level” knob to 0%.
3) Press and hold the LOCAL TRIGGER until the LED indicator begins
flashing. (Alternatively, you may use the REMOTE TRIGGER instead
4) Using the “Level” knob, set the fade time (0% = fastest fade time;
100% = slowest fade time). The indicator light will flash with a
frequency relative to the desired fade time.
5) Confirm your selection with a 1-second press of the LOCAL TRIGGER.
You’re all set! This newly selected fade time is applied anytime the LEDs turn
on or off and is the same as the decay time for the Paparazzi effect (see
“Paparazzi Effect” section).
After setting the fade time, this dimmer function allows for your
LiteMat+ Plus or LiteTile+ Plus to be brought up on cue.
To invoke this effect, complete the following steps:
1) Set the Kelvin temperature and brightness to the desired levels.
2) Press and hold the LOCAL TRIGGER. (Alternatively, you may
use the REMOTE TRIGGER instead of the LOCAL TRIGGER.)
3) When the cue is given, release the LOCAL TRIGGER, and your
LiteMat+ Plus or LiteTile+ Plus will fade on or off (with the set
fade time) to or from the desired brightness.
This feature is only available in Hybrid, Low, and Fire modes.
To change ALT modes, complete the following steps:
1) Place the three-position rocker switch in the center (OFF) position.
2) Locate the PROG button in the lower section of the front panel, and using
the included LiteGear Actuator Tool (or another small tool such as a
paperclip), depress the PROG button for approximately 2 seconds.
The indicator light will begin flashing.
3) Turn the “Level” knob until the flashing indicator shows the color that
corresponds to the desired mode. See the “MODES” table above to check
for color correspondence.
4) Confirm selection by depressing the PROG button again for approximately
After these steps have been completed, placing the switch in the down
(ALT) position will operate the dimmer in the selected mode. The mode
will remain until changed or until factory default settings are initiated.
To set the maximum intensity of variable Low mode, complete the following
1) Set your DC100 or DC200 ALT mode to Low. See “Changing ALT Modes”
2) Rotate the “Level” knob to 0%
3) Press and hold the LOCAL TRIGGER until the LED indicator flashes.
(Alternatively, you may use the REMOTE TRIGGER instead of the
4) Using the “Level” knob, adjust to your desired maximum brightness.
5) Confirm your selection with a 1-second press of the LOCAL TRIGGER.
To invoke the Paparazzi effect, complete the following steps:
1) Activate Paparazzi mode (see “Changing ALT Modes” above).
2) With the switch in the down (ALT.) position, tap the LOCAL TRIGGER.
(Alternatively, you may use the REMOTE TRIGGER instead of the
And that’s it! Your LiteMat+ Plus or LiteTile+ Plus will turn on according to the
position of the “Level” knob. You can adjust the decay time of the Paparazzi
effect by adjusting the dimmer’s fade time (see “Adjusting the Fade Time”
There are two settings within the Fire effect that can be adjusted:
• The first parameter is the threshold of the output, or brightness ratio,
between the high point and the low point. Because the high point is always
live and adjustable during the effect playback, only the “low” threshold
must be set, which locks in the ratio between high and low.
• The second parameter is the speed of the fire flicker. You may choose
between “barely noticeable” to “very rapid.”
To make adjustments to these two parameters, complete the following steps:
1) Activate Fire mode (see “Changing ALT Modes” above).
2) With the switch in the down (ALT.) position, rotate the “Level” knob to 0%.
3) Press and hold the LOCAL TRIGGER until your LiteMat+ Plus or
LiteTile+ Plus flashes once and then remains on. (Alternatively, you
may use the REMOTE TRIGGER instead of the LOCAL TRIGGER.)
4) Using the “Level” knob, set the low threshold.
5) Press and hold the LOCAL TRIGGER until your LiteMat+ Plus or
LiteTile+ Plus flashes twice and then remains on and flickering.
6) Using the “Level” knob, set the speed (0% = slowest; 100% = fastest).
7) Press and hold the LOCAL TRIGGER until your LiteMat+ Plus or
LiteTile+ Plus flashes thrice to confirm your settings.
You are now in playback mode and are free to adjust Kelvin temperature
with the “Kelvin” knob and brightness with the “Level” knob. These new
parameters are locked and will remain until updates are made.
If the DC100 or DC200 seems to be experiencing irregular operation, a factory
reset may be needed. Resetting the operating system can restore normal
operation in many cases. To perform a factory reset, perform the following steps:
1) Provide DC power to either battery plate(s) or the alternate PL4 DC voltage
input. See “POWERING THE DC100 & DC200” above, observing voltage
2) Place the switch in the center (OFF) position.
3) Press and hold the PROG button for approximately 8 seconds until
the indicator light flashes red very rapidly.
4) Release the PROG button. At this point, the software version will flash
5) Disconnect the DC power source.
6) Reconnect the DC power source.
Your preferences and settings may now have to be reset.
If the DC100 or DC200 is still experiencing irregular operation after a
factory reset, contact LiteGear Technical Support for assistance.
INPUT (through Battery Plate[s]*): 14.4VDC (nominal) (10~16VDC)
INPUT (through alternate PL4): 9~40VDC
OUTPUT: Constant Voltage, PWM
SIZE: 238.8 mm (9.40 in.) L, 112.0 mm (4.41 in.) W, 70.1 mm (2.76 in.) H
WEIGHT: 2.4 lb, 38.4 oz, 1.09 kg
INPUT (through Battery Plate[s]*†): 14.4VDC (nominal) (10~16VDC)
INPUT (through alternate PL4): 10~18VDC
OUTPUT: Constant Voltage, PWM
SIZE: 286.3 mm (11.27 in.) L, 112.0 mm (4.41 in.) W, 79.2 mm (3.12 in.) H
WEIGHT: 3.6 lb, 57.6 oz, 1.63 kg
Input voltage must match load voltage requirements! Does not provide
“Current Limiting.” For use with LiteGear products only.
*Refer to our list of approved batteries, found at http://www.litegear.com/support/document/
†Batteries on the DC200 are in parallel, not in series.
Stage and Studio Use Only • Dry Location Only • Hazardous Voltage
Risk of Electrical Shock • Disconnect Power Before Servicing
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