About El-Skyport System By Elinchrom; How To Use L-478Dr-El Series With El-Skyport System By Elinchrom; Turning The Power On - Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR-A-EL Operating Manual

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About EL-Skyport System by Elinchrom

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How to use L-478DR-EL Series with EL-Skyport System by Elinchrom

Plug-in external or built-in EL-Skyport receivers are required to work with the EL-
Skyport radio system by Elinchrom. Radio triggering enables a single photographer to
easily trigger and control flash units.
The radio transmitter built into the L-478DR-EL Series is only compatible with EL-
Skyport radio system by Elinchrom. Please read the instruction manuals provided with
these products for details about using them. Please go to http://www.elinchrom.com/ to
learn more about their products and compatibilities.
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S uccessful radio triggering depends on several factors. Please read these setup steps before using the L-478DR-EL
Series to radio trigger flash units.
1. It is the best to position the meter in sight of the radio receiver (or flash head).
2. Position the radio receiver so that it is away from large metallic objects, concrete, or containers of water (like
people).
3. Sometimes, conditions do not allow radio reception. These could include strong local radio interference or
being near objects that block or absorb the signal. Repositioning the radio, even slightly, can reestablish contact.
Alternatively, check to see if the radio receiver is behind objects that absorb or block radio waves, such as concrete,
metal or low hill.
4. Operation is the best when the meter to receiver distance is within 30 meters. The working distance of the radio
triggering system can vary with the orientation and location of the meter and receivers.

1-2. Turning the Power ON

Press and hold the Power button for about 1 second to start up the meter. The startup
screen will be displayed, followed by the Measuring screen.
Power button
Startup screen for L-478DR-EL Series (Elinchrom)
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Measuring screen