About Pocketwizard Wireless Technology; How To Use L-478Dr Series With Pocketwizard Wireless Technology - Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Operating Manual

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About PocketWizard Wireless Technology.

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How to use L-478DR Series with PocketWizard Wireless Technology

Plug-in external or built-in PocketWizard receivers are required to work with the
PocketWizard wireless technology. Radio triggering enables a single photographer to
easily trigger and control flash units.
The radio transmitter built into the L-478DR Series is only compatible with
PocketWizard products as well as flash brands that have PocketWizard radio receivers
built into. Please read the instruction manuals provided with these products for details
about using them. Please go to www.pocketwizard.com to learn more about their
products and compatibilities.
<Standard System>
PocketWizard Standard system provides simple triggering and do not allow
power control. The feature 32 channels: Channels 1-16 fire single trigger signals;
Channels 17-32 have four zones (A, B, C, D) which enable triggering four separate
flashes on each channel.
<ControlTL System>
When used with ControlTL receivers, the L-478DR Series is capable of controlling
the power level of the compatible flashes connected.
The ControlTL system features 20 channels for FCC&IC version or 3 channels for
CE version, and three zones (A, B, C) allowing control of three separate flashes on
each channel.
<Radio Frequency>
To comply with local broadcast regulations, Sekonic wireless systems sold in the
various markets around the world are designed to operate at different frequencies.
Sekonic meters have built-in transmitting antennas that are specifically tuned for
their market area. When purchasing and/or installing a transmitter module or using
the meter with a receiver, be sure that the meter and receiver are designed to be
used in your location and use the same frequency.
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USA/North American market frequencies (FCC & Canada IC): 344.0 to
354.0MHz
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European and other market frequencies (CE, NCC or OFCA): 433.42 to
434.42MHz
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S uccessful radio triggering depends on several factors. Please read these setup steps before using the L-478DR 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. Secure the radio receiver to the flash using hook-and-loop-type attachment tape or the threaded socket on the radio.
Make sure the radio's antenna is above the flash body or generator pack. Do not allow the receiver antenna to
contact metal objects.
4. 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.
5. Operation is the best when the meter to receiver distance is within 30 meters.
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