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  • Page 1 Operations Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction General safety instructions Initial start-up TTL-Trigger N Operating modes - TTL (I-TTL) mode - Manual (M) mode - FP Mode / High-Speed-Synchronisation - Sequence mode (SEQ) via radio Miscellaneous - Standby - Firmware-Update - Specifications - Warranty...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Our name stands for technical revolution Thank you for choosing MULTIBLITZ, we hope you enjoy working with this premium quality product. Physicist Dr. Ing. Dieter Mannesmann, who founded Multiblitz in 1948, is considered one of the pioneers of studio flash technology.

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this product! Do not open the unit by yourself! Service should only be executed by an authorized MULTIBLITZ service location. Opening the product by yourself voids the warranty. Do not expose the unit to water, nor spray-/or dripping water.

  • Page 5: Initial Start-Up

    Initial start-up Open the battery compartment on the underside of the TTL- TRIGGER and insert the (AA) batteries supplied. Make sure that the polarity is correct. Then close the battery compartment again. Guide the TTL-TRIGGER into the camera shoe of your Nikon camera and tighten the TTL-TRIGGER using the black knurled screw on your camera.
  • Page 6 the TTL-TRIGGER. After switching your camera on, as soon as you operate the trigger, the green LED of the TTL-TRIGGER comes on to show that the connection between your Nikon camera and the TTL- TRIGGER is active. If your camera's trigger is not operated for a few seconds, the LED turns red, indicating that it is on standby.
  • Page 7 Fig.: Synchronisation button You can now control your M6-TTL completely wireless-free. Important note: All M6-TTL units within your flash set-up must be set to the same channel (CH) so that the units flash synchronously, as required, when triggered by the TTL- TRIGGER.

  • Page 8: Ttl-Trigger N

    TTL-Trigger N For Nikon cameras...
  • Page 9 Button layout: Mode selection Group A TTL (I-TTL mode) • M (Manual mode) • FP (High speed synchronisation) • Group A OFF (---) • Mode selection Group B TTL (I-TTL mode) • M (Manual mode) • FP (High speed synchronisation) •...
  • Page 10 ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11). Power regulation setting light ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11). Acoustic charging check ON/OFF 10. Flash power"–", Setting light "–", Channel selection ON, Channel selection "–", ID selection (tens) 11. Flash power"+", Setting light "+", Channel selection "+", AF auxiliary light ON/OFF, ID selection (units) 12.

  • Page 11: Operating Modes

    Operating modes TTL (Thru the lens) mode In TTL mode, the M6-TTL automatically adjusts to the flash measurement mode of the camera. In coordination with the flash control of the camera, the M6-TTL automatically regulates the flash power. If required, an exposure adjustment can be carried out, which can be set in steps of a third up to ±3 f-stops.
  • Page 12 Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in TTL mode Fig.: M6-TTL Display in TTL mode (Nikon I-TTL)
  • Page 13 Note for Nikon cameras: If the "FP" function is activated in the camera menu, the high speed synchronisation is also automatically active in TTL mode and all the specified shutter speeds of the camera can be used. If the "FP" function in the camera menu is activated, the M6- TTL automatically switches to "FP"...

  • Page 14: Manual (M) Mode

    M (Manual) mode In manual mode, the M6-TTL can be used like a classic flash unit, e.g. for studio operation. The power is regulated with the power regulator via eight apertures in 1/3 f-stops (1/128 – 1/1). Within the required Group (A, B, C), select "M" mode by operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).
  • Page 15 Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in M mode Fig.: M6-TTL Display in M mode...

  • Page 16: Fp Mode / High-Speed-Synchronisation

    FP (Focal Plane) mode / High speed synchronisation For high speed synchronisation, you can use the M6-TTL in "FP" at all shutter speeds that are specified by the camera you are using *. In addition, defined flash times of 1/8000, 1/11000, 1/13000, 1/14000 sec** can be set at the M6-TTL for high speed synchronisation.
  • Page 17 Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in FP mode Fig.: M6-TTL Display in FP mode...
  • Page 18 Note for Nikon cameras: If the "FP" function is activated in the camera menu, then high speed synchronisation is also automatically activated in TTL mode and all the specified shutter speeds of the camera can be used.

  • Page 19: Sequence Mode (Seq) Via Radio

    To activate SEQ mode, keep button 12 pressed down for three seconds. The display of the TTL-TRIGGER then switches over to the sequence menu. (Keep button 12 pressed down for around three seconds to leave the sequence menu again). Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in SEQ mode...
  • Page 20 Fig.: M6-TTL Display in SEQ mode via radio Button layout: Sequence mode Group A, ON/OFF Sequence mode Group B, ON/OFF Sequence mode Group C, ON/OFF Setting light ON/OFF (Global) Select number of flashes (1-40) Select frequency Hz (1-100) Select flash power (1/128 – 1/1) Power regulation setting light ON/OFF Acoustic charging check ON/OFF 10.
  • Page 21 light "–", Channel selection AN, Channel selection "–", ID selection (tens) 11. Number of flashes "–", Frequency "+",Flash power"+", Setting light "+", Channel selection "+", AF auxiliary light ON/OFF, ID selection (units) 12. Channel selection OFF, ID selection ON/OFF, Sequence mode (SEQ) ON/OFF 13.

  • Page 22: Miscellaneous

    TTL-TRIGGER N. Go to www.multiblitz.com/downloads (tab: "M6-TTL Firmware”) load the firmware onto your computer. Click on the icon " TTL-TRIGGER N Version ...”, and the download starts automatically. Using the USB cable supplied, connect the TTL- TRIGGER N to your computer (MAC/PC).
  • Page 23 The TTL-TRIGGER N is shown as a drive on your desktop. The following appears on the triggers´ screen: Select "YES”. The download icon appears on the display. Now drag the downloaded file onto the drive that is displayed on your desktop.
  • Page 24 As soon as the update is completed, the following appears on the display: Follow the instruction "Remove” on the display and remove the USB cable from the unit. 10. The TTL-TRIGGER N restarts automatically. 11. The firmware update is completed.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Battery lifetime, hrs Antenna type Integrated Standby Yes, after 5 min of inactivity Sync/Trigger/Remote/TTL-Control Multiblitz M6-TTL Dimensions, mm 75,5 x 75 x 49,6 Weight (incl. batteries), g 149,5 Tolerances of the technical data for measured values and components according to the...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Multiblitz warrants products bearing the Multiblitz mark against defects in materials and manufacture for three years from the date of purchase by a Multiblitz distributor/the original end-user. If a defect occurs and a valid claim is made under the warranty within the warranty period, Multiblitz will...
  • Page 27 Multiblitz Mannesmann GmbH – Ferdinand-Porsche-Str. 19 – 51149 Cologne, Germany Tel: 02203/9396-35 – www.multiblitz.com- info@multiblitz.de...

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