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Sekonic RT-20PW Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Transmitter RT-20PW RT-3PW Operating Manual This manual is specific for PocketWizard ® operation. Please read this operating manual and safety precaution so that you will fully understand the features and operation of this product. Keep the operating manual in a safe place for future use.

  • Page 2: Terms And Trademarks

    ■ Safety Precautions Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for proper operation. WARNING The WARNING symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is not used properly. The CAUTION symbol indicates the possibility of minor to CAUTION moderate personal injury or product damage if the product is not used properly.

  • Page 3: List Of Applicable Model

    This transmitter is an accessory dedicated to the following model (light meter). Model Transmitter Model Manufacturer/Frequency L-858D Series Serial No. PocketWizard JY11-XXXXXX(Canada IC) RT-20PW (FCC & Canada IC): JY1L- XXXXXX(FCC) 344.0 to 354.00 MHz PocketWizard (CE & NCC): JY11-XXXXXX(CE) RT-3PW 433.42 to 434.42 MHz...

  • Page 4: Features Of The Rt-20Pw And Rt-3Pw

    Subject Figure 1 Figure 2 Note that a transmitter of RT-20PW or RT-3PW can support two types of radio system. The user can select which radio system to use in the custom setting of the L-858D light meter. For details on each radio system, refer to the descriptions in the relevant pages.

  • Page 5: Restrictions

    ■ Accompanying Accessories The following items are included with the Transmitter RT-20PW or RT-3PW. After opening the package. Please be sure to check that all noted items are included. If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller you purchased the transmitter from.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Terms and Trademarks ..............................■ List of Applicable Model ..............................■ Intended Use ................................... ■ Intended Users ..................................■ Features of the RT-20PW and RT-3PW ......................■ Restrictions ....................................■ Accompanying Accessories ............................1. Before Use ..................................1-1  Installing the Transmitter ..........................

  • Page 7: Before Use

    1. Before Use ● Before Use 1-1  Installing the Transmitter CAUTION To avoid damage from static electricity, remove the static electricity from your body by touching metal objects located nearby (e.g. door knob, aluminum sash) before touching the radio transmitting module. The numbering below refers to the L-858D Operating Manual.

  • Page 8: Pocketwizard Wireless Technology

    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.
  • Page 9 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● NOTICE Successful radio triggering depends on several factors. Please read these setup steps before using the L-858D to radio trigger flash units. 1. It is the best to position the meter in sight of the radio receiver (or flash head). 2.

  • Page 10: Setting The Radio System

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● 2-2  Setting the Radio System In the Radio System Preference Screen, select Standard or ControlTL according to the setting on the PocketWizard receiver. Operation Power Button Press the Menu Button on the meter. The Menu Screen is displayed. Memory Button Touch [Custom Setting] Button.
  • Page 11 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Touch the [Close] Button on the Custom Setting Menu Screen. The display returns to the Menu Screen. Touch the [Close] Button on the Menu Screen. The display returns to the Measuring Screen. The selected radio system indication along with channel number and zones are displayed on the Measuring Screen.

  • Page 12: Setting The Radio Ch/Zone

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● 2-3  Setting the Radio CH/Zone Set the radio channel and zones used on Standard System. Operation Select any Radio Mode in the Measuring Mode Screen. (P9 “ ”, P14 “ ”, P17 “ ”) Touch the [Tool Box] Icon ( ) on the Measuring Screen.
  • Page 13 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Touch the [STD] or [CTL] tab to select the radio system. STD stands for Standard, and CTL stands for ControlTL. [Radio CH/Zone Setting [Radio CH/Zone Setting Screen (Standard)] Screen (ControlTL)] STD tab CTL tab Zones Zones Channel numbers Channel numbers...
  • Page 14 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Touch [OK] Button. The setting is entered, and the display returns to the Measuring Screen. Touch the [Cancel] Button to return to the Measuring Screen without making the modification. [Radio CH/Zone Setting Screen (Standard)] [Measuring Screen] [STD] tab Radio CH/ Zones...

  • Page 15: Measuring

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● 2-4  Measuring Radio triggering measurement is available in the following modes: Radio Triggering Flash Mode ● Radio Triggering Multi (Cumulative) Flash Mode ● Flash Duration Analysis Radio Triggering Mode ● 2-4-1  Radio Triggering Flash Mode The meter detects flash brightness after Measuring Button is pressed to send radio transmitted signal to radio receiver connected to flash.
  • Page 16 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Set the ISO sensitivity value on the [ISO] [Measuring Screen] Icon. Set the shutter speed on the [T] Icon. Setting Value NOTICE Make sure that the settings are within the specifications of the camera and flash system. Make sure that the set radio system (STD [Measuring Screen] or CTL), channel and Zones are the same...
  • Page 17 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Press the Measuring Button 6. [Measuring Screen] The flash will fire and the measured value (F-stop) will be displayed. Measured value (F-stop) NOTICE In case of the followings, please follow “Cord Flash Mode” ( ● When firing the flash, if the flash brightness is lower than the ambient light, the meter may fail to detect the flash light.
  • Page 18 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● How to Use Flash Power Control Power Control Function is available with ControlTL system only. Make sure that plug- in external or built-in PocketWizard receivers and flash unites are compatible with the function of flash power control. Touch the [Power Control] Icon ( ) on the Measuring Screen.
  • Page 19 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Press the Measuring Button again. [Power Control Screen] (After Measurement) Check that the output power of the flash is the desired value. Repeat Steps 2 to 5. Repeat the procedure for other Zones until each flash unit’s brightness is set to proper value for the effect you want.

  • Page 20: Radio Triggering Multi (Cumulative) Flash Mode

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● 2-4-2  Radio Triggering Multi (Cumulative) Flash Mode This Measuring Mode is used when the light generated by the flash at one time is inadequate for the desired F-stop setting. Repeated flash pops can be accumulated until the desired F-stop value is displayed.
  • Page 21 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● NOTICE Make sure that the settings are within the specifications of the camera and flash system. [Measuring Screen] Make sure that the set radio system (STD or CTL), channel and Zones are the same between the meter and receivers in use. (P4, P6) Radio CH and Zones [Measuring Screen]...

  • Page 22: Multi Clear

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Multi Clear Touch the [Tool Box] Icon ( ) on the Measuring Screen. The Tool Box Screen is displayed. Touch the [Next Page] Icon ( ) of the Tool Box to display the Tool Box showing [Multi Clear]. This button is only enabled during measurement.

  • Page 23: Flash Duration Analysis Radio Triggering Mode

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● 2-4-3  Flash Duration Analysis Radio Triggering Mode The meter detects flash brightness after Measuring Button is pressed to send radio transmitted signal to radio receiver connected to flash. F-stop, flash duration time and graph of flash waveform are displayed for input ISO sensitivity and shutter speed. Flash Duration Analysis is performed with incident light Measuring Mode.
  • Page 24 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Set the ISO sensitivity value on the [ISO] [Measuring Screen] Icon. Set the shutter speed on the [T] Icon. Setting Value NOTICE Make sure that the settings are within the specifications of the camera and flash system. Set the Flash Duration Analysis t value.
  • Page 25 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Press the Measuring Button 6. The flash will fire, and the flash duration time and the measured value (F-stop) for input ISO sensitivity and shutter speed will be displayed. [Measuring Screen] Flash component Flash duration time Measured value (F-stop) NOTICE ●...
  • Page 26 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● NOTE ● When the measured value display area is touched, both flash waveform graph and measured value are displayed. When it is touched again, the display returns to the previous screen. [Flash Duration Analysis Radio Triggering [Measuring Screen] Mode Flash Waveform Graph Screen] Touching the...
  • Page 27 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● How to Use Flash Power Control Power Control Function is available with ControlTL system only. Make sure that plug- in external or built-in PocketWizard receivers and flash units are compatible with the function of flash power control. Set the Flash Duration Analysis t value.
  • Page 28 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Press the Measuring Button 6. [Power Control Screen] (ControlTL+Standard CH1 to 16) The flash units of the selected Zones are fired, and the measured value (F-stop) is displayed at [+]Button the top of the bar and the “F Total”...
  • Page 29 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● NOTE ● When the measured value display area is touched, both flash waveform graph and measured value are displayed. When it is touched again, the display returns to the previous screen. [Flash Duration Analysis Radio Triggering [Measuring Screen] Mode Flash Waveform Graph Screen] Touching the...

  • Page 30: Flash Duration Analysis T Value

    2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Flash Duration Analysis t Value The t value can be set in steps of 0.1 at a range of 0.1 to 0.9. The flash duration time varies depending on the input t value. Touch the [Tool Box] Icon ( ) on the Measuring Screen.
  • Page 31 2. PocketWizard Wireless Technology ● Enter the “Reference” of 0.1 to 0.9 by touching the numeric value. The t value can be set in steps of 0.1 at a range of 0.1 to 0.9. The first “0.” is fixed. Enter the first digit decimal only. (To set “0.1”, enter “1”.) [Flash Duration Analysis t Value Screen] The input numeric value is displayed.

  • Page 32: Product Information

    3. Product Information ● Product Information This screen displays the detailed information not displayed in the Measuring Screen. [Product Information Screen] Item Description Displays the model number of Model Name the meter. Displays the serial number of Serial Number the meter. Version Displays the firmware version.
  • Page 33 3. Product Information ● Touch the [Close] Button. The display return to the Menu Screen. Touch the [Close] Button. The display returns to the Measuring Screen.

  • Page 34: Regulation

    4. Regulation ● Regulation The Regulation Screen displays the symbols, approved number, regulation names, etc. which the meter is compliance with. Operation Touch the Menu Button on the meter. The Menu Screen is displayed. Touch the [Next Page] Icon ( ) to display page 2 of the Menu Screen, and touch the [Regulation] Button.

  • Page 35: Radio Channel Frequencies

    5. Radio Channel Frequencies ● Radio Channel Frequencies Radio wave frequency: Regulation Radio System Channel Number Frequency RT-20PW Standard CH1 ~ 16 344.04MHz FCC & Canada IC CH17 ~ 32 346.5 ~ 354.0MHz ControlTL CH1 ~ 4 340.0 ~ 346.0MHz CH5 ~ 20 341.5 ~ 351.0MHz...

  • Page 36: Legal Requirements

    6. Legal Requirements ● Legal Requirements This product complies with the following legal requirements. Destination Standard Details Europe Wireless EN300 220-2 V2.4.1 EN301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN301 489-3 V1.6.1 EN62479:2010 North America Wireless FCC Part15 SubpartC (US) IC (Canada) Wireless RSS-210 Issue9 FCC &...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your meter is not operating properly, as you expect, please consult the following conditions and attempt the suggested solutions before contacting Sekonic. Non- operation can be due to incorrect, mis-setting of the meter or battery condition. Should your meter be malfunctioning, please contact place where meter was purchased or Sekonic for service and repair.
  • Page 38 7-24-14, Oizumi-Gakuen-cho, Nerima-ku Tokyo 178-8686 JAPAN Tel +81-3-3978-2335 Fax +81-3-3978-5229 http://www.sekonic.com JX5197630 February 2017...

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