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PocketWizard Max Users Manual Put the magic of a Wizard into your photos LPA Design So. Burlington VT Users Manual Rev 0.1 Current Rev's: Hardware Software Transmitter Receiver Last Revision Date: 12/31/98 Mfg. by: LPA Design 1350 Shelburne Road, Suite 265 So.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the PocketWizard Max radio slave. This is the newest entry in the most reliable line of radio slave products available. The PocketWizard Max is a fully digital radio system, making use of a microprocessor in both the transmitter and the receiver.
To connect the PocketWizard Max transmitter to the camera you have two choices. The preferred method of connecting is to use the built in hot-shoe. Slide the PocketWizard Max into the hot shoe on your camera. If you do not have a hot shoe, you will need a PC to miniphone cable.
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400 volts applied across the sync terminals. The PocketWizard Max is designed to work with voltages as high as 300 volts, and may not work with higher voltage packs. If you have an older flash unit, check with the manufacturer to make sure your pack will not exceed these limits.
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The “L” is for a Local strobe, attached to the sync-out port on the Transmitter. This is used to toggle on and off a strobe at the camera position. Other Buttons The TEST button on the transmitter will send a radio signal to the appropriate receivers and/or trip the local strobe.
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To insure continued reliability, please follow these guidelines: · Do not subject the unit to high mechanical shock (don't drop it!) · Damage may occur to some components if the PocketWizard Max is stored below -40°C (-40°F) or above +85°C (185°F). · Keep your PocketWizard Max dry.
Troubleshooting Guide There are very few things that can go wrong with the PocketWizard Max. In most cases, the first indication of a problem is that "it just doesn't work". If you do have a problem, please follow the troubleshooting steps in order.
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Policy on Changes or Upgrades All PocketWizard Max (tm) products are sold on the basis of descriptive specifications in effect at the time of sale. LPA Design reserves the right to make periodic changes or improvements to any product and shall make every effort to notify the owner of changes or improvements, but LPA Design has no obligation to modify or update products once sold.
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FCC Statements: WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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