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- Page 1 nnel 2.4GHz PS16-Mini-R / T PowerSync Mini Digital Radio Slave INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing Impact. Impact’s PowerSync Mini is a sixteen-channel radio slave system that’s a reliable, professional-grade solution to remotely trigger portable on-camera flashes and studio monolights. Add additional receivers, and the PowerSync Mini system will control multi-light setups and allow you to trigger as many flash units as your setup requires.
- Page 3 Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Impact will not be responsible for any damage. • The Impact PowerSync is an accessory device for flash photography.
- Page 4 Overview PS16-Mini-R Receiver 3.5 mm flash sync output Channel selector Hot shoe Power switch LED indicator USB port Lanyard hole Battery compartment Battery compartment lock 1/4-20 socket...
- Page 5 PS16-Mini-T Transmitter Locking wheel Channel selector LED indicator Test button Mounting foot Battery door release Power switch...
- Page 6 Overview PS16-Mini Accessories 1/4 in. adapter 3.5 mm flash sync connector Cradle with adhesive strips Flash sync cable Lanyard with pin tool...
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Page 7: Installing The Batteries
Installing the Batteries Receiver 1. Remove the receiver from its cradle. 2. Press the battery compartment lock and open the battery compartment door. 3. Place two AA batteries into the battery compartment, with the orientation shown in the diagrams inside the compartment. 4. - Page 8 Synchronizing Channels For the PowerSync system to work properly, the transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel. The lanyard features a pin tool for changing the DIP switches. To set the channel, follow these steps: 1. Make sure both units are turned off. 2.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Transmitter
Setting Up the Transmitter 1. Slide the transmitter into your camera’s hot shoe. 2. The test button should be at the back, on the same side as the viewfinder. 3. Then tighten the locking wheel until secure. -
Page 10: Setting Up The Receiver
Setting Up the Receiver With a Portable Flash Unit Slide the flash directly onto the receiver’s hot shoe. Remove the cradle to expose the 1/4-20 socket. You can now mount your flash directly onto a tripod, light stand, or mounting arm with a 1/4-20 screw. - Page 11 Mounting the Receiver to a Monolight There are several ways to mount the receiver to a studio flash. Here are two common methods: • Attach the lanyard to the receiver via the lanyard hole, and hang the receiver on the light stand where your studio flash is mounted.
- Page 12 Triggering a Remote Camera You can user your PowerSync Mini to trigger a remote camera. The camera must have an electronic shutter release connection, and you must have a compatible camera release cable (sold separately). 1. Connect the receiver to the electronic shutter release connection on your camera, using a compatible shutter release cable.
- Page 13 Bulb Mode 1. Set your camera to bulb mode. 2. Half-press the test button to wake the camera or activate autofocus. 3. Fully press the test button to focus and open the camera’s shutter. 4. Release the test button to close the shutter and end the exposure.
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Page 14: Backward Compatibility
Backward Compatibility The PowerSync Mini is backward compatible with Impact’s PowerSync 16 and PowerSync 16-80 systems. See the Backward Compatibility table for channel configurations. PowerSync Mini Transmitter to PowerSync 16-80 Receiver The PowerSync Mini transmitter can be used to trigger the PowerSync 16-80. - Page 15 the PowerSync 16-80’s digital interface to set the corresponding channels. Backward Compatibility Mini Mini Important! The PowerSync 16-80 will work with the PowerSync 16 system only if No Group is selected on the PowerSync 16-80.
- Page 16 Accessories Your PowerSync Mini system is compatible with a wide variety of flash units right out of the box, but you may need an accessory sync cable for some flash units. Below are the plug ends commonly in use and the equipment they typically connect. Verify the plug compatible with your equipment.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the Transmitter and Receiver are not communicating with each other, try these common solutions. • If it’s a DC receiver, turn the receiver off, and verify that the batteries’ polarity is correct. Then turn the receiver back on. •... -
Page 18: Specifications
Specifications Wireless Channels: Wireless Range: 328 ft. (100 m) Radio Frequency: 2.4 GHz General Sync Speed: 1/200 sec. Connectivity Ports: 3.5 mm sync Mini-USB Electrical Battery Type: PS16-Mini-T: CR2450 3 V PS16-Mini-R: AA 1.5 V (×2) Physical Dimensions: PS16-Mini-T: 1.2 × 1.2 × 1.4 in. (3.0 × 3.0 × 3.6 cm) PS16-Mini-R: 2.1 ×... - Page 19 FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 20 To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.