smdv mini-sync TX User Manual

smdv mini-sync TX User Manual

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  • Page 1 Flash Trigger & Release User Guide www.smdv.co.kr...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Specification -------- Part reference (TX) -------- Part reference (RX) -------- Battery (TX) -------- Battery (RX) -------- Using with Mono lights -------- Using with Speed lights -------- Channel setting ------- Using as a wireless shutter release ------- Correct set up example for wireless shutter release ------- Correct set up example for wireless shutter release -------...
  • Page 3: Specification

    Specifications Model : mini-sync TX (Transmitter) Channels : 16 Operating frequency : 2.427GHz~2.457GHz Max. working range : 100m Above-average range : 50m Max. flash sync speed : 1/200sec Battery : CR2450 3V X 1 Lithium Sync output voltage : 3V DC...
  • Page 4: Part Reference (Tx)

    Part reference (Transmitter) Channel Battery open door Battery Test button compartment Locking thumbwheel Power switch Transmitter battery Camera hot shoe foot (CR2450 3V)
  • Page 5 Part reference (Receiver) 3.5mm flash sync jack Lanyard loop connection Channel Channel Adhesive-backed receiver holder 3.5mm to 3.5mm LED Status Program Speed light Lanyard flash sync cable light Update port hot shoe mount 3.5mm to 6.3mm sync adapter...
  • Page 6: Battery (Rx)

    Battery (Transmitter) 1. Open the battery cover using supplied channel pin or pen. 2. Insert CR2450 3V battery then close it. 3. Power on the transmitter then press the test button to check it correctly works. Slide the transmitter onto your camera’s hot shoe. Then push the camera shutter button to trigger the flashes.
  • Page 7 Battery (Receiver) 1.Open the battery cover then insert two AA batteries. 2. Power on the receiver then the LED status light will on. Now it is ready to operate.
  • Page 8: Using With Mono Lights

    Using with Mono lights Mount the transmitter onto the camera’s hot shoe. Connect the receiver to mono light using supplied 3.5mm flash sync cable. Attach the receiver to your flash with an adhesive- backed holder. Power on the flash, transmitter, receiver and your camera.
  • Page 9: Using With Speed Lights

    Using with Speed lights Slide the transmitter onto the camera’s hot shoe. Mount the flash onto the receiver’s hot shoe. Power on the flash, transmitter, receiver and your camera. Synchronize the channel setting both on the transmitter and receiver. Push the camera’s shutter button to trigger the flash. Transmitter(TX) Receiver(RX)
  • Page 10: Channel Setting

    Channel setting Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 Channel 16 The mini-sync provides 16 channels to prevent any radio or flash interference.
  • Page 11: Using As A Wireless Shutter Release

    Using as a wireless shutter release The Mini-Sync can be used as a wireless shutter release. 1. Connect the receiver to the camera using an appropriate camera release cable. (Camera release cable list : see page 16-17) 2. Synchronize the channel selection on the transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 12: Correct Set Up Example For Wireless Shutter Release

    Correct set up example for wireless shutter release - To trigger a camera and flash at the same time, to channel no.1. Then set the to channel no.2. Channel 2 Transmitter(TX) Receiver(RX) Channel 2 Channel 1 Receiver(RX) Transmitter(TX) Channel 1...
  • Page 13: Correct Set Up Example For Wireless Shutter Release

    Correct set up example for wireless shutter release - A single transmitter can trigger many remote Channel 1 cameras at the same time. Make sure that the transmitter and the receivers are set to the same channel. Receiver(RX) Channel 1 Receiver(RX) Channel 1 Channel 1...
  • Page 14: Incorrect Set Up Example For Wireless Shutter Release

    Incorrect set up example for wireless shutter release - With same channel setting, a single transmitter can not trigger the remote camera and flash at the same time. The camera has a shutter lag. Therefore, to remotely trigger a camera and flash, set the transmitter and receiver triggering the camera to channel X then set the transmitter and receiver triggering the...
  • Page 15: Incorrect Set Up Example For Wireless Shutter Release

    Incorrect set up example for wireless shutter release - With same channel setting, a single transmitter can not trigger the remote camera and flash at the same time. The camera has a shutter lag. Therefore, to remotely trigger a camera and flash, set the transmitter and receiver triggering the flash to channel X then set the transmitter and receiver triggering the camera to...
  • Page 16 Cables for camera release function (Sold separately) To use your mini-sync system as a shutter release, you’ll need an additional camera release cable compatible with your camera. Following release cables are available as separate accessories. Canon 1D, 1DMarkⅡ, 1DMarkⅢ, 1DMarkⅣ, 1Ds, 1DsMarkⅡ, 1DsMarkⅢ, 1Dx, 1DxMarkⅡ, 5D, 5DMarkⅡ, 5DMarkⅢ, 5DMarkⅣ, 5Ds, 5DsR, 6D, 6D MarkⅡ, 7D, 7DMarkⅡ, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, RC-611 10D, D60, D30...
  • Page 17 Cables for camera release function (Sold separately) Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5, E-M10, E-PM1, PEN E-P1, E-P2, E-PL2, E-P3, E-PL3, E-P5, E-PL5, E-PL6, E620, E520, E510, E-450, E420, E30, E410, E400, SP-820UZ, SP-810UZ, SP-720UZ, SP-620UZ, SP-590UZ, RC-602 SP-570UZ, SP-565UZ, SP-560UZ, SP-550UZ, SP-510UZ, PEN-F Sony a900, a850, a700, a580, a560, a550, a500, a450, a350, a300, a200, a100, a99, a99 Ⅱ, a77, a65, a57, a55, a35, a33, a5...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Receiver is on but ON/Off LED does not blink. - Insert fresh batteries in a right battery polarity. Status LED on the receiver does not respond when transmitter test button is pressed. - Make sure that both the transmitter and receiver are on the same channel. Flash does not work, even though receiver is responding to signals from the transmitter.
  • Page 19 FCC Compliance FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Warranty SMDV provides limited warranty to the original purchaser on this product from an authorized dealer. SMDV will, at its option, repair or replace any eligible product that become defective within the warranty period. Damage or failure which results from misuses, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance are excluded.

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