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PocketWizard Plus III Quick Manual

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Quick Guide
FCC/IC: 340.00 - 354.00 MHz
CE: 433.42 - 434.42 MHz
IMPORTANT:
FCC/Canada frequency radios are NOT compatible with CE
frequency radios and vice versa. PocketWizard.com/wheretobuy/frequency
The Plus III is a radio transceiver, capable of acting as a transmitter
or receiver for triggering remote fl ashes and cameras. It requires
at least one other PocketWizard radio for wireless triggering. It can
be connected to almost any remote fl ash or camera with the proper
sync cable. PocketWizard.com/support/cable_fi nder
• Please read this Quick Guide thoroughly before operating.
• Visit wiki.PocketWizard.com for extended operating
information.

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  • Page 1 FCC/Canada frequency radios are NOT compatible with CE frequency radios and vice versa. PocketWizard.com/wheretobuy/frequency The Plus III is a radio transceiver, capable of acting as a transmitter or receiver for triggering remote fl ashes and cameras. It requires at least one other PocketWizard radio for wireless triggering. It can be connected to almost any remote fl...

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Transceiver Internal Antenna (PG. 13) Status LED (PG. 12) Backlit LCD (PG. 4) Channel Up/Down Buttons Power/MODE Button Power/MODE Button Power/ (PG. 11) (PG. 5) Test Button Zone Toggle (Two Stage Trigger) Buttons (PG. 12) (A, B, C, D) (PG. 11) Hot Shoe with Locking Ring (PG.

  • Page 3: Included In Box

    Battery Door Latch Flash/Camera Port (PG. 5, 6, 7, 8) USB Connector (PG. 12) INCLUDED IN BOX: • Plus III Transceiver • Locking PC Sync Cable • Lanyard • 3.5mm (1/8˝ Miniphone) Cable • Quick Guide • 6.35mm (1/4˝ Phone) Adapter Adapters are intended for temporary connections.
  • Page 4 ® cameras, etc.) before making connections or replacing batteries. • The Plus III will operate reliably using almost any pair of ~1.5 volt AA (IEC:LR6) batteries. Rechargeable batteries will work, though operation time may be reduced and battery level display may not be as accurate.
  • Page 5 Plus III Transceiver Basics Connecting: Connect a Plus III to your camera via the hot shoe. This will be your transmitting radio. Connect a Plus III to each of your remote fl ashes using the appropriate sync cable. These will be your receiving radios.
  • Page 6 III Transceiver ® 1. Attach a Plus III to your camera’s hot shoe. You may also connect the Plus III to your camera’s PC sync port using the included cable. 2. Connect a Plus III to your remote fl ash via the appropriate sync cable.

  • Page 7: Remote Camera Triggering

    Triggering a Remote Camera with your Plus III Transceiver ® 1. Connect a Plus III to your remote camera via the appropriate remote camera cable. 2. Select a Channel and Zone A, B, C, or D via the Channel Up/Down Buttons and Zone Toggle Buttons.
  • Page 8 3. Set the relaying Plus III attached to your remote camera to TxRx Mode and also to the same channel and zone as the transmitting PocketWizard radio in your hands.

  • Page 9: Triggering Modes

    This is the default mode. Tx ONLY Mode disables all receiving (Rx) functionality Rx) functionality and allows you to use your Plus III as a transmitter only. Use this mode when sharing remote fl ashes with other photographers. This mode will prevent other photographers from triggering the Plus III on your camera.
  • Page 10 Triggering Modes LR (Long Range) Mode doubles the maximum range of a radio in a given shooting environment. Long Range Mode must be enabled on both transmitting and receiving radios. Use this mode when triggering remote cameras at greater distances. It can also be used with remote fl...
  • Page 11 fl ashes are shared, even when using the same channel. Zones A, B, C, and D are selectable via the Plus III’s Zone Toggle Buttons when using channels 17-32. The enabled Zones are displayed in a box on the right side of the LCD.

  • Page 12: Other Functions

    The default mode after a reset is TxRx on Channel 17 with all Zones enabled. The Plus III can be powered via USB with a compatible AC adapter or from most computers. Future fi rmware updates can be installed via the PocketWizard Utility.

  • Page 13: Sustaining High Performance

    ® Wireless Basics The Plus III is designed to work in many challenging environments. For the best performance with any radio, maintain a line of sight between radios and keep antennas parallel. Make sure radios are not near any large metal, concrete, or high water-content objects.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    (185° F) without batteries. Flash/Camera Port Sync Voltage Tolerance: 300 Volts Backlit LCD: The Plus III’s backlit LCD activates automatically when any button other than TEST is pressed. It turns off after 5 seconds. LEDs: Red LEDs are used for dim light application and do not indicate a hazardous status.
  • Page 15 PocketWizard.com Warranty This PocketWizard product is covered under a two-year limited manufacturer’s ® warranty. For warranty details, and to register your product, please go to PocketWizard.com/support or contact your local PocketWizard Distributor. Distributor contact information can also be found at PocketWizard.com To receive a copy of the two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty on this PocketWizard product, e-mail us at warranty@lpadesign.com or write to us at LPA Design, 21 Gregory Drive, Suite 140, South Burlington, VT 05403, United...

  • Page 16: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    The FCC wants you to know: WARNING Changes or modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this 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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