Maxtech Transceiver Manual de usuario

11LCD Information

12Power SwitchPORT 1 / PORT 2 / Status LEDKeypadControlsPower Switch• TRANSMIT Unit is powered on inTRANSMITTER (TX) mode• RECEIVE Unit is powered on

13Battery CompartmentBattery IconGetting StartedBattery InformationThe MultiMAX requires two AA size (IEC: LR6)batteries. The MultiMA X will operate n

14The MultiMAX continually regulates the battery power which gives excellentperformance throughout the life of the batteries. T he unit will continue

15Care and M aintenanceTo ensure continued reliability, please follow these guidelines:• Do not subject units to high mechanical shock (do not drop!)•

16Quick Setup - Basic Radio Slave OperationBasic Setup for Remote FlashN Turn off all equipment before installing batteries or making connections!1. I

17Triggering M ultiple Flashes With M ultiple RECE IVE UnitsMultiple remote flash units may be triggered in sync with each other.1. Install batteries

18Standard Radio OperationTransceiver ControlThe MultiMA X operates as either a transmitter or a receiver. To use the MultiMAX asa Transmitter (sendi

19CompatibilityMultiMAX channels are compatible with all PocketW izard radio slave products per thetable below:Digital Radio Model M ultiM AX Co mpati

20TRAN SMIT unitChannel: 17Zones: A, B, and LocalREC EIVE unitChannel: 17, Zone: AREC EIVE unitChannel: 17, Zone: BSelective Quad-Triggering (A B C

3Congratulations on your purchase of the newPocketWizard MultiMAXdigital radio triggering system.The PocketWizard MultiMAX is a microprocessor-based r

21TRANSMIT unit set toCLASSIC CHANNEL 4Remote and Local selectedClassic ChannelsClassic channels are compatible with earlyPocketW izard models and th

22True ConfirmationBecause the MultiMAX is a true transceiver it automatically confirms triggering. It canperform this on two levels: it confirms th

23N Confirmation can only be performed using MultiMAX units on channels 17 andhigher. PocketW izard Plus, Classic, and the original MAX do not perfo

24Menu SystemNavigationMany functions of the MultiMA X are accessed through easy-to-navigate menus . Press ~/MENU to enter the menu system. Menu ite

25EXAMPLE 1Numeric EntryEXAMPLE 2Numeric EntryNumeric EntrySeveral menu items require a number or value to beentered. Numeric entry is performed with

26Main MenuGo AdvancedMain MenuGo NormalMain MenuFrom the main screen press ~/MENU to enter theMain Menu. Press a letter to either proceed to another

27Basic Settings MenuSet Contact T ime ScreenBasic SettingsPress ~/MENU B to enter the Basic Settings menu.Press the corresponding letter for the sett

28For triggering remote cameras, a longer contact time allows for continuous repeatablemotor drive triggering (example: 5 fram e bursts every trigger

29Beep MenuB: Beep Menu – ~/MENU B BThis menu controls the beep functions of a MultiMAX. Press the corres ponding letter to set the desiredfunction

30Counter MenuTRANSMIT unit set toCount UpCounter MenuPress ~/MENU C enter the Counter Menu. This menucontrols the counter functions of the MultiMAX

4FCC & IC Compliance InformationW ARNIN G: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance cou

31Load Counter ScreenC: Clear / Reset – ~/MENU C CCount direction is not changed. Counter is reset to 0 if count direction is set to up, orthe coun

32REC EIVE unitAdvanced MenuTRAN SMIT unitAdvanced MenuTRAN SMIT unitDelay MenuTRAN SMIT unitRemotes + PO RT 2 delayedAdvanced MenuPress ~/MENU A to

33Rear Curtain ScreenB: Remotes Only – ~/MENU A A BEnters the numeric entry screen. Delays the Radio remote units only. PORT 2 willtrigger immedia

34REC EIVE unitDelay MenuREC EIVE unitPO RT 1 + PORT 2 delayedA: Delay Menu - RECEIVER – ~/MENU A AEnters the delay menu for a MultiMA X (set fo

35Equalize ScreenC: Equalize – ~/MENU A A CEqualize Mode is a specialized delay mode for synchronizing multiple cameras to oneflash. This mode is d

36Intervalometer ModeSet Interval ScreenTRAN SMIT unit120 second Interval36 trigger CountB: Intervalometer (Time Lapse Photography) – ~/MENU A BEnte

37Multi-pop ModeSet Interval ScreenTRAN SMIT Unit5.00 second Multi-pop Interval10 trigger Countë For delays longer than the 6.4 seconds (maximum avai

38TRAN SMIT unitSpeedCycler ModeA = triggered with flashconfirmationB = next zone to be triggeredThe following chart is a starting point for calculati

39REC EIVE unitFast ModeD: Fast Mode - RECEIVER – ~/MENU A DThe MultiMAX is designed to sync cameras and flashunits at shutters speeds up to 1/250t

40RECEIVE unit in Relay ModeReceives Channel 22, Zone ATransmits Channel 20Relay Mode (RECEIVE Mode Only) – LIn this m ode a remote camera’s motor d

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41Applications of Advanced FunctionsThe applications below are unique ways to use the advanced functions of theMultiMAX. Many of them require fine-t

42Use the formula below to help calculate your maximum safe shutter speed based onyour flash durations.L Refer to the Time Conversion C harts sectio

43Camera EqualizationEqualization, or synchronizing multiple cameras to the same flash, requires precisiontiming. Even though we perceive camera trig

44• Multiple mechanical systems – cameras that have many changeablemechanically interacting parts (film backs, motor drives, lens shutters) are like

45ë Speed is not the most important factor in camera equalization, consistency is. If aslow camera has extremely consistent lag times it will be a b

46N If your camera’s maximum sync speed is slower than the number listed then youmust use the slower s ync speed. Camera equalization does not give

47One Unit EqualizationTo equalize two cameras and one flash at 1/125 with one MultiMAX, follow thesesteps:1. Set the MultiMAX to RECEIVE mode2. Measu

48If using both MultiMAX units as RECEIVE units being triggered by any PocketW izardTransmitter follow these steps:1. Set both units to RECEIVE mode2.

49Equalization AdjustmentsW ith all the variable factors above it may seem that performing the math necessary forequalization is daunting. Here are s

50Technical InformationSpecificationsW eight: 5.4 ounces with alkaline batteriesDimensions: 1.4 inches deep x 2.1 inc hes wide x 4.0 inches tall (bod

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51HOT SHOE NOTE #2: Some cameras may exhibit undesirable behavior if theRECEIVE unit is mounted in the camera hot shoe when that camera is being fired

52Maximum and Minimum SettingsThe following table details the maximum and minimum values allowed for eachnumeric entry setting available in the MultiM

53TroubleshootingWhen in doubt !Many issues can be resolved by powering the unit off and then back on again or byresetting to factory default settings

54Radio PerformanceThe MultiMAX is an advanced digital radio system. Its true digital technologyguarantees optimum interference rejection while maint

55Time Conversion ChartsFractions to D ecimal:Here are some common photographic fractions in decimal values. All numbers arerounded to the nearest .0

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8Icons Used in this ManualNN Read the information following this icon. It shows important notes about thesubject being discussed.LL Follow this icon f

9FeaturesCommunication Technology• Full Digital Radio Comm unication• Microprocessor controlled • 32 digitally coded channels • Complex 16 or 24 bit c

10Parts Designation