Cheetah CL-T Series, CL-R Series Instruction Manual

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Wireless Power-Control Flash TriggerWireless Power-Control Flash Trigger

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CL-Tx CL-Rx

Instruction manual

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing this Cheetah product. The wireless power-control flash trigger CL-Tx,CL-Rx is designed for versatile use. When used on Cheetah Light (with wireless control port) it is not only a flash trigger but also incorporates multiple functions such as adjusting power ratio, and controlling the on-or-off of the buzzer or the AF-assist beam. The trigger set consists of a transmitter (on-camera) and a receiver (on-flash).

Contents

Foreword For your safety Parts

●Body

●Battery

●ON/OFF Switch

●Power-Ratio Display Mode

●Channel Select Switch

●Power-Control Group Selection

●Other Buttons

Using the Trigger

●Adjusting Flash Settings

●Triggering Flash Technical Data Troubleshooting Maintenance

For your safety

Before using this product, please read the following safety instructions carefully in order to ensure your safety and the proper operation of this product. Keep for future reference.

Failure to observe the following precautions marked by could result in product damages. The icon indicates warnings that should be read beforehand to avoid any possible damage or injury.

Do not disassemble or modify.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or product malfunction. Should this product break open due to falling or other accident, take out the batteries and sent it to an authorized maintenance center.

Keep dry.

Do not handle with wet hands, immerse in water, or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gases.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or explosion.

Keep out of the reach of children.

This product contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Should a child swallows any part of this product, consult a physician immediately.

Turn off the trigger immediately should malfunction occurs.

Should smoke or an unusual smell come from this product, take out the batteries immediately in case of burning and send this product to an authorized maintenance center. Continued use may result in injuries.

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Do not expose to high temperature. damage to the product, be sure to take out the batteries if the Do not leave the product in a closed vehicle in the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperature. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or damage to the Should liquid from damaged batteries come into contact with casing or internal parts. skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Observe precautions when handling batteries.

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Please observe the following precautions when handling batteries for this product: Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not mix new and old batteries. Neither use batteries of different brands. Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them. Do not attempt to install batteries in the reverse direction. Batteries are prone to leak when fully discharged. To avoid

product will not be used for an extended period or the battery power is empty.

Parts

Body

01. ON/OFF Switch Power on (ON) Power off (OFF)

02. LCD display

03. Power-Control Group Select Dial (POWER)

04. Channel Select Switch (CHANNEL)

05. Set Button (SET)

06. Buzz Switch (BUZZ)

07. AF-assist Beam Switch (LAMP)

08. Test Button (TEST)

09. <-> Button

10. <+> Button

11. Hot shoe

12. Indicator

13. Antenna

14. Battery Compartment

15. Wireless Control Plug

Transmitter CL-Tx

06 12

07 08

Receiver CL-Rx

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Battery

The transmitter requires two size-AA batteries (not provided). The receiver draws power from the flash through the flash’s Wireless Control Port. Slide the battery compartment cover of the transmitter and insert the batteries.

Low Battery Indication

When the battery power (<2.2V) gets low, is shown on the LCD display. Please change batteries.

Power Switch

Turn the transmitter on by sliding the ON/OFF Switch to ON. The LCD display will then light up.

Turn the transmitter off to save power if it will not be used for an extended period.

Power-Ratio Display Mode

The trigger set has two modes to display a flash’s power ratio.

1. 1/128~1/1: widely adopted in most shoe mount flashes.

2. 5.0~10: widely adopted in most studio flashes. The two display modes can be switched over by pressing the Set Button and holding for 2s.

Channel Select Switch

The trigger set provides 16 channels for communication. Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel before use. Check the following table for channel settings:

Channel

The transmitter and the receiver must be set to the same channel for wireless control, or the receiver will not respond.

Power-Control Group Selection

Both the transmitter and the receiver have a 16-grade PowerControl Group Select Dial (hereinafter referred to as Dial). With these 16 grades, you can wirelessly control up to 16 flash groups in terms of the following functions: adjusting the power

ratios and turning on/off the buzzer and the AF-assist beam, as

well as flash triggering.

Attach the receiver(s) on multiple flashes/one flash and set the

dial of each receiver to the same grade. This is a flash group.

Then attach the transmitter on the camera's hotshoe or hold it

in hand, and set the Dial to the same grade as that of receiver(s). The flashes will be under your command.

1. The Dial of the transmitter and the receiver must be set to the same grade. Otherwise, the receiver will not respond.

2. Flash triggering is only related to the Channel Select Switch. The Power-Control Group Select Dial only decides which flash or flash group to be controlled in terms of functions such as power setting.

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Other Buttons power ratio. “OF, 1/128~1/1” for Cheetah Light. “OF” means

1. Set Button (SET) Press the Set button and settings on the transmitter will be communicated with the flash through the receiver. Will Press Test Button to fire the flash. Both the indicators on the blink for a second. on the LCD display. transmitter and the receiver will blink. Press and hold the Set button for 2 sec. to switch the powerratio display mode.

2. Buzz Switch (BUZZ) Press the Buzz Switch to turn the buzzer on or off. When the buzzer is turned on, will be shown on the LCD display.

3. AF-Assist Beam Switch (LAMP) Press the switch to turn the AF-assist beam on or off. When the beam is turned on, will be shown on the LCD display.

4. <-><+> Button Press the <-> or <+> button to decrease or increase the

the flash triggering function is shut down on the flash.

5. Test Button (TEST)

Using the Trigger Set

■ Wireless Adjusting Flash Settings The trigger set can wirelessly adjust the following settings: the flash power ratio, the on-or-off of the buzzer and the AF-assist beam, as well as the power-ratio display mode.

1. On the transmitter and the receiver, set the Channel Select Switch to the same position and the Power-Control Group Select Dial to the same grade.

2. Insert the receiver into the Wireless Control Port of the flash

unit. Then power the flash on.

3. Adjust the flash settings on your transmitter.

■ Wireless Triggering

1. On the transmitter and the receiver, set the Channel Select Switch to the same position.

2. Insert the receiver into the Wireless Control Port of the flash unit. Then power the flash on.

3. Press the Test Button to fire a flash. Alternatively, you can set the transmitter onto the camera's hot shoe and press the camera's shutter-release button to fire a flash.

Technical Data

Transmitter Power Supply

Receiver Power Supply

Transmit Frequency

Workable Distance

Control on Flashes

Max. Sync. Speed

Channel

Net Weight

Transmitter Dimension (L x W x H)

Receiver Dimension (L x W x H)

3V (2*AA Ni-MH or alkaline batteries )

5V (powered by flashes)

433MHz wireless remote system

300ft (open areas)

Flash power ratio

AF-assist beam on/off

Buzzer on/off

Power-ratio display mode

Flash triggering

1/250 second

85g for the set

20g for the receiver

97.6*49.9*36.95mm

57*30*26.5mm

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Troubleshooting Maintenance.

1. Unable to trigger a flash by pressing Test Button or the camera's shutter-release button. Make sure batteries are installed properly and the trigger set is powered on. Check if the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel. If not, set to the same position. Check if the trigger set is securely seated into the camera's hot shoe.

2. Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the trigger set.

1. Avoid sudden drops. The device may malfunction after strong shocks or impacts.

2. Keep dry. The device is not water-proof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur and the device may go beyond repair if immersed in water or expose to high humidity.

3. Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced by devices such as ratio transmitters leads to malfunction.