Cheetah XT32C User Manual

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Made In China

CHEETAH

Wireless Power-Control Flash Trigger

For Canon

Instruction Manual

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兼容相机列表

本机可兼容以下佳能EOS系列的相机型号：

5D Mark III 5D Mark II

1DX

40D 30D

400D Digital

此表格仅列举目前已测试的相机型号, 未涵盖所有佳能EOS系列相机。其他相机型

号, 用户可自行测试。

本公司保留未来修改此表格内容的权利。

650D 600D

1000D 1100D

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550D 500D 450D

60D

50D

Contents

Foreword

For Your Safety

Names of Parts

Body

LCD Panel

Battery

Installing Batteries

Low Battery Level Indication

Using the Flash Trigger

As a Wireless Flash Trigger

with Hot Shoe

As a Wireless Flash Trigger

with PC Sync Socket

Setting the Transmitter

Power Switch

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam

Channel Settings

Group Settings

Power Output Settings

Test Flash

Modeling Flash Control

Sound Control

Lock Functions

Setting Custom Functions

Attentions

Maintenance

Technical Data

Compatible Camera Models

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Foreword

For Your Safety

Thanks for your purchase of this XT32C wireless power-control flash trigger.

This flash trigger applies to Canon cameras. It can also directly control flashes which have

built-in Godox wireless X system (e.g. TT685 series, V860II series, AD360II series, AD600

series, QuickerII series, etc.). As to the flashes which do not have Godox wireless X system

but have USB wireless control port (e.g.V860 series, V850, AD360, QT series, SK series,

etc.), a XTR-16 or XTR-16S receiver can be used in combination to achieve power

adjustment and triggering. Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission,

and sensitive reaction, it gives photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their

strobist setups. XT32C can also connect to the cameras which have PC sync sockets. It

supports high-speed sync function and the max flash synchronization speed is up to

1/8000s *.

*: 1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s. .

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To prevent damage to your product or injury to you or to others, read the following safety

precautions in their entirety before using this device. Keep these safety instructions where

all those who use this device will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions listed in this section could result in damage to the

product.

The following icon indicates warnings that should be read before using this device in case

of possible damage or injury.

Do not disassemble or modify

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or product malfunction.

Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the

batteries and take the product to an authorized maintenance center for inspection.

Keep dry

Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

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

Keep out of reach of children

This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Consult a

physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device.

Turn off the transceiver immediately in the event of malfunction

Should smoke or an unusual smell comes from this device, remove the batteries

immediately in case of burning and take the device to an authorized maintenance

center for inspection. Injuries could occur if it is further used.

Do not expose to high temperature

Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle in the sun or in other areas subject to

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For Your Safety

Names of Parts

extremely high temperature. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or

damage to the casing or internal parts.

Observe precautions when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions

when handling batteries for use in this device:

Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or

batteries of different types at the same time.

Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Batteries cannot be short-circuited or disassembled.

Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them.

Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards.

Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the

product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or

when batteries run out of charge.

Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse

immediately with fresh water.

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Body

LCD Panel

Channel/ Sleep Setting Button

Sound/ Delay Setting Button

Modeling Lamp/ Lock Setting Button

Status Indicator Lamp

--LED Red Color Lamp

Battery Compartment

Micro USB Port

PC Sync Socket

Hot Shoe Camera Connection

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Group/ PC Sync Socket Setting Button

TEST Trigger Button

Select Dial

SET Button

AF Assist Beam Switch

--ON (AF Assist Beam outputs)

--OFF (AF Assist Beam do not output)

Power Switch

--ON (Power On)

--OFF (Power Off)

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Names of Parts

F G H

LCD Panel

(A)Group (B)Channel (C)Output Level (D)Lock Icon (E)PC Output Icon (F)Delay Icon (G)Sound Icon (H)Modeling Lamp Icon (I)Low Battery Indicator

Battery

Installing Batteries

As shown in the illustration, slide the battery compartment lid of the transmitter and receiver and insert two AA batteries separately.

Low Battery Level Indication

When the battery power (2 AA batteries <2.4V) gets low, Status Indicator Lamp blinks quickly (blink cycle=0.5s). Please replace new batteries, as low power leads to no flash or flash missing in case of long distance.

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Using the Flash Trigger

1. As a Wireless Flash Trigger through Hot Shoe

1.1 Mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe and turn it on before turning on the camera.

1.2 Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel by pressing Channel Setting Button.

1.3 Press the camera shutter button, and the flash wi ll b e t rigge re d s imu lt aneou sl y. Stat us Indicator Lamp of transmitter turns red.

2. As a Wireless Flash Trigger with PC Sync

Socket

2.1 Set the transmitter end and receiver end to the same channel and group.

2.2 The transmitter will control the flash on the receiver end to fire via using PC Sync Socket as input by default.

2.3 Press the camera shutter and use the PC Sync Socket’s signal to control the flash.

2.4 PC Sync Socket can also be set as output. Long press the < > Button over 2 seconds until

the settings screen is displayed on the panel.

Then, set the PC Sync Socket as output mode and “OU” is displayed.

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Setting the Transmitter

Power Switch

Slide the Power Switch to ON, and the device is on and Status Indicator Lamp will not blink. When in idle use, the flash trigger will enter sleep mode after a period of time (set as 1 minute/3 minutes/ 10 minutes/30 minutes). Press any button or half press the camera can wake it up.

Setting the sleeping time: Long press the < > Button over 2 seconds until the settings screen is displayed on the panel. Turn the Select Dial to choose the sleeping time.

Note: In order to avoid power consumption, turn off the transmitter when not in use.

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam

Slide the power switch to ON, and the AF lighting is allowed to output. When the camera cannot focus, the AF assist beam will turn on; when the camera can focus, the AF assist beam will turn off.

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Channel Setting

1. Short press the < > Button until the channel

amount blinks.

2. Turn the Select Dial to choose the appropriate

channel. Press the < > Button again to confirm the setting.

3. This flash trigger contains 32 channels which can

be changed from 1 to 32. Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel before usage.

Group Settings

1. Short press the < > Button and the selected group will blink.

2. Turn the Select Dial to choose the appropriate group. Press the < > Button again to confirm the setting.

3. This flash trigger contains 16 groups which can be changed from 0 to 9 and A to F. Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same group before usage.

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Setting the Transmitter

Power Output Settings

1. Turn the Select Dial to adjust the power output level.

*As XT32C can control so many flashes and

each flash has different power output level, there are 6 modes to be displayed. Choose one according to your needs.

Long press the <SET> Button over 2 seconds until the power output level is displayed. Turn the Select Dial to choose the power output mode.

Display

1/128+0.3(by default)

1/128+0.1

1/256+0.3

1/256+0.1

1.0

5.0

Description

Power output range: 1/128~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/3

Power output range: 1/128~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/10

Power output range: 1/256~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/3

Power output range: 1/256~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/10

Power output range: 1.0~7.0; Power output adjustment: 0.1

Power output range: 5.0~10; Power output adjustment: 0.1

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Test Flash

1. Press the <TEST> Trigger Button to see the

whether flash will fire normally or not.

2. Fully press the <TEST> Trigger Button, and

the Status Indicator Lamp turns red and the flash on the receive end can be triggered.

3. The settings on the transmitter end will synchronize to the receiver end at the same time.

Modeling Flash Control

Short press the < > Button can control the ON/OFF of modeling lamp.

Sound Control

Short press the < > Button can control the ON/OFF of sound.

Lock Functions

Long press the < > Button can lock the current settings and long press the < > again to unlock.

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Setting the Transmitter

Setting Custom Functions

Operation

(Long press the button over 2 seconds)

< >

<SET>

Display

1~100

1/128+0.3 (by default)

1/128+0.1

1/256+0.3

1/256+0.1

1.0

5.0

Settings and Description

OFF

Synchronization delay N*100 us

Enter sleep mode after 1 minute of idle use

Enter sleep mode after 3 minutes of idle use

Enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of idle use

Enter sleep mode after 30 minutes of idle use

Do not enter sleep mode

PC Sync socket connect with camera

PC sync socket connects with flash

Power output range: 1/128~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/3

Power output range: 1/128~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/10

Power output range: 1/256~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/3

Power output range: 1/256~1/1; Power output adjustment: 1/10

Power output range: 1.0~7.0; Power output adjustment: 0.1

Power output range: 5.0~10; Power output adjustment: 0.1

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Attentions

1. Unable to trigger flash or camera shutter. Make sure batteries are installed correctly and Power Switch is turned on. Check if the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel, if the hotshoe mount or connection cable is well connected, or if the flash triggers are set to the correct mode.

2. Camera shoots but does not focus. Check if the focus mode of the camera or lens is set to MF. If so, set it to AF.

3. Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the device.

4. Operating distance limited or flash missing. Check if batteries are exhausted. If so, change them.

Maintenance

Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impacts, or excess stress. Keep dry. The product isn’t water-proof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high humidity. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happens if sudden temperature changes such as the circumstance when taking the transceiver out of a building with higher temperature to outside in winter. Please put the transceiver in a handbag or plastic bag beforehand. Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced by devices such as radio transmitters leads to malfunction.

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Technical Data

Compatible Camera Models

Model

Compatible Cameras

Built-in remote system

Modulation mode

Power supply

High-speed sync

Focus assist

Second curtain sync

Transmission range(approx.)

Channel

Group

Synchronization delay set

Modeling lamp

Sound

Memory function

Dimension/Weight

XT32C

Canon cameras

Support for the cameras that have PC sync socket.

2.4G Wireless transmission

MSK

2*AA batteries

Yes (1/8000s)

Manual open

Yes (Setting on the camera)

>100m

16 (0~9; A~F)

Yes (0~10ms, use 100us as the unit)

ON/OFF

Settings will be stored for 2 seconds after last operation and

recover after a restart

100x50x52mm/80g

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This flash trigger can be used on the following Canon EOS series camera models:

5D Mark III 5D Mark II

1DX

40D 30D

400D Digital

This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Canon EOS series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended. Rights to modify this table are retained.

650D 600D

1000D 1100D

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550D 500D 450D

60D

50D