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Phottix Atlas Instructions
Parts
1) Power Switch
2) WRS Mode Switch
3) DC Power Port
4) Channel Selector Switch
5) Test / Shutter Button
6) Flash Hot Shoe Connection
7) Camera Hot Shoe Connection
8) Locking Ring
9) Flash in/out Port
10) Flash out Port
11) Antennae
12) Tripod Lug
13) Battery Cover
14) Battery Compartment
Please Note: The Phottix Atlas’ hot shoe connection is designed to fire
speedlight-type flashes that are triggered by the center contact. Some flashes (by
Nissin, Sigma, and other manufacturers) are not triggered by the center hot shoe
contact but by specific secondary contacts. Please check your flash manual for
specifics. These flashes can be fired by PC Sync if available. The Atlas is
designed to work in Manual Exposure mode and no TTL functions.
Tip: Turn off all devices – flashes/strobes, cameras, and Phottix Atlas
transceivers- when connecting and disconnecting devices.
Inserting Batteries
1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it away from the Atlas. The
battery cover will snap open.
2. Lift the battery cover.
3. Insert AA batteries as shown.
4. Close the battery cover and push the cover back into the locked position.
Test / Shutter Button
1. The Test / Shutter Button will test fire remote flashes/strobes or take a
photo when the Phottix Atlas is used as a wireless remote.
2. To Test: Press the Test / Shutter Button – remote flashes connected to
Phottix Atlas transceivers on the same channel will fire.
For Wireless Remote: See Using the Atlas as a wireless remote below
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Status LED
The Status LED on the front of the Phottix Atlas will flash green when it is ready
to transmit or receive signals. The LED will turn solid red when a signal is sent or
received.
Turning units on/off
1. To turn on the Phottix Atlas – move the power switch to the “ON” position.
2. To turn off the Phottix Atlas - move the power switch to the “OFF” position.
Setting Channels
1. The Phottix Atlas has four channel settings.
2. Move the Channel Selector Switch to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select a channel.
3. Make sure all Phottix Atlas transceivers, both on the camera and attached
to flashes/strobes, are on the same channel.
4. Atlas transceivers set to channels different from the channel set on the
Atlas attached to the camera will not fire.
Connecting to the camera hot shoe
1. Turn off the camera and Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Slide the Atlas transceiver into the camera’s hot shoe mount.
3. Turn the Atlas locking ring until tight.
4. Turn on the Phottix Atlas and the camera.
5. Set the camera and flash to Manual mode.
Connecting a flash to the Atlas hot shoe
1. Turn off the flash and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Slide the flash into the transceiver’s hot shoe mount.
3. Lock the flash with the flash’s locking mechanism.
4. Turn on the flash and the Phottix Atlas.
5. Set the camera and flash to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the flash to discharge once after turning on the Phottix Atlas.
Connecting a flash or studio light by PC sync
1. Turn off the flash/strobe and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix Atlas Flash in/out port or Flash
out port.
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the flash or studio strobe (A 6.3
mm adaptor is included for studio strobes with larger ports).
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4. Turn on the flash/strobe and the Phottix Atlas. Set the camera and flash to
Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the flash to discharge once after turning on the Phottix Atlas.
Connecting a local flash on a bracket
(The Atlas will trigger a local flash on a bracket and a remote manual
flash/strobe equipped with a Phottix Atlas)
1. Turn off the camera, flash/strobe and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Mount a Phottix Atlas in the camera’s hot shoe port.
3. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix Atlas Flash in/out port or Flash
out port.
4. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the flash’s PC Sync port.
5. Turn on the flash and Phottix Atlas.
6. Set the camera and flash to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the flash to discharge once after turning on the Phottix Atlas.
Connecting two flashes / studio lights
One Phottix Atlas can be used to trigger two studio strobes or two flashes.
Both flashes or studio strobes must be of the same brand, model, and voltage.
DO NOT USE DIFFERENT FLASHES! Flashes have different trigger voltages –
use the same make and model.
Phottix is not responsible for damage resulting from improper use.
1. Turn off the camera, flash, and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Connect compatible cables to the Atlas Flash in/out port and Flash out
port.
3. Connect the cables to two flashes or strobes.
4. Turn on the flashes/strobes, camera, and Phottix Atlas.
5. Set the camera and flash (if used) to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the flash to discharge once after turning on the Phottix Atlas.
Connecting to the camera PC Sync Port*
(A flash on the camera hot shoe, the Atlas connected to the camera PC
Sync port)
1. Turn off the camera, flash, and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix Atlas Flash in/out port.
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the camera’s PC Sync port.
4. Releasing the camera shutter will fire the hot shoe mounted flash,
simultaneously transmitting a signal from the camera to the PC Sync
attached Phottix Atlas. The Atlas will trigger any remote flashes or strobes
connected to Phottix Atlas transceivers on the same channel.
*on compatible cameras
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Using the Atlas as a wireless remote*
1. Turn off the camera and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Attach the correct Phottix Atlas Shutter Release Cable for your camera
make and model to the Flash In/Out Port on the transceiver.
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the camera’s remote port.
4. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas transceiver.
5. Consult your camera manual for specific settings for remote use.
6. Us ing a second Phottix Atlas transceiver will allow for remote wireless
shutter release functions. The Atlas test button will work as a single-stage
shutter button – one press will autofocus the camera and take a photo.
* On compatible cameras
Using the Atlas as a wireless remote in WRS Mode*
WRS Mode – Wireless Remote Sync Mode – allows you to use the Atlas as a
wireless shutter release and fire remote flashes – in sync. Using this function
requires a minimum of three Atlas transceivers – one on the camera, one to be
used as a wireless remote, and one (or more) to trigger remote flashes and
strobes.
1. Turn off the camera and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Slide the Atlas transceiver into the camera hot shoe.
3. Att ach the correct Phottix Atlas Shutter Release Cable for your camera
make and model to the Flash In/Out Port on the transceiver.
4. Attach the other end of the cable to the camera’s remote port.
5. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas transceiver.
6. Move the WRS Mode Switch on the camera Atlas transceiver to the ON
position.
Consult your camera manual for specific settings for remote use.
Channel Settings
WRS Mode works using two channels – one channel for the wireless remote and
the on-camera Atlas, another channel for remote flashes or strobes.
Flashes and strobes need to be set one channel higher than the two transceivers
used to trigger the camera. Example:
Wireless Remote Channel On Camera Channel Flash/Strobe Channel
1 1 2
2 2 3
3 3 4
4 4 1
7. Set the wireless remote, on camera, and flash/strobe transceivers to the
correct channels (above)
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8. Using a Phottix Atlas transceiver in hand will allow for remote wireless shutter
release functions. The Atlas test button will work as a single-stage shutter button
– one press will autofocus the camera and take a photo.
Consult the instructions included with your Phottix Atlas Shutter Release Cable
for specifics.
* On compatible cameras
Using the Atlas as a wireless remote with more than one camera *
Phottix Atlas transceivers can trigger multiple cameras when used as a wireless
remote.
1. Turn off the camera and the Phottix Atlas transceiver.
2. Attach the correct Phottix Atlas Shutter Release Cable for your camera
make and model to the Flash In/Out Port on the transceiver.
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the camera’s remote port.
4. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas transceiver.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for additional cameras, making sure the Atlas
transceivers attached to the cameras and the transceiver to be used a
wireless remote are set to the same channel. **
6. Position cameras.
7. Using a Phottix Atlas transceiver in hand will allow for remote wireless
shutter release functions. The Atlas test/shutter button will work as a
single-stage shutter button – one press will autofocus and take a photo.
8. Pressing the test/shutter button will take photos on all cameras attached to
Phottix Atlas transceivers
Consult your camera manual for specific settings for remote use.
* On compatible cameras
** WRS Mode may not work correctly when multiple cameras and flashes are
used.
Transmitter Only Mode
The Atlas transceiver can be set to only transmit signals, not receive them. This
is useful when more than one photographer is using WRS Mode on the same
channels.
To turn on Transmitter Only Mode:
1. Turn off the Atlas transceiver
2. Press the Test / Shutter button while turning the Atlas back on.
3. The Status light will blink green – twice as fast as it does in regular
transceiver mode.
To turn off Transmitter Only Mode:
1. Turn off the Atlas transceiver
2. Turn the Atlas transceiver back on – it will start in regular transmit /
receiver mode.
Using with Sekonic Light Meters
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The Phottix Atlas Wireless Flash Trigger system is compatible with Sekonic L358 (with RT-32 transmitter) and L758DR (with RT-32 transmitter) light meters.
See your Sekonic manual for instructions regarding wireless flash triggering and
proper metering settings.
Warnings
- This product is a precise electronic instrument. Do not expose to damp
environments or dust.
- Do not drop or crush.
- Do not use harsh chemical(s) or solvents to clean the viewfinder body.
Use a soft cloth or lens paper.
- Interference: The Phottix Atlas transmits and receives radio signals at
344.04MHz. Its performance can be affected by electrical current,
magnetic fields, and radio signals. Environmental objects, such as large
buildings or walls, trees, fences, or cars can also affect performance. For
best results position the Atlas so the antenna is vertical. If you find your
flash will not trigger: 1) reposition the remote flash or strobe; 2) change the
channel on the Atlas transceivers.
Technical Specs
Frequency:344.04 MHz
Distance: 200m +
Channel: 4 channels
Batteries: 2 x AA batteries
Max sync speed: 1/250 sec*
Output: Hot shoe, 3.5 mm ports
Attachment: 1/4 tripod lug
Input voltage: 2.0-3.6 V (5V DC)
Minimum response time: 650 us
Top ports: 3.5/2.5mm
C/F port voltage handling: 400V
Flash port voltage handling: 400V
Body dimensions: 3.6x5.3x10.2cm
Antenna: 6.0x0.7cm
Weight: 140g
Operating temperature: -15—65 ℃
Storage temperature: -30—85 ℃
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changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the 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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC ID: XBYFKT05ZE
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