Impact POWERSYNC16A, POWERSYNC16D User manual

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PowerSync16 Radio Slave
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INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Thank you for cho osing the Po werSyn c Radio Slave S ystem, de signed using t he latest technol ogy to produ ce a device tha t is simple to opera te, while providi ng photogr aphers wi th the highe st qualit y radio slave s ystem at an a ffordable price . The Power Sync Sys tem is desig ned stric tly for as h units. I t cannot be used wit h hot light s or cont inuous ligh t sources. T he PowerS ync Sys tem allows t he phot ographer to t rigger the l ight source wirele ssly from the camer a (t s most came ras). It can also be used t o trigger a rem ote camera that h as an electro nic shut ter release co nnection . Remote sh utter trig gering requ ires a compat ible moto r drive cable ( see Accessor ies).
The Po werSyn c Radio Slave S ystem is av ailable in t wo versions. The AC 10 0-240 v olt versi on must be plugged int o a wall socket . The DC version work s with t wo standar d AA bat teries. T he DC Receiv er will also acce pt an AC adapt er (DC 7V-9 V/30 0mA) . The Transmi tter can be used fo r either mo del and operates on one 3 V CR24 50 bat tery. You must h ave both a Trans mitter a nd either model of Rec eiver for th e sys tem to work . Your Transmitter ca n trigger as many Receiv ers as you wan t. As long a s all Receiver s are with in range, and ar e set to the same fr equency as th e Trans mitter, y our Transmit ter can tri gger as many lights as y our setup re quires.
In orde r to fully un derstan d your new Powe rSync Rad io Slave Sys tem, please t ake a moment t o read through this user guide .
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Key FeaturesSpecications
• 16 Reliable Channels: Digit ally coded a t 2.4 GHz fo r multiple setu ps; work at events w ith other photographers wit hout the worr y of ash or radio inte rference .
• Ext ensive Range of Reliabl e Performance: 590 fee t (180 m) indoors; 20 0+ feet ( 60+ m) ou tdoors. A n above-average range for the mo st demanding situa tions (radi o interf erence and low batte ry str ength wil l lower your effective range).
• Fast S ync Speeds: Compatible with mos t cameras, o ffering a maxi mum sync spe ed of 1/25 0 second; allows th e user to capture most studio and event scenes.
• Multi purpose Hot-Shoe Mount: (DC version) The R eceiver is equipped wit h a multipurpose ho t-shoe moun t for use with on-camera or re mote por table ash. Tests have estab lished that the mount works wit h the hot shoe s of most major brands .
• Universal Volt age: (AC version) The Receiv er offers the ease an d convenience of du al or global vol tage (100 -240 V). The Receiver utilizes cur rent from a h ost ash lighting u nit. Oper ate your Receiver wit hout the has sle of replacing bat teries.
Note: The PowerSync Radi o Slave System is not designed to perform in TTL mode with ash uni ts, nor is the syste m able to operate properly in the Live Vie w mode of your camera. Your camera and ash uni t must be se t to Manual Mode.
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PowerSync16 AC Receiver Troubleshooting
Signal conrmation LED
Antenna
Lanyard hook
1/8 ˝ mini (3. 5 mm) sync jack
Power L ED
AC Pow er Input 100V~240V
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AC pow er output
16-channel selector
Sync cord
3.5 t o 6.3 mm adapter plug
PowerSync16 DC Receiver
Signal conrmation LED
Female PC jack
Power LED
Hotshoe mount
16-channel selector
Adhesive-backed accessory sho es (2)
Lanyard hole
Sync cord
3.5 t o 6.3 mm adapter plug
Shoe(M)-to-1/4˝ wit h thumbwheel lock
Antenna
Power s witch
1/8˝ mini (3. 5 mm) sync jack
1/4˝-20 female threads
Batter y bay
AC adap ter input
Spacer
washers
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PowerSync16 Transmitter
Lany ard hole
2.5 mm sub-mini jack
Bat tery bay
Hot shoe with locking thumbwheel
PC male t o 1/8˝ (2 .5 mm) mini sync cord
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Power switch
Signal conrmation LED
Tes t button
Antenna
16-channel selector
Safety WarningsAccessories: Sync Cables
• Do not remove instrument covers during operation.
• Do not operate the PowerSync System in the presence of ammable
gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment creates an extreme safety hazard.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the PowerSync Transmitter
and Receiver systems. Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modication of either the Transmitter or Receiver.
• PowerSync is an accessory device for ash photography. Do not use
this product in a manner not specied within this documentation.
• Turn your equipment OFF before making electrical connections or
changing batteries.
• Install fresh batteries into the PowerSync System. Make sure to align
batteries with proper polarity. Weak batteries will shorten the distance of transmission and reception.
• To avoid battery leakage, always remove the batteries when the units
are not in use for more than a month. Do not use or leave the devices in conditions of extreme heat, severe cold, or high humidity.
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Step 1: Synchronizing Channels Triggering a Remote Camera
For your PowerSync system to work properly, both the Transmitter and Receiver must be set to use the same channel. The battery cover on the Transmitter features a pin for changing the DIP switches. With both units switched OFF, set the DIP switches to the same conguration on each. There are 16 different possible congurations.
Turn ON both the Transmitter and Receiver. The Transmitter has a test button which you can use to conrm your set-up. The Signal Conrmation LED on the Receiver will ash to indicate correct synchronization.
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With the device switche d OFF, use the pin on the battery cover to select the channel.
Both the Transm itter and the Receiver must be se t to the same channel .
There are two methods to connect the Transmitter to your camera:
Hot-shoe mount
One method is to afx the Transmitter to the hot shoe of your camera. Slide the Transmitter into the hot shoe. The test button should be at the back, the same side as the viewnder. Tighten the lock wheel.
Sync cable
The other method is to connect the supplied sub-mini (2.5mm) phone jack to the Transmitter, located on the side of the unit, then plug the other end of the cord into the PC connection on the camera.
If your camera doesn’t have a PC jack, Impact makes sync cables with other plug types and in a variety of lengths. See the Accessories pages toward the back of this manual or check out the selection on our website.
Hot-shoe mount
Sync-cable connection
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If using a portable ash unit, you
can attach the ash directly to the
DC Receiver’s hot shoe. With the
1/4˝ female threads on the back of
the DC Receiver, you can then
mount your remote ash on a tripod or a light stand with an adapter.
You can also use the DC Receiver’s
sync cord to connect directly to a
studio ash. Included with your
kit is a mount that will allow you to attach the receiver temporarily to your ash with an adhesive backing, or you
can use a lanyard. If you are
getting radio interference
from the ash’s electronics,
have the receiver dangle on a lanyard, keeping the antenna from being too
close to the ash’s electronics. Your DC Receiver can now be turned on with
the switch on top of the unit.
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Step 3: Setting Up the Receiver (AC Model)Step 3: Setting Up the Receiver (DC Model)
Be sure your ash head is turned
OFF. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
• Unplug the AC power cord from
the ash (either the power pack or mono light) and plug it into the
bottom of the PowerSync AC
Receiver.
• Insert the power cord of the
receiver into the AC power socket
of the ash.
• Then insert the sync cord of the
receiver into the sync socket of the ash. Once the ash power is
turned ON, the PowerSync AC
Receiver will be turned on automatically.
The AC version o f the PowerSync comes complete with 1/4˝ and 1/8˝ (phono pl ug or miniplug) sync inputs . For other sync opt ions, see the Accessories page tow ards the back of th is manual.
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Step 4: Mounting the Receiver Step 2: Setting Up the Transmitter
Shoe mount 1/4˝-20 mount Lanyard
There are many ways you can mount your PowerSync Receiver to your ash unit. Attach an adhesive­backed accessory shoe to your ash and the shoe-to-1/4˝-20 adapter to your Receiver. Or use the Receiver’s 1/4˝-20 female threads to mount the Receiver to a light stand or mounting arm. You can also thread a lanyard through the lanyard hole and hang the Receiver from a light stand, ash handle, or anywhere else convenient.
The PowerSync’s effective range depends on the orientation and position of the Transmitter and Receiver. Reception can be affected by large metal or concrete objects and by bodies of water. Moving one or both devices a few feet is often enough to solve a reception problem.
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If mount ing to a ash unit, it’s best to place the Receiver so its antenna clears the top of the ash an d is in direct sight of the Transmitter.
You can use your PowerSync System to trigger a remote camera. The camera must have an electronic shutter release connection, and you must have a compatible camera release cable (see Accessories).
Step 1:
Connect your PowerSync DC Receiver to the electronic shutter release connection on your camera using a compatible camera release cable.
Step 2:
Make certain that both your PowerSync DC Receiver and Transmitter are set to the same channel and are powered up.
Step 3:
Press the TEST button on your PowerSync Transmitter to trigger the remote camera. Pressing the test button halfway will allow your camera to focus or will wake your camera from “sleep mode.”
Remote triggering can be done with the DC Receiver
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Adjust to the same channel
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Your PowerSync Radio Slave system is compatible with a wide variety of cameras and ash units right out of the box, but you may need an accessory sync cable for some cameras and/or ash units. Below are the plug ends commonly in use and the equipment they typically connect. Verify the plug compatible with your equipment.
PC Standard
Fit s most professional cameras.
2.5 m m Sub-Miniphone
This p lug is typ ically used on ly on slave systems.
Household 2-Blade Plug
Fit s most professional ashe s with dua l blade recep tacles, s uch as Lume dyne, No rman, Speed otron and D ynalit e (old).
1/8 ˝ (3.5 mm) Miniphone
Fit s a wide var iety of ashe s. This is a v ery popul ar sync plu g.
1/4˝ Phono Plug
Fit s most Bo wens, Dyna lite (new ), Monol ite, Pr ofoto, Speed otron, e tc. 1-1/2 ˝ long plug ; 1/4˝ t hick.
Hot Shoe
Fit s most cam eras feat uring a hot s hoe wit h a large center contact.
See your Impact dealer for a complete list
of plugs and cable lengths available.
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Accessories: Miscellaneous
To use your PowerSync System to trigger your camera shutter, you’ll need a Camera Release Cable compatible with your camera. Please see the included cable compatibility insert card.
9031510
9031500
9031520
9031530
9031540
9031500 Miniphone Female to Elinchrom Adapter
9031510 Miniphone Female to Household Adapter
9031520 AC Power Adapter for PowerSync DC Receiver
9031530 Adhesive-backed Accessory Shoe with Thumbwheel Lock
(replacement)
9031540 Adhesive-backed Accessory Shoe – 2 pack (replacement)
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1. Turn OFF the Receiver (if it’s a DC Receiver) and verify that the batteries’ polarity is correct. Turn the Receiver back to the ON position.
2. Make sure the batteries in the Transmitter are fresh. Weak batteries will reduce the distance over which a transmission can be made.
3. Ensure that both the PowerSync Transmitter and Receiver are connected properly.
4. Make sure that both the Transmitter and Receiver are set to the same channel.
5. Verify that the ash lighting equipment in use is operating properly when not connected to the PowerSync Slave System. If triggering a ash that uses a household-style sync terminal, make certain that the plug is oriented correctly.
6. Verify that the ash lighting equipment has a sync voltage that is compatible with the PowerSync Slave System.
Note: The PowerSync Radio Slave System has been rigorously tested with
numerous ash manufacturers and has proven to work in most instances. There may be some exceptions.
7. Ensure that all cables attached to both the ash and PowerSync Slave System are fully intact and are not frayed or torn.
8. Check for a stuck test button on all units, including the ash units.
9. Sync speed and working distance are affected by radio reections and obstructions. Avoid having a large hill, concrete, metal or water obstructions between the Transmitter and Receiver. Reposition the units so they are not blocked by these objects. Often moving the Transmitter and Receiver a couple of feet will solve the problem.
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10M 25M 50M 75M 100M 10Y 25Y 50Y 75Y 10 0Y
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Channels: 16 digitally-coded channels
Opera ting Range: ~590 fee t (~180 meter s) indoors +20 0 feet (+6 0 meters) outdoors
Sync Speed: 1/2 50 second maximu m
Trigger Speed: 8 frames/second max imum
Sync Jacks: Transmi tter – 2. 5 mm sub-mi ni female DC Receiver – 1/8˝ m ini (3.5 mm) female PC female hot shoe female AC Receiver – 1/8˝ m ini (3.5 mm) female
Transmi tter Trigger: 3 V DC
Bat teries: Transmitt er – 1 × CR2450 DC Receiver – 2 × A A 1.5 V
Dimensions: Transmitter – 1.2 × 1 × 3.2˝ (31 × 26 × 8 0 mm) DC Receiver – 1.7 × 1 × 4.3˝ (43 × 25 × 110 m m) AC Receiver – 1.7˝ × 1 × 4.3˝ (43 × 25 × 110 m m)
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One-Year Limited Warranty
Backward Compatibility
The PowerSync 16-80 is backward compatible with the PowerSync 16 Radio Slave System.
PowerSync 16 Transmitter to PowerSync 16-80 as Receiver:
The PowerSync 16 transmitter can be used to trigger the PowerSync 16-80. Set your PowerSync 16-80 to Receiver (Rx) or Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode using the M button to accept a signal from the PowerSync 16 transmitter. Ensure the channel on both devices is identical. See chart below.
PowerSync 16-80 Transmitter to PowerSync 16 as Receiver:
The PowerSync 16-80 can be used to trigger the PowerSync 16 receiver. Set your PowerSync 16-80 to Transmitter (Tx) or Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode using the M button to send a signal. Ensure the channel on both devices is identical. See chart below.
For channel selection, the PowerSync 16 system relies on manual channel selector switches. Despite the PowerSync 16-80’s digital interface, channels on the two devices can be synchronized using the chart below as a guide
Note: When using the PowerSync 16 – only 16 channels are available. The PowerSync 16-80’s backward compatibility with the PowerSync 16 system will only work if No Group is selected on the PowerSync 16-80.
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10M 25M 50M 75M 100M 10Y 25Y 50Y 75Y 10 0Y
One-Year Limited Warranty
This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specic legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.impactstudiolighting.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. www.gradusgroup.com
IMPACT is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.
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