Multiblitz M6-TTL Operation Manual

Operations Manual

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Content

Introduction 3

General safety instructions 4

M6-TTL 6

- Operating panel 6

- Unit 7

- Power connection and mechanical main switch 7

Initial start-up 8

Operation modes 11

- TTL (ETTL, I-TTL) mode 11

- Manual (M) mode 15

- Sequence mode (SEQ) with PC cable 19

- FP mode/ High-Speed-Synchronisation 20

Miscellaneous 24

- Removing / changing the battery 24

- Battery status 24

- Replacement of flash tube and LED modeling light 24

- Mains operation 24

- TTL/FP modes with TTL-TRIGGER C & N remote controls 25

- Firmware update 25

- M6-TTL accessories 27

- Specifications 28

- Warranty 29

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Our name stands for technical
revolution

Thank you for choosing MULTIBLITZ, we hope you enjoy working with
this premium quality product.

Physicist Dr. Ing. Dieter Mannesmann, who founded Multiblitz
in 1948, is considered one of the pioneers of studio flash
technology. Through the development of the first electronic
flash units under the name „Multiblitz“ he revolutionized
professional photography. With the help of this new light
source, it was possible for photographers to trigger multiple
flashes without changing the flash bulb after each image. This
groundbreaking invention was followed by many more ideas and
innovations. Among other things, Dr. Ing. Mannesmann derived
today’s common definition of the Guide Number, which is used
by photographers throughout the world. To date, we are
continuing the legacy of Dieter Mannesmann with new
groundbreaking concepts and reliable premium lighting
solutions.

We are one of the most innovative studio lighting equipment
manufacturers in the world, and have been for over 65 years.
Our goal is to set new standards and to achieve the best
outcome for all those for whom light shaping is a key part of
their profession and art.

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CAUTION!

General safety instructions

Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this
product!

Flash-/ and halogen tubes as well as metal parts can become
very warm during operation and may cause burns if not handled
properly.

Opening the unit could be extremely dangerous! Do not open
the unit by yourself! Service should only be executed by an
authorized MULTIBLITZ service location.

Do not obstruct the venting slots.

Do not place filters, diffusing materials, or any other
obstructions directly onto the ash-/ and halogen tubes.

Do not expose the unit to water, nor spray-/or dripping water.

Solely use the supplied Multiblitz lithium-ion battery (art. no.

719665) for battery operation. For mains operation solely use
the corresponding multi-voltage power supply (art. no.

719668), available separately.

The crossed out wheeled bin label that can be
found on your product indicates that this product
should not be disposed of via the normal household
waste stream. To prevent possible harm to the

environment or human health please separate
this product from other waste streams to ensure that it can be
recycled in an environmentally sound manner.

For more details on available collection facilities please contact
your local government office or the retailer where you
purchased this product.

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WEEE registration no.: DE 64253330

In order to avoid excessive concentration of ozone produced by
using strong flash units, it is necessary to ventilate confined
spaces regularly.

The minimum distance of 0.3m to the illuminated area must
be strictly maintained.

This unit should be serviced once a year by an authorized
MULTIBLITZ service location.

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M6-TTL

Operating panel

1. Photocell

2. LCD display

3. Selector button (groups, power)

4. Selector button (channel/ID, repetitions/frequency)

5. Selector button (modeling light ON-OFF, acoustic
charging check ON-OFF)

6. Control button (power flash energy/LED modeling light,

select channel/ID, select repetitions/frequency,

display/key illumination ON)

7. Sequence mode ON-OFF

8. Unit ON-OFF, TEST

9. USB interface

10. Selector button (manual mode with synchronisation via
photocell/cable, TTL mode)

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Unit

1. Stand adapter with fixing screw

2. Inclinations fixing lever

3. Sync socket

4. Battery compartment with battery

Power connection and mechanical main
switch

A multi-voltage adapter (art.
no. 719668), available
separately, can be attached
to the power connection
socket 1., on the underside
of the M6-TTL. This allows
the unit also to be operated
in 110V-260V networks.
Using the mechanical main
switch 2., you can switch the

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unit to battery or mains operation as required. In the OFF
status, the battery in the unit is separated from the electronics
and the unit cannot be switched on using the "I-0" button on
the operating panel. This status is recommended for
transporting the M6-TTL.

Adapter connection (adapter available separately) Mechanical
main switch (battery mode ON / unit OFF / Mains mode ON)
Ventilation openings.

Initial start-up

Remove the protective cap from the unit by pushing the red
reflector lock on the underside of the unit towards the
operating panel, then turn the protective cap anti-clockwise
and remove it. You can now connect a light shaper of your
choice to the unit by inserting the bayonet ring into the bayonet
mount of the unit, turning it clockwise and closing the reflector
lock again by pushing it towards the connected light shaper.

To ensure optimum performance, the battery must be charged
before using the unit for the first time. To charge the battery,
you must only use the Multiblitz Li-Ion charger supplied (art.
No. 719666).

Connect the battery charger to the corresponding socket on the
underside of the M6-TTL battery.

Fig.: Battery charging socket

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Check the charging display on the charger.

If the battery charger indicates the charging process has
finished and the charging status display on the charger is
flashing green, the battery can be disconnected from the
charger.

Insert the battery supplied into the corresponding battery
compartment on the upper side of the unit, press gently on the
battery from the top until it audibly clicks into the unit.

Important note: The type
label of the battery should
point towards the operating
panel when it is being
inserted.

The anti-twist safeguard in
the battery compartment (see
markings, Fig. on left)
prevents the battery from
being inserted with the wrong
polarity.

Fig.: Battery compartment with
safety unit

Using the mechanical main switch on the underside, switch the
unit to the required operating mode (battery or mains mode,
ON).

Important note: The battery can remain in the unit during
mains mode but is then not automatically charged.

Switch on the unit using the "I-0" button on the operating
panel, holding the button down for about a second (you will