Multiblitz TTL-Trigger N Operation Manual

Operations Manual

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Content

Introduction 3

General safety instructions 4

Initial start-up 5

TTL-Trigger N 8

Operating modes 11

- TTL (I-TTL) mode 11

- Manual (M) mode 14

- FP Mode / High-Speed-Synchronisation 16

- Sequence mode (SEQ) via radio 19

Miscellaneous 22

- Standby 22

- Firmware-Update 22

- Specifications 25

- Warranty 26

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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!

Do not open the unit by yourself! Service should only be
executed by an authorized MULTIBLITZ service location.
Opening the product by yourself voids the warranty.

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

This product is only to be operated with AA, 1,5V Mignon­Batteries.

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.

WEEE registration no.: DE 64253330

Technical data subject to change without notice.

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Initial start-up

1. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the TTL-

TRIGGER and insert the (AA) batteries supplied. Make sure

that the polarity is correct. Then close the battery

compartment again.

2. Guide the TTL-TRIGGER into the camera shoe of your Nikon
camera and tighten the TTL-TRIGGER using the black knurled
screw on your camera.

Fig.: Knurled screw

3. Operate the ON/OFF button (13) for about a second to switch
on the TTL-Trigger. The LED (14) now comes on red. (Keep

the button pressed down for about three seconds to switch the

TTL-TRIGGER off again).

4. Now switch on your camera; the LED (14) is now green,

showing the active connection between your Nikon camera and

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the TTL-TRIGGER.

5. After switching your camera on, as soon as you operate the
trigger, the green LED of the TTL-TRIGGER comes on to show
that the connection between your Nikon camera and the TTL-

TRIGGER is active. If your camera's trigger is not operated for

a few seconds, the LED turns red, indicating that it is on

standby.

6. Select the required channel (CH) by operating the button 10.

Using the buttons 10 and 11, you can now set the required

channel. You can leave the menu again by operating the

button 12.

7. Select the required ID by pressing button 12. Using the

buttons 10 (tens) and 11 (units), you can now set the required

ID. You can leave the menu again by operating the button 12.

8. Switch on the M6-TTL flash unit(s) which is/are to be
controlled by the TTL-TRIGGER and operate the
synchronisation button.

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Fig.: Synchronisation button

9. You can now control your M6-TTL completely wireless-free.

Important note: All M6-TTL units within your flash set-up
must be set to the same channel (CH) so that the units flash
synchronously, as required, when triggered by the TTL­TRIGGER.

By selecting the ID, you are giving each flash unit in your flash
set-up a "name" (ID no.) so that each unit can be controlled
individual via the TTL-TRIGGER (power, setting light, etc.).

Accordingly, the CH and ID on the TTL-TRIGGER and the
controlled M6-TTL flash unit(s) must match.

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TTL-Trigger N

For Nikon cameras

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Button layout:

1. Mode selection Group A

• TTL (I-TTL mode)

• M (Manual mode)

• FP (High speed synchronisation)

• Group A OFF (---)

2. Mode selection Group B

• TTL (I-TTL mode)

• M (Manual mode)

• FP (High speed synchronisation)

• Group B OFF (---)

3. Mode selection Group C

• TTL (I-TTL mode)

• M (Manual mode)

• FP (High speed synchronisation)

• Group C OFF (---)

4. Setting light ON/OFF (Global)

5. Power regulation (TTL, M), Flash duration (FP) & Group A
ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).

6. Power regulation (TTL, M), Flash duration (FP) & Group B
ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).

7. Power regulation (TTL, M), Flash duration (FP) & Group C

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ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).

8. Power regulation setting light ON/OFF (set values with buttons
10, 11).

9. Acoustic charging check ON/OFF

10. Flash power"–", Setting light "–", Channel selection ON,
Channel selection "–", ID selection (tens)

11. Flash power"+", Setting light "+", Channel selection "+", AF
auxiliary light ON/OFF, ID selection (units)

12. Channel selection OFF, ID selection ON/OFF, & Sequence
mode (SEQ) ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).

13. Trigger ON/OFF, TEST

14. Operating display, display wireless connection active

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Operating modes

TTL (Thru the lens) mode

In TTL mode, the M6-TTL automatically adjusts to the flash
measurement mode of the camera. In coordination with the
flash control of the camera, the M6-TTL automatically
regulates the flash power. If required, an exposure adjustment
can be carried out, which can be set in steps of a third up to
±3 f-stops.

1. Within the required Group (A, B, C), select "TTL" mode by
operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).

2. If Group (Gr. A, B, C), Channel (CH) and ID (ID) have been
selected at the M6-TTL according to the settings on the TTL­TRIGGER, the M6-TTL can now be controlled remotely.

3. Operate, depending on Group (A, B, C), button 5, 6 or 7 to

activate the exposure adjustment. The value of the exposure

adjustment is now marked in the display of the TTL-TRIGGER

and the arrow symbols that appear above buttons 10, 11 can

now be used to set the exposure adjustment on the M6-TTL in

steps of a third up to ±3 steps.

4. Use button 12 to leave the exposure adjustment menu again.
(After seven seconds the menu is left automatically).

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Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in TTL mode

Fig.: M6-TTL Display in TTL mode (Nikon I-TTL)

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Note for Nikon cameras: If the "FP" function is activated in the
camera menu, the high speed synchronisation is also
automatically active in TTL mode and all the specified shutter
speeds of the camera can be used.

If the "FP" function in the camera menu is activated, the M6­TTL automatically switches to "FP" mode as from an exposure
value of 1/250 or 1/320 sec..

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M (Manual) mode

In manual mode, the M6-TTL can be used like a classic flash
unit, e.g. for studio operation. The power is regulated with the
power regulator via eight apertures in 1/3 f-stops (1/128 –
1/1).

1. Within the required Group (A, B, C), select "M" mode by
operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).

2. If Group (Gr. A, B, C), Channel (CH) and ID (ID) are selected
at the M6-TTL according to the settings on the TTL-TRIGGER,
the M6-TTL can now be controlled remotely.

3. Operate, depending on Group (A, B, C), button 5, 6 or 7 to

activate power regulation. The power value is now marked in

the display of the TTL-TRIGGER, and the arrow symbols that

appear above the buttons 10 ,11 can now be used to set the

flash power on the M6-TTL via eight apertures in steps of a

third.

4. Use button 12 to leave the power regulation menu again.
(After seven seconds the menu is left automatically).

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Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in M mode

Fig.: M6-TTL Display in M mode

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FP (Focal Plane) mode / High speed
synchronisation

For high speed synchronisation, you can use the M6-TTL in
"FP" at all shutter speeds that are specified by the camera you
are using *. In addition, defined flash times of 1/8000,
1/11000, 1/13000, 1/14000 sec** can be set at the M6-TTL
for high speed synchronisation.

1. Within the required Group (A, B, C), select "FP" mode by
operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).

2. If Group (Gr. A, B, C), Channel (CH) and ID (ID) are selected
at the M6-TTL according to the settings on the TTL-TRIGGER,
the M6-TTL can now be controlled remotely.

3. Operate, depending on Group (A, B, C), button 5, 6 or 7 to

activate high speed synchronisation. The flash duration (FP =

shutter speeds/flash duration is specified by the camera your

are using) is now marked in the display of the TTL-TRIGGER,

and the arrow symbols that appear above buttons 10 ,11 can

now be used to set the required flash duration at the M6-TTL.

4. Use button 12 to leave the FP menu again. (After seven
seconds the menu is left automatically).

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Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in FP mode

Fig.: M6-TTL Display in FP mode

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Note for Nikon cameras: If the "FP" function is activated in the
camera menu, then high speed synchronisation is also
automatically activated in TTL mode and all the specified
shutter speeds of the camera can be used.

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Sequence mode (SEQ) via radio

SEQ (sequence) mode allows you to flash several times within
a bulb exposure in order, for example, to show the movements
of an athletic or similar as a motion sequence in a photo *.

To activate SEQ mode, keep button 12 pressed down for three
seconds. The display of the TTL-TRIGGER then switches over
to the sequence menu. (Keep button 12 pressed down for
around three seconds to leave the sequence menu again).

Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in SEQ mode

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Fig.: M6-TTL Display in SEQ mode via radio

Button layout:

1. Sequence mode Group A, ON/OFF

2. Sequence mode Group B, ON/OFF

3. Sequence mode Group C, ON/OFF

4. Setting light ON/OFF (Global)

5. Select number of flashes (1-40)

6. Select frequency Hz (1-100)

7. Select flash power (1/128 – 1/1)

8. Power regulation setting light ON/OFF

9. Acoustic charging check ON/OFF

10. Number of flashes "–", Frequency "–", Flash power"–", Setting

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light "–", Channel selection AN, Channel selection "–", ID

selection (tens)

11. Number of flashes "–", Frequency "+",Flash power"+", Setting

light "+", Channel selection "+", AF auxiliary light ON/OFF, ID

selection (units)

12. Channel selection OFF, ID selection ON/OFF, Sequence mode
(SEQ) ON/OFF

13. Trigger ON/OFF, TEST

14. Operating display, display wireless connection active

Important note: To be able to use sequence mode correctly, it
is recommended that the camera's shutter speed is set to long
exposure ("Bulb" mode).

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Miscellaneous

Standby

To extend the life of the batteries, the TTL-TRIGGER switches
automatically to "Standby" after five minutes' inactivity. The
corresponding "STBY" symbol then appears in the display.
Operating any button will reactivate the TTL-TRIGGER.

Firmware Update

Using the USB cable supplied, the latest firmware can be
transferred to the TTL-TRIGGER N.

1. Go to www.multiblitz.com/downloads (tab: "M6-TTL

Firmware”) load the firmware onto your computer. Click

on the icon " TTL-TRIGGER N Version ...”, and the

download starts automatically.

2. Using the USB cable supplied, connect the TTL-

TRIGGER N to your computer (MAC/PC).

Fig.: USB-Port

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3. The TTL-TRIGGER N is shown as a drive on your
desktop.

4. The following appears on the triggers´ screen:

5. Select "YES”. The download icon appears on the
display.

6. Now drag the downloaded file onto the drive that is
displayed on your desktop.

7. The update starts automatically, progress is shown
in %.

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8. As soon as the update is completed, the following
appears on the display:

9. Follow the instruction "Remove” on the display and
remove the USB cable from the unit.

10. The TTL-TRIGGER N restarts automatically.

11. The firmware update is completed.

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Specifications

Frequency band

2.4 GHz

Frequency channels

15

Groups per channel

3 (A, B, C)

Operation modes

TTL, FP, Manual, Multi

TTL compatibility

I-TTL

Sync modes

Auto, FP

Focus assist

Yes

Mount & Connections

Shoe for Nikon,

USB-mini for firmware updates

Wireless range, m

100

Battery type

2 x AA, 1,5V

Sync voltage

< 3,5V

Battery lifetime, hrs

30

Antenna type

Integrated

Standby

Yes, after 5 min of inactivity

Sync/Trigger/Remote/TTL-Control

Multiblitz M6-TTL

Dimensions, mm

75,5 x 75 x 49,6

Weight (incl. batteries), g

149,5

Tolerances of the technical data for measured values and components according to the
standard DIN IEC // Specifications subject to change without notice.

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3-year limited warranty

Multiblitz warrants products bearing the Multiblitz mark
against defects in materials and manufacture for three years
from the date of purchase by a Multiblitz distributor/the
original end-user. If a defect occurs and a valid claim is made
under the warranty within the warranty period, Multiblitz will
choose to either repair the defect using new or reconditioned
parts at no cost, replace the product with a new product or
one produced using new or reconditioned parts, and resulting
in at least the same performance level as the original.
Illuminants (flash tubes and modeling lamps), sync cables,
mains cables, pyrex domes, batteries (lead-acid, Li-Io,
mignon-batteries) as well as consumable materials are

excluded from warranty.

Learn more about our warranty, go to: www.multiblitz.com

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Multiblitz Mannesmann GmbH – Ferdinand-Porsche-Str. 19 – 51149 Cologne,

Germany

Tel: [phone] – www.multiblitz.com- [e-mail]