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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Odin II TTL Flash Trigger
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Phottix product
Before using the Odin II TTL ash trigger (for Canon) please read these
instructions carefully. Consult the manual of your camera and ash for setting
specic functions.
The Odin II TTL Flash Trigger – based on the award-winning Odin TTL Flash
Trigger. This new generation of TTL triggering keeps the core features of the
original Odin system and adds two additional groups and 28 more channels,
Digital ID, AF Assist Illuminator and remote control of the Phottix Indra’s
modeling light. Other improvements include a more intuitive UI and increased
resistance to interference.
This product is designed to work with Phottix and Canon ETTL/II hot shoe
ashes. Please read these instructions carefully before usage.
Content
Parts…...........................................................................…...2
Before using…................................................................…...3
1. Status Light
2. LCD screen
3. Zoom Button
4. Mode Button
5. Test button/Exposure Conrmation Indicator
>: Option/Conrm button
6. <
7. Locking Ring
8. Flash Group Buttons (from left to right: A, B, C, D, E)
9. Power / Menu button
10. High Speed Sync button(HSS)
11. Modeling Light Button
12. <
13. Lock Release Button
>: Control Dial
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Display content ....................................................................4
Functions and Operations.....................................................4
Menu Functions ....................................................................7
Technical specifications ........................................................7
Warning ................................................................................7
Parts
TCU
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14. Hot Shoe Contacts
15. Locking Pin
16. AF Assist Light
17. Battery Compartment
18. Hot Shoe
19. USB port
Receiver
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1. Power Button
2. Channel/Option Button+
3. Flash/Option Button -
4. Hot Shoe
5. LED Indicator
6. Test Button
7. ID/Forward Button
8. Enter button
9. LCD Screen
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10. Lanyard Attachment
11. Locking Ring
12. Cold Shoe/ ¼”x20 threaded lug
13. 3.5mm Sync Port
14. USB Port
15. 5V DC Port
16. Battery Compartment
Before using
Please Note:
1. When using Phottix Odin II TCU and Receiver the ash on the receiver must
be in ETTL mode. It does NOT need to be in slave mode. The Odin II system will
not work properly if the ash is set in slave mode.
2. Be sure to use the foot locking mechanisms to ensure a secure connection
between Odin II TCU and the camera hot shoe, as well as the Odin II Receiver
and the ash.
Connecting the Odin II TCU to the Camera Hot Shoe
1. Turn OFF the camera and Odin II TCU
2. Slide the Odin TCU into the camera’s hot shoe mount.
3. Slide the Locking Ring to the right until a ’click’ is heard, making sure the TCU
is locked in position.
4. Turn ON the camera and TCU.
Disconnecting the Odin II TCU from the Camera Hot Shoe
1. Turn OFF the camera and Odin II TCU
2. Lock release: Press and hold the Lock Release Button on the Locking Ring,
and slide the Locking Ring to the left.
3. Slide the Odin II TCU from the camera hot shoe.
Connecting a ash to the Odin II Receiver hot shoe
1. Turn OFF the ash and the Phottix Odin II Receiver.
2. Slide the ash into the receiver’s hot shoe mount.
3. Lock the ash with the ash’s locking mechanism.
4. Turn ON the ash and the Phottix Odin II receiver.
Disconnecting a ash from the Odin II Receiver hot shoe
3. When connecting and disconnecting from camera, please switch o the
power to all devices including ash, studio lights, camera, Odin II TCU and
Receivers.
4. Although many brands and models of ash units have been tested with
the Phottix Odin II, there is no guarantee all third-party TTL ashes will work
correctly. This product is optimized to work with Phottix and Canon ETTL/II hot
shoe ashes, and the Phottix Indra TTL Studio Light series.
Inserting batteries
1. Push the Battery Cover on the Odin II TCU or Receiver in the direction
indicated by the arrows on the Battery Cover to slide it open.
2. Insert the batteries according to markings in the battery compartment
3. Close the Battery Cover and push back into the locked position
4. When TCU and Receiver LCD Screens display the low battery symbol (below),
replace the batteries.
TCU low battery indicator:
Receiver low battery indicator:
Please Note
The Odin circuitry is designed to be used with either Alkaline, Ni-CD or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Do not use Lithium AA batteries in these units.
1. Turn OFF the ash and the Phottix Odin II Receiver.
2. Unlock the ash with the ash’s locking mechanism.
3. Slide the ash from the Receiver’s hot shoe mount.
4. Turn ON the ash and the Phottix Odin II receiver.
Connecting the Odin II Receiver to Flash or Studio Light by cable
1. Turn OFF the ash/studio light and the Phottix Odin II receiver.
2. Insert the one end of the 3.5mm Cable to the Receiver’s 3.5mm port.
3. Connect the other end of the 3.5mm Cable to the Flash/Studio light. (A 6.3
mm adapter is included for studio strobes with larger ports).
4. Turn ON the ash / Studio light and Odin II Receiver.
5. Set the ash in Manual mode (if required) – no TTL functions can be used
when a compatible ash is triggered by cable.
Please Note:
The Flash may re when the receiver is turned on.
Flash Groups, Channels and ID setting
The Phottix Odin II System has:
• 5 ash groups: A, B, C, D and E;
Turning the TCU and Receiver ON/OFF
Turn ON: Press and hold the power button until the LCD Screen displays the
menu.
Turn OFF: Press and hold the power button until the LCD Screen goes blank.
• 32 transmission channels;
• Digital ID Setting with 0000-9999 settings available.
Receivers can be assigned to a group, a channel and an ID at the same time.
The TCU can adjust the EV, Power Levels and Zoom for each group (A, B, C, D,
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E) of receivers which are set to the same channel, and have the same Digital ID
setting. (Unless the group is set to OFF on the TCU).
Adjusting Channel, Group and Digital ID on the TCU
The channel, group and ID number of the TCU can be set in Odin II Menu.
Please see menu functions below.
Adjusting Channel, Group and Digital ID on the Receiver
1. To set Channels on the Receiver
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
button, when the channel indicator on the LCD screen ashes.
or button to set the channel.
button to exit.
To set Group setting on the Receiver
1. Press button, when the group indicator on the LCD screen ashes.
2. Press selection button
3. Press
button to exit.
or to set group.
The Mixed TTL/M Mode(channels 1-4):
Channel: 01~04
Ratio mode
: ZOOM Level
Adjustment in active
(20-200mm)
: Modeling Light
Adjustment in active (0-9)
Blank: Zoom Level/
Modeling Light
Adjustment Inactivated
To set the Digital ID number on the Receiver
1. Press
2. Press selection button
3. Press the ID (insert graphic) button to advance to the next digit.
4. Repeat until a four digit code is set.
5. Press
Please note: When the Odin II is set to channels (1,2,3,4) it is compatible with
Odin I receivers and Mitros+ ashes. When set to these channels the Odin II
TCU will only control group A, B and C (like the Odin I TCU). Group D and E will
not be displayed on the TCU and the Digital ID Function cannot be used.
button.
or to adjust the ID value.
to exit setting mode
Display
TCU
The TCU has two operating modes: Mixed TTL/M mode and Ratio mode.
The Mixed TTL/M Mode (channels 5-32):
High Speed Sync
: Enabled
Blank: Disabled
Channel: 05~32
Flash Exposure
Compensation
Battery Level
Display
7.AF Asist Light:
: Enabled
Blank: Disabled
Flash Ratio
Receiver
Flash and Receiver Communication
Channel: 01-32
Group: A, B,C,D,E Battery Level Display
： In Communication
Blank: Out of communication
Digital ID:
0000~9999
Digital ID selected
Functions and Operations
TCU Modes
In Mixed TTL/M mode groups A/B/C/D/E can be set to TTL, Manual (M) or
Turned-O. EV or power levels can also be adjusted.
The ratio mode is similar to the original Canon TTL system, The ratio of groups
A and B can be set from 8:1 to 1:8. EV levels can also be adjusted.
Flash Output
Groups
Flash Mode :
TTL, M, OFF
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Flash Exposure
Compensation
Setting the Operating Mode
Press
mode.
button of the TCU to change between Mixed TTL/M mode and Ratio
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The Mixed TTL/M mode
Setting Flash Mode
Press Flash Group Button that needs to be adjusted.
Press
button to select the operating mode for ash group and press the
button on the TCU to conrm: There are TTL, manual (M) and o mode.
TTL Mode: When using TTL metering to re ashes, the EV level can be
adjusted from -3EV to +3 EV in increment of 1/3 stops. TTL exposures often
require ne-tuning – EV adjustments allow you to tailor the TTL exposure to
the environment and your shooting style.
Manual (M) Mode: The ash will operate as it does when set to manual
mode and the power levels can be adjusted from 1/1 and 1/128 in 1/3 stops
increments.
O mode: Will turn o the selected group. Flashes in this group will not re.
LCD display will not display the group unless the corresponding group button
is pressed and it will display ‘o’ on the screen
Adjusting EV / Power Level
1. Press ash group button that requires adjustment.
2. Turn
3. After setting, press the
to set the EV or power level for the selected group.
button on the TCU to exit adjustment mode.
Ratio Mode Adjustments
Note: This function is not available for on-camera ash.
The Odin will return to main menu after 8 seconds if the modeling light
adjustments are not made.
LCD backlight
Pressing any button on the TCU or the Receiver will turn on the LCD Backlight.
It will stay ON for approximately 10 seconds. If no further buttons are pressed,
the Backlight will go o. The LCD Backlight of the TCU can be set to ON or OFF
in the TCU Menu Screen (see below).
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Test Button/Exposure Conrmation Indicator
1. Pressing the TEST button will re all ashes mounted on or wire-connected
to Receivers that are on the same channel, group and ID as the TCU. All the
ashes of group A, B,C, D and E will be triggered simultaneously.
2. When the TCU is in IDLE mode the Exposure Conrmation Indicator will
appear red. When focusing or when the camera is communicating the
Indicator will turn o. After pressing the shutter to take photos, the indicator
will appear green and remain illuminated. When the indicator appears green or
o, pressing it cannot re the ash being controlled by the Odin TCU
3. If group A,B,C,D,E are selected to manual mode, pressing the test button
will result in all ashes mounted on receivers (same channels and digital ID
as the TCU) to re a low power preash. After 2.5s the ashes will re at the
selected power level on TCU. A light meter can be used after the initial preash
if desired.
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1. Press the corresponding ash group button , located under the
symbol on the LCD Screen.
2. Turn
3. After setting, Press the
to set the light ratio from 8:1 to 1:8 in increment of 1/2 stops.
button on TCU to exit setting mode.
4. Current setting information will be saved on the TCU.
Status Light function
1. The Status Light on the TCU and Receiver ash green when they are in idle
mode.
2. When focusing, the Status Light on the TCU and receiver will turn solid
Green.
3. When taking photos, the Status Light will turn red.
Modeling Light Button
This Modeling Light Button is designed to work with the modeling light on the
Phottix Indra Studio Light series. The Indra Modeling Light brightness can be
adjusted from 0-9 with the Odin II TCU.
1. Press
2. Press the Flash Group Button of the group to be adjusted.
3. Turn
Repeat the operation to adjust other groups. Modeling light brightness in
Groups A-E can be set for each group.
4. Press
button to enter Modeling Light Adjustment Mode.
to adjust the brightness level of the modeling light of the group.
button to nish setting and exit setting mode.
Adjusting ash zoom
The Odin II TCU allows the zoom level of remote hot shoe ashes to be set.
Zoom can be set in Auto or Manual mode.
Auto Zoom Mode: The ash zoom will change dynamically as the camera zoom
ring is adjusted.
Manual Zoom Mode: The ash zoom can be set to a xed value. The ash zoom
will not change with the adjustment of the camera lens focal length.
To set ash zoom with the Odin II TCU
1. Set the zoom function of the ash on an Odin II Receiver to Auto or AZoom.
2. Setting Odin II TCU.
1) Press the Zoom Button and enter to the Flash Zoom Adjustment Screen.
2) Press Flash Group Button for the group to be adjusted.
3) Turn the
manual value (20-200mm).
4) Repeat to adjust the zoom setting.
5) Press
Please note:
Unlike the Odin I system, there is no auto zoom feature. Flash zoom must be
adjusted manually, it will not change as lens focal distance is changed.
The Odin is only able to adjust the existing zoom specications of the ash.
The Odin does a lot of things, but it cannot make a ash with a maximum
zoom of 135mm zoom to 200mm.
The Odin will return to main menu if left idle in the zoom adjustment screen
for 8 seconds.
and set the zoom mode to Auto, or adjust the zoom to a
to exit.
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Flash Exposure Compensation: FEC
Odin II allows ash exposure compensation to be set for all groups from -3EV to +3EV in increment
of 1/3 stops. FEC allows you to use more or less light as required for proper exposure or special
eects.
To Set:
1. In TTL/M mixed mode :
1) Press
Adjustment Screen.
2) Turn
3) Press
2. In Ratio mode:
1) Press the corresponding ash group button
symbol on the LCD Screen.
2) Turn
3) Press
High Speed Sync (HSS)
HSS function enables ash sync speeds of up to 1/8000 sec. HSS can only be
used with cameras and ashes which support this function.
1. Press
on the LCD Screen.
2. Shutter speeds above the camera X-Sync speed will now be available.
Adjust the camera shutter speed.
3. Press
disappear from the LCD Screen.
button and enter to the Flash Exposure Compensation
to set the Flash Exposure Compensation.
button to exit.
under the
to set the the Flash Exposure Compensation.
Conrm button to exit.
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button to enable the HSS function. The
button again to disable HSS mode. The
icon will appear
icon will
IGBT circuitry). The ODS (OverDrive Sync) mode allows delaying and advancing
the ash trigger point to optimized ash exposure for high shutter speeds with
various ash and camera combinations. The ODS setting is made in the Odin
II’s Menu.
Note:
Reset the ODS value to default when not being used.
Compatibility with Phottix Series ashes / triggers
ReceiverTransmitter
Phottix Odin TTL Receiver（Canon Version）
Phottix Strato Receiver （Canon, Nikon, Sony Versions）
Phottix Strato II Multi Receiver (Canon, Nikon, Sony Versions)
Phottix Mitros+ Transceiver Flash（Canon Version）
ODIN RX mode
Odin II TCU
Phottix Odin TTL
TCU（Canon Version）
Phottix Mitros+
Transceiver Flash(Canon
Version) ODIN TX Mode
Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light Odin-C mode
Phottix Indra360 TTL Studio Light Odin-C Mode
Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light Strato II Mode
Phottix Indra360 TTL Studio Light Strato II Mode
Odin II Receiver
Odin II Receiver
Flash Exposure
Compensation
Note:
1. The channel and group on the receiver should match that set on the TCU.
2. The Strato Receiver can be triggered by Odin II TCU on the same channel.
Group settings cannot be used.
3. When using Odin II TCU and Strato / Strato II Multi receiver, the ash
mounted on the remote receiver needs to be set in Manual mode.
4. Using the Odin II TCU in high speed sync mode with Strato / Strato II Multi
receiver may cause the ashes to be out of sync.
TTL&
M Control
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
High Speed Burst Function
When using Odin II, ash burst speed (with a remote ash) might be slower
than with a ash in the camera’s hot shoe. Please set this function in your
camera. For setting details, please consult the manual of your camera.
Built-in AF assist illuminator
The Odin II TCU features a built-in AF Assist illuminator for use in low light / low
contrast conditions. The AF Assist will project a focusing target allowing for
easier focus in many situations. This Illuminator can be set to ON or OFF in the
Odin II Menu (see below).
Note: The Odin II TCU uses an eye-safe laser light with beam power less than
5mW. For safety, use precautions when using the AF Assist Illuminator, and
avoid shining directly into subjects’ eyes.
Second Curtain Sync (Rear Curtain Sync)
Unlike the Odin 1 and 1.5 systems for Canon, the Odin II for Canon does not
oer Second Curtain Sync or Rear Curtain Sync fucntions
ODS Function
The Odin II TCU is capable of adjusting ash triggering times to enable
shooting at higher sync speeds with some studio ashes (especially those with
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5. Strato and Strato II Multi Transmitters can not trigger Odin II or Odin 1
receivers.
6. High speed sync is not supported while using the Odin II TCU with Strato/
Strato II receivers
Upgrading rmware by USB
The rmware of the TCU and receivers can be upgraded using the included
USB cable. Any upgrades and full instructions will be announced on the Phottix
Blog (journal.phottix.com).
Viewing Hardware/Software Version Data on TCU:
1. Press
2. Press the corresponding ash group button
on the LCD Screen.
3. Version details will be shown.
button to enter ratio mode interface.
under the
symbol
Viewing Hardware/Software Version on the Receiver:
1. With the reciver is powred o, press and hold
for 2s. The Hardware/Software versions will be displayed on the LCD. Press any
button to proceed to main screen.
button and power button
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