Pocketwizard MULTIMAX 7.5 ADDENDUM User Manual
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Owner’s Manual Addendum
Including: MultiMAX Firmware Upgrade v7.5 (for USB-enabl ed FCC/CE MultiMAX radios only)
Special Note for CE MultiMAX Owners
MultiMAX Firmware Upgrade v7.5
MultiMAX 7.5 is packed with new features and capabilities for the MultiMAX user
including a new Long Range Mode for remote camera triggering, which beta testers
found particularly useful in arenas and other challenging remote camera applications.
Additionally, you can now move your Custom ID to any PocketWizard frequency for
better triggering in crowded shooting environments. Multi-Zone Receive allows you to
select more then one zone for receive, useful when sharing lights.
The new Signal Strength Indicator provides a quick view of local noise levels when the
unit is turned on then switches to indicate the strength of the last trigger received.
When you need to fully understand your shooting environment, the Noise Sniffer
allows you to see the noise level on every channel. This allows you to locate potential
interference and switch channels before it becomes a problem.
There’s more and you can read the details for all new features and capabilities on the
following pages.
NEW FEATURES:
• Long Range Mode for remote camera triggering
• Close Range Mode for working at extremely close distances
• Toggle the hot shoe on and off
• Custom ID Move - put your CID on a different frequency!
• Multi-Zone Receive
• Signal Strength indicator
• Menu indicator for longer menus
• Noise Sniffer
• Radio Relay (Repeater) Mode
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Range Menu - /MENU L A
A:RANGE MODE
Long Range Mode - /MENU L A A
A:LONG-LT/LR
Long range mode increases the usable distance, up to
double, between two MultiMAX radios. This new feature is
ideal for photographers shooting sports or wildlife, or anyone
who simply needs long range remote camera capability.
This mode must be activated on all radios that are
expected to work together. When it is activated on a
transmitter, LT will be displayed. When it is activated
on a receiver, -LR- will be displayed. This mode is
designed primarily for remote camera triggering. It can
also be used for remote ash triggering at shutter speeds
up to 1/125th. This mode cannot be used with the Plus II,
Sekonic meters, or ash packs with a PocketWizard radio
built in.
Engaging Long Range Mode will automatically adjust default contact time to 0.12 seconds.
NOTE: Long Range Mode is only for MultiMAX channels 17 through 32. Trigger
conrmation is not available in Long Range Mode.
Normal Range Mode - /MENU L A B
B:NORMAL-TX/RX
Normal mode sets your MultiMAX to work at standard
distances on regular channels. This is the default
operation for your MultiMAX. This mode must
be activated on all radios that are expected
to work together. When it is activated on a
transmitter, TX will be displayed. When
it is activated on a receiver, -RX- will be
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displayed.
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Close Range Mode - /MENU L A C (Transmitter Only)
C:CLOSE-CT
Close range mode reduces the transmit power of your MultiMAX when it is in TRANSMIT
mode. This mode is useful if you have a receiver very close to
your transmitter (within a few feet). Normally it is
recommended to keep several feet between a
transmitter and a receiver. When working with radios very
close together, like on a basketball net, the transmitter
can overwhelm the receiver. Close Range Mode helps correct
that situation.
Close Range Mode is only set on a transmitter, not on a receiver. When it is activated
on a transmitter, CT will be displayed. The receiver must be set to Normal Range
Mode. -RX- will be displayed on the receiver. This mode is not compatible with Long
Range Mode. This mode can be used with a MultiMAX, Plus, Plus II, ash packs with
integrated PocketWizard radios or FlexTT5 as Receiver (standard channels only).
Hot Shoe Menu - /MENU L B
B:HOTSHOE OFF
Toggle the hot shoe on or off as needed. Press /MENU
L B. Display will show “Hotshoe Input Disabled”. Toggling
the hot shoe input to OFF may be useful when mounting
the MultiMAX on a cold shoe, or when you desire the
trigger input to come from PORT 1 and not the hot shoe
it is mounted in. Press /MENU L B again and the display
will read “Hot shoe Input Enabled”.
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Custom ID Menu - /MENU L C
C:CUSTOM ID
This menu only appears if you have a Custom ID and you have a US/FCC radio.
What is a Custom ID? It is a private channel on a MultiMAX. In hyper-crowded
shooting environments, Custom IDs give you the condence to know that your remote
ash or camera can only be triggered by you and not any other photographer. It is an
exclusive code installed on top of an existing PocketWizard frequency, usually
replacing Channel 17 with your new custom code and frequency combination.
No other manufacturer offers such a unique and valuable service. Because Custom IDs
require a rmware modication, this service is only available directly through LPA
Design. Contact us via our inquiries page on:
PocketWizard.com: http://www.pocketwizard.com/contact/inquiry/
Move Custom ID Frequency - /MENU L C A
A:CUSTOM ID FREQ
Use this menu to move your Custom IDs to a different
frequency. This is useful if there is RF noise on your
Custom ID’s default frequency (see “Noise Sniffer” for
more information) or if another user has a Custom ID on
your default frequency.
Select the Custom ID you want to move to a different frequency by pressing A or B.
Only Quad-Triggering Channel IDs (Channels 17 - 32) can be moved. Only your rst 2
Custom IDs can be moved.
On the next screen you will see: SAME AS CHAN XX and a number.
The number is the frequency - 349.000 = 349.000 MHz. Using the arrow
keys, move your Custom ID to the
frequency you want and press /MENU.
Every frequency is shared by a MultiMAX
Quad-Triggering Channel.
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