RadioPopper PX-RN User manual
RadioPopper PX CE Radio Wireless
Owners Manual
RadioPopper is owned by Leap Devices, LLC in Vancouver, WA. This
product was designed, produced, and manufactured in the USA.
TECHNICAL & REGULATORY NOTICE:
Table of Contents
Frequency: DSSS 868.000 MHz - 868.600 MHz
Power & Duty Cycle: Less than or equal to 25 milliwatts, duty cycle less than or equal to 1%.
RadioPopper PX CE Transmitter
RadioPopper PX CE Receiver
Brand Name: RadioPopper
Manufactured By: Leap Devices, LLC, Vancouver WA, USA
* A camera shutter should not be activated more than 720 times per hour while a PX
Transmitter is powered on and attached to the master ash device to ensure a 1%
transmission duty cycle is not exceeded per regulatory requirements.
* The PX Receiver CE is a category 3 device per EN 300 220-1 [4.1.1]
This product has been tested and found to conform to R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC on basis of conformance with:
EN 301 489-1:2008, EN 301 489-3:(2002-08)
EN 300 220-1:2006, EN 300 220-3:(2000-09)
EN60950-1:2001, EN60825-1:2001
This product is labelled in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products to indicate
that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed
upon end of life per this Directive.
PRODUCT PATENT(S) PENDING
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specications and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This product is RoHS compliant.
Copyright 2007-2010, Leap Devices LLC, All Rights Reserved
Leap Devices LLC, 501 SE Columbia Shores Blvd Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98661
RadioPopper PX CE User Manual - Rev 3.5
PX Transmitter Firmware Version 8-14
PX Receiver Firmware Version 8-10
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RadioPopper PX Radio Wireless System Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the RadioPopper PX wireless radio
system. We hope you’ll nd this system to be a valuable tool in your
creative lighting, giving you exibility and control never before
possible.
The RadioPopper PX system allows you to use the automatic and
high-speed sync functions built into your existing ash units without
concern of whether or not the master and slave units can “see” each
other. You now have the ability to place your lights wherever you
choose, then controlling the output power of each slave ash from the
camera body manually or automatically via your camera’s ETTL or iTTL
logic system. It’s also the world’s rst product to eectively provide
you high speed sync by radio. Enjoy.
Please read this short manual entirely before installing or operating
your RadioPopper PX wireless system. Proper installation is key to
correct operation.
If you have any troubles along the way, feel free to call or email.
How It Works
The RadioPopper PX system is beautifully simple. Quickly mount the
PX Transmitter to your Master ash or Commander Unit, a PX Receiver
to each slave ash. Your current master and slave wireless ash system
continues to function just as it always has, minus the line of sight
limitation.
The RadioPopper PX Transmitter “listens” to the light signal being
created inside the master ash unit or remote commander on your
camera’s hot shoe. The PX Transmitter sends this signal by radio where
it is read by the RadioPopper PX Receiver. The receiver then uses it’s
own internal light source to “reproduce” this light signal. The light is
emitted through a window on the back of the Receiver unit directly
into the infrared sensor on a slave ash, that slave ash responds to the
“reproduced” light signal just as it normally would had it seen the light
directly from the master ash.
Installation is easy. Just place the RadioPopper PX Transmitter on top
of your master ash or IR commander device using the included Velcro
pads. “Look Ma! No wires!”
360.713.0776
support@radiopopper.com
On the receiving end, assemble the mounting bracket for your specic
slave ash. Then simply drop the PX Receiver into the mounting
bracket. No wires or adaptors and no complicated system to re-learn.
Now just power up and shoot. You’ve got remote control of your slave
ashes, full ETTL and iTTL support along with high speed sync all the
way to 1/8000, by radio.
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RadioPopper PX Radio Wireless System
Specications and Warnings
Compatible Hardware:
The PX System has been tested and found to be compatible with the following ash hardware. See our website for
updates as we test and certify compatibility with additional hardware.
Canon Master / Commander Devices:
SpeedLite Transmitter ST-E2, SpeedLite 580EX II, SpeedLite 580EX, Speedlite 550EX II SpeedLite 550EX
Canon Slave / Remote Devices:
SpeedLites 580 EX II, 580EX, 550EX II, 550EX, 430EX, 420EX
Nikon Master / Commander Devices:
SB-900 AF Speedlight, SB-800 AF Speedlight, SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander, Nikon “pop-up” ash used as a
Commander
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Nikon Slave / Remote Devices:
SB-900 AF Speedlight, SB-800 AF Speedlight, SB-600 AF Speedlight
Note(1): Be sure to order the PX Transmitter Nikon Hot Shoe Pop-Up Flash Adapter for proper mounting
Specications:
Both PX Transmitter and PX Receiver have similar specications as follows.
Dimensions : 2.0” x 2.0” x 0.8” (50mm x 50mm x 20mm)
Weight: 2.0 ounces / 60 grams (Including battery and antenna during normal operation)
Battery: Two “AAA” Sized Standard Batteries / Alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH / 0.9 volt to 1.6 volt
Battery Life: Approx 25 Hours continual active transmit time for Std Alkaline battery.
Radio Frequency: 868-868.6 Mhz, <25 mW, <1% Duty Cycle
Radio Range: 300 ft to 1750 ft depending on conditions and environment
Note(2): Please refer to the section “Maximizing Radio Performance” (Pg. 22) in this manual for more information.
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WARNING!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!!!
PLEASE read this section in detail for important warnings and notices.
USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED TRANSMITTER ANTENNA!
Using any antenna other than the one supplied for use with your PX Transmitter is a violation of Federal Law and may actually
cause damage to the radio inside the transmitter. This will also promptly void your warranty. Your PX Transmitter has been
carefully tuned to broadcast the maximum signal strength allowable by law. Altering the antenna characteristics is more
likely to “de-tune” or degrade performance than to improve it.
INSERT THE BATTERY IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION!
Inserting the batteries “backwards” could possibly damage the electronic components inside PX Transmitter and PX Receiver
units. The little “bump” on the AAA always points away from the spring. A graphic is provided at the base of the AAA battery
holder, as well as on the back side of the circuit board for reference. Further, you should observe for the Green Power LED
blinking a few times about one second after you insert the battery - indicating proper insertion.
DO NOT REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD!
Some of the components inside your PX Transmitters and PX Receivers are especially susceptible to electrostatic shock (they’re
easily ‘zapped’ by static electricity) - just touching them could damage them. Your circuit board is grounded to the case - as
long as it’s not removed everything is safe. Breaking the glue seal and removing or tampering with your circuit board will
promptly void your warranty.
YOUR POPPERS CAN’T SWIM!! KEEP THEM DRY!!
The new splash-proof design of the PX goes a long way to keeping the wet stu out. However, they are *not* “waterproof”.
Don’t use them outside in the rain, to photograph objects under water, or in any other environment that may allow water to
enter the physical enclosure or battery area.
If you dunk them, it may be too late. Should you do manage to expose a RadioPopper to anything wet, remove the batteries
as quickly as possible and allow it 24 hours to dry. You may nd it has come back to life. Allowing anything wet inside the
case of your PX Transmitter or PX Receiver will promptly void the warranty.
CONTACT US IF YOU GET CONFUSED!
You’re a valued customer and we really do care about you. (And not in that automated “your call is very important to us
but we’re going to leave you on hold for an hour anyway” customer ser vice recording sort of way). Seriously, if you’ve got
questions, we’re going to do everything possible to take care of you as quickly and as personally as possible. The phone
number is on our website and you can always email us at support@radiopopper.com
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RadioPopper PX Radio Wireless System
Parts Description
Transmitter Parts
1) User Interface - Buttons and Lights
2) Digital Display
3) Battery Compartment Door
4) Antenna
5) Magnetic / Inductive / Magic Signal Pickup Sensor
Receiver Parts
1) User Interface - Buttons and Lights
2) Digital Display
3) Battery Compartment Door
4) Antenna
6) Light Source - IR Signal Emission Window
Also Included in Kit or as Accessories (Not Pictured)
1) Your rst set of AAA Batteries
2) Industrial strength genuine Velcro fasteners
3) Antenna for Transmitter (the straight one)
4) Antenna for Receiver (the one with the 90 degree bend)
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