Tamrac MS0100 User Guide

MicroSync User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing the MicroSync Digital – the smallest, smartest wireless
solution for triggering strobes and cameras. It is built to exacting standards to
provide years of professional-level, creative work.

Directions
To Fire Strobes

To fire strobe lights using the MicroSync, you need a MicroSync transmitter and a MicroSync receiver. Follow
these easy steps:

1. Insert the transmitter into the hot shoe of your camera (if your camera doesn’t have a hot shoe, visit
www.microsyncdigital.com to learn how to fire strobes without a hot shoe).

2. Open the receiver battery compartment by pulling down on the slotted side of the receiver.

3. Install the 2 included “AA” batteries (observe the polarity of the batteries as indicated).

4. Plug the receiver into the sync socket of your power pack or monolight. If the plugs are not compatible, you can
connect the receiver with a cable. Visit www.microsyncdigital.com for information about cables.

5. Shoot!

Changing Channels

The MicroSync has 4 channels. To operate, the transmitter and receiver must be on the same channel. Both the
transmitter and the receiver are set to channel 1 at the factory. The receiver also automatically resets to channel 1
when the batteries are removed and re-installed. To change the channel, follow these steps:

1. Plug the receiver into the sync socket of the power pack or monolight, with the strobe turned on.

2. Stand within three feet of the receiver.

3. Firmly insert the end of a paper clip into the channel select opening to set the transmitter to the next channel.
This must be done within 10 seconds of plugging in the receiver. The transmitter’s LED will flash to confirm your
channel selection. For example, when the transmitter is set to channel 3, the LED will blink 3 times to confirm
this channel selection. The transmitter will automatically synchronize the receiver to the channel you select. The
receiver’s LED will simultaneously flash to confirm your channel selection.
Please note that after 10 seconds, the receiver will lock itself to the last selected channel. This feature ensures that
another MicroSync user cannot inadvertently change the channel of your MicroSync receiver.

Tips and troubleshooting

My MicroSync won’t fire.

The most common reasons are unsynchronized channels or dead batteries. Test the strobe independently to be
sure it is firing. If the strobe works, but the MicroSync doesn’t, turn the strobe off and on again with the receiver
connected. The receiver should blink to confirm startup. If not, replace the batteries, observing the polarity. Within
10 seconds after the receiver startup confirmation, firmly insert the end of a paper clip into the channel select
opening to synchronize the channels (transmitter must be within three feet of receiver). The transmitter LED should
blink to confirm the channel selection. If not, replace the battery, observing the polarity.

I can’t get enough range.

The MicroSync has been tested to 100 feet. Radio reflections and obstructions may reduce the range significantly,
so observe the following guidelines to achieve the best range: Position the receiver antenna vertically, and as high
as possible. Keep your hands from covering the transmitter antenna. Avoid having metal, concrete, or water
obstructions between the transmitter and receiver. Relocate the receiver to avoid possible local reflections. Often
moving the transmitter a few feet will solve the problem.

Remotely Trigger Cameras (cables required)

With the addition of an accessory cable (not included), the MicroSync transmitter and receiver can be used to
remotely trigger most cameras. The camera that you have determines the cable that you need. Your camera must
have an electronic shutter release input (which most modern, professional cameras have). You will also need a
special cable to connect the MicroSync receiver to your camera’s electronic shutter release input. For information
about which cable is right for your camera, please visit our website at www.microsyncdigital.com.
Once you obtain the proper cable, follow these easy steps:

1. Locate the electronic shutter release input on your camera.

2. Plug the corresponding end of the cable into the camera’s electronic shutter release input.

3. Plug the cable’s sub mini phone plug into the MicroSync receiver output.

4. Holding the transmitter, press the test fire button to fire the camera.

Please Note: For cameras with a “pre-focus” feature, you will need to press the test fire button for a couple

seconds for the camera to focus and then fire.

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Specifications:

Transmitter

Batteries / approx. life: CR2032 / 3 yrs
Plugs: hotfoot 2.5 mm
Ports: sub-mini phono input
Size: 27 x 51 x 11 mm
Weight incl. Batteries: 30 g

Max range: 100 ft
Max sync speed: 1/180 sec
Channels: 4
Frequency: 433 MHz

Receiver

Batteries / approx. life: 2 AA / 1 yr
Plugs: mono plug or household plug
Ports: sub-mini phono output
Size: 35 x 111 x 22 mm
Weight incl. Batteries: 180 g

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This MicroSync™ Digital product is fully warranted to the original retail purchaser against defects in materials and
workmanship for 1 year, except as noted below. This warranty shall apply to those products which have been put
to the use intended by the manufacturer and does not apply to products damaged by misuse or neglect. Service
under this warranty is available by forwarding the product freight prepaid, with dated proof of purchase to Tamrac’s
Service Department, 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA. If our inspection finds the product to be
defective in either materials or workmanship, we will repair or replace it at our option and return it freight collect.
This procedure shall be the exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty. Tamrac shall not be liable for
consequential or incidental damages. There are no other expressed or implied warranties, including
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, that extend beyond the terms of this limited warranty. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other specific legal rights which may vary from
state to state.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Tamrac, Inc., could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

FCC ID: UJYMS0100
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tamrac, Inc.
Chatsworth, California 91311
©2004 Tamrac, Inc.
Patents Pending

www.microsyncdigital.com

MicroSync™ is a Tamrac product.

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