Tric Flash Trigger
TRIC-100
User’s Manual
2016/11 rev. 1.3
1 Safety Statements
FCC Class B Notice
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Potech Co. may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
ICES-003 Class B Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe B
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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2 Install App
Install TricCam or TricCam Lite app on iPhone.
● TricCam: http://appstore.com/triccam
● TricCam Lite (Free): http://appstore.com/triccamlite
3 Instructions
1. Install two AAA batteries. Make sure
the positive and negative ends are
facing the correct direction.
2. Install a flash unit on hot shoe, or
connect one to PC terminal.
3. Turn on Tric and the flash unit. Tric’s red LED will flash every second.
4. Start TricCam or TricCam Lite app on iPhone.
Tric and iPhone will connect automatically. Once they are connected, Tric’s LED
stays solid, and the app’s Sync button changes to green.
5. Tap Shutter button to take a photo.
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4 App Functions
* Features marked “
TricCam only
” are not available to TricCam Lite.
4.1 Video Preview Area
Focus
Tap on the preview window where you want to set focus. Yellow square indicates the
focus area. Tap inside the square to lock focus. Tap again to unlock focus.
4.2 Sliders
Swipe up or down
to change sliders. Tap slider twice to restore default value. (except
Manual Focus slider)
ISO
Set ISO value and video preview reflects the value while dragging the slider.
Shutter (TricCam only)
Set shutter speed value and video preview reflects the value while dragging the slider.
The maximum sync speed varies with devices.
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White Balance (TricCam only)
Set color temperature correction value. Preview window always reflect the value.
Manual Focus (TricCam only)
- Slide to set focus
- Pinch on preview window to zoom in/out the center of the window
- Tap the slider twice to turn on LED torch as focus assist light
4.3 Buttons
Shutter Button
Tap to take a photo, and save to Photos (Camera Roll).
Photos button
Tap to display photos saved in Photos.
Sync button
Tap to sync Tric flash trigger.
Switch Camera button (TricCam only)
Tap to switch between iSight camera and FaceTime camera. On iPhone 7 Plus,
telephoto camera is also supported.
4.4 Settings
Some features can be turned on/off at Settings app -> TricCam (or TricCamLite)
Grid (TricCam only)
To display gridlines on Video Preview area.
Volume Button as Shutter
To use volume buttons as shutter button. Need to turn on this feature to use wireless
remote shutter.
Auto Exposure
Turn on auto exposure to make this app as a point-and-shoot camera. White balance is
also automatically adjusted. Usually this needs to be turned off when using with Tric flash
trigger.
JPEG Quality (TricCam only)
Select JPEG compression quality. Default value is Medium.
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Format to Save
Select what type of formats to save. The following formats are supported:
● JPEG only
● TIFF only (TricCam only)
● JPEG and TIFF (TricCam only)
● JPEG and RAW
RAW (DNG) format is available only on supported iOS and devices. Currently they are:
iOS 10 or newer, and iPhone SE, 6s/6s Plus and 7/7 Plus.
Noise Reduction (TricCam only)
Turn on noise reduction feature. Only effective on iOS 9 or newer.
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5 Specifications
● Size: 64mm x 40mm x 39mm
● Weight: 38g (without batteries)
● Supported iOS device: iPhone 5s or newer, iPod touch (6th gen.) with iOS 8 or newer
● Supported flash unit: photo flash or strobe with standard hot shoe or PC terminal
● Attaches by: ¼ inch attachment type or standard accessory shoe
● Battery: Two AAA batteries
* Please note that Tric does not provide high-voltage sync protection, therefore cannot be used with
flash units that have any more than 50V.
6 Technical Support
http://www.tricflash.com/support
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