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Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Impact PowerSync 16-80 Transceiver. This multi-purpose 2.4 GHz 80-channel digital wireless transceiver empowers users to remotely trigger flash and camera devices. With the use of a minimum of two PowerSync 16-80 units, you can enjoy the freedom of triggering from a distance up to 720 feet (220 m). The PowerSync 16-80 was designed to give photographers an easy to use, high-quality radio slave system.
Key Features: • Digital Wireless Transceiver: Powerful multipurpose transmitter/receiver that can act as a flash trigger and remote shutter release for multiple devices simultaneously. • Sync Speed: Offers a maximum sync speed of 1/250 second, allowing the user to capture images wirelessly in most shooting scenarios. • 80 Digital Channels: Perfect for operating multiple devices wirelessly without having to worry about radio or flash interference. • Digitally Coded 2.
• Extended Wireless Range: Has the ability to extend the device’s signal range with the use of multiple units for flash and camera triggering. • Auto-Syncing: This synchronizes your remote flashes with a camera’s shutter release using only three transceiver units. Contents Include 3.5 mm to 1/4” cable adapter 6 2.5 mm to PC flash sync cable 7 2x AA alkaline batteries 8 Self adhesive, adjustable accessory shoe 9 User guide 5 4 6 7 8 z 5 2.4GH 3.5 mm to 3.
Overview 6 1 Power switch 2 Mode (Transmitter TX, Receiver RX, or Transceiver TX/RX) 3 3.
11 Reset (Press “Bulb” LCD and Group “D” button for 3 seconds) 12 13 2.
Precautions 8 • There are no user-serviceable parts inside the devices. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification. • Do not operate the PowerSync 16-80 in the presence of flammable gas or vapors. • Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Keep out of the reach of children. This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard.
Installing the Batteries The battery compartment is located on the rear of the device. To install the batteries, open the compartment door and carefully slide two AA batteries into position. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries match the icons shown within the compartment. The PowerSync 16-80 may also be powered using a mini-USB type B DC5v AC adapter.
Mode Selection Transmitter (Tx:) Transmitter mode sets the transceiver to only send out signals to other devices. No incoming signals will affect the device while this mode is initiated. Receiver (Rx): Receiver mode sets the transceiver to only accept incoming signals from transmitting devices. This mode does not allow the device to send out signals. Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx): Transmitter/Receiver mode allows the transceiver to both send and receive signals to or from other devices simultaneously.
Channel Selection The Impact PowerSync 16-80 provides the user with 80 individual channels. To set a device’s channel, push and hold the Channel Selector buttons, up or down, for two seconds until the channel number begins to blink. Press the Channel Selector buttons up or down to select the desired channel number.
Compatible Devices The PowerSync 16-80 does not transmit TTL (through-the-lens) settings. A flash, with full manual output control is required for use with this device. Most manual flashes are compatible with the PowerSync 16-80’s receiver hot-shoe mount. Ones that are not are the Sony/Minolta, Sony Multi-Interface, and Pentax flashes. The hot-shoe foot is compatible with all hot-shoe cameras except for Sony/ Minolta and Pentax.
the M button to send a signal. Ensure the channel on both devices is identical. See chart below. For channel selection, the PowerSync 16 system relies on manual channel selector switches. Despite the PowerSync 16-80’s digital interface, channels on the two devices can be synchronized using the chart below as a guide: Note: When using the PowerSync 16 – only 16 channels are available.
Using the Transceiver with Your Flash Connecting the Transceiver to Your Flash A transceiver is a device comprising both a transmitter and a receiver combined to share common circuitry or a single housing. Mounting the Transceiver (Transmitter): On a Camera: With all of the devices turned off, slide the transceiver onto your camera’s hot-shoe mount. Tighten the locking ring to secure. 14 On a Bracket: With all of the devices turned off, slide the transceiver onto the bracket’s cold shoe-mount.
Mounting the Transceiver (Receiver): To a Light Stand: With all devices turned off, mount the transceiver to a light stand using the threaded 1/4”-20 socket located on the back of the device. Turn the device clockwise until secure. Slide your hot-shoe flash into the transceiver’s hot shoe. Power on the flash, both transceiver units (transmitter and receiver) and your camera. Synchronize the channel and group settings on both transceivers.
Using the Transceiver with Your Flash Wireless Remote Triggering with Hot-Shoe Flash The wireless functionality of the PowerSync 16-80 requires the user to have two units (one transmitting transceiver, one receiving transceiver) to operate. 1. Turn on the receiving (on-flash) transceiver and set it to Receiver (Rx) or Transmitter/ Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode using the M button. 2. Turn on the on-camera transceiver and set it to Transmitter (Tx) or Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode. 3.
Wireless Remote Triggering with Studio Strobe 1. With all of the devices turned off, connect and secure the receiving (on-strobe) transceiver to the studio strobe. Among other ways, this can be done using the included lanyard strap or supplied adhesive-backed hot-shoe mount. The backing of the mount can be trimmed as necessary. 2. Connect the studio strobe to the on-strobe transceiver using the appropriate cable to the 3.5 mm output sync [ ] port. 3. Turn on the camera, studio flash, and transceiver units.
Groups Group Selection The group functionality of the Impact PowerSync 16-80 Transceiver allows the user to control up to four separate groups of flashes or cameras (Group A, B, C, and D). All the receiver(s) matching the group selected on the transmitter will receive a signal. Simultaneous triggering of multiple light or camera groups requires additional transceivers (available separately). To assign your device(s) to a group, simply press and hold the A, B, C, or D button for one second.
Group A: Key light(s) – the main and most important light in the composition of a photograph. D B Group B: Background light(s) – used to illuminate the background lighting of a composition. Group C: Fill light(s) – used to fill or lighten shadows in a composition. A C Group D: Hair/Accent light(s) – used to emphasize an area or object in a composition.
Using Your Transceiver as a Shutter Release The PowerSync 16-80 transceiver can be used to trigger your camera. The wired shutter release functionality of the PowerSync 16-80 only requires the use of one transceiver device. The wireless functionality of the PowerSync 16-80 requires you to have two units (one transmitting transceiver, one receiving transceiver) to operate. Camera compatibility and camera specific remote shutter release cables are available separately.
6. Half press the Shutter Release button on the in-hand transceiver to auto-focus the camera. 7. Fully press the Shutter Release button on the in-hand transceiver to activate the camera’s shutter. Continuous Shooting: 1. With all devices turned off, connect and secure the receiving (on-camera) transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. 2.
Using Your Transceiver as a Shutter Release Using Wireless Bulb Mode Option 1: Press/Hold Exposure 1. With all devices turned off, connect and secure the receiving (on-camera) transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. 2. Turn on your camera and set it to Bulb. 3. Turn on the on-camera transceiver and set it to Receiver (Rx) mode using the M button. 4.
Option 2: Two-Click Exposure 1. With all devices turned off, connect and secure the receiving (on-camera) transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. 2. Turn on your camera and set it to Bulb. 3. Turn on the on-camera transceiver and set to Receiver (Rx) mode using the M button and bulb mode by holding the Bulb Mode button.
Using Your Transceiver as a Shutter Release Using the Transceiver as a Wired Shutter Release A wired connection to the camera only requires one PowerSync 16-80 device. It allows the user to stay by the camera without having to trigger it with the camera’s shutter release button, avoiding camera shake. Single Shot: 1. With all devices turned off, connect the receiving (on-camera) transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.
Continuous Shooting: Option 1: Press/Hold Continuous Shooting 1. With all devices turned off, connect the receiving (on-camera) transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. (Attach the Transceiver to the camera by using the lanyard or a cold shoe bracket) 2. Turn on your camera and set it to continuous shooting mode. Make sure to set your camera to any shutter speed other than Bulb.
Using Your Transceiver as a Shutter Release Option 2: Two-Click Continuous Shooting 1. With all devices turned off, connect and secure the transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. (Attach the Transceiver to the camera by using the lanyard or a cold shoe bracket) 2. Turn on your camera and set it to continuous shooting mode.
Using Wired Bulb Mode Option 1: Press/Hold Long Exposure 1. With all devices turned off, connect and secure the transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. (Attach the Transceiver to the camera by using the lanyard or a cold shoe bracket) 2. Turn on your camera and set it to Bulb. 3. Turn on the transceiver and set it to Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode using the M button. 4.
Using Your Transceiver as a Shutter Release Option 2: Two-Click Long Exposure 1. With all devices turned off, connect and secure the transceiver to the camera by plugging the camera dedicated shutter release cable into the Camera remote [ ] port and the other 3.5mm end into the transceiver’s output [ ]. (Attach the Transceiver to the camera by using the lanyard or a cold shoe bracket) 2. Turn on the camera and set it to Bulb. 3. Push Bulb button twice to turn off “B” mode. 4.
Advanced Features Auto-Sync Triggering for Cameras and Flashes The PowerSync 16-80 includes an auto-sync triggering function. This synchronizes your remote flashes with a camera’s shutter release using only three transceiver units, meaning you can trigger both your camera and flash wirelessly using three transceivers. To set up your devices for the auto-sync triggering mode, please use the following instructions: 1.
Advanced Features transceivers are set to Channel 1, the on-flash unit should be set to Channel 2. Ensure the selected group matches the first two units. 6. Half-press the transceivers shutter release button to auto-focus the camera, then press and release the Shutter Release button on the in-hand transceiver to fire the remote camera and flash. The remote flash will synchronize with the camera automatically.
Using the Continuous Focus Lock Function The PowerSync 16-80 allows the user to minimize the lag time between when the photographer presses the Test/Shutter release button of the PS16-80 and the camera achieves autofocus and the shutter is actually released. By pressing the Continuous Focus Lock button on the PS16-80 when used as a receiver, the PS16-80 focus locks the camera’s focus mechanism to continuously focus.
Advanced Features 6. When you’re ready to trigger the camera, press the shutter release button on the in-hand transceiver. 7. To disable the function, push the Continuous Focus Lock button again. The on-screen indicator (FL) will disappear. Summary: • With your camera set to Autofocus • With your camera set to Continuous Focus Mode • PS16-80 attached to camera via 3.5mm to camera specific cable • With your camera set to a higher speed than bulb.
Extending the Wireless Range The PowerSync 16-80 transceiver has the ability to extend the device’s signal range with the use of multiple units for flash and camera triggering. For example, the PowerSync 16-80’s maximum operating range is up to 720 feet (220 meters). If a second unit is placed just before that maximum range in Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode, it would extend the range of the first (transmitting) unit up to a maximum 1,440 feet (440 meters) in that direction.
Troubleshooting • • If your first choice of channel does not work, try a different channel until you find one that works. • Ensure that all cables are installed correctly. • Make sure that the power source for each device is properly installed and carrying a sufficient charge. Weak batteries can reduce the distance over which a transmission works. • • 34 Check that channels and groups on all communicating devices are identical (except when using the Auto-Sync advanced feature).
Specifications Frequency: Channels: Groups: Connections: Operating Range: Sync Speed: Dimensions: Weight (Without Battery): Battery: 2.4 GHz 80 channels 4 groups PC outlet, 2.5 mm Input Port Connection, 3.5 mm shutter release and flash (output), mini-USB Type B/DC5v connection. Up to 720’ (220 m) 1/250 sec. maximum 1.25 x 1.75 x 4.75” (2.5 x 3.75 x 12 cm) 2.9 oz. (81 g) 2x AA 1.5V alkaline, lithium, or NiMH batteries NOTE: The maximum operating range of the Impact PowerSync 16-80 is up to 720’ (220 m).
One-Year Limited Warranty This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
