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Table of Contents Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Part Reference (Package Contents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congratulations on your purchase of the new PocketWizard Plus ® II Transceiver, a high performance Digital Wireless Radio Slave and Remote Triggering System. The Plus II features advanced auto-sensing intelligence to automatically send or receive PocketWizard radio signals based simply on how it is connected. PocketWizards are the most technologically advanced microprocessor-controlled radio triggers for flash and cameras.
PocketWizard Plus II Part Reference Flexible Antenna Status LED Flash Battery Door Latch Lanyard Loop Camera / Flash /4 - 20 Mount 1 TRANSMIT MODE Local/Both/Remote Battery Door Status LED Test Button On/Off Switch VELCRO® Adhesive Hook and Loop Fasteners AC Power Channel Selection Locking Hot Shoe Mount Lanyard AA Batteries (IEC-LR6) PC1 Cable For use with a camera’s PC terminal
Please pay attention to the following safety warnings: • • • • • • Operating temperature: above -15° C (5° F) and below 50° C (120° F) Storage temperature, without batteries: above -30° C (-22° F) and below 85° C (185° F) Remove batteries during storage. Battery Requirements: IEC:LR6 (AA) Size Do not remove instrument covers during operation. Do not operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Setup for Remote Flash Triggering Camera Setup Connect a Plus II Transceiver to the camera using one of the following methods: Option 1 Slide the Plus II Transceiver into the camera’s hot shoe and tighten the hot shoe nut. Option 2 or onnect the PC1 sync C cable (included) from the camera’s PC terminal to the port labeled CAMERA / FLASH.
Connecting a Flash to the Camera’s Transceiver (Local Flash) A LOCAL flash is usually a non-TTL flash that is mounted on or near the camera, for example on the camera’s bracket. It can be triggered from the camera’s Plus II Transceiver ensuring perfect synchronization with remote flashes. See below for using a LOCAL TTL FLASH. 1. On the camera’s Plus II Transceiver, connect the FLASH port to your local flash unit’s sync terminal. Use a PocketWizard flash sync cable for best results. 2.
TRIGGERING A REMOTE CAMERA A Plus II Transceiver, paired with any PocketWizard Transmitter, can be used to trigger a remote camera. The camera needs to have an electronic shutter release connection and have a compatible PocketWizard motor drive cable available. Please visit www.PocketWizard.com to determine the correct motor drive cable. Basic Remote Camera Setup Remote Camera 1.
Relay Mode Setup Using Hot Shoe 1. Set the master triggering PocketWizard (the one in your hands) to Channel 1. 2. Set the Plus II Transceiver (the one for your remote camera) to Channel 1 and set TRANSMIT MODE to BOTH. 3. Connect the Plus II Transceiver’s CAMERA / FLASH port to the motor drive port of the camera. 4. Slide the Plus II Transceiver into your camera’s hot shoe. 5. Set the PocketWizard for your remote flash to Channel 2. 6. Connect your remote flash to its PocketWizard normally. 7.
Transmit Mode Only The Plus II can be set to operate only as a Transmitter and perform no Receive or Relay function. Transmit Only Mode is helpful when 2 or more photographers are sharing remote flash units on the same PocketWizard channel, and are using one or more Plus II units as Transmitters from their cameras. Fast Blink indicates Transmit Only Mode In normal operation, when the first photographer triggers their camera, the second photographer’s Plus II performs Receive/Relay functions.
Mounting Mount a remote Plus II Transceiver using any of the included methods. See “Sustaining High Performance” for more mounting information. 1/4-20 Mount VELCRO® For tripods, mounting arms, isolation bars, brackets, etc. For attaching to flashes, brackets, cameras, etc. See NOTE 2. Shoe Mount Lanyard For hanging from a light stand, flash handle, tripod knob, belt, etc. For mounting on a bracket shoe, cold or dead shoe, etc.
TroubleShooting First follow the steps 1-5 then consult the table below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the units off, verify fresh batteries are in use, and turn the units back on. Double check all connections. Make sure the units are set to the same channel number. Set the Transmit Mode switch to the BOTH position. Press TEST on every unit and verify proper operation. Problem Solution When I press TEST or trigger the camera, the remotes do not trigger.
Notes Note 1 – The Plus II Transceiver shuts down after approximately 40 hours if it receives no triggers, or if the combined battery voltage drops below 1.7 volts. This protects against severe battery depletion which may lead to leakage. Power the unit off and back on again, or replace the batteries, for normal use. Note 2 – VELCRO® Brand Fasteners are included to provide a convenient means of mounting the unit in a variety of places. Attach as desired being careful to not obscure controls or function.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Frequency: 344.04 Megahertz Transmit output power: Less than 0.001 watt (1/1000 of a watt or 1 milliwatt) Minimum receive Contact Time: 80 milliseconds Maximum Frames Per Second: 12 Top Ports: 3.
The FCC wants you to know: WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
For more information about using your PocketWizard product visit: www.PocketWizard.com Plus II, Manual Revision 1.
