Pocket Wizard MultiMAX User manual

SPECIAL NOTE FOR EUROPEAN / CE

MultiMAX CUSTOMERS

The owner’s manual included with your

purchase refers to the US model of the

MultiMAX. The following adjustments or errata

should be noted for proper operation of your

European / CE MultiMAX:

Pages 10 and 50:

The CE MultiMAX now includes the

ACC port. The unit cannot be powered

from this port (differs from US units) but

other functions are enabled as they

become available

Page 18:

As of this printing, the CE MultiMAX is

additionally compatible with Profoto

Acute2R (CE version) flash generators.

The CE MultiMAX is not compatible with

the following products as these products

were not produced on CE frequencies:

10 Channel Classic, 16 Channel

Classic, PocketWizard MAX, and

Calumet TurboFilter.

Page 50:

The PocketWizard Radio Frequencies

table refers to USA frequencies. CE

units do not operate on these

frequencies and are not compatible with

PocketWizards on these frequencies.

CE PocketWizard Radio Frequencies:

Channel Frequency Unit Digital Code

1 - 16 433.62

MHz

Plus or

MultiMAX

16 Bit

17 - 32 434.22

MHz MultiMAX

Only

24 Bit

(20 Bit in

FAST

MODE)

Special Note Revision 1.00 (LPF205B)

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Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new PocketWizard

MultiMAX digital radio triggering system.

The PocketWizard MultiMAX is a microprocessor-based radio slave system

that uses advanced digital signaling to increase triggering range, reliability and

reject radio noise from other sources. Since is utilizes Transceiver technology,

it is both a transmitter and a receiver all in one. It is the most innovative and

advanced wireless solution in the photographic industry.

As a stand-alone unit, the MultiMAX offers precision special effects functions

not available in any wireless triggering device. It incorporates integrated

Trigger Time Control software, True Trigger Confirmation and Selective Quad

Triggering, all of which offer solutions to photographic challenges that hinder

today’s photographer’s creativity. Unparalleled in features and performance, the

PocketWizard MultiMAX is more than just a radio slave.

Welcome to Digital Wireless Freedom!

Manufactured in the United States of America by:

LPA Design

41 IDX Drive

Suite 265

South Burlington, VT 05403

Table of ConTenTs

“TheFCCWantsYouToKnow”......................................7

IconsUsedinthisManual..........................................8

Features .......................................................9

CommunicationTechnology .....................................9

BasicFeatures................................................9

SpecialFeatures ..............................................9

PartReference .................................................10

LCDInformation................................................11

Controls ......................................................12

PowerSwitch ...............................................12

Keypad ....................................................12

PORT1/PORT2.............................................12

StatusLED..................................................12

GettingStarted.................................................13

SafetyWarnings .............................................13

BatteryInformation...........................................13

BatteryLife...............................................14

Mounting .....................................................14

VELCRO®...................................................14

1/4-20Mount ...............................................14

ShoeMount ................................................14

Lanyard....................................................14

Quick Setup - Basic Radio Slave Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BasicSetupforRemoteFlash...................................15

Triggering Multiple Flashes With Multiple RECEIVE Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting MultiMAX (set for TRANSMIT mode) to Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

StandardRadioOperation.........................................17

TransceiverControl...........................................17

Channels...................................................17

Compatibility................................................18

Selective Quad-Triggering (A B C D keys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ClassicChannels...........................................20

LKey....................................................20

TrueConfirmation............................................21

Radio ...................................................21

Optional Flash Confirmation Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MenuSystem..................................................23

Navigation..................................................23

NumericEntry.............................................24

MainMenu....................................................25

A:AdvancedMenu............................................25

B:BasicSettings.............................................25

C:CounterMenu.............................................25

D:GoAdvanced..............................................25

D:GoNormal................................................25

BasicSettings..................................................26

A:ContactTime..............................................26

B:BeepMenu ...............................................28

A:BeeponAll.............................................28

B:BeeponTrigger..........................................28

D:BeepDisable............................................28

C:LCDContrastAdjustment....................................29

D:RESET...................................................29

CounterMenu..................................................30

A:CountUp+Reset ..........................................30

B:CountDown+Reset........................................30

C:Clear/Reset..............................................30

D:Disable ..................................................30

AdvancedMenu ................................................31

A:DelayMenu-TRANSMITTER.................................31

A:Remotes+PORT2.......................................31

B:RemotesOnly...........................................32

C:RearCurtain............................................32

A:DelayMenu-RECEIVER.....................................33

A:PORT1+PORT2........................................33

B:PORT2................................................33

C:Equalize ...............................................34

B: Intervalometer (Time Lapse Photography) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

C:Multipop.................................................36

D:SpeedCycler-TRANSMITTER.................................37

D:FastMode-RECEIVER......................................38

To find the correct PocketWizard brand cables for your

flash and cameras, and to experience other products like

the Plus II, please visit www.PocketWizard.com or

your local photography dealer.

OtherFeatures .................................................38

KeypadLock................................................38

HighVoltageProtection........................................38

USBPort...................................................38

Relay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SoftwareVersionDisplay.......................................39

ApplicationsofAdvancedFunctions.................................40

Self-TimerorCableRelease ....................................40

TTL/AutoflashHelper........................................40

ProgrammedSequenceShooting................................41

RecycleLockout .............................................41

CameraEqualization ..........................................42

LagTimeMeasurement......................................43

OneUnitEqualization.......................................46

TwoUnitEqualization.......................................46

EqualizationAdjustments....................................48

TechnicalInformation............................................49

Specifications ...............................................49

RadioInformation............................................50

MaximumandMinimumSettings................................51

SavedSettings...............................................51

Troubleshooting................................................52

Whenindoubt!..............................................52

ResettoDefaultFactorySettings ................................52

SustainingHighPerformance......................................53

TimeConversionCharts..........................................54

FractionstoDecimal..........................................54

This US frequency MultiMAX is compatible with all US frequency PocketWizard products.

It is not frequency compatible with CE or JAPAN PocketWizard products. Verify frequency

compatibility before purchasing. Some products are not manufactured on every frequency.

Always operate within local radio regulations.

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. 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and also with RSS-210 of Industry

Canada. 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.

Transceiver FCC ID Number: KDS-PW2-101

Transceiver Canada IC: 2170A-PW101

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