Aputure Trigmaster Plus II User manual

User Manual
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Safety Notice
Foreword
Product Introduction
Main Features
2. Components
Body
Accessories
3. Getting Started and Basic Operation
Ordering Options
Battery Installation
Modes
Triggering Range Setting
Channel Setting
Test Triggering
Indicator Lights
4. Function and Operation
Triggering
Remote Shutter Control
Battery Status Display
Memory Recall
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Index
5. Extra Functions
Zone Control
Relay Mode
Interlink Triggering Mode
Multi-Camera Control
Compatibility
6. Specifications
7. Notice
8. Trouble Shooting
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Safety Notice
Do not disassemble or modify
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or product
malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other
accident, remove the batteries.
Keep dry
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 reach of children
This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Consult
a physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device.
Do not expose to high temperatures
Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas
subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts.
Use only batteries listed in this manual.
Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.
Do not short or disassemble.
Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when leaving
the product unattended for prolonged periods or when no charge
remains.
Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or
clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.
Observe precaution when handling batteries
To prevent damage to your product or injury to yourself or to others, read the
following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this equipment will
read them.
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing Aputure Trigmaster Plus II. It's an exciting new
flash trigger full of features to improve your photography. Read this user
manual to better understand your new Trigmaster Plus II and maximize your
shooting skills. Also refer to your camera and flash manual before use.
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3. Getting Started and Basic Operation
Ordering Options
1) Order an extra unit as receiver.
2) Order extra shutter cables to control different cameras.
3) Order 3 or more units to take advantage of zones and relay mode.
Battery Installation
Tp2 uses 2 AA batteries, which can last up to 80
hours. To insert the battery, open the battery hatch
by following the arrow's direction, then insert the
battery according to the +/- icons, then close the
battery hatch.
Modes
1) TX/RX - When using unit as flash trigger,
camera remote transmitter and camera remote
receiver.
2) RX - When using unit as flash receiver.
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Note:
Turn off before removing batteries.
Test Triggering
Local Test (Uses 1pcs TP2)
Press TEST button of unit on the flash (this unit
should be set to RX) to trigger the flash.
Channel Setting
TP2 has 6 channels. Set all to the same channels
and corresponding zone (Refer to P10 to set).
Note:
Short press CH/RL button to switch channel.
Remote Control Test (Uses 2pcsTP2)
Press TEST button of unit in your hand (this unit
should be set to TX/RX) to trigger the flash on
another receiver (this unit should be set to RX).
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4. Function and Operation
Triggering
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Note:
1. For flashes that use PC cable should be inserted in TP2's 'CAMERA/PC' port.
2. To use studio strobes, connect flash sync cable with receiver's 'FLASH' port. 1/4"
adapter is necessary for most studio strobes.
1) Remote Flash Triggering
1. Place one unit on camera hot shoe or connect with camera by PC cable and
set to TX/RX.
2. Place one unit on remote flash and set to RX.
3. Press camera shutter button, remote flash will be fired.
4. Works the same way with studio strobes.
2) Local Flash Triggering
1. Place TP2 on flash and set to TX/RX.
2. Connect camera to TP2 by PC cable.
3. Press camera shutter to fire flash.
Controlling speedlite flash Controlling studio strobe flash
Indicator Lights
TX/RX TX/RX RX
Operation
Mode
Transmitter Receiver
Remote
Shutter
Control
Half press
Trigger Button
Light green Light green No indicator
Full press
Trigger Button
Blink red once Blink red once No indicator
Long press
Trigger Button 3s
Light red for 3s
Light red(Light
off once press
it again)No indicator
Half press camera
shutter button
Light green No indicator Light green
Full press camera
shutter button
Blink red once No indicator Blink red once
Short press TEST
Button
Blink red once No indicator Blink red once
Normal Low Battery
Power
Operation
Triggering
Switch to ON Blink green once/2s
Blink red once/2s
Switch to SUPER Blink green twice/2s
Blink red twice/2s
State
Idle
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TEST
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Remote Shutter Control
1) Wired Shutter Control
TP2 can act as a wired shutter release. You only need one unit for this.
1. Set TP2 to TX/RX mode.
2. Connect shutter cable between camera and 'CAMERA/PC' port on TP2.
3. Half press TP2's trigger button to autofocus.
4. Full press trigger button to fire the camera shutter.
Note:
Camera shutter cable should be purchased separately.
2) Wireless Shutter Control
TP2 can remotely control your camera shutter. Use one unit as a transmitter
in hand, and another unit as receiver on camera.
1. Set both units to TX/RX.
2. Set both units to the same channel.
3. Place one unit in camera hot shoe, and connect remote shutter cable.
4. Hold one unit in hand, half press trigger button to autofocus, full press to
fire the camera shutter.
Note:
No need to set zones to control shutter, and zones are all default open.
3) Continuous Shooting & Long Exposure
1. Set both units to TX/RX and the same channel.
2. Set camera to appropriate mode (either Continuous drive mode or Bulb mode)
3. Hold down trigger button for 3 seconds (LED on transmitter will turn off, and
light red on receiver).
4. Release trigger button, and camera begins continuous shooting or long
exposure.
5. Press the trigger button again to end the operation (LEDs turn off).
Battery Status Display
1) Hold the 'TEST' button for 1 second to display battery power.
2) Level 1 represents low power; level 6 represents high power.
3) Indicator lights turn off after releasing 'TEST' button, and displays channels again.
4) When displaying level 1, LED blinks red, and batteries should be replaced.
Memory Recall
TP2 can save all information including channels and zone settings, when
powered off and back on.
Zone Control
TP2 has four zones: A, B, C, D. Control up to four zones, individually or all at once,
when using TP2 as transmitter (TX/RX). Only one zone can be set when using
trigger as receiver (RX). Use one unit as transmitter and unlimited units as
receiver, to control any combination of flashes or cameras.
5. Extra Functions
TP2 enables continuous shooting and long exposures remotely. Set up the
units as shown above for wireless shutter control.
Example: Controlling two different flashes.
1) Set one flash to zone A, and another flash to zone C.
2) Set the transmitter to zone A and C, and press camera shutter to fire both flashes.
TEST
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Receiver Relay Unit Transmitter
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3) Switch between zone A and C on the transmitter to control the flash of your choice.
4) Press camera shutter to fire either corresponding flash.
Note:
1. Set zones to control multiple flashes or cameras, but not when controlling a single
camera.
2. Transmitter (TX/RX) can use up to all 4 zones. Receiver (RX) can use only one zone.
Relay Mode (RL)
Triggering range goes farther than 500 meters when using RL mode. Using 3 or
more units, you can trigger your camera and flashes from extremely long distances.
In order to do this, you must place a 2nd unit between the 1st and 3rd unit, in
order to relay the signal. For reference, 1st unit = transmitter, 2nd unit = relays
signal, 3rd unit = receiver.
1) Triggering Camera Shutter
1. Set all units to 'SUPER' mode.
2. Set all units to TX/RX.
3. Set 2nd unit to Relay Mode by pressing 'CH/RL' button for 1 second (RL indicator
lights green and zones indicators turn off).
2. Set 1st triggering unit to TX/RX.
3. Set 2nd and 3rd units to RX.
4. Set 2nd unit to Relay Mode by pressing 'CH/RL' button for 1 second
(RL indicator lights green and zones indicators turn off).
Note:
1. Sync speed will be compromised when using relay mode.
2. Relaying trigger does not display zones, but still uses them.
Interlink Triggering
Using 3 or more units, you can control both a camera and a flash remotely at the
same time, while using a trigger in your hand. Even control multiple cameras or
flashes. This is called Interlink triggering.
1) Use 1st unit as remote trigger in hand (TX/RX).
2) Place 2nd unit on camera hot shoe (TX/RX), connect by shutter cable.
3) Place 3rd and 4th unit on flash (RX).
4) Half-press trigger button on 1st unit to auto-focus. And led on transmitter lights green
5) Full-press to fire camera shutter and flash at the same time. And led on
transmitter lights red.
2) Triggering Flash / Multiple Cameras
1. Set all units to 'SUPER' mode.
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Note:
1. Set all units to the same channel.
2. Can use zones to trigger more flashes in this mode. Just set zones on the shutter camera
trigger or flash transmitter and no need to set zones on the handle trigger.
Multi-Camera Control
TP2 can fire multiple camera shutters at the same time, by pressing the shutter button
on your primary camera. This is useful for getting multiple angles at once.
1) Place 1st unit on primary camera (TX/RX).
2) Place other units on as many cameras as you wish (RX).
and Connect camera shutter cable on these units.
3) Press shutter button on primary camera.
4) All other cameras will be triggered at the same time.
Note:
Must set zones to control multiple cameras.（Refer to P10 to set）
Compatibility
All 2.4G Trigmaster units are able to work with each other.
Note:
1. Ignore zone settings when using earlier Trigmasters.
2. Set all units to the same channel.
3. Match the channels of all Trigmaster 2.4G, more can refer to other Trigmaster's manual.
6. Specifications
Type: 2.4G wireless signal
Channel: 6 channels
Zone: 4 zones
Max sync speed: 1/320s
Dimensions: 92.5*53*29.5mm
Weight: 75g
Standby power: 200h (1.2V, 2500mAH X2)
Working time: 80h (1.2V, 2500mAH X2)
1) TP2 uses a 2.4G wireless signal, suitable for most shooting environments.
2) Make sure nothing is between triggers for optimal results.
3) Extend the antennas for greater triggering reliability.
4) Avoid antenna contact with any metal body.
5) It may be necessary to adjust the position of antenna for better results.
7. Notice
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Best Acceptable Poor
Keep radios away from metal,
concrete, or high water-content
Orientation of transmitting and receiving
TP2's for optimal radio reception.
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Unable to trigger flash.
Ensure enough battery power.
Set the transmitter and receiver to the same channel and zone settings are correct.
Make sure the transmitter and receiver are set to the correct mode (TX/RX or RX).
Make sure the hot shoe mount or PC cable are completely connected.
Make sure the speedlite or strobe flash are compatible with TP2.
Make sure recycle time of your flash is ready.
Unable to fire the shutter.
Ensure enough battery power.
Set the transmitter and receiver to the same channel.
Make sure zone settings are correct to control multiple cameras.
Make sure the transmitter and receiver are set to the correct mode (TX/RX or RX).
Make sure the hot shoe mount or shutter cable are completely connected.
Make sure the camera settings are right.
Some black exists in the photo.
Max Sync Shutter speed is limited by the camera.
Flash isn’t ready to recycle when fire the shutter.
Camera shoots but doesn’t focus.
Make sure lens focus made is set to AF, not MF.
Operating distance limited.
Check if the battery is exhausted.
Try to move transmitter’s location.
Remove obstacles between the transmitter and receiver.
Adjust the position of antenna.
Try using 'SUPER' mode.
Mistakes happen when triggering or shooting due to interference.
Try other channels or zones.
8. Trouble Shooting
(The instruction and information in this manual are based on strict, controlled company testing
procedures. Further notice will not be given if the design and specifications change.)
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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.
Changes or modifications 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:
—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/TV technician for help.
Company:Aputure Imaging Industries Co., Ltd
Name: Aputure Trigmaster Plus II
Model Number: TXII-set
FCC ID: 2AABZTXII-SET