Multiblitz TTL-Trigger N User manual

Operations Manual

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Content
Introduction 3
General safety instructions 4
Initial start-up 5
TTL-Trigger N 8
Operating modes 11
- TTL (I-TTL) mode 11
- Manual (M) mode 14
- FP Mode / High-Speed-Synchronisation 16
- Sequence mode (SEQ) via radio 19
Miscellaneous 22
- Standby 22
- Firmware-Update 22
- Specifications 25
- Warranty 26

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Our name stands for technical revolution
Thank you for choosing MULTIBLITZ, we hope you enjoy
working with this premium quality product.
Physicist Dr. Ing. Dieter Mannesmann, who founded Multiblitz
in 1948, is considered one of the pioneers of studio flash
technology. Through the development of the first electronic
flash units under the name „Multiblitz“ he revolutionized
professional photography. With the help of this new light
source, it was possible for photographers to trigger multiple
flashes without changing the flash bulb after each image. This
groundbreaking invention was followed by many more ideas
and innovations. Among other things, Dr. Ing. Mannesmann
derived today’s common definition of the Guide Number,
which is used by photographers throughout the world. To date,
we are continuing the legacy of Dieter Mannesmann with new
groundbreaking concepts and reliable premium lighting
solutions.
We are one of the most innovative studio lighting equipment
manufacturers in the world, and have been for over 65 years.
Our goal is to set new standards and to achieve the best
outcome for all those for whom light shaping is a key part of
their profession and art.

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CAUTION!
General safety instructions
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this
product!
Do not open the unit by yourself! Service should only be
executed by an authorized MULTIBLITZ service location.
Opening the product by yourself voids the warranty.
Do not expose the unit to water, nor spray-/or dripping water.
This product is only to be operated with AA, 1,5V Mignon-
Batteries.
The crossed out wheeled bin label that can be
found on your product indicates that this product
should not be disposed of via the normal
household waste stream. To prevent possible harm
to the environment or human health please
separate this product from other waste streams to ensure that
it can be recycled in an environmentally sound manner.
For more details on available collection facilities please
contact your local government office or the retailer where you
purchased this product.
WEEE registration no.: DE 64253330
Technical data subject to change without notice.

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Initial start-up
1. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the TTL-
TRIGGER and insert the (AA) batteries supplied. Make sure
that the polarity is correct. Then close the battery
compartment again.
2. Guide the TTL-TRIGGER into the camera shoe of your Nikon
camera and tighten the TTL-TRIGGER using the black knurled
screw on your camera.
Fig.: Knurled screw
3. Operate the ON/OFF button (13) for about a second to switch
on the TTL-Trigger. The LED (14) now comes on red. (Keep
the button pressed down for about three seconds to switch the
TTL-TRIGGER off again).
4. Now switch on your camera; the LED (14) is now green,
showing the active connection between your Nikon camera and

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the TTL-TRIGGER.
5. After switching your camera on, as soon as you operate the
trigger, the green LED of the TTL-TRIGGER comes on to show
that the connection between your Nikon camera and the TTL-
TRIGGER is active. If your camera's trigger is not operated for
a few seconds, the LED turns red, indicating that it is on
standby.
6. Select the required channel (CH) by operating the button 10.
Using the buttons 10 and 11, you can now set the required
channel. You can leave the menu again by operating the
button 12.
7. Select the required ID by pressing button 12. Using the
buttons 10 (tens) and 11 (units), you can now set the required
ID. You can leave the menu again by operating the button 12.
8. Switch on the M6-TTL flash unit(s) which is/are to be
controlled by the TTL-TRIGGER and operate the
synchronisation button.

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Fig.: Synchronisation button
9. You can now control your M6-TTL completely wireless-free.
Important note: All M6-TTL units within your flash set-up
must be set to the same channel (CH) so that the units flash
synchronously, as required, when triggered by the TTL-
TRIGGER.
By selecting the ID, you are giving each flash unit in your flash
set-up a "name" (ID no.) so that each unit can be controlled
individual via the TTL-TRIGGER (power, setting light, etc.).
Accordingly, the CH and ID on the TTL-TRIGGER and the
controlled M6-TTL flash unit(s) must match.

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TTL-Trigger N
For Nikon cameras

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Button layout:
1. Mode selection Group A
•TTL (I-TTL mode)
•M (Manual mode)
•FP (High speed synchronisation)
•Group A OFF (---)
2. Mode selection Group B
•TTL (I-TTL mode)
•M (Manual mode)
•FP (High speed synchronisation)
•Group B OFF (---)
3. Mode selection Group C
•TTL (I-TTL mode)
•M (Manual mode)
•FP (High speed synchronisation)
•GroupC OFF (---)
4. Setting light ON/OFF (Global)
5. Power regulation (TTL, M), Flash duration (FP) & Group A
ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).
6. Power regulation (TTL, M), Flash duration (FP) & Group B
ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).
7. Power regulation (TTL, M), Flash duration (FP) & Group C

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ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).
8. Power regulation setting light ON/OFF (set values with buttons
10, 11).
9. Acoustic charging check ON/OFF
10. Flash power"–", Setting light "–", Channel selection ON,
Channel selection "–", ID selection (tens)
11. Flash power"+", Setting light "+", Channel selection "+", AF
auxiliary light ON/OFF, ID selection (units)
12. Channel selection OFF, ID selection ON/OFF, & Sequence
mode (SEQ) ON/OFF (set values with buttons 10, 11).
13. Trigger ON/OFF, TEST
14. Operating display, display wireless connection active

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Operating modes
TTL (Thru the lens) mode
In TTL mode, the M6-TTL automatically adjusts to the flash
measurement mode of the camera. In coordination with the
flash control of the camera, the M6-TTL automatically
regulates the flash power. If required, an exposure adjustment
can be carried out, which can be set in steps of a third up to
±3 f-stops.
1. Within the required Group (A, B, C), select "TTL"mode by
operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).
2. If Group (Gr. A, B, C), Channel (CH) and ID (ID) have been
selected at the M6-TTL according to the settings on the TTL-
TRIGGER, the M6-TTL can now be controlled remotely.
3. Operate, depending on Group (A, B, C), button 5, 6 or 7to
activate the exposure adjustment. The value of the exposure
adjustment is now marked in the display of the TTL-TRIGGER
and the arrow symbols that appear above buttons 10, 11 can
now be used to set the exposure adjustment on the M6-TTL in
steps of a third up to ±3 steps.
4. Use button 12 to leave the exposure adjustment menu again.
(After seven seconds the menu is left automatically).

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Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in TTL mode
Fig.: M6-TTL Display in TTL mode (Nikon I-TTL)

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Note for Nikon cameras: If the "FP" function is activated in the
camera menu, the high speed synchronisation is also
automatically active in TTL mode and all the specified shutter
speeds of the camera can be used.
If the "FP" function in the camera menu is activated, the M6-
TTL automatically switches to "FP" mode as from an exposure
value of 1/250 or 1/320 sec..

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M (Manual) mode
In manual mode, the M6-TTL can be used like a classic flash
unit, e.g. for studio operation. The power is regulated with the
power regulator via eight apertures in 1/3 f-stops (1/128 –
1/1).
1. Within the required Group (A, B, C), select "M"mode by
operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).
2. If Group (Gr. A, B, C), Channel (CH) and ID (ID) are selected
at the M6-TTL according to the settings on the TTL-TRIGGER,
the M6-TTL can now be controlled remotely.
3. Operate, depending on Group (A, B, C), button 5, 6 or 7 to
activate power regulation. The power value is now marked in
the display of the TTL-TRIGGER, and the arrow symbols that
appear above the buttons10 ,11 can now be used to set the
flash power on the M6-TTL via eight apertures in steps of a
third.
4. Use button 12 to leave the power regulation menu again.
(After seven seconds the menu is left automatically).

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Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in M mode
Fig.: M6-TTL Display in M mode

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FP (Focal Plane) mode / High speed
synchronisation
For high speed synchronisation, you can use the M6-TTL in
"FP" at all shutter speeds that are specified by the camera you
are using *. In addition, defined flash times of 1/8000,
1/11000, 1/13000, 1/14000 sec** can be set at the M6-TTL
for high speed synchronisation.
1. Within the required Group (A, B, C),select "FP" mode by
operating the corresponding buttons (1, 2, 3).
2. If Group (Gr. A, B, C), Channel (CH) and ID (ID) are selected
at the M6-TTL according to the settings on the TTL-TRIGGER,
the M6-TTL can now be controlled remotely.
3. Operate, depending on Group (A, B, C), button 5, 6 or 7 to
activate high speed synchronisation. The flash duration (FP =
shutter speeds/flash duration is specified by the camera your
are using) is now marked in the display of the TTL-TRIGGER,
and the arrow symbols that appear above buttons10 ,11 can
now be used to set the required flash duration at the M6-TTL.
4. Use button 12 to leave the FP menu again. (After seven
seconds the menu is left automatically).

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Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in FP mode
Fig.: M6-TTL Display in FP mode

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Note for Nikon cameras: If the "FP" function is activated in the
camera menu, then high speed synchronisation is also
automatically activated in TTL mode and all the specified
shutter speeds of the camera can be used.

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Sequence mode (SEQ) via radio
SEQ (sequence) mode allows you to flash several times within
a bulb exposure in order, for example, to show the movements
of an athletic or similar as a motion sequence in a photo *.
To activate SEQ mode, keep button 12 pressed down for three
seconds. The display of the TTL-TRIGGER then switches over
to the sequence menu. (Keep button 12 pressed down for
around three seconds to leave the sequence menu again).
Fig.: TTL-TRIGGER N in SEQ mode

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Fig.: M6-TTL Display in SEQ mode via radio
Button layout:
1. Sequence mode Group A, ON/OFF
2. Sequence mode Group B, ON/OFF
3. Sequence mode Group C, ON/OFF
4. Setting light ON/OFF (Global)
5. Select number of flashes (1-40)
6. Select frequency Hz (1-100)
7. Select flash power (1/128 –1/1)
8. Power regulation setting light ON/OFF
9. Acoustic charging check ON/OFF
10. Number of flashes "–", Frequency "–",Flash power"–", Setting