Orlit TR-Q6 Series User manual

Studio Flash Trigger
TR-Q6 TTL
For the Rovelight RT Series
Canon TR-Q6RTC
Nikon TR-Q6N
Sony TR-Q6S
Fujifilm TR-Q6F

Thank you for purchasing the ORLIT TR-Q6
TTL Wireless Radio Studio Transmitter.
TR-Q6 RTC is designed especially for CANON cameras (RT Radio system Compatable).
TR-Q6N is designed especially for NIKON camera.
TR-Q6S is designed especially for SONY cameras.
TR-Q6F is designed especially for FUJIFILM cameras.
Please read all the information contained in this user’s guide carefully,
keep it in a safe place and share it with other users.
The ORLIT TR-Q6 Series TTL Transmitter adds TTL function to a studio
environment. When used on the camera’s hot shoe, a photographer can eas-
ily adjust the exposure for Orlit Rovelight RT610 TTL and RT601 Monolights,
Orlit RT600C Speedlites, and Orlit Rovelight RT600/800 AC Monolights.
The ORLIT APP especially designed for the TR-Q6 for iPhones and Android
Smartphones, blends the harmony of beauty and innovative function into a
device that seems to anticipate the needs of photo connoisseurs.
Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission, and sensitive
reaction, it gives photographers wide flexibility and control over their strobist
setups. With the ORLIT TR-Q6 TTL Transmitter, high speed synchronization
is available for most of camera flashes which support TTL. The max flash
synchronization speed for HSS is up to 1/8000s, when the camera has a max
camera shutter speed of 1/8000s.

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ORLIT TR-Q6 Series TTL Transmitter are not compatible to any other brand
of wireless triggering system. ORLIT TR-Q6 RTC TTL Transmitter may not
be compatible with some older models of cameras. Canon cameras
manufactured before 2012 have limited functionality with the TR-Q6 Series.
Thank You for Choosing ORLIT! TTL Flash Extraordinaire.
Let us know how you are enjoying this new transmitter and share
your successes with us.
If any questions or concerns arise as you use this flash, please write to
[e-mail] or call 212-647-9300 for personal technical support.
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For Your Safety
• Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions. Please dry your hands before handling the equipment.
• To prevent damage to delicate electronic parts, do not leave or store the
TR-Q6 in environments where the ambient temperature is over 122°F/50°C
(e.g. in automobile in the sun).
• Do not use any power supply other than AAA batteries.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts on the hotshoe foot or battery or
contact them with any conductive materials.
• Please don’t attempt to repair or disassemble the ORLIT TRQ6 TTL
Transmitter. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent
to an authorized maintenance center.
• In case of abnormal function, sparks, excessive heat, flames or smoke,
immediately power off the unit and disconnect the battery if possible.
Have it checked by an authorized technician.

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WIRELESS
SIGNAL INDICATOR
HIGH DEFINITION
WIDE-ANGLE LCD SCREEN
MODE
GROUP
SYNC
MODELING LAMP
HEAD STATUS
“+”
TEST
HOT SHOE UNLOCK BUTTON
POWER
CHANNEL
“-”
USB FIRMWARE UPDATE
2.5mm SYNC SOCKET
HOT SHOE
BATTERY HOUSE
2 x 1.5V AAA BATTERY

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Orlit TR-Q6 Screen Key
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1. Power Value
M manual mode - 1.0 ~ 9.0
(minimum power output 1.0, maximum power output 9.0)
TTL automatic mode --- 3.0 ~ + 3.0
(minimum exposure compensation value -3.0, maximum exposure
compensation value +3.0)
2. Group A / B / C
(In the same CH channel, three GR groups can be independently con-
trolled, the number of flashes in each group is not limited.)

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3. Shooting Mode : M Manual Mode /TTL Automatic Exposure
Mode
4. Flash Sync Mode : Front Curtain Sync (no icon display, default flash
mode) Rear curtain sync High-speed flash sync mode
(Shutter speed synchronized with the flash, shutter speed up to 1 /8000s)
5. Bluetooth icon : long press SYNC button for 1 second, Bluetooth will
turn on or off. (With the Bluetooth function, you can control flash through
the Orlit APP on an Apple / Android mobile phone)
6. Channel : CH00 ~ CH15 totally 16 wireless channels.
7. For complete instructions for use in Canon RT mode (ZBG),
including setting the ID, see page 9.

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Orlit TR-Q6 Canon RT
The Orlit Q6 transmitter for canon has 2 modes: RT and RF.
Lets take a step back and understand why: Canon created the 600-EX-RT
flash which uses its RT radio system. The RT radio system was designed
for controlling SPEEDLIGHTS only. Orlit expanded the line with its own
(large) RT monolight units, however these units offer functions not
available on speedlights; for example, 1/10 of a stop adjustment, and
modeling lamps. While the units will work in RT radio system mode to
allow integration with RT speedlights, for maximum function use Orlit
transmitters and strobes ONLY, in RF mode, which allows these controls.
By default the Orlit TR-Q6-C will be in RF mode, for providing maximum
function with Orlit monolights. BUT FOR INTEGRATING WITH SPEED-
LIGHTS (FROM CANON OR ORLIT) YOU WILL NEED TO BE IN RT MODE.
The easiest way to determine if the transmitter is in RF or RT mode is to be
aware that RF mode does not use IDs.
If the transmitter is displaying ONLY channels on the bottom right, it is
in RF mode. To switch to RT mode for integrating with speedlights, press
the power button briefly. The channel display will now cycle between the
channel symbol and the ID symbol. You are now in RT mode.

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Use the CH button to set both the channel and ID. Remember that the
channel and ID must be the same on the transmitter and all units.
For maximum stability, use ID 0000 (00) or 0001 (01) only.
Once the unit has “linked” to the remote lights using Canon’s RT
protocols, the unit will display a Radio Tower icon. This functions like the
green LINK indicator on canon flashes.
How to set the Canon RT mode (ZGB) :
Short-press power switch , RT mode (ZGB) will be
active and LCD will display channel and ID values
intermittently. Press briefly again to use RF mode.
(RF mode will be shut down automatically under RT mode)
How to set ID under Canon RT mode (ZGB)
Short-press power switch to change to Canon RT mode (ZGB), as
described above. Short press the CH button to change the display from
CH to ID. Use the Plus or Minus buttons to change the value to match the
linked flash units.

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TR-Q6 Interface Screens
TR-Q6 Smart Transmitter Interface Orlit TTL Interface
Step 1: Long press POWER switch for 1 second to turn on.
Step 2: Set wireless mode according to the camera brand.
“Canon / Nikon / Sony / Fujifilm F
Step 3: Set same CH and GR on transmitter and flash. Press the <CH> button , the CH icon
will blink Press the plus or minus button to adjust to select CH; Press
the GR button The GR icon will blink. Press the plus or minus button to adjust to
select GR. Such as: set transmitter and flash both at - CH06 , GR A
Note: The lights will flash under same CHs and can be adjusted separately under different GRs.
Step 4: Press <TEST> button to test if the flash syncs with the transmitter.
Step 5: Press the <MODE> button to switch between “M” manual mode & “TTL” auto mode.
Step 6: Press the <SYNC> button to switch between: “Front curtain sync”/“Rear curtain
sync”/“High Speed sync”
Step 7: Press the <LAMP>button to turn on or off the modeling lamp.
Step 8: Press the <SLEEP> button to enter into sleep mode.
Step 9: How to set Canon RT mode (ZGB) Short-press power switch , RT mode (ZGB)
will be selected. The LCD shows both. CH/ID values, intermittently. Short-press
CH button to switch the icon from CH to ID. Plus or minus the value of ID until it is
the same as the flash units you are linking.

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Setting Up the ORLIT App
FREEZE
RATIO SLEEP
iPhone: Search APP Store for ORLIT
Android Smartphone: Search Play Store for ORLIT
Download and install.
Step 1: Long press the power switch to turn on TR-Q6.
Step 2: Long press the <SYNC> to turn on the Bluetooth function,
the Bluetooth icon will show on display
Step 3: Turn on the Bluetooth function on the phone
Step 4: Click the APP on the phone, click “Search the device”,
choose TR-Q6 in the “Select Device”
Step 5: Set or select the studio number “STUDIO 1”
STUDIO
1
Step 6: Click to enter the “STUDIO 1” main menu
Step 7: Click the “ ” icon to add the GROUP
Step 8: Long press the group icon to delete the group
GR
A
Step 9: Click the Group icon to set the flash
Step 10: Press the return icon “ ” to return to the main menu
Step 11: Click the quickly setting area for power setting
Step 12: Press the icon to select M Manual/TTL Auto Mode
Step 13: Press the icon to select the front curtain sync/rear curtain sync/high speed sync function
Step 14: Slide the function icon to see the next function page

Technical Parameters
Model: TR-Q6RTC Canon, TR-Q6N Nikon, TR-Q6S Sony,
TR-Q6F Fujifilm
Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz
Maximum Sync Distance: 984ft/300m (Optimal 328ft/100m)
CH Channel: CH00~CH15 (In the effective working range, up to 16 flash
sets can be set at the same time, without interference with
each other.
GR Group: A/B/C (In the same CH channel, three GR groups can be
independently controlled, the number of flashes in each
group is not limited.)
Mode: TTL Automatic Mode / M Manual Mode
Sync: Front curtain sync / Rear curtain sync / High Speed sync
Standard Flash Top Sync Speed Canon 1/250s /Nikon 1/320s /Sony 1/250s /Fujifilm 1/125s
High Speed Flash Sync Speed Canon / Nikon / Sony / Fujifilm to 1/8000s
Bluetooth Effective Working Distance: 33ft/10m
Wireless Remote Control: Supports Apple/Android mobile phone App software control
Firmware Update: Supports USB firmware update
Size: 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.6 in / 92 x 60 x 40mm
Weight: 3.5oz / 100g

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and workmanship for the period of two (2) years from the date of purchase (or delivery as may be
required in certain jurisdictions), or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever comes later.
Orlit’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at Orlit’s option,
to repair or replace the hardware, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or
such other place as Orlit may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt.
Orlit may, at its option, replace your product, offer to provide a
functionally equivalent product, or repair any product with new,
refurbished or used parts as long as such parts are in compliance with the product’s technical speci-
fications. Any replacement hardware
product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty
period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer, or for any additional
period of time that may be applicable in your jurisdiction. If the
product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model
of equivalent quality and function. This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from
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operation or maintenance, normal wear and tear, or usage not in accordance with product instruc-
tions or connection to improper voltage supply, use of consumables, such as replacement
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Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the
original purchaser and the country in which the product was purchased. This warranty gives you
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may vary under local laws. To start a warranty claim contact the Orlit Customer Service
Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the
defective product to Orlit, along with the RMA number and proof of purchase.

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7. Rover RT
8. ST-RT Wireless Transmitter
9. TR-Q6 RT Studio Flash Trigger

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