Orlit ROVER RT TTL User manual
Rover RT TTL
Wireless 300ws
off camera flash system
Portable Lightweight Lithium Power
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Thank You for Choosing ORLIT!
TTL Flash Extraordinaire.
The new ORLIT ROVER RT TTL WIRELESS STROBE represents a
triumph in wireless Canon RT technologies! The Orlit Rover RT
TTL is a 300ws lightweight portable strobe, compatible with RT
radio system and Orlit TR series transmitters for remote power
control. The incredible amount of raw energy and innovation in
these compact and lightweight units make the RT System the
first choice of Canon professional photographers, and the Orlit
Rover RT TTL is the perfect solution for the pro photographer
on the move. With a focus on portable lighting, the RT
compatible collection hopes to free your camera to go out and...
ROVE.
Please read all the information contained in this user’s guide
carefully, keep it in a safe place and share it with other users.
Let us know how you are enjoying this new monolight and share
your successes with us.
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Features Include
•300ws 190GN superb power in the most miniaturized head and power
pack package for studio and location
•Built in 2.4Ghz ORLIT RT radio system for full Canon RT ETTL built-in
remote control
•Very fast 0.3 – 1.3 second recycle time
•Incredible long-life battery using Lithium Ion Technology, with a
replaceable 14.8V / 2,500mAh battery module
•9 stop power range from full to 1/256 in 1/3 and 1/10 stop increments
•EV TTL Override Adjustment from -3.0 to +3.0EV
•Up to 20 exposures per second capability
•10W LED Modeling Light (Tungsten Equivalent, 3200ºK) with manual
and proportional modeling lamp intensity settings
•Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm Radio Slave Modes
•Backward compatible with the Flashpoint Rovelight radio control
system for manual output control and triggering
•Industry benchmark range and interference avoidance with the new
Orlit RT Radio System
•Links wirelessly with Orlit RT-600Canon TTL Speedlight
•Recycle audio signal
•IGBT technology for shorter flash durations and HSS to 1/8000s
•Action stopping Freeze Mode in Manual – 1/800s – 1/19000s
•Wireless Range – 980ft/300m plus with Orlit TR-Q6C/N/S/F as
Transmitter
•Groups – A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J
•16 Channels
•Overheat Protection
•Continuous Capture remote mode sense
•Can also be triggered optically, or with a standard 3.5mm sync cord
•Tilt head with integrated umbrella mount
•Vents and automatic fans for cooler, quieter running lights
•Battery dot-matrix LCD panel with clear and convenient operation
•Stable color temperature at 5500° +/-150°K over the normal power
range
•Extensive Custom Functions
•Auto Memory Recall
•Mini USB Port for Firmware Upgrades
•2 Year Warranty
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For Your Safety
Please do not put the Rover RT TTL in an environment where flammable
liquid is likely to come into contact with this product.
Do not use the strobe unit in the presence of flammable gases,
chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstances, these
materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this strobe
unit and fire may result.
This product contains high-voltage electronic parts. Touching the high-
voltage circuit inside it may result in electric shock. Do not disassemble.
Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an
authorized maintenance center. Please do not attempt repairs to your
lighting equipment personally.
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
Please dry your hands before handling the equipment, as wet hand are
dangerous to both the equipment and to you.
Please do not touch the flash tube or modeling lamp with bare hand.
Do not use any power supply other than the included one to charge the
battery. Please do not use the flash while the battery is connected to the
charger.
Please do not plug the charger in until after you have connected it to
the battery.
Do not insert metal parts into any lighting equipment, except the special
umbrella channel. Please ensure that you have firmly tightened the
handle on the umbrella bracket before using it to support the unit.
Please do not fire the strobe at very close distance to people, pets or
items, as the strobe releases intense heat and can cause damage and
serious injury.
This strobe has an over-heat protection circuit, rapid continuous firing
will cause the strobe to slow operation and trigger a “cool down” period.
After this period, the strobe will resume normal operation. You may also
reboot the strobe by cycling the power off and then on.
The strobe has a locking pin to ensure secure operation. To avoid
damage, slide the release before removing any reflectors or accessories.
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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Content
Welcome......................................................................................................3
Safety notes ...............................................................................................5
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Quick menu ............................................................................................... 9
Operation ..................................................................................................10
TTL mode..................................................................................................10
M mode ....................................................................................................... 11
Feature Notes.......................................................................................... 12
Battery maintenance ............................................................................ 13
Technical parameter..............................................................................14
Warranty.................................................................................................... 15
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1) Flash Tube
2) Umbrella socket
3) Light head tilt lock
4) Light stand lock knob
5) Light head power cable
6) Lithium battery
7) Battery charge socket
8) Light head socket
9) Power switch / Modeling lamp
10) Function button
11) Power output knob / OK
12) Sync cord socket
13) Flash test button
14) GR (Group): A / B / C / D / E / F /G/ H / I / J
15) CH (Channel): 00~15
16) MODE Display: M / TTL
17) Power output display: TTL: -3.0 to +3.0 EV / M: 1.0~9.0 /
HSS: 6.0~9.0
18) Battery
19) Modeling lamp
20) SYNC MODE: Normal / HSS / Freeze
21) Recycle Beep
22)Optical Cell
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TTL-C
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LCD Panel Menus
Settings and Options
MODE
SYNC
MENU21 GR ID
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Orlit Rover RT TTL Operation
Power on/off
Switch on: Long press on the POWER button [9]
The LCD screen lights up and enters the operation interface.
Switch off: Long press on the POWER button [9]
LCD screen turns off.
The Orlit Rover RT TTL can operate in two modes to satisfy the
photographers’ different demands and preferences.
TTL MODE
(1) Press the 1st Function [Menu] button (10) and switch to MENU1.
Press the 4th Function button for selection of wireless channel to
TTL-C (Canon), TTL-N (Nikon) TTL-S (Sony), or TTL-F (Fujifilm).
(2) Press the 2nd Function [Mode] button (10) and switch to TTL mode.
(3) Press the 3rd Function [Sync] button to choose the sync
mode: Normal [NOR] mode or HSS high speed sync mode.
(4) Press the 1st Function button [10] and switch to MENU2 to set up
CH (channel) and GR (Group). The value must be the same as the
remote trigger transmitter device.
(5) Press the 1st Function button [10] and switch to MENU3.
(6) Press the 2nd Function button [10] to control the Recycle Beep.
(7) Short press the Modeling Lamp button [9] to control the
modeling lamp.
(8) The TTL EV adjustment range is -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV. For 1/10 f-stop
increments: Turn the Power output knob [11] directly to change the
power. For 1 f-stop increments: Long press the Power output knob
[11]. The power value becomes green. Turn the knob to change the
power in full stops.
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M (Manual) Mode
(1) Press the 1st Function button [10] to switch to MENU1, and press the
4th Function button to switch wireless channel to TTL-C (Canon),
TTL-N (Nikon) TTL-S (Sony), or TTL-F (Fujifilm).
(2) Press the 2nd Function button [10] and switch to M (Manual) mode.
(3) Press the 3rd Function button [10] to choose sync, Normal [NOR]
mode or HSS (high speed sync mode), or Freeze [FRE] mode.
(4) Press the 1st Function button [10] to switch to MENU2 to select the
CH (Channel) and GR (Group).
All remote receiver flashes must be set to the same values as the
trigger transmitter device.
(5) Press the 1st Function button [10] and switch to MENU3.
(6) Press the 3rd Function button [10] to switch the Recycle Beep on
or off.
(7) Short press Modeling Lamp button [9] to control the modeling lamp.
(8) Power output adjustment range: 1.0~9.0 in 1/10 f-stop increments.
For 1/10 f-stop increments: Turn the Power output knob [11] directly
to change the power. For 1 f-stop increments: Long press the Power
output knob [11]. The power value becomes green. Turn the knob to
change the power in full stops.
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Important Orlit Rover RT TTL Feature Notes
1. Freeze mode [FRE]
Freeze mode can be used only in M (Manual) mode. The mode pro-
vides the shortest flash duration for ultra stop action.
2. Wireless remote control
When TTL-C (Canon), TTL-N (Nikon) TTL-S (Sony), or
TTL-F (Fujifilm) is selected in wireless remote control on screen,
Rover RT TTL is set to be triggered or controlled ONLY by an Orlit
or Canon RT TTL trigger.
When A6 is selected in wireless remote control on screen, Rover RT
TTL can be controlled by a TR-A6 or TRS-V transmitter offered by
Flashpoint. In this mode, GR does not appear on the Rover RT TTL.
Set the TRS-V in the same channel on the Rover RT TTL.
When TRS is selected in wireless remote control on screen, Rover RT
TTL can be controlled by a TRS transmitter offered by Flashpoint. In
this mode, GR does not appear on Rover RT TTL. Set the TRS to the
same channel on the Rover RT TTL.
3. Overheat protection
In the event of thermal overheating, the Rover RT TTL will automati-
cally go into overheat protection mode, display an OH symbol on the
LCD and shut down. When the unit cools down sufficiently, the flash
will start to work again.
4. Continuous Capture
When the camera is set to continuous capture mode, or high speed
repetitive shooting, the power output range of Rover RT TTL is 1.0 to
3.0. However, Rover RT TTL does not have any confirmation display of
continuous capture mode on the LCD panel.
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For optimal performance, the battery should be maintained by following
these instructions. Only use the Orlit battery charger 14.8V 2500mAh.
1) Battery capacity check
Press CHECK button to check current battery capacity.
4 sections: 100~75% / 3 sections: 75~50% / 2 sections: 50~25%
1 sections: 25~5% / 0 sections: less than 5%
2) Lithium battery care and maintenance
Lithium battery (DC 14.8V 2500mAh), the new battery achieves
optimal performance only after two or three complete charge and
discharge cycles. Li-ion battery can be charged and discharged
approximately 300 times. When the flash recycle time increases or
the battery usage time shortens, replace the cell with a new original
Orlit battery.
Environmental temperature effects the useful life and recharge efficien-
cy of the battery. Battery capacity is reduced if allowed to overheat
or freeze. The battery works best in an ambient temperature range of
59~77F. When environment temperature is lower than 32F, the battery
capability will be limited even at full power. Charge a depleted battery
immediately to protect the capacity and life span. Do not ignore the low
voltage warning on the battery level indicator.
To avoid battery deterioration, please wait 10 minutes to cool the bat-
tery every time after using the Rover RT TTL. Turn off the power switch
or disconnect with charger before taking out battery. Please complete a
full recharge if the unit has not been used for 3 months.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Do not short circuit. Do not expose to rain or immerse in water. This battery is not waterproof.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not keep on charger for more than 24 hours. Store in dry, cool,
ventilated places. Do not put near or into fire. Dead batteries should be disposed according
to local regulations. If the battery had not been used for over 3 months, please complete a full
recharge.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery release button battery lock charging socket
Attaching the Battery Module:
1. Align battery module lock tab to the left side
of the power pack.
2. Slightly press the power pack down over the
right side of the battery.
3. The battery is locked in place when you hear a
‘click’ sound
To release the battery, press the battery release
button
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Product name Orlit Rover RT TTL
Product code ORLFRLRTK
Guide number GN 190ft / 58m @ ISO 100
Maximum power 300ws
Flash power variation Manual: 1.0~9.0
HSS: 6.0~9.0
TTL: -3.0 to +3.0 EV
1 f-stop / 0.1 f-stop increments
Recycling time 0.3~1.3s
Flash mode M / TTL mode
SYNC mode Normal / HSS / Freeze
Flash duration (t=0.5) NOR: 1/800~1/8000s
Freeze: 1/800~1/19000s
Color temperature NOR: 5500°K +/-150°K
Freeze: 5500°K +/-800°K
Modeling lamp 10W LED
Canon Wireless receiver Built-in RT 2.4GHz
Channel / Group CH: 00~15 / GR: A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J
RF Wireless Receiver Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm
SYNC socket 3.5mm
SYNC voltage DC 5V
Battery DC 14.8V 2500mAh
Thermal safety Overheat protection system
USB firmware update support Yes
Weight 4.2lb / 1.92kg
Dimensions Head: 4.1x5.7” / 105x145mm
Battery Pack: 6.5x2.6x7.7” / 165x67x195mm
Technical Specification
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3. Rovelight RT 800AC
4. RT600-C Speedlite
5. Rovelight RT 610
6. RoveLight RT 601
7. Rover RT
8. ST-RT Wireless Transmitter
9. TR-Q6 RT Studio Flash Trigger
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Two Year ORLIT Limited Warranty
Orlit warrants to the original purchaser that your Orlit product shall be free
from defects in material 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 specifications. 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 accident, abuse, misapplication, or any unauthorized repair,
modification or disassembly, improper operation or maintenance, normal
wear and tear, or usage not in accordance with product instructions or
connection to improper voltage supply, use of consumables, such as
replacement batteries, not supplied by Orlit, except where such restriction is
prohibited by applicable law.
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 specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights, including a longer warranty duration that 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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