Phottix Atlas II User manual

Phottix Atlas II - 2.4 GHz
Flash TriggerInstructions

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Parts
1. Power Switch
2. Transmit / Receive Mode Switch
3. DC Power Port
4. Channel Selector Switch
5. Test / Shutter Button
6. Flash Hot Shoe Connection
7. Camera Hot Shoe Connection
8. Locking Ring
9. Flash in/out Port
10. Flash out Port
11. Shutter Release Port
12. Antennae
13. Tripod Lug
14. Battery Cover
15. Battery Compartment
16. Status LED

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1. The Phottix Atlas II hot shoe connection is
designed to re speedlight-type ashes that
are triggered by the center contact. Some
ashes (by Nissin, Sigma, and other manufac-
turers) may not be triggered by the center hot
shoe contact but by specic secondary
contacts. Please check your ash manual for
specics. These ashes can be red by PC Sync
cable if available.
2. The Atlas II is designed to work in Manual
Exposure mode and has no TTL functions.
3. Transmit or receive mode must be set on the
transceivers, the Atlas II will not do both at the
same time.
4. The Phottix Atlas II is not compatible with
previous Phottix Atlas series ash triggers.
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Tip:Turn o all devices – ashes/strobes,
cameras, and Phottix Atlas II transceivers -
when connecting and disconnecting devices.
The Phottix Atlas II has limited compatibility
with Phottix Odin, Strato II Multi 5-in-1 and
Phottix Strato 4-in-1 Wireless Trigger Systems.
1. Phottix Odin TCUs set on Channel 1, 2, 3 or 4
and in any group will trigger the Phottix Atlas II
set on Channel 1, 2, 3 or 4. Other Odin TCU
functions will not work with the Atlas II. Using
Odin TCUs in HSS mode may cause issues with
ash sync when using the Atlas II.
2. Phottix Strato II Transmitter set on Channel
1, 2, 3 or 4 and in any group will trigger the
Phottix Atlas II set on Channel 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Please Note
Compatibility

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1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it
away from the Atlas II. The battery cover will
snap open.
2. Lift the battery cover.
3. Insert AA batteries as shown.
4. Close the battery cover and push the cover
back into the locked position.
1. The Test / Shutter Button will test re remote
For Remote Use See: Using the Atlas II as a
wireless remote and Using the Atlas II
as a wired remote below.
1. The Status LED on the front of the Phottix
Atlas II will ash green when it is ready to
3. Phottix Strato transmitters will trigger the
Atlas II on Channels 1 to 4.
4. The Atlas II will not trigger Strato II Multi or
Odin receivers.
5. The Atlas II will trigger Strato receivers.
Inserting Batteries
Test / Shutter Button
Status LED
ashes/strobes or take a photo as a wireless
remote when the Phottix Atlas II is set in Tx
(transmit mode).
2. The Test / Shutter Button takes a photo when
used as a wired remote and connected to a
camera with a Phottix Accessory Cable.
3. To Test: Press the Test / Shutter Button –
remote ashes connected to Phottix Atlas II
transceivers set in Rx (receive mode) and on the
same channel, will re.

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1. To turn on the Phottix Atlas II – move the
power switch to the “ON” position.
2. To turn o the Phottix Atlas II – move the
power switch to the “OFF” position.
1. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch to Tx
for transmit mode. This can be used on a
camera hot shoe to trigger remote ashes or to
take photos when using the Atlas II as a wire-
Turning units on/o Setting Channels
Setting Transmit or Receive Mode
less remote shutter release.
2. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch to
Rx for receive mode. This can be used to
trigger remote ashes or cameras when using
the Atlas II as a wireless remote shutter release.
1. The Phottix Atlas II has four channel settings.
2. Move the Channel Selector Switch to 1, 2, 3,
or 4 to select a channel.
3. Make sure all Phottix Atlas II transceivers,
both on the camera and attached to
ashes/strobes, are on the same channel.
4. Atlas II transceivers in Rx (receive) mode set
to channels dierent from the channel set on
the Atlas II set to Tx (transmit) mode will not
re.
transmit or receive signals. The LED will turn
solid red when a signal is sent or received.
2. When the battery power is very low, the
Status LED will ash green light every 0.5
seconds. Please change the batteries (see
above).

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1. Turn o the camera and Phottix Atlas II
transceiver.
2. Slide the Atlas II transceiver into the
camera’s hot shoe mount.
3. Turn the Atlas II locking ring until tight.
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Tx (transmit mode).
5. Turn on the Phottix Atlas II and the camera.
6. Set the camera and ash to Manual mode.
1. Turn o the ash and the Phottix Atlas II
transceiver.
Connecting to the camera hot shoe
Connecting a ash
to the Atlas II hot shoe
2. Slide the ash into the transceiver’ s hot shoe
mount.
3. Lock the ash with the ash’ s locking
mechanism.
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode).
5. Turn on the Phottix Atlas II and ash.
6. Set the ash to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the ash to discharge
once after turning on the Phottix Atlas II.
1. Turn o the ash/strobe and the Phottix
Atlas II transceiver.
Connecting a ash
or studio light by cable

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2. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix
Atlas II Flash in/out port or Flash out port.
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the
ash or studio strobe (A 6.3 mm adaptor is
included for studio strobes with larger ports).
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode).
5. Turn on the ash/strobe, Phottix Atlas II and
camera.
6. Set the ash/strobe to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the ash to discharge
once after turning on the Phottix Atlas II.
Connecting a local ash on a
bracket
(The Atlas II will trigger a local ash on
a bracket and a remote manual
ash/strobe equipped with a Phottix
Atlas II)
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1. Turn o the camera, ash/strobe and the
Phottix Atlas II transceiver.
2. Mount a Phottix Atlas II in the camera’ s hot
shoe port.
3. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix
Atlas II Flash in/out port or Flash out port.
4. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the
ash’s PC Sync port.
5. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Tx (transmit mode).

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One Phottix Atlas II can be used to trigger two
studio strobes or two ashes. Both ashes or
studio strobes must be of the same brand,
model, and voltage. DO NOT USE DIFFERENT
FLASHES! Flashes have dierent trigger volt-
ages – use the same make and model. Phottix
is not responsible for damage resulting from
improper use.
1. Turn o the camera, ash/strobe, and the
Connecting two ashes /
studio lights
Phottix Atlas II transceiver.
2. Connect compatible cables to the Atlas II
Flash in/out port and Flash out port.
3. Connect the cables to two ashes or strobes.
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode).
5. Turn on the ash/strobe, Phottix Atlas II and
camera.
6. Set the ash to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the ash to discharge
once after turning on the Phottix Atlas II.
6. Turn on the camera, Phottix Atlas II and
ash.
7. Set the camera and ash to Manual mode.
* It is not unusual for the ash to discharge
once after turning on the Phottix Atlas II.

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1. Turn o the camera, ash, and the Phottix
Atlas II transceiver.
2. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix
Atlas II Flash in/out port.
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the
camera’s PC Sync port.
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Tx (transmit mode).
5. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas II. Set
the camera to Manual mode.
6. Releasing the camera shutter will re the hot
Connecting to the camera PC Sync
Port*
(A ash on the camera hot shoe, the
Atlas II connected to the camera PC
Sync port)
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Using the Atlas II as a wireless
remote*
1. Turn o the camera and the Phottix Atlas II
transceiver.
2. Attach the correct Phottix Accessory Cable
for your camera make and model to the
Shutter Release Port on the Atlas II.
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the
camera’ s remote port.
shoe mounted ash, simultaneously
transmitting a signal from the camera to the
PC Sync attached Phottix Atlas II. The Atlas II
will trigger any remote ashes or strobes
connected to Phottix Atlas II transceivers on
the same channel set in Rx (receive) mode.
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Using the Atlas II as a wired remote*
1. Turn o the camera and the Phottix Atlas II
transceiver.
2. Attach the correct Phottix Accessory Cable
for your camera make and model to the
Shutter Release Port on the transceiver.
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the
camera’s remote port.
4. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas II
transceiver.
5. Consult your camera manual for specic
settings for remote use.
6. The attached Phottix Atlas II transceiver will
allow for wired shutter release functions. The
Atlas II test button will work as shutter button
– a half-press will autofocus, a full press will
take a photo.
7. The Atlas II will function as a wired remote
when used with or without batteries and the
power switch set to on or o.
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on
the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode).
5. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas II
transceiver.
6. Consult your camera manual for specic
settings for remote use.
7. Using a second Phottix Atlas II transceiver
set in Tx (transmit mode) will allow for remote
wireless shutter release functions. The Atlas II
test button will work as shutter button – a
half-press will autofocus, a full press will take a
photo.
*On compatible cameras

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Warnings
- This product is a precise electronic instru-
ment. Do not expose to damp environments or
dust.
- Do not drop or crush.
- Do not use harsh chemical(s) or solvents to
clean the Atlas II. Use a soft cloth or lens paper.
- Interference: The Phottix Atlas II transmits
and receives radio signals at 2.4 GHz. Its perfor-
mance can be aected by electrical current,
magnetic elds, and radio signals. Environ-
mental objects, such as large buildings or
walls, trees, fences, or cars can also aect
performance. For best results position the
Atlas II so the antenna is vertical. If you nd
*On compatible cameras your ash will not trigger: 1) reposition the
remote ash or strobe; 2) change the channel
on the Atlas II transceivers.

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Technical Specications
Frequency: 2.4 GHz.
Distance: 350m +
Channel: 4 channels
Batteries: 2 x AA batteries
Max sync speed: 1/250 sec*
Output: Hot shoe, 3.5mm ports, 2.5mm shutter
release port
Attachment: 1/4 tripod lug
Input voltage: 2.2-3.2V （DC input voltage 5V ）
Minimum response time: 650 us
Top ports: 3.5mm, 2.5mm
C/F port voltage handling: 300V
Flash port voltage handling: 300V
Body dimensions: 3.6x5.3x10.2cm
Antenna: 6.0x0.7cm
Weight: 140g
Operating temperature: -15—65 ℃
Storage temperature: -30—85 ℃

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forcompliancecouldvoidthe user'sauthority tooperatethe equipment
NOTE:This equipmenthasbeentestedandfound tocomplywiththe
limitsforaClass Bdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15ofthe FCCRules.
Theselimits aredesigned toprovide reasonableprotectionagainst
harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This equipment
generates,usesand canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if not
installed and used inaccordancewiththeinstructions, maycauseharmful
interferencetoradiocommunications. However,there is noguarantee
that interferencewill notoccur inaparticular installation. If this equipment
doescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,which
canbe determinedbyturningthe equipmentoffand on,theuser is
encouragedtotrytocorrect the interferencebyone or moreofthe
following measures:
-- Reorientor relocatethereceiving antenna.
-- Increase the separationbetweenthe equipmentand receiver.
-- Connect the equipmentintoan outletonacircuitdifferent
fromthattowhichthe receiveris connected.
-- Consultthedealer or anexperienced radio/TVtechnicianfor
help.
FCC ID:P9M-ATLAS
This device complies with Part15 oftheFCC Rules. Operationis subjecttothe
followingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevice maynot causeharmfulinterference,and
(2)this devicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived, including interferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.