Phottix Strato TTL User manual

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MANUEL D’UTILISATION 40
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 59
ISTRUZIONI D’USO 77
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI 95
РУКОВОДСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ 113
说明书 131
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Phottix Strato TTL
for Nikon

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Parts
Transmitter
1. Power Switch
2. Test Button
3. USB Port
4. Shutter Button
5. Status LED
6. Lanyard Slot
7. LCD
8. EV -/+ Adjustment Buttons
9. Channel Selection Button
10. AF-ILL button
11. Battery Compartment
12. Hot Shoe Connector
13. Locking Ring
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Receiver
1. Power Switch
2. Channel Selection Switch
3. Test Button
4. USB Port
5. Shutter Button
6. Status LED
7. Lanyard Slot
8. Hot Shoe Port
9. Sync Cable Port
10. Shutter Cable Port
11. DC 5V Power Port
12. Battery Compartment
13. Cold Shoe / 1/4 x20 mount
14. Locking Ring 9
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The Transmitter LCD
Battery Level Indicator
EV Adjustment Level
Channel
AF-ILL
Key Lock Mode
Tip: Turn off all devices – flashes/strobes,
cameras, and Phottix Strato TTL transmitters
and receivers - when connecting and
disconnecting devices.
Compatibility
The Strato TTL Transmitter is compatible with
other Phottix triggers in the following manner:
1. The Strato TTL Transmitter will trigger
Strato and Strato II Receivers and Atlas II
Transceivers (in RX mode) set to the same
channel.
2. The Strato TTL Transmitter will trigger
Strato II receivers set to any group. All Strato
II Receiver groups will fire if set to the same
channel as the Strato TTL transmitter.
3. The Strato TTL Transmitter will not trigger
Phottix Odin or Ares.
4. Phottix Odin TCU or Atlas II (in Tx mode) or
Ares Transmitter will not trigger Strato TTL
Receivers.

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5. Using the Strato TTL Transmitter in HSS
mode may cause issues with ash sync when
using Strato and Strato II Multi receivers or
Atlas II Transceivers (in RX mode).
Inserting batteries
1. Press the battery cover in while pushing
it away from the Strato TTL transmitter or
receiver. The battery cover will snap open and
slide away from the device.
2. Remove the battery cover from the Strato
TTL.
3. Insert AA batteries.
4. Replace the battery cover and push back
into the locked position.
Battery Level Indicator
When the battery voltage is higher than
2.4V, the battery level indicator icon will
display four bars . As power in the
batteries is depleted the bars displayed in
the battery level indicator icon will disappear
- an approximate indication of how much
power remains in the batteries. Use this as a
rough guide to know when a battery change
is needed. When the batteries are exhausted
the battery level indicator will display an
empty with battery icon .
LCD Backlight on the transmitter
Pressing any button on the transmitter
will illuminate the LCD Backlight for

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approximately 10 seconds. If no buttons on
the transmitter are pressed, the backlight will
go o.
Auto-idle function
The transmitter will enter Auto Idle Mode with
“IDLE” displaying on the LCD after 10 minutes
of inactivity.
Key Lock Mode
1. Pressing and holding the AF-ILL button
for 2 seconds will display a lock icon .
Transmitter Buttons will be locked, pressing
buttons will not make changes.
2. While in Key Lock Mode, pressing and
holding the AF-ILL button for 2 seconds will
unlock the transmitter and the lock icon
will disappear.
Turning transmitter and receiver on/
o
1. To turn on the Phottix Strato TTL
transmitter or receiver– move the power
switch to the“ON”position.
2. To turn off the Phottix Strato TTL
transmitter or receiver - move the power
switch to the“OFF”position.
Test Button
1. The Test Button will test re ashes/strobes.
2. To Test: Press the transmitter Test Button.

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Flashes connected to Phottix Strato TTL
receivers on the same channel will re when
the transmitter test button is pressed.
3. Pressing the receiver Test Button will test
fire flashes or strobes connected to that
receiver.
For Wireless Shutter Release: See Using the
Strato TTL as a wireless shutter release below.
Status LED
1. The Status LED on the Strato TTL transmitter
will flash green once every 2 seconds while
the power is on and turn solid green upon a
half-press of the shutter button (on camera
or the Strato TTL transmitter being used as
a wireless shutter release). The LED will turn
red when sending a signal or taking a photo.
When idle, the Status LED will go out.
2. The Status LED on the Strato TTL receiver
will flash green once every 2 seconds while
the power is on and in standby. The LED
will turn red when a signal is received from
the transmitter and the connected flash or
camera is red.
3. When the battery level is low,the Status
LED on the receiver will ash red once every 2
seconds.
Channels
1. The Strato TTL System has 4 transmission
channels: 1, 2, 3, 4.

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2. Channels can be set on both the
transmitter and receiver.
Setting Channels on the Transmitter
1. Press the Channel Selection Button on the
transmitter.
2. Each press of the button will cycle through
channels 1, 2, 3, 4.
3. Make sure the transmitter channel is the
same as the receivers.
4. Channels are visible on the transmitter LCD.
Setting Channels on the Receiver
1. Move the Channel Selection Switch to
settings 1, 2, 3, or 4.
2. Make sure the receiver is set to the same
channel as the transmitter.
Connecting Strato TTL transmitter to
the camera hot shoe
1. Turn off the camera and Strato TTL
transmitter.
2. Slide the Strato TTL transmitter into the
camera’s hot shoe mount.
3. Turn the Strato TTL locking ring until tight.
4. Turn on the Strato TTL transmitter.
5. Turn on the camera and set the shooting
mode.

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Connecting a ash to the Strato TTL
receiver hot shoe
1. Turn off the flash and the Strato TTL
Receiver.
2. Slide the ash into the receiver’s hot shoe
mount.
3. Lock the flash with the flash’s locking
mechanism.
4. Turn on the flash and the Strato TTL
receiver.
5. Set the ash to TTL mode.
Please Note:
It is not unusual for the flash to discharge
once after turning on the Strato TTL.
Using the Strato TTL to trigger
ashes
1. Half-press the camera shutter button
while the Strato TTL transmitter is connected
to the camera hot shoe and powered on.
When AF-ILL Function is enabled, and it is
dicult for the camera to achieve focus, the
AF assist light of ashes connected to Strato
TTL receivers on the same channel as the
transmitter will illuminate. The Status LEDs on
the transmitter and receiver will turn green.
2. A full-press of the camera shutter button
will fire flashes connected to Strato TTL
receivers on the same channel as the
transmitter. Status LEDs on the Transmitter
and Receiver will turn red.

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Please Note:
-Pressing the Shutter Button on the Strato TTL
transmitter – flashes connected to receivers
on the same channel will not re.
-Pressing the Test Button on the Strato TTL
transmitter – flashes connected to receivers
on the same channel will re.
Adjusting EV Levels
The Strato TTL Flash Trigger System will fire
remote flashes by wireless radio signal. EV
Adjustments can be made to remote ashes
using the EV -/+ Adjustment Buttons on the
transmitter.
To adjust EV levels
1. Press the EV -/+ Adjustment Buttons on
the Strato TTL Transmitter. Changes will be
displayed on the transmitter.
2. Shoot and make additional changes as
needed.
Using Auto-Focus Assist Illuminating
(AF-ILL) Function
Pressing the AF-ILL button to enable or
disable Auto-focus assist function.
1. When this function is enabled: Half pressing
the camera shutter button will illuminate the
AF assist light of ashes.
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pressing the camera shutter button will not
illuminate the AF assist light of ashes.
Please Note:
AF-ILL functions can be set on or off in the
ash custom functions menu. (Please refer to
your ash manual for setting details.
Auto FP High Speed Sync
High Speed Sync functions, with a maximum
shutter speed up to 1/8000 sec., are support
by the Phottix Strato TTL when used with
cameras and ashes oering this function.
1. Auto FP High Speed Sync cannot be set on
the Strato TTL Transmitter.
2. Auto FP needs to be set on the camera
– consult your camera manual for specific
menu settings.
Supported Camera and Flash
Settings
The Phottix Strato TTL Trigger supports
functions that can be set in camera menus.
See your camera and flash manuals for full
details. Functions not available on a camera
body or ash cannot be used with the Strato
TTL system.
1. Depth-of Field Preview Button
(Modeling Flash): Pressing the Depth of Field
Preview Button on the camera (If available)
will causes ashes connected to receivers on
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to ash. This is useful for previewing lighting
set-ups.
2. Autofocus Assist Light: If AF-ILL functions
on the Strato TTL and in the flash custom
functions menu are both enabled, the AF
Assist Light of the flash connected to a
Strato TTL Receiver on the same channel as
a transmitter will illuminate when needed to
assist with focus (if the function is enabled).
3. Sync Mode: The Strato TTL supports Sync
Mode settings for the flash through camera
function control button or camera menu. First
Curtain Sync, Second Curtain Sync and Auto
FP can be enabled on the camera (if these
functions are supported by the camera).
4. Exposure Lock (FEL): The flash exposure
can be manually tested and locked by
pressing the AE-L/AF-L button on the camera.
5. Exposure Compensation: The Strato TTL
system supports exposure compensation
setting for the ash through camera function
control button.
6. Zoom: If the focal length of a camera
zoom lens is changed, the zoom of a flash
connected to a Strato TTL Receiver on the
same channel as a transmitter will change
dynamically (when a flash is set to "Auto"
zoom mode, not manual zoom. See your ash
manual for further details).
Connecting the Strato TTL receiver to
ashes or studio lights by sync cable
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Strato TTL receiver.
2. Connect a cable to the receiver’s 3.5 mm
Sync Port.
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to
a ash or studio strobe (A 6.3 mm adapter is
included for studio strobes with larger ports).
4. Turn on the flash/strobe and the Phottix
Strato TTL receiver. Set the flash/strobe to
Manual mode (if applicable).
5. Press the Shutter Button of the camera
connected to the transmitter -- flashes
connected to the receivers on the same
channel will re.
Please note:
- It is not unusual for the flash to discharge
once after turning on the Phottix Strato TTL.
- Flashes connect to Strato TTL receivers
by cable will have no TTL, Auto FP or SCS
functions, only simple triggering.
Using the Strato TTL as a wireless
shutter release*
1. Turn o the camera and the Phottix Strato
TTL receiver.
2. Attach the correct Phottix Accessory Cable
for your camera make and model to the 2.5
mm Accessory Port on the Strato TTL receiver
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the
camera’s remote port.
4. Turn on the camera and Phottix Strato TTL
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specic settings for remote use.
5. Using the Phottix Strato TTL transmitter
will allow for remote wireless shutter release
functions. The Strato TTL shutter button
functions the same as a camera shutter
button: A half-press of the shutter button will
autofocus, a full press will take a photo.
Please Note:
When using the transmitter as a wireless
shutter release, pressing the shutter button
on the transmitter will only trigger cameras
connected to receivers on the same channel.
It will not fire the flashes connected to the
receivers on the same channel.
*On compatible cameras
Using the Strato TTL as a wired
shutter release*
1. Turn off the camera and the Strato TTL
receiver.
2. Attach the correct Phottix Accessory Cable
for your camera make and model to the 2.5
mm Accessory Port on the Strato TTL receiver
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the
camera’s remote port.
4. Turn on the camera and Strato TTL
receiver**.
5. Consult your camera manual for specific
settings for remote use.
6. The Strato TTL receiver will function as a
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functions the same as a camera shutter
button: A half-press of the shutter button will
autofocus, a full press will take a photo.
*On compatible cameras
**Wired Shutter Release function can be used
without turning on the Strato TTL receiver,
and will function without batteries in the
receiver.
Warnings
- This product is a precise electronic
instrument. Do not expose to damp
environments or dust.
- Do not drop or crush.
- Do not use harsh chemical(s) or solvents to
clean the body. Use a soft cloth or lens paper.
- Interference: The Phottix Strato TTL
transmits and receives radio signals at 2.4
GHz. Its performance can be affected by
electrical current, magnetic fields, radio
signals, wireless routers, cellular phones,
and other electronic devices. Environmental
objects, such as large buildings or walls, trees,
fences, or cars can also aect performance. If
your Strato TTL receiver will not trigger move
its location slightly.

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Technical Specications：
Transmitting power : ≤10dBm
Distance：100m+
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Channel: 4 channels
Input voltage：2.1V-3.2V
Flash port voltage handling: Transmitter 6V;
Receiver ≤300V
Batteries: 2xAA alkaline batteries or
rechargeable batteries (Transmitter and
Receiver); 5V DC on Receiver (external power
port)
Max sync speed: 1/8000s
Output: hot shoe, 3.5mm (Receiver)
Input: USB port (transmitter and Receiver)
Attachment: 1/4” tripod lug, cold shoe
(Receiver)
Weight: Transmitter 74.6g; Receiver 74.2g----
without batteries
Body dimension: Transmitter L 92.5 * W 47.8 *
H 45.5 mm; Receiver L 93.3 * W 46.7 * H 45.4 mm
Antenna：Built-in PCB antenna
Operating temperature: 0℃～ +50℃
Operating humidity: 35% ～95%RH

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EC Declaration of Conformity
We Phottix (HK) Ltd.
Of 10/F Block A, Yip Fat Factory Building,
Phase 1, 77 Hoi Yuen Rd, Kwun Tong, Kln,
Hongkong
The European Authorized Representative
Phottix Europe Sp. z o.o.
Piotrkowska 66
90-105 Lodz, Poland
KRS 0000327336
declare herewith that the product designated
below:
Product: Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger
Transmitter; Phottix Strato TTL Flash
Trigger Receiver
Model Number: Strato TTL Transmitter;
Strato TTL Receiver
complies with the relevant fundamental
requirements as per R&TTE Directive 1999/5/
EC,insofar as the product is used correctly,
and the following standards or other
normative documents
EN 62479:2010-09
ETSI EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
ETSI EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2/2011-09
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1/2002-08

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Signed by:
Paul Czernik
CEO/Prezes Zarządu
Phottix Europe Sp. z o.o.
Lodz, October 2013

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FCC Compliance Information
For Transmitter
Company: Phottix (HK) Ltd.
Name: Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger
Transmitter
Model Number: Strato TTL Transmitter
FCC ID: P9M-STRATOTTL
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
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harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o 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.
For Receiver
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.