Pixel King User manual

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Wireless TTL Flash Trigger
King
For Sony
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Pixel product --- King. King achieves high-sync
flash shooting with Sony cameras and other creative lighting function including
ADI-TTL, M, FP etc. King supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000 s. King has 3
different groups; each group can use multiple units and set each as individual
power settings.
Please read this instruction manual completely and ensure proper operations
with your flashgun before using this product.
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Overview
Thank you for purchasing PIXEL product

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Make sure the camera and flash are powered off before installing the
King.
As an electronic accessory this may be affected by rare environmental
causes. Normal working operations should not be affected by this.
Drops or shocks will lead to product failure.
When not in use for long durations, please turned off the transmitter and
the receiver's power and remove the battery.
The batteries should be installed correctly. Reverse polarity may cause
batteries to leak corrosive liquids, heat or explosion.
When connecting the cable with the device, do not pull directly on the
wires.
Do not store in a high temperature, such as an enclosed car under direct
sunlight, the dashboard and other high-temperature areas.
Keep dry, do not contact wet hands with the product. Do not immerse in
water or exposed to rain as this may lead to failure of the device.
Do not use near flammable gases. Failure to follow this warning may
cause explosion or fire.
This product includes batteries; please strictly follow the instruction for
proper operation. Failure to follow this may cause explosions, fire or
personal injury.
Cautions
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King Basic
Wireless System
System Mode
Transmitter
Transmitter
Suitable Battery
Standby
Flash Mode
Distance Range
Receiver
Receiver
Sync Mode
Sync Speed
Wireless Channel
Group Control
Function
Compatible Flash
Focusing light
Digital FSK 2.4GHz
Input support PC and Hot shoe.
USB, PC, Cable input socket, Hot shoe input
TransmitterAA x 2pcs(support 1.2V rechargeable
battery)or DC 5V power
Trans mitter 300H rs AA 1.2V 2400 mAH rech arge ab le battery( )
ADI-TTL、TTL、M
100M
Output support TTL, Hot shoe and connecting cable socket.
USB, PC, Cable output socket, Hot shoe output
ReceiverAA x 2pcs(support 1.2V rechargeable
battery)or DC 5V power
Receiver 200Hrs(AA 1.2V 2400mAH rechargeable battery)
1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, High Speed Sync
1/8000S
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3 different groups (7 different combinations)
King supports flash zooming, focal length, ISO,
shutter speed, FV lock and FP
Flashgun, Studio light and outdoor light
Transmitter support with focusing light
Performance
Trigger Mode
Socket
Power

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Function
Support EV
Support flash group setting on transmitter
Support 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain and High speed sync
Support High speed sync for studio and outdoor light
Support well known brand flashes for High speed sync and TTL.
(Metz II, Sigma, Sunpak, Nissin)
Support well known brand flashes for trigger.
(Does not support high speed sync and TTL flash)
Support firmware upgrade
Support multi receiver control
Support flash focusing light
Follow camera instructions for above usage.
Please check the listed items below in the package, please contact your dealer if there
are missing items.
Included items
Receiver Holder
Universal Flash
Holder SF-18
PC-1/4 Connecting Cable (6.35mm)
PC-3.5 Connecting Cable
King Transmitter
King Receiver
Instruction Manual
PC-1/4 Connecting Cable (6.35mm)
PC-3.5 Connecting Cable
USB 2.0 Cable
Universal Flash Holder SF-18
1pc
1pc
1pc
Receiver Holder
1pc
1pc
1pc
1pc
1pc

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Name of each part
Transmitter
Channel
Indicator
Group
Indicator
Hot Shoe
Operation Indicator
Sticker
Sticker
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Compartment
Trigger pin Mounting Foot
USB Socket
PC sync socket
Channel setting
button (CH SET)
Group setting
button (GP SET)
Power Switch
Eyelet
Receiver
Mounting Foot
Group
Indicator
Hot Shoe
Channel
Indicator
Operation Indicator
Group setting
button (GP SET)
Channel setting
button (CH SET)
Eyelet
Power Switch
USB Socket
PC sync socket

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Eyelet: Use strap or lanyard to hold the device
Hot Shoe: For attaching the flashgun. Receiver side---For attaching to the
flashgun.
Channel setting button (CH SET): Set the device channel. Slightly press the
buttonto check the current status; press again or hold for 2sec to enter setting
mode.
Group setting button (GP SET): Set the device group. Slightly press the
button to check the current status; press again or hold for 2sec to enter setting
mode.
Channel Indicator/Group Indicator: These indicator lights show the group or
channel working status.
Operation Indicator: Power, wireless communication or command indicator.
Indicator displays as red when turning on the device; indicator displays as blue
when the device communicate with camera.
Battery Compartment: Compartment for 2pcs AA battery, 1.2V to 1.6V
Receiver Lock Ring: Suitable to attach on tripod or screw nut.
PC socket: Receiver is an output socket, transmitter is an input socket.
Power Switch: Switch to OFF to turn off the device; switch to ON to turn on the
device.
Transmitter Mounting Foot: Input interface connection with camera hot shoe.
UBS Socket: Used for firmware upgrade, DC 5V power supply.
Sticker: Showing product S/N number, battery type on the sticker.

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The setting will be saved after the power is off, even the different setting
on each channel.
1、Power
King is using 2-steps power
switch; switch to OFF to turn
off and switch to ON to turn
on.
Transmitter and receiver are
using 2pcs AA battery which
are compatible with 1.2V
battery;also supports 5V DC
power supplied through USB
socket.
Slightly press CH SET and GP SET button to check the current status and
enter setting mode.
Setting: Press CH SET and GP SET to change the channel and group
after entering setting mode; LED will turn off and exit from setting mode
after 3sec.
2. Channel or Group:
Operation indicator is a 2 color LED.
Indicator will show red when the receiver
is under standby mode; indicator will
show blue when communicating with
camera.
3、Operation Indicator
Standby Communicating

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SET
CH
SET
CH
SET
CH
SET
CH
SET
CH
SET
CH
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
Channel indicator has 3 red indicators which are L1, L2, and L3.
Transmitter and receiver use the same setting method and can be set as
7 different channels. [L1]、 [L2]、 [L3]、 [L1、 L2]、 [L2、 L3]、 [L1、 L3]、
[L1、L2、L3].
Group indicator are 3 red indicators which are A, B and C. Transmitter
andreceiver use the same setting method and transmitter can be set as
7different groups. [A]、[B]、[C]、[A、B]、[B、C]、[A、C]、[A、B、C].
GP
SET
GP
SET
GP
SET
Receiver can be set as 3 different groups.
[A]、[B]、[C].
4、Socket
PC Sync Socket：
PC sync socket on receiver is for connecting with studio or outdoor light.
USB Socket:
A. Upgrade the firmware through this socket.
B. 5V DC power supply through this socket.

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A
C
B
D
E
1. Loosen the transmitter lock ring to the right and insert into camera hot shoe;
tighten the transmitter lock ring to the left.
Device Installation
1. Insert flashgun to receiver hot shoe.
2. Follow the flashgun locking system to
lock the flash.
3. Insert this receiver on the multi use
flash holder and tight the transmitter
lock ring to the left.
Transmitter Installation
Receiver Installation

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Operation Instruction
Compatible camera and flash light instruction as below.
(This is using Sony A550x camera and HVL-F58AM flash)
Support camera menu ADI or pre
flash TTL control
Support all flash modes control
from camera
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A
C
2
B
D
Fill-flash Slow sync
Rear sync Wireless
Camera mode

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Support Exposure Compensation (EV)
Support ISO
Support White Balance
Support TTL mode Support M mode
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Flash mode

PSM27 V10.01
Thank you for purchasing PIXEL product and read this instruction manual
carefully. If you have any question please kindly to contact our local dealer or
visit to http://www.pixelhk.com.
This instruction manual is updated at 01st July, 2011. Please contact the PIXEL
seller to get the information if you want to use this product combined with other
latest product, which published after this date.
Firmware upgrade link: http://pixelhk.com/down/kingsony
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