Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 User manual

Quick Guide
FlexTT5 for Panasonic
340.00 – 354.00 MHz, US FCC/IC
433.42 – 434.42 MHz, CE
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This PocketWizard radio runs on powerful software called ControlTL®.
It is pre-set with default settings allowing you to use it right away or it
can be congured to your specic needs using the PocketWizard Utility
which can be downloaded at:
www.PocketWizard.com/support/downloads.
• UPDATE FIRMWARE: Using the Utility, update all your PocketWizard
ControlTL radios to the latest rmware for best functionality.
• Please read Quick Guide thoroughly before operating.
• Visit wiki.PocketWizard.com for complete operating information.

FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement
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.
FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement
FCC Statements
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement
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 installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off 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.
FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement (continued)
IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.4 Warning Statement
ENGLISH:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
FRENCH:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

Locking Ring
Batteries
2 AA [IEC:LR6]
Adjustable Antenna
Mini-USB Connector (behind antenna)
1/4-20 Mount
(on bottom)
Remote Flash Triggering Port (P2)
Remote Camera Triggering Port (P1)
Hot Shoe
Status LED
TEST/LEARN Button
Conguration/Channel 1
Conguration/Channel 2
Power Off
Zone Switch
Transceiver
Lanyard Loop
(Lanyard not included)
• You need a FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight.
• Set all radios to the same channel.

Basic Wireless
1. Slide FlexTT5® Transceiver onto camera.
2. Slide Speedlight onto remote FlexTT5 Transceiver. Set the Zone Switch to your desired
Zone. Repeat for each remote Speedlight.
Note: You need a receiving FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight
3. Make sure all your PocketWizard® radios are on the same channel and take pictures
normally.
CLS / i-TTL

Manual Flash
Advanced Wireless CLS / i-TTL
Flash on camera
1. Slide the FlexTT5® Transceiver onto the camera.
2. Slide the Speedlight onto the camera mounted FlexTT5 radio. Set the Zone Switch to
your desired Zone. The On Camera Speedlight will use the power level for its
corresponding zone.
3. Slide Speedlight onto remote FlexTT5 Transceiver.
Note: You need a receiving FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight
4. Set Zone Switch (A, B, C) on remote FlexTT5. All remote i-TTL Speedlights on the
same group/zone will be treated as one zone of light.
5. Adjust flash output level compensation using the controls on the Panasonic GH4.
Note: See Panasonic Manual for Flash Power Settings
6. Make sure all your PocketWizard® radios are on the same channel and take pictures normally.
ISO, aperture, ash exposure compensation (FEC), and other settings will work with exposure
normally via the PocketWizard ControlTL® system.
Note: Changes to camera ISO, lens zoom, etc, will not appear on remote ash LCD.

Remote ash with or without CLS / i-TTL ash on camera
1. Slide FlexTT5® Transceiver onto camera.
2.
3.
Attach ControlTL or standard PocketWizard® radio to studio ash.
Make sure all your PocketWizard radios are on the same channel and take pictures normally.
Note: Manual remote flashes are not calculated as part of the TTL exposure. For proper
exposure, adjust your camera’s exposure settings, or adjust the power level directly on your
remote ash.
Use PocketWizard Utility to engage HyperSync™ and explore faster than X-sync shutter
speeds. Visit PocketWizard.com/support/downloads for more information.
Manual Flash
PocketWizard Accessories
Studio Flash, etc.
• AC9 AlienBees Adapter • Sync cables for studio ash triggering using the
• PowerST4 for Elinchrom RX P2 Remote Flash Triggering Port
• PowerMC2 for Einstein™ E640 For more accessories, visit PocketWizard.com.

Status LED
Normal “waiting for trigger” operation = short blink every 2 seconds.
Normal short blink color indicates battery level:
Green Good battery
Amber Warning – battery low
Red Very low battery – change immediately
Steady red LED in sync with TEST indicates normal transmission.
(Hold for 10 seconds to teach – see Learn mode)
Short red blink in sync with trigger indicates normal reception.
Rapid red blinking when not triggering or half-pressing camera indicates error condition.
Power off the unit, reset all connections, and power back on.
Other Functions
RESET
RESET A / CHANNEL RESET:
To reset to channels programmed in the PocketWizard Utility, hold TEST on power up.
LED blinks green twice to indicate reset. Release TEST. Advanced features set via
PocketWizard Utility will be retained.
RESET B / FACTORY DEFAULTS:
To reset all advanced features and channels to FACTORY DEFAULTS, hold TEST on power up
for longer than 10 seconds. When LED blinks green 4 times, release.
• All settings may be congured using the PocketWizard Utility available from
PocketWizard.com. See the online extended documentation at wiki.PocketWizard.com
or the help text in the Utility for detailed descriptions of these settings.

Compatibility
Panasonic cameras and Speedlights compatible with
PocketWizard ControlTL radios:
The FlexTT5 is compatible with the GH4 Camera and the DMW-FL580L and DMW-FL360L
Speedlights. Visit wiki.PocketWizard.com for compatibility information. Some Panasonic
equipment compatibility may be implemented via future firmware updates.
PocketWizard Wiki – http://wiki.PocketWizard.com
The PocketWizard Wiki on-line instruction manual includes images, how-to videos and clear
explanations of all PocketWizard products. As new MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 features and
accessories become available, you will nd updated operational information here.

Specications
Specications
Trigger Delay: 0 seconds – “faster than a wire” when using compatible Panasonic
cameras.
Note: Approximately 900 microseconds delay if using Basic Trigger Mode.
Batteries:
FlexTT5® - 2 x AA (IEC:LR6) (60 hours)
Operating Temperature: Above -15º C (5º F) and below 50º C (120º F) for
FlexTT5
Storage Temperature (without battery): Above -30º C (-22º F) and below 85º C (185º F)

Warranty
This PocketWizard® product is covered under a two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.
For warranty details, and to register your product, please go to PocketWizard.com/support
or contact your local PocketWizard Distributor. Distributor contact information can also be
found at PocketWizard.com. To receive a copy of the two-year limited manufacturer’s
warranty on this PocketWizard product, e-mail us at [email protected] or write to
us at LPA Design, 21 Gregory Drive, Suite 140, South Burlington, VT 05403, United States of
America, Attn: Warranty.
Frequency
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IMPORTANT: US FCC/Canada frequency radios are NOT compatible with CE frequency radios
and vice versa. For more information on frequency, please go to:
PocketWizard.com/wheretobuy/frequency
Information in this Quick Guide is subject to change. For current operating documentation, features,
specications and compatibility, visit wiki.PocketWizard.com.
© 2011 LPA Design. All rights reserved. Product features and specications are subject to change without notice. PocketWizard, ControlTL, MiniTT1, FlexTT5,
PowerST4, AC3, AC9, HyperSync, Plus II and MultiMAX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of LPA Design. All other trademarks contained herein are
the property of their respective owners.
US Patent: 5,359,375; 7,437,063; 7,702,228; 7,885,533 & US and other patents pending