PocketWizard 100232 Datasheet

PocketWizard.comOwner’s Manual AddendumIncluding: MultiMAX Firmware Upgrade v7.5 (for USB-enabled FCC/CE MultiMAX radios only) Special Note for CE M

PocketWizard.comFor remote “finish line” cameras or any remote camera where a long motor drive burst is desired, consider the following:• Set a long c

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3Congratulations on the purchase of your new PocketWizard MultiMAX digital radio triggering system.The PocketWizard MultiMAX is a microprocessor-base

4Table of ConTenTs“The FCC Wants You To Know”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Icons Used in this Manual. .

5True Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6To find the correct PocketWizard brand cables for your flash and cameras, and to experience other products like the Plus II, please visit www.Pocke

7 This US frequency MultiMAX is compatible with all US frequency PocketWizard products. It is no t frequency compatible with CE or JAPAN PocketWizard

PocketWizard.comRange Menu - /MENU L AA:RANGE MODE Long Range Mode - /MENU L A A A:LONG-LT/LRLong range mode increases the usable distance, up

8ICons used In ThIs ManualN Read the information following this icon. It shows important notes about the subject being discussed.☞ Follow this ico

9feaTures Communication TechnologyFull Digital Radio CommunicationMicroprocessor controlled32 digitally coded channelsComplex 16 or 24 bit coded sig

10MulTIMax ParT referenCeLanyardLoopStatus LightPORT 2OutputPORT 1Input / OutputLCD (LiquidCrystal Display)Power /TRANSMIT /RECEIVEMode SwitchHot Shoe

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12ConTrolsPower SwitchTRANSMIT = Unit is powered on in TRANSMITTER (TX) modeRECEIVE = Unit is powered on in RECEIVER (RX) modeOFF = Unit is powered OF

13GeTTInG sTarTed Please pay attention to the following safety warnings:Operating temperature: above -15° C (5° F) and below 50° C (120° F)Storage

14Battery LifeThe MultiMAX displays remaining battery life with a 3 segment battery icon in the upper left corner of the LCD:3 segments displayed = b

15QuICk seTuP - basIC radIo slave oPeraTIonBasic Setup for Remote Flash Turn off all equipment before installing batteries or making connections!1. In

16Triggering Multiple Flashes With Multiple RECEIVE UnitsMultiple remote flash units may be triggered in sync with each other.1. Install batteries in

17sTandard radIo oPeraTIonTransceiver ControlThe MultiMAX operates as either a transmitter or a receiver. To use the MultiMAX as a Transmitter (sendin

PocketWizard.comClose Range Mode - /MENU L A C (Transmitter Only)C:CLOSE-CTClose range mode reduces the transmit power of your MultiMAX when it is

18CompatibilityMultiMAX channels are compatible with all PocketWizard radio slave products per the table below:Digital Radio Model MultiMAX Compatible

19Selective Quad-Triggering (A B C D keys)This powerful feature is used to individually control up to 4 sets of MultiMAX units (set for RECEIVE mode)

20Classic ChannelsClassic channels are compatible with early PocketWizard models and the PocketWizard Plus. Selective Quad-Triggering is only availab

21True ConfirmationBecause the MultiMAX is a true transceiver it automatically confirms triggering. It can perform this on two levels: it confirms the

22 N Confirmation can only be performed using MultiMAX units on channels 17 and higher. PocketWizard Plus, Classic, and the original MAX do not perfo

23Menu sysTeMNavigationMany functions of the MultiMAX are accessed through easy-to-navigate menus.Press /MENU to enter the menu system. Menu items ar

24Numeric EntrySeveral menu items require a number or value to be entered. Numeric entry is performed with A B C D and ▲▼ keys. The A B C D keys each

25MaIn MenuFrom the main screen press /MENU to enter the Main Menu. The ▲▼ arrow keys can be used to highlight a menu function. Press /MENU to selec

26basIC seTTInGsPress /MENU B to enter the Basic Settings menu. Press the corresponding letter for the setting you wish to adjust.A: Contact Time –

27For triggering remote cameras, a longer contact time allows for continuous repeatable motor drive triggering (example: 5 frame bursts every trigger)

PocketWizard.comCustom ID Menu - /MENU L CC:CUSTOM IDThis menu only appears if you have a Custom ID and you have a US/FCC radio. What is a Custom I

28B: Beep Menu – /MENU B BThis menu controls the beep functions of a MultiMAX. Press the corresponding letter to set the desired function of the bui

29C: LCD Contrast Adjustment – /MENU B C Enters the LCD Contrast Adjustment screen. Use ▲▼ to adjust the contrast. Contrast can be affected by tempe

30CounTer MenuPress /MENU C enter the Counter Menu. This menu controls the counter functions of the MultiMAX. The counter can show the total number

31advanCed MenuPress /MENU A to enter the Advanced Menu. This menu contains the advanced functions of the MultiMAX. Precision timing and sequencing

32B: Remotes Only – /MENU A A BEnters the numeric entry screen. Delays the Radio remote units only. PORT 2 will trigger immediately. Remote units wil

33A: Delay Menu - RECEIVER – /MENU A AEnters the delay menu for a MultiMAX (set for RECEIVE mode). Each RECEIVE unit can have its own delay for seque

34C: Equalize – /MENU A A CEqualize Mode is a specialized delay mode for synchronizing multiple cameras to one flash. This mode is designed to work w

35B: Intervalometer (Time Lapse Photography) – /MENU A BEnters the Intervalometer interval setting screen. Intervalometer can be used to trigger a f

36Î For delays longer than 9.9999 seconds (maximum available in delay modes) use Intervalometer or Multipop mode. Set the interval to the desired del

37The following chart is a starting point for calculating how the number of flashes or pops affects F-stops. Since every flash unit is different, use

PocketWizard.comWhen the display says SAME AS CHAN 21 and the frequency displayed is 348500 that means that your Custom ID will use the same frequenc

38D: Fast Mode - RECEIVER – /MENU A DThe MultiMAX is designed to sync cameras and flash units at shutters speeds up to 1/250th for most focal plane

39Relay Mode (RECEIVE Mode Only) – LIn this mode a remote camera’s motor drive is triggered by a MultiMAX (set for RECEIVE mode). The MultiMAX then s

40aPPlICaTIons of advanCed funCTIonsThe applications below are unique ways to use the advanced functions of the MultiMAX. Many of them require fine-tu

41Use the formula below to help calculate your maximum safe shutter speed based on your flash durations.☞ Refer to the Time Conversion Charts sectio

42Camera EqualizationEqualization, or synchronizing multiple cameras to the same flash, requires precision timing. Even though we perceive camera trig

43Multiple mechanical systems – cameras that have many changeable mechanically interacting parts (film backs, motor drives, lens shutters) are likely

44Î Speed is not the most important factor in camera equalization, consistency is. If a slow camera has extremely consistent lag times it will be a b

45N If your camera’s maximum sync speed is slower than the number listed then you must use the slower sync speed. Camera equalization does not give a

46One Unit EqualizationTo equalize two cameras and one flash at 1/125 with one MultiMAX, follow these steps:1. Set the MultiMAX to RECEIVE mode2. Meas

47If using both MultiMAX units as RECEIVE units being triggered by any PocketWizard Transmitter follow these steps:1. Set both units to RECEIVE mode2.

PocketWizard.comSignal Strength Indicator (Receive Only)The Signal Indicator (antenna level bars like on a cell phone) now performs two functions:1. N

48Equalization AdjustmentsWith all the variable factors above it may seem that performing the math necessary for equalization is daunting. Here are so

49TeChnICal InforMaTIonSpecificationsWeight: 5.4 ounces with alkaline batteriesDimensions: 1.4 inches deep x 2.1 inches wide x 4.0 inches tall (b

50Radio InformationTransmit Output Power: 0.001 watt (1/1000 of a watt or 1 milliwatt)Typical Transmitter Output Duration: 0.0005 seconds (1/2000 seco

51Maximum and Minimum SettingsThe following table details the maximum and minimum values allowed for each numeric entry setting available in the Multi

52TroubleshooTInGWhen in doubt !Many issues can be resolved by powering the unit off and then back on again or by resetting to factory default setting

53susTaInInG hIGh PerforManCeLong distance performance from your MultiMAX depends on the orientation and position of the units.Whenever possible, try

54TIMe ConversIon CharTsFractions to Decimal:Here are some common photographic fractions in decimal values. All numbers are rounded to the nearest .00

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PocketWizard.com• FAST Noise – displays noise readings as fast as the MultiMAX can sample. If this number is consistently high, there is a strong inte

PocketWizard.comRadio Relay (Repeater) Mode (Receive Only) This mode lets you deploy another MultiMAX to increase your range. It receives and transmit

PocketWizard.comSuggestions for remote camera triggering:Eliminate as many RF interference issues as possible.• Maintain a line of sight between the u