WIRELESS FLASH TRIGGER BY CACTUS™ USER MANUAL
Thank you for choosing CACTUS. This Cactus PT-04 Wireless Flash Trigger is a powerful yet stable device to command external flashes wirelessly. With this wireless flash trigger, you can place different flashes at various angles and distances from the object without being hindered by wires. This is particularly useful for portrait and product photography. Please read this instruction manual carefully and refer to the manual of your camera and flash if necessary.
CONTENTS Nomenclature …………………………………...P. 4 Operation …………………………………...P. 5 Major Specifications …………………………………...P. 7 Trouble Shooting …………………………………....P.8 Notices ……………………………………P. 9 Warranty …………………………………...P.
NOMENCLATURE Transmitter Receiver 4
OPERATION Channel setup There are two small switches located at the bottom of the transmitter. Four channels can be tuned according to different combination of the switches. Only when the channel of the transmitter matches that of the receiver, the external flash cannot be triggered off. The combinations are as follows: Channel No.
Operation 1. Attach hot shoe of the external flash to that of the receiver, or use the flash’s connection cable to connect the receiver and the flash. 2. Switch on the power of the receiver. 3. Set the channel of the receiver according to the table above so that it is the same as that of the transmitter. The switch of the receiver is inside the power compartment. 4. Press the “TEST” button of the transmitter. The light on the transmitter will be on, so as that of the receiver.
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS The package includes: 1. One transmitter 2. One Receiver 3. One PC sync cable 4. One battery for transmitter and one for receiver Specifications • 4 channels selectable • Radio working frequency: 433MHz; • Maximum effective area: 10 metres / 3 feet 5 inches (in open area without interference) • Minimum effective area: 60 centimetres / 2 feet • Power Input of Transmitter: L1028 12V 23A battery • Power Input of Receiver: CR2 3V Alkaline battery • Net Weight: 78g.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Q: I press the button on the transmitter but my flash does not light up. Why? A: Please make sure that: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The plastic wrapping on receiver’s battery has been removed. Batteries on both the transmitter and receiver are new. The receiver has been switched to “ON”. The channels of both the transmitter and receiver match each other. When you press the button on the transmitter, the LED on the receiver and transmitter will light up.
NOTICES NOTICES FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statements 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.
WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Harvest One Limited in the world with respect to the Cactus brand Wireless Flash Trigger purchased with this limited warranty.
EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST HARVEST ONE LIMITED GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CACTUS WIRELESS FLASH TRIGGER SOLD BY HARVEST ONE LIMITED OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
