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This document represents the latest PocketWizard functionality, the look of these menus are subject to change

3/19/2004 Using the PocketWizard options with the Kodak 14n and Kodak 14SLR v 2.1.doc

Kodak DCS Pro SLRn with PocketWizard Inside

User Instructions

1. The PocketWizard System of Radios ................................................................. 2

2. Using the camera in PocketWizard Mode .......................................................... 3

a. PocketWizard Mode........................................................................................ 3

b. Transmit Mode................................................................................................ 4

c. Receive Mode ................................................................................................. 4

d. Setting the Channel......................................................................................... 4

e. Setting the Zone.............................................................................................. 5

f. Test Flash........................................................................................................ 5

g. Test Radio....................................................................................................... 6

h. Flash Confirmation ......................................................................................... 6

i. Relay Mode..................................................................................................... 6

j. Speed Cycler Mode......................................................................................... 7

3. Installing the Antenna......................................................................................... 7

4. Software and Upgrade......................................................................................... 7

Software Version .................................................................................................... 7

5. PocketWizard Radio specifications .................................................................... 8

6. FCC & IC Compliance Information ................................................................... 8

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Kodak DCS Pro SLRn with PocketWizard Inside User Instructions 1. 2. The PocketWizard System of Radios ................................................................. 2 Using the camera in PocketWizard Mode .......................................................... 3 a. PocketWizard Mode........................................................................................ 3 b. Transmit Mode................................................................................................ 4 c.
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1. The PocketWizard System of Radios This new PocketWizard digital radio transceiver, installed in your Kodak DCS camera, is a fully integrated camera component, operated with the camera’s controls and complete camera menu displays.
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2. Using the camera in PocketWizard Mode a. PocketWizard Mode PocketWizard options displayed on the back LCD screen of the Kodak Pro SLRn are selected by the use of the four-way navigation button, or “NB”. Note: The antenna must be installed for the PocketWizard Mode to enable. Press the cancel button to exit a menu without accepting change Press the OK button to confirm a selection Press the top or bottom of the navigation button (NB) to navigate among menu options.
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The following screen is displayed. Pressing the right arrow of the NB allows you to view the options of any of the selections. After a selection has been made, pressing the OK button on the back of the camera will save that option. Selecting the Mode enables the following window That displays the primary PocketWizard functions. b. Transmit Mode Selecting Transmit places this camera in Transmit Mode.
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e. Setting the Zone Zone selection is available on channels 17 – 32 only. To set the Transmit Zone, press the up or down portion of the NB to highlight one of the Zones A, B, C, or D. Once the Zone is highlighted, press the right portion of the NB to enable selection of either ON or OFF. Use the up/down portion of the NB to configure that Zone to ON or OFF. Once that Zone has been configured, press the OK button. All four Zones are configured in a similar manner.
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The Test Flash option will confirm RF communication with all receivers that are enabled on the current channel, and pop any flash units that are connected to those receivers. If the camera radio is set up as a receiver, this mode will be grayed out. g. Test Radio The Test Radio menu allows the user to “ping” radios that are enabled, determining if they are available for trigger, without popping the flash. h.
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j. Speed Cycler Mode The camera can also be placed in SpeedCycler Mode. This option allows the flash to be to be triggered sequentially to allow multiple flash units to cycle faster than possible with the refresh rate of a single flash. This option is either set “ON” or “OFF.” 3. Installing the Antenna The antenna connector is threaded, and screws into the camera’s PC port. The PC port of the camera functions normally when the antenna is removed.
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5. PocketWizard Radio specifications Modes of Operation: PocketWizard Mode, Transmit and Receive Radio Channels: 32 channels (344 – 354 MHz) Line of Sight Range: 1,000 feet (300 meters) in open field Transmit Power: -1 dBm typical Receiver Sensitivity: -93dBm for 12dB S/N ratio (minimum) Batteries: Uses the camera’s rechargeable battery Size: Internal to Camera 1.45”x.80”x.25” Shutter Sync Limits: Camera limited at 1/125th Sync Time 1.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and also with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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.