Quick Guide PLUS IV ® FCC/IC: 344.04 - 354.00 MHz CE: 433.62 - 434.22 MHz Help: info@pocketwizard.com wiki.PocketWizard.com Register: PocketWizard.com/support An Auto-Sensing Transceiver that operates as a radio transmitter or receiver, as needed, for wireless flash sync or remote camera shutter release.
USA - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
PLUS ® IV AUTO-SENSING TRANSCEIVER™ Model: P4-FCC 344.04 - 354.00 MHz FCC ID: KDS-PW4-100 IC: 2170A-PW4100 Made in USA U.S. Pat.: www.pwpatents.com S/N: XXXXXXXXXX FCC/IC: 344.04-354.00 MHz (<1mW) Model: P4-CE 433.62 - 434.22 MHz Made in USA U.S. Pat.: www.pwpatents.com S/N: XXXXXXXXXX CE: 433.62- 434.22 MHz (<1mW) FCC/IC and CE radios are not compatible with each other. PocketWizard.com/wheretobuy/frequency PocketWizard.
PLUS ® IV AUTO-SENSING TRANSCEIVER™ Hot Shoe with Sync Contacts (pg. 16) Backlit LCD Zone Toggle Buttons (pg. 13) Status LED (pg. 11) Mode Select Button (pg. 12) Test Button (pg. 7) Channel Select Buttons (pg. 13) Mounting Foot with Locking Ring/Pin and Sync Contacts (pg. 16) Battery Level (pg. 11) Mode (pg. 12) Half Press/Full Press indicator (pg. 11) Selected Zones (pg. 13) Channel Number (pg.
PLUS ® IV AUTO-SENSING TRANSCEIVER™ Keypad Lock (pg. 13) USB/DC Port (pg. 16) Flash/Camera Port 3.5mm (1/8") stereo (pg. 16) Power Switch Internal Antenna Battery Compartment (pg. 16) 1/4"-20 Mount (pg. 9) Note proper battery orientation/polarity 2x AA/LR6 1.5V Battery Door and Latch Mounting Foot with Locking Ring/ Pin and Sync Contacts (pg. 16) NOTE: You need at least two PocketWizard radios; one for your camera and one for each remote flash. Batteries and cables not included.
OPERATION: TRANSMITTER WITH ON-CAMERA SPEEDLIGHT 1 Connect everything securely 2 Power everything ON Set 3 Channel, Zone and Mode on radio NOTE: On-camera speedlight optional. May be TTL-enabled or full manual. Remote flashes must be set to manual mode when syncing from a Plus IV on camera. Remote flashes will not perform TTL.
OPERATION: RECEIVER WITH SPEEDLIGHT 4 Connect everything securely 5 Power everything ON and set speedlight/flash to manual power 6 Set Channel, Zone and Mode on radio 7 Take Pictures 6 NOTE: Speedlights mounted on remote Plus IV radios do not perform TTL. Set a manual power level. 5 4 Press TEST to verify operation. 7 PocketWizard.
OPERATION: OTHER TRANSMITTER MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS Non-TTL flash on bracket or near camera TTL off-camera shoe cord, radio on camera NOTE: Compatible TTL flashes will also work with correct TTL off-camera shoe cord in this setup 8 | PocketWizard Plus IV TTL off-camera shoe cord, radio off camera Cables and mounting hardware not included. Visit your local dealer for PocketWizard accessories.
OPERATION: OTHER REMOTE MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS Umbrella adapter Light stand NOTE: PocketWizard Plus III recommended for remote studio flash Spring clamp Cables and mounting hardware not included. Visit your local dealer for PocketWizard accessories. Super clamp PocketWizard.
OPERATION: REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE & AUTO-RELAY Remote Shutter Release Take a picture with a remote camera )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Any PocketWizard transmitter may be used Cables not included. See page 11.
CABLES / FACTORY RESET / STATUS LED / HALF/FULL PRESS FEATURE Remote camera and flash sync cables not included. Find the correct cables for your remote camera or flash: pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder Factory Reset Hold TEST as you power on the radio to reset it to factory defaults: Channel 17 with all Zones enabled, TxRx Mode. Status LED Illuminates AMBER (half) / RED (full) with sync contact or TEST press, and shows remaining battery level with colors and a blinking pattern.
MODES Press MODE to toggle through available modes TxRx – Auto-Sensing Transceiver. Selects Transmit or Receive automatically. Default Mode. Use for Auto-Relay (pg. 10). Tx Only – Transmit Only. Disables receive mode. Rx Only – Receive Only. Disables transmit and Auto-Relay modes. HSR – High Speed Receive / FAST MODE. Use with remote speedlights for fastest FPS (Frames Per Second).
CHANNELS/ZONES / KEYPAD LOCK Radios set to the same Channel and Zones work together. You may have as many radios on the same Channel and Zone as you’d like. 32 Standard Channels Choose Channels that other photographers are not using. Default is Channel 17. Channels 1-16 = Compatible with all PocketWizard radios. Channels 17-32 = Enables Zones and are compatible with most PocketWizard radios such as the Plus IV, Plus III and others.
MAXIMIZE RANGE Recommended minimum radio height: 1.5 m (5') * MMX cable Avoid mounting near the ground or behind large metal, concrete, trees, groups of people, or hills. Maintain line of sight when possible. * Add a PocketWizard MMX cable to optimize radio and flash performance independently. Move radio away from “dead spots.” Often relocating only a few inches or centimeters away is required. Having range issues? Try mounting the radio up high for maximum RF performance.
WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION Information subject to change. Visit wiki.PocketWizard.com for more details and the latest information. Help: w iki.PocketWizard.com PocketWizard.com/support info@pocketwizard.com Warranty / Registration This PocketWizard® product is covered by a two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty. For details, or to register your radio, use the links below or contact your distributor via PocketWizard.com.
SPECIFICATIONS Hot Shoe/Metal Foot: ISO compatible, on-camera TTL pass-through for pin/ electrically compatible equipment including most Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic, and Olympus speedlights and cameras (and some compatible third party equipment). Sony Multi-Interface cameras and speedlights pin compatible for simple manual flash sync only (no on-camera TTL with Sony equipment). WARNING: Panasonic battery-less speedlights will damage your Plus IV. Frequency: FCC 344.04 – 354.00 MHz; CE: 433.62 – 434.
