Phottix Atlas II - 2.
Parts 1. Power Switch 2. Transmit / Receive Mode Switch 3. DC Power Port 4. Channel Selector Switch 5. Test / Shutter Button 6. Flash Hot Shoe Connection 7. Camera Hot Shoe Connection 8. Locking Ring 9. Flash in/out Port 10. Flash out Port 11. Shutter Release Port 12. Antennae 13. Tripod Lug 14. Battery Cover 15. Battery Compartment 16.
En Please Note 1. The Phottix Atlas II hot shoe connection is designed to fire speedlight-type flashes that are triggered by the center contact. Some flashes (by Nissin, Sigma, and other manufacturers) may not be triggered by the center hot shoe contact but by specific secondary contacts. Please check your flash manual for specifics. These flashes can be fired by PC Sync cable if available. 2. The Atlas II is designed to work in Manual Exposure mode and has no TTL functions. 3.
3. Phottix Strato transmitters will trigger the Atlas II on Channels 1 to 4. 4. The Atlas II will not trigger Strato II Multi or Odin receivers. 5. The Atlas II will trigger Strato receivers. Inserting Batteries 1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it away from the Atlas II. The battery cover will snap open. 2. Lift the battery cover. 3. Insert AA batteries as shown. 4. Close the battery cover and push the cover back into the locked position. Test / Shutter Button 1.
En transmit or receive signals. The LED will turn solid red when a signal is sent or received. 2. When the battery power is very low, the Status LED will flash green light every 0.5 seconds. Please change the batteries (see above). Turning units on/off 1. To turn on the Phottix Atlas II – move the power switch to the “ON” position. 2. To turn off the Phottix Atlas II – move the power switch to the “OFF” position. Setting Transmit or Receive Mode 1.
Connecting to the camera hot shoe 1. Turn off the camera and Phottix Atlas II transceiver. 2. Slide the Atlas II transceiver into the camera’s hot shoe mount. 3. Turn the Atlas II locking ring until tight. 3. Lock the flash with the flash’ s locking mechanism. 4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode). 4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on the Atlas II to Tx (transmit mode). 5. Turn on the Phottix Atlas II and flash. 5.
En 2. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix Atlas II Flash in/out port or Flash out port. INSTRUCTION MANUAL C o n n e c t i n g a l o c a l fl a s h o n a bracket (The Atlas II will trigger a local flash on a bracket and a remote manual flash/strobe equipped with a Phottix 4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on Atlas II) 3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the flash or studio strobe (A 6.3 mm adaptor is included for studio strobes with larger ports). the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode).
6. Turn on the camera, Phottix Atlas II and flash. 7. Set the camera and flash to Manual mode. * It is not unusual for the flash to discharge once after turning on the Phottix Atlas II. Connecting two flashes / studio lights One Phottix Atlas II can be used to trigger two studio strobes or two flashes. Both flashes or studio strobes must be of the same brand, model, and voltage. DO NOT USE DIFFERENT FLASHES! Flashes have different trigger voltages – use the same make and model.
En Connecting to the camera PC Sync Port* (A flash on the camera hot shoe, the Atlas II connected to the camera PC Sync port) 1. Turn off the camera, flash, and the Phottix Atlas II transceiver. 2. Connect a compatible cable to the Phottix Atlas II Flash in/out port. 3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the camera’s PC Sync port. 4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on the Atlas II to Tx (transmit mode). 5. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas II. Set the camera to Manual mode. 6.
4. Set the Transmit / Receive Mode Switch on the Atlas II to Rx (receive mode). 5. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas II transceiver. 6. Consult your camera manual for specific settings for remote use. 7. Using a second Phottix Atlas II transceiver set in Tx (transmit mode) will allow for remote wireless shutter release functions. The Atlas II test button will work as shutter button – a half-press will autofocus, a full press will take a photo.
En *On compatible cameras Warnings - This product is a precise electronic instrument. Do not expose to damp environments or dust. INSTRUCTION MANUAL your flash will not trigger: 1) reposition the remote flash or strobe; 2) change the channel on the Atlas II transceivers. - Do not drop or crush. - Do not use harsh chemical(s) or solvents to clean the Atlas II. Use a soft cloth or lens paper. - Interference: The Phottix Atlas II transmits and receives radio signals at 2.4 GHz.
Technical Specifications Frequency: 2.4 GHz. Top ports: 3.5mm, 2.5mm Distance: 350m + C/F port voltage handling: 300V Channel: 4 channels Flash port voltage handling: 300V Batteries: 2 x AA batteries Body dimensions: 3.6x5.3x10.2cm Max sync speed: 1/250 sec* Antenna: 6.0x0.7cm Output: Hot shoe, 3.5mm ports, 2.5mm shutter release port Weight: 140g Attachment: 1/4 tripod lug Operating temperature: -15—65 ℃ Input voltage: 2.2-3.
FCC ID: P9M-ATLAS 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.
