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Phottix Atlas Instructions

Parts

1) Power Switch

2) WRS 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) Antennae

12) Tripod Lug

13) Battery Cover

14) Battery Compartment

Please Note: The Phottix Atlas’ 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) are not 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 if available. The Atlas is

designed to work in Manual Exposure mode and no TTL functions.

Tip: Turn off all devices – flashes/strobes, cameras, and Phottix Atlas

transceivers- when connecting and disconnecting devices.

Inserting Batteries

1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it away from the Atlas. 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. The Test / Shutter Button will test fire remote flashes/strobes or take a

photo when the Phottix Atlas is used as a wireless remote.

2. To Test: Press the Test / Shutter Button – remote flashes connected to

Phottix Atlas transceivers on the same channel will fire.

For Wireless Remote: See Using the Atlas as a wireless remote below

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Phottix Atlas Instructions Parts 1) Power Switch 2) WRS 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) Antennae 12) Tripod Lug 13) Battery Cover 14) Battery Compartment Please Note: The Phottix Atlas’ hot shoe connection is designed to fire speedlight-type flashes that are triggered by the center contact.
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Status LED The Status LED on the front of the Phottix Atlas will flash green when it is ready to transmit or receive signals. The LED will turn solid red when a signal is sent or received. Turning units on/off 1. To turn on the Phottix Atlas – move the power switch to the “ON” position. 2. To turn off the Phottix Atlas - move the power switch to the “OFF” position. Setting Channels 1. The Phottix Atlas has four channel settings. 2. Move the Channel Selector Switch to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select a channel. 3.
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4. Turn on the flash/strobe and the Phottix Atlas. Set the camera and flash to Manual mode. * It is not unusual for the flash to discharge once after turning on the Phottix Atlas. Connecting a local flash on a bracket (The Atlas will trigger a local flash on a bracket and a remote manual flash/strobe equipped with a Phottix Atlas) 1. Turn off the camera, flash/strobe and the Phottix Atlas transceiver. 2. Mount a Phottix Atlas in the camera’s hot shoe port. 3.
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Using the Atlas as a wireless remote* 1. Turn off the camera and the Phottix Atlas transceiver. 2. Attach the correct Phottix Atlas Shutter Release Cable for your camera make and model to the Flash In/Out Port on the transceiver. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to the camera’s remote port. 4. Turn on the camera and Phottix Atlas transceiver. 5. Consult your camera manual for specific settings for remote use. 6.
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8. Using a Phottix Atlas transceiver in hand will allow for remote wireless shutter release functions. The Atlas test button will work as a single-stage shutter button – one press will autofocus the camera and take a photo. Consult the instructions included with your Phottix Atlas Shutter Release Cable for specifics. * On compatible cameras Using the Atlas as a wireless remote with more than one camera * Phottix Atlas transceivers can trigger multiple cameras when used as a wireless remote. 1.
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The Phottix Atlas Wireless Flash Trigger system is compatible with Sekonic L358 (with RT-32 transmitter) and L758DR (with RT-32 transmitter) light meters. See your Sekonic manual for instructions regarding wireless flash triggering and proper metering settings. Warnings - This product is a precise electronic instrument. Do not expose to damp environments or dust. - Do not drop or crush. - Do not use harsh chemical(s) or solvents to clean the viewfinder body. Use a soft cloth or lens paper.
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FCC ID: XBYFKT05ZE 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. changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.