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Contents Include

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Dedicated transmitter specific for
Canon or Nikon hot-shoe mount

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Receiver with 1/4”-20 light stand
socket and universal shoe mount

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2�5 mm to PC sync cable

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2�5 mm to 1/4” monoplug sync
cable

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2�5 mm to 3�5 mm sync cable

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Elastic light stand cold-shoe
mount

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1 × 23A 12-volt alkaline battery

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2 × AAA batteries

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Summary of Contents for PowerSlave PSL-C

Page 1: ...PowerSlave Transmitter Receiver INSTRUCTIONS PSL C PSL N PSL R ...

Page 2: ...annel Selection 12 Connecting the Transmitter to the Camera 13 Mounting the Receiver on a Light Stand 14 Mounting the Receiver to a Studio Flash 15 Mounting the receiver to the Impact Quickbox 16 Wirelessly Triggering Your Hot Shoe Flash 18 Wirelessly Triggering Your Studio Flash 19 Wake Up Feature 19 Using as a Camera Trigger 20 Specifications 22 Troubleshooting 23 ...

Page 3: ...ers interested in controlling the camera shutter from a wired or wireless trigger The Impact PowerSlave s built in wake up function frees the user to remotely wake a device from a sleep mode to a ready to be triggered state without having to walk back to the device The 16 user selectable channels help avoid interference from others The Impact PowerSlave allows flash sync speeds of up to 1 200 of a...

Page 4: ...Nikon versions of the transmitter companion device and can be used with either the dedicated Canon or Nikon transmitter Multiple triggering options Can be used to trigger a hot shoe flash studio flash or camera shutter release 2 4 GHz radio signal Using a radio signal allows you to trigger a studio flash with less interference Wireless triggering Cable free wireless triggering allows you to trigge...

Page 5: ...handled Use only the batteries listed in this manual Make certain to align the battery with the correct polarity Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the batteries when leaving the product unattended for prolonged periods or when no charge remains Handle the units with care Do not use or leave the devices in conditions of extreme hea...

Page 6: ...PowerSlave Transmitter 5 Channel Selector Switches 6 Battery Compartment 7 Hot Shoe Mount 8 2 5 mm Input Port 1 Indicator Confirmation Light 2 Test Button Shutter Release 3 Hot Shoe 4 On Off Switch 1 3 4 7 8 6 5 2 ...

Page 7: ...d PowerSlave Receiver 1 Indicator Confirmation Light 2 On Off Switch 3 Channel Selector Switches 4 Hot Shoe 5 Cold Shoe 6 Battery Compartment 7 1 4 20 Light stand Mount 8 2 5 mm Output Port 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 1 6 7 5 8 2 4 3 ...

Page 8: ...mount 2 Receiver with 1 4 20 light stand socket and universal shoe mount 3 2 5 mm to PC sync cable 4 2 5 mm to 1 4 monoplug sync cable 5 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm sync cable 6 Elastic light stand cold shoe mount 7 1 23A 12 volt alkaline battery 8 2 AAA batteries PSL C PSL N 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 ...

Page 9: ...9 Contents Include Continued 1 Receiver with 1 4 20 stand socket 2 2 5 mm to 1 4 monoplug sync cable 3 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm sync cable 4 Elastic light stand cold shoe mount 5 2 AAA batteries PSL R 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 10: ...t be compatible To take advantage of the flash wake up feature using a Canon camera the flash must be Canon compatible and the PowerSlave model for Canon must be used Likewise the PowerSlave for Nikon model must be employed in order to take advantage of the flash wake up feature using a Nikon camera Note If the flash does not have a wake up function the sleep mode may have the option to be disable...

Page 11: ...s off 2 Loosen the shoe locking wheel and remove the battery compartment door from the back of the unit 3 In each unit insert the required batteries in the battery compartment Be sure they are installed using the correct polarity as indicated inside the compartment 4 Replace the battery compartment doors To turn on the transmitter or receiver move the On Off switch to the On position Do the opposi...

Page 12: ...red flash Auto focus green while transmitter trigger button half pressed Trigger red while transmitter trigger button fully pressed Channel Selection The PowerSlave uses Channel Selector switches to set the communicating signal channel between devices The transmitter and receiver have four switches providing the user with 16 channels Please reference the illustration below for selecting a channel ...

Page 13: ...a camera bracket wired 1 Turn off all devices 2 Mount the transmitter and camera on a bracket available separately 3 Connect a 2 5 mm to PC cable between the transmitter and camera Plug the 2 5 mm end into the input sync slot PC socket on the transmitter and the other end to the PC port on your camera Note Some camera models do not have PC ports To use an off camera wired connection a universal ho...

Page 14: ...ght stand stud until tight NOTE An umbrella bracket with an adjustable flash shoe is available separately Connecting the Receiver to a Flash To a Hot Shoe Flash 1 Slide the flash s hot shoe foot into the receiver s hot shoe 2 Tighten the locking ring to secure the devices 3 Attach the flash receiver assembly to a light stand or tripod using the receiver s 1 4 20 threaded socket ...

Page 15: ...e mount to secure the receiver to a studio flash or stand The receiver fits into its cold shoe mount 2 Using the included 2 5 mm to 1 4 monoplug sync cable or the 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm sync cable connect the receiver to the studio flash Make sure that both the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel ...

Page 16: ... refer to the user manuals included with those products Preparing the Speed Ring Flash Bracket 1 Slightly loosen the bottom thumb screw 2 Hold the thumbscrew and the three washers in place while unscrewing and removing the cold shoe from the bracket 3 Align the threaded socket of the receiver with the top of the exposed screw and screw in the receiver until secure Tighten the locking wheel until i...

Page 17: ...c shaped washers located under the cold shoe are removable to create an optimal fit for the receiver and flash assembly 4 Fasten the flash head directly onto the cold shoe of the receiver 5 Adjust the height of the bracket by loosening the side adjustment thumb screw and moving the bracket so that the flash is centered in the opening ...

Page 18: ...ired position 4 Synchronize the channels on the transmitter and receiving devicest 5 Switch on the receiver and flash devices 6 Press the on camera shutter release button or the test button on the transmitter to fire the flash Wirelessly Triggering Your Studio Flash 1 With both devices turned off connect and secure the transmitter to your camera see setup instructions in Connecting the Transmitter...

Page 19: ...ash NOTE A household male to 1 4 female adapter is available separately Wake Up Feature Some devices will enter sleep mode after a period of inactivity If the flash has a wake up function the Impact PowerSlave system has an easy to use function that wakes up the flash after it has entered sleep mode To wake up a device half press the camera s shutter release button TIP If the flash does not have a...

Page 20: ...E See insert for compatible Shutter Release Cables Single Shot Mode 1 Turn off all devices 2 Connect the receiver to the camera using the hot shoe or with the appropriate shutter release cable see Mounting the Receiver on a Light Stand on pg 14 3 Wireless mode Synchronize the channels on the transmitter and receiver 4 Turn on the transmitter receiver and camera 5 Set the camera to single shot mode...

Page 21: ...ra 5 Set the camera to continuous shot mode 6 Half press the Test Shutter Release button on the transmitter to auto focus the camera The camera and lens must be set to auto focus for this function to work 7 Press and hold the Test Shutter Release button on the transmitter to continuously trigger the camera s shutter Release the button to stop Wireless Bulb Mode Long Exposure 1 Turn off all devices...

Page 22: ...transmitter to trigger the camera s shutter The shutter will stay open as long as you hold the button down Release the button to close the shutter Specifications Frequency 2 4 GHz Number of channels 16 Transmitter connection 2 5 mm input sync port Receiver connections 2 5 mm output sync port Operating range Up to 150 50 m Sync Speed Up to 1 200s Transmitter dimensions 2 7 x 1 8 x 1 2 6 8 x 4 5 x 3...

Page 23: ...cted to the correct input output port Make sure that the communication confirmation light appears when sending or receiving a signal Verify that flash and camera equipment are operating properly Make sure the devices are within the maximum operating range Verify that your camera and flash are compatible with this device Please reference the Device Compatibility section of this manual pg 10 for mor...

Page 24: ...efect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have additional ri...

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