Upgrading firmware by USB
The firmware of the TCU and receivers can be upgraded using the included USB
cable. Any upgrades and full instructions will be announced on the Phottix Blog
(journal.phottix.com).
LED functions
The LED on the TCU and receiver units will turn green when the camera is
focusing and red when a photo is being taken.
Inserting batteries
1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it away from the Phottix Odin
TCU or receiver. The battery cover will slide open.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Insert AA batteries as shown.
4. Replace the battery cover and push back into the locked position.
5. When the battery power icon on the TCU shows low battery levels change
the batteries.
6. When the power is very low, the LED will flash red light every 2 seconds.
Turning the TCU and receiver on/off
1. To turn on the Phottix Odin TCU: Press and hold the Power Button until an
image appears on the LCD screen. To turn off: Press and hold the Power
Button until the LCD screen goes blank.
2. To turn on the Phottix Odin receiver: Move the power switch to the
“
ON
”
position. Turn off the receiver by moving the power switch to the
“
OFF
”
position.
Groups and Channels
1. The Phottix Odin System has 3 groups: A, B, and C, and 4 tranmission
channels: 1, 2, 3, 4.
2. Receivers can be assigned both group and channel designations.
3. The transmitter will allow
power levels and changes to be set for each
group
. Unless turned off on the TCU, all receivers set to the same channel
and group will fire.
The TCU
Connecting to the camera hot shoe
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Slide the Odin TCU into the camera
’
s hot shoe mount. Turn the TCU
locking ring until tight.
3. Turn on the Odin TCU (see above).
4. Turn on the camera.
Functions
The TCU has two main function screens:
TTL/Mixed and Ratio.
