Instruction manual
PRIO
LITE MBX 500 - HotSync
PRIOLITE GmbH Wuerzburg - Last revised: 12/2013 - Page 10
Flash triggering
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Flashes can be triggered as follows:
Flash triggering via the synchronization cable
The compact flash unit is connected to the camera using a synchronization cable with a 3.5
mm phone jack via the synchronization socket. The synchronization socket is located
besides the photocell in the area of the handle. The synchronization voltage is 5 V.
The synchronization circuit was designed using state-of-the-art semiconductor technology.
This enables reliable flash triggering even in older cameras with mechanical contacts.
However, due to the large number of different electronic circuits used in the cameras for
synchronization control, we cannot assume any liability for any damage to the camera by
triggering the flash. You should therefore contact the camera manufacturer before using
cameras that are not generally commercially available.
Flash triggering via the photocell
The compact flash unit can also be triggered via the built-in photocell. Triggering then
occurs when a flash from another unit “strikes” the first unit. This operating mode is
activated by pressing the
Slave
button (control LED is on).
The photocell is designed as an impulse photocell. Thus, it works only when the striking
flash has a higher aperture value than the ambient light. You must therefore ensure that no
excessively strong external light falls on the photocell. If this cannot be avoided, another
method of flash triggering must be selected.
Flash triggering via radio remote control
The compact flash unit is equipped with a built-in bi-directional radio module. To trigger the
flash via radio, the radio remote control must be mounted onto the hot shoe of the camera
and then switched on using its main switch. You must also ensure that the
TEAM/ID
settings on the radio module and the flash unit match. The flash is triggered by activating
the camera shutter.
Flash triggering via the TEST button
The flash can also be manually triggered by pressing the “TEST” button.
Automatic Power Drop (APD)
If the power setting is reduced, the stored energy is internally dissipated. During this
process no flash will be triggered. Compact flash units that are switched off are
automatically discharged. It is also possible to reduce the energy quickly to the current
value by triggering a test flash.
