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====Basic Trigger====

Allows the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to operate as a basic PocketWizard radio slave on any camera it will fit, including cameras other than the Canon or Nikon models the radio is designed for. This mode only uses the center hot shoe contact for sync input and output. It does not use any of the radio's communication pins, and as such disables all TTL, HSS/FP-Sync and power-controlling operations of the radio.

Special Notes:

* Make sure to double back to the Channels tab after enabling Basic Trigger Mode to set your receiving channel, as the Standard Receive Channel defaults to 32 when this mode is activated.
* This setting does not need to match across all radios in use - it needs only be used when connected to a non-compatible camera or flash. For example, transmitting MiniTT1/FlexTT5 transmitting on both ControlTL and Standard Channels can be used to trigger a remote FlexTT5 in Basic Trigger Mode (receiving on a Standard Channel).
* Due to the manufacturer-specific layout of the pins on the bottom shoe, the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are not guaranteed to slide onto every camera's hot shoe. Do not force the units onto your camera. Slide gently.
* In Basic Trigger Mode, you get basic remote triggering on PocketWizard Standard Channels. This works with all PocketWizard radios including the [[Plus II]], [[MultiMAX]], and devices with PocketWizard radios built-in.
* HyperSync, High Speed Sync (FP Flash), or ControlTL functionality are not available on any channel when using this mode on a transmitting radio. A Basic Trigger Mode remote can still be used for [[HyperSync]] operation, when Standard Channels are configured on the [[HyperSync/HSS Tab]].
* This mode will reduce battery life with the MiniTT1. Normally the MiniTT1 sleeps when the camera sleeps based on data it receives from the camera on the E-TTL / i-TTL communication pins. Since those pins are deactivated in this mode, the MiniTT1 never sleeps.
* The fastest usable shutter speed for flash (X-Sync) may be affected. This mode takes ~900 microseconds (1/1111 of a second) from the time X-sync is received until the remote flash begins generating light (radio propagation delay). Some cameras and flash combinations will tolerate this delay and achieve X-sync normally. Some will not. On those cameras that will not, you may need to reduce your shutter speed to something slower than X-sync to eliminate black lines in your images. Shortening your flash duration may also help.
* A hot shoe flash or Speedlite in the top shoe of a radio in this mode will only trigger in manual mode.

====Transmitter Only (FlexTT5 Only):====

Allows the FlexTT5 to be used as a Transmitter only, just like the MiniTT1. This mode allows a photographer to work in the same area as other photographers, and share remote flashes, without the flash on top of the FlexTT5 being triggered by the other photographers. When this mode is engaged, the FlexTT5 will not respond to any triggers from another MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 acting as a Transmitter.

====Disable Shoe Communications (FlexTT5 Only):====

Check this box to turn off the bottom shoe on a FlexTT5. This is useful for remote cameras where you want to deploy the FlexTT5 radio in the shoe, but do not want the FlexTT5 to act as an Auto-Relay transmitter.

====SpeedCycler:====

This mode is designed to rapidly cycle through multiple flash units fired individually in sequence. This allows you to fire a camera in sync with flashes faster than a single flash can recycle. It can also be used for triggering remote cameras sequentially. SpeedCycler is engaged on a transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 via this checkbox.
SpeedCycler mode requires an [[AC3 ZoneController]] in the top shoe of the on-camera PocketWizard radio. Zones A, B, and C will be triggered sequentially and individual zones can be disabled by setting the AC3’s Zone Switch to the off position. Both TTL and manual flash are supported. Setting flash power manually will trigger faster. Receiving [[MultiMAX]]es can be used instead of FlexTT5s provided a Standard Channel
between 17 and 32 is in use. Make sure to set the Standard Transmit Channel on your transmitting
ControlTL radio to match the receiving MultiMAX's. The MultiMAX's A, B, and C Zones correspond to the AC3's Zones.

====Top Shoe Detection Mode (Canon Only):====

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Set this control to AC3/AC9 if an [[AC3 ZoneController]] or [[AC9 AlienBees Adapter]] will be connected to the top shoe of this radio. Set it to [http://www.nissindigital.com/top.html Nissin Flash] to use this radio with a Nissin Di866 or Di622 for Canon.

Read more about [[Canon_Compatibility#Nissin|Nissin Flash compatibility here]].

====Camera Model (Canon Only):====

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Your radio always uses the first trigger of a session as a calibration shot. Some cameras have special considerations that can be accounted for by selecting the Camera Model via this setting. For optimal performance, we recommend selecting your specific camera model. This setting only affects radios configured to transmit when connected to a compatible camera.

====Ranger RX Head Selection====

([[PowerST4]]) Only

Use this setting to select the flash head in use with your Ranger RX series pack.

====Digital 1200/2400RX Head Selection====

([[PowerST4]]) Only

Use this setting to select the flash head in use with your Digital RX series pack.

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[[File:HyperSyncHSS.jpg|500px|center|HyperSync/HSS Tab]]

'''Note:''' Triggers on Standard Channels are only transmitted at shutter speeds faster than the camera's x-sync speed if High Speed Sync is disabled for that particular shutter speed. Our radios use HyperSync at the shutter speed immediately higher than the camera's sync speed by default.

For example, on a camera with a 1/250th x-sync speed, HyperSync will be used at 1/320th, and then High Speed Sync will be used at 1/400th and above in the default configurations.

===HyperSync Only (Disably HSS/FP)===

Check this box to completely disable [[High Speed Sync]] and instead use [[HyperSync]] exclusively. A FlexTT5 receiving on a ControlTL Channel will trigger a manual flash at all shutter speeds.

===HSS/FP Begins At (HyperSync Ends)===

Select the shutter speed where HyperSync Timings are no longer used and High Speed Sync/FP Flash is engaged.

For example, selecting 1/1250th for this dropdown will use HyperSync at shutter speeds up to and including 1/1000th, and begin using High Speed Sync.

===HyperSync Flash Duration For Standard Channels 1 (FAST) to 10 (SLOW)===

These settings automatically take into account the specific shutter timings of your camera, and combines them with an estimated duration of your remote flash.

A setting of 1-3 (FAST) will work best with a flash that has a short duration, like most hot shoe flashes. A 4-7 (MEDIUM) setting would be useful for a medium duration flash, such as an AlienBees B400 or an Elinchrom 300RX, and an 8-10 (SLOW) setting would fit best for a Profoto Acute series, or higher powered Elinchrom or AlienBees flash. Some experimentation may be necessary to find the best setting for your camera and flash combination.

===Manual HyperSync for Standard Channels===

Checking this box enables the use of the Manual HyperSync Offset Control. HyperSync Automation is still used in the transmitter to detect your specific camera model's shutter timings. This control adjusts how remote flashes connected to Standard Channel receivers like the [[Plus II]] or [[MultiMAX]] will trigger relative to your camera model's timings.

If you have previously found your HyperSync offset and would like to continue using that method, select this menu option and set the offset with the slider control below. A manual hyperSync value used in the previous production firmwrae is not likely to work, however, and you will need to test again to find your new HyperSync value. This is because of the new HyperSync Automation camera detection, which was not used in previous firmware.

===Manual HyperSync Offset (slider)===

This slider is an alternative method for adjusting HyperSync, instead of the HyperSync Flash Duration For Standard Channels control. It lets you manually specify when to trigger a flash (in microsecond) relative to the camera's normal x-sync time. This control is disabled unless Manual HyperSync for Standard Channels has been enabled.

===AC9 Flash===

Use this setting to choose the flash connected to a receiving FlexTT5 via an [[AC9 AlienBees Adapter]]. Selecting your flash here will optimize HyperSync for that specific model.

===P2 HyperSync Flash Duration===

This setting controls the automatic timings used by a receiving FlexTT5's P2/Flash port. A setting of 1-3 (FAST) will work best with a flash that has a short duration, like most hot shoe flashes. A 4-7 (MEDIUM) setting would be useful for a medium duration flash, such as an AlienBees B400 or an Elinchrom 300RX, and an 8-10 (SLOW) setting would fit best for a Profoto Acute series, or higher powered Elinchrom or AlienBees flash. Some experimentation may be necessary to find the best setting for your camera and flash combination.

''Note that the flash duration of most flashes change as power levels are raised or lowered. While fully automated HyperSync remotes such as the [[PowerMC2]], [[PowerST4]] or AC9 can account for this, the P2 port cannot. This means that the setting in use above will most likely be optimal only for a particular power setting on the remote flash, and may need to be changed for a different power level. We recommend testing at the flash's full power to begin experimenting with your equipment.''

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== MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Manual ==
:[[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]]
:[[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Key Features]]
;First Steps
:[[Getting Started]]
:[[Batteries]]
:[[Safety Warnings]]
:[[Status LED]]
;Compatibility
:[[Canon Compatibility]]
:[[Nikon Compatibility]]
;Channels
:[[Channels]]
:[[Channels (CE/Europe)]]
:[[Learn Mode]]
;TTL
:[[Basic Wireless TTL]]
:[[Advanced Wireless TTL]]
:[[High Speed Sync]]
;Manual Flash
:[[Manual Flash]]
:[[HyperSync]]
:[[Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync]]
:[[PowerTracking]]
;AC3 ZoneController
:[[AC3 ZoneController]]
;Utility
:[[PocketWizard Utility]]
:[[Factory Reset]]
:[[Update Tab]]
:[[Channel Tab]]
:[[Flash Tab]]
:[[HyperSync/HSS Tab]]
:[[PowerTracking Tab]]
:[[Modeling Tab]]
:[[Sleep Tab]]
:[[Misc Tab]]
;More Information
:[[Remote Camera Triggering]]
:[[Relay Mode]]
:[[ControlTL Accessories]]
;Even More Information
:[[The FAQ]]
:[[Long Range Performance]]
:[[Mounting]]
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[[File:FlexTT5+MiniTT1.jpg|right|400px|PocketWizard Canon MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]]Congratulations on your purchase of the PocketWizard MiniTT1® / FlexTT5® Wireless Photo Control System for Canon or Nikon DSLR cameras and flashes. You can use the MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver to control single or multiple off-camera electronic or intelligent TTL flashes. The PocketWizard ControlTL® System takes the complex TTL data being sent through the camera’s hot shoe and digitally interprets and transmits it as a reliable radio signal. You can now place TTL or manual flashes anywhere to illuminate the scene: Around corners, out-of-sight and in bright sunlight. The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are compatible with any PocketWizard radio for triggering manual flash or remote cameras.

The Canon-specific MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios work within the Canon E-TTL II system.

The Nikon-specific MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios work within the Nikon i-TTL / CLS system.

All references to TTL are exclusively for the electronic or intelligent TTL systems specific to Canon (E-TTL II) and Nikon (i-TTL / CLS), and not film TTL.

The terms Speedlite or Speedlight are used interchangeably throughout this wiki.

This wiki contains the latest information about the operation of your radios. If you would like to download a PDF of this information, [[PocketWizard_Wiki:Books/MiniTT1_and_FlexTT5_Manual|click here]] and follow the instructions.

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== Operation ==

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'''To quickly begin using your radio, you might be interested in the Quick Guides or other documentation at [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/manual PocketWizard.com].'''

For more detailed information, use the links below to hone in on the specific feature you are looking for. The links are the section headings. For example, the words '''Getting Started''' below will take you straight to that section.

==== [[Getting Started]] ====

Information you should know before using your radios. Also referred to as "READ ME FIRST" information.

==== [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Key Features|Key Features]]====

Learn more about the key features of your MiniTT1 and FlexTT5. Additional information on features can also be found at [http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/transmitter_receiver/ PocketWizard.com]

==== [[Safety Warnings]] ====

Information about operating the radios safely can be found here.

==== [[Nikon Compatibility]] ====

Find out exactly what cameras and flashes work with the Nikon-Specific ControlTL radios, and what specific operational considerations are required for your gear.

==== [[Canon Compatibility]] ====

Find out exactly what cameras and flashes work with the Canon-specific ControlTL radios, and what specific operational considerations are required for your gear.

==== [[Batteries]] ====

Battery types, polarity, and life expectancy information.

==== [[PocketWizard Utility]] ====

Connect your radios to your computer via USB and control many aspects of them via the PocketWizard Utility.

==== [[Basic Wireless TTL]] ====

Simple TTL operation instructions. Use all of your Speedlites as one zone of light with the camera making the exposure decision.

==== [[Advanced Wireless TTL]] ====

Advanced i-TTL operation instructions. Control individual zones of light. Control your remote Speedlights manually from the camera position.

==== [[Manual Flash]] ====

Trigger any remote flash simply.

==== [[PowerTracking]] ====

Trigger a compatible remote studio flash and control its power level directly from the camera position.

==== [[HyperSync]] ====

Learn more about increasing your X-Sync speed using HyperSync. See [[Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync]].

==== [[High Speed Sync]] / Auto FP ====

Use your Speedlites with your camera's fastest shutter speeds. See [[Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync]].

==== [[Channels]] ====

Channels allow you to work collaboratively with other photographers, or to work with your radios exclusively.

==== [[Learn Mode]] ====

Learn Mode is not required for normal operation of your radios, but if you are working away from the PocketWizard Utility and in conflict with another photographer on your channel, Learn Mode allows you to change channels in the field.

==== [[Remote Camera Triggering]] ====

In addition to triggering remote flash, your PocketWizard radios can trigger a remote camera's motor drive port. Relay Mode is covered in this section.

==== [[Factory Reset]] ====

Sometimes you just need the settings in your radio to be like they were when you first took them out of the box.

==== [[Status LED]] ====

This section covers the various colors and blink patterns used by the Status LED.

==== [[Mounting]] ====

Radios perform best when mounted properly.

==== [[Long Range Performance]] ====

Optimize range using these techniques.

==== [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Specifications]] ====

Details on radio specifics are found here.

==== [[FCC Notice]] ====

The FCC wants you to know...