Channel Tab - Revision history

Heathers: /* Channel Input Boxes */

2025-07-02T21:10:57Z

‎Channel Input Boxes

Heathers: complete rework including E Release info

2025-07-02T21:10:09Z

complete rework including E Release info

Heathers: /* ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only): */

2013-08-08T16:53:55Z

‎ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):

Heathers: /* Use ControlTL for Rx Channel Check Box (FlexTT5 Only) */

2013-08-08T16:53:20Z

‎Use ControlTL for Rx Channel Check Box (FlexTT5 Only)

Ian: /* Use ControlTL for Rx Channel Check Box (FlexTT5 Only) */

2011-08-31T18:55:09Z

‎Use ControlTL for Rx Channel Check Box (FlexTT5 Only)

Ian at 18:54, 31 August 2011

2011-08-31T18:54:05Z

Chris at 15:59, 31 August 2011

2011-08-31T15:59:46Z

Chris at 15:52, 31 August 2011

2011-08-31T15:52:27Z

Ian at 15:18, 29 August 2011

2011-08-29T15:18:21Z

Ian at 15:05, 29 August 2011

2011-08-29T15:05:17Z

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 Transmit section: The Legacy firmware will give you the option to choose both a ControlTL Channel and a Standard Channel. The radio will send out both types of signals at the same time.
-Receive section: You will see both ControlTL Channel and Standard Channel options but the Standard Channel will be grayed out. This is because while the ControlTL radios can transmit both types of signals at the same time, they can only receive on one type at a time. The default is to receive on a ControlTL Channel. If you plan to use a Standard Channel radio (such as a MultiMAX or Plus II) as the transmitter, we strongly suggest using [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]].
+Receive section: You will see both ControlTL Channel and Standard Channel options but the Standard Channel will be grayed out. This is because while the ControlTL radios can transmit both types of signals at the same time, they can only receive on one type at a time. The default is to receive on a ControlTL Channel. If you plan to use a Standard Channel radio (such as a MultiMAX or Plus II) as the transmitter with a FlexTT5 or FlexTT6 as the receiver, we strongly suggest using [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]].
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 ====ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):====

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 {{Utility Tab Quick Links}}
-[[Channels]] enable you to work with other photographers and to keep your triggering exclusive. Some channels operate on different frequencies to help you avoid interference. All PocketWizard radio slaves set to the same channel work together.
+PocketWizard radios transmit and send signals through Channels. Channels enable you to work with other photographers and to keep your triggering exclusive, as each photographer can each use a different Channel. Each Channel has a different frequency and/or coding system and all PocketWizard radio slaves set to the same Channel work together. PocketWizard radios have 3 different types of Channels. Our Legacy firmware uses both ControlTL and Standard Channels. The E Release firmware uses E Release Channels. Please see the [[Channels]] page for more details.
-When a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 is used as a transmitter, it always sends out two triggers. One is a ControlTL trigger on a ControlTL channel, and the other is sent on a Standard Channel. This enables you to use TTL or power-controlled flashes alongside other manual flashes. A transmitting ControlTL radio synchronizes both triggers precisely.
+'''Legacy Firmware'''
-We highly recommend using the Channel Tab to set transmitting and receiving channels - [[Learn Mode]] is '''not''' required for normal operation.
+When a MiniTT1, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 is used as a transmitter, it always sends out two triggers. One is sent on a ControlTL Channel, which will trigger a ControlTL receiver, like a FlexTT5, FlexTT6, PowerMC2, or PowerST4. The ControlTL Channels can send more advanced information like power control and TTL metering, as well as special timings for HyperSync and High Speed Sync.
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 ====Channel Input Boxes====
-Use these to set the respective Transmitting and Receiving Channels.
+The ControlTL radios have 2 Configuration settings. The default Channels for Configuration C1 are Channel 1 and Channel 2 for Configuration 2. You can change the Channels by connecting the radio to the PocketWizard Utility and selecting a different Channel. Be sure to adjust the Channels on all of your PocketWizard radios so they will match.
 ====ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):====
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-Check this box to have the FlexTT5 radio listen on a ControlTL channel (set below with ControlTL Rx Channel).
+Check this box (default) to have the FlexTT5 radio listen on a ControlTL channel (set below with ControlTL Rx Channel).
 Uncheck this box to listen on a Standard channel (set below with Standard Rx Channel). ControlTL commands will not be received.
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 If your transmitter is a [[PlusX]], [[Plus II]], [[Plus III]], or [[MultiMAX]] radio, then use a Standard channel.

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-Uncheck this box to have the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 send the Standard PocketWizard Channel trigger first at your camera's x-sync speed, rather than ControlTL Channel. If you're using a PocketWizard that receives on Standard Channels as remote, like a Plus II, MultiMAX, or embedded PocketWizard receiver, unchecking this box max slightly increase the maximum sync speed.
+Uncheck this box to have the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 send the Standard PocketWizard Channel trigger first at your camera's x-sync speed, rather than ControlTL Channel. If you're using a PocketWizard that receives on Standard Channels as remote, like a PlusX, Plus III, Plus II, MultiMAX, or embedded PocketWizard receiver, unchecking this box max slightly increase the maximum sync speed.
 This setting is checked by default, and only affects operation at your camera's x-sync speed. Un-checking this box may result in banding with a ControlTL Channel receiver at your camera's x-sync speed.

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	Receiving radios can only listen on one channel at a time; either ControlTL or Standard. If your transmitter is a MiniTT1 radio and you are triggering a remote radio that is expected to respond to E-TTL II commands, then you must use a ControlTL channel.		Receiving radios can only listen on one channel at a time; either ControlTL or Standard. If your transmitter is a MiniTT1 radio and you are triggering a remote radio that is expected to respond to E-TTL II commands, then you must use a ControlTL channel.

−	If your transmitter is a [[Plus II]] or [[MultiMAX]] radio, then use a Standard channel.	+	If your transmitter is a [[PlusX]], [[Plus II]], [[Plus III]], or [[MultiMAX]] radio, then use a Standard channel.

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 Check this box to have the FlexTT5 radio listen on a ControlTL channel (set below with ControlTL Rx Channel).
 Uncheck this box to listen on a Standard channel (set below with Standard Rx Channel). ControlTL commands will not be received.
 Receiving radios can only listen on one channel at a time; either ControlTL or Standard. If your transmitter is a MiniTT1 radio and you are triggering a remote radio that is expected to respond to E-TTL II commands, then you must use a ControlTL channel. If your transmitter is a Plus II or MultiMAX radio, then use a Standard channel.

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 [[File:Channels.jpg|500px|center|Channels Tab]]
 ====ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):====
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 ====Use ControlTL for Rx Channel Check Box (FlexTT5 Only)====
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 ''This control is generally only used for performing a TTL relay from a remote camera, while triggering the camera via a Standard Channel. For most applications where a FlexTT5 needs to receive on a Standard Channel, we highly recommend using [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]] instead.''
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 Uncheck this box to listen on a Standard channel (set below with Standard Rx Channel). ControlTL commands will not be received.
 Receiving radios can only listen on one channel at a time; either ControlTL or Standard. If your transmitter is a MiniTT1 radio and you are triggering a remote radio that is expected to respond to E-TTL II commands, then you must use a ControlTL channel. If your transmitter is a Plus II or MultiMAX radio, then use a Standard channel.

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	We highly recommend using the Channel Tab to set transmitting and receiving channels - [[Learn Mode]] is '''not''' required for normal operation.		We highly recommend using the Channel Tab to set transmitting and receiving channels - [[Learn Mode]] is '''not''' required for normal operation.
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	[[File:Channels.jpg\|500px\|center\|Channels Tab]]		[[File:Channels.jpg\|500px\|center\|Channels Tab]]

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	We highly recommend using the Channel Tab to set transmitting and receiving channels - [[Learn Mode]] is '''not''' required for normal operation.		We highly recommend using the Channel Tab to set transmitting and receiving channels - [[Learn Mode]] is '''not''' required for normal operation.
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		+	[[File:Channels.jpg\|500px\|center\|Channels Tab]]

	====ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):====		====ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):====

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 [[Channels]] enable you to work with other photographers and to keep your triggering exclusive. Some channels operate on different frequencies to help you avoid interference. All PocketWizard radio slaves set to the same channel work together.
-ControlTL™ uses a new channel system in addition to the Standard channel system used in other PocketWizard radios. The MiniTT1™ Transmitter and FlexTT5™ Transceiver can trigger all existing PocketWizard radios. They can also be taught channels (including new ControlTL channels) by existing PocketWizard transmitters. The FlexTT5 can operate as a receiver for any PocketWizard transmitter.
+ControlTL™ uses a new channel system in addition to the Standard Channel system used in other PocketWizard radios. The MiniTT1™ Transmitter and FlexTT5™ Transceiver can trigger all existing PocketWizard radios. They can also be taught channels (including new ControlTL channels) by existing PocketWizard transmitters using [[Learn Mode]]. The FlexTT5 can operate as a receiver for any PocketWizard transmitter.
-====ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync====
+We highly recommend using the Channel Tab to set transmitting and receiving channels - [[Learn Mode]] is '''not''' required for normal operation.
-(Nikon Only)
 ====Use ControlTL for Rx Channel Check Box====
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 Check this box to have the FlexTT5 radio listen on a ControlTL channel (set below with ControlTL Rx Channel).
-Uncheck this box to listen on a Standard channel (set below with Standard Rx Channel). E-TTL II commands will not be received.
+Uncheck this box to listen on a Standard channel (set below with Standard Rx Channel). ControlTL commands will not be received.
 Receiving radios can only listen on one channel at a time; either ControlTL or Standard. If your transmitter is a MiniTT1 radio and you are triggering a remote radio that is expected to respond to E-TTL II commands, then you must use a ControlTL channel. If your transmitter is a Plus II or MultiMAX radio, then use a Standard channel.
-IMPORTANT: When a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 is used as a transmitter, it always sends out 2 triggers, one ControlTL trigger on a ControlTL channel, and one Standard trigger on its channel. This enables you to use an E-TTL II system with other manual flashes. The ControlTL system synchronizes both triggers precisely.
+Note: When the MiniTT1 is plugged in it only shows the Transmit drop downs - ControlTL Tx and Standard Tx - because it is a Transmitter. The FlexTT5, a Transceiver, will show both Transmit and Receive options, because it perform both operations.
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-Note: When the MiniTT1 is plugged in it only shows the Transmit drop downs - ControlTL Tx and Standard Tx - because it is a Transmitter. The FlexTT5, a Transceiver, will show both Rx and Tx because it can both Transmit and Receive.