Phottix Aster - Manual

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Introduction
The Phottix Aster Wireless Flash Trigger Set is used to remotely fire
camera flashes. The Aster transmitter unit emits a wireless radio signal to
the Aster receiver unit when the camera’s shutter is triggered. This signal
fires the flash attached to the receiver, depending on the radio channel
selected. The receiver can also be optically triggered with a camera’s
built-in flash or other flash unit. This allows you to take off-camera flash
photographs without using radio triggering.
Features
1) The receiver unit has two operating modes: In ‘W’ (wireless) mode the
receiver unit is triggered by the wireless transmitter unit. In ‘L’ (light)
mode the receiver unit is triggered optically by another flash – an optical
sensor is on the back of the receiver unit.
2) Four radio channels (for ‘W’ wireless mode) are available to avoid
interference.
3) When using ‘W’ wireless mode: Setting the transmitter’s channel
selection switch to “ALL” will fire the flashes on all receiver units within
range, even if set to different channels.
4) The transmitter and receiver units have an on/off switch, and an LED
to indicate operation and triggering.
5) The receiver unit’s hot shoe mount will accept speedlight-type flash
units. The metal tripod thread underneath the receiver unit can be used
for mounting the unit on a tripod or light stand.
6) The receiver unit’s PC Sync socket will take a 3.5mm mono plug. The
included 3.5mm PC Sync cable can connect the receiver unit to a studio
strobe when using the 6.3mm PC adapter (included).
7) Supported Modes: Manual, Non TTL Auto.
Phottix Aster Flash Trigger
INSTRUCTION
Operating Instructions
W (wireless) mode
1) Turn on the transmitter unit (move switches to the ‘On’ position).
2) Move the receiver switch to the ‘W’ position and set the channel
selector (there are 1/2/3/4 channel switches) of both transmitter and
receiver units to same number (1 -1, 2 -2, 3 -3, 4 -4).
3) Press the test button on the transmitter unit. If the transmitter and
receiver’s signal LEDs light simultaneously, the units are properly config-
ured.
4) Slide the flash into the receiver unit’s hot shoe socket, locking it with
the flash’s locking mechanism; slide the transmitter unit into the
camera’s hot shoe socket. Pressing the camera’s shutter release will now
trigger the flash.
L (light) mode (without use of transmitter)
1) Move the receiver unit switch to the ‘L’ position.
2) The flash on receiver will now be triggered by a camera’s built-in flash
or other another flash unit within range.
For Studio flash
1) Plug the PC Sync cord into the receiver unit’s PC Sync socket. Connect
the cord (the 3.5mm mono plug or 6.3mm converter) to the studio light.
Set the receiver to ‘W ‘ (wireless) mode.
2) Slide the transmitter unit into the camera’s hot shoe connection.
3) Pressing the camera’s shutter release will now trigger the flash.
Specifications
Transmitter battery type: 23A (12V Mini Battery, included)
Standby current: 0uA, working current: 1mA
Receiver battery type: CR2 3V battery
Standby current: 0uA, working current: 600uA
Transmitter connection: 3.5 mm socket for PC Sync cord
Trigger life: 20,000 times, standby time: one year
Receiver connection: 3.5 mm socket for PC Sync cord
Flash PC Sync cord with 3.5 mm plug and a 6.3 mm plug adapter
Operating distance: W (wireless) mode 30m (100 ft.) in open areas, L
(light) mode 10m
Sync speed: Varies from 1/125s to 1/250s depending on the sync speed of
flashes/strobes and types of camera
Usage Notices
1) Use batteries as specified in this user guide. Replace with a new
battery if the receiver’s signal LED becomes dim.
2) Protect the units. Falls or crushing can damage the transmitter and
receiver units.
3) Keep the units dry, and avoid rain, dampness, and electric shock.
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