Sekonic L-358 - Manual (Page 49)

Radio Transmitter RT-32CTL
Operating Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read the instruction manual thoroughly to assure its safe and proper use.
The RT-32CTL Radio Transmitter is designed to fit into select Sekonic light meters and transmit trigger signals to PocketWizard
receivers and transceivers as well as electronic flashes with PocketWizard receivers built-in.
When installed, it enables one person working alone to measure flash output without the need of a sync cord.
Pressing the measuring button simultaneously triggers the flash and measures the light.
For the safe and proper use of this product
Please use the device properly after reading the Cautions for Safety thoroughly prior to use.
CAUTION: * Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can result in the personal injury or damage to your light meter.
NOTE: * Indicates a caution or limitation that accompanies operation. Please read the note to avoid incorrect ope-
1. Mounting
(1) Press the POWER button to turn OFF the light meter.
(2) Open the battery cover.
(3) Remove the connector cover.
(4) Align the connector of the Radio Transmitter with the pins of the light meter’s connector terminal.
(5) Carefully insert the Radio Transmitter connector while holding body of the transmitter parallel to the light meter body.
(6) Confirm that the Radio Transmitter is fully inserted and close the battery cover.
* To prevent damage due to static electricity, release static electricity stored in your body by touching a
metal object nearby (door knob, aluminum window frame, etc.) before touching the radio signal trans-
mitter module.
2. Confirmation of operations
Be sure to test the operation of the Radio Transmitter and light meter before using it in a photographic situation.
(1) Press the POWER button to turn on the light meter and confirm that Wireless flash radio triggering mode icon
displayed on the LCD.
(2) Connect a PocketWizard receiver or transceiver to a flash and set it to the same channel set on the light meter.
(3) Press the light meter’s measuring button to send the trigger and arm the light meter for a reading. As red lamp on the
NOTE: * If the Wireless flash radio triggering mode icon is not displayed, confirm that the Radio Tran-
smitter is mounted properly in the light meter’s battery compartment.
* The Wireless flash radio triggering mode icon may not be displayed if you turn the light meter
power off and then immediately turn it back on again. If that happens, turn the power off and wait about
5 seconds before turning it back on again.
3. Specifications
Size : Approx. 34mm (H) x 28mm (W) x 12mm (D) / 1.3”(H) x 1.1”(W) x 0.5”(D)
Weight : Approx. 10g / 0.35oz
Power source : Supplied from the light meter
Radio signal transmission distance : Approx. 30m/100feet (In case that there is no obstacle between transmitter and
receiver/transceiver.)
Applicable standards : FCC, Industry Canada, CE
remote receiver or transceiver is lit, the flash will fire and the light meter will record a measurement.
The RT-32CTL Radio Transmitter is also compatible with PocketWizard ControlTL radios.
Please see the operating manual for each light meter to learn how to set PocketWizard channels for both Standard and
ControlTL radios.
For L-358
Use the Channel Selector Sheet provided in the RT-32CTL package to set ControlTL transmitting channels.
For L-758 series
1. If firmware has been upgraded, select Standard and ControlTL channels using light meter display.
2. If the firmware has not been upgraded, set channels using the Channel Selector Sheet provided in the RT-32CTL package.
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