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Flashgun E-TTL II Trigger
Knight TR-332 闪光灯E-TTL同步器 Product Manual PIXEL .INC Http:// www.pixelhk.com
Made in China 50705 V10.01
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Contents Overvise Knight TR-332 features Cautions before use Included items Compatible device Knight TR-332 the name of each part How to use the Knight TR-332 Install the battery Install the transmitter Knight TR-332TX Remove Knight TR-332TX from the camera Install the receiver Knight TR-332RX Connect the receiver Knight TR-332RX with the on-top flash Remove the flash from Knight TR-332RX
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Overvise Thank you for purchasing the high-performance PIXEL product
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Connect receiver Knight TR-332RX with the studio lights Turn on the Knight TR-332 power Turn on the LCD backlight of Knight TR-332 How to set Knight TR-332 Knight TR-332 channel setting Set the function of Knight TR-332TX Set the Knight TR-332RX function The flashgun operation PIXEL knight TR-332 Specifications
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This manual is current update of 1 st Feb, 2010.Please contact to PIXEL service center for further information, if interesting of the combining usage with products released after this day.
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First of all, thank you for purchasing the high-performance PIXEL Knight TR-332 product, which enables Canon cameras and flash execute high-speed synchronous photography, as well various creative flash mode functions, it includes the highest performance E-TTL II, ETTL, FP and other functions, the maximum shutter synchronization speed up to 1/8000s. The device supported to set groups(5 groups in total);it also supported to control each group individually, each group with multiple units, there are total 32 kinds of flash mode. When using the EOS EXII compatible flash, you can adjust flash's output power through TR332TX instead of adjust on flash directly. Before use this product, you must read and fully understand this manual, then learn to use the camera to ensure you are familiar with the operation properly. You can easily handle the operation method and the attentive things through this manual.
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Knight TR-332 features
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Knight TR-332 uses global free FSK 2.4GHz wireless channel, 15 selectable channels. Maximum operating distances up to 80M. There are total 5 groups and 5D camera settings for Knight TR-332, each group with multiple units, and which can be independently controlled; It's up to 32 difference flash mode. Knight supports a variety of camera shooting modes, flash E-TTL II, E-TTL and manual output modes. Knight TR-332TX is user friendly product, your just only set the group to OFF, TTL or the required output parameters(between 1/1 to 1/128). Each step 1/3 to setting, It's divided into 23 brightness adjustment When Knight TR-332 is using with the EOS EXII series, It supports TR-332TX to adjust the flash output power. Knight TR-332 supported flash's electric zoom function, focal length, ISO, shutter speed,
Knight TR-332 features FV lock, red-eye reduction, and FP functions. Knight TR-332RX's setting is more convenient, you just need to set the group as A, B, C, D or E and each group with multiple units When use the device with other incompatible E-TTL flashgun, Knight TR-332 will trigger in manual mode without any setting. Knight TR-332 is only compatible with EXII series flash, through the transmitter TR-332TX to control the output power; incompatible flash can fire in the Manual mode. It supports a variety of shutter speeds, its max up to 1/8000s. Through the PC socket to control the studio lights and other brands flash with PC interface. LCD display showed the channel, power, function mode.
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Cautions before use
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Confirm the camera and flashgun is turned off before install on Knight TR-332. This product is electronic accessories, maybe due to external environmental factors, causing the camera can not or unusual work, such a possibility is very small . The component can't be a strong vibration, or will lead to product failure. A long time not use. Turn off the transmitter and receiver's power switch and remove the battery. The battery can't be installed anti-polarity, otherwise the batteries may leak corrosive liquids, heat or explosion will occur. When the Remote cable connect with the device, please do not pull the wires. Do not store the device in high temperature area, such as a closed car under direct sunlight, the control panel as well other high-temperature area. Please keep it dry, do not use wet hand contact with the product, also cannot be immersed in water or exposed in rain, its may lead to not work properly. Do not use in flammableo and explosive gas; don't obey this warning may cause an explosion or fire.
Cautions before use Because this product include battery, regarding how to use battery, please operate it strictly according to related rules, otherwise it may cause explosion, fire or physical injury. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the folling two conditions:(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Compatible device
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The compatible Canon EOS DSLR camera 1Dseries, 5Dseries, 7D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 500D, 550D, 450D, 400D, 1000D and so on.
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The compatible Canon EOS flash The compatible Canon flash such as EOS 580EXII, 580EX, 430EXII, 430EX, 270EXII, 220EXII and various creative mode.
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Knight TR-332TX(1set)
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The compatible device with Knight TR-332TX
Knight TR-332RX(1set) CR-2 lithium battery( 2pcs)
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Hot shoe protective cover( 1 pc)
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Knight TR-332 the name of each part
Knight TR-332 the name of each part
Receiver Knight TR-332RX
Transmitter Knight TR-332TX
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Knight TR-332TX LCD display
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1 LCD display 2 LED indicator 3 Power/Channel reduce button 4 Background/Set/Channel increase button 5 Battery hatch 6 Battery compartment 7 Connecting pin 8 Locking screw 9 Hot shoe mount
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1 LCD display 2 LED indicator 3 Power/Channel reduce button 4 Background/Set/Channel increase button 5 Hot shoe 6 Battery hatch 7 Battery compartment 8 Hot shoe holder 10 PC socket 9 Locking screw
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How to use the Knight TR-332
How to use the Knight TR-332 Install the transmitter Knight TR-332TX
Install the battery When the battery power is low, the LCD is displayed as shown, Knight TR-332 need to replace the battery as soon as possible to ensure that your normal flash shooting.The transmitter and receiver of Knight TR-332 are all using a 3V CR-2 lithium battery and the standby time is more than 100hours. Please follow the steps to replace the battery if needed:
1. Please make sure the camera and transmitter power had been turned off before install Knight TR-332TX. 2. Loose the locking screw by rotating to right according as picture. 3. Follow the picture to insert the Knight TR-332TX’s hot shoe mount on the camera's hot shoe. 4. Follow the picture to tight the locking screw for locking.
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1. Slide the battery hatch, and open it. 2. In accordance with the figure of the [+] and [-] signs to install the battery, or contrast the[+]and[-]sign of TR-332 for battery inserting. 3. Close the battery hatch. For a long time not use Knight TR-332, please turn off power and remove the battery.
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Make sure hold the Knight TR-332TX in place to prevent the products slide from the camera.
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How to use the Knight TR-332 Remove Knight TR-332TX from the camera 1. Please make sure the camera and Knight TR-332TX power had been turned off before remove TR-332TX. 2. Loose the locking screw by rotating to right according as the figure. 3. Pull out Knight TR-332TX from the camera.
How to use the Knight TR-332 Install the receiver Knight TR-332RX Install receiver Knight TR-332RX on the tripod 1. Follow the picture to insert the receiver screw nut on the tripod, make it tightly. 2. Follow the picture to install the receiver on the tripod.
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Knight TR-332TX’s locking screw is not fully loosed, please loose it, and gently pulls it from the camera, do not forcibly pull it.
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Install receiver Knight TR-332RX receiver on the flash bracket 1. Loose the locking screw by rotating to right according to picture. 2. Install Knight TR-332RX hot shoe mount to flash bracket according to picture. 3. Rotate the locking screw to the left for locking tightly according to picture.
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How to use the Knight TR-332 Connect the receiver Knight TR-332RX with the on-top flash
Install the Knight TR-332RX receiver on the bracket B 1. Loose the locking screw by rotating to right according to the figure. 2. Inserting the TR-332RX to the bracket B according to the picture. 3. Rotate the fixed screw of the bracket B for locking tightly according to the figure. 4. Rotate the locking screw of Knight TR-332RX tightly. En
1. Please make sure the flash's power is turned off before install the flash into Knight TR332RX, confirm the power of Knight TR-332RX is turned on, and set the function mode and channel. Knight TR-332RX does not allow the flash remove or plug in the under power on mode, the flash must be inserted or pulled out in the off state.
1.Insert the flash and mount into the hot shoe of Knight TR-332RX. 2.Rotate the flash locking switch to the locking position.
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Lock the flash in place, please lock the switch by clockwise rotation until to the mount locking signs.
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How to use the Knight TR-332 Remove the flash from Knight TR-332RX
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1. Please make sure the flash power is off before remove the flash. 2. Rotate the locking switch to left according to the picture. 3. Pull out the flash from Knight TR-332RX hot shoe mount.
1. Turn on the power of Knight TR-332, hold [ POWER ] button for 2s then release. 2. If Knight TR-332 power is turned on, hold [ POWER ] button for 2s then release, Knight TR-332 will enter to off mode.
The fixed lock of flash was still on Knight TR-332RX accessory shoe. Rotate the locking switch of flash on the left again, and gently pull out the on-top flash from the Knight TR-332RX accessory shoe, do not forcibly pull out the flash.
Connect receiver Knight TR-332RX with the studio lights 1. Before connect the studio lights, select the appropriate cable in the accompanying accessories. Insert the Cable PC-side to Knight TR-332RX receiver's PC socket, and tighten the nut. 2. The other side inserts to the studio light socket, and turn on the Studio Light power.
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The ways to turn on and turn off the transmitter and receiver is the same.
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The ways to turn on and turn off the transmitter and receiver’s LCD backlight is the same. Turn on the Knight TR-332 power, it is available to open the LCD's backlight through press [ SET ]. The backlight will not be close by hand,it will turn off in 4s automatically when no action on [ POWER ] and [ SET ] button.
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How to set Knight TR-332
How to set Knight TR-332
Knight TR-332 channel setting
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Set the function of Knight TR-332TX
The ways to set transmitter and receiver’s channel is the same. 1. Turn on the Knight TR-332 power, press[ POWER ]and[ SET ]button 2s at same time for communicate channel setting. 2. After pressed the[ POWER ]and[ SET ]button, LCD display shown [ ], “ ”means channel number, and blinks, such as shown, which means entering to the channel setting mode. After the installation of the battery, the channel will be[
1. Make sure your camera has been shut down or under standby mode when set the function. This product is not compatible the function setting with the camera in working state. If abnormal phenomenon was found in operating period, you can turn off and on the camera again to restart the knight TR-332.
2. After turn on the TR-332TX powe, hold[ SET ] button for 2s to enter TR-332TX’s function setting mode. 3. By pressing the[ SET ]button 2s, LCD display shown [ ]. " " is blinking, press [ SET ] key to replace the group. There are total of the following options: , , , , and .
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3. When the LCD display shown [ ], press[ CH- ]or[ +CH ]button to select the channel, press[ CH- ] button to reduce the number, [ +CH ] to increase the numbers. The channel can be set from 01-15. Avoid multiple using Knight TR-332 devices in the same area at the same time. You need to change the difference channel to avoid mutual interference.
4. Press the button[ POWER ]and[ SET ]again, the mode will be saved and entered to standby mode in 4s when no any action. 5. Please make sure the receiver and transmitter channel is the same.
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How to set Knight TR-332
How to set Knight TR-332
of [ POWER ] button to enter the group setting. Each group is supported for independent control. 5. Press [ POWER ] button to enter the setting mode, It's available through [ POWER ] set to down and [ SET ] set to up, the TTL mode will be set for each group as ex-factory default. 6. Each group is available to set as following modes: TTL, Manual (1/1-0, 1/1-3, 1/1-7 according to 1 / 3 step for set up, there are total 23 levels) and OFF (Turn off this group output).
flash is only follow the own parameter setting. The sync shutter speed up to 1/8000s.
TTL mode: Flash will be operating with TTL mode. When using the EX series flash, you need to set the flash as manual mode. Flash mode cannot set through Knight TR-332TX, only the EOS EX II series of flash can be set up through TR-332TX. Manual mode: You can set the Knight TR-332TX by the [Manual Output] to control the flash output by setting the parameters of flash; you can also adjust the flash output ways set by TR-332TX, no need adjust the flash. This feature is only for EOS EXII flash series; when using the EX series of flash, the flash's output power can't adjust by TR-332TX. OFF mode: Knight TR-332TX set the group will not fire the flash, no need to turn off the flash. When using the incompatible flash or studio light, Knight Device cannot control the flash output. The
7. After 4s without any action or press [ POWER ] and [ SET ] together to save the setting to enter standby mode. 8. When using the 5D camera, you need open the set options of " ", the LCD display shown [ ]. Set the function you should wait the device exit or by pressing [ POWER ] and [ SET ] at the same time to exit then use the camera.
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How to set Knight TR-332 Set the Knight TR-332RX function M
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1. When first time to install the batteries in the receiver, LCD will show [ ], and default as group" ". 2. The first letter " " means the receiver is group A , " " means the communicating channel of the device,15 frequency channels can be selectable. 3. Press[ SET ] button and hold for 2s to set the TR-332RX group mode, the LCD will show[ ], the receiver is set group A as exfactory default. 4. Slightly press[ SET ]or[ POWER ] to enter next group, it can be set 5 groups from A to E. 5. Press[ SET ]and[ POWER ]at the same time or wait 4s without any action to save the setting and exit. 6. It's available to set all the functions only through transmitter which installed on the camera.
How to set Knight TR-332 The flashgun operation 1. Adjust the flash head after the flash installed 2. Turn on the flash power. 3. Select the flashgun's mode. 4. Make sure the flash or camera light has been lit in the preparation before shooting. En
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PIXEL knight TR-332 Specifications
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Type: Using FSK 2.4GHz wireless remote control system Operation distance: 80 meters Channel: 15 Transmitter standby time: 100 hours (using the CR -2 Lithium battery) Receiver standby time: 100 hours (using the CR-2 Lithium battery) Dimensions (W×H×D): Transmitter: 38mm ×63mm×31mm Receiver: 38mm ×66mm×26mm Weight (with battery): Transmitter: 45 g Receiver: 50 g
Now you can start to use unique high-performance PIXEL product Knight TR-332; if you have any questions, you can contact the local distributor. Or visit the website http://www.pixelhk.com.
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