Transmitter RT-BR Operating Manual
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Transmitter RT-BR Operating Manual This manual is specific for broncolor® operation. Please read the "Operating Manual" and "Safety Precaution" so that you will fully understand the features and operation of this product. Keep the operating manual in a safe place for future use. ■ Safety Precautions Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for proper operation. The WARNING symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious WARNING injury if the product is not used properly. The CAUTION symbol indicates the possibility of minor to moderate personal injury or product damage if the product is not CAUTION used properly. The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions or restrictions when using NOTICE the product. Please read all notes to avoid errors in operation. The reference symbol indicates additional information about the NOTE controls or related functions. Reading these is recommended. The arrow indicates reference pages. WARNING ● Please refrain from opening the product packaging with wet hands or in a dusty environment as this may cause damage to the product. ● Keep the materials used in this product out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion and misuse. CAUTION ● To avoid damage from static electricity, remove the static electricity from your body by touching metals located nearby (e.g. door knob, aluminum sash) before touching the radio transmitting module. ● Do not under any circumstances remodel or disassemble this product for modification or part replacement purposes. ■ Terms and Trademarks broncolor® is the registered trademark of Bron Elektronik AG. © 2020 SEKONIC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. NOTICE ● Do not use the meter in Cord Flash Mode at altitudes above 2,000m (6,561 feet). ● Be sure not to drop the product or subject it to sudden impacts, as the product will be damaged. ● Do not store the product in areas of high temperature of high humidity, as the product will be damaged. ● Be careful not to transport the product from cold to warm moist conditions as condensation will form on the product and may damage it. ● If the product is left in direct sunlight, a vehicle, or near a heater, the unit's temperature will rise and may result in damage. Please be careful when using the product in these types of locations. ● If the product is left where corrosive gases may be generated, the gases may affect the product and may result in damage. Please be careful when using the product in these types of locations. ● Reproduction of all or any part of this document without permission is strictly forbidden. ● The contents of this manual may be subject to change for the product's specification modifications and other reasons without prior notice. ● The screens in this operating manual may differ from the actual displays of the product you are using. (Colors, letters, etc.) NOTE In case of disposing the product, follow the rules of disposal in your area. ■ List of Applicable Model This transmitter is an accessory dedicated to the following model (light meter). Model Transmitter Model Manufacturer/Frequency L-858D Series Serial No. JY10-XXXXXX (For Japan) JY11-XXXXXX (For Europe and Canada) RT-BR broncolor : 2.4GHz JY1L-XXXXXX (For US) JY1G-XXXXXX (For China) ii NOTICE ● Check if L-858D firmware is the latest version by using "Update Settings" function of Data Transfer Software connected with L-858D. ● Download the Data Transfer Software from www.sekonic.com, and install it on your computer. URL: https://www.sekonic.com/support/downloads/dtssoftwareformacandwindows.aspx To use this software, connect your computer to the L-858D using a USB cable (micro-B type, available commercially). ■ Intended Use This product can be used in the following situations. ● Radio wave-based flash light triggering or output power control ● Radio wave-based modeling lamp ON/OFF ■ Intended Users The intended users of this product are those who are engaged in shooting or related businesses, such as photographers, who use the flash units. ■ Disclaimer The Company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the failure of this product or its use. iii ■ Features of the RT-BR To use the radio triggering mode of the L-858D after the transmitter is installed, the flash unit must be equipped with a radio function supported by a specified manufacturer, or a receiver supporting the radio function must be connected to the flash unit. Using the radio triggering mode, firing a flash or adjusting the output power by yourself can be easily accomplished remotely. ● Take measurements by placing the product at the subject's position with the light receptor (retracted lumisphere) facing toward the light sources of main light and fill light directly. Adjust the measured values for the desired lighting ratio. ● Turn on all light sources to measure the final exposure, and point the lumisphere (extended lumisphere) at the camera from the position of subject. (P14, P27) broncolor:Lamp:1 to 40 Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Light meter (with the transmitter installed) Light source (with a receiver built-in/installed) Camera Subject Subject Figure 1 Figure 2 Note that this transmitter of RT-BR only supports the broncolor radio system. Manufacturer Radio Studio/Lamp Function broncolor Radio Studio Address : 1 to 99 Flash light triggering and output power Lamp Address : 1 to 40, ALL control, modeling lamp ON/OFF ■ Restrictions There are some cautions and restrictions regarding the use of this product. Please read and understand the following before using the product. iv NOTE ● The operation of this product may change without prior notice due to specification changes or other reasons. Therefore, the contents of this operating manual may differ from actual operation of the product. URL: https://www.sekonic.com/support/downloads ● The safety-related precautions such as "Safety Guide and Maintenance" and "Safety Precautions" conform to the legal and industry standards that were applicable at the time this operating manual was created. Therefore, this manual may not contain the latest information. If you are using the previous operating manual, please download and refer to the latest operating manual. ● Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for proper operation. ● The product may contain printing materials such as cautions related to safety and/or printing errors as a supplement to the operating manual. ● The contents of this operating manual may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes and for personal use only. However, the reproduced material must contain the copyright notice of our company. ● The screens in this operating manual may differ from the actual displays of the product you are using. (Colors, letters, etc.) ■ Accompanying Accessories The following items are included with the Transmitter RT-BR. Please be sure to check that all noted items are included. If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller you purchased the transmitter from. Transmitter broncolor Startup Guide Safety Precaution [Radio System Preference screen] English WARNING English 3. Setting Radio System Preference (for RT-20PW, RT-3PW and RT-EL/PX only) There is a danger of electrical shock when using high Transmitter Use the Custom Setting in Menu to set the voltage strobes. Radio System Preference for the flash system Safety Precaution Avoid contacting the terminals. RT-20PW (344MHz), RT-3PW (433MHz) in use. This product emits electromagnetic waves. RT-BR (2.4GHz), RT-EL/PX (2.4GHz) RT-20PW/RT-3PW: ControlTL, Standard or Do not bring this product close to persons with RT-GX (2.4GHz) both pacemakers. RT-EL/PX: Elinchrom Normal/Speed mode or RT-20PW RT-EL/PX For Proper Operation RT-3PW Startup Guide Phottix Strato II Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for Example of RT-GX proper operation. Do not use this product in an explosive atmosphere. 4. Selecting Measuring Mode [Measuring screen] The steps for installing the transmitter module and meter setup are common Touch the icon to enter the Measuring Mode ® ® for RT-20PW/RT-3PW (PocketWizard ), RT-BR (broncolor ), RT-EL/PX Selection screen. The WARNING symbol indicates the ® ® ® Use of devices emitting electromagnetic waves is (Elinchrom , Phottix ) and RT-GX (Godox ) transmitters. ① Radio Triggering Flash Mode possibility of death or serious injury if the WARNING prohibited in hospitals. Detects flash brightness after Measuring button is product is not used properly. Before installing the transmitter, please read the operating manuals for pressed to send radio transmitted signal to radio the meter and transmitter as well as the safety precautions so that you will receiver connected to flash. Displays F-stop value. The CAUTION symbol indicates the fully understand the features and operation of this product. Then keep the ② Radio Triggering Multi Flash Mode possibility of minor to moderate personal CAUTION manuals and this Startup Guide in a safe place for future use. Detects and accumulates flash brightness after CAUTION injury or product damage if the product is • Check the material of the neck strap to see if there is any Displays in this start up guide is for explanation purpose. Content to be Measuring button is pressed to send radio not used properly. risk of allergy. displayed differs depending on which transmitter is installed. transmitted signal to radio receiver connected to [Measuring Mode • Be careful of sudden emission of lights from strobes. flash. Displays F-stop value. Selection screen] The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions 1. Downloading Manuals or restrictions when using the product. ③ HSS Flash Radio Triggering Mode (for RT-GX only) NOTICE NOTICE Please visit www.sekonic.com to download the latest Detects flash brightness after Measuring Button is Please read all notes to avoid errors in version of meter and transmitter operating manual. pressed to send radio transmitted signal to radio ③ operation.