Canon MiniTT1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
MiniTT1 /FlexTT5 for Canon  
340 – 354 MHz, US FCC/Canada IC  
Congratulations  
Congratulations on your purchase of the PocketWizard MiniTT1/ FlexTT5System for  
Canon DSLR E-TTL II cameras and flashes. Canon owners can use the MiniTT1 Transmitter and  
FlexTT5 Transceiver to control single or multiple off-camera Canon E-TTL II flashes at speeds up to  
8fps. The PocketWizard ControlTL™ System takes the complex E-TTL II data being sent through  
the camera’s hot shoe and digitally interprets and transmits it as a reliable radio signal. You can now  
place E-TTL II (or manual) flash units anywhere to illuminate the scene: Around corners, out-of-sight  
and in bright sunlight. The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are compatible with any PocketWizard for triggering  
manual flash or remote cameras.  
This US FCC/Canada IC frequency PocketWizard radio slave is compatible with all US frequency  
PocketWizard products. It is not frequency compatible with CE or JAPAN PocketWizard products. Verify  
frequency compatibility before purchasing. The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are protected by various patents  
and other patents pending.  
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Batteries  
CAUTION  
Turn OFF your equipment (PocketWizard units, electronic  
flash units, cameras, etc.) before making connections or  
changing batteries.  
FlexTT5:  
Install 2 fresh AA (IEC:LR6) batteries into the FlexTT5  
Transceiver. Make sure to note proper polarity. Alkaline batteries  
are recommended. Rechargeable or other chemistry batteries  
will also work, though life expectancy may vary.  
Life expectancy = ~60 hours with alkaline batteries  
FlexTT5 Battery Polarity  
MiniTT1:  
Install a fresh CR2450 or CR2354 coin cell battery into the  
MiniTT1 Transmitter. Make sure to note proper polarity.  
The CR2450 is recommended for longer battery life. The MiniTT1  
saves batteries by automatically entering an extremely low power  
state when the camera enters sleep mode, or if not on a camera  
and TEST is not pressed for 10 seconds.  
Life expectancy = 100’s of hours/thousands of triggers and varies  
based on usage profile  
MiniTT1 Battery Polarity  
MiniTT1 and FlexTT5:  
Look at the normal LED blink to determine battery level,  
or use the PocketWizard Utility.  
LED Blink:  
Green Good battery  
Amber Warning – battery low  
CR2450 & CR2354 batteries  
Red  
Very low battery – change immediately  
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MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Key Features  
ControlTL: PocketWizard’s newest firmware platform taps into the camera’s digital communications  
to enable an entirely new level of remote flash capabilities through our proven radio system, beginning  
with remote TTL for Canon E-TTL II flash systems with Slide-n-Shoot Simplicity.  
HyperSync - Achieve better than X-sync with many  
cameras and flashes – up to 1/500th second.  
FP/High-Speed Sync: Need more speed? Push  
beyond 1/500th and go into FP/High-Speed sync mode  
automatically. No buttons to press or settings to change  
other than your shutter speed will give you flash sync  
all the way to 1/8000th.  
Power Tracking: When working in E-TTL II, you can  
change any of your control settings on your flash or  
camera and the system adjusts for those changes.  
Eight Frames per second: Never before have you  
been able to shoot remote E-TTL II at this speed.  
Nothing else comes close.  
Low Profile Design: The FlexTT5 lies flat to stay out of  
the way and uses a flip-up antenna for additional range  
when needed. The MiniTT1, with an internal antenna,  
weighs in at 2.3 oz. and is the smallest PocketWizard  
ever.  
What’s in the Box?  
- MiniTT1 or FlexTT5  
- Batteries  
- USB Cord  
- QuickGuide  
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READ ME FIRST  
If this is the first time you are using a remote E-TTL II flash system, we recommend you  
consult your camera and flash manuals for your camera for the basics of positioning your  
flash units.  
Review the owner’s manuals for your camera and flash system. For most basic functions  
when using Canon’s system or PocketWizard’s, operation is identical. Important exceptions  
will be noted in this manual.  
All equipment should be turned OFF when making connections, otherwise unwanted  
triggering may occur when inserting or removing a flash or camera cable.  
The first exposure after making initial connections or powering on may not be properly  
exposed. The first shot is a camera calibration shot. Always test fire at least twice!  
You may use a FlexTT5 as a transmitter instead of a MiniTT1 in all scenarios.  
Make sure all PocketWizard radios are set to the same PocketWizard channel. The  
PocketWizard channel is used instead of Canon’s E-TTL II communication channel.  
See the LEARN Mode and channels section for more information.  
IMPORTANT: Canon flashes set to <SLAVE> and connected to FlexTT5 radios will have  
slave mode automatically turned off, but will still function as slaves correctly. Set the  
Canon slave group via the FlexTT5 Zone Switch.  
Only compatible Canon Speedlites can be used in the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 hot shoe.  
Other brands of hot shoe flashes, E-TTL compatible or manual, will not trigger.  
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Powering On  
1. Turn OFF all your equipment (PocketWizard radios,  
electronic flashes, cameras, etc.) before making connections.  
2. When all equipment is connected, turn ON your MiniTT1  
or FlexTT5 first by setting the power switch to C.1 or C.2  
(see Channels for more information on C.1 and C.2). Verify  
radio blinks normally (short blink every 2 seconds)  
3. Turn on your connected camera and flash equipment last.  
The first exposure after making initial connections and  
powering on may not be properly exposed. The first shot is a  
camera calibration shot. Always test at least twice.  
Power switch OFF  
Connecting a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera when the  
camera is already turned on may cause erratic behavior. Either  
follow the sequence above or let your camera “sleep”, then  
try again.  
NOTE: A few flash adjustments may not be available when the  
flash is in the shoe of a powered on MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 and  
sitting on an active camera. For example, you cannot take a  
580EX II out of <MASTER> mode if the flash is in the hot shoe of  
a powered on remote FlexTT5. Turn the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 off,  
wait for the camera to sleep, or remove the flash from the shoe to  
access these special mode changes.  
Power switch ON and set to C.1  
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Basic Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1 OO FlexTT5  
No Flash on Camera  
This simple mode of operation allows you to use one or more  
remote E-TTL II flashes as one zone of light. All remote E-TTL II  
flashes will fire at the same power level which is chosen  
automatically by the camera.  
1. Slide the MiniTT1 Transmitter onto the camera  
and tighten the locking ring.  
2. Slide the remote Speedlite onto a FlexTT5  
Transceiver, tighten the locking ring, and secure  
the FlexTT5. Repeat for each remote Speedlite.  
The remote Speedlites should be set to normal  
mode, not <MASTER> or <SLAVE>.  
MiniTT1 on camera shoe  
3. Trigger normally.  
Please read your Canon manuals on Fully  
Automatic Wireless Flash (also called E-TTL II  
Wireless Autoflash).  
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This mode of operation is the same as using Canon’s  
wireless system with one of the following directly in  
the shoe of the camera:  
A Canon ST-E2 in non-ratio mode  
A 580EX (I or II) Speedlite in <MASTER> mode,  
main flash off, in non-ratio mode.  
Speedlite on FlexTT5 mounted on  
flash stand  
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Basic Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1  
Flash on Camera  
FlexTT5 (cont’d)  
OO  
This mode is identical to the previous page, adding a flash  
to the top hot shoe of the MiniTT1. All remote E-TTL II  
flashes and the master flash will be treated as one zone of  
light and will fire at the same power level which is chosen  
automatically by the camera.  
IMPORTANT: The Speedlite in the MiniTT1’s top shoe  
must be in <MASTER> mode, otherwise the remote flashes  
will not trigger. Wait for the camera to sleep, turn OFF the  
MiniTT1, or remove the flash from the shoe before  
engaging <MASTER> mode.  
Please read your Canon manuals for the steps to enter  
<MASTER> mode.  
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Speedlite on MiniTT1 in camera shoe  
in <MASTER> mode  
1. Slide the MiniTT1 Transmitter onto the camera and tighten  
the locking ring.  
2. Slide a Canon Speedlite set for <MASTER> onto the MiniTT1 and secure its locking shoe.  
3. Slide the remote Speedlite onto a FlexTT5 Transceiver, tighten the locking ring, and secure the  
FlexTT5. Repeat for each remote Speedlite. The remote Speedlites should be set to normal  
ETTL mode, not <MASTER> or <SLAVE>.  
4. Trigger normally.  
NOTE: You can use a 430EX (I or II) as a single zone master! These flashes do not have a master  
mode, and cannot usually trigger remote E-TTL II flashes. Enable Force TTL Master Mode in the  
PocketWizard Utility and they can.  
This mode also benefits the 580EX (I or II) by reducing the “flickering pre-flash” normally  
associated with master mode. On that flash, set the wireless selector to <OFF> and enable  
Force TTL Master Mode. See the PocketWizard Utility help for more information.  
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Ratio Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1 OO FlexTT5  
Flash on Camera  
This mode uses Canon’s Wireless Flash Ratio with E-TTL II  
system. Place remote flashes into different slave groups and  
control the balance of light among the groups or zones.  
Please read your Canon manuals for more information  
on Flash Ratio with E-TTL II and how to control groups from  
the master flash.  
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1. Slide the MiniTT1 Transmitter onto the camera and  
tighten the locking ring.  
2. Slide a Canon Speedlite (set for <MASTER>) onto the  
MiniTT1 and secure its locking shoe. Enable slave groups  
in the master Speedlite per flash manual instructions.  
3. Set the remote FlexTT5 radios to the desired slave  
group (A, B, C) by using the Zone Switch on the side.  
Note that PocketWizard Zones are used instead of  
Canon slave groups.  
Ratio Mode  
4. Slide the remote Speedlite onto a FlexTT5, tighten the  
locking ring, and secure the FlexTT5. Repeat for each  
remote Speedlite. The remote Speedlites should be set  
to normal ETTL mode, not <MASTER> or <SLAVE>.  
The slave group is set by the Zone Switch and not in the  
remote flash. All remote E-TTL II flashes on the same Zone  
will be treated as one zone of light.  
FlexTT5 Zone A  
5. Adjust ratios using the master Speedlite’s flash controls.  
6. Trigger normally  
You may use Canon’s Speedlite Transmitter, the ST-E2, instead  
of a 580EX to control ratios.  
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FlexTT5 Zone B  
 
Ratio Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1  
FlexTT5 (cont’d)  
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General E-TTL II Considerations  
There are several important factors to keep in mind when  
using the ControlTL system to extend Canon’s wireless  
functionality:  
• Operate the camera normally by pressing the shutter  
release button halfway to establish focus or metering  
before shooting. On some Canon cameras, pressing  
the shutter release button too quickly before camera  
wakeup may cause the pre-flash to miss or cause an  
over/under-expose.  
Canon ST-E2  
• The range of Canon’s E-TTL II ability to measure  
light may be exceeded by the range of the ControlTL  
system. In other words, it is possible to place Speedlites so far away that the camera cannot  
accurately measure their light in the frame. Adjust your remote flashes to light the subject better  
so the camera can make a proper exposure calculation.  
• Angle of operation is extended. You can place flashes in more places, including behind you,  
than allowed by Canon’s light pulse system.  
• Consider your metering mode carefully: center-weighted, evaluative, spot, etc. When pushing the  
envelope of flash distances, you need to be sure you craft your remote lighting in a way that works  
with your metering mode.  
• Review the Troubleshooting section for more information.  
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Manual Flash  
There are many ways to use PocketWizard radios to trigger manual flashes. Any PocketWizard Transmitter  
can be used for triggering remote manual flashes. You may have as many remote PocketWizard radios on  
the same channel as you would like.  
The FlexTT5 used as a receiver can trigger a compatible Canon Speedlite set to manual mode in its shoe,  
or trigger a manual flash (studio pack, monolight, non-Speedlite hotshoe flash) connected to  
.
The MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 used as a Transmitter can trigger and provide HyperSync for any PocketWizard  
radio including the Plus II, MultiMAX, or OEM flash packs with a built-in PocketWizard. See HyperSync for  
more information.  
NOTE: You can use manual flashes while using E-TTL II flashes. Manual flashes will not be calculated as  
part of the E-TTL II exposure, so compensate accordingly. The manual flashes will fire in sync with the  
main flash burst, and not in sync with the E-TTL II pre-flash.  
Remote Speedlites  
Please read your Canon manuals for the steps to enter manual mode. Usually it is engaged by  
pressing MODE on the Speedlite until M appears.  
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If you are transmitting on a Standard channel, and wish to trigger a remote Speedlite, the Speedlite must  
be set to manual mode. If the Speedlite in the shoe of the remote FlexTT5 is set to E-TTL, the LED on the  
FlexTT5 will blink red indicating an error. Set the flash to manual.  
NOTE: Only compatible Canon Speedlites can be used as a manual flash in the FlexTT5 hot shoe. Other  
brands of hot shoe flashes, E-TTL compatible or manual, may not trigger.  
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Manual Flash (cont’d)  
Other Manual Flashes  
Connect the remote FlexTT5’s  
sync terminal using:  
port to your flash’s  
a) the correct PocketWizard flash sync cable for best results.  
- or -  
b) your flash’s original sync cable and a PocketWizard PC  
female adapter, part number MPCF (804-605).  
Use  
for remote manual flash  
Visit the PocketWizard.com Cable Finder for help selecting  
the correct flash sync cable. Using a PocketWizard direct cable  
is always preferred over an adapter for ultimate reliability.  
DO NOT connect a flash to  
port. You could damage  
your FlexTT5. This port is only for triggering a Canon motor drive  
and is not designed for the voltages or current found on flashes.  
Attempting to connect 2 flashes to the  
port, or 1  
flash to this port while there is another in the FlexTT5’s shoe,  
can be dangerous. Different flashes can have very different  
sync voltages. Connecting them together could cause  
damage to the flashes, and they may not trigger. 2 identical  
flashes with known identical sync voltages may work when  
connected together, but operation is not guaranteed to be  
risk free.  
FlexTT5 mounted with Velcro®  
& connected to studio flash  
For guaranteed safety and secure triggering, one PocketWizard  
per remote flash is recommended. If you need to trigger more  
than 1 flash from a single remote FlexTT5, consider setting the  
additional flash to use its optical slave.  
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HyperSync® & High Speed Sync (FP Flash)  
HyperSync allows for a PocketWizard  
connected flash to begin firing just  
*before* the camera triggers a sync  
pulse. Since you are triggering “faster  
than a wire” with HyperSync, you can  
sync at shutter speeds faster than  
Setting the HyperSync Offset in the PocketWizard Utility  
X-sync for many cameras and get more usable flash energy before Auto FP (High Speed Sync) is activated.  
Adjusting HyperSync is done in the PocketWizard Utility (see next page for adjustment suggestions). Proper  
adjustment is dependent on on your equipment’s abilities. Try the default setting and look for clipping  
(black lines in your images). Adjust up or down as needed to eliminate the black lines. It is not always  
possible to eliminate the black lines as the shutter speed increases.  
HyperSync is used with shutter speeds as follows:  
1/200 and slower  
1/250 through 1/350  
1/400  
HyperSync not used  
Auto-calculated HyperSync offset used  
Full HyperSync offset used  
1/500  
Auto-calculated HyperSync offset used  
FP Flash / High Speed Sync engaged  
1/640 and faster  
NOTE: If you have a flash in the shoe of the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on your camera, it must be set to  
High Speed Sync (FP Flash). If not, the camera will be limited to a 1/200 shutter speed and will not use  
HyperSync timings. If there is no flash in the shoe of MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on your camera, HyperSync  
and High Speed Sync will be used automatically with your remote flashes.  
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HyperSync® & High Speed Sync (FP Flash) (cont’d)  
HyperSync is set in a transmitting radio only. It is not  
used in a remote FlexTT5. All receiving PocketWizard  
radios, including the Plus II, etc., will trigger in sync with  
HyperSync. At 1/640 and above, Standard triggers  
are not sent.  
NOTE: HyperSync requires a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a  
transmitter. A Standard transmitter like a Plus II cannot  
trigger a remote FlexTT5 and achieve HyperSync.  
Front Curtain Clipping = move HyperSync  
slider towards 0  
If you are seeing Front Curtain clipping (top of frame  
is dark), then your HyperSync offset should be moved  
towards 0 (zero). If you are seeing Rear Curtain clipping  
(bottom of frame is dark), then your HyperSync offset  
should be moved away from 0 (zero).  
When making adjustments, try adjusting in 30 micro-  
second steps until you see some changes, then try  
smaller steps to fine tune your setting. Remember to  
press Set Both Configs in the Utility after every  
adjustment.  
Rear Curtain Clipping = move HyperSync  
slider away from 0  
For some camera and flash combinations it is not possible  
to eliminate clipping, especially at the faster HyperSync  
shutter speeds like 1/400 and 1/500. Use a slower  
shutter speed or use 1/640 or higher and engage  
FP Flash/High Speed Sync. FP Flash/High Speed Sync  
is not available on shutter speeds between 1/250 and  
1/640 when using ControlTL radios.  
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Advanced Features via PocketWizard Utility  
Advanced features in the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are  
available when using the PocketWizard Utility and  
connecting your radio to your PC or Mac via a USB  
cable. Be sure to install the Utility before connecting!  
Download the latest version of the Utility at  
PocketWizard.com here. Be sure to read the help  
within the Utility for more information on how to  
use it.  
Turn your radio on before connecting to your computer  
and you will see battery level in addition to detailed  
status information.  
PocketWizard Utility  
Review the Reset section in this manual to understand  
more about the features set in the Utility and how you  
can revert them to their factory defaults in the field.  
Firmware: The Maintenance section of the Utility is your  
portal to firmware updates via the internet.  
MiniTT1 USB port  
Channels: Within the Utility you can set the channels that  
will be used for C.1 and C.2. See the Channels and Learn  
Mode sections in this manual for more information on how  
setting channels works in the field and via the Utility.  
HyperSync: This powerful feature is set within the Utility.  
See the HyperSync section of this manual for more  
information.  
FlexTT5 USB port  
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Advanced Features via PocketWizard Utility (cont’d)  
Remote TTL Flash Sleep Delay: Normally your ControlTL transmitter tells all remote E-TTL II flashes to  
sleep when the camera sleeps. This saves batteries in the remote flash but could cause the flash to take a  
moment to be ready before the next trigger. Enable this feature to have your ControlTL transmitter wait to tell  
all remote E-TTL II flashes to sleep until a time after the camera sleeps. This feature can be independently  
over-ridden by a remote flash using Flash Idle Time Out Mode.  
Flash Idle Timeout Mode: If you are using a standard transmitter like a Plus or MultiMAX, the sleep  
command is never issued – the flash would always remain powered on. Enabling this feature causes the  
connected flash to remain awake for a set period after any radio activity, then enter its sleep mode for  
power saving. This control overrides Remote TTL Flash Sleep Mode.  
Force TTL Master Mode: Enables the use of a 430EX or 430EX II in the shoe of a ControlTL transmitter  
as a master to trigger remote flashes. The transmitter tells the camera that <MASTER> mode is active even  
though that mode is not available or set in the flash. This also benefits the 580EX. Set the 580EX in the shoe  
to normal mode (<MASTER>=OFF) and enable Force TTL Master Mode. This will make the 580EX in the  
shoe not emit communication flashes. This reduces the “flickering pre-flash” that bothers some subjects.  
Camera Model: Set to Auto, your radio uses the first trigger of a session as a calibration shot. You can  
select your exact camera model. This will eliminate losing a first shot to calibration BUT means you cannot  
swap your radio onto another model of camera, nor will you be able to Auto-calibrate your selected camera  
if some variable (temperature, new camera firmware, potentially certain custom functions) throws off the  
timing. Auto is the recommended and default setting.  
Bottom Shoe Disable Mode: Check this box to turn off the bottom shoe on a FlexTT5. This is useful for  
remote cameras where you want to deploy the FlexTT5 radio in the shoe, but do not want the FlexTT5 to  
act as an Auto-Relay transmitter.  
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Channels  
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.  
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.  
MiniTT1 & FlexTT5 Channel  
Compatibility  
HyperSync  
Yes  
E-TTL II  
MiniTT1  
FlexTT5  
ControlTL Channels 1 – 20  
Standard Channels 1 - 32  
Zones A, B, C  
Yes  
Plus II & Plus  
Standard Channels 1 – 4  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
MultiMAX & MAX  
(see Page 25)  
Standard Channels 1 – 16  
Quad-Triggering Channels 17 - 32  
(Zones A, B, C)  
OEM units w/ PocketWizard Standard Channels 1 – 16  
Yes  
No  
(see Page 25)  
Quad-Triggering Channels 17 - 32  
(Zones A, B, C)  
Canon E-TTL II system channels are not used by the ControlTL system.  
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Channel Tables  
Standard  
Channel  
Standard  
Frequency  
ControlTL  
Channel  
ControlTL  
Frequency  
A MiniTT1 Transmitter or a FlexTT5 Transceiver always  
transmits on a Standard Channel and a ControlTL Channel  
for every trigger. Make sure you choose a set of channels/  
frequencies that will not interfere with or trigger other  
PocketWizard users.  
1
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
344.04  
346.5  
347  
1
2
340  
345  
2
3
3
341  
4
4
346  
5
1
340  
6
2
345  
When using ControlTL channels 5 through 14, you might  
interfere with a MultiMAX user on Standard Channels 17  
through 26, even if you select a different Standard Channel  
in the Utility. Check with other users in the area and be sure  
to select a channel that will not interfere.  
7
3
341  
8
4
346  
9
1
340  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
2
345  
3
341  
4
346  
ControlTL channels 1-4 are repeated when teaching with  
a Standard transmitter like the MultiMAX or a Legacy  
PocketWizard on Standard channels 5 -16. That means if  
you teach a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 channel 5 in the field, it will  
trigger other Control radios listening on ControlTL channel 1.  
1
340  
2
345  
3
341  
4
346  
5
346.5  
347  
6
NOTE: Early Quick Guides refer to “Legacy Channels”  
instead of Standard channels. They are the same thing.  
347.5  
348  
7
347.5  
348  
8
348.5  
349  
9
348.5  
349  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
349.5  
350  
349.5  
350  
350.5  
351  
350.5  
351  
351.5  
352  
340.5  
341.5  
342  
352.5  
353  
342.5  
343  
353.5  
354  
345.5  
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LEARN Mode  
Channels can be taught via the PocketWizard Utility. See the  
Utility’s help for more information. Teaching via the Utility is  
recommended. Channels can also be taught in the field using  
PocketWizard transmitters.  
Transmitting channel: A MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 learning from a  
PocketWizard transmitter will learn both a Standard channel as  
well as a corresponding ControlTL channel for transmitting.  
Review Page 22 for more information about corresponding channels.  
TEST/LEARN Button  
Receiving channel: A FlexTT5 Transceiver can only receive on one channel at a time. It receives on  
*either* a ControlTL *or* a Standard channel, not both simultaneously. When being taught from a Standard  
PocketWizard transmitter it will learn to receive only on a Standard channel.  
For remote E-TTL II systems, teach the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to be used as the primary transmitter first,  
then use it to teach all the remote FlexTT5 radios their ControlTL channel.  
IMPORTANT NOTES: Hold radios at least 2 feet apart when teaching/learning. A connected flash may  
trigger during LEARN. To avoid undesired flashing from remote radios that have already been taught or  
have already had their channel set, turn them OFF.  
1. Turn the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 radio ON and select the channel, C.1 or C.2, to be taught.  
2. Press and hold TEST for several seconds. When the LED blinks amber, release TEST.  
3. Quickly press and hold TEST on the teaching transmitting radio (MiniTT1, FlexTT5, Plus II, MultiMAX,  
etc.). When the LED on the radio being taught blinks green, channel is learned.  
1 green blink = Low Standard channel learned (1 through 16)  
2 green blinks = High Standard channel learned (MultiMAX 17 through 32)  
3 green blinks = ControlTL channel learned (ControlTL 1 through 20)  
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LEARN Mode (cont’d)  
For remote E-TTL II to function, the ControlTL channel must be learned. If you see only 1 or 2 green blinks  
after teaching then a Standard channel was learned and E-TTL II will not function. If you desire E-TTL II  
functionality, teach the FlexTT5 again from the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to be used as the primary transmitter  
and look for 3 green blinks.  
To teach all radios in a system Standard channels, use the Standard transmitter as the teaching radio for  
all learning radios, including MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to be used as the primary transmitter.  
If you see no green blinks during the LEARN cycle then the radio did not learn a new channel and will use  
the previous one. Hold the radios farther apart and try teaching again.  
SPECIAL NOTES  
• Activating LEARN in a MiniTT1 causes a large drain on the coin cell battery. To maintain the best  
battery life, use the PocketWizard Utility to teach channels to the MiniTT1 whenever possible.  
• Channels learned in the field are not displayed in the PocketWizard Utility.  
• A Sekonic Meter cannot be used to teach. Its brief trigger mode is not compatible with LEARN.  
• Custom IDs from MultiMAX radios are not learned.  
• FAST MODE in a MAX Receiver or MultiMAX (set for RECEIVE) offers no benefit when triggered by  
a ControlTL transmitter. Turn FAST MODE off for best performance. If left on, it will negatively affect  
HyperSync timing.  
• HyperSync requires a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a transmitter. A Standard transmitter cannot trigger  
a FlexTT5 and achieve HyperSync.  
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Remote Camera Triggering  
As with other PocketWizard radios, the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5  
can be used to trigger a remote camera. To perform this operation  
a PocketWizard motor drive cable is required. For cameras with  
Canon’s E3 connector, you need the PocketWizard CM-E3-ACC  
cable. For cameras with Canon’s N3 Motor drive connector, you  
need the CM-N3-ACC cable.  
1. Slide the FlexTT5 onto the shoe of the remote camera to  
be triggered.  
2. Connect the motor drive cable from  
port on the  
FlexTT5 to the remote terminal on the camera.  
3. Use the MiniTT1 or any PocketWizard Transmitter to trigger  
If you are using the MiniTT1 radio as the transmitter, be sure  
to hold it properly to maximize range. Using the MiniTT1 in this  
manner causes a large drain on the coin cell battery. To maintain  
the best battery life, use a FlexTT5 or another PocketWizard as  
the hand held transmitter.  
FlexTT5 connected to remote camera  
NOTE: With this remote camera setup you are engaging  
Auto-Relay Mode and sending triggers one channel higher. Read  
more about that mode for information about using a camera with  
remote flash.  
NOTE: The FlexTT5 should be in the shoe of the remote camera  
to be triggered. Removing it from the shoe may cause unwanted  
triggering to occur.  
NOTE: Continuous motor drive triggering of remote cameras is  
not available. Single shot mode is required.  
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Hold up and away for best range  
 
Auto-Relay Mode  
You can trigger flashes in sync with your remote camera.  
This is called Relay Mode. Here’s how it works:  
• Press TEST on a PocketWizard that you are holding  
in your hands.  
• The FlexTT5 connected to your remote camera receives  
the signal and triggers your camera.  
• The FlexTT5 switches to transmit mode and waits for the  
camera to provide a sync pulse.  
• The FlexTT5 triggers the flash in its shoe in sync with  
other remote PocketWizard radios.  
The channel used for relay transmitting is 1 channel higher  
than the taught or default channel, unless you set the  
channels using the PocketWizard Utility. Be careful not to  
teach or set your remote flashes the same channel as your  
remote camera or proper synchronization will not occur.  
Example: If you taught the camera-connected FlexTT5 unit  
Standard Channel 3 then relay transmit occurs on both  
ControlTL and Standard Channel 4.  
FlexTT5 configured for Auto-Relay  
with local Speedlite  
Remember, set the transmitter in your hand and the receiving  
channel on the remote FlexTT5 connected to your remote  
camera to the same channel. Set the transmitting channel in  
that camera’s FlexTT5 to the channel you wish to use for your  
remote flashes.  
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Reset  
The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 can be reset in the field.  
There are two types of reset.  
RESET A: Returns both C.1 and C.2 to the channels you last set  
in the PocketWizard Utility. Reset A is primarily used for resetting  
channels that were taught in the field.  
1. Turn the radio off  
2. While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C.1 (C.1 and C.2  
Flex TEST button  
are always reset together).  
3. Hold TEST for a few moments until you see 2 green blinks, then release TEST. The channels  
are restored to their last Utility values. If you’ve never set the channels using the Utility, then  
the channels are restored to factory defaults.  
RESET B: Returns all of your radio’s settings, including channels and all settings from the  
PocketWizard Utility, to factory defaults.  
1. Turn the radio off  
2. While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C.1 (C.1 and C.2 are always reset together).  
3. Hold TEST for ~10 seconds until you see 4 green blinks, then release TEST. The radio is reset  
to factory defaults.  
Default Settings:  
ControlTL Tx Channel = 1  
Standard Tx Channel = 1  
Use ControlTL for Rx Channel = Enabled  
ControlTL Rx Channel = 1  
Camera Model = Auto  
HyperSync Offset = -170  
Remote TTL Flash Sleep Delay = Disabled  
Flash Idle Time Out Mode = Disabled  
Force TTL Master Mode = Disabled  
Bottom Shoe = Enabled  
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Status LED  
The Status LED indicates that the unit is powered on,  
and displays battery level and other special status modes.  
Under normal operation the LED will display a short blink  
every 2 seconds. This is the normal “powered on and  
waiting for trigger” blink. The color of the LED indicates  
battery level:  
Green Good battery  
MiniTT1 Status LED  
FlexTT5 Status LED  
Amber Warning – battery low  
Red  
Very low battery – change immediately  
Triggering: a pulsing red LED in sync with TEST indicates normal transmission. If TEST is held for 10  
seconds, LEARN mode will be activated – see LEARN mode for information. A short red blink in sync  
with the camera’s trigger indicates normal transmission or reception.  
Red blinking indicates an error condition. Power off the unit, reseat all connections, and power back  
on. If the error persists, verify your settings. For example if you are using a Standard channel to trigger  
a FlexTT5 with a Speedlite in it set to E-TTL, this is an error. The flash needs to be set to manual (See  
Learning LED sequence: Holding TEST for 10 seconds will cause the unit to pulse red (continuously  
transmitting), then it will flash amber 4 times (indicating the beginning of Learn mode), then it will pulse  
amber while listening for a channel to learn. If it learns a channel, it will blink green 1, 2, or 3 times  
depending on the channel learned, then flash amber 1 more time to indicate LEARN is complete. If no  
channels are learned, the radio returns to normal “waiting for trigger” blinking. See LEARN Mode for  
more information.  
A normal green blink occurs on power up initialization and after Set Both Configs has been pressed in  
the PocketWizard Utility. If TEST is held on power up then RESET may occur causing 2 or 4 green blinks  
to occur. See RESET for information. Steady green blinks during firmware updates are also normal.  
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Mounting  
Mount a remote FlexTT5 Transceiver using any of the following methods.  
Velcro®  
Speedlite Stand  
Maximum range, no cord  
Maximum range, OC-E3 cord with added ferrite clamp  
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Long Range Performance  
Long distance performance from your PocketWizards  
depends on the orientation and position of the units.  
Whenever possible, try to maintain a line of sight  
between the units and keep the antennas parallel.  
While radio does not require line of sight, it does help  
dramatically. Make sure the units are not near any  
large metal, concrete, or high water-content objects.  
People and trees are mostly water! Make sure they  
are not blocked by these objects or by hills. Do not  
mount the units close to the ground – try to have  
them several feet above the Earth or building floors  
whenever possible.  
Best  
Acceptable  
Worst  
Positioning  
Blocking Signal  
Maintain at least 36” (~ 1 meter) distance between  
antennas. Avoid direct antenna contact with anything metallic. “Dead spots” have a number of causes,  
but the solution is usually the same: move the unit a few inches or feet away from the problem area.  
SPECIAL NOTE: Some Canon flash models emit RF interference that can reduce the effective operating  
range of many radio slaves, including the FlexTT5. Those models include: 430EX, 580EX, 580EX II and  
others. For those model flashes, please consider the mounting suggestions in the pictures above to  
optimize range. If using Canon’s off shoe cord OC-E3, consider adding a ferrite clamp on the cable near  
the flash to further increase range.  
The Canon 430EX II performs dramatically better in this regard. It does not require special mounting  
consideration and yields greater range.  
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Troubleshooting  
Why is my photo not properly exposed?  
Consult the owner’s manuals for your flash and camera to understand how exposure decisions are made.  
While the ControlTL system can greatly expand the operating range of Canon’s E-TTL II system, and over-  
come inherent problems with an optical communication system, it does nothing with exposure decisions  
made by the camera. Make certain your shooting situation allows enough direct or reflected pre-flash to  
be visible to the camera.  
If you have more than one remote E-TTL II flash (either in basic E-TTL II mode or on one Canon group/zone  
when using ratios) then it is one “piece of light.” If the camera can measure the output from one flash, but  
does not see the other, it will make a calculation based on the light it sees. Both flashes will get sent the  
same value from the camera and both flashes will trigger at that same value. This may not yield the results  
you want. You may need to reposition the flashes to ensure the camera yields a proper exposure.  
Why didn’t my remote flash trigger in the exposure?  
Watch the remote flash as you trigger. If you see the small pre-flash happen, but not a 2nd flash, then  
the camera decided not to use that flash in the exposure. The camera did not see enough of the pre-flash  
to make a flash exposure calculation. The radios and flash are working properly. Reposition the flash or  
subject so that the reflected light will be more visible to the camera, or add another flash to provide more  
pre-flash light for the camera to measure. If you are using a light modifier on the remote flash, try adjust-  
ing it to allow more light or consider removing it. Other questions to consider in your shooting scenario:  
Is the ambient light brighter than the pre-flash from the camera’s perspective?  
Is the pre-flash to subject distance too great or at too great an angle relative to the camera?  
Is the subject too small (not enough reflected pre-flash reaching the camera) for the metering mode  
selected in the camera?  
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Troubleshooting (cont’d)  
Why is my exposure bouncing around?  
If you are in Shutter Priority mode (Tv) and the ambient light levels are changing dramatically shot to shot,  
it is possible for the camera and flash to mis-communicate. The camera may have shifted values before  
the radio had time to transmit them. Try another mode or make sure to remain half-pressed on the shutter  
release longer after a dramatic light change.  
Why does my flash say TTL and not E-TTL?  
This can occur if you make flash connections with the flash turned on as you slide it onto MiniTT1 or  
FlexTT5 or if some other communication error occurs. Make sure all equipment is turned off before  
making connections. Turn everything off and back again.  
Why won’t my camera go above 1/200 shutter speed?  
If you have a flash in the shoe of the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on the camera, make sure it is set to High Speed  
Sync (FP Flash) per your flash instructions.  
If you have a powered off MiniTT1 in the shoe, either turn it back on and select C.2 (make sure no one is  
using this channel!) or remove the unit from the shoe.  
What Canon features are not available through the ControlTL system at this time?  
Rear Curtain Sync, FEB, stroboscopic, adjusting flash settings via the camera’s menus, individual  
manual control of slave groups without using Canon’s ratio system, FEC set on the flash, and other  
features not expressly mentioned. These features may be implemented soon so be sure to check  
www.PocketWizard.com for future firmware updates.  
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Notes  
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Canon Compatibility  
The MiniTT1/FlexTT5 are E-TTL II compatible with these Canon cameras:  
DSLR Cameras 1Ds MKIII, MKII, 1D MKIII, MKII, 1D MKII N  
5D, 5D MKII1  
20D, 30D2, 40D, 50D  
Rebel XT / 350D, Rebel XTi / 400D, Rebel XS / 1000D,  
Rebel XSi / 450D  
The MiniTT1/FlexTT5 are E-TTL II compatible with these Canon flashes:  
Flash Units  
580EX, 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II  
NOTES on overall system performance (visit PocketWizard.com for the latest updates):  
1. HyperSync performance varies by camera. Although all cameras listed will have some HyperSync benefit,  
some will not achieve 1/400 or 1/500. See PocketWizard.com for a listing of specific camera capabilities  
and HyperSync settings.  
2. Commonly, a normal shutter release occurs after first pressing the shutter button halfway to establish focus  
and exposure. If the camera is in sleep mode and the shutter release is pressed all the way down without first  
establishing focus and exposure, the first exposure may not be proper.  
3. Canon flash models 430EX, 580EX, and 580EX II emit RF interference that can substantially reduce the  
effective operating range of many radio slaves, including the FlexTT5. For these model flashes, please utilize  
the mounting suggestions on Page 30 to optimize range. Using Canon’s off shoe cord OC-E3, greatly improves  
range. Consider adding a ferrite clamp on the cable near the flash to further increase range. The Canon  
430EX II performs dramatically better in this regard. It does not require special mounting consideration and  
yields greater range.  
NOTES for specific cameras:  
1. On the 5D MarkII, a flash mounted in the hot-shoe of a MiniTT1/FlexTT5 on camera will currently not function.  
This should be solved with further testing.  
2. When remote triggering the 30D camera, it must be set to “Auto Power Off – Disable” otherwise  
once camera sleeps, trigger will not work.  
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Specifications  
See Channel Tables for more information on Standard and ControlTL Frequencies and Channels  
MiniTT1  
FlexTT5  
E-TTL Compatibility  
Maximum Range  
Canon E-TTL II  
Canon E-TTL II  
MiniTT1 triggering remote PocketWizards  
on Standard channels:  
FlexTT5 triggering remote PocketWizards  
on Standard channels:  
1200 feet (365 meters)  
1200 feet (365 meters)  
MiniTT1 triggering remote FlexTT5  
using ControlTL channels:  
800 feet (240 meters)  
FlexTT5 triggering remote FlexTT5  
using ControlTL channels:  
800 feet (240 meters)  
Frequency  
340 - 354 MHz  
340 - 354 MHz  
Channels  
52 Channels over 26 Frequencies  
52 Channels over 26 Frequencies  
Transmit power  
Less than 0.001 watt  
Less than 0.001 watt  
(1/1000 of a watt or 1 milliwatt)  
(1/1000 of a watt or 1 milliwatt)  
Power  
3VDC Lithium coin cell:  
CR2450 or CR2354  
2 x AA ( IEC:LR6 ) Alkaline  
recommended, other chemistries  
(NiMH, NiCad, Lithium) allowed  
Battery Life  
Hundreds of hours depending on  
shooting habits  
60 Hours  
Auto Power-off  
Zones  
Sleeps when the camera sleeps  
3: A-B-C  
8 FPS  
3: A-B-C  
8 FPS  
Maximum FPS  
(Frames Per Second)  
Minimum Receive  
Contact Time  
80 milliseconds  
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Specifications (cont’d)  
MiniTT1  
FlexTT5  
Camera/P1  
Port 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo miniphone for  
2-stage remote camera triggering.  
Port Voltage Handling: up to 50 Volts,  
100 milliamp continuous  
Tip = Trigger  
Ring = Pre-Trigger  
Sleeve = Ground  
Flash/P2 Port  
1/8” (3.5 mm) mono miniphone.  
Port Voltage Handling: up to 200 Volts,  
4 amps peak, 250 milliamp continuous,  
non-polarized  
Voltage present  
3.3 VDC (all pins) - safe for all Canon cameras 3.3 VDC (all pins) - safe for all Canon cameras  
Hot Shoe voltage protection Hot Shoe: up to 50V  
Hot Shoe: up to 50V  
USB  
5VDC regulated, 100mA  
5VDC regulated, 100mA  
Pin 1 Positive, Pin 4 Ground  
Pin 1 Positive, Pin 4 Ground  
Mounting  
Hot-shoe  
Hot-shoe, 1/4-20, lanyard, Velcro  
Construction  
High impact plastic, captive battery door.  
Hot-shoe made of glass reinforced resin.  
High impact plastic, captive battery door.  
Hot-shoe made of glass reinforced resin.  
Dimensions  
2.8” (7.1 cm) long x 1.9” (4.9 cm)  
wide x 1.3” (3.3 cm) tall  
3.6” (9.2 cm) long x 2.9” (7.3 cm) wide x  
1.4” (3.6 cm) tall, antenna lowered  
Antenna  
Internal  
2.7” (6.9 cm) rubberized, 180 degree swing  
Weight (with batteries)  
2.3 oz (65 grams)  
5.4 oz (153 grams)  
2.0 oz (57 grams) without battery  
3.8 oz (108 grams) without batteries  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Above -15 C (5 F) and below 50 C (120 F)  
Above -15 C (5 F) and below 50 C (120 F)  
Above -30 C (-22 F) and below 85 C (185 F) Above -30 C (-22 F) and below 85 C (185 F)  
without batteries without batteries  
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The FCC wants you to know:  
WARNING  
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
3. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and also with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation  
is subject to the following 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.  
MiniTT1 FCC ID Number: KDS-PW3-004  
FlexTT5 FCC ID Number: KDS-PW3-005  
MiniTT1 CANADA IC: 2170A-PW3004  
FlexTT5 CANADA IC: 2170A-PW3005  
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For more information on this product, including detailed  
features and specifications, go to:  
MAKE IT POSSIBLE™  
© 2009 LPA Design, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features and specifications  
are subject to change without notice. PocketWizard, ControlTL, MiniTT1, FlexTT5,  
HyperSync, Plus II and MultiMAX are either trademarks or registered trademarks  
of LPA Design, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their  
respective owners.  
This product is covered under a warranty. For more information on this warranty  
and to register your product, please go to www.PocketWizard.com/support.  
US Patent: 5,359,375 and Patents Pending  
V1.0 – February 2009 – LPF381  

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