RadioPopper P1 Owner's Manual - Compatible Hardware:
Compatible Hardware:
The P1 System has been tested and found to be compatible with the following flash hardware. See our website for
updates as we test and certify compatibility with additional hardware.
Canon Master / Commander Devices:
SpeedLite 550EX
(1)
, SpeedLite 580EX, SpeedLite 580EX II, SpeedLite Transmitter ST-E2
Canon Slave / Remote Devices:
SpeedLites 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580 EX II
Nikon Master / Commander Devices:
SB-800 AF Speedlight, SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander, Nikon “pop-up” flash used as a Commander
(2)
Nikon Slave / Remote Devices:
SB-800 AF Speedlight, SB-600 AF Speedlight
Note(1): 550EX when used as a Master device must be set to ETTL channel 4 for greatest reliability, and ETTL channel 3
as an alternate. 550EX will not properly activate the radio system when set to ETTL channels 1 or 2. 550EX when used
as a Slave device will operate on any ETTL channel.
Note(2): The P1 system was never designed to work with the so called “pop-up” flash on some Nikon cameras, but
it does indeed function and activate. Mounting is somewhat “improvised” at the user’s discretion. A mount may be
available in the future. Improvised mounting should attempt to place the external pickup sensor directly behind the
flash tube inside the pop-up flash.
Specifications:
Both P1 Transmitter and P1 Receiver have similar specifications as follows.
Dimensions : 2.75” x 2.0” x 0.8” (70mm x 50mm x 20mm)
Weight: 2.5 ounces / 70 grams (Including battery and antenna during normal operation)
Battery: “AA” Size Standard Battery / Alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH / 0.9 volt to 1.6 volt
Battery Life: Up to 10 Hours continual active transmit time for Std Alkaline battery. Longer with NiCad and NiMH.
Radio Frequency: 916 Mhz, ISM Band
Radio Range: 100 ft to 300 ft depending on conditions and environment
(3)
Note(3): Please refer to the section “Maximizing Radio Performance” (Pg. 22) in this manual for more information.
WARNING!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!!!
PLEASE read this section in detail for important warnings and notices.
USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED TRANSMITTER ANTENNA!
Using any antenna other than the one supplied for use with your P1 Transmitter is a violation of Federal Law and may actually
cause damage to the radio inside the transmitter. This will also promptly void your warranty. Your P1 Transmitter has been
carefully tuned to broadcast the maximum signal strength allowable by law. Altering the antenna characteristics is more
likely to “de-tune” or degrade performance than to improve it.
INSERT THE BATTERY IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION!
Inserting the battery “backwards” could possibly damage the electronic components inside P1 Transmitter and P1 Receiver
units. The little “bump” on the AA always points away from the spring. A graphic is provided at the base of the AA battery
holder, as well as on the back side of the circuit board for reference. Further, you should observe for the Green Power LED
blinking a few times about three seconds after you insert the battery - indicating proper insertion.
DO NOT REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD!
The delicate components on the circuit board are face-down for a reason. Some of the components inside your P1
Transmitters and P1 Receivers are especially susceptible to electrostatic shock (they’re easily ‘zapped’ by static electricity) - just
touching them could damage them. Your circuit board is grounded to the case - as long as it’s not removed everything is safe.
Breaking the glue seal and removing or tampering with your circuit board will promptly void your warranty.
YOUR POPPERS CAN’T SWIM!! KEEP THEM DRY!!
Of particular concern is the opening around the Power Button and Link Button. If you dunk them, it may be too late. If you’re
caught outside in the rain, take care to keep these openings dry, as well as the access on the P1 Transmitter for the magnetic
sensor in front. Should you expose a RadioPopper to anything wet, remove the battery as quickly as possible and allow it
24 hours to dry. You may find it has come back to life. Allowing anything wet inside the case of your P1 Transmitter or P1
Receiver will promptly void the warranty.
CONTACT US IF YOU GET CONFUSED!
You’re a valued customer and we really do care about you. (And not in that automated “your call is very important to us
but we’re going to leave you on hold for an hour anyway” customer service recording sort of way). Seriously, if you’ve got
questions, we’re going to do everything possible to take care of you as quickly and as personally as possible. The phone
number is on our website and you can always email us at support@radiopopper.com
RadioPopper P1 Radio Wireless System
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