Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X

Getting Started

This guide provides essential information to get you started with your Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X.

Connection

The transmitter connects to your camera via the hotshoe mount.

• Battery Compartment: Located on the transmitter, typically accessed via a tab.
• Hotshoe: The mounting point that connects to the camera's hotshoe.
• Hotshoe Lock: Secures the transmitter to the camera.

Attaching the Transmitter

1. Ensure both the camera and the Elinchrom transmitter are turned off.
2. Align the transmitter's hotshoe with the camera's hotshoe mount.
3. Slide the transmitter fully onto the camera's hotshoe mount.
4. Lock the mounting foot by sliding it from left to right until it clicks into place.

Detaching the Transmitter

1. Unlock the transmitter by pressing the lock-release button while sliding it from right to left.
2. Slide the Elinchrom transmitter off the camera's hotshoe mount.

Battery Usage

Use only AA Batteries for the transmitter.

Screen Views and Interface

The transmitter features various screen views and an intuitive control panel.

Screen Views

• Double Heads Flash: Allows selection of individual flash heads (e.g., Head A, Head B) or both, by pressing the side button.
• 2 Pages Dashboard: When five or more units are active, they are displayed across multiple pages. Swipe the screen to access additional pages. The touchscreen is automatically activated for this.
• Sub-menu Screen: Swipe left or right to adjust values displayed between on-screen arrows.

Control Panel / Touch Screen Functions

• Unit Selection: Press the side button to select units. A single press selects both heads, a second press selects Head A, and a third selects Head B.
• Test Flash: A short press on the side button triggers a test flash.
• Device Power: A long press on the side button turns the device ON or OFF.
• USB Socket: Used for software updates.
• Group Switching: Switch between different flash groups (1, 2, 3, 4, or All) by pressing the appropriate button.
• Modlamp Control: Turn the Modlamp ON or OFF.
• Menu Access: A short press accesses the setup menu.
• TTL Mode: A long press switches the device to TTL mode.
• Adjustment Wheel:
  • On the dashboard: Rotate clockwise (CW) to increase by +0.1 f-stop, or counter-clockwise (CCW) to decrease by -0.1 f-stop.
  • In the menu: Use the wheel to scroll through menu items.

Display Panel – Dashboard

The dashboard provides an overview of connected units and settings. Group colors indicate the group number: blue for group 1, yellow for group 2, red for group 3, and green for group 4.

Key dashboard elements include:

1. Frequency
2. Group (1, 2, 3, 4, or All)
3. Bluetooth status (on/off)
4. Battery level indicator
5. Selected unit
6. Flash power setting
7. Modlamp status (on/off)
8. Units visible within the selected group
9. TTL mode status (on/off)
10. HSS (High-Speed Sync) status (on/off)
11. TTL dashboard view
12. Indication of multiple pages for units

Setup Menu

Access the setup menu for various configuration options:

• Frequencies: Swipe to choose the desired frequency.
• TTL: Switch TTL mode on or off.
• ODS: Swipe to select the ODS parameter.
• Bluetooth: Switch Bluetooth on or off.
• SCAN: Scan for new units.
• Refresh: Refresh unit values.
• Second Curtain: Switch Second Curtain Sync on or off.
• Brightness: Swipe to select the screen brightness level.
• Auto Off: Configure auto power-off duration or switch it off. Options: OFF, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min.
• Auto Stand-by: Configure auto stand-by duration or switch it off. Options: OFF, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min.
• Scale Flash: Swipe to select the scale flash mode (EL-scale, 1-10, Ws).
• ID: Swipe to select the Skyport ID (Type/Name/ID).
• Sound: Switch audible feedback on or off.
• Info: Access device information, Factory Reset, and How to update instructions.
• Touchscreen: Switch the touchscreen functionality on or off.
• Certifications: Display regulatory certifications.

Menu Specifics

• Firmware Rev.: Displays the current firmware version (e.g., 0.101).
• Skyport ID: Shows the Skyport ID (e.g., 2643).
• Protocol: Indicates the communication protocol (e.g., CAN).
• Factory Reset button: Initiates a reset to factory default settings. Navigate to Menu > Info icon (i) > "Factory Reset" and confirm.
• How to update button: Displays a QR code to scan with a smartphone for firmware updates.

Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

RF Exposure Information: The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions, complying with exposure requirements.

ISED Statement (Canada)

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

This device meets the exemption from routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS 102 RF exposure. Users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0mm between the radiator and your body.

French Translation:

Cet appareil contient des émetteurs/récepteurs exempts de licence est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes : Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences nuisibles, et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris des interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil.

Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme canadienne CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

Cet appareil est conforme à l'exemption des limites d'évaluation courante dans la section 2.5 du cnr - 102 et en conformité avec rss 102 de l'exposition aux rf, les utilisateurs peuvent obtenir des données canadiennes sur l'exposition aux champs rf et la conformité.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements du Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. L'appareil a été évalué pour répondre aux exigences générales d'exposition aux RF. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 0 mm entre le radiateur et votre corps.