How do I fire both an on-camera flash and a remote light simultaneously?
You will need a MicroSync™ PC Cord (VMC112), specifically a PC male to sub-mini phone (2.5mm) cord. The PC male end of the cord plugs into the PC terminal of most digital and film SLR cameras. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the input of the MicroSync™ transmitter.

How do I fire a typical on-camera flash (such as Canon's 550EX and 580EX)
as a remote light?
You will need a female hot shoe to sub-mini phone accessory cord. The female hot shoe end is where the flash is placed. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ receiver.

How do I fire an on-camera flash (such as Nikon's SB-28 or SB-800)
as a remote light?
There are two ways to do this. If your flash is equipped with a PC terminal, you may use a MicroSync™ PC Cord (VMC112), specifically a PC male to sub-mini phone (2.5mm) cord. The PC male end of the cord plugs into the PC terminal of the flash. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ receiver.
The second method requires a female hot shoe to sub-mini phone cord. The female hot shoe end is where the flash is placed. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ receiver.

How do I use the MicroSync™ with packs or monolights
that require a mini plug sync input?
You will need a MicroSync™ Sync Cord Adaptor (VMC113). Plug the sub-mini phone end of this adaptor into the MircoSync™ receiver. Plug your existing sync cord into your lights and plug the other end into this adaptor.

How do I use the MicroSync™ with packs or monolights
with a sync input that is neither a ¼" mono plug nor household plug?
You will need a MicroSync™ Sync Cord Adaptor (VMC113). Plug the sub-mini phone end of this adaptor into the MircoSync™ receiver. Plug your existing sync cord into your lights and plug the other end into this adaptor.

How do I use the MicroSync™ transmitter to remotely
fire strobes from a light meter?
You can fire strobes from a light meter if your light meter is equipped with a PC terminal. Additionally, you will need a MicroSync™ PC Cord (VMC112), specifically a PC male to sub-mini phone (2.5mm) cord. The PC male end of the cord plugs into the PC terminal of the light meter. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ transmitter.

How do I convert a MicroSync™ receiver with a household plug to a mono plug?
To accomplish this, you will need an adaptor that converts the household plug to a mono, available from Wein and their retailers. It is known as the "H"-Prong to Monoplug Adapter.

How do I convert a Pocket Wizard cord (3.5mm mono plug)
to a MicroSync™ cord (2.5mm mono plug)?
To accomplish this, you will need a MicroSync™ Sync Cord Reducer (VMC114) that converts a 3.5mm mono plug to a 2.5mm mono plug. Plug your Pocket Wizard or other 3.5mm sync cord into the Sync Cord Reducer, then plug the Sync Cord Reducer into the MicroSync™ transmitter or receiver, depending on your application.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My strobes aren't firing
The most common reasons for strobes not to fire are unsynchronized channels or dead batteries. Test the strobe independently (using either the strobe's test fire button or with a sync cord) to confirm the strobe is firing. If the strobe works, but the MicroSync™ does not, turn the strobe off and on again with the receiver connected. The receiver should blink to confirm startup. If not, replace the batteries, observing the polarity. Within 10 seconds after plugging the receiver into the sync socket of your power pack or mono light, firmly insert the end of a paper clip into the channel select opening to synchronize the channels (the transmitter must be within three feet of receiver). The transmitter LED should blink to confirm the channel selection. If not, replace the battery, observing the polarity.

I'm within range, but my strobes won't fire
The MicroSync™ has been tested to 100 feet. However, radio reflections and obstructions may reduce the range significantly, so observe the following guidelines to achieve the best range: Position the receiver antenna vertically, and as high as possible. Keep your hands from covering the transmitter antenna. Avoid having metal, concrete, or water obstructions between the transmitter and the receiver. Relocate the receiver to avoid possible local reflections. Moving the transmitter a few feet will often solve the problem.