Quick Start Guide. Remote Power Control Function Key Adjusting all groups Adjusting a single group (e.g., group A) Hold , then Adjustingthe on-cameraflash Remote Zoom Control Function Key Togglingto and fromthe zoom controlpanel Adjusting all groups
Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II CACV6II B&H Photo Video
Quick Start Guide Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II Nomenclature TEST BUTTON/ SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON MULTI-SYSTEM SHOE (FEMALE) LCD DISPLAY LANYARD LOOP TRIPOD MOUNT MULTI-SYSTEM SHOE (MALE) HOT SHOE LOCK LEVER AF ASSIST LIGHT GROUP BUTTONS X-SYNC PORT MINI USB PORT MODE SWITCH SELECTION DIAL BATTERY DOOR OK BUTTON MENU BUTTON LED STATUS INDICATOR Cautions and Warnings Before using your V6 II, read the following safety precautions to ensure correct and safe use: · Turn OFF all your equipment (e.g., Cactus units, flash units, cameras, etc.) before changing batteries. Observe the correct polarity when changing batteries. There is a danger of explosion if the batteries are installed incorrectly. · Switch off the transceiver and remove batteries during storage. · Do not disassemble. · Do not crush the V6 II and do not it expose to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping, or stepping on it. Major Specifications · Working radio frequency: 2.4GHz · Number of channels: 16 · Number of groups: 4 · Supports sync speed up to 1/8,000 second · AF Assist LED: 1W · Maximum effective distance: 100 meters · Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C · Camera voltage handling: up to 6V · Flash voltage handling: up to 300V · Dimensions: 79mm (L) x 77mm (W) x 48 mm (H) · Weight: 96g · Power input: 2 x AA battery, 3V, 50mA, 0.15W; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V Package Contents LCD Panel TX Mode BATTERY INDICATOR GROUP CHANNEL POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL INCREMENT MAIN SCREEN FLASH PROFILE POWER LEVEL/ FLASH ZOOM SYSTEM SYNC MODE INDICATOR RELAY MODE INDICATOR STATUS SCREEN ( DELAY TIMER + ) CAMERA SYSTEM Installing the Batteries Open the battery door by pushing it backward. Flip open the latch and insert two AA batteries using the correct polarities. Then close the battery door by pushing it to the front. V6 II Transceiver Flash Stand FS-2 Quick Start Guide & Album Camera and Flash Compatibility Camera System Compatible Flash System * RF60/RF60X * Fujifilm flashes do not support HSS capabilities. Choose the Operation Mode Set the V6 II transceiver to the correct mode (transmitter to "TX", receiver to "RX") by sliding the mode switch to the correct position. Setting the Channel Set all of your V6 II transceivers to the same channel (e.g., channel 10): <RADIO SETUP> <CHANNEL> <10> RX Mode FLASH BATTERY INDICATOR PROFILE POWER LEVEL INCREMENT POWER LEVEL FLASH SYSTEM CHANNEL RELAY MODE INDICATOR DELAY TIMER WIRELESS SENSITIVITY Camera and Flash Indicators Canon Fujifilm Nikon Olympus (M43) Pentax Others Attaching to the Camera LOCK Turn the lock lever to the RIGHT to LOCK the multi-system shoe to the camera. UNLOCK Turn the lock lever to the LEFT to UNLOCK the multi-system shoe from the camera. Setting & Selecting the Group · TX: Activate any combination of groups by pressing the group buttons. · RX: Set each unit to Group A, B, C, or D by pressing the group button. Each RX can only be assigned to ONE group. Camera Setup (TX) Method 1: Auto-Detect Half-press the shutter release of your camera while switching on the V6 II to TX mode. Method 2: Manual Selection (e.g., Pentax) <CAMERA & FLASH SETUP> <CAMERA SYSTEM> <PENTAX> Remote Power Control Function Adjusting all groups Adjusting a single group (e.g., group A) Adjusting the on-camera flash Key + Hold + , then Camera Shutter Release 1. Connect the V6 II RX to your camera using an TX appropriate shutter RX release cable. 2. Match the channel and the group of the TX and the RX. Half-press Full press Functions Auto-focus Release the shutter Status LED Orange Green TTL Pass-through · The V6 II transceiver comes with a multi-system shoe that supports TTL pass-through of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Pentax systems. Make sure that the camera and flash unit belong to the same TTL system. · Turn ON/OFF TTL pass-through: Hold · The LCD display will show the TTL pass-through indicator at the lower left corner in TTL pass-through mode. www.cactus-image.com/v6ii.html Flash Setup (TX/RX) Turn on your flash and switch it to the TTL mode. Method 1: Auto-Detect Use an Auto Flash Profile: switching on the V6 II to RX mode will cause the transceiver to detect and apply the Auto Flash Profile. Normal HSS 1. Turn on the HSS/FP setting of the remote TTL flashes attached to the V6 II RX. Method 2: Manual Selection Choose a flash specific-profile from the menu (e.g., SB-910). TX <CAMERA & FLASH SETUP> RX <FLASH SETUP> <FLASH SYSTEM> <NIKON> <FLASH PROFILE> <NIKON SB-910> Remote Zoom Control Function Key Toggling to and from the zoom control panel Adjusting all groups Adjusting a single group (e.g., group A) + Hold Adjusting the on-camera flash + , then Relay Mode Camera Shutter + Flash RX1 TX RX2 V6II Units TX RX1 RX2 Connection Handheld Mount on camera's hot Connect to shoe and connect using flash unit. a corresponding shutter cable. Setup <FUNCTIONS> <ON> <RELAY> No set up required. 2. Choose Normal HSS from the V6 II TX menu. <FUNCTIONS> <SYNC MODE> <NORMAL HSS> Power Sync 1. Choose Power Sync from the V6 II TX menu. <FUNCTIONS> <SYNC MODE> <POWER SYNC> 2. Adjust the sync time, if necessary. <FUNCTIONS> <SYNC MODE> + · Turn the dial to the LEFT to expedite the sync time if you find a dark band at the BOTTOM of the picture. · Turn the dial to the RIGHT to delay the sync time if you find a dark band at the TOP of the picture. Notes: 1. If dark bands appear at both the top and bottom of the picture, the flash duration of the portable flash may not be long enough to support Power Sync. 2. The flash fires full power in Power Sync, so check for an overheat warning from time to time. Frequent use of Power Sync may overheat the portable flash. Forced HSS for Fujifilm Fujifilm flashes do not support HSS flash exposure. However, Cactus V6 II offers a workaround to support HSS flash with Fujifilm cameras. 1. Learn HSS. <CAMERA & FLASH SETUP> <LEARN HSS> <START> Menu at a Glance TX FUNCTIONS CAMERA & POWER FLASH SETUP SETUP RX RADIO PREFERENCES SETUP FUNCTIONS FLASH SETUP RADIO PREFERENCES SETUP FUNCTIONS - SYNC MODE - DELAY - RELAY - GROUP SEQUENCE - SPORTS SHUTTER - TTL PASSTHROUGH CAMERA & FLASH SETUP - CAMERA SYSTEM - FLASH SYSTEM - FLASH PROFILE - LEARN HSS FLASH SETUP - FLASH SYSTEM - FLASH PROFILE 2. Turn ON/OFF Forced HSS by pressing once. TX RX POWER SETUP TX RX PREFERENCES TX RX - POWER MODE - AF-ASSIST (TX/RX) - EV STEP - BACKLIGHT POWER - LO POWER - BACKLIGHT TIME RADIO SETUP - CHANNEL TX RX - DAYLIGHT MODE - SWAP CONTROL - DIAL DIRECTION TX RX - RADIO ID - TEMPORARY UNLOCK - MULTI-MASTER - SLEEP - WORK RANGE - FACTORY RESET Shown only when a Fujifilm camera is used TX RX Visit our website to download the user manual and check for the latest firmware updates. Corporate Office: HARVEST ONE LIMITED 11D, BLK 2, KOON WAH MIRROR FACTORY (6TH) IND. BLDG., 7-9 HO TIN ST, TUEN MUN, HONG KONG PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. © HARVEST ONE LTD. 2016 (1st EDITION)Adobe PDF Library 9.9 Adobe InDesign CS5 (7.0.4)