PIXAPRO MACRO MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing! The MACRO MF-R76 is a macro ring flash with a compact structure and a convenient controller. The A/B flash tubes can fire independently, allowing for precise brightness control and a variety of creative options. It is widely used in macro shooting scenes such as insect photography, plant photography, jewelry photography, and dental photography.

Features

• No vignetting and no shadows in macro shooting.
• Accurate power adjustment from 1/1 full power to 1/128 at 1/3E increment each stop.
• Guide No. GN14, stable manual flash output and instant filling.
• 1.5s full-power flash recycling time.
• Lithium battery power supply, up to 660 flash times in 1/1 full power.
• Easy to install and suitable for camera lenses with a diameter of 49mm-77mm.
• Two LED Focus Assist Beams with 10 levels of brightness adjustment.
• Simple user's interface for convenient and comfortable operation.

Warning

• ⚠️ Always keep this product dry.
• ⚠️ Keep out of reach of children.
• ⚠️ This product is not waterproof; do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
• ⚠️ Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C, as this may damage the electronic parts.
• ⚠️ Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
• ⚠️ Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling, or strong impact. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch the electronic parts inside.
• ⚠️ Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short distances, as this may cause visual impairment.
• ⚠️ Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases or other similar materials, as these may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit and could ignite or cause electromagnetic interference.
• ⚠️ Turn off the devices immediately in the event of malfunction.

Name of Parts

What's in the Box

Battery

• This product uses a 7.2V/2600mAh lithium battery with a long runtime. The available charge-and-discharge cycles are 480.
• It is reliably safe, with an inner circuit protecting against overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
• Full charging takes approximately 3.5 hours using the VC1 battery charger (5V 2A, optional).

Tips: The MACRO MF-R76 Macro ring flash is compatible with PIXAPRO GIO1 lithium battery VB26 and CITI100Pro lithium battery WB100.

Cautions

• Do not short circuit.
• Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not waterproof.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not charge continuously for over 24 hours.
• Store in dry, cool, ventilated places.
• Do not put aside or into fire.
• Dead batteries should be disposed of according to local regulations.
• If the battery has not been used for over 3 months, please perform a full recharge.
• Please charge the battery to approximately 60% before storing it for a long time.
• Please replace the battery after charging-and-discharging over 500 times or after being used for over 3 years.

Loading and Unloading the Battery

1. Unloading: Long press the battery remove button and push the battery to the right to unload it. (Diagram shows battery being removed from the flash unit).
2. Loading: Insert the lithium battery according to the indicated direction and push in until it is locked. (Diagram shows battery being inserted into the flash unit).

Installation and Disassembly of the Controller

1. Loosening the lock ring: Rotate anticlockwise to loosen the lock ring.
2. Installing the controller: Slide the hotshoe to completely insert it into the camera's socket. (Diagram shows controller being attached to a camera hotshoe).
3. Securing the lock ring: Rotate clockwise to secure the lock ring.

Installation and Disassembly of the Ring Flash

1. Installing the lens adapter ring: Rotate the appropriate adapter ring clockwise and mount it to the front of the lens. (Diagram shows adapter ring being attached to a camera lens).

   Tips: There are 8 adapter rings applicable to MACRO MF-R76: 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, and 77mm.

2. Installing the ring flash: Insert the lens with the adapter ring into the adapter ring connecting port until it is locked. (Diagram shows ring flash being attached to the adapter ring on the lens).

   Note: It is normal for the mounted ring flash to be rotated 360°.

3. Disassembling the ring flash: Slightly pull out the remove buckle on the back, and then rotate to the right to remove the ring flash. (Diagram shows the disassembling process).

Operating Instructions

Power Switch

Toggle the ON/OFF Power switch button to ON to power on, and OFF to power off.

Focus Assist Beam

Short press the LED Focus Assist Beam button to turn on or turn off the Focus Assist Beam.

Modeling light adjustment: Turn on the Focus Assist Beam, short press the SET button to enter the setting interface, then turn the select dial to adjust brightness in 1-10 stops.

A/B Flash Setting Switch

Short press the A/B flash selection dial to switch to the A/B flash setting interface. Turn the select dial to set flash output from 1/1 full power to 1/128 with 1/3 increment at each stop.

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

1. Backlight Dormancy Setting

This product has a backlight dormancy function to avoid battery consumption during long periods of idle use. Short press the C.Fn button to enter the custom function setting interface. "BL" (Backlight) and "dormancy time" will be displayed on the LCD panel. The dormancy time is set to 10s by default. You can change or turn off the dormancy time by turning the select dial, after which press the C.Fn button to return to the previous interface.

2. Auto Sleep Setting

This product has an auto sleep function to avoid battery consumption during long periods of idle use. Short press the C.Fn button to enter the custom function setting interface. "SL" (Sleep) and "sleeping time" will be displayed on the LCD panel. The sleeping time is set to 30min by default. You can change or turn off the sleeping time by turning the select dial, after which press the C.Fn button to return to the previous interface.

Flash Power Setting

Short press the RATIO button to switch among AB flash power common adjustment, A/B flash power individual adjustment, A flash power adjustment, and B group flash power adjustment. You can set the manual flash output from 1/1 full power to 1/128 with 1/3 increment at each stop by turning the select dial. The flash can fire in one of four modes:

1. A group fires with the same power as B group.
2. A group fires with different power than B group.
3. Only A group fires.
4. Only B group fires.

Note: The A, B flash power individual adjustment interface displays A flash power adjustment by default. For B flash power adjustment, you need to switch to B flash then turn the select dial.

Compatible Camera Models

This flash unit can be used on the following camera models: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax.

Over-Temperature Protection

To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 35 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 35 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.

If you fire more than 35 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner overtemperature protection function may be activated, and a symbol (e.g., ⚠️ or similar indicator) will be shown on the LCD panel. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal.

Other Protections

Technical Data

All the above data are based on PIXAPRO testing standards. Design and specifications may be subject to change without notice.

Maintenance

• Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
• Avoid sudden impacts and ensure the product is dedusted regularly.
• It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes if unnecessary.
• Maintenance of the flash must be performed by an authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
• This product, except consumables (e.g., flash tube), is supported with a one-year warranty.
• Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
• If the product has failures or has been wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
• Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

FCC Statement

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. Any changes or modifications 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:

• 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.

Declaration of Conformity

PIXAPRO Photo Equipment Co., Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 2014/30/EU. They are allowed to be used in all EU member states.