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USER MANUAL MODUS 360RT (Sony) Hähnel

Wireless Speedlight for Sony

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the Modus 360RT. The Modus 360RT is a Speedlight for SONY series cameras and and is compatible with Sony TTL flash metering.

• Before starting to shoot, be sure to read this manual
• When reading this manual also refer to the camera's Instruction Manual

Conventions & assumptions

• The manual is based on the assumption that all devices including the camera are turned on
  • Reference page numbers are indicated by (page **)
• The caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems
  • The Note symbol gives supplemental information

Contents

1 Introduction

• Safety precaution - Warnings & Cautions 4

• Nomenclature

• Body 6

• Control Panel 7
• LCD Panel 7

• Nomenclature - Viper Mini

• Control Panel 8
- LCD Screen 9

2 Getting started

• What's in the box – Modus 360RT 10
• What's in the box – Wireless Kit Modus 360RT 10
• Battery and charger 10
• Attaching to camera 12
  • Power Management 12

3 Flash Mode - TTL / M / Multi

• Flash Mode - TTL Autoflash 13
  • FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) 14
  • HSS (High Speed Sync) 14
• 2nd Curtain Sync 14

• Flash Mode - Manual Flash 15

• Flash output power range 15
  • Optical 01 Secondary unit setting 15
  • Optical 02 Secondary unit setting 15

- Flash Mode - MULTI Flash 16

4 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) Control

- Wireless settings 17

• Master unit Setting 18
- Slave unit Setting 18
- On Camera (No wireless) Setting 18
- Master "Group-Mode" setting 18

- DCM (Digital channel matching) 19

• Master - Viper Mini or Modus 600RT 19
- Slave - Modus 360RT 20
- Modus 360RT Reset 21

• TTL - Fully automatic wireless flash shooting 21
  • M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 22
• MULTI: Wireless Flash Shooting with repeating flash stroboscopic 23

5 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) using Viper Mini Transmitter

• DCM (Digital Channel Matching) 24
  • Viper Mini group Mode Setting 24 Group Power Control setting for Manual and TTL FEC 24
• Multi Mode 5
• Sync Modes 25

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6 Other Applications

• LED light
• Auto Focus Asist Beam 26
• Bounce Flash 26
• Catchlight Panel 26
• Zoom – Setting the Flash Coverage and using Wide Panel 27
  • C.Fn – Setting Custom Functions 28
• Protection Functions 28
• Technical Data 30
• Troubleshooting 31
• Firmware Upgrade 32
• Compatible Camera Model 32
• Maintenance 33

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Introduction

⚠️ Warnings:

Failure to observe the instructions below may result in loss of life or serious bodily injury. To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the product, accessories, connecting cables, etc.
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the instruction Manual. Do not use any deformed or modified batteries, or the product, if it is damaged.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the product or batteries. Do not apply heat or solder to the batteries. Do not store batteries with metal objects. Do not expose the batteries to fire or water. Do not subject the batteries to strong impact or continuous

mechanical shock.

• Do not place batteries in a microwave, cooker or high pressure container.
• Do not use the product in locations where there is flammable gas.
• Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High voltage internal parts may cause electrical shock. If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the exposed parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
• Do not store the product in dusty or humid places or in locations with lots of oil smoke. Do not store battery in charger.
• Keep the batteries and other accessories out of the reach of children and infants.
• Do not drop product or battery in fire or water.
• Do not expose product or battery to excessive temperature (below 0^ C or above 40^ C) or strong direct sunlight.
• Battery temperature while on charge or in use should never increase above 60^ C/140°F. If higher temperature occurs, stop using and stop charging immediately.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.

Caution:

• Failure to observe the instructions below may result in serious bodily injury or damage to property.
• When the product is not in use for a prolonged period, make sure to remove the batteries before storing.
• When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion. Dispose of battery in accordance with the appropriate local regulations.
• Do not store or leave product or battery in trunk or on dashboard of a vehicle or in direct sunlight or with a high interior temperature as overheating can result in burns if touched, leaking, fire or explosion.
• Do not fire the flash with the flash head (light-emitting unit) in contact with a human body or any object; doing so may result in the risk of burns and fire.
• Do not fire the flash near the eyes. Keep the flash unit at least 1m (3.3 feet) away from face. It may hurt or damage the eyes. Using bounce flash to reduce light intensity is also recommended.

Nomenclature - Body

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10 11 07 08 09

1. Catchlight Panel
2. Built-in Wide Panel
3. Flash Head
4. LED Light
5. Optical Control Sensor

6. Hot shoe

7. Battery Compartment

8. Li-ion battery Pack HLX-MD2
9. USB Port
10. LCD Panel
11. Quick Lock ring

Nomenclature - Control Panel

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1. Mode selection button
2. Zoom - Zoom button
3. Sync - Sync selection button
4. • Group selection button
5. 01/02 Selection Button in Manual Mode
6. ⏻ - ON/OFF button
7. Select Dial

8. SET - Set button

9. Best button & Flash ready indicator

10. • Custom function button (long press)
11. • Wireless mode button (long press)
12. LED - LED mode (long press
    23 Reset & open channel buttons (dual long press 13 & 14)

Nomenclature - LCD Panel

On Camera Shooting

- TTL Mode

TTL: TTL autoflash

Flash exposure compensation

TTL -2 -0.7 Amm 5H

R: Auto Zoom

Battery Status

: High-speed sync

- Manual Mode

m: Manual flash

Manual flash output

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Manual zoom focal length

01: Standard optical trigger

02: Preflash optical trigger

- Multi mode

MULTI: Stroboscopic flash 1/32 6--6Hz Output power FLASH frequency Number of flashes

Radio control shooting

- Master unit

. 2.4GHz wireless mode Gr: Group Master Flash mode M iOS zoom 1/64 +0.7 Master: Master

- Slave unit

: 2.4GHz wireless mode Gr: Group 1/4 +0.3 Slave Slave : Slave

Nomenclature - Viper Mini

A B C 1 2 6 5 7 3 4

(A) Group A
(B) Group B
(C) Group C
(1) Test - button
(2) ON/OFF - button
(3) SEL - select button
(4) Select Dial
(5) LCD Screen
(6) Quick Lock Ring
(7) Micro USB - firmware update

Nomenclature - Viper Mini LCD Screen

B

Group A B C A TTL B m C m H4 +0.3 2 +0.3 1/2 TTL: TTL Manual Flash mode Flash exposure compensation H4: High-speed sync Manual output power

• Multi Mode

Group ABC A mT B mT C mT T: Number of flashes Output power T: 6 Hz 6 1/32 Hz: Flash frequency

- The Viper Mini transmitter is included in the "Modus 360RT Wireless Kit" and sold separately.

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Getting Started

What's in the Modus 360RT?

1. Modus 360RT Speedlight
2. Micro USB Cable
3. Mini Stand
4. Protection Case
5. Li-ion Battery Pack
6. Instruction Manual
7. Battery Charger

What's in the Modus 360RT Wireless Kit

1. Modus 360RT Speedlight
2. Protection Case
3. Mini Stand
4. Instruction Manual
5. Li-ion Battery Pack
   8 Viper Mini Transmitter
6. Battery Charger
7. 2 x AA Batteries
8. Micro USB Cable

Battery and Charger

The Modus 360RT uses a lithium ion battery HLX-MD2 and it must be charged before use

• Use only the MD2 charger to charge the battery
• Remove battery from charger when charging is finished and disconnect charger from mains. A fully charged battery will offer more than 400 flashes at full power and even more when power level is reduced. The composition and construction of the MD2 battery pack offers very reliable and fast refresh time for the Speedlight.

• How to store the battery

When not in use remove battery from the charger or the Speedlight and store battery in a cool and dry place. Exposing the battery to higher temperature can shorten the lifetime of the battery. Store the battery almost empty (one bar in the battery level indicator) when not used for a long period of time. For optimum battery life use battery regularly and if not used for more than 6 months charge the battery fully and use it with the Modus 360RT until the battery level is down to 1 bar again before storage.

- Battery Lifetime

The lifetime of a rechargeable battery is limited. The capacity will drop progressively with use and age of battery pack. Replace the battery pack when the flash cycle time becomes longer or the number of

flashes reduces noticeably. The battery lifetime can vary substantially depending on storage, operation conditions and exposure to unsuitable environmental conditions.

Caution

• Do not short circuit the battery
• Do not drop battery into water or fire
• Do not drop or dismantle or subject the batteries to strong impact or continuous mechanical shock
• Stop using the battery if the battery has any signs of damage or bulging to housing and dispose of battery in accordance with the appropriate local regulations

• How to charge the battery

The HLX-MD2 battery must be charged before use. Use only the supplied MD2 charger to charge the battery. Connect the MD2 charger to a USB adapter (min 5V 2 Amp) with the supplied Micro USB Cable. To start the charge insert the HLX-MD2 battery into the MD2 charger and the red LED bar will start to illuminate, indicating that the battery is charging. Green LED bar indicates full charge. Remove the battery from charger when fully charged.

• Fitting and Removing the Battery

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1. To fit the battery, push the battery compartment cover downward and open it.
2. According to the triangle sign on the battery pack, insert it into the compartment.
3. Now close the compartment Battery

- Battery Level Indication

Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level.

Battery Level indication	Status
2 bars	Full
1 bar	Some remaining power
no bar	Low
no bar “Flashing”	The battery level is going to run out immediately. Please recharge the battery as soon as possible.

Attaching to Camera

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1. Attach the Speedlight to the camera. Slip the flash's mounting foot into the camera's hotshoe all the way.

Diagram of a device control panel with labeled buttons and a red directional arrow indicating rotation or movement.

1. Secure the Speedlight. Push the release button to rotate the lock ring on the mounting foot until it locks in position to the right.

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3. Detach the Speedlight:

a) Push the release button.
b) Rotate the lock ring to the left until it is loosened.
c) Slide the speedlight off the camera hotshoe

Power Management

Long press the Power button to power the flash unit on or off.

- Used on camera or as a master flash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain period (approx. 120 seconds) of idle use.

Pressing the camera shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash unit.

- Used as a slave flash, it will enter sleep mode after approx. 60 minutes. Pressing any flash button will wake up the speedlight.

- Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off camera. (See C.Fn-St page 28)

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Flash Mode

TTL / M / Multi

This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and MULTI (Stroboscopic). If camera shooting mode is set to fully automatic, some modes will not be available.

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- Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and the flash mode will display on the LCD panel one by one with each button pressing

Select "fill flash" on the camera menu.

Flash Mode – TTL Autoflash

In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available: FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, etc. These can be controlled with the Modus 360RT or from the camera directly.

Press Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The LCD panel will display .

• Press the camera release button halfway to focus.
• When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a preflash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash output, the instant before the photo is taken.

- < FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation

With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed based on the environment.

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Setting FEC:

1 Press the Button and the flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel

2 Turn the Select Dial to set the amount. "0.3" means 1/3 step, "0.7" means 2/3 step. To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to "0".

3 Press < SET > button again to confirm the setting.

< 4s> High-Speed Sync

Press the button and < - HSS> is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash Mode and choose "Fill-flash" < fill flash>. Now you can set the camera shutter speed higher than 1/250.

< ➞ Second-Curtain Sync (Rear-Curtain Sync)

On the Sony camera, press the MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash Mode and choose REAR Sync < REAR >. Then, set the camera shutter.

- With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective range.

- Try to avoid using high-speed sync flash, to extend the flash tube's lifetime.

• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-speed flashes.

- When rear curtain sync is enabled it will not be displayed on the modus 360RT Speedlight. See LCD on camera.

- MULTI Flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.

- LCD will display "Hi" (blinking for 3 sec.) when flash output is up to maximum value. If the photo is underexposed, adjust camera parameters accordingly.

- LCD will display "Lo" (blinking for 3 sec.) when flash output is at minimum value. If the photo is overexposed, adjust camera parameters accordingly.

Flash Mode – Manual Flash

The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a handheld flash meter to determine the required flash output. Select "fill flash" on the camera menu.

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1. Press button so that is displayed

2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output amount

- In high-speed sync mode, the adjustable flash range is 1/16\~1/1

- Flash Output Power Range

The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms of f/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output. For example, when you decrease the flash output: 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-0.7, or increase the flash output: 1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, 1/1.

• Optical 01- Standard optical wireless triggering

Remove the Modus360RT from the camera hot shoe. Set it to manual mode and press the button to switch on 01. With this function, the flash will be triggered optically and will fire synchronously when a second main flash fires. The second main flash is typically also in Manual mode and is on the camera hot shoe. The off camera flash in 01 and the main flash must have a clear optical path between them. This helps create multiple lighting effects.

• Optical 02 - Preflash optical wireless triggering

Remove the Modus360RT from the camera hot shoe. Set it to manual mode and press the button to switch on O2. With this function, the flash will be triggered optically and will fire synchronously when a second main flash fires. The second main flash is typically TTL mode and is on the camera hot shoe. The off camera flash in O2 and the main flash must have a clear optical path between them. This helps create multiple lighting effects.

- 01 and 02 optic triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.

- Press button to activate the “HSS” when in 01/02 mode.

Flash Mode: MULTI Flash (stroboscopic)

With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output power.

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1 Press button so that is displayed.
2 Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output.
3 Set the flash frequency and flash times.
- Press the Button to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
- Press the Button again to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.

• Calculating the Shutter Speed

During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it on the camera.

• Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed

For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.

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• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession
• After 10 times, allow the Speedlight to rest for at least 15 minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes' rest for the Speedlight.

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• Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background
  • Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
• A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash
• Stroboscopic flash can be used with "bulb"

• Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:

Flash output Hz				1	2	3	4	5	6-7	8-9
1/4	6	3	2	2	2	2	2
1/8	14	14	6	4	3	3	3
1/16	30	30	30	20		10	8	5
1/32	60	60	60	50		50	40	12
1/64	90	90	90	80		80	70	60
1/128	90	90	90	90		90	90	80

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Wireless Flash Photography:

(2.4GHz) Control

You can easily create various lighting effects using the wireless 2.4GHz control function. The system is designed so that the settings of the "Master" attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wireless slave Speedlights. Up to three slave groups can work in TTL / M / Multi or OFF mode

- If the camera's is set to fully automatic, some modes may not be available.

• In this user manual, "Master unit" refers to the flash on a camera and "Slave unit" refers to an off camera flash controlled wirelessly from the master unit.
• The “Modus 360RT” as a “Master unit” can control “Slave units” wirelessly. “Slave units” can be “Modus 360RT” or “Modus 600RT” speedlights, or flashguns fitted to “Viper TTL” or “Captur receivers”.
• The “Modus 360RT” as a “Slave” unit can be controlled wirelessly from a “master unit”. A “Master unit” can be a “Modus 360RT” or a “Modus 600RT” speedlight; a “Viper TTL” or a “Viper Mini” transmitter; or a “Captur transmitter”, “Module Pro” or “Module Timer”.
• The “Master” can control multiple slave units in the same group or in separate groups.

Wireless Settings

You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF

Wireless

Flash

Normal Flash

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- Master Unit Setting

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• Press the <7 button for 2 seconds so that is blinking.
• Turn the until the is displayed on the LCD panel.
• Press < SET > button

- Slave Unit Setting

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• Press the button for 2 seconds so that is blinking.
• Turn the until the < Slave icon> is displayed on the LCD panel.
• Press < SET > button

- On Camera Setting

• Press the button for 2 seconds so that is blinking.
• Turn the until only the < wireless icon > is blinking on the LCD panel.
• Press < SET > button

- "Master" Group - Mode setting

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1) On the "Master" unit, press the button to select groups: M, A, B, C. The master unit is in group M, groups A, B and C are for the off camera slave units. Then press the button to select the "Flash Mode" (OFF/TTL/M mode) for that particular group. Repeat this for all groups to the desired lighting arrangement.

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2) Press the Button for 2 seconds to switch to Multi (stroboscopic) Group Mode.
3) All groups switch to Multi mode.
4) Press the Button for 2 seconds to exit Multi mode.

• The "Master" Unit is part of group "M"
- The settings selected on the "Master" unit will automatically be set wirelessly on the corresponding "slave" units.
- You can assign several "Slave" units to the same group- they will all have the same settings.
- All four groups, M/A/B/C, can have their modes set independently.

Setting the DCM (Digital Channel Matching)

When they are shipped, the Modus360RT and Viper Mini are set to a 2.4GHz "open channel" and can be used immediately. To avoid interference with other flash systems, we recommend to DCM (Digital Channel Match) your units on to a "closed" channel. DCM also allows you to integrate other, different, units like the Modus600RT and Captur range into your set up.

- DCM Master – Viper Mini or Modus 360RT

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1. Press and hold the button while you switch on the unit, <💡> then release the button. The display will show Co di ng

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1. If you are not using a Viper Mini as a master unit, then use a Modus 360RT as the Master unit

- Press and hold the while you switch on the unit .

- A red LCD will light up and will show

• To DCM a Modus360RT as a slave

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1. To DCM a Modus360RT as a slave

- Press and hold the button while you switch on the unit pressing button.

- A red LCD will light up and will show < Slave >

- If the < Slave > Icon flashes then it means that it cannot detect a master unit to match to.

1. Additional Modus360RT can be matched as slave units to this master in the same way. Do not switch off the master unit until all slave units have been matched.

- The "Master" unit must be on all the time and show / whilst all the "Salve are DCM matched

Once all slave units are DCM matched, reboot the master and all slaves by turning OFF/ON

- Once all devices are DCM matched they will memorise their unique ID even if power is removed. Therefore you only need to DCM your set once

- You can DCM match all hahnel wireless devices which share the same DCM matching system (i.e. Modus 600RT, Modus 360RT, Viper TTL Transmitter and Receiver, Viper Mini Transmitter, Captur Transmitter and Receiver, Captur Module Pro, Captur Module Timer.

- If you add more Speedlights or hahnel wireless devices to your set, then you need to carry out DCM matching again for all of your units.

- Modus 360 RT – Reset

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• To reset < ☑> the Modus 360RT to factory default settings, press & buttons at the same time and hold for more than 2 seconds.
• When the Modus 360RT is reset the DCM is also reset back to "open channel" and the previous DCM is lost

TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

- TTL Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

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1 Master Unit Setting

• Attach 1st Modus 360RT (or Viper Mini) to camera and set it as the master unit. (Page 18)
• Check that M/A/B/C can be set to TTL mode independently

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2 Slave Unit Setting

• Set 2nd Modus 360RT as the wireless "Slave" unit. (Page 18)
• Set the slave unit to B.

3 Position of camera and speedlight

- Position the camera with the master unit attached and the Modus slave within radio range

4 Check the flash operation

• Press the master unit's Test Button.
• The "Master" and "Slave" unit will then fire.

M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

This describes wireless using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). Set all parameters on the master unit.

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1 Master Unit Setting

• Attach 1st Modus 360RT (or Viper Mini) to camera and set it as the master unit. (Page 18)
• Check that M/A/B/C can be set to Manual mode independently

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2 Setting flash output

• Press button to select the group
• Now turn the Select Dial to set the flash output of this particular group.

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3 Slave Unit Setting

• Set 2nd Modus 360RT as the wireless "Slave" unit. (Page 18)
• Set the slave unit to B.

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4 Position of camera and Speedlight

- Position the camera with the master unit attached and the Modus slave within radio range

5 Check the flash operation

• Press the master unit's Test Button.
• The "Master" and "Slave" unit will then fire. Each group fires at the set flash output power

MULTI: Wireless shooting with Multi repeating flash stroboscopic

This describes wireless using stroboscopic flash. Set all parameters on the master unit.

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1 Master Unit Setting

• Attach 1st Modus 360RT (or Viper Mini) to camera and set it as the master unit. (Page 18)
• Long press the button for 2 seconds so that is displayed. Long press again the again button for 2 seconds to exit.

2 Setting flash output/flash frequency/flash times

- Set the flash output/flash frequency/flash times in Group for all groups. (see page 18).

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3 Turning ON/OFF each group

- Press button to turn ON/OFF group M, A, B or C individually

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Wireless Flash

Photography: (2.4GHz)

using Viper Mini Transmitter

The Viper Mini transmitter is included in the Modus360RT Wireless Kit and is available as an accessory also. The Viper Mini is a light weight 2.4GHz transmitter which allows wireless control of off camera Modus360RT speedlights when it is fitted to the camera hot shoe.

DCM (Digital Channel Matching)

1. DCM (Digital Channel Matching). Carry out the DCM matching (see page 19).
2. Set the Modus 360RT to wireless as a Slave Unit - Group A (see page 18).
3. Press Viper Mini 01 button to confirm that Modus Speedlight is triggered wirelessly.

Viper Mini group Mode Setting

Press buttons A or B or C to change the setting of each group to , manual or OFF.

Take a test photograph now and the Viper Mini transmitter will send a wireless signal to each Modus 360RT and to each Sony Speedlight connected to a Viper TTL receiver. The Speedlight will then be set automatically to the same Viper Mini selected group mode setting.

• The Viper Mini LCD 05 will show the setting of each group
• A group is turned OFF if the LCD is not showing the group
• A group is in Manual mode when is displayed next to the group
• A group is in TTL mode when is displayed next to the group
• Each group A, B or C is set independently and it is possible to use simultaneously different settings for each group (e.g. Group A may be in , Group B in and Group C turned OFF)

Power Control setting for Manual and TTL FEC

From the Viper TTL transmitter you can adjust the power level and the FEC of each group.

1. Press 03 select button and all three icons , and will flash.

2. Press one button A or B or C to select which group you want to adjust the power. Now only the selected group icon will flash

3. Use the adjust dial to set the power output in mode and FEC in mode.

4. Press the button to save your selection.

Multi Mode

- Press and hold the < Group A > button to select the Multi mode < mT > . Use the < SEL > button, Group Buttons and adjust dial to set the number of flashes, flash frequency and power output. Press the < SEL > button again to save selection.

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Sync Modes

• Press and hold the button to select the High Speed sync icon will switch on.
• Press and hold the < Group B > button again to go back to normal sync.
• Select rear curtain sync on the camera menu.

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Other Applications

Illuminating for video shooting – LED light

You can use the LED light of the Modus 360RT as a light source for video shooting. It helps create natural lights and shadows in an environment with poor lighting and add more 3D effect's in video.

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1 Long press < SET / LED > button for more than 2 sec. to enter the "LED-Menu".
2 Now short press button to turn ON / OFF LED.
3 Use the Select Dial to change the LED light power from 1 to 5.
4 Long press < SET / LED > button again the exit the "LED - Menu".

Auto Focus Assist Beam

In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto focus assist LED light will automatically switch on to make it easier to autofocus. The light beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult and will switch off as soon as the autofocus is set. If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set "AF" to "OF" on the C.Fn settings.

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• If you find the auto focus assist beam does not light up, this is because the camera has got a correct autofocus.
• The auto focus assist beam does not operate while Continuous AF is used as the camera focusing mode
• When not attached to the camera, the auto focus assist beam will not light up.
• Also, check the information in the camera user manual regarding operation of AF assist beam for your camera model.

Bounce Flash

By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce flash.

To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to the required angle.

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• If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure.
• The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a colour cast may appear in the picture.

Catchlight Panel

With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject's eyes to add life to the facial expression.

1. Point the flash head upward by 90°
2. Pull out the wide panel. The catchlight panel will come out at the same time

3. Push the wide panel back in

4. Push in only the wide panel

5. Follow the same procedures as for bounce flash

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ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel

The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens focal length from 24 mm to 105mm. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded for 14mm wide-angle lenses.

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For Manual Zoom mode, press the button.

• Turn the Select Dial to change the flash coverage
• If < A> is displayed, the flash coverage will be set automatically

- If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.

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Using the Wide Panel

Pull out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown. The flash coverage will then be extended to 14 mm.

- The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push the catchlight panel back in.

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the available custom functions of this flash.

C.Fn Custom Functions

Custom Function Signs	Function	Setting No.	Setting & Description
St	AutoPower off	ON	Auto Power off enable
		OF	Auto Power off disable
AF	AF - assistbeam	1 - 5	AF Assist beam level
		OF	AF Assist beam disable
bL	Backlightingcontrol	10	Off in 10 sec.
		OF	Always Off
		ON	Always lighting

1. Press the Button for 2 seconds until C.Fn menu is displayed.
2. Turn the Select Dial to select a Custom Function.
3. Press the Button and the Setting blinks.
4. Turn the Select Dial to set the desired setting. Pressing the Button will confirm the settings.
5. Press the Button to exit.

Protection Functions

1. Over-Temperature Protection

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 30 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes
• If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time over 10 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal

- When the over-temperature protection is active, < > is shown on the LCD display

Number of flashes that will activate over temperature protection:

Power Output Level Number of Flashes
1/1	30
1/2 + 0.7	40
1/2 + 0.3	50
1/2	60
1/4 (+0.3, +07)	100
1/8 (+0.3, +07)	200
1/16 (+0.3, +07)	300
1/32 (+0.3, +07)	500
1/64 (+0.3, +07)	1000
1/128 (+0.3, +07)

Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-speed sync triggering mode:

Power Output	Times
1/1	15
1/2 (+0.3, +07)	20
1/4 (+0.3, +07)	30
1/8 (+0.3, +07)
1/16 (+0.3, +07)	40
1/32 (+0.3, +07)
1/64 (+0.3, +07)	50
1/128 (+0.3, +07)

2. Other Protections

- The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:

Prompts LCD Panel	Meaning
E1	A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the flash cannot firePlease restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send this product to a maintenance centre.
E2	The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10 min.
E3	The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send this product to a maintenance centre.
E9	Some error occurred during the upgrading process. Please use the correct firmware upgrade method.

Technical Data

Model MODUS 360RT
• Type
Compatible Cameras	Sony Cameras
Guide No.(1/1 output @ 105mm)	36 (m ISO 100)
Flash Coverage	24 to 105mm
	• Auto zoom (flash coverage set automatically to match the lens focal length and image size)
	• Manual Zoom
	• Swinging/ tilting flash head (bounce flash): 0 to 270° horizontally and -7° to 90° vertically
Flash duration	1/350 to 1/20000 seconds
• Exposure Control
Exposure Control System	TTL autoflash and manual flash
Flash ExposureCompensation (FEC)	TTL FEC: +/- 3 stops in 1/3 stop increments
Sync mode	High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds),first-curtain sync, and second curtain sync
Multi Flash	Provided (up to 90 times, 99Hz)
• Wireless Flash (2.4Gz radio transmission)
Wireless flash function	Master, Slave, Off
Controllable Slave Groups	On camera M; Off Camera A, B and C
Transmission Range(approx.)	Typical 50m
Channels	Digital Channel Matching
• Auto Focus Assist Beam
Effective range (approx.)	Center: 0.6-4mPeriphery: 0.6-2.5m
• LED Light
Centre luminanceIntensity	Approx. 440 lx @ 0.5m110 lx @ 1.0m
Continuous lighting time	Approx. 11 Hours
Colour temperature	Approx. 5600 K
• Power Supply
Lithium-Ion battery	7.2V/ 2000 mAh
Recycle time	0.1s-1.7s
Full power flashes	More than 400
Power saving	Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as slave)
• Sync Triggering Mode	Hotshoe, optic triggering
• Dimensions
H x W x D	150 x 64 x 50mm
Weight without battery	220g
Weight with battery	300g
2.4Gz Wireless frequency range	2413.0 MHz - 2464.5MHz
Max. Transmitting Power of 2.4GHz Wireless	5dbm

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Troubleshooting

If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

The Camera Flash does not fire.

• The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
  → Attach the flash mounting foot securely to the camera.
• The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.
  → Clean the contacts.
• The flash ready indicator does not light up after a long wait,
  → check whether the battery power is enough. If the battery power is low, will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please charge the battery immediately.

The power turns off by itself.

• After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the flash is set as master.
  → Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to wake up.
• After 60 minutes of idle operation, the flash unit will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave.
  → Press any flash button to wake up.

Auto zoom does not work.

• The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
  → Attach the flash mounting foot to the camera.

• The Wide Panel is in use or partially pulled out
  → Using the Wide panel disables Auto zoom and locks the zoom at 14mm. Check that Wide Pannel is pushed into housing all the way.
  • The Zoom may be set to Manual Zoom
  → Change Speedlight zoom seeting to Auto zoom.

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The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

• You used high-speed sync.
  → With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range.
• You used Manual Flash mode.
  → Set the flash mode to TTL or modify the flash output.

Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.

• The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.
  → Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has coverage between 24 and 105mm, which fits medium-format cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage.

Firmware Upgrade

This flash supports firmware upgrade through the USB port. Update information will be released on our official website www.hahnel.ie

Checking the version:

Hold down the button and the turn the flash on. Then, the firmware update version (e.g. Version 2.0 will read U-2.0) will be displayed on the LCD panel.

- Use the included USB cable to do the firmware update.

Compatible Camera Models

Sony α58, α7R, α77 II, α7RII, α7RIII, α9, α99, ILCE6000L, RX10, etc.

- For up to date compatibility of all camera models check www.hahnel.ie

Maintenance

• Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected
• Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be cleaned 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 our authorised maintenance department which can provide original accessories
• This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported with a one-year warranty
• Unauthorised service will void the warranty
• If the product has malfunctioned or has been damaged by water do not use until it is repaired by a professional
• Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual

• This Product complies with the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
• For compliance data visit www.hahnel.ie

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Wireless Speedlight for Sony

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