MODUS 600RT MK II (Sony) - Lamp Hähnel - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MODUS 600RT MK II (Sony) Hähnel

• 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 camera are turned on

• Reference page numbers are indicated by (page **)

The caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems

• LCD Panel in ve modes

• Wireless Kit - Whats in the box 13

• Wiress Pro Kit - Whats in the box

• FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)

• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

• HSS (High Speed Sync)

• Optical O1 Secondary unit setting

• Optical O2 Secondary unit setting

• Number of ashes / ash frequency = shutter speed

• Master/Slave wireless ash lighting 2

• Wireless multiple ash shooting

• Setting the group mode: TTL / M / off

• TTL - Fully automatic wireless ash shooting

• Using Automatic wireless ash with multiple slave units

• Adavnced setting with fully automatic wireless ash

• M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

• MULTI: Wireless Flash Shooting with repeating ash stroboscopic

• M/A/B/C: Wireless ash shooting with different ash modes for each goup

• Setting the optical communication channel

• Group Power Control setting for Manual and TTL FEC

6 Other Applications

• Zoom – Setting the Flash Coverage and using Wide Panel

• Protection Functions

Warnings: Failure to observe the instructions below may result in loss of life or serious bodily injury. To prevent re, 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 specied in the instruction Manual. Do not use any deformed or modied 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 re or water. Do not subject the batteries to strong impact or continuous mechanical shock

• Do not place batteries in microwave, cooker or high- pressure container

• Do not use the product in locations where there is ammable gas

• Do not re the ash 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 location 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 re or water

• Do not expose product or battery to excessive temperature (below 0ºC or above 40ºC) or strong direct sunlight

• Battery temperature while on charge or in use should never increase above 60ºC/140ºF. If higher temperature occurs, stop using and stop charging immediately

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the productGB 6 Modus 600RT 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 re or an explosion. Dispose of battery in accordance with the appropriate 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, re or explosion

• Do not re the ash with the ash head (light-emitting unit) in contact with a human body or any object doing so may result in the risk of burns and re

• Do not re the ash near the eyes. Keep the ash unit at least 1m (3.3 feet) away from face. It may hurt or damage the eyes. Using bounce ash to reduce light intensity is also recommendedGB Modus 600RT 7 Nomenclature - Body

01. Catchlight Panel

02. Built-in Wide Panel

05. Focus Assist Beam

10. Dot-matrix LCD Panel

11. Battery Compartment

Beep on/off (C. Fn 7)

• The display will only show the settings currently applied.• The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as and

change according to settings’ status.• When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminated.GB Modus 600RT 9 (2) Manual Flash (3) Multi Flash (4) Radio Control Shooting/Optical Control Shooting (a) Master Unit - Flash Mode M : Manual ash Manual ash output power Flash power Number of ashes O1: Standard Optical. 02: Preash Optical MULTI : Stroboscopic ash

wireless shooting : Optical control wireless shooting

:Master unit ash ON :Master unit ash OFF

:Master unit bounce ON

20GB 10 Modus 600RT LCD Panel in Five Modes (1) Attached to the Camera (2) 2.4GHz Radio Control: As a Master Unit (3) 2.4GHz Radio Control: As a Slave Unit Group A Channel no. Optical only Slave mode Group A Remote 1 B Remote 2 (b) Slave UnitGB Modus 600RT 11 (4) Optical Control: As a Master Unit (5) Optical Control: As a Slave Unit

• The Viper transmitter is included in the “Modus 600RT Wireless Kit” & “Modus 600RT Wireless Pro Kit” and sold separatelyGB Modus 600RT 13 Getting Started

• The HLX-MD1 battery must be charged before use.

• Use the supplied MD1 MKII charger to charge the battery.

• Remove battery from charger when charging is nished and disconnect charger from mains. A fully charged battery will offer approx 500 ashes at full power and even more when power level is reduced. The composition and construction of the MD1 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 600RT until the battery level is down to 1 bar again before storage. Battery Lifetime The lifetime of a recharable battery is limited. The capacity will drop progressively with use and age of battery pack. Replace the battery pack when the ash cycle time becomes longer or the number of ashes reduces noticeably. The battery lifetime can vary substantially depending on storage, operation conditions and exposure to unsuitable enviormental conditions.GB 14 Modus 600RT Caution

• Do not short circuit the battery

• Do not drop battery into water or re

• 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-MD1 battery must be charged before use. Use the supplied MD1 MKII charger to charge the battery. Connect the MD1 MKII charger to a USB adapter (min 5V 2 Amp) with the supplied Micro USB Cable . To start the charge insert the HLX-MD1 battery into the MD1 MKII charger and the green LED bars will illuminate, indicating that the battery is charging. 4 green LED’s on indicates full charge. Remove the battery from charger when fully charged. Fitting and Removing the Battery

1. To t 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 until a white clip locks the battery with a click sound.

3. To remove the battery, tap

the white clip and the battery pack will pop out. Then close the compartment. Battery Level Indication Make sure the battery pack is securely tted in the ash. Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level. Low Battery WarningGB Modus 600RT 15 Battery Level Indication Meaning 3 bars 2 bars 1 bar No bars Blinking Full Middle Low Lower battery, please recharge it The battery level is going to be used out immediately. Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as possible (within 10 days). Then, the battery can be used or stored as detailed in the “How to store the battery” section. Attaching to Camera

1. Attach the Speedlight

to the camera. Slip the ash’s mounting foot into the camera’s hotshoe all the way.

2. Secure the Speedlight Push

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

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 Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the ash unit on or off. Turn off if it will not be used for an extended period of time. Setting as a master ash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing the camera shutter halfway or pressing any ash button will wake up the ash unit. Setting as a slave ash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain period (adjustable, 60 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing any ash button will wake it up. Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the ash is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO) Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-Sv APOT, Page 33)

cGB 16 Modus 600RT FlashMode-TTLAutoash This ash has three ash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and MULTI (Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the ash will work together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available: FEC, FEB, FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling ash. These can be controlled with the Modus 600RT or with the camera’s menu screen.

• Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and three ash modes will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing. TTL Mode Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The LCD panel will display TTL.

• Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture and effective ash range will be displayed in the LCD panel.

• When the shutter button is fully pressed, the ash will re a preash which the camera will use to calculate the correct ash output power the instant before the photo is taken. FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation With FEC function, you can adjust the calculated level from -3 to +3 in 1/3 stops. It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed based on the lighting environment Setting FEC:

1. Press Function Button

2 < >. The icon < > and ash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.

• Turn the Select Dial to set the amount.

• “0.3”means 1/3 step, “0.7”means 2/3 step.

• To cancel the ash exposure compensation, set the amount to “+0”.GB Modus 600RT 17 SET

3. Press < SET > button again

to conrm the setting. FEB: Flash Exposure Bracketing The Flash Exposure Bracketing can be set from your camera. Please refer to the Camera instruction manual for further details FV Lock: Flash Value Lock The Flash Value Lock can be enabled from the camera. Please refer to the Camera instruction manual for further details High-Speed Sync High Speed Sync (HSS) enables the ash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for ll-ash portraits.

> to turn ON the High Speed Sync. The icon

> will be displayed Second-Curtain Sync The Second curtain sync (Rear curtain sync) can be enabled from the camera. Please refer to camera instruction manual for further details.

• When rear curtain sync is enabled it will not be displayed on the modus 600RT speedlight. See LCD on camera.

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

• To return to normal ash, press < > button twice

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

• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-speed ashes Flash Mode - Manual Flash The ash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct ash exposure, use a hand- held ash meter to determine the required ash output.GB 18 Modus 600RT SET

1. Press < MODE > button so

that < M > is displayed

2. Turn the Select Dial to

to conrm the setting 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 ash output. For example, when you decrease the ash output: 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2- 0.7, or increase the ash output:1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, 1/1. Figures displayed when reducing ash output level→ 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/1-0.3 1/2-0.3 ------1/1-0.7 1/2-0.7 1/2+0.7 1/4+0.7 ------1/2+0.3 1/4+0.3 ←Figures displayed when increasing ash output level Optical O1 Secondary Unit Setting In M manual ash mode, press <O1/O2> button so that this ash can function as an optical O1 secondary ash using its optical sensor. With this function, the ash will re synchronously when a second main ash res. This is the same effect as usng a radio trigger to re the ash off camera. This helps create multiple lighting effects. Optical O2 Secondary Unit Setting In M manual ash mode, press <O1/O2> button so that this ash can function as an optical O2 secondary ash using its optical sensor. With this function, the ash will re synchronously when a second main ash res as in O1 but it will ignore the metering pre-ash and re only in response to the exposure ash from the main unit.

• O1 and O2 optic triggering is only available in M manual ash mode. Flash Mode: MULTI Flash With stroboscopic ash, a rapid series of ashes is red. It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. You can set the ring frequency (number of ashes per sec.expressed as Hz), the number of ashes, and the ash output power.GB Modus 600RT 19 Calculating the Shutter Speed During stroboscopic ash, the shutter remains open until the ring stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it on the camera. SET

1. Press <MODE> button so

that < MULTI > is displayed

2. Turn the Select Dial to

choose a desired ash output power

3. Set the ash frequency and

• Turn the Select Dial to set the number of ashes

• Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired ash ring frequency

• After you nish the setting, press <SET> button and all the settings will be displayed. Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed For example, if the number of ashes is 10 and the ring frequency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do not use stroboscopic ash 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 ash more than 10 times in succession, the ring might stop automatically to protect the ash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the speedlight

• Stroboscopic ash is most effective with a highly reective subject against a dark background

• Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.

• A ash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic ash

• Stroboscopic ash can be used with“buLb”

• If the number of ashes is displayed as “--”, the ring will continue until the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of ashes will be limited as shown by the following table. Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:GB 20 Modus 600RT If the number of ashes is displayed as “--”, the maximum number of ashes will be as shown in the following table regardless of the ash frequency. Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) Control

Master/Slavewirelessashlighting

• When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or an Image Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera’s shooting mode to P/Tv/Av/M/B (Creative Zone Mode).

• The “Modus 600RT” attached to the Camera Hot shoe is called the “Master” unit. A second “Modus 600RT” which is wirelessly controlled is called the “Slave” unit

• You can also wirelessly control the Modus 600RT as a “Slave” unit using a “Viper TTL” transmitter as a “Master” unit attached to the camera hotshoe Using (Master/Slave) with wireless 2.4GHz control function allows you to easily perform shooting with advanced wireless multiple ash lighting in the same way as TTL autoash photography. The system is designed so that the setting’s of the “Master” attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wireless slave speedlights. Therefore you do not need to operate or adjust the slaves during shooting PositioningandOperationRange(Exampleofwirelessash shooting)

• Master/Slavewirelessashlighting MASTER SLAVE 2.4GHz wireless control with up to 100m rangeGB Modus 600RT 21 Wirelessmultipleashshooting You can divide the slave units into one, two or three groups and per- form TTL autoash. In addition, you can set and shoot with a different ash mode for each ring group, for up to 3 groups, plus master.

Wireless shooting using radio transmission has advantages over wireless shooting using optical control, such as being less affected by obstacles, and not having to point the slave unit’s wireless sensor toward the master unit. The main functional differences are as follows: Radio Control Optical Control

• The “Master” attached to the camera can be a “Modus 600RT” or “Viper TTL transmitter”

• Use the supplied mini stand to hold the Slave unit in upright position

• Before shooting perform a test falsh and test shooting

• The transmission distance may vary depending on the position of the slave speedlight, enviorment and weather conditionsGB 22 Modus 600RT Wireless Settings You can switch between normal ash and wireless ash. For normal ash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF Master Unit Setting Slave Unit Setting Master Unit Flash ON/OFF You can switch ON or OFF the “Master” unit ash that is controlling the wireless “Slave” units. When Master ash is ON, it will ash as group M Setting the group mode - TTL / M / OFF From the “Master” Modus Speedlight each Group M (master speedlight) / A / B / C “mode” setting can be adjusted individually. Press < > button so that

> and < MASTER > are displayed on the LCD panel. Press < > button so that < > and < SLAVE > are displayed on the LCD panel

> is <--->. The master speedlight is now OFF

• Keep pressing Button 4 <

the DCM matching with the Viper TTL

• Turn < ON > the Viper TTL transmitter whilst holidng down the < test > button and release <test> button after 2 seconds

• The Viper LCD will show < Co di ng>

2. If you are not using a Viper

TTL and only wish to DCM several Modus 600RT, then use any Modus 600RT as the Master unit

• Press <Function Button 1> whilst turning < ON > the power to the Modus 600RT

• A green LCD on the Modus 600RT will show

whilst turing < ON > power to the slave Modus 600RT Setting the DCM (Digital Channel Matching) Initialy the Modus 600RT wireless 2.4GHz is set to a general “open channel” and can be used as it is. To avoid interference with other wireless ash systems we recommend to DCM (digital channel match) your Modus 600RT speedlight’s and Viper TTL. Master – Viper TTL or Modus 600RT Slave - Modus 600RT

4. A red LCD will show “Slave

OK”. This slave Modus 600 RT is now DCM matched

5. DCM match the same way,

any additional slave Modus 600RT while the Master is still on Once all slave units are DCM matched, reboot all master and slave’s by turning OFF/ON

• Once all devices are DCM matched they will memorieze the unique ID even it power is removed. Therfore you only need to DCM your set once

• If you add more speedlights or Viper TTL units to your range then you need to carry out the DCM matching for all your units againGB 24 Modus 600RT

• To reset the Modus 600RT to factory default settings press function buttons 3 & 4 at the same time and hold until the LCD shows < RESET > release the buttons

• When the Modus 600RT is reset the DCM is also reset back to open channel and the previous DCM is lost Modus 600 RT - Reset

1. Master Unit Setting

• Attach a Modus 600RT to the camera and set it as the master unit (Page 22)

• The Viper TTL Transmitter can also be used as a master unit to control the wireless slave Modus 600RT (Page 30)

2. Slave Unit setting

• Set the slave Modus 600RT to < SLAVE > setting (Page 22)

3. Position of camera and

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

• Check that the slave unit is set automatically to <TTL> by the master unit 5 Check Master/Slave units are ready

• Check master speedlight, ready indicator is lighting and that the slave ash ready indicators are blinking TTL Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Basic Automatic Wireless Flash shooting with a Single Slave UnitGB Modus 600RT 25 6 Check the Master slave speedlight operation

• The slave speedlight will ash. If it does not re, check the position or distance of slave from master

• You are now ready to take a photo with the wireless ash lighting Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Slave Units When stronger ash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase the number of slave speedlight’s. To add slave units, use the same steps as setting“automaticwirelessashwith a single slave unit” (Page 25). Any slave speeedlight can be set as group (A/B/C). When the number of slave units is increased or the master ash ring is set to ON, automatic control is performed to re all ashes at the correct ash output to ensure that the total ash output results in the standard exposure.

• If the slave unit’s auto power off takes effect, press the master unit’s test ash button to turn on the slave unit. Note that the test ash cannot be performed while the camera’s metering timer, etc. is operating

• The slave units auto power off setting can be changed (C.Fn-Sv / APOT page 33)

• In the C.Fn settings you can enable a beeper to sound when a Modus 600RT is recharged and ready to re again Advanced setting with fully automatic wireless ash With the wireless system the following functions set on the master unit will automatically be adjusted on the slave unit. For this reason you do not need to operate the slave unit (s) and can operate it from the master in the same way as normal ash photography.

• MULTI Flash (Page 18)GB 26 Modus 600RT Multiple Master Unit You can use two or more cameras with master ash units on each to change camera shooting while keeping the same lighting setup (slave units) in wirelesss ash photography.

• Second Curtain Sync - is only enabled when using the Viper TTL Transmitter M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash This describes wireless using manual ash. You can shoot with a different ash output setting for each slave unit (ring group). Set all parameters on the master unit.

> to choose the group

• Press Function Button 2 < >. Turn the Select Dial to adjust the ash output of the group

• Press <SET> button to conrm

3. Setting individual group ash

4. Each group M (Master

speedlight) / A / B / C can be set individually to different power level

• Set any group to <---> to turn of the power of this group

• Turn the Select Dial to adjust the ash output power. Press <SET> button to conrm

2. Turning ON/OFF group

M (master speedlight) / A / B / C

>. Then turn the Select Dial to set the group ON/OFF MULTI: Wireless shooting with Multi repeat- ingashstroboscopicGB Modus 600RT 27

> again to select the next group. Press <SEL> button to conrm

• Press Function Button 4 < MENU1 >. This will display < MENU2 > which enables selecting of power < >, number ashes < Times > and frequency <

> to adjust the relevant setting

button and set the ash mode to < MASTER

• Operate and set the slave units one by one

• Set the ash mode of each ring group by the operation of the master speedlight. See Page 22

andashexposure compensation amount

• While a ring group is selected, press Function M/A/B/C:Wirelessashshootingwith differentashmodesforeachgoup You can shoot with different ash modes set for each ring group (M/A/B/C). The ash modes that can be set are TTL auto ash / manual / OFF. When the ash mode is in TTL exposure is controlled to result in standard exposure for the main subject as a single group. This function is for advanced user who are very knowledgeable and experienced in lighting.

• Turn the Select Dial to set the ash function corresponding to ash mode, and press <SET> Button to conrm

• When using the <M> mode, set the ash output power

• When using the <TTL> mode, set the ash exposure compensation amount as required

• Repeat step 4 to set the ash function of all groups Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission

This product is compatible with Sony Wireless Lighting System (WL). It can function as either an optical wireless master or salve. Asamasterunit,itcancontrolSonycameraashese.g.HVL- F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M via wireless. As a slave unite, it canbecontrolledbywirelesssignalsofSonycameraashese.g. HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M. Note following restrictions of the Sony camera wireless protocol. For optical wireless communication with the Modus 600RT, as a Master or as a Slave, setSonybrandedashunitstoCTRL+ontheashmenu.Referto theashunitmanualfordetails.

• <MULTI> mode is disabled in optical wireless lighting system (WL)

• From the master unit <M> master channel can be set to TTL, Manual or OFF.

• From the master unit <A> and <B> channel can only set to TTL or OFF

• The slave units can be manually set to <M> manual mode. When setting the slave to manual <M> mode, please set the <M> master group to TTL Positioning and Operation Range IndoorsOutdoors15m(49.2ft)10m(32.8ft) 80° 8m( 26.2ft) 12m(39.4ft) MASTER SLAVE

• Even with multiple slave units, the master unit can control all of them via wireless.

• In this user manual, “master unit” refers to the speedlight attached to the camera and “slave unit” will be controlled by the master unit. Wireless Settings You can switch between normal ash and wireless ash. For normal ash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFFGB Modus 600RT 29 Master Unit Flash ON/OFF You can switch ON or OFF the “Master” unit ash that is controlling the wireless “Slave” units. When Master ash is ON, it will ash as group M.

• Even if the master unit ash ring is disabled, it still res a preash to transmit wireless signals Setting the optical Communication Channel The Modus 600RT has four optical communication channels. The master and the speedlights must be set to the same channel. Master

> and use the select dial to set the required channel

• Press <SET> button to lock selection Slave

> and use the select dial to set the required channel

• The channel must be set the same as the master speedlight Master Unit Setting Press < > button so that < CRTL+> and < MASTER > are displayed on the LCD panel. Press < > button so that < > and < SLAVE > are displayed on the LCD panel. Slave Unit Setting

• In the master unit mode < CTRL+> you must set the camera to Flash Wireless Mode (WL) before attaching the Speedlight to camera. “SET YOUR CAMERA” will be displayed in the Master unit LCD, if your camera is not set to (WL) mode. Refer to the camera manual on how to set the camera to (WL) mode.

• If a Sony branded ash unit is communicating wireless optical with Modus 600RT, set it to WL CTRL on the ash menu when it is a Master - and set it to WL RMT on the ash menu when it is a Slave. Refer to the ash unit manual for details.

• Since the optical lighting system (WL) is restricted by the Sony’s wireless protocol, it is recommended to use the 2.4GHz wireless system which is a more reliable wireless system.

• Turn off the cameras Flash Wireless mode (WL) when not using the optical wireless system. Refer to the camera manual on how to turn off the camera (WL) modeGB 30 Modus 600RT Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) using Viper TTL Transmitter

2. Set the Modus 600RT to 2.4GHz as Slave Unit - Group A, see

button to conrm that Modus Speedlight is triggered wirelessly Viper TTL group Mode Setting Press buttons

to change the MODE setting of each group to <TTL>, <M> manual & <blank> OFF. Take a test photograph now and the Viper transmitter will send a wireless signal to each Modus 600RT and to each 3rd Party Speedlight connected to a Viper TTL receiver. The Speedlight will then be set automatically to the same Viper TTL selected group mode setting.

• The Viper LCD 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 <M> is displayed next to the group• A group is in TTL mode when <TTL> is displayed next to the group • Each group

is set independently and it is possible to use simultaneously different setting for each group (e.g. Group may be in <M>, Group in <TTL> and Group turned OFF) Group 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.

to select which group you want to adjust the power. Now only the selected group icon <A or B or C> will ash

6. Use the adjust dial to set the power output in <

> mode and FEC in TTL mode

7. Press the <SEL> button to lock your selection

• Press and hold the < Group A > button to select the Multi mode <

> icon. Use the <SEL> button, Group Buttons and adjust dial to set the number of ashes, ash frenquency and power output. Press the <SEL> button again to lock selection

• For more detail on operation of the viper TTL visit www.hahnel.ie Sync Modes

• Press and hold the < Group B > button to select the High Speed sync < > icon will switch on

• Press and hold the < Group B > button again to go back to normal syncGB Modus 600RT 31 Other Applications

• The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the ash will be red synchronously with the camera shutter.

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do not re the modeling ash for more than 10 consecutive times. If you re the modeling ash 10 consecutive times, allow at least 10 minutes’ break for the camera ash. Auto Focus Assist Beam In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto focus assist beam will automatically switch on to make it easier to autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is difcult 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 “OFF” on the C.Fn settings.

• If you nd 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 in the camera focusing mode

• Depending on your camera, the AF beam may not re Bounce Flash By pointing the ash head toward a wall or ceiling, the ash 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 ash. Tosetthebouncedirection,holdtheashheadandturnittothe required angle. Catchlight Panel With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes to add life to the facial expression.

• If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced ash might be too weak and result in underexposure.

• The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.

-7-90GB 32 Modus 600RT ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel The ash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens focal length from 20 mm to 200mm. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the ash coverage can be expanded for 14mm wide-angle lenses.

1. Point the ash head upward

2. Pull out the wide panel. The

catchlight panel will come out at the same time

3. Push the wide panel back in

• Push in only the wide panel

• Follow the same procedures as for bounce ash In Manual Zoom mode, press the <ZM/C.FN> button.

• Turn the Select Dial to change the ash coverage

> is displayed, the ash coverage will be set automatically Pull out the wide panel and place it over the ash head as shown. The ash coverage will then be extended to 14 mm.

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

• The <ZOOM/C.FN> button will not work.

• If you set the ash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery. Using the Wide PanelGB Modus 600RT 33 C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this ash.

Press <Zm/C.Fn> Backlight/Custom Setting Button for 2 seconds or longer until C.Fn menu is displayed. The “Ver x.x” in the topright corner refers to the software version.

2. Select the Custom Function No

• Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function number

3. Change the Setting

• Press <SET> button and the Setting No. blinks.

• Turn the Select Dial to set the desired option. Pressing <SET> button will conrm the settings.

• After you set the Custom Function and press function button 4, the camera will be ready to shoot.

In the C.Fn menu, a long press of the “Clear” button for 2 seconds until “OK” is displayed on the panel, which means the values in C.Fn are reset to their default options Protection Functions

1. Over-Temperature Protection

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do not re more than 30 continuous ashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous ashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes

• If you re more than 30 continuous ashes and then re more ashes 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 ash unit will then return to normal

Number of ashesthatwill activate over- temperature protection:

2. Other Protections

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

A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the ash cannot re Please restart the ash unit. If the problem still exists, please send this product to a maintenance center The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10 minutes The voltage on two outlets of the ash tube is too high. Please send this product to a maintenance center There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please use the correct rmware upgrade methodGB Modus 600RT 35 Technical Data Modus 600RT Sony DSLR cameras (TTL auto ash) TTL autoash and manual ash M/ A / B/

36 Modus 600RT Troubleshooting If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. The Camera Flash does not re.

• The camera ash is not attached securely to the camera.

• →Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.

• The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.

• →Clean the contacts.

• < > or < > is not displayed in the view nder of camera.

• →Wait until the ash is fully recycled and the ash ready indicator lights up.

• →If the ash ready indicator lights up, but < > or < > is not displayed in the view nder, check whether this ash unit is securely attached to the camera hotshoe.

• →If the ash 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 replace the battery immediately. The power turns off by itself.

• After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the ash is set as master.

• →Press the shutter button halfway or press any ash button to wake up.

• After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the ash unit will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave.

• →Press any ash button to wake up.

Auto zoom does not work

• The camera ash is not attached securely to the camera.

• →Attach the camera ash’s mounting foot to the camera. Theashexposureisunderexposedoroverexposed.

• There was a highly reective object (e.g. glass window) in the picture.

• You used high-speed sync.

• →With high-speed sync, the effective ash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective ash range displayed.

• You used Manual Flash mode.

• →Set the ash mode to TTL or modify the ash output. Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.

• The focal length of lens exceeds the ash coverage.

• → Check the ash coverage you set. This ash unit has the ash coverage between 20 and 200mm, which ts medium-format cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the ash coverage.GB Modus 600RT 37 Firmware Upgrade This ash supports rmware upgrade through the USB port. Update information will be released on our ofcial website.

• USB connection cable is not included in this product. The USB port is a standard Micro USB socket. Common USB connection cable is suitable. Compatible Camera Models

• 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 ash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid continuous ashes if unnecessary

• Maintenance of the ash must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories

• This product, except consumables e.g. ash tube, is supported with a one-year warranty

• Unauthorized service will void the warranty

• If the product has malfuctioned or has been damaged by water do not use until it is repaired by a professional

1. Master Unit Setting