Cactus V5, V5 DUO User Manual
WIRELESS FLASH TRANSCEIVER V5 DUO
USER MANUAL
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MAIN FEATURES OF CACTUS V5
Thank you for purchasing Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 Duo.
Cactus V5
is a powerful yet stable device
that allows you to command
your light o camera, with no wires. You can position your lights at
any angle, direction and distance – the possibilities are endless!
NEW! Support for maximum sync speed
Cactus V5 is designed and tested to obtain any sync speed, so
long as it is supported by the camera (e.g. 1/1000s for Nikon,
1/250 for Canon).
Solid performance
Maximum range of 100m (328 ft) and operating temperature of
-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F).
Transceiver design
Cactus V5 can be used both as a transmitter or receiver. Operating
mode is changed through a convenient Mode Switch.
Multi-functional
Cactus V5 can operate as either a wireless ash transceiver or a
wireless camera shutter release (requires optional shutter release
cable).
Two hot shoe ports
Apart from triggering wireless ashes, an on-camera ash can be
mounted on top of the transmitter for on-axis lls.
NEW! Multi-channel triggering
Trigger up to 4 sets of ashes separately or all at once.
EXCLUSIVE! Frequency Self-Tune (FST)
Cactus V5 intelligently and automatically adjusts its frequency to
ensure reliable operation under extreme conditions.
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CAUTION AND WARNING
Before using your product, read the following safety precautions to
ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage of Cactus V5.
Turn OFF all your equipment (e.g. Cactus units, ash units and
cameras, etc.) before changing batteries or making connection.
Observe the correct polarity when changing batteries. There is
danger of explosion if battery is installed incorrectly.
Remove batteries and switch o the transceiver during storage.
Do not permanently store the product in a high temperature
environment (i.e. under strong direct sunlight, near cooking
stoves/oven).
Cactus V5 should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to
heavy rain unless it is properly protected.
Do not operate the device in the presence of ammable gases or
fumes.
Do not re the ash directly into the eyes of someone at close
range.
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MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
Working radio frequency: 2.4 GHz
Number of channels: 16
Supported sync speed: Up to 1/1000s (subject to camera’s sync
speed limitation)
Eective distance: 0.3m – 100m (1 ft - 328 ft)
Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Flash voltage handling: 0V - 300V
Camera voltage handling: 0V - 6V
Power input: 2 x AAA 1.5V batteries
Dimensions: 82mm (L) x 70mm (W) x 37mm (H)
Weight (per transceiver): 58g
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
V5 Transceiver (x2)
* 3.5mm Plug Cable CA-350 (x1)
* 6.35mm Plug Adapter PA-635 (x1)
"When Light Dances 2" Album (x1) User Manual (x1)
AAA Alkaline Battery (x4)
* PC Sync Cable CA-100 (x1)
Flash Stand FS-5 (x2)
* also available as optional accessories
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NOMENCLATURE
Test Button
Hot Shoe (Female)
Status LED
Battery Compartment
Hot Shoe (Male)
Channel Dial
Tripod Mount
X-Sync Port
Mode Switch
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