Nissin Di700A User Manual

for Canon/ Nikon digital SLR cameras

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

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.

Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product

Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and

refer your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better

understanding of the proper operation to enjoy flash photography.

Nissin Di700A type Canon and Nikon is designed for Canon and Nikon digital
SLRs, with the latest TTL flash control system. Please note that Di700A Canon
and Nikon are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The Di700A features the use of a selector dial to quickly move through all settings
and can be easily operated by one finger-tip.

The Di700A with wireless flash shooting using Nissin Air System/ radio
transmission.

Flash protection function:
When the red LED lamp starts blinking, it means that flash is overheating.
The LED turns red when charging.
When the LED lamp turns green, the flash is charged and you can start to shoot.

Remark: Nissin Air System (NAS) is designed for Nissin flash and
Nissin commander.

Compatible cameras

Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown at its home page for details and
recent updates: http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this

product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before

using the product.

WARNING

This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property

damage if not followed as described.

The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash

unit. Return it back to the repair service station or the store where you bought it from.

Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.

Do not shoot the flash directly to the eyes at short distance. It may damage the eyes.

When taking a flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the

flash unit at least 1 meter (3.3feet) away from the subject. Or use diffuser or bounce the

light to the ceiling or wall to soften its intensity.

Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemicals or such liquids. It may

cause fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit carries high

voltage inside and it may cause an electric shock.

Do not shoot the flash unit directly at the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.

Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get scalded.

Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may

cause leakage, exothermic heat or explosion.

CAUTIONS

This sign refers to conditions which may cause damage or defect.

Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC/ 104ºF, such as in the

automobile.

The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and humidity.

Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.

Do not use this flash unit with cameras which are not recommended in the compatibility

list at official website, otherwise it may damage the camera’s circuitry.

Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.

Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.

When using the external power pack, read the safety instructions carefully and follow the

operation manual.

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Names of the Components

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2

3

4

5

Flash stand

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8

6

7

10

12

15

11

13

14

18

17

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1 Fill-in reflector

2 Light diffusing panel

3 Flash head

4 Remote/ Slave sensor

5 AF-assist light

6 Mounting foot

7 Hotshoe contacts

8 Lock ring

9 Power Pack socket

10 Display screen

11 Selector dial

12 Set button

13 Pilot button (Test flash button)

14 On/Off switch (System lock button)

15 3.5mm sync socket

16 X-terminal

17 Battery magazine BM-02

18 Rotate lock

Accessories: Flash stand, Pouch

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Basic Operation

Inserting batteries

Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or NiMH batteries.

1. Remove the battery magazine and insert
4 x size AA batteries as shown in the
picture.

2. The battery compartment is specially
designed so that every battery is placed in
the same direction to avoid confusion in
poor lighting conditions.

3. +/- symbol is clearly marked in the battery
compartment.

4. Place the battery magazine back into the
body.

When the recycle time becomes longer
than 30 seconds, replace the batteries with
fresh ones or recharge the batteries
(rechargeable batteries).

NOTE

It is recommended to use all 4 batteries of the same brand and type, and
replace them all at the same time.
Wrong insertion of each battery would not make electric contact.

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Basic Operation

Di700A has an energy saving power off function

To save battery energy, the power is automatically turned off (switch
to stand-by mode), in A mode, TTL mode & Manual Power mode, in
about 2 minutes of idle use; in SD mode, SF mode & Wireless TTL
Slave mode, in about 5 minutes of idle use.

While Di700A is in the stand-by mode a Pilot button blinks every 2
seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode. To turn on
Di700A again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or press
any button of the flash unit.

In case Di700A is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is
completely turned off.

To turn on Di700A again, take the first step of turning the flash unit
on.

Reset setup Option

Press the Set button for 5 seconds to reset the setup menu
The flash will be automatically reset to the factory default “A” mode.

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Mounting Di700A on the camera

Turn off the power switch of both Di700A

1.

and the camera.

Turn the lock ring of Di700A to loosen it all

2.

the way as shown in the picture.

Slide the mounting foot of Di700A into the

3.

hotshoe of the camera.

Turn the lock ring in the opposite direction

4.

and tighten it.

Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the

5.

hotshoe for sure contact.

Removing Di700A from the camera

Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di700A off the hotshoe
of the camera.Make sure to turn the lock ring all the way to completely
clear the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe.

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Turn on the flash unit

Set

Press the On/ Off switch and Pilot
button turns red, showing the unit is
turned on.

In a few seconds, the Pilot button
turns green. The Di700A is ready to
shoot.

For a test flash, press the Pilot button.
When using the test flash as an open flash,
please note that the reference guide number
in this case is G.No.10 (ISO 100).

To turn off the flash unit manually, press the On/Off
switch for 1 second.

MENU SCREEN

Di700A Flash Mode and Functions

Rotate the dial to select a function.

Full Automatic Mode

…

Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for
the most proper exposure.

TTL Program Mode

…

Flash light is automatically controlled by the
camera but the flash exposure value can be
compensated.

Manual Setting Mode

…

Manual Mode -Selecting the desired manual
power on the flash unit.

…

Slave Digital

…

Slave Film

…

Wireless TTL Slave Mode - Optical Transmission

Placing multiple numbers of flashes (slave flash) off camera and controlling the creative TTL
lighting or Manual power output.

Wireless TTL Slave Mode - Radio Transmission (NAS)

Using a Nissin Flash (master/ slave) with a NAS shooting function makes it easy to shoot with
advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as normal E-TTL II/ E-TTL (Canon),
i-TTL (Nikon) autoflash shooting.

*For details on setting the master unit functions, see the Nissin commander’s instructions.

NAS

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