Nissin i60A User Manual

for Sony 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 i60A type Sony is designed for Sony cameras, with the latest TTL flash
control system. Please note that i60A are not usable with other branded
cameras for TTL operation.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The i60A is very compact in size, it can still deliver a high power output of 60GN
(at ISO 100, 200mm zoom head position). Also, you can connect your i60A to an
external power source to reduce the flash recycle time during constant high power
output.

Combined with the Color LCD display and selector dial design, the i60A gives the
user the most convenient way to take full control of the flash.

The i60A 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 ou 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.

Do not use the included Carabiner for Climbing.

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.

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Names of the Components

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1 Fill-in reflector

2 Flash head

3 Light diffusing panel

4 Video light

5 Remote/ Slave sensor

6 AF-assist light

7 Battery pack adapter

8 Mounting foot and Hotshoe contacts

Accessories:

9 Color monitor

10 Pilot button (Test flash button)

11 Mode dial

12 Control wheel and button

13 Power button

14 Unlock button

15 Battery compartment door

Soft box

Flash stand

Pouch

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Basic Operation

Inserting batteries

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

1. Open the battery compartment door
and insert 4 x size AA batteries as
shown by the picture.

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2. Make sure the + and - battery contacts
are correctly inserted at the battery
compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment door
and slide it back in place.

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

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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

i60A has an energy saving power off function

To save battery energy, i60A automatically switches 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 i60A 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 i60A again, press the camera’s shutter

button halfway or press any button of the flash unit.

In case i60A is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely turned off.

To turn on i60A again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.

Protect overheating function

i60A is automatically turned off when repeating hi power full flash continuously over 20

to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating. It will automatically recover

after 15 minutes of inactivity. The pilot button will blink in the red color every 1.5

seconds.

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Mounting i60A on the camera

1.

Slide the mounting foot of i60A into the

hotshoe of the camera.

Make sure that the mounting foot will lock

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(with a “click”) when it has been inserted

completely.

Removing i60A from the camera

Press the unlock button and slide the mounting
foot of i60A off the hotshoe of the camera.

Turn on the flash unit

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 i60A is ready to shoot.

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For a test flash, press the Pilot button.

To turn off the flash unit manually, press
the On/Off switch once.

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