Quantum 860510, 860515 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

model FW7Q, FW8R

Digital Receivers

model FW9T

Digital Transmitter

Digital Wireless TTL Flash and Camera Trigger

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Contents

Section . . . . . . .Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

1.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Channel Code and Zone set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

3.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless Flash setup -- with or without on-camera Flash . . . . . . . . . .7

4.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless Shutter Release (motor drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

5.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Mounting

6.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Changing Qﬂash settings via Wireless Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

7.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless QTTL

. . . . . . . . . . . . .& pre-ﬂash Film Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

8.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless TTL control for Film Cameras (non pre-ﬂash) . . . . . . . . . . .14

9.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless Auto mode for any Qﬂash without TTL Adapter . . . . . . . . .15

10.0 . . . . . . . . . .Remote Camera and Remote Off-Camera Flash Operation . . . . . . .16

11.0 . . . . . . . . . .Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

12.0 . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A . . . .Sync-in connections- camera to Transmitter FW9T . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Appendix B . . . .Sync-out connections- Receiver FW8R to ﬂash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Appendix C . . . .Shutter Release (motor drive) cords- Receiver FW8R to camera . . .23

Appendix D . . . .QTTL

Appendix E . . . .Miscellaneous connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Appendix F . . . .Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

FREEXWIRE Performance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

FREEXWIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

control for Digital Cameras

& TTL Wireless Adapters for Transmitter FW9T . . . . . . . . . .24

Glossary

Qﬂash 2 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT2, QFT2d, QFX2, QFX2d

Qﬂash 4 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT4d, QFX4d

Qﬂash 5 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT5d, QFX5d

Receiver FW7Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .series 4 and 5.

Receiver FW8R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shutter release.

Transmitter FW9T . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transceiver FW10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(can be set as transmitter or receiver).

Transceiver FW10w . . . . . . . . . . . .Upgraded FW10 incorporating the features of

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section 7.0.

Unimod FW11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hot shoe adapter with additional sync inputs-

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .used with QF series TTL adapters

Hot Shoe Adapter FW12 . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FW9T or FW10 on camera shoe

Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .wireless links that can be turned on or off to

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .change lighting and camera activation

Channels 0 thru 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .independent channels for separate

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .setups operating in the same area

Local, or on-camera ﬂash . . . . . .a ﬂash close to the camera and connected

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with a sync cord

Remote ﬂash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a ﬂash at a distance from the camera and

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wirelessly synchronized

FREEXWIRE Receiver dedicated for Qﬂash

FREEXWIRE Receiver for any ﬂash or remote

FREEXWIRE Transmitter FREEXWIRE Transceiver

FREEXWIRE hot shoe adapter to mount

FREEXWIRE

Included with FREE

Instructions, Hook and Loop mounting pads (cables and batteries not required))

Included with

Pole mounting kit, 2x AAAbatteries, Instructions, Hook and Loop mounting pads

Included with

2x AAAbatteries, Sync-in cord, Hook & Loop mounting pads, Instructions

Included with

FW8R, FW9T, and all accessories included with those models above

All speciﬁcations and features are subject to change, updating, and improvements.

WIRE FW7Q:

FREEXWIRE FW8R:

FREEXWIRE FW9T:

FREEXWIRE FW89 (set of Receiver and Transmitter):

FW Series Antenna Screw

Quantum Instruments, Inc. has made it easier to identify different FW series products by changing the color of the antenna screw.

Green - indicates FW8R Receiver Red - indicates FW9T Transmitter Black - indicates FW10w Transceiver

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Channel Code and Zone set-up

We introduce the newest additions to the FREEXWIRE system: Receivers FW8R, FW7Q and Transmitter FW9T. Transmitter FW9T emits higher power for extended

range. Receiver FW8R has extra sensitivity and simpliﬁed operation. FW7Q is dedicated to, and designed for any Qﬂash 4 or 5 series ﬂash. FW7Q, FW8R and FW9T are fully compatible with all other FREEXWIRE system components. Transceiver

FW10 may be upgraded for additional features of Section 7.0. Wireless Sync, Wireless Shutter - Working with all popular ﬂashes and cameras,

FREEXWIREs provide wireless sync for remote ﬂash and/or wireless shutter control for remote camera operation.

Wireless TTL ﬂash control: FW8R, FW7Q and FW9T, in conjunction with Dw series Adapters and Qﬂash 5d ﬂashes, provide wireless “QTTL” ﬂash control from digital and ﬁlm cameras. This wireless QTTL feature also transmits the “pre-ﬂash” signal utilized by many digital and ﬁlm cameras to determine exposure values. Qﬂash 4 series (QFT4d, QFX4d) can be upgraded to Qﬂash 5 series via software update.

FREEXWIRE controls four independent Zones for wireless ﬂash or wireless shutter release. You can activate any one Zone, or any combination of Zones 1,2,3 and 4. Switch your lighting instantly, remotely. Select and trigger ﬂash, cameras, or combinations of them, from your remote position.

FREEXWIRE also has eight unique Channel Codes. FREEXWIRE units set to one Channel cannot activate FREEXWIRE’s set to different Channels. You control the Channel Code to make FREEXWIRE units work together or independently, as required.

FREEXWIRE is very small and light and mounts easily to cameras, brackets, poles, and tripod legs. Sync and Shutter Release (motor drive) Cords are available for popular cameras and ﬂashes. You can mount Transmitter FW9T directly on a camera’s hot shoe using optional UniMod FW11or Hot Shoe

FW7Q

FW8R FW9T

Adapter FW12.

2.1 Setting the Channel Code and Zones

The Channel Codes allow FREEXWIREs to work together. Set all units that you want to work together to the same Channel Code. If you desire independent groups of FREEXWIREs (to work in the same area but not interfere), assign each group of FREEXWIREs its own Channel.

The Channel dial is located on the left side of FW8R and FW9T, and on the front of FW7Q. Rotate the dial to the desired Code, 0 through 7. To rotate, press the pad of your thumb on the dial and turn. Or, use a small screwdriver. Channels can be matched by number or by the position of the cutout in the Channel dial.

Install AAAbatteries (not required for FW7Q).

SHUTTER RELEASE - MD

PC SYNC OUT

FW9T - TTL ON/OFF FW8R - RANGE HI/NORM

FW7Q

CHANNEL CODE 0-7

CHANNEL CODE

STATUS LIGHT

UNLOCK

FW11 or FW12

UNLOCK

LOCK

FW8R, FW9T

STATUS

LIGHT

LOCK

ON/OFF

EXTERNAL

POWER

ANTENNA

TEST

FW8R SYNC OUT FW9T SYNC IN

Activate at least one Zone on both FW8R and FW9T by sliding Zone switches 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 up, towards the “+”

FW8R

symbol. Any FW8R and FW9TZones that match will activate FW8R units each time the FW9T unit transmits. There are many possible combinations and you can change them as you work. To deactivate a Zone slide its switch down towards the “-“ symbol.

The FREEXWIRE FW7Q has no Zone Switch. When used with a Qﬂash 4 series, FW7Q will activate for any Zone 1, 2, 3, or 4, on the matching Channel. However, Qﬂash 5

FW9T

series can set the Zone of FW7Q through its control panel. (Note: Qﬂash 4 series can be upgraded to Qﬂash 5 series. Please contact the Service Department at www.qtm.com).

To set the Zone on a Qﬂash 5 series, press the Option button three times. The Zone Code settings should display on Qﬂash screen. Use the Set button select a Zone, then press the Up ▲ and Down ▼ buttons to turn the selected Zone on or off.

2.2 Turn on the units

Slide the power switch to ON. The status light of FW9T blinks red, slowly. FW8R units blink green, slowly. Low batteries are indicated by 3 quick blinks every few sec- onds. Qﬂash 4 and 5 series power Receiver FW7Q which requires no batteries. The green LED indicator on the FW7Q blinks once per second when Qﬂash is powered.

Open the antennas so that they are approximately vertical. See Section 5.0, Mounting FREEXWIRE.

Press TEST on the Transmitter FW9T to conﬁrm that all units are working. STATUS should light steadily on all FREEXWIRE Receivers for as long as you hold TEST (assuming correct Channel and Zone settings.)

2.3 Using FW9T test button to trigger a ﬂash or shutter release:

For single shot operation, set the TTL switch of the FW9T “ON” when triggering a remote ﬂash, this is a one shot mode to prevent the ﬂash from ﬁring multiple times.

For continuos operation, set the TTL switch of the FW9T “OFF” when releasing the shutter of a camera remotely.

3.0 Wireless Flash set-up with or without On Camera Flash

3.1 Transmitter FW9T

Connect the included (or other) sync-in cord from your camera PC nipple to FW9T Sync-In. Or use the optional FW11 or FW12 to connect FREEXWIRE to your camera’s hot shoe. (See Appendix A for other sync-in options.)

If you want to sync an on-camera ﬂash (in addition to a wireless one) connect the ﬂash manufacturer’s PC sync cord to the Sync-Out PC nipple on Transmitter FW9T, and set the Local switch to (+). To turn off the local ﬂash, switch to (-).

If Qﬂash is the on-camera ﬂash, connect FW31 from Qﬂash to the FW9T bottom socket (or FW11 DIN socket if used). Then, Qﬂash can power the FW9T by setting the power switch to EXT , and batteries are not needed.

3.2 Receiver FW8R

Connect the PC sync cord supplied by your ﬂash’s manufacturer to the Sync-Out PC nipple or mini phone socket on the FW8R. (See Appendix B for other syncout options.)

Generally set the RANGE switch to NORM. Only if you require greater range, set RANGE to HI. (See Section 11.0 for range distances). However, whenever

using any FREEXWIRE for wireless TTL, always use NORM range.

SYNC-OUT or

FW31 CABLE

SYNC-OUT

CABLE

LOCAL FLASH

OPTIONAL

FW9T

SYNC-IN CABLE

FW8R

3.3 Wireless Qﬂash with Receiver FW7Q

This receiver is dedicated to Qﬂash series 4 and 5 and mounts directly onto the ﬂash. Please see Section 5.0 for proper mounting. FW7Q will be set to NORM range when connected to a Qﬂash 4d. When connected to Qﬂash 5d, range can be set to HI or NORM, however, only NORM can be used for wireless TTL (Sections 7 and 8). See Section 11 for range speciﬁcations.

cameras require a delay between the meter/focus function and shutter release (for example, Contax 645). Select Shutter MD Delay for those cameras by sliding MD DELAYswitch to (+). Without Shutter MD Delay, the camera focus, meter, and shutter will be activated together (and the camera will shoot as soon as it can). The Shutter MD Delay requires a two step Shutter Release Cord listed in Appendix C. Shutter Release Cords will be added periodically; please consult your dealer or the Quantum Web Site (qtm.com) for the latest models available.

4.4 Remote shutter operation is not possible with FW7Q.

FW7Q

4.0 Wireless Shutter Release (motor drive)

SHUTTER RELEASE

CORD

4.1 Receiver FW8R:

Connect a Shutter Release Cord (see Appendix C) from the Receiver FW8R MD connection to the camera shutter release connection.

4.2 Transmitter FW9T:

Press TEST and hold (up to 1 second ) to release the shutter. Test the camera -some require time to wake-up and to auto focus before they release the shutter.

4.3 Shutter MD Delay on FW8R:

Many cameras have two step shutter buttons: Pressing part way turns on the meter and auto focusing, and pressing all the way releases the shutter. Some of these

FW8R

5.0 Mounting FREEXWIRE

FREEXWIRE units mount by several means:

5.1 Pole Mount Adapter 513: This item is included

with your Receiver FW8R. Attach it to the back of FREEXWIRE and clamp it around any pole, leg, or structure where the antenna can be opened away from metal objects.

FW8R/FW9T

5.2 Mounting directly to a bracket: Use the

#8/32 screw included with FREEXWIRE to

BRACKET

FW11 or FW12

OPTIONAL DEAD SHOE 512

secure it through a hole in a bracket. Any other

screw used must protrude not more than 3/4” (2 cm) into the FREEXWIRE case, or you will damage FREEXWIRE!

When mounting the FW12 or FW11 to a Dead Shoe (model 512) it will be necessary to connect a sync-in cable for FW9T units, or sync-out cable for FW8R units. See Appendices Aand B.

513

5.3: Direct Hot Shoe Mounting with FW12 or FW11

Connect the Hot Shoe Adapter FW12 or (Uni-Mod FW11) to a Transmitter FW9T and slip it into a camera hot shoe. The purpose of the Hot Shoe Adapter is only to provide hot shoe mounting and sync from a camera to a Transmitter FW9T.

FW9T

FW11 or FW12 will not provide TTLcontrol -- see Appendix D for selection of QTTL and other TTL adapters.

A Receiver FW8R mounted to FW11 or FW12 on a camera shoe will have no connection to the

FW11, FW12 or FW SERIES TTL ADAPTERS

SHOE MOUNT

shutter release. If you desire wireless shutter release, connect a separate Shutter Release Cord (see appendix C) between the FW8R MD socket and the shutter release connection on the camera.

5.4 Mounting FW7Q Turn off Qﬂash power before mounting the

FW7Q.

FW7Q plugs into the lower Accessory socket of Qﬂash, as shown in the diagram. For added stability a hook-and- loop pad is mounted on the back of Receiver FW7Q. One part of this pad will be attached to the Qﬂash housing as follows:

Note where the hook and loop pad will come into contact with the Qﬂash housing when FW7Q is plugged into the lower Accessory socket. Clean the area of any dirt or grease. Remove the adhesive liner from the pad (without touching the

MOUNTING FW7Q

adhesive), and align and mount FW7Q. Then press the FW7Q housing ﬁrmly against Qﬂash so that the hook and loop pad adheres to the Qﬂash housing. Do not remove FW7Q

for 24 hours to allow adhesive to cure.

You can now remove and re-mount FW7Q when you need to use it. Additional hook and loop pads are included with FW7Q. They can be used to place additional pads on other Qﬂash units, or as a replacement.

5.5: Mounting FW8R and FW9T with hook & loop tape:

Two sets of hook & loop fasteners and one mounting pad are included in the FW8R and FW9T packages.

5.6: Important notes on antenna orientation:

During operation the antennas should not be left in the stored position!

At close range (about 50’ or 16m) antenna orientation is not critical. Antenna orientation matters more as distance between Transmitter FW9T and Receivers FW8R and/or FW7Q increases.

The best mounting positions keep FREEXWIRE antennas away from metal objects. Each antenna should be parallel to all others. Vertical FREEXWIREs with vertical antennas provide the greatest range. Other orientations work almost as well. See Section 11, FREEXWIRE Performance Guide, for more tips for ideal operation.

6.0 Changing Qﬂash Settings via Wireless Remote

This feature allows you to change the settings on a remote Qﬂash from the panel of another Qﬂash, using Receivers FW7Q, FW8R or FW10 with Transmitters FW9T or FW10. The settings on Qﬂash 4 and 5 series can be changed in this way. For example, you can change the ISO, mode, F#, manual power, and most all other Qﬂash settings.

FW8R, FW10 and FW9T will need FW31 cables to connect each of them to the local and remote Qﬂashes. (FW7Q connects directly and does not require the FW31 cable). The Qﬂash 4 and 5 series operating manuals give detailed instructions for adjusting the settings on the remote Qﬂashes via wireless mode.

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