Quantum Instruments COP A Wireless Radio Commander Unit for Digital Cameras to Control Remote Flashes User Manual User s Manual

Quantum Instruments Inc A Wireless Radio Commander Unit for Digital Cameras to Control Remote Flashes User s Manual

User's Manual

                                                  1   Introduction  The Co-Pilot can control the exposure of three Remote Groups (R1, R2, and R3) or two Remote Groups (R1, R2) and a local Qflash T5d-R.  A Remote Group can consist of :              Quantum Trio                  and / or             Qflash T5d-R with an FW8R or FW7Q receiver                  and / or             Any non Quantum flash that can be triggered by a sync signal, with              an FW8R or FW7Q.    Any number of remotes may be combined in a Remote Group, for the same mode / exposure.  To separately set exposures of remote flashes, set them, to different Remote Groups.     Qflash® Co-Pilot  QF91   Shoe Mount Wireless Radio Commander for Qflash 5d-R and TRIO  Operating Instructions   CHAN OFF  ON AF Ratio / Manual Power setting control for Remote R1, R2, R3        MAN – TTL  Mode  switch for Remote R1, R2, R3 Channel select switch 0 - 7 USB connector ACCY connector for Qflash T5d-R ON / OFF switch AF – Auto Focus light is ON R1              R2       R3 / LOCAL M     TTL       M     TTL       M    TTL
                                                  2.2   Using a Qflash T5d-R with an FW8R or FW7Q receiver as a remote  Press the mode button, on the Qflash t5d-R, then use the up or down buttons  to select Wireless Remote Group 1  or   Wireless Remote Group 2.          The Qflash T5d-R may display a message that it needs a signal from the Local flash to activate this mode.  The message will disappear when you set up the Co-Pilot   Set the channel on the FW8R or FW7Q. There are eight channels available, 0 through 7.    NOTE: Set all zones to ON.      2.3   Using a Non Quantum flash as a remote  Connect a flash unit to a FW8 or FW10w receiver. Set the channel on the receiver, to the same channel set on Co-Pilot.  Use the ZONE switches to select the remote group. Zone 1 ON = Remote Group R1, Zone 2 ON = Remote Group R2, Zone 3 ON = Remote Group R3.  NOTE: When using a non Quantum flash the Co-Pilot will provide a sync signal to fire the flash, but will not control the exposure. The MAN-TTL mode switch for this Group must be set to M. 3 .2   Local Qflash T5d-R connected  When a Qflash T5d-R is connected to the Co-Pilot ACCY connector, Group R3 becomes the Local ratio control   Remotes will operate in Groups R1, R2 only.   RATIO / MANUAL POWER SETTINGS – this control adjusts the ratio of the local Qflash T5d-R, when the Qflash is in QTTL mode.  Ratio settings can be set from -27 to +2.                MODE switch – this control is disabled when a Qflash T5d-R is connected to the Co-Pilot.  The MODE button on the local Qflash T5d-R  overrides the mode setting.  2   Setting up the Remote Groups  A remote Group can consist of         Quantum Trio set to Remote Group R1, R2, R3         Qflash T5d-R set to Wireless Group R1, R2. When  used with                 an FW8R or FW7Q receiver.         Any non Quantum flash that can be triggered by an  external sync                 signal from an FW8R or FW10w.  Note: All channels must be set to the same channel number.   2.1   Using a Quantum Trio as a remote  Press the mode button, on the Trio, use the left or right arrow buttons to select Wireless Remote Group.  Press one of the soft keys to choose R1, R2, or R3.  Press the RADIO softkey to set the channel. There are eight channels available, 0 through 7.   NOTE:   There is no need to set the ZONES when using Wireless Remote Groups with the Trio.         3    Co-Pilot setup  The Co-Pilot can control the exposure of three Remote Groups (R1, R2, and R3) or two Remote Groups (R1, R2) and a local Qflash T5d-R.  A Remote Group can consist of a Quantum Trio, Qflash T5d-R with an FW8R or FW7Q receiver, or any non Quantum flash that can be triggered by a sync signal.  The Co-Pilot will fire a non Quantum flash but not control it’s exposure.    3 .1   No Local Qflash T5d-R connected  Each Remote Group has two controls.  R1, R2, and R3 (when no Qflash T5d-R is connected to the ACCY connector)  RATIO / MANUAL POWER SETTINGS – this control adjusts the exposure of the Remote Group.  Ratio settings can be set from -27 to +2.  Manual power settings can be set from 1/16- to 1/1.  This control also has an OFF position.  When set in the OFF position the flash in the Remote Group will not fire.              MODE switch – this control sets the mode of the Remote Group to M (manual) or TTL. If the Remote Group is a Quantum Trio or Qflash T5d-R    Note : When using a non Quantum flash as a Remote Group set the MODE switch to M.   MODE SET REMOTE GROUP R1 AUTO          F 5.6 7        3.6 –32 FT      ISO 200 FIRE      OPT      SAVE     RADIO + - R1              R2       R3 / LOCAL M     TTL       M     TTL       M    TTL R1              R2       R3 / LOCAL M     TTL       M     TTL       M    TTL WIRELESS GROUP R1 TO ACTIVATE CONTROL FROM  LOCAL QFLASH    TURN LOCAL QFLASH OFF THEN ON
                                        Industry Canada Statement   This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.    Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003  du Canada.        This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS  standard(s).    Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  (1) this device may not cause interference, and  (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may  cause undesired  operation of the device.    Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempt de licence Rss  standard(s).    Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :  (1) cet appareil ne peut causer d'interferences, et  (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interference, y compris des interferences  qui peuvent provoquer un  fonctionnement indesirable du peripherique.      The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located  or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada  limits for the general population: consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from  Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.        Conformite aux normes FCC Cet equipement a ete teste et trouve conforme  aux limites pour un dispositif numerique de classe B, conformement a la Partie  15 des reglements de la FCC. Ces limites sont con cues pour fournir une  protection raisonnable contre les interferences nuisibles dans une  installation residentielle.    Cet equipement genere, utilise et peut emettre des frequences radio et, s'il  n'est pas installe et utilize conformement ment aux instructions du fabricant,  peut causer des interferences nuisibles aux communications radio.    Rien ne garantit cependant que I'interference ne se produira pas dans une  installation particuliere. Si cet equipement provoque des interferences  nuisibles a la reception radio ou de television, qui peut etre determine en  comparant et en I'eteignant, I'utilisateur est encourage a essayer de corriger  les interference par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:    • Reorienter ou deplacer I'antenne de reception.  • Augmenter la distance entre I'equipement et Ie recepteur.  • Branchez I'appareil dans une prise sur un circuit different de celui auquel Ie  recepteur est connecte.  • Consultez votre revendeur ou un technicien radio / TV pour  assistance.Avertissement    Les changements ou modififications a cet appareil sans expressement  approuvee par la partie responsable de conformite pourraient annuler  I'autorite de I'utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet equipement.       Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  (1) this device may not cause interference, and  (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may  cause undesired  operation of the device.    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  residential installation.    This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment  does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  determined by turning the  equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  by one or more of thefollowing measures:    -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  the receiver is connected.  -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.                   IMPORTANT – CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment could void your authority to use this product under the equipment authorization granted by the regulating agencies          Quantum Instruments Inc. 10 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge NY 11788-3968 USA Tel: 1-631-656-7400   Fax: 1-631-656-7410 www.qtm.com Pxxxx

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