P604A 6/27/07 9:01 PM Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS model FW7Q, FW8R Digital Receivers model FW9T Digital Transmitter Digital Wireless TTL Flash and Camera Trigger ★ DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA ★ Patent Pending
P604A 6/27/07 9:01 PM Page 2 Contents Section . . . . . . .Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glossary Qflash 2 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT2, QFT2d, QFX2, QFX2d Qflash 4 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT4d, QFX4d 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Qflash 5 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P604A 6/27/07 9:01 PM Page 4 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.
P604A 6/27/07 9:01 PM Page 6 Activate at least one Zone on both FW8R and FW9T by sliding Zone switches 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 up, towards the “+” symbol. Any FW8R and FW9T Zones 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.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 8 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 DELAY switch 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.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 10 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. FW11 or FW12 will not provide TTL control -- see Appendix D for selection of QTTL and other TTL adapters.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 12 7.0 Wireless QTTL control for Digital Cameras4.0 and pre-flash Film Cameras Many newer camera systems utilize a “pre-flash” as a means to set exposure. After the pre-flash the main flash fires and synchronizes with the shutter. FW7Q, FW8R and FW9T provide wireless QTTL flash capability for these types of camera systems, whether digital or film camera systems. 7.2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q set-up Important: Set receivers FW7Q or FW8R to NORM range only for wireless TTL.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 14 8.2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q: 8.0 Wireless TTL control for Film Cameras 4.0 (non pre-flash) Mount and connect one or more of these receivers as in Section 7.2 8.3 Optional: connect a local Qflash to the Transmitter FW9T: This mode allows a (non pre-flash) TTL camera to control all local and remote Qflash exposures. All series of Qflash and all series of TTL adapters can be used, including QFT, X, T2, X2, T2d, X2d, 4 and 5 series, and TTL adapter series QF, FW, D, and Dw.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 16 9.2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q: Mount and connect one or more of these receivers as in Section 7.2. Connect as many remote Qflashes as required. Set the remote Qflashes to TTL mode. The remote TTL Qflashes will expose to the setting of the local “Auto” Qflash. 9.3 Additional features with Qflash 4 and 5 series & QTTL Adapters: Many other Wireless Auto features are available when a Qflash 4 or 5 series is connected to the camera with a D or Dw series Adapter.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 18 11.0 Miscellaneous 12.0 FREEXWIRE Performance Guide 11.1 High Speed Sync for remote flash: How to maximize performance, troubleshoot, and answer questions about Quantum’s FREEXWIRE Wireless Photo Control System. For highest sync speeds: Turn on all zones of Receiver FW8R units. High speed sync allows shutter speeds up to 1/500 for focal plane and 1/1000 for leaf shutters. TTL mode does not work with high speed sync.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 20 Mounting and placement Appendices The enemies of radio signals are metal objects, concrete, and water. Mount FREEXWIREs away from metal objects when possible. Of course, you may be mounting FREEXWIRE on light stands and brackets, and they generally have a slight affect on range. At longer distances it is possible to find dead spots. Moving the FREEXWIRE Remote unit a few inches in any direction can cure the problem.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 22 Appendix B - Sync-out connections from FREEXWIRE FW8R to flash Appendix C - Motor Drive cords from FREEXWIRE to camera Model Description From ---- flash mfg’s sync cord FREEXWIRE PC conn.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 24 Appendix D -- QTTL and TTL Wireless Adapters for Transmitter FW9T Appendix F - Specifications These Adapters connect to a FREEXWIRE TX and provide wireless QTTL/TTL exposure control. Size: FREEXWIRE FW8R/FW9T: 3.6 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (9 x 6 x 2.8 cm) FREEXWIRE FW7Q: 3.3 x 1.5 x 1.0 in. (8.3 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm) Weight (w/ batteries): FW8R/FW9T: 4.3 oz. (122g) FW7Q: 1.8 oz.
P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 26 Customer Service QFlash T2/X2, T4d/X4d ACCESSORIES If you have any trouble whatsoever in using your Quantum product, we wish to assist you in any way we can. Contact the Service Department via: Telephone: (631) 656-7400 Fax: (631) 656-7410 Website: www.qtm.com If you suspect a malfunction, return the unit with a detailed, accurate description of the problem and the type and models of other equipment used with it.
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P604A 6/27/07 9:02 PM Page 32 Tested to comply with FCC standards CANADA: 3707A-IC2811A FCC ID: CEXFW7Q CEXFW8R CEXFW9T FREEXWIRE model FW7Q, FW8R, FW9T This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including that which may cause undesired operation of the device.
