User Manual

1.0 Introduction
We introduce the newest additions to the FREE
X
WIRE 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 ded-
icated to, and designed for any Qflash 4 or 5 series flash. FW7Q, FW8R and FW9T
are fully compatible with all other FREE
X
WIRE 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,
FREE
X
WIREs 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.
FREE
X
WIRE 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 combi-
nations of them, from your remote position.
FREE
X
WIRE also has eight unique Channel Codes. FREE
X
WIRE units set to one
Channel cannot activate FREE
X
WIRE’s set to different Channels. You control the
Channel Code to make FREE
X
WIRE units work together or independently, as
required.
FREE
X
WIRE is very small
and light and mounts
easily to cameras, brack-
ets, poles, and tripod legs.
Sync and Shutter Release
(motor drive) Cords are
available for popular cam-
eras and flashes. You can
mount Transmitter FW9T
directly on a camera’s hot
shoe using optional
UniMod FW11 or Hot Shoe
Adapter FW12.
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2.0 Channel Code and Zone set-up
2.1 Setting the Channel Code and Zones
The Channel Codes allow FREE
X
WIREs to work together. Set all units that you
want to work together to the same Channel Code. If you desire independent groups
of FREE
X
WIREs (to work in the same area but not interfere), assign each group of
FREE
X
WIREs 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 AAA batteries (not required for FW7Q).
TEST
FW8R SYNC OUT
FW9T SYNC IN
ON/OFF
ANTENNA
EXTERNAL
POWER
STATUS
LIGHT
STATUS
LIGHT
LOCK
CHANNEL CODE 0-7
CHANNEL
CODE
LOCK
UNLOCK
FW11 or FW12
UNLOCK
FW9T - TTL ON/OFF
FW8R - RANGE HI/NORM
PC SYNC OUT
SHUTTER
RELEASE - MD
FW7Q
FW7Q
FW8R FW9T
FW8R, FW9T
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