HOT SHOE ADAPTERS PRODUCT GUIDE
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY WARNINGS • When in use with Canon camera: A non Canon flash or strobe may not fire during live view shooting. See your camera manual for more details. • Not to be used with older flash units having a trigger voltage of more than 6v. High voltage flash units may cause damage to your camera’s electronic circuit. • There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification.
VELLO PC ADAPTER SERIES Thank you for choosing our Vello Hot Shoe Adapter. Our hot shoe adapters and converters extend the functionality of your camera by adding support for a wide and studio lighting. This guide will provide descriptions and instructions for the Vello Adapters listed below.
PC ADAPTER Models PCU and PCS add a PC sync terminal to your camera, allowing you to connect a flash sync cord fitted with a standard PC type connector via the camera’s built in hot shoe.
PC + TOP SHOE CONVERTER Models PSC, PSS, and PSN allow you to have a flash mounted on the camera while simultaneously connecting the camera to a studio light via a PC sync cord. The adapter’s top hot for the specified camera.
PC + TOP SHOE CONVERTER The PSU model is a universal adapter with a PC sync terminal and a top hot shoe that allows you to have a flash mounted on the camera while simultaneously connecting the camera to a studio light via a PC sync cord.
HOT SHOE CONVERTER + PC UNIVERSAL TO SONY & SONY TO UNIVERSAL Model CSC allows you to use universal flashguns on Sony and Konica Minolta cameras. Modal CCS allows you to use Sony and Konica Minolta flashes on non-Sony or Konica Minolta cameras. The converter also incorporates a PC sync terminal,enabling you to simultaneously connect your camera to a studio light via a PC sync cord.
MOUNTING THE ADAPTER [Models CCS, PCU, PSC, PSN, PSU] With your camera and lights OFF, loosen the adapter’s hot shoe locking ring. 2. Insert the adapter’s hot shoe into the camera’s hot shoe mount. 3. Tighten the hot shoe locking ring.
] MOUNTING THE ADAPTER [Models CSC, PCS, PSS] With your camera and lights OFF, slide the adapter’s hot shoe into the camera’s hot shoe mount. The shoe adapter will lock into place automatically. CONNECTING TO A FLASH UNIT [Models CSC, PSC, PSN, PSU] Unlock your flash unit’s locking mechanism. 2.
3. Engage your flash unit’s locking mechanism to stabilize the unit and lock the flash to the adapter. To obtain more detailed information, refer to your flash’s manual for instructions. CONNECTING AND REMOVING A FLASH UNIT [Models CCS, PSS] While the flash unit is mounting foot firmly onto the adapter’s hot shoe mount, until it stops. The flash unit will lock into place automatically. To remove the flash unit, press the mounting foot release button located on your flash.
CONNECTING A STUDIO STROBE VIA THE PC SYNC CORD [All Models] Plug the PC side of your cable into the adapter’s PC sync terminal 2. Plug the other side of the cable into your studio light. Warning: Not to be used with older flash units having a trigger voltage of more than 6v.
One-Year Limited Warranty This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
