User manual QUANTUM QNEXUS

[. . . ] All Qflash modes will be set by the Master Flash (Nikon or Canon) on the camera, according to that system's procedures. 2 QNEX INSTR 8/23/06 3:53 PM Page 3 (Black plate) 2. 0 Mounting QNEXUS Turn off power to Qflash before mounting Qnexus. Qnexus plugs into the lower Accessory socket of Qflash, as shown in the diagram. [. . . ] Blinks slowly: This indicates the unit is ON and which system has been set: RED for Canon or GREEN for Nikon. 3. 3 Selecting the Camera system Qnexus works with either Canon or Nikon Wireless flash (IR) systems. The color of the Camera Status Light indicates which system the Qnexus is currently set to work with: RED for Canon or GREEN for Nikon. To change the camera mode: Press and hold the "Set" button until the LED color changes, then release the button. Example: If you want to change the camera mode from Nikon (green) to Canon (red), press and hold the "Set" button until the LED lights up green (about 3 secs. ). Keep pressing "Set" button until the LED color changes to RED, then release button. If you release the "Set" button before the LED color changes, the camera mode does not change and remains set to Nikon. 3. 4 Set the System Channel Set the channel, using the rotary switch on the Qnexus, to the same channel as the master flash. 3. 5 Selecting the Remote Group ID Using the " Set" button select group A, B or C. Press the "Set" button until the yellow LED changes to the next group ID. (Note that after changing the camera system the default group ID is A - you may need to re-select the group. ) You can have more than one Qnexus / Qflash combination set to the same group and system channel. 4 QNEX INSTR 8/23/06 3:53 PM Page 5 (Black plate) 4. 0 Location and Operation 4. 1 Location of the flash The communication between master flash and remote flash is by infra-red light (IR). The location between master flash and remote flash is critical to establishing good communication. Make sure there is a good light path between master flash and remote flash. Indoor Use: In small rooms, bounce light is often enough to send signals from the master flash to Qnexus and Qflash. [. . . ] If the Green/Red LED lights up solidly for approximately 3 sec after the master flash is fired, there is a communication error in the flash system. Make sure the master flash "ready" signal is on before firing the master flash. If the master flash is fired rapidly before its ready indicator is on, it will cause communication errors between the master and remote flash. 6 QNEX INSTR 8/23/06 3:53 PM Page 7 (Black plate) 5. 0 Compatibility Chart Qnexus does not support high-speed sync and stroboscopic flash function in Nikon and Canon systems. [. . . ]