YONGNUO PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT RF603C Wireless Flash Trigger User Manual RF603 II Usermanual 20140620

SHENZHEN YONGNUO PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT CO., LTD Wireless Flash Trigger RF603 II Usermanual 20140620

Users Manual

Wireless Flash Trigger 无线引闪器User Manual使用手册
Thank you for purchasing YongNuo products in advance.Please read this user manual carefully and learn how to use camera and flash before.This product is a wireless transceiver integrated design, for the convenience of description, the product will named “transmitter” when mounted on the camera hot shoe in some cases, while named “receiver” when mounted or connected to the flash. ContentsGeneral description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2The name of each part for RF603 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preparation before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Wireless flash trigger awaken & testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wired/wireless remote shutter release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Function extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Include items/Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General descriptionRF603 II adopts a global free FSK 2.4GHz wireless channel which can be suitable in many countries. RF603 II with FSK system, can be more effective to guarantee speed, distance and stability. Within capacious areas, the remote control distance may reach to 100m, and suitable for RF603I.RF603 II wireless flash trigger kit is formed by two same transceivers. It can be set to single transmit state (TX), which will be more convenient for testing flash, and can be set to transceiver state (TRX), automatically switch transmit and receive state, adopts focus and shutter function in “TX” and “TRX” state respectively. Transmitter supports single contact triggering, supports wireless wakening up and triggering the flash through the camera hot shoe, with PC sync cable (optional) can be trigger studio lights, with specially camera shutter connecting cable can realize wired / wireless shutter release remote control, supports controlling multiple cameras and flashes at the same time. The highest flash sync speed up to 1/320 second (some of models may only reach to 1/250s or less, difference combination of models of flash and camera using may achieved difference flash sync speed).2 levers button design , it will realize the awakening, flash testing, 1
Cautions1. As this is an electronic product accessory, some of the environment causes may affect the working. However this is hardly ever to get this situation, don't worry.2. Do not pull the wires and turn off the camera when connecting.3. For a long time non-use, please turn the transceiver off and remove the batteries.4. Do not put it in high temperature, such as a closed car under direct sunlight, the control panel and other high temperature areas.5. Keep dry, do not use wet hands contact with the product, the product must not be immersed in water or exposed to rain, and this may and this may lead to not work properly.6. Do not used in the flammable occasion in violation of this warning may cause an explosion or fire.7. Owing to this product include battery, please operate it strictly according to related rules, otherwise maybe cause explosion, fire or physical injury.8. Do not trigger the flash close to a person's eyes, it may impair the person's vision.2
2.The LS-2.5 series shutterconnecting cable1.The LS-PC series flash cableC1Canon60D/350D/450D/500D/550D/600D/650D/700D Pentax SeriesC3Canon1D/5D/7D/10D/20D/30D/40D/50DN1NikonD1/D2/D3/D4 SeriesD200/D300D700/D800N2 NikonD70/D70S/D80N3NikonD90/D600D3000/D5000 SeriesD7000 SeriesInclude items/Optional Accessories 3Include items:RF603C II or RF603N II . . X2LS-2.5 Shutter Cable* . . X1User Manual .......X1*Shutter Cable shown according to the packaging.Optional Accessories: LS-PC635 LS-PC/PCYou can additionally purchase the shutter cable or PC sync cable if needed. LS-2.5/C1...
The name of each parts of RF-603 IIThe RF603C II is more suitable for Canon cameras.The RF603N II is more suitable for Nikon cameras.4A: Focusing indicator light (green) / Shutter indicator light (red)B: 2.5mm shutter remote cable socket C: Hot shoe / Hot shoe contacts D: PC socket(output) E: Awakening indicator light (green) /Flash trigger indicator light (red) F: Multifunction button G: Power switch-1.TX 2.TRX(transmit-receive ) H: Locking ring I: Hot shoe mounting foot J: Contacts K: Channel setting switch L: Battery room M:Battery door (transmit)
Preparation before using1.Channel Setting:Use the channel setting switch to set the transceivers to the same code, total 32 channels.2.Battery Installation:Slide to open the battery room, install two AAA batteries(not include) for two transceiver according to the "+/-" marks shown.3.Fix the transceiver on the camera hot shoe:Mount the transceiver on the hot shoe of the camera by hot shoe mounting foot, then tight the locking screw.Support installing the flash on the transceiver (The On-Top Flash,as the picture shown). 5
Preparation before using4.Fix the transceiver on light stand or flash bracket :Mount the transceiver on the mini stand of the flash attached or other fixed device (not included), and tight the locking screw.5.Fix the flash on transceiver:Install the flash on the hot shoe of the transceiver, lock the flash and ensure all links are fixed well.6.Use the PC port to connect other type of flashes :To realize the function you need to additionally purchase the LS-PC series cable according to the different interface.1.Inset the PC cable with the end of nutsert to PC socket ofthe transceiver, and tight the nutsert.2.Inset another end of the cable to the synchronous socketof the the flash.The PC port just used as output to connect the flash. 6
Preparation before using7.Po wer S witch and Tra nsmit-recei ve Stat eSettings:Set the power switch on TX (single transmit) or TRX (transmit-receive automatic switch) state according to different shooting requirement. When it used as wireless triggering transmitter and flash testing, set to "TX"; while used as wireless triggering receiver, using shutter release or other extended functions, set to "TRX", as the table shown, set to OFF means turn off the power. 7FMake sure all the transceivers have been fixed before using , the flash need to set to manual “M” mode.
1.The flash AwakeningHalf press the multifunction button of the transmitter or the button of camera shutter, the awakening indicator light of transmitter and receiver will be bright (Green), at the moment if the flash is in dormant state, it will be awakened. 2.Test and trigger the flashFully press the multifunction button of transmitter to test the flash once. When fully pressing the release button of camera shutter, it will synchronously trigger the on-top flash and off-camera flash, the flash trigger indicator light of transmitter and receiver will be bright (Red).FIt requires compatible transmitter when using the camera shutter to awake the flash, non specialized transmitter can also wireless trigger the flash normally (single contact trigger). Wireless flash trigger & testing8
Wired/wireless remote shutter release function This product can achieve wired /wireless remote shutter release function, need to LS-2.5 series shutter connecting ca ble(or purchase) accordi ng to the different cameras. When using the shutter release, the power switch need to set in”TRX” state. 1.As the picture shown, use the shutter release between the shutter socket of camera and transceiver. 2.Single transceiver can be used as wired shutter release. 3.When using as a wireless shutter release, fix a transceiver on the camera hot shoe or fix around the camera with the external socket of camera shutter through specialized shutter cable to connect, another transceiver set on hand. 4.Half press the multifunction button of transmitter, the camera will enter into focusing. The Focusing indicator light will bright, fully press the button, the camera will enter into shooting, at the moment, the red shutter indicator light bright. 9
Function extend 1.Handhold the flash for remote flash trigger syncTake the RF603 II on the flash as shutter release remote control, LS-2.5mm series shutter connecting cable needs to be used. The transceivers should set in “TRX” state. 101.Install the handhold flash on the hot shoeof the transceiver as transmitter, and lockthe flash.2.Fixed the camera (such as on a tripod),installed the other transceiver on the hotshoe of the camera as receiver,andconnected with specialized shutter cableto the external shutter socket of thecamera.3.Press the multifunction button of thetransceiver on flash for remote shooting,and the flash will be trigger with shuttersynchronously.
2.Remote shooting with flash trigger syncExamples of using multiple combinations of RF603 II, LS-2.5mm shutter connecting cable needs to be used, and several RF603 II transceivers needs to be purchased.Function extend 111.Install one transceiver on the hot shoe of thecamera, and connected the shutter socketwith the shutter connecting cable to thecamera.2.Install the flash on the hot shoe of the othertransceivers, or connect to studio flash lightswith PC sync cable.3.Handhold one transceiver as a remote controltransmitter, half press the multifunctionbutton of the transceiver to focus, full pressthe multifunction button to remote shootingwith flashes trigger sync.
Troubleshooting 1.Unable or wireless trigger the flash FFSet the power switch of transmitter to TX state then test the flash, it could not test flash when setting to TRX state. FMake sure the flash have been prepared and set to manual “M” mode. FThe poor contact between transmitter, camera and flash will cause the triggering problem, ensure the contacts are clean and have been installed to the correct position. 2.Unable to awake the flashFWhen using the non specialized transmitter, it need to half press the button of transmitter to awake the flash when the transmitter set in TX state. If the flash could not be awaken, it need to manual awake the flash or turn off the power saving mode.3.The shutter could not be releasedFWhen part of the cameras could not find the focus, it could not proceed to shoot even if receiving the shooting signal. The focus mode of camera should be adjusted to “M”. to test the flash Make sure the battery is full and the transceivers are in the same channel. 12
Type: FSK 2.4GHz wireless remote control systemTransmission distance: 100mChannels: 32 channelsShutter release: half-press, full-pressShutter interface: 2.5mm socketStudio flash light interface: standard PC socketMax Sync Speed: 1/320 secondBattery: AAA×2(3V )Stand-by time:about 400 hours in TX state,about 45 hours in TRX mode. Size (W x H x D): 38MM x 88MM x 33.5MMThe functions of this user manual are based on test conditions of our company.Further notice will not be given if the design and specifications change.The YONGNUO logo in this manual includes the registered trademark or trademark of Shenzhen Yongnuo Photography Equipment Co.,Ltd in China or/and other countries(regions).All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Specification13
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment。 Note: 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 the following 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. FCC ID: 2ACYPRF603C This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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