YONGNUO PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT YN560-TX Manual Flash Controller User Manual YN560 TX
SHENZHEN YONGNUO PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT CO., LTD Manual Flash Controller YN560 TX
User Manual
Supports all the YONGNUO YN560 III
Flashes Released since January of 2013
Two Flash Modes: M/Multi
Remote control of Flash Output and Zoom
per group, up to 6 groups.
Compatible with RF602/RF603/RF603 II
16 Channels
Large and Clear Screen, User Friendly
Interface.
Transmission Range: 100 Meters.
Wireless Shutter Receiver of RF603/RF603 II
vPlease activate the group function of
YN560-III with YN560-TX before use, and
then remote control the flash mode (flash
output) and zoom setup of each group with
this controller YN560-TX. It's no need to
operate directly on the flash. The flash
scree n will sy nc hr on ou sl y display t he
p a r a m e t e r w h i c h i s s e t o n t h e
corresponding group of the controller.
1).Install two AA batteries.
2).Install this controller on the hot-shoe of the camera.
3).Turn on the power, and the power indicator light
will light.
4).Communication mode (RF602/RF603) setup: Long
press [Hz/FN] button, the screen will display the
current communication mode of the transceiver
t h i s c o n t r o l l e r i s c o m p a t i b l e w i t h . T h e
communication mode can be set as RF602 or RF603.
Press [OK] button to save and exit.
1).Set communication mode and channel:
Set YN560 III as RX slave flash mode, and set its
communication mode (RF602/RF603)and channel
same as YN560-TX.
2).Activate group function of the flash:
Press [ZOOM/CH] button and [Hz/FN] button on the
controller simultaneously, the controller will display
ACT (ACTIVATE); when the display screen of the flash
displays as shown in the picture, press [OK] button on
the flash, the group function of YN560 III will be
activated.
3).Set flash groups:
Press [MODE] button and [TRIG MODE] button on the
flash simultaneously to set the flash groups (A-F).
1). Long pressing [ ] button to switch the page of
A/B/C group or the page of D/E/F group.
M mode:
Adjust the flash output of the current group from
1/128 to 1/1 by pressing [RIGHT] button or [LEFT]
button; fine tune the flash output (+0.3, +0.7) by
pressing [UP] button or [DOWN] button.
Multi Mode:
Adjustment range of flash output is 1/128-1/4.
Enter the zoom setup mode by short pressing
[ZOOM/CH] button (setting range is 24-105MM),
then save the settings and exit by short pressing
[ZOOM/CH] button or [OK] button.
1). Test flash
Press [TEST] button on this controller to test flash.
2). Shoot with YN560-TX(Wireless Triggering)
When half pressing shutter release button on the camera, this controller will give a wake-up signal, the signal
indicator light of this controller turns green and the signal indicator light of the flash turns blue.
When full pressing shutter release button on the camera, Yn560 III will flash according to the mode (flash
output) set on YN560-TX controller and the signal indicator lights of this controller and the flash turn red;
when triggering RF602/RF603/RF603II, the flash output should be adjusted manually on the flash.
The settings displayed on the flash are subject to the final settings set on the flash or this controller.
Product Type: FSK 2.4G wireless controller
Distance: 100M
Wireless Channel: 16
Flash Mode: M/Multi
Group Control: A/B/C/D/E/F
Zoom Range: 24-105MM
Shutter Interface: 2.5mm shutter interface
Battery Type: AA*2
Stand-by Time: 120 hours
Dimensions: 70mm*97.5mm*43mm
Net Weight: 98g
The functions of this 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.
Group:
A-F
Channel:1-16
Flash Count Frequency
Flash mode：M/Multi Flash output/zoom
Flash
output
fine tune
1.The flash can't be triggered.
1).Check if the communication mode of this
controller is set into the same mode as the flash
(transceiver).
2).Check if the channel of this controller is set into
the same channel as the flash (transceiver).
2. The flash groups of YN560 III can't be set.
Re-activate the flash group of YN560 III with
YN560-TX.
Flash on the transceiver can be triggered
synchronously.
RF603 II should be set in “TRX” state.
①Status indicator light: Green light when waking
up (focusing); red light when triggering (shutter).
②Display screen: Displays the current functions
status clearly and visually.
③MODE: To set flash modes (M/Multi/- -).
④ : To elect groups (A/B/C/D/E/F).
⑤Interface for shutter release: To implement
wireless shutter release function with a shutter
release cable connected.
⑥Test button/Power indicator light: When turns
on the power, the power indicator light will light
on; press this button to test flash.
⑦Zoom/CH: Short press this button to adjust
zoom settings (24-105MM); long press this button
to set channels (1-16).
⑧Hz/FN: short press this button to adjust multi
flash count or multi flash frequency; long press
th i s bu t to n to s e t c o m m u n i c a t i o n m od e s
(RF602/RF603).
⑨Power switch: ON/OFF.
⑩Select/Setup button group: To set various
parameter, [LEFT] button is to reduce, [RIGHT]
button is to increase, [UP] button or [DOWN]
button is to fine tune, and [OK] button in the
middle is to confirm.
More suitable
for Canon cameras
More suitable
for Nikon cameras
Press [MODE] button and [ZOOM/CH] button
simultaneously till CLA (CLEAR) appeared on the
display screen to restore factory settings of this
controller.
This controller supports using RF603/RF603 II
transceiver which set in the same channel to
wireless remote control shutter.
1).As shown in the picture, connect this controller
to the camera shutter socket with a shutter
cable(LS-2.5 series).
2).The camera will focus when you half press the
multifunction button on the transceiver in
hands, and the focusing indicator light will
light (green); the camera will shoot when you
full press the multifunction button, and the
shutter indicator light will light (red).
Before this product is connected or installed,
please turn off the power of all the associated
equipment.
Keep this product dry. Do not touch it with wet
hands, and do not immerse it into water or expose it in
the rain. If not, it may work abnormally or damaged.
Do not use this product in inflammable and
explosive places. If not, it may cause fire or explosion.
This product involves batteries. Refers to the use of
batteries , pl e a s e stric t l y comply with releva nt
regulations. If not, it may cause property damage or
personally injury.
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②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
In Multi mode, short press [Hz/FN] button to
select and set multi flash frequency and multi
flash count.
2). Short pressing [ ] button: ①select groups, then
press [MODE] button; ②the flash mode will be
switched between M, Multi or - - (- - means flash is
disabled of the group).
When this controller is used for non-dedicated
cameras, it won't support waking the flash up from
the camera, and the triggering function will be
unrestricted.
2. Cautions
3.Model Description
5.Preparation 7.Set Group and Flash Mode 8. Set Flash Output of the Current Group 9.Multi Flash Frequency & Flash Count
10. Set Zoom for Each Group
11.Wireless Triggering Function 12.Wireless Shutter Receiver Function 13.Troubleshooting Guide
14.Restore Factory Settings
15.Specification
4.Parts and Explanations
6. Activate Group Function of YN560 III
1.Features
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5).Channel setup: Long press [ZOOM/CH] button,
when the channel and simulative channel switch
on the LCD blink, set this controller and the
flash in the same channel. When use this controller
with RF602/RF603/RF603II transceiver, the channel
switch state of the transceiver should be set into
the same as the simulative channel switch .
After group function of YN560III is activated, the
display screen of the flash will synchronously
dis p la y t h e p a ram e ter w h i ch i s se t o n t he
corresponding group of the controller.
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: 2ACYPYN560-TX
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.