AODELAN E4 User manual

Wireless Flash Trigger

User Manual

Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co., Ltd.

Printed in China

Thank you for purchasing an AODELAN product.

AODELAN E4 is a TTL transmitter compatible with AODELAN radio system. It can be used to wirelessly

synchronize the AODELAN flashes with the camera, combining TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure control

mode with the option to manually adjust the exposure brightness.

Please read this user manual as well as the user manual provided with your camera and flash which

works with E4 before use.

For your safety

 Before using your product, please read the following safety precaution carefully to ensure correct and safe

use.

 Do not disassemble or attempt to repair it.

 Do not use the product in the presence of flammable or explosive gas.

 The product is not waterproof. Please keep away from rain, snow and high humidity conditions.

 Do not expose the product to high temperature over 45℃ (e.g. left in a car trunk).

 Do not clean the product with organic solvent or alcohol-based liquid.

 A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the product is used by

children. Supervise children while they are using the product.

 Consult local authorities on the proper disposal or recycling of a battery.

RED 2014/53/EU

Declaration of Conformity EC

Hereby, Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co., Ltd. declares that this product is in compliance with essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. This product can be used across EU

member states. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.aodelan.net.

Declaration of Conformity USA AND CANADA

Product name: Wireless Flash Trigger

Trade name: AODELAN

Model number: E4

FCC ID: 2AEJW-E4

IC ID: 25192-E4

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co., Ltd.

FCC Statement

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.

Caution: Any changes or modiﬁcations to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could

void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

RF Exposure Information

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable

exposure condition without restriction.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED

BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

ISED Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license‐exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES‐3 (B)/NMB‐3(B).

Le présentappareilestconforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils

radio exempts de licence. L'exploitationestautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas pr

oduire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradioélectriquesubi, mêmesi le br

ouillageest susceptible d'encompromettre le fonctionnement.

This radio transmitter (ISED certification number: 12258A-ST8) has been approved by Industry Canada to

operate with the antenna types listed with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included

in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with

this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (ISED certification number: 12258A-ST8) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour

fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types

d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement

interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations

Cet équipement est conforme Canada limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé.

Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 20cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following condition:

The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

As long as the condition above is met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator

is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this

module installed.

Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:

Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne.

Tant que les 1 condition ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne seront pas

nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes

exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.

Important Note:

In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with

another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC cannot be used on

the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end

product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization.

Note Importante:

Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations

d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus

considéré comme valide et l' IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur

OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au

Canada.

End Product Labeling

The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains IC: 25192-E4.

Plaque signalétique du produit final

Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: Contient des IC: 25192-E4.

Manual Information to the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or

remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.

The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final

L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon

d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.

Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements

comme indiqué dans ce manuel.

I. Parts

1. Display

2. Mode Button

3. Energy Adjustment Buttons

(<+> Increase, <-> Decrease)

4. Group Buttons (A, B, C)

5. Test Button

6. Sync Button

7. Head Button

8. Channel Button

9. Model Button

10. Indicator

11. Power Button

12. USB Port

13. Mounting Foot Lock Lever

14. Battery Compartment

15. Hot Shoe Mounting Foot

Display

Grou

Energy Modeling Light Status

Battery Level

Mode

Sync

Channel

II. Getting Started

Installing the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover from the back of E4.

2. Install 2 AAA batteries in accordance with the illustrated direction inside the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover in place.

Precautions for Use

 The battery level is shown in the upper right corner of the Display [1].

 When the battery is low, or will be shown in the Display [1], replace the batteries with new ones.

Turning E4 on/off

1. Turn on: Press the Power Button [11] to turn on the E4, the Display [1] lights up and contents are displayed.

2. Turn off: Press and hold the Power Button [11] until the Display [1] lights off.

Connecting to the camera

1. Turn off the camera and E4.

2. Slide the Hot Shoe Mounting Foot [15] of the E4 into the camera’s hot shoe mount.

3. Lock the E4 by sliding the Mounting Foot Lock Lever [13] to right until the lock lever clicks in place.

4. Turn on the camera and E4 and set the shooting mode of the camera to Manual (recommended).

5. To detach E4, press the lock-release button on the Mounting Foot Lock Lever [13] while slide the lock lever

all the way back to the left, then slide the E4 out of camera’s hot shoe mount.

III. Basic Functions and Buttons

Channel Selection

1. Chanel selection is used to select one of eight specific frequencies in the 2.4GHz band.

2. Press the Channel Button [8] to select the channel.

 The currently selected channel is shown in the CHANNEL section on the Display [1].

Group Selection

1. Groups are used to allow remote radio control of selected flashes.

2. All flashes that are assigned to the same group under the same channel will be controlled by E4

simultaneously.

3. Press the Group Button [4] A / B or C to select the group.

 The selected Group is shown with its letter in a box.

4. Press the Group Button [4] corresponding to the currently selected group again to select all groups.

 If there is no group letter is shown with a box, all groups are selected

Mode Selection (TTL or Manual)

1. The currently selected mode is shown in the MODE section on the Display [1].

2. Press the Mode Button [2] to toggle between TTL (Through the lens, Automatic) and M (Manual) mode.

 TTL mode: The camera dictates the light output of the flashes. The relationship between the energy

levels for group A, B and C can be adjusted.*

 M mode: The light output for group A, B and C can be controlled manually.

*Please refer to the instruction of relative energy level in the section of “Operation in TTL mode” in this user

manual

Sync selection (1st curtain, 2nd curtain and HSS)

1. The selected sync setting (camera’s sync setting) is shown in the SYNC section on the Display [1].

2. Press the Sync Button [6] to cycle through the sync options:

 1st: First-curtain synchronization. The flashes fire immediately after the exposure starts.

 2nd: Second- curtain synchronization. The flashes fire right before the shutter closes.

 HSS: High speed synchronization. HSS mode is selected.

Precautions for Use

 The sync setting can also be selected in the camera menu. Refer to the camera’s user manual.

HSS (High speed synchronization)

1. HSS enables shooting with flash at a faster shutter speed than the fastest external flash sync speed (x-sync)

of the camera, all the way down to 1/8000s (may differ between camera models).

2. This option can be extremely useful to limit the influence of ambient light when shooting in bright conditions.

Precautions for Use

 During a HSS flash, the flashes are pulsing to provide a constant light output during the time when the

shutter is open.

 To ensure a perfect exposure and a stable flash pulse, the flash uses only the upper part of its power range

when in HSS Mode. Exact range may differ between flash models.

 Frequent use of HSS will have an impact on the life-time of the flash tube.

Remote Control – Head Control; Model Control; Energy Adjustment

1. E4 can remotely radio control all flashes with built-in AODELAN radio system functionality.

2. The Channel settings on the E4 unit must match the Channel settings of the flashes.

3. Press the Head Button [7] to turn on/off the heads in the selected group.

 If the heads in a group are turned off, "--" will be shown after the group letter.

4. Press the Model Button [9] to turn on/off the modeling light in the selected group.

 If the modeling light in a group is turned on, “ ” will be shown in the MODEL column after the group

letter.

5. Press the Energy Adjustment Buttons [3] to adjust the energy level for the group in relation to the other

groups (TTL mode) or the energy level for the group (M mode). **

 <+> represents increase.

 <-> represents decrease.

 Short press Energy Adjustment Button (< 2 seconds) to adjust the flash output energy level in 1/10

f-stop increments.

 Long press Energy Adjustment Button (> 2 seconds) to adjust the flash output energy level in 1 f-stop

increments.

**Since energy adjustments work differently in TTL mode and Manual mode, we recommend to carefully read

the detailed instructions for both modes in the section of “Operating Instructions” in this user manual.

Command Confirmation (only in M mode)

1. If the output energy of a flash has been set to maximum or minimum level, then the flash cannot continue to

increase or decrease its output energy as commanded by the E4.

2. At the point E4 will make continuous and short beeps to signal that the command was not executed.

3. The energy of all flashes in the group will remain unchanged.

Test Function

1. Press the Test Button [5] to manually transmit a sync signal for remote flash triggering to verify expected

functionality.

Beep

1. Press and hold the Channel Button [8] until the E4 makes two short beeps to turn on or off the E4 button

beep.

2. There will be a long beep when E4 is turned on regardless of whether the beeper is turned on or not.

3. Some functions are not supported in certain situations; there will be no beep when the corresponding button

is pressed even if the beeper is turned on. For example, selecting a group and turning off its head, then

there will be no beep when the Energy Adjustment Buttons [3] or Model Button [9] is pressed.

Auto Power Off

1. E4 automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity.

2. Each time after the E4 is turned on by pressing the Power Button [11], the auto power off function will be

enabled.

3. To deactivate the auto power off function, press and hold the Energy Adjustment Button [3] “+” while the E4

is off, then press and hold the Power Button [11] at the same time. Deactivation is confirmed by two short

beeps.

Factory Settings

1. Ensure that the E4 is turned off.

2. To reset the E4 to factory settings, press and hold down the Mode Button [2] and then press and hold the

Power Button [11] simultaneously until the Display [1] shows “rES”.

3. Release the buttons, E4 is turned on and reset to factory settings.

4. The factory settings of E4 are - TTL mode, 1st (First-curtain synchronization), Channel 1, all groups, the

relationship between the energy levels for group A, B and C is all 0.0.

Other functions

1. Power Saving

 To save battery, the backlight of Display [1] will automatically turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity.

 Press the Power Button [11] to turn on the display backlight

 The display backlight also switches on when any of the function buttons are used..

2. Relay State

 Press and hold the Mode Button [2] until E4 makes two short beeps to enter into the Relay State or to

exit and return to the Standard State.

 The Indicator [10] blinks red in Relay State.

 The Indicator [10] blinks green in Standard State.

 The E4 in replay state only works with the E2 in reply state receive mode. ***

***Refer to the user manual of E2 for more info.

3. Firmware Update

 We recommend that you look for firmware updates before you start using your new E4.

 Press and hold the Mode Button [2] for 10 seconds when the E4 is turned on, the current firmware

version number is shown on the Display [1].

 Go to www.aodelan.net to download the latest firmware update package for the corresponding E4

version, update your E4 to the latest firmware version according to the provided Update Instruction.

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