NEEWER VC-818TX User manual
VC-818TX High-speed
Wireless Radio Trigger
User Guide
(for Sony)
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Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Parts -----------------------------------------------------------------------
VC-818TX Radio Transmitter ----------------------------------------------
LCD screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------
GR Group Flash -------------------------------------------------------------
Multi Stroboscopic Flash -----------------------------------------------------
Button Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------
Install Battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------
How to Use Radio Trigger -------------------------------------------------------
Mount on Camera -----------------------------------------------------------------
Power Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------
LCD Illumination -------------------------------------------------------------------
Save Parameters -------------------------------------------------------------------
Wireless Control -------------------------------------------------------------------
Set Channel, ID and Group -----------------------------------------------------
Switch Operation Mode Gr, Multi ------------------------------------------------
Gr Mode: Shoot with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group ------------------------
<TTL> MODE ----------------------------------------------------------------
<M 1/x> MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------
<M> MODE --------------------------------------------------------------------
<OFF> MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------
Multi Mode: Stroboscopic Operation ------------------------------------------
Set Sync Speed Mode --------------------------------------------------------
Operating Modeling Lamp ------------------------------------------------------
Test -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specification ----------------------------------------------------------------------
About Product Firmware Upgrading 19------------------------------------
Introduction
Thank you very much for selecting VC-818TX High-speed Wireless
Radio Trigger. Please read this instruction carefully and keep them
handy for your reference.
VC-818TX radio trigger (for Sony) is engineered to work with Sony
TTL system. You can use VC-818TX transmitter on camera to
trigger remote Neewer VISION5 flash.
Whether you are a photographer or amateur, VC-818TX multiple
independent control, simple operation, and reliable wireless from
TTL trigger system provides an unparalleled experience of
convenient for the studio and location shooting, greatly improves
shooting efficiency. It is perfect tool for shooting portraits, weddings
and sports, allowing you to get perfect shot anytime and anyplace.
SafetyNote
Do not explore any components in direct sun for a long time or in
other areas subject to high temperature. Failure to observe this
precaution
Always keep out of reach of children. Consult a physician
immediately if a child swallows any part of this device.
1/NameofParts
VC-818TX Radio Transmitter
-LED screen
-Select Sync mode/Channel
-Set Modeling lamp/ Turn ON or OFF
-Power ON/OFF
-
-
AF-Assist beam
-Test flash buton
-Adjust parameter
-Save parameter
-Radio transmission confirmation lamp
Do not use the unit in an environment where moisture or flammable
vapor is likely to come in contact with the unit. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble or service the unit on your own to
avoid shock hazard.
could result in fire or electric shock.
Select mode
Select group
AF-Assist beam is only applicable to some models of cameras.
AF-Assist beam is only applicable to
some models of cameras.
AF-Assist beam
2/LCDscreen
Gr:GroupFlash
Group
Gr: Group Flash
Current selected
group
Flash mode
Current selected
Channel
Output power of
every
modeling
Flash exposure
compensation amount
Manual flash output
Note: 1. The LCD screen only shows settings of present
application.
2. When press button or rotate dial, the LCD screen
illuminates.
lamp
MultiStroboscopicFlash
Multi Stroboscopic Flash
Manual flash
output Flash Frequency
Number of Flashes
3/ButtonOperation
Button
Operation Function
GROUP
Short press
Select A/B/C group in sequence
MODE
Long press 3s
Gr/ MULIT
Short press
(Under Gr mode)
Select flash mode for each group in
sequence
1. M 1/X: set output power of flash
with HSS feature
2. M: Set output power of VISION
manual flash (without HSS feature)
3. TTL Mode
4. Turn off the group
Short press
(Under Multi mode)
Select flash output / frequency /
number of flashes in sequence
SYNC/CH
Short press
(Under Gr mode)
Select flash sync mode in sequence
1.First curtain sync (no signal)
2.Second curtain sync
3.High-speed sync
Long press Set up channel
MODEL/AF Short press
Set output power of modeling lamp of
A/B/C group
Long press Turn on/off AF-Assist beam
POWER Switch to right side Switch on power
Switch to left side Switch off power
TEST Short press Test
flash
DIAL Rotate the dial
Set parameter
VC TX
Slide battery cover backward, and open battery compartment.
According to positive and negative indicator on the battery
compartment, install two AA batteries (not include) or two 1.2V
charging battery (not include).
Caution: If the devise is going to be out of service in long
period, please take out battery. When battery is low,
replacing two batteries together will prevent from miss fire
or no fire.
5/HowtoUseRadioTrigger
1-3 Press camera shutter button, the studio flash will be
triggered simultaneously.
1-2
1-1 When camera is off, mount the transmitter VC-818TX on camera
hotshoe, turn on the camera and transmitter.
Set VISION5 flash and VC-818TX at the same channel
Note: Neewer brand VCHSS, VCHS TTL, VCHH, VE PLUS,
VL PLUS, VISION4,VISION5 and VL PLUS
AC/DC studio flash has build-in radio receiver. They are
compatible with VC-818TX radio transmitter.
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