Sony FA-WRC1M User manual

FA-WRC1M

4-585-643-11(1)

Wireless Radio

Commander

Radio contrôleur

sans fil

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1620/h_zz/

« Manuel d’aide » (manuel en ligne)

Consultez le « Manuel d’aide » pour obtenir

des instructions détaillées au sujet des

nombreuses fonctions de ce produit.

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth

instructions on the many functions of

this product.

Operating Instructions GB

Mode d’emploi FR

English

Before operating the product,

please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for

future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard,

do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION

• Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise,

fire or injury may result.

• Dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

For Customers in the

U.S.A. and Canada

This equipment complies with

FCC/IC radiation exposure limits

set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and meets the FCC

radio frequency (RF) Exposure

Guidelines and RSS-102 of the

IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

rules. This equipment has very

low levels of RF energy that

are deemed to comply without

testing of specific absorption

ratio (SAR).

For Customers in the

U.S.A.

If you have any questions about

this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information

Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC

related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: FA-WRC1M

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego,

CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

858-942-2230

This device complies with

Part15 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.

This equipment must not be

co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any

changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority

to operate this 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.

For Customers in

Canada

This device complies with

Industry Canada’s licence-

exempt RSSs.

Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

() This device may not cause

interference; and

() This device must accept

any interference, including

interference that may cause

undesired operation of the

device.

For Customers in

Europe

Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation,

1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

108-0075 Japan

For EU product compliance: Sony

Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony

Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan

7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium

Hereby, Sony Corporation,

declares that this equipment is

in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/

EC. For details, please access the

following URL:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Disposal of Old

Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable

in the European Union and

other European countries

with separate collection

systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that

this product shall not be treated

as household waste. Instead

it shall be handed over to the

applicable collection point

for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed

of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences

for the environment and human

health, which could otherwise be

caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The

recycling of materials will help to

conserve natural resources. For

more detailed information about

recycling of this product, please

contact your local Civic Office,

your household waste disposal

service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

For Customers in

Singapore

For Customers in

Malaysia

Table of Contents

Before use ............................................................................ 6

Features of the Wireless Radio Commander....................... 8

Identifying parts................................................................... 9

Preparations

Turning on the power ......................................................... 11

Pairing with a Wireless Radio Receiver ..............................12

Settings

Using MENU items ..............................................................14

Shooting

Shooting..............................................................................15

Others

Notes on use .......................................................................16

Specifications......................................................................18

Update the software of your camera to the latest version

before use.

Refer to the dedicated support site for information on camera

compatibility.

Before use

This product can be used in combination with Sony Interchangeable

Lens Digital Cameras that have a Multi Interface Shoe.

Some functions may not be available depending on the model of the

camera you use. Refer to the Sony website for your region for details

on this product’s compatibility with your camera.

Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of your

camera.

This product is designed to be dust and moisture-resistant, but is

not waterproof or splash-proof. When you use the product in rainy

conditions, do not let the product get wet.

Locations to avoid

Regardless of whether this product is in use or in storage, do not

place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• In extremely hot locations

In locations such as a car parked in the sun, the product may become

deformed resulting in a malfunction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater

The product may become deformed resulting in a malfunction.

• In locations with excessive vibration

• Near strong magnetic fields

• In sandy or dusty areas such as on the beach

Be careful not to let sand or dust get inside the product when using it on

the beach or other sandy areas. This may cause a malfunction.

Flash sync terminals

• Flashes that have a sync terminal with reversed polarity can be used

with this product.

• Use flashes with a sync voltage of 400V or lower.

• Turn off the flash connected to the sync cord when you connect the sync

cord to the (flash sync) terminal. Otherwise, the flash may emit light

when the sync cord is connected.

Communication distance

The communication distance between this product and the Wireless

Radio Receiver (sold separately) is approximately 30m (98.4ft.).

• The distance given above applies under conditions where there are no

obstacles, shielding, or radio wave interferences.

• The communication distance may be shorter depending on the

positioning of the products, the ambient environment, and weather

conditions.

Features of the Wireless Radio

Commander

You can shoot images with multiple flash units that are wirelessly

connected, or you can shoot images with multiple cameras that are

controlled remotely by using this product and the Wireless Radio

Receiver (sold separately).

Wireless flash shooting

The Wireless Radio Commander controls genuine Sony flash units

(sold separately, hereinafter referred to as “flash”) attached to

Wireless Radio Receivers (sold separately) via radio wave. Flash units

can be divided into a maximum of five groups using the Wireless

Radio Receivers. You can shoot with flash units in various situations

by setting the flash mode or flash’s power level for each group. The

Wireless Radio Commander supports TTL flash shooting, manual flash

shooting, and High-speed sync (HSS) shooting, etc. with multiple

flash units.

Remote release shooting

The Wireless Radio Commander can make multiple cameras release

their shutters at the same time so that you can shoot one subject

from multiple angles simultaneously.

• A Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately) and a Multi Terminal

Connecting Cable (sold separately) are required for remote release

shooting.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses

for details on the operations of

the parts.

Control panel

LINK lamp (12)

LCD panel (10)

(flash sync) terminal

Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Connects the product and the

camera for remote release

shooting.

Lock lever (11)

Multi Interface foot (11)

Battery cover (11)

Fn (function) button

Switches the display to the

settings adjustment screen

(Quick Navi screen), letting

settings be changed quickly.

SHUTTER button

Releases the shutter of the

camera to which a Wireless Radio

Receiver is connected during

remote release shooting.

TEST button

Tests the flash before shooting.

MENU button (14)

(LCD illuminator) button

Turn the lighting of the LCD panel

and the areas around the buttons

on or off.

Power switch (11)

When the switch is set to “LOCK,”

buttons including the control

wheel become inactive to avoid

unintended operations.

Center button

Confirms selections on the menu

screen.

Control wheel

Moves the cursor and changes

values on the Quick Navi screen

or menu screen.

When shooting, flash

compensation and flash level

settings are assigned to the 

button, and receiver settings are

assigned to the button.

Indicators on the

screen

For details of each shooting

mode, refer to page 15.

TTL mode

MANUAL mode

GROUP mode

RELEASE mode

Communication channel

Wireless flash mode

is displayed when the product is

in wireless flash mode. Otherwise,

is displayed.

Shooting mode

Flash compensation

Communication mode

High-speed sync shooting

Low-battery indicator

Appears when the batteries are

low. It is recommended that you

change the batteries shortly.

Ratio setting

Lighting ratio

Flash level

Group settings (flash mode

and flash compensation/flash

level)

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