Quantum Instruments FW10 Manuel D’Utilisation
2.2 Turn on the units. TX Status blinks red once every two seconds. RX units blink green once every two
seconds. Low batteries are indicated by 3 quick blinks every 3 seconds.
seconds. Low batteries are indicated by 3 quick blinks every 3 seconds.
Open the antennas so that they are approximately vertical to the ground. See Section 6.0, Mounting Delta.
Press “TEST” on the TX Delta to confirm that all units are working. All RX Deltas’ Status should light
green for as long as you hold TEST.
green for as long as you hold TEST.
If you will use the Uni-Mod, connect it now.
3.0 Remote Flash Set-up
3.1 TX Delta: Connect a sync-in cord from your camera PC nipple to Delta Sync-In. Set the Local/Relay
switch to Local.
switch to Local.
You may also use the Uni-Mod to hot sync to the camera hot shoe.
If you want to sync a “local” flash as well as a remote one, connect the flash manufacturer’s PC sync cord
to the Sync-Out PC nipple on the TX Delta, and set the Local/Relay switch to Local.
to the Sync-Out PC nipple on the TX Delta, and set the Local/Relay switch to Local.
3.2 RX Delta: Connect the PC sync cord supplied by your flash’s manufacturer to the Sync-Out PC nipple
on the RX Delta.
on the RX Delta.
4.0 Remote Shutter Set-up
4.1 RX Delta: Connect a Motor Drive Cord (see Appendix C) from Delta MD-out to your camera
motor drive.
motor drive.
4.2 TX: Delta: Press TEST and hold to activate the camera motor drive. Some cameras will require time
to “wake-up” and auto focus before they release the shutter. Test before you shoot with film.
to “wake-up” and auto focus before they release the shutter. Test before you shoot with film.
5.0 Confirmation Signals
When an RX unit receives a valid signal, it sends a confirmation signal back to the TX unit. A valid signal
is one that matches the same Zone and System codes on both RX and TX units.
is one that matches the same Zone and System codes on both RX and TX units.
When the TX unit receives confirmation, Status lights steadily for about 1 second. If the TX receives no
confirmation signal, Status will only blink.
confirmation signal, Status will only blink.
When controlling two or more RX units, simultaneous confirmation is not possible. Instead, set the RX
units on different Zones (same System code). Turn on one TX Zone at a time to test the radio links. When
you take your pictures, turn on all the TX Zones you desire to activate.
units on different Zones (same System code). Turn on one TX Zone at a time to test the radio links. When
you take your pictures, turn on all the TX Zones you desire to activate.
When using Special Applications, Section 9, the confirmation signal operates a little differently. See the
instructions with those set-ups.
instructions with those set-ups.
The Status confirmation is very useful for testing your radio links or for troubleshooting. See the
Troubleshooting section for more details.
Troubleshooting section for more details.