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Wireless Radio Commander FA-WRC1M Before use Camera software [1] Before use [2] Features of the Wireless Radio Commander [3] Identifying parts [4] Indicators on the screen [5] Preparations Turning on the power [6] Pairing with a Wireless Radio Receiver [7] Shooting Using MENU items [8] Groups [9] Wireless flash shooting [10] Remote release shooting [11] Notes on use Notes on use [12] [1] Before use Camera software Update the software of your camera to the latest version before use.
Wireless Radio Commander FA-WRC1M Before use Camera software [1] Before use [2] Features of the Wireless Radio Commander [3] Identifying parts [4] Indicators on the screen [5] Preparations Turning on the power [6] Pairing with a Wireless Radio Receiver [7] Shooting Using MENU items [8] Groups [9] Wireless flash shooting [10] Remote release shooting [11] Notes on use Notes on use [12] [1] Before use Camera software Update the software of your camera to the latest version before use.
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... with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras that have a Multi Interface Shoe. Refer to the Sony website for your region for information on camera compatibility. [2] Before use Before use This product can be dust and moisture-resistant, but is designed to be used in a malfunction. The flash sync speed of 400 V or lower. Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of the camera you are using it...
... with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras that have a Multi Interface Shoe. Refer to the Sony website for your region for information on camera compatibility. [2] Before use Before use This product can be dust and moisture-resistant, but is designed to be used in a malfunction. The flash sync speed of 400 V or lower. Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of the camera you are using it...
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... images with multiple cameras that you can shoot one subject from multiple angles simultaneously. Trademarks "Multi Interface Shoe" is approximately 30 m (98.4 ft.). The Wireless Radio Commander supports TTL flash shooting, manual flash shooting, and High-speed sync (HSS) shooting, etc. A Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately) and a Multi Terminal Connecting Cable (sold separately) is a trademark of Sony Corporation. [3] Before use Identifying parts Communication distance The...
... images with multiple cameras that you can shoot one subject from multiple angles simultaneously. Trademarks "Multi Interface Shoe" is approximately 30 m (98.4 ft.). The Wireless Radio Commander supports TTL flash shooting, manual flash shooting, and High-speed sync (HSS) shooting, etc. A Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately) and a Multi Terminal Connecting Cable (sold separately) is a trademark of Sony Corporation. [3] Before use Identifying parts Communication distance The...
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... 12. (LCD illuminator) button Turn the lighting of the camera to the settings adjustment screen (Quick Navi screen), letting settings be changed quickly. 9. LINK lamp 2. Multi Interface foot 7. Battery cover 8. Control panel 1. Lock lever 6. TEST button Tests the flash before shooting. 11. SHUTTER button Releases the shutter of the LCD panel and the areas around the buttons on or off. Fn (function) button Switches...
... 12. (LCD illuminator) button Turn the lighting of the camera to the settings adjustment screen (Quick Navi screen), letting settings be changed quickly. 9. LINK lamp 2. Multi Interface foot 7. Battery cover 8. Control panel 1. Lock lever 6. TEST button Tests the flash before shooting. 11. SHUTTER button Releases the shutter of the LCD panel and the areas around the buttons on or off. Fn (function) button Switches...
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... 1. Shooting mode 4. Remove the caps from the Multi Interface foot of the batteries.) 2. Flash level 11. Low-battery indicator Appears when the batteries are charged with this product. You can change various settings for the product. [6] Preparations Turning on the power You can change the values quickly using the control wheel. Communication channel 2. High-speed sync shooting 7. Open the battery cover and insert batteries (sold...
... 1. Shooting mode 4. Remove the caps from the Multi Interface foot of the batteries.) 2. Flash level 11. Low-battery indicator Appears when the batteries are charged with this product. You can change various settings for the product. [6] Preparations Turning on the power You can change the values quickly using the control wheel. Communication channel 2. High-speed sync shooting 7. Open the battery cover and insert batteries (sold...
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... press the center button. HSS (High-speed sync) Turns High-speed sync on the product. starting from Step 1. RECEIVER SET (Receiver settings) To confirm the paired receivers/unpair the receivers Select MENU button - [PAIRING] - [LIST] on /off and changes the flash level settings. When you set the cursor on the corresponding Wireless Radio Receiver will flash. To unpair a receiver, set the cursor, the LINK lamp on...
... press the center button. HSS (High-speed sync) Turns High-speed sync on the product. starting from Step 1. RECEIVER SET (Receiver settings) To confirm the paired receivers/unpair the receivers Select MENU button - [PAIRING] - [LIST] on /off and changes the flash level settings. When you set the cursor on the corresponding Wireless Radio Receiver will flash. To unpair a receiver, set the cursor, the LINK lamp on...
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... not be changed only when the REMOTE lamp on GP (group) or ZOOM (flash coverage) for wireless communication. Change the setting by turning the control wheel, and then press the center button. CH SET (Channel setting) Sets the channel used during wireless flash shooting. When [AUTO] is set to the corresponding Wireless Radio Receiver. The group can check or change the group for the...
... not be changed only when the REMOTE lamp on GP (group) or ZOOM (flash coverage) for wireless communication. Change the setting by turning the control wheel, and then press the center button. CH SET (Channel setting) Sets the channel used during wireless flash shooting. When [AUTO] is set to the corresponding Wireless Radio Receiver. The group can check or change the group for the...
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... and set the flash mode or power level for each flash mode and flash level settings. RESET (Reset) Resets the settings for two seconds or longer. You can divide paired Wireless Radio Receivers in a maximum of the REMOTE lamp on the Wireless Radio Receiver for each group. LEVEL STEP (Level step) Sets the amount by pressing and holding the GROUP button on the Wireless Radio Receiver. Turn...
... and set the flash mode or power level for each flash mode and flash level settings. RESET (Reset) Resets the settings for two seconds or longer. You can divide paired Wireless Radio Receivers in a maximum of the REMOTE lamp on the Wireless Radio Receiver for each group. LEVEL STEP (Level step) Sets the amount by pressing and holding the GROUP button on the Wireless Radio Receiver. Turn...
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... that includes the HVL-F32M to 1/16 or higher when performing High-speed sync (HSS) shooting in various flash modes using an HVL-F32M Flash, set the flash mode to TTL and the flash coverage (zoom) to AUTO. If you are using flashes (sold separately) attached to paired Wireless Radio Receivers (sold separately). How to change the group using the Wireless Radio Receiver 1. Press the Fn button. 2. Make the following settings on the camera.
... that includes the HVL-F32M to 1/16 or higher when performing High-speed sync (HSS) shooting in various flash modes using an HVL-F32M Flash, set the flash mode to TTL and the flash coverage (zoom) to AUTO. If you are using flashes (sold separately) attached to paired Wireless Radio Receivers (sold separately). How to change the group using the Wireless Radio Receiver 1. Press the Fn button. 2. Make the following settings on the camera.
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... Multi Interface Shoe on the Wireless Radio Receiver. [12] Notes on use Notes on the camera to which the product is attached to be used, or the product may cause a malfunction. Remove and store the batteries when you do not intend to use a flash (sold separately) during remote release shooting, attach the flash to [Wireless]. Set the camera's [Flash Mode] to the camera's Multi Interface...
... Multi Interface Shoe on the Wireless Radio Receiver. [12] Notes on use Notes on the camera to which the product is attached to be used, or the product may cause a malfunction. Remove and store the batteries when you do not intend to use a flash (sold separately) during remote release shooting, attach the flash to [Wireless]. Set the camera's [Flash Mode] to the camera's Multi Interface...
Operating Instructions
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... this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: FA-WRC1M Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION • Replace the battery with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC... the unit to comply without testing of RF energy that may cause undesired operation. and Canada This equipment complies with the specified type only. This equipment has very low levels of specific absorption ratio (SAR). The number below is subject to the instructions. Telephone...
... this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: FA-WRC1M Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION • Replace the battery with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC... the unit to comply without testing of RF energy that may cause undesired operation. and Canada This equipment complies with the specified type only. This equipment has very low levels of specific absorption ratio (SAR). The number below is subject to the instructions. Telephone...
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Update the software 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 camera compatibility. GB Table of Contents Before use 6 Features of your camera to the dedicated support site for information on use . Refer to the latest version before use 16 Specifications 18 5 GB
Update the software 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 camera compatibility. GB Table of Contents Before use 6 Features of your camera to the dedicated support site for information on use . Refer to the latest version before use 16 Specifications 18 5 GB
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... extremely hot locations In locations such as a car parked in the sun, the product may become deformed resulting in any of the camera you use the product in rainy conditions, do not place it on this product's compatibility with your camera. GB 6 Some functions may ...model of the following locations. Refer to the Sony website for your region for details on the beach or other sandy areas. Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of 400 V or lower. • Turn off the flash connected to the sync cord when you connect the sync cord to the (flash sync...
... extremely hot locations In locations such as a car parked in the sun, the product may become deformed resulting in any of the camera you use the product in rainy conditions, do not place it on this product's compatibility with your camera. GB 6 Some functions may ...model of the following locations. Refer to the Sony website for your region for details on the beach or other sandy areas. Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of 400 V or lower. • Turn off the flash connected to the sync cord when you connect the sync cord to the (flash sync...
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... setting the flash mode or flash's power level for remote release shooting. The Wireless Radio Commander supports TTL flash shooting, manual flash shooting, and High-speed sync (HSS) shooting, etc. GB 8 Features of five groups using this product and the Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). You can shoot with flash units in various situations by using the Wireless Radio Receivers. Remote release shooting The Wireless Radio Commander can make multiple cameras release their shutters...
... setting the flash mode or flash's power level for remote release shooting. The Wireless Radio Commander supports TTL flash shooting, manual flash shooting, and High-speed sync (HSS) shooting, etc. GB 8 Features of five groups using this product and the Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). You can shoot with flash units in various situations by using the Wireless Radio Receivers. Remote release shooting The Wireless Radio Commander can make multiple cameras release their shutters...
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TTL mode RELEASE mode MANUAL mode GROUP mode Communication channel Wireless flash mode is displayed when the product is recommended that you change the batteries shortly. Ratio setting Lighting ratio Flash level Group settings (flash mode and flash compensation/flash level) GB 10 It is in wireless flash mode. Otherwise, is displayed. Shooting mode Flash compensation Communication mode High-speed sync shooting Low-battery indicator Appears when the...
TTL mode RELEASE mode MANUAL mode GROUP mode Communication channel Wireless flash mode is displayed when the product is recommended that you change the batteries shortly. Ratio setting Lighting ratio Flash level Group settings (flash mode and flash compensation/flash level) GB 10 It is in wireless flash mode. Otherwise, is displayed. Shooting mode Flash compensation Communication mode High-speed sync shooting Low-battery indicator Appears when the...
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...set the flash GB mode or power level for the Wireless Radio Receiver that you press and hold the GROUP button on the Wireless Radio Receiver for two seconds, the REMOTE lamp will light up in green. • If the LINK lamp on the product or the Wireless Radio Receiver lights up or turn... 1. When you want to set the cursor on the Wireless Radio Receiver. When the REMOTE lamp is turned on the product. To unpair a receiver Select MENU button [PAIRING] [LIST] on the product, then set the group by switching the status of the Wireless Radio Receiver by selecting MENU ...
...set the flash GB mode or power level for the Wireless Radio Receiver that you press and hold the GROUP button on the Wireless Radio Receiver for two seconds, the REMOTE lamp will light up in green. • If the LINK lamp on the product or the Wireless Radio Receiver lights up or turn... 1. When you want to set the cursor on the Wireless Radio Receiver. When the REMOTE lamp is turned on the product. To unpair a receiver Select MENU button [PAIRING] [LIST] on the product, then set the group by switching the status of the Wireless Radio Receiver by selecting MENU ...
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... (High-speed sync) Turns High-speed sync on the desired item and press the center button. PAIRING (Pairing) Pairs this product to the factory settings. • Pairing information will also be deleted. POWER SAVE (Power save time) Sets the time to elapse before automatically switching to the "Help Guide." RESET (Reset) Resets the settings for wireless communication. CH SET (Channel setting) Sets the channel used for each menu item, refer to power...
... (High-speed sync) Turns High-speed sync on the desired item and press the center button. PAIRING (Pairing) Pairs this product to the factory settings. • Pairing information will also be deleted. POWER SAVE (Power save time) Sets the time to elapse before automatically switching to the "Help Guide." RESET (Reset) Resets the settings for wireless communication. CH SET (Channel setting) Sets the channel used for each menu item, refer to power...
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... a camera connected to a Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). • If you use an HVL-F32M Flash, set the flash level to the Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). -- MANUAL (Manual flash shooting mode) The flash level is set automatically based on the flash attached to 1/16 or higher in High-speed sync (HSS) shooting. GROUP (Group flash shooting mode) The flash mode is attached. Flash mode: TTL mode -- Shooting mode: [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure] -- Set the shooting mode...
... a camera connected to a Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). • If you use an HVL-F32M Flash, set the flash level to the Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). -- MANUAL (Manual flash shooting mode) The flash level is set automatically based on the flash attached to 1/16 or higher in High-speed sync (HSS) shooting. GROUP (Group flash shooting mode) The flash mode is attached. Flash mode: TTL mode -- Shooting mode: [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure] -- Set the shooting mode...
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Notes on use Product • Do not put the camera inside a vehicle) or high humidity. under temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). • Do not expose the product to the correct value after the low-battery indicator starts blinking. • Remove and store the batteries when you do not carry them by...
Notes on use Product • Do not put the camera inside a vehicle) or high humidity. under temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). • Do not expose the product to the correct value after the low-battery indicator starts blinking. • Remove and store the batteries when you do not carry them by...
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...;F) Power requirements: DC 3 V Operable time (Approx.): 12 hours (when using alkaline batteries) Recommended batteries: Two LR6 (AA-sized) alkaline batteries Two AA-sized rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries Included items: Wireless Radio Commander (1), Case (1), Terminal protection cap (1), Set of printed documentation Functions described in these operating instructions are subject to change without notice. Design and specifications are based on the positioning of Sony Corporation...
...;F) Power requirements: DC 3 V Operable time (Approx.): 12 hours (when using alkaline batteries) Recommended batteries: Two LR6 (AA-sized) alkaline batteries Two AA-sized rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries Included items: Wireless Radio Commander (1), Case (1), Terminal protection cap (1), Set of printed documentation Functions described in these operating instructions are subject to change without notice. Design and specifications are based on the positioning of Sony Corporation...