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Page 1: ...Inspiration strikes Inspiration strikes VM 260 FLEXIBLE MACRO FLASH User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Introduction Copyright 2017 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders ...

Page 3: ...ffers a guide number of 39 feet at ISO 100 and the output is adjustable in eight steps from 1 1 to 1 128 power The two independent arms allow for creative placement to manage light and shadows Unlike macro ring lights the flexible arms allow you to move your flashes extremely close to subjects while staying out of the picture frame The VM 260 is powered by three AA batteries not included that will...

Page 4: ...AA batteries of the same type and age Do not combine different types or old and new batteries Install the batteries in the proper orientation as indicated by the markings in the battery compartment Do not stare at the lights when they are powered on Remove all power sources from the unit before long term storage Clean this product with only a soft dry cloth Keep this product away from children Mak...

Page 5: ...nts Overview 6 9 Installing Batteries 10 11 Mounting the VM 260 12 Turning On the VM 260 and Firing a Test 13 14 Brightness Adjustment 14 Manual Mode 15 Slave Mode 15 16 Troubleshooting 17 Specifications 18 Warranty 19 ...

Page 6: ...6 Overview S1 S2 M S1 S2 MODE TEST ON OFF 4 6 7 13 12 11 10 5 8 9 3 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...htubes 2 Flexible arms Power Control Unit 3 Control panel 4 Battery compartment cover 5 Mode button 6 S1 S2 selector button 7 Left navigation button 8 Mounting foot 9 Locking wheel 10 Right navigation button 11 Set button 12 On off button 13 Test button ...

Page 8: ...8 Overview S1 S2 M S1 S2 MODE TEST ON OFF 15 16 17 18 14 ...

Page 9: ...Overview 9 Control Panel 14 Manual mode indicator 15 Slave mode indicators 16 Flash output indicator 17 Ready indicator 18 Optical sensor ...

Page 10: ...H batteries are recommended To install batteries make sure the VM 260 is turned off and follow these steps 1 Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to open it 2 Insert batteries in the orientations indicated by the illustrations inside the compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it into place in the opposite direction of ...

Page 11: ...ries 11 Important When battery power is low the battery level indicator will blink on the LCD Replace all three batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ... unit is turned off and follow these steps 1 Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure Before dismounting the VM 260 from your camera make sure it s turned off 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...e the capacitor is charging Once it s recharged the indicator will stop blinking Automatic power saving function After 2 minutes of inactivity the VM 260 enters power saving mode Press the Test button to resume use After thirty minutes of inactivity the VM 260 will automatically enter sleep mode to conserve battery life To reactivate press the On off button During long periods of inactivity it is ...

Page 14: ... indicate 25 of the battery power LED Display Status Battery Level 70 100 40 69 10 39 0 9 When there is less than 25 battery power remaining the two LEDs on the left will blink Brightness Adjustment The brightness output of the VM 260 can be adjusted from 1 1 to 1 128 power To adjust the output press the right or left navigation buttons The power output level indicator displays the current brightn...

Page 15: ...de The VM 260 has an optical sensor that will trigger the flash when it detects a burst from your master flash There are two slave modes to select from S1 Mode When the VM 260 is set to S1 mode it will fire in sync with every flash from the master S2 Mode When set to S2 mode the VM 260 will ignore one pre flash and fire in sync with the second flash This is useful when used with a master flash in ...

Page 16: ...e mode Press the S1 S2 button to select the appropriate slave mode Press the right or left navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness The onscreen power output level indicator displays the current brightness output ...

Page 17: ...sted Replace the batteries The VM 260 is stuck in the camera hot shoe Make sure that the locking wheel is released The VM 260 is turned on but the flash tubes won t fire Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper orientation Make sure the power control unit is securely attached to the camera Make sure that the electrical contact on the foot of the control unit is not dirty ...

Page 18: ...hium NiMH or alkaline batteries 3 Sync 1 200 sec Dimensions H W D 17 5 2 9 1 5 in 44 4 7 4 3 8 cm Weight without batteries 7 4 oz 209 8 g FCC Compliance 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde...

Page 19: ...t cover damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also...

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