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Vello Flashboss User Manual Download Page 11

11

POWERING ON THE FLASHBOSS

To turn on the FlashBoss,
move the power switch
to the On position.

The FlashBoss switches to
standby mode after a selected
amount of time, and the LCD
screen goes blank. To resume
operation, press the camera’s
shutter button or the test
button on the FlashBoss.

See the

Settings Menu

below

to adjust the amount of time
before standby mode.

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Summary of Contents for Flashboss

Page 1: ...FLASHBOSS TTL TRANSCEIVER FOR NIKON FB TTL N USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ond THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO As a transmitter the FlashBoss gives you control over your lighting setup Each group can be individually set to TTL manual delayed time DT and off Controls for flash z...

Page 3: ...on a Camera 12 Mounting the FlashBoss to a Stand 13 Mounting a Flash to the FlashBoss 14 The Settings Menu 15 Transmitter Operation 18 Master Mode 19 Controlling Flash Coverage Zoom 21 Slave Mode 22...

Page 4: ...re or explosion Keep out of the reach of children This product contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard Should a child swallow any part of this product consult a physician immediately Turn...

Page 5: ...o short circuit or disassemble batteries Do not put batteries in a fire or apply direct heat to them Do not attempt to install batteries in the reverse direction Batteries may leak when fully discharg...

Page 6: ...6 OVERVIEW Device 1 Status indicator 2 Battery compartment 3 Power switch 4 button 5 button 6 Set button 7 Zoom Function button 8 Group Channel button 9 Mode button 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 9...

Page 7: ...7 10 Test flash shutter 11 PC USB ports 12 AF Assist light 13 Hot shoe 14 Locking wheel 15 Mounting foot 10 12 11 13 14 15...

Page 8: ...ime 4 Channel indicator 5 Transmitter receiver mode indicator 6 Camera communication indicator 7 AF assist beam indicator 8 Battery indicator 9 Sync mode Receiver Display 10 Zoom indicator 11 Group in...

Page 9: ...9 FlashBoss Transceiver Mini stand Setup guide Also Available FlashBoss cable for Nikon 10 pin FB N1 FlashBoss cable for Nikon DS 2 FB N2 BOX CONTENTS...

Page 10: ...ss is powered by two AA batteries 1 Press down and slide the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow to open 2 Insert the batteries according to the illustration inside the battery comp...

Page 11: ...e On position The FlashBoss switches to standby mode after a selected amount of time and the LCD screen goes blank To resume operation press the camera s shutter button or the test button on the Flash...

Page 12: ...amera are turned off before proceeding MOUNTING THE FLASHBOSS ON A CAMERA 1 Loosen the locking wheel and insert the FlashBoss into the camera s hot shoe 2 Make sure the Flashboss is fully inserted int...

Page 13: ...and then insert the mounting foot into the mini stand s cold shoe mount 2 Tighten the locking wheel until secure Mounting to a Light Stand 1 Screw the 1 4 inch receiver on the bottom of the mini stand...

Page 14: ...to flow from the camera through the FlashBoss and directly to the flash A flash and FlashBoss can also be used for remote operation with the FlashBoss in receiver mode Make sure the FlashBoss and your...

Page 15: ...he Set button to confirm the submenu selection Press and hold the Set button to return to the previous screen Press and hold the Set button to access the Settings Menu Press the Mode button repeatedly...

Page 16: ...file 3 Optimized for Nikon speedlights Backlight On Off Turns the LCD backlight on or off The LCD screen will remain illuminated for 15 seconds Key Backlight On Off Select On to illuminate the keys wh...

Page 17: ...min 30 min 45 min Off Menu selection determines the length of time before sleep mode activates LCD Light 5 4 3 2 1 0 Sets the LCD display s contrast 5 is maximum contrast and 0 is minimum contrast Ve...

Page 18: ...flash must be set to TTL mode Setting the Master Channel The master channel setting can be accessed in any operating mode 1 Press and hold the Gr Ch button to select the Master Channel setting 2 Press...

Page 19: ...ear on the screen press and hold the Mode button until the Master Mode screen appears Group Mode settings 1 Press the Gr Ch to navigate to the group you want to adjust 2 Press the Mode button repeated...

Page 20: ...ull power to 1 128 in 1 3 stop increments When a group is set to Delayed Time DT mode the delay time can be adjusted from 0 to 5 seconds in 1 10 second increments Important When shooting in HSS DT mod...

Page 21: ...osition in order to widen or narrow the angle of coverage The available zoom positions based on your flash are automatic AU 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 and 200 mm Setting Focal Length Zoom...

Page 22: ...Mode screen appears 2 Press the Gr Ch button to select the designated slave group 3 Use the and buttons to set the channel number 4 Press Set to confirm the selection SLAVE MODE Note Zoom cannot be c...

Page 23: ...ing the Channel in slave mode 1 Press and hold the Gr Ch button until the master channel icon is highlighted 2 Press the or buttons to to select the channel 3 Press Set to confirm the selection Slave...

Page 24: ...e settings for your lighting setup on the camera mounted FlashBoss REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE FUNCTION 3 Mount a remote flash to a FlashBoss that s set to receiver mode 4 Set the third FlashBoss to transm...

Page 25: ...downloading and installing the latest firmware version FIRMWARE UPGRADE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not ca...

Page 26: ...S TTL compatible i TTL Channels and groups 30 Channels 1 auto channel Groups TTL modes 3 groups A B C Frequency 2 4 GHz EV range 3 EV Antenna Built in Maximum range Up to 328 ft 100 m Mounting Hot sho...

Page 27: ...upgrades Max sync speed 1 8000 sec Flash mode TTL Manual DT Sync mode Front curtain sync FP sync Power requirements AA batteries 2 Battery life Approximately 120 hr in standby Dimensions H W D 2 25 2...

Page 28: ...re Check to make sure that all units are set to the same channel Make sure all units FlashBosses and lights are powered on Check the contact between the light s mounting foot and each FlashBoss s hot...

Page 29: ...is underexposed or overexposed If the subject looks too dark or light change the exposure compensation value EV If shooting in HSS mode the effective flash range is shorter Position the light closer...

Page 30: ...t 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 LIMIT...

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