Nissin Di866 Mark II Professional Instruction Manual page 8

Setting the Remote flash
Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the
Remote flash.
TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only
be set by the Master flash.
From the 6 icons screen, select
Select Remote and set Set
blinking every 2 seconds showing Di866 Mark II stands by
in Remote Flash mode .
Select the line channel and set
channels are available from 1 to 4.
Select the line Group and set
3 groups are available from A to C.
Select the line Zoom and set
When setting Di866 Mark II to the Remote mode, the
zoom setting system is automatically set at 24mm position.
The zooming position can be selected manually to any
other available position.
Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to
release the lock).
Or press set , or wait about 8 seconds. The screen
Set
shows the 6 icons screen and returns back to Remote setting page. The
function and the value remain recorded as set.
When placing more flashes, repeat the same operation procedures
instructed above.
The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this
bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.
The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they
are set by the Master flash only.
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Custom settings
A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your Di866 Mark II.
From 6 icons, select Custom setting mode and set
Select the item to be customized and set
value to customize.
7 custom settings are prepared.
My TTL
TTL Exposure level custom setting
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard
balance in accordance with Nissin's standard. If any
adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your
own preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±3 Ev. by
every 1/3 steps.
Modeling Illuminating the subject to find its lighting
efficiency.
A short pulse of flash light released by the test button
illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency
on the subject.
Display
Display can be set off if it's not necessary.
To save battery energy, or simply to avoid the display illumination, the display
screen can be switched off when not in operation. Set it off, and the display
goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation. The display will not be woken
up by the camera's shutter release. The display can only be woken up by any
operation button of Di866 Mark II.
Rotate
Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.
The screen won't rotate.
ft/meter
For the user who prefers distance indication by feet.
Select feet instead of meter.
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and set .
Set
. AF assist light starts
the channel. 4
the group.
zooming position.
.
Set
the
SETTING THE REMOTE FLASH
Group A
Master Flash
CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING:
Set Master flash.
Set Remote flash/ flashes.
Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct.
Attach the Master flash to the camera and place the Remote flash/ flashes at
any desirable place within the system operation area, which is approximately 7
to 10 meters between the Master and Remote flash/ flashes depending on the
setting condition.
Auto off timing can be selected from 10min.
Auto Off
15min, 30min, 45min, 60min or off (cancel).
Firmware To update the latest firmware. Connect the USB
cable to computer and press set button.
All those customs setting is reset to the
Reset
default value and conditions which are
provided and set at the factory.
Buzzer This is available for Wireless Remote mode.
When using Di866 Mark II as a slave remote
flash, a "beep" sound indicates the master flash
triggers successfully.
Those customized values and conditions are effective on all modes and
memorized even when the flash unit is switched off.
To reset the customized value or conditions, select
"Yes" and set . All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 Mark II
Set
is reset to the default value and condition.
Group B
Group C
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Reset, choose
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