Usb Connection - Cactus V6 IIs User Manual

Flash triggering
Shutter triggering
Half-press auto focusing
Power level command
received
Bulb mode activation
Bulb mode deactivation
Low battery
Firmware update mode

19. USB Connection

The V6 IIs transceiver comes with a mini-USB port that serves two purposes:
providing external USB power and for firmware updates.
19.1 External USB Power
Apart from AA batteries, the Cactus V6 IIs can also be powered by a 5V DC,
500~1,000mA external USB power device. Check with the specifications of your USB
power device to determine the compatibility with the V6 II transceiver.
Note: External USB Power cannot charge the rechargeable batteries inside the V6 IIs
battery compartment.
19.2 Checking and Updating Firmware
Cactus will release new firmware for the V6 IIs from time to time. Get your V6 IIs
updated via the USB connection.
To check the firmware version of the V6 II, press and hold
on the V6 IIs in TX or RX mode at the same time. The LCD display will show the
firmware version installed in the unit. Release the buttons, the LCD display will
return to the main screen after 3 seconds.
To perform a firmware update when available:
1. Switch off the V6 IIs and remove the batteries inside.
2. Connect it with a computer via the Cactus mini-USB cable MU-1 (optional).
3. Press and hold
4. The V6 IIs is now in firmware update mode. The status LED blinks in red rapidly.
, then switch on the V6 IIs in TX or RX mode at the same time.
Green
Green
Orange
N/A
Green (for 2 seconds)
Green
Red
(every 3 seconds)
Red (every 0.5 second)
and
Orange
, then switch