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- Page 1 User Manual Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 Duo...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Main Features of Cactus V5 2. Caution and Warning 3. Major Specifications 05 4. Package Contents 5. Nomenclature 6. Compatibility 7. Operation 8. LED Signal Outline 9. Multi-Channel Triggering 10. Frequency Self-Tune (FST) 11. Troubleshooting 12. Notices 13. Warranty... -
Page 3: Main Features Of Cactus V5
1. Main Features of Cactus V5 Thank you for purchasing Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 Duo. Cactus V5 is a powerful yet stable device that allows you to command your light off camera, with no wires. You can position your lights at any angle, direction and distance –... -
Page 4: Caution And Warning
Cactus V5. 1. Turn OFF all your equipment (e.g. Cactus units, flash units and cameras, etc. ) before changing batteries or making connection. Observe the correct polarity when changing batteries. -
Page 5: Major Specifications
4. Cactus V5 should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to heavy rain unless it is properly protected. 5. Do not operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. 6. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes of someone at close range. -
Page 6: Package Contents
4. Package Contents V5 Transceiver x2 Flash Stand x2 Cable & 6. 35mm Plug Album & Adapter User Manual... -
Page 7: Nomenclature
5. Nomenclature TEST BUTTON HOT SHOE STATUS LED (FEMALE) BATTERY X-SYNC PORT COMPARTMENT MODE SWITCH HOT SHOE (MALE) TRIPOD MOUNT CHANNEL DIAL... -
Page 8: Compatibility
• Hot shoe • 3. 5mm port • PC sync female • 6. 35mm port Cactus V5 is not compatible with reverse polarity flashes and some dedicated flash models, as indicated in Notes on Dedicated Flash below. Notes on Dedicated Flash: 1. - Page 9 (2) a female sync port connection. Other Flash Triggers Each Cactus V5 unit is designed to work exclusively with other Cactus V5 units. It is NOT compatible with any other flash trigger, including Cactus V2, V2s and V4.
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Page 10: Operation
7. Operation As Wireless Flash Transceiver 1. Install two AAA batteries into each Cactus V5 transceiver. Ensure that all plastic battery wrapping is removed and batteries are installed in the correct polarity. Notes: Alkaline batteries are recommended. Rechargeable batteries also work but operation time may be reduced. - Page 11 This cable is NOT included. A minimum of two Cactus V5 transceivers are required to operate Cactus V5 as a wireless shutter release. 1. Install two AAA batteries into each Cactus V5 transceiver.
- Page 12 batteries are installed in the correct polarity. 2. Set the V5 transceivers to the correct mode (Transmitter to ”TX” , Receiver to ”RX”) . This will automatically power on the transceivers. 3. Connect RX to your camera using an appropriate shutter release cable. 4.
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Page 13: Led Signal Outline
TX. The status LED on TX will turn GREEN at first and go off after approximately 2 seconds. The camera’s shutter is now in a continually opened state. Note that the RX transceiver’s status LED remains on in GREEN while the camera’s shutter is still opened. -
Page 14: Multi-Channel Triggering
9. Multi-Channel Triggering Multi-channel triggering is a new feature of Cactus V5. With this new function, you can now trigger up to four (4) sets of flashes and strobes separately or all at once. On the side of each V5 transceiver is a... -
Page 15: Frequency Self-Tune (Fst)
10. Frequency Self-Tune (FST) A common issue with flash triggering systems is the unintentional frequency shift in relation to temperature change. This results in high failure rate when exposed to extreme weather conditions. Frequency Self-Tune (FST) is a new exclusive feature of V5 that minimizes the likelihood of misfires to ensure reliable performance. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
V5 to adjust to the new temperature. 11. Troubleshooting Before reading this section, ensure that Cactus V5 transceivers have been set up correctly (follow the instructions in the Operation section of this manual) . If the problem persists after conducting the troubleshooting steps, contact your seller directly for further assistance. - Page 17 1. Flash Misfire (Unexpected Flash Firing) LED BLINkS? POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TX: No Poor hot shoe - Adjust tightness of hot RX: No connection shoe contact - Remove hot shoe metal plate - Clean hot shoe contact of V5 and flash with clean cloth TX: No 1.
- Page 18 3. Flash Not Triggered / Shutter Not Released LED BLINkS? POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TX: No 1. Poor battery - Replace batteries on TX RX: No contact or and retry battery out of power on TX 2. Shutter speed - Adjust the camera’s is faster than shutter speed to the the camera’s...
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Page 19: Notices
LED BLINkS? POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TX: Yes 1. Poor hot shoe - Adjust tightness of hot (GREEN) contact shoe contact RX: Yes - Remove hot shoe metal (GREEN) plate - Clean hot shoe contact of V5 and flash with clean cloth 2. Flash used - Check that the flash used is not is compatible with V5... - Page 20 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Page 21: Warranty
13. Warranty The limited warranty set forth below is given by Harvest One Limited in the world with respect to the Cactus brand Wireless Flash Transceiver purchased with this limited warranty. Your Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver or other contents, when delivered to you in new... -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
(b) Failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Cactus user’s manual. (c) Receive services performed by someone other than Harvest One Limited or authorized dealers. (d) Without limiting the foregoing, water... - Page 23 ONE LIMITED HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY kIND AGAINST HARVEST ONE LIMITED GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CACTUS WIRELESS FLASH TRANSCEIVER SOLD BY HARVEST ONE LIMITED OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.