Cactus V6 IIs Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
Wireless
Flash
Transceiver
V6 IIs

Cautions and Warnings

Before using your V6 IIs, read the following safety
precautions to ensure correct and safe use:
• Turn OFF all your equipment (e.g. , Cactus units,
flash units, cameras, etc. ) before changing
batteries. Observe the correct polarity when
changing batteries. There is a danger of
explosion if the batteries are installed
incorrectly .
• Switch off the transceiver and remove batteries
during storage.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush the V6 IIs and do not expose it to
any shock or force such as hammering, dropping,
or stepping on it.

Major Specifications

• Working radio frequency: 2. 4GHz
• Number of channels: 16
• Number of groups: 4
• Supports sync speed up to 1/8,000 second
• AF-Assist LED: 1W
• Maximum effective distance: 100 meters
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C
• Camera voltage handling: up to 6V
• Flash voltage handling: up to 300V
• Dimensions: 79mm (L) x 77mm (W) x 46 mm (H)
• Weight: 89g
• Power input: 2 x AA battery , 3V , 50mA, 0.15W; mini
USB 2.0, DC input 5V

Package Contents

V6 IIs Transceiver
Flash Stand FS-2
Flash Compatibility
TX RX Compatible Flash System
V6 IIs V6 IIs Sony
V6 II Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax,
*
Fujif i lm
Cactus RF60/RF60X
*
Fujif i lm flashes do not support HSS capabilities.
Nomenclature
TEST BUTTON/
SHUTTER RELEASE
BUTTON
AF-ASSIST
LIGHT
GROUP BUTTONS

LCD Panel

TX Mode
BATTERY INDICATOR
CHANNEL POWER LEVEL
SYNC MODE
INDICATOR
Installing the Batteries
Open the battery door
by pushing it backward.
Choose the Operation Mode
Set the V6 IIs transceiver to
Quick Start Guide
the correct mode (transmitter
& Album
to "TX" , receiver to "RX") by
sliding the mode switch to the
correct position.
Setting the Channel
Set all of your V6 IIs transceivers to the same
channel (e.g. , channel 10) :
<RADIO SETUP>
HOT SHOE
(FEMALE)
LCD DISPLAY
X-SYNC PORT
MINI USB PORT
MODE SWITCH
GROUP
POWER LEVEL INCREMENT
MAIN SCREEN
POWER LEVEL/ FLASH
FLASH PROFILE
ZOOM SYSTEM
RELAY MODE DELAY CAMERA
INDICATOR TIMER SYSTEM
STATUS SCREEN ( + )
Flip open the latch and
insert two AA batteries
using the correct
polarities. Then close
the battery door by
pushing it to the front.
<CHANNEL> <10>
TRIPOD MOUNT
LANYARD
LOOP
BATTERY DOOR
LED STATUS INDICATOR
RX Mode
FLASH
BATTERY INDICATOR PROFILE
CHANNEL RELAY MODE
INDICATOR
Camera and Flash Indicators
Sony Others
Attaching to the Camera
LOCK
Turn the lock lever to
the RIGHT to LOCK the
multi-system shoe to
the camera.
Setting & Selecting the Group
• TX: Activate any
combination of groups
by pressing the group
buttons.
HOT SHOE
(MALE)
HOT SHOE
LOCK LEVER
SELECTION DIAL
OK BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
POWER LEVEL
INCREMENT
POWER
FLASH
LEVEL SYSTEM
DELAY WIRELESS
TIMER SENSITIVITY
UNLOCK
Turn the lock lever to
the LEFT to UNLOCK the
multi-system shoe from
the camera.
• RX: Set each unit to
Group A, B, C or D by
pressing the group
button. Each RX can
only be assigned to ONE
group.