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Setting the remote flash units manually: To set a VS-510N flash unit to function as a slave with the output
level selected manually, follow these steps:
1.
Make sure that the slave mode switch is set to the Off position.
2.
Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the mode options on the LCD. Select manual mode and
the desired flash output level (1/1 through 1/32).
3.
If desired, adjust the flash coverage angle by pressing the Zoom button repeatedly.
4.
Move the slave mode switch to the "S" position.
5.
Set the slave mode as desired (see below).
6.
Make sure that the master flash on your camera is on and set to the appropriate mode. If you don't want
the master flash to illuminate a subject in front of the camera, tilt the head upward.
Setting the slave mode:
Depending on your camera and flash settings, the master flash may emit more than one burst of light in
quick succession (called a "pre-flash"). Pre-flash is used to help the camera meter and/or focus, and is done
automatically by the camera. If the slave flash is not set correctly, it may be triggered by the pre-flash and
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Using Your VS-510N as a Wireless Manual Flash
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