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- Page 1 WIRELESS FLASH TRANSCEIVER V5 DUO USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Main Features Of Cactus V5
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 o camera, with no wires. You can position your lights at any angle, direction and distance –... -
Page 3: Caution And Warning
CAUTION AND WARNING Before using your product, read the following safety precautions to ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage of Cactus V5. Turn OFF all your equipment (e.g. Cactus units, ash units and cameras, etc.) before changing batteries or making connection. -
Page 4: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS V5 Transceiver (x2) Flash Stand FS-5 (x2) * 3.5mm Plug Cable CA-350 (x1) * PC Sync Cable CA-100 (x1) * 6.35mm Plug Adapter PA-635 (x1) AAA Alkaline Battery (x4) "When Light Dances 2" Album (x1) User Manual (x1) - Page 5 NOMENCLATURE Test Button Status LED Hot Shoe (Female) Battery Compartment X-Sync Port Mode Switch Hot Shoe (Male) Tripod Mount Channel Dial...
- Page 6 Cactus V5 does not work with these ash models. To check whether your dedicated ash unit is compatible with Cactus V5, try attaching the ash unit to a camera of another brand (e.g. attaching a Nikon TTL ash to a Canon DSLR camera).
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Page 7: Operation
Note: Alkaline batteries are recommended. Rechargeable batteries also work but operation time may be reduced. Set the V5 transceivers to the correct mode (Transmitter to "TX", Receiver to "RX"). This will automatically power on the transceivers. - Page 8 This cable is NOT included. A minimum of two Cactus V5 transceivers are required to operate Cactus V5 as a wireless shutter release. 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.
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Page 9: Led Signal Outline
(4) sets of ashes and strobes separately or all at once. On the side of each V5 transceiver is a rotary Channel Dial with the numbers 1 to 16 printed, 1 to 5 in blue color, and 6 to 16 in white. The Channel Dial is used to change the transceiver channel –... -
Page 10: Frequency Self-Tune (Fst)
(68°F) or more. For sudden temperature changes larger than 20°C (68°F), it is highly advised that a series of test rings be done to ensure that V5 is tuned to a functioning frequency. It is suggested that a ve-minute interval or about 5-10 test rings be allowed for V5 to adjust to the new temperature. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
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 12 Poor hot shoe contact Adjust tightness of hot shoe RX: Yes (GREEN) contact Remove hot shoe metal plate Clean hot shoe contact of V5 and ash with clean cloth Flash used is not Check that the ash used is compatible with V5...
- Page 13 INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT Cactus FCC ID: VAAWFTV5 MADE IN CHINA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
- Page 14 Name: Ling Wai Kwan Date of Signature Title: Director This product Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 is in conformity with the provisions of EU Council Directive: 1999/5/EC. The crossed-out wheeled bin means that within the European Union the product must be disposed separately at the end of product cycle.
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Page 15: Warranty
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 condition in its original container, is warranted... - Page 16 IF HARVEST 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.
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