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Sony FA-WRC1M Manual

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Wireless Radio Commander FA-WRC1M

Before use

Camera software [1]
Before use [2]
Features of the Wireless Radio Commander [3]
Identifying parts [4]
Indicators on the screen [5]
Preparations
Turning on the power [6]
Pairing with a Wireless Radio Receiver [7]
Shooting
Using MENU items [8]
Groups [9]
Wireless flash shooting [10]
Remote release shooting [11]
Notes on use
Notes on use [12]
[1] Before use
Camera software
Update the software of your camera to the latest version before use.

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  • Page 1: Before Use

    Wireless Radio Commander FA-WRC1M Before use Camera software [1] Before use [2] Features of the Wireless Radio Commander [3] Identifying parts [4] Indicators on the screen [5] Preparations Turning on the power [6] Pairing with a Wireless Radio Receiver [7]...

  • Page 2: Locations To Avoid

    Multi Interface Shoe. Some functions may not be available depending on the model of the camera you use. Refer to the Sony website for your region for details on this product’s compatibility with your camera. Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of your camera.

  • Page 3: Communication Distance

    Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). Wireless flash shooting The Wireless Radio Commander controls genuine Sony flash units (sold separately, hereinafter referred to as “flash”) attached to Wireless Radio Receivers (sold separately) via radio wave. Flash units can be divided into a maximum of five groups using the Wireless Radio Receivers.

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Control panel 1. LINK lamp 2. LCD panel (flash sync) terminal 4. Multi/Micro USB Terminal Connects the product and the camera for remote release shooting. 5. Lock lever 6. Multi Interface foot 7. Battery cover 8. Fn (function) button Switches the display to the settings adjustment screen (Quick Navi screen), letting settings be changed quickly.

  • Page 5: Indicators On The Screen

    13. Power switch When the switch is set to “LOCK,” buttons including the control wheel become inactive to avoid unintended operations. 14. Center button Confirms selections on the menu screen. 15. Control wheel Moves the cursor and changes values on the Quick Navi screen or menu screen. When shooting, flash compensation and flash level settings are assigned to the left button, and receiver settings are assigned to the right button.
  • Page 6 MANUAL mode MANUAL mode (ratio control) GROUP mode RELEASE mode...

  • Page 7: Menu Screen

    1. Communication channel 2. Wireless flash mode is displayed when the product is in wireless flash mode. Otherwise, is displayed. 3. Shooting mode 4. Flash compensation 5. Communication mode 6. High-speed sync shooting 7. Low-battery indicator Appears when the batteries are low. It is recommended that you change the batteries shortly.

  • Page 8: Pairing With A Wireless Radio Receiver

    Interface Shoe of the camera. 1. Turn the lock lever to “RELEASE” while pressing the release button (A) on the lever. 2. Firmly insert the Multi Interface foot all the way into the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera in the direction of the arrow. 3.
  • Page 9 2. Ensure that the Wireless Radio Receiver is turned off, and then press and hold the ON/OFF button on the Wireless Radio Receiver for seven seconds or more. The Wireless Radio Receiver will turn on and the LINK lamp will flash in green. 3.

  • Page 10: Using Menu Items

    starting from Step 1. To confirm the paired receivers/unpair the receivers Select MENU button - [PAIRING] - [LIST] on the product. When communications between the product and the Wireless Radio Receiver are available, is displayed. To unpair a receiver, set the cursor on (Delete) for the Wireless Radio Receiver to be unpaired, and then press the center button.
  • Page 11 Changes and displays the settings of the paired Wireless Radio Receivers. When you set the cursor on each item, the LINK lamp on the corresponding Wireless Radio Receiver will flash. Settings that can be changed or confirmed NAME (Name) The name of the Wireless Radio Receiver is displayed. LINK (Link status) When communications are available, is displayed.

  • Page 12: Reset (Reset)

    TEST (Test flash) Sets the mode for the test flash. LEVEL STEP (Level step) Sets the amount by which the flash level changes. POWER SAVE (Power save time) Sets the time to elapse before automatically switching to power save mode. VERSION (Version) Displays the version of this product’s software and the paired Wireless Radio Receivers’...
  • Page 13 How to change the group using the product 1. Turn on the REMOTE lamp on the Wireless Radio Receiver. 2. Select MENU button – [RECEIVER SET], and then select and change the group of the desired Wireless Radio Receiver. How to change the group using the Wireless Radio Receiver 1.
  • Page 14 button on the control wheel, and then select the desired mode by turning the wheel. TTL (TTL flash shooting mode) The flash level is set automatically based on a value metered by the camera. You can divide receivers into up to three groups (A/B/C). Items that can be changed Ratio You can set the lighting ratio for each group.

  • Page 15: Flash Mode

    Items that can be changed Flash mode You can set the flash mode for each group. The flash modes for groups A, B, and C can be set to [TTL] or [MANUAL]. The flash modes for groups D and E are locked to [MANUAL]. Set the flash mode to [OFF] if you do not want the flashes in the group to be used.

  • Page 16: Notes On Use

    To shoot by pressing the camera’s shutter button You can perform remote release shooting by pressing the shutter button on the camera to which the product is attached. Attach the product to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera, and then press the camera’s shutter button.

  • Page 17: Other Precautions

    Temperature This product is designed for use under temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Do not expose the product to extremely high temperatures (e.g. under direct sunlight inside a vehicle) or high humidity. To prevent moisture from condensing inside the product when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put the product inside a plastic bag and seal it after removing the air from the bag.

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