Quantum FreeWire FW7Q Manuale utente

model FW7Q, FW8R

Digital Receivers

model FW9T

Digital Transmitter

Digital Wireless TTL Flash and Camera Trigger

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

★DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA ★

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Contents

Section . . . . . . .Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

1.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Channel Code and Zone set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

3.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless Flash setup -- with or without on-camera Flash . . . . . . . . . .7

4.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless Shutter Release (motor drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

5.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Mounting FREEXWIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

6.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Changing Qﬂash settings via Wireless Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

7.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless QTTL®control for Digital Cameras

. . . . . . . . . . . . .& pre-ﬂash Film Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

8.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless TTL control for Film Cameras (non pre-ﬂash) . . . . . . . . . . .14

9.0 . . . . . . . . . . .Wireless Auto mode for any Qﬂash without TTL Adapter . . . . . . . . .15

10.0 . . . . . . . . . .Remote Camera and Remote Off-Camera Flash Operation . . . . . . .16

11.0 . . . . . . . . . .Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

12.0 . . . . . . . . . .FREEXWIRE Performance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Appendix A . . . .Sync-in connections- camera to Transmitter FW9T . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Appendix B . . . .Sync-out connections- Receiver FW8R to ﬂash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Appendix C . . . .Shutter Release (motor drive) cords- Receiver FW8R to camera . . .23

Appendix D . . . .QTTL®& TTL Wireless Adapters for Transmitter FW9T . . . . . . . . . .24

Appendix E . . . .Miscellaneous connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Appendix F . . . .Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Included with FREEXWIRE FW7Q:

Instructions, Hook and Loop mounting pads (cables and batteries not required))

Included with FREEXWIRE FW8R:

Pole mounting kit, 2x AAA batteries, Instructions, Hook and Loop mounting pads

Included with FREEXWIRE FW9T:

2x AAA batteries, Sync-in cord, Hook & Loop mounting pads, Instructions

Included with FREEXWIRE FW89 (set of Receiver and Transmitter):

FW8R, FW9T, and all accessories included with those models above

All speciﬁcations and features are subject to change, updating, and improvements.

Glossary

Qﬂash 2 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT2, QFT2d, QFX2, QFX2d

Qﬂash 4 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT4d, QFX4d

Qﬂash 5 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .refers to models QFT5d, QFX5d

Receiver FW7Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREEXWIRE Receiver dedicated for Qﬂash

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .series 4 and 5.

Receiver FW8R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREEXWIRE Receiver for any ﬂash or remote

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shutter release.

Transmitter FW9T . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREEXWIRE Transmitter

Transceiver FW10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREEXWIRE Transceiver

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(can be set as transmitter or receiver).

Transceiver FW10w . . . . . . . . . . . .Upgraded FW10 incorporating the features of

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section 7.0.

Unimod FW11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hot shoe adapter with additional sync inputs-

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .used with QF series TTL adapters

Hot Shoe Adapter FW12 . . . . . . . .FREEXWIRE hot shoe adapter to mount

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FW9T or FW10 on camera shoe

Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .wireless links that can be turned on or off to

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .change lighting and camera activation

Channels 0 thru 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .independent channels for separate FREEXWIRE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .setups operating in the same area

Local, or on-camera ﬂash . . . . . .a ﬂash close to the camera and connected

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with a sync cord

Remote ﬂash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a ﬂash at a distance from the camera and

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wirelessly synchronized

FW Series Antenna Screw

Quantum Instruments, Inc. has made it easier

to identify different FW series products by

changing the color of the antenna screw.

Green - indicates FW8R Receiver

Red - indicates FW9T Transmitter

Black - indicates FW10w Transceiver

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1.0 Introduction

We introduce the newest additions to the FREEXWIRE system: Receivers FW8R,

FW7Q and Transmitter FW9T. Transmitter FW9T emits higher power for extended

range. Receiver FW8R has extra sensitivity and simpliﬁed operation. FW7Q is ded-

icated to, and designed for any Qﬂash 4 or 5 series ﬂash. FW7Q, FW8R and FW9T

are fully compatible with all other FREEXWIRE system components. Transceiver

FW10 may be upgraded for additional features of Section 7.0.

Wireless Sync, Wireless Shutter - Working with all popular ﬂashes and cameras,

FREEXWIREs provide wireless sync for remote ﬂash and/or wireless shutter control

for remote camera operation.

Wireless TTL ﬂash control: FW8R, FW7Q and FW9T, in conjunction with Dw

series Adapters and Qﬂash 5d ﬂashes, provide wireless “QTTL” ﬂash control from

digital and ﬁlm cameras. This wireless QTTL feature also transmits the “pre-ﬂash”

signal utilized by many digital and ﬁlm cameras to determine exposure values.

Qﬂash 4 series (QFT4d, QFX4d) can be upgraded to Qﬂash 5 series via software

update.

FREEXWIRE controls four independent Zones for wireless ﬂash or wireless shutter

release. You can activate any one Zone, or any combination of Zones 1,2,3 and 4.

Switch your lighting instantly, remotely. Select and trigger ﬂash, cameras, or combi-

nations of them, from your remote position.

FREEXWIRE also has eight unique Channel Codes. FREEXWIRE units set to one

Channel cannot activate FREEXWIRE’s set to different Channels. You control the

Channel Code to make FREEXWIRE units work together or independently, as

required.

FREEXWIRE is very small

and light and mounts

easily to cameras, brack-

ets, poles, and tripod legs.

Sync and Shutter Release

(motor drive) Cords are

available for popular cam-

eras and ﬂashes. You can

mount Transmitter FW9T

directly on a camera’s hot

shoe using optional

UniMod FW11 or Hot Shoe

Adapter FW12.

2.0 Channel Code and Zone set-up

2.1 Setting the Channel Code and Zones

The Channel Codes allow FREEXWIREs to work together. Set all units that you

want to work together to the same Channel Code. If you desire independent groups

of FREEXWIREs (to work in the same area but not interfere), assign each group of

FREEXWIREs its own Channel.

The Channel dial is located on the left side of FW8R and FW9T, and on the front of

FW7Q. Rotate the dial to the desired Code, 0 through 7. To rotate, press the pad of

your thumb on the dial and turn. Or, use a small screwdriver. Channels can be

matched by number or by the position of the cutout in the Channel dial.

Install AAA batteries (not required for FW7Q).

TEST

FW8R SYNC OUT

FW9T SYNC IN

ON/OFF

ANTENNA

EXTERNAL

POWER

STATUS

LIGHT

STATUS

LIGHT

LOCK

CHANNEL CODE 0-7

CHANNEL

CODE

LOCK

UNLOCK

FW11 or FW12

UNLOCK

FW9T - TTL ON/OFF

FW8R - RANGE HI/NORM

PC SYNC OUT

SHUTTER

RELEASE - MD

FW7Q FW7Q

FW8R FW9T

FW8R, FW9T

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Activate at least one Zone on both FW8R and FW9T by

sliding Zone switches 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 up, towards the “+”

symbol. Any FW8R and FW9T Zones that match will acti-

vate FW8R units each time the FW9T unit transmits.

There are many possible combinations and you can

change them as you work. To deactivate a Zone slide its

switch down towards the “-“ symbol.

The FREEXWIRE FW7Q has no Zone Switch. When used

with a Qﬂash 4 series, FW7Q will activate for any Zone 1,

2, 3, or 4, on the matching Channel. However, Qﬂash 5

series can set the Zone of FW7Q through its control panel.

(Note: Qﬂash 4 series can be upgraded to Qﬂash 5 series.

Please contact the Service Department at www.qtm.com).

To set the Zone on a Qﬂash 5 series, press the Option

button three times. The Zone Code settings should display

on Qﬂash screen. Use the Set button select a Zone, then

press the Up ▲and Down ▼buttons to turn the selected

Zone on or off.

2.2 Turn on the units

Slide the power switch to ON. The status light of FW9T blinks red, slowly. FW8R

units blink green, slowly. Low batteries are indicated by 3 quick blinks every few sec-

onds. Qﬂash 4 and 5 series power Receiver FW7Q which requires no batteries. The

green LED indicator on the FW7Q blinks once per second when Qﬂash is powered.

Open the antennas so that they are approximately vertical. See Section 5.0,

Mounting FREEXWIRE.

Press TEST on the Transmitter FW9T to conﬁrm that all units are working. STATUS

should light steadily on all FREEXWIRE Receivers for as long as you hold TEST

(assuming correct Channel and Zone settings.)

2.3 Using FW9T test button to trigger a ﬂash or shutter release:

For single shot operation, set the TTL switch of the FW9T “ON” when triggering a

remote ﬂash, this is a one shot mode to prevent the ﬂash from ﬁring multiple times.

For continuos operation, set the TTL switch of the FW9T “OFF” when releasing the

shutter of a camera remotely.

3.0 Wireless Flash set-up -

with or without On Camera Flash

3.1 Transmitter FW9T

Connect the included (or other) sync-in

cord from your camera PC nipple to FW9T

Sync-In. Or use the optional FW11 or

FW12 to connect FREEXWIRE to your

camera’s hot shoe. (See Appendix A for

other sync-in options.)

If you want to sync an on-camera ﬂash (in

addition to a wireless one) connect the

ﬂash manufacturer’s PC sync cord to the

Sync-Out PC nipple on Transmitter FW9T,

and set the Local switch to (+). To turn off

the local ﬂash, switch to (-).

If Qﬂash is the on-camera ﬂash, connect

FW31 from Qﬂash to the FW9T bottom

socket (or FW11 DIN socket if used).

Then, Qﬂash can power the FW9T by set-

ting the power switch to EXT, and batteries

are not needed.

3.2 Receiver FW8R

Connect the PC sync cord supplied by

your ﬂash’s manufacturer to the Sync-Out

PC nipple or mini phone socket on the

FW8R. (See Appendix B for other sync-

out options.)

Generally set the RANGE switch to

NORM. Only if you require greater range,

set RANGE to HI. (See Section 11.0 for

range distances). However, whenever

using any FREEXWIRE for wireless

TTL, always use NORM range.

FW9T

FW8R

LOCAL FLASH

OPTIONAL

SYNC-OUT or

FW31 CABLE

SYNC-OUT

CABLE

SYNC-IN CABLE

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5.0 Mounting FREEXWIRE

FREEXWIRE units mount by several means:

5.1 Pole Mount Adapter 513: This item is included

with your Receiver FW8R. Attach it to the back of

FREEXWIRE and clamp it around any pole, leg, or struc-

ture where the antenna can be opened away from metal

objects.

5.2 Mounting directly to a bracket: Use the

#8/32 screw included with FREEXWIRE to

secure it through a hole in a bracket. Any other

screw used must protrude not more than 3/4”

(2 cm) into the FREEXWIRE case, or you will

damage FREEXWIRE!

When mounting the FW12 or FW11 to a Dead

Shoe (model 512) it will be necessary to con-

nect a sync-in cable for FW9T units, or sync-out

cable for FW8R units. SeeAppendices Aand B.

513

4.0 Wireless Shutter Release (motor drive)

4.1 Receiver FW8R:

Connect a Shutter Release Cord (see Appendix C) from the Receiver FW8R MD

connection to the camera shutter release connection.

4.2 Transmitter FW9T:

Press TEST and hold (up to 1 second ) to release the shutter. Test the camera --

some require time to wake-up and to auto focus before they release the shutter.

4.3 Shutter MD Delay on FW8R:

Many cameras have two step shutter buttons: Pressing part way turns on the meter

and auto focusing, and pressing all the way releases the shutter. Some of these

3.3 Wireless Qﬂash with Receiver FW7Q

This receiver is dedicated to Qﬂash series 4 and 5

and mounts directly onto the ﬂash. Please see

Section 5.0 for proper mounting. FW7Q will be set

to NORM range when connected to a Qﬂash 4d.

When connected to Qﬂash 5d, range can be set to

HI or NORM, however, only NORM can be used for

wireless TTL (Sections 7 and 8). See Section 11 for

range speciﬁcations.

cameras require a delay between the meter/focus function and shutter release (for

example, Contax 645). Select Shutter MD Delay for those cameras by sliding MD

DELAY switch to (+). Without Shutter MD Delay, the camera focus, meter, and shut-

ter will be activated together (and the camera will shoot as soon as it can). The

Shutter MD Delay requires a two step Shutter Release Cord listed in Appendix C.

Shutter Release Cords will be added periodically; please consult your dealer or the

Quantum Web Site (qtm.com) for the latest models available.

4.4 Remote shutter operation is not possible with FW7Q.

FW7Q

FW8R

FW8R/FW9T

SHUTTER

RELEASE

CORD

FW11

or FW12

BRACKET

OPTIONAL

DEAD SHOE

512

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6.0 Changing Qﬂash Settings via Wireless Remote

This feature allows you to change the settings on a remote Qﬂash from the panel of

another Qﬂash, using Receivers FW7Q, FW8R or FW10 with Transmitters FW9T or

FW10. The settings on Qﬂash 4 and 5 series can be changed in this way. For exam-

ple, you can change the ISO, mode, F#, manual power, and most all other Qﬂash

settings.

FW8R, FW10 and FW9T will need FW31 cables to connect each of them to the local

and remote Qﬂashes. (FW7Q connects directly and does not require the FW31

cable). The Qﬂash 4 and 5 series operating manuals give detailed instructions for

adjusting the settings on the remote Qﬂashes via wireless mode.

5.3: Direct Hot Shoe Mounting with FW12 or FW11

Connect the Hot ShoeAdapter FW12 or (Uni-Mod

FW11) to a Transmitter FW9T and slip it into a

camera hot shoe. The purpose of the Hot Shoe

Adapter is only to provide hot shoe mounting and

sync from a camera to a Transmitter FW9T.

FW11 or FW12 will not provide TTLcontrol -- see

Appendix D for selection of QTTL and other TTL

adapters.

AReceiver FW8R mounted to FW11 or FW12 on

a camera shoe will have no connection to the

shutter release. If you desire wireless shutter

release, connect a separate Shutter Release

Cord (see appendix C) between the FW8R MD

socket and the shutter release connection on the

camera.

5.4 Mounting FW7Q

Turn off Qﬂash power before mounting the

FW7Q.

FW7Q plugs into the lower Accessory socket of

Qﬂash, as shown in the diagram. For added sta-

bility a hook-and- loop pad is mounted on the

back of Receiver FW7Q. One part of this pad will

be attached to the Qﬂash housing as follows:

Note where the hook and loop pad will come into

contact with the Qﬂash housing when FW7Q is

plugged into the lower Accessory socket. Clean

the area of any dirt or grease. Remove the adhe-

sive liner from the pad (without touching the

adhesive), and align and mount FW7Q. Then

press the FW7Q housing ﬁrmly against Qﬂash so

that the hook and loop pad adheres to the Qﬂash housing. Do not remove FW7Q

for 24 hours to allow adhesive to cure.

You can now remove and re-mount FW7Q when you need to use it. Additional hook

and loop pads are included with FW7Q. They can be used to place additional pads

on other Qﬂash units, or as a replacement.

5.5: Mounting FW8R and FW9T with hook & loop tape:

Two sets of hook & loop fasteners and one mounting pad are included in the FW8R

and FW9T packages.

5.6: Important notes on antenna orientation:

During operation the antennas should not be left in the stored position!

At close range (about 50’ or 16m) antenna orientation is not critical. Antenna orien-

tation matters more as distance between Transmitter FW9T and Receivers FW8R

and/or FW7Q increases.

The best mounting positions keep FREEXWIRE antennas away from metal objects.

Each antenna should be parallel to all others. Vertical FREEXWIREs with vertical

antennas provide the greatest range. Other orientations work almost as well. See

Section 11, FREEXWIRE Performance Guide, for more tips for ideal operation.

FW9T

FW11, FW12

or FW SERIES

TTL ADAPTERS

SHOE MOUNT

MOUNTING FW7Q

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7.2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q set-up

Important: Set receivers FW7Q or FW8R to NORM range only for wireless TTL.

Set Qﬂash to TTL mode.

Connect FW31 Accessory Cable between the Receiver FW8R and either Qﬂash 5

series Accessory socket. Qﬂash powers FREEXWIRE, and batteries are not need-

ed, when it is connected with the QF31 cable. Set the power switch of FW8R to EXT.

FW7Q plugs directly into a Qﬂash 5d series as described in Section 5.4.

7.3 Connecting a local Qﬂash to the Transmitter FW9T

If you wish to sync an on-camera Qﬂash 5 series with all remote Qﬂashes, connect

the “Dw” series TTLAdapter to either Qﬂash Accessory socket. Connect the FW9T

to the other Accessory socket with an FW31 accessory cable.

Set Qﬂash 5 series to QTTL

mode. Qﬂash cannot be deacti-

vated with the Local switch on

FW9T. However, Qﬂash 5 series

can be turned off by pressing

MODE twice. To restart, press

any button on Qﬂash.

7.0 Wireless QTTL control for Digital Cameras4.0

and pre-ﬂash Film Cameras

Many newer camera systems utilize a “pre-ﬂash” as a means to set exposure. After

the pre-ﬂash the main ﬂash ﬁres and synchronizes with the shutter. FW7Q, FW8R

and FW9T provide wireless QTTLﬂash capability for these types of camera systems,

whether digital or ﬁlm camera systems.

“Dw” series QTTL adapters (e.g. D12w, D13w, etc.) and Qﬂash series 5d ﬂash-

es are required for the functions of this Section 7.0. Note: All Qﬂash 4d series

ﬂashes can be converted to Qﬂash 5d series, and all D series adapters can be con-

verted to Dw series via software upgrades. Please contact Quantum Customer

Service for the upgrade procedure.

If you wish to utilize FREEXWIRE FW10 transceivers together with FW7,8, or 9 units,

they require an upgrade to FW10w for the functions Sections 7.0 and 8.0. Please

contact Quantum Customer Service for the upgrade procedure.

FW10w can not be directly connected to Dw series QTTL Adapters (sections 7.1,

8.1). A local Qﬂash is required as illustrated in sections 7.3 and 8.3.

7.1 Transmitter FW9T set-up

Select the Dw series QTTL Adapter compatible with your camera (Appendix D, or

www.qtm.com for latest additions). Mount the Dw series adapter to the camera and

connect its cable to the FW9TAccessory socket. Mount FW9T on a bracket or other

convenient location.

FW9T

FW31

Dw SERIES

QTTL ADAPTER

Important:

On left side

of FW9T case

set TTL switch

to ON.

FW8R

FW31

FW9T

FW31

MOUNTING FW7Q

QFLASH 5D

Dw SERIES

ADAPTER

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8.0 Wireless TTL control for Film Cameras

4.0 (non pre-ﬂash)

This mode allows a (non pre-ﬂash) TTLcamera to control all local and remote Qﬂash

exposures. All series of Qﬂash and all series of TTL adapters can be used,

including QFT, X, T2, X2, T2d, X2d, 4 and 5 series, and TTL adapter series QF, FW,

D, and Dw.

Set all Qﬂashes, on-camera or remote, to TTL mode.

8.1 Transmitter FW9T set-up:

Select the correct type of Qﬂash TTLAdapter for your camera, from the list in

Appendix D or our website.

FW series of TTL adapters attach to Transmitter FW9T and to the camera

hot shoe without cables.

QF series TTLAdapters connect to Transmitter FW9T accessory socket and

require an FW11 Uni-Module.

D or Dw series QTTL adapters connect to Transmitter FW9T and DO NOT

require other accessories.

Set Transmitter FW9T TTL switch to ON. Mount FW9T on a bracket or other

location, or use an FW seriesAdapter which mounts directly to the camera hot shoe.

9.0 Wireless Auto Mode – for any Qﬂash – without

4.0 TTL Adapters

With today’s complicated camera systems, it is sometimes easier, more reliable and

straightforward to shoot in auto mode rather than TTL. Auto also gives the photog-

rapher the ability to tailor her/his exposures to personal taste or experience.

This mode will give any model of Qﬂash wireless Auto mode control of remote

Qﬂashes. This set up does not require a camera with TTL capability nor a TTL

Adapter, only local and remote Qﬂashes.

9.1 Transmitter FW9T set-up:

Connect an FW31 cable from Transmitter FW9T to Qﬂash. Connect a Sync-in cord

from camera PC nipple to Transmitter FW9T Sync -in. Set the local Qﬂash to Auto

mode.

8.2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q:

Mount and connect one or more of these receivers as in Section 7.2

8.3 Optional: connect a local Qﬂash to the Transmitter FW9T:

Alocal Qﬂash connected to FW9T will sync with the remote ﬂash and will also power

the FW9T. Set the power switch of the FW9T to EXT. Set Qﬂash to TTL mode.

FW9T FW9T

FW31

QF, D or Dw

SERIES ADAPTER

FW SERIES

TTL ADAPTERS

SHOE MOUNT

FW9T

FW31

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9.2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q:

Mount and connect one or more of these receivers as in Section 7.2. Connect as

many remote Qﬂashes as required. Set the remote Qﬂashes to TTL mode. The

remote TTL Qﬂashes will expose to the setting of the local “Auto” Qﬂash.

9.3 Additional features with Qﬂash 4 and 5 series & QTTL Adapters:

Many other Wireless Auto features are available when a Qﬂash 4 or 5 series is con-

nected to the camera with a D or Dw series Adapter.

The available features include: Wireless ratio control between Qﬂashes; Wireless

auto-ﬁll; Flash f/# tracking the camera’s f/# setting as it changes; Sensor limit with

any of the preceding modes. Full details of these features are found in the operat-

ing manuals for Qﬂash 4 or 5 and D series QTTL adapters. Operating manuals can

be found at qtm.com if needed.

Remote Camera and Remote off-camera Flash operation using Quantum

FREEXWIRE™FW8R (or FW7Q with Qﬂash T4d, T5d), FW9T and FW10(w).

The new FW7Q, FW8R and FW9T are fully compatible with the FW10(w). These

units can be used together to setup remote camera and remote off-camera ﬂash

operation. This setup releases a shutter wirelessly and the camera triggers a remote

ﬂash timed to the shutter release. Careful settings are required for this setup to work.

When the TEST button of the FREEXWIRE™FW9T Transmitter is pressed, the

FREEXWIRE™FW10(w) [set as a receiver (RX)] Relay unit will activate the camera

shutter function. The camera will delay the ﬂash sync until wake up, auto focusing,

metering, etc. is achieved (this may take up to a second or so), then the shutter opens

and the cameras’ ﬂash sync activates the FREEXWIRE™FW10 RX Relay unit which

sends a signal to the (FW8R or FW7Q) Receiver and synchronizes (ﬁres) the ﬂash.

Basic setup:

FREEXWIRE™FW9T Tansmitter, set the TTL switch “OFF”, set it to any channel

Code 0 – 7, set the Zones “+” (on) that correspond to the FREEXWIRE™Receivers

that you want to ﬁre.

FREEXWIRE™FW10(w) [set as a receiver (RX)] Relay unit set it to Relay mode L,

select Special Option for “TTL ON”, set the channel number the same as the

FREEXWIRE™TX unit, connect a sync-in cord from the cameras’ sync, or mount

it on the cameras’ hot shoe using a FW11 or FW12 shoe adapter. Connect a

shutter release cord (motor drive cord) from the FW10 to the cameras’ shutter

release connection.

FREEXWIRE™(FW8R or FW7Q) Receiver, set to NORM range, connect a sync-out

cord from the unit to the off-camera ﬂash (not needed when using an FW7Q and

Qﬂash 4d/5d), set the channel Code one higher. For example if FREEXWIRE™TX

and FREEXWIRE™RX Relay are Code 5, set FREEXWIRE™RX to Code 6. If the

ﬁrst Code TX unit is 7, the next higher Code is 0. Set a Zone “+” (on) which is also

selected on the TX unit.

•The conﬁrmation signal is not possible for this setup.

•Wireless QTTL is not possible for Remote Camera and Remote off-camera

Flash operation.

•Multiple FREEXWIRE™Receivers can be used. Only the FW10(w) can be a

RX Relay unit. See FW10(w) section 8.3.

•Advance Setup with “local” ﬂash and remote TTL or Auto control.

See FW10(w) section 8.4.

10.0 Remote Camera and Remote Off-Camera

Flash Operation

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12.0 FREEXWIRE Performance Guide

How to maximize performance, troubleshoot, and answer questions about

Quantum’s FREEXWIRE Wireless Photo Control System.

If for some reason we don’t have an answer in this guide, please email, fax, write or

call Customer Service for further assistance.

Good radio performance depends on several factors: The orientation of a radio and

antenna, the presence of other radio signals which may interfere, and the presence

of objects which may interfere. As the range increases, these issues become more

important. At close range, performance is less critical.

The following suggestions will maximize range and reliability of your

FREEXWIRE link:

Orientation

The maximum range may be possible when all FREEXWIRE antennas are aligned

vertically. If FREEXWIRE is attached to a camera and you change from vertical to

horizontal framing, you can easily swing the FREEXWIRE antenna back to vertical.

When shooting quickly and changing from horizontal to vertical framing, you may get

good results the TX antenna at 45° as shown. That will provide reasonable range

without adjusting the antenna with every shot. The receiver antenna remain ﬁxed

horizontally or vertically.

45˚90˚

11.0 Miscellaneous

11.1 High Speed Sync for remote ﬂash:

For highest sync speeds: Turn on all zones of Receiver FW8R units. High speed

sync allows shutter speeds up to 1/500 for focal plane and 1/1000 for leaf shutters.

TTL mode does not work with high speed sync.

11.2 External Power:

You can power FREEXWIRE externally withAC adapters, Quantum Batteries, or with

a Qﬂash connected by an FW31 Accessory cable. Appendix E lists AC adapters that

connect to the EXT power jack. To utilize external power, switch FREEXWIRE OFF

(EXT). When external power is removed, switch FREEXWIRE ON to power it from

its internal batteries.

Warning: Use only Quantum speciﬁed external power to avoid possibly damaging

FREEXWIRE.

“Normal sync” speeds are 1/250 for focal plane and 1/500 for leaf shutters (or

slower) when selecting one, two or three of the Zones on any FREEXWIRE RX

unit.

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