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FreeXwire models FW8R and FW9T

Digital Receiver/ Digital Transmitter / Digital Wireless TTL Flash and Camera Trigger

Quantum Instruments Inc.

1.0 Introduction

We introduce you to the newest additions to the FreeXwire system: Receiver FW8R and Transmitter FW9T.

Transmitter FW9T emits higher power for extended range. Receiver FW8R has extra sensitivity and simplified operation.

Both FW8R and FW9T are fully compatible with all FreeXwire system components including Receiver FW7Q and Transceiver

FW10.

FreeXwires provide wireless sync for remote flash and/or wireless shutter control for remote camera operation. FW8R and

FW9T can provide wireless TTL flash control from digital and film cameras to Qflash T5d (Qflash 4d models can be upgraded).

This wireless TTL feature also transmits the “pre-flash” signal for digital cameras.

FreeXwire controls four independent

Zones

for wireless flash or motor drive. 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 combinations of them, from

your remote position.

FreeXWire also has eight unique

Channel Codes

. FreeXwire units set to one Channel cannot activate FreeXwires 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, brackets, poles, and tripod legs. Sync and motor drive cords are

available for popular cameras and flashes. You can mount Transmitter FW9T directly on camera hot shows using optional

UniMod FW11 or Hot Shoe Adapter FW12.

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Instructions FreeXwire models FW8R and FW9T Digital Receiver/ Digital Transmitter / Digital Wireless TTL Flash and Camera Trigger Quantum Instruments Inc. 1.0 Introduction We introduce you to the newest additions to the FreeXwire system: Receiver FW8R and Transmitter FW9T. Transmitter FW9T emits higher power for extended range. Receiver FW8R has extra sensitivity and simplified operation.
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FreeXwire Instructions -- Contents: Section 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Channel Code and Zone set-up 3.0 Remote Flash set-up 4.0 Remote Shutter set-up (with or without on-camera flash) 5.0 Mounting FreeXwire 6.0 Qflash T4 Remote Operation 7.0 Wireless TTL and Wireless Auto with Qflash 8.0 Miscellaneous 9.
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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. Rotate the dial to the desired Code, 0 through 7. To rotate, press the pad of your thumb on the dial and turn.
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3.0 Remote Flash set-up 3.1 Transmitter FW9T: Connect a sync-in cord from your camera PC nipple to FW9T Sync-In. Or use the optional FW12 to connect FreeWire to your camera’s hot shoe. (See Appendix A for other sync-in options.) If you want to sync a “local” flash as well as a remote 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 “-“.
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meter, and shutter will be activated together (and the camera will shoot as soon as it can). The MD Delay requires a two step motor drive cable listed in Appendix C. Motor drive cables will be added periodically, so please consult your dealer or the Quantum Web Site (qtm.com) for the latest models available. 5.0 Mounting FreeXwire FreeXwire units mount by several means: 5.1 Pole Mount Adapter 513: This item is included with your Receiver FW8R.
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5.4: Mounting with hook & loop tape: Two sets of hook & loop fasteners and one mounting pad are included in the package. 5.5: Important notes on antenna orientation: FreeWire STATUS TEST ON OFF 1 TM 2 3 4 FreeWire STATUS LOCAL ON RELAY OFF QUANTUM TM TEST LOCAL 1 2 3 4 RELAY QUANTUM At close range (about 50’ or 16m) antenna orientation is not critical. Antenna orientation matters more as distance between Transmitter FW9T and Receiver FW8R increases.
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SYNC OUT ON EXT Set Transmitter FW9T TTL switch to ON. 7.2 Receiver FW8R set-up Connect FW31 Accessory Cable between the Receiver FW8R and a Qflash 5d Accessory socket. Set Qflash to TTL mode. Set Receiver FW8R Range to NORM. MD SYNC OUT HI NORM RANGE CHANNEL 7.3 Connecting a local Qflash to the Transmitter FW9T: If you wish to use a local Qflash 5d to fire with the remote Qflash, connect the “Dw” series TTL Adapter to one Qflash Accessory socket.
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Select the correct type of Qflash TTL Adapter for your camera, from the list in Appendix D. The “FW” series of TTL adapters attach to Transmitter FW9T and to the camera hot shoe without cables. The “QF” series and “D” series of TTL Adapters connect to Transmitter FW9T accessory socket. Mount Transmitter FW9T on a bracket or other location.
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.0 Wireless Auto Control of Remote Qflash 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 photographer the ability to tailor her/his exposures to personal taste or experience. This mode will allow a any model of Qflash in Auto mode to control its exposure and the exposures of remote Qflashes. This set up does not require a camera with TTL capability nor a TTL Adapter.
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11.0 FreeXwire Performance Guide How to maximize performance, troubleshoot, and answer questions about Quantum’sFreeXwire 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.
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APPENDICIES Accessories may be changed or added periodically. Please consult you dealer or the Quantum Web page (www.qtm.com) for the latest models available. Appendix A -- Sync-in connections from camera to Transmitter FW9T Model Description From To Notes 434 435 470 Sync-in cord- 18” (.5m) Sync-in cord- 4’ (1.2m) Hasselblad sync cord Camera PC nipple Camera PC nipple Hasselblad “C” lens FreeWire Sync-In FreeWire Sync-In FreeWire Sync-In Coiled cord Coiled cord FW20 FW21 FW22 Sync-in cord- 18”(.
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Note on Sync-out and Sync-in cords: Paramount Cords makes many cords that fit FreeXwire. For reference, the Sync-in requires a 3.5mm phone plug, and the Sync-out fits a PC male plug. There is a second Sync-out connection on the Uni-Mod that fits a 3.5mm plug.
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QF18 QF19 QF20 QF22 QF23 QF24 QF25 * Rollei Hasselblad Bronica Mamiya Leica Contax Mamiya 645 FW59 FW60 FW64 FW65 FW series TTL Adapters connect directly to the Transmitter FW9T ** QF series TTL Adapters require a Uni-Mod connected toFreeXwire TX, unless a Qflash is also connected to the Accessory connector ofFreeXwire: Adapters models may be updated periodically. Please check the latest Quantum Price List at your dealer, or www.qtm.com. Look under Qflash andFreeXwire.
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[back cover] [box outs on this page shall be included] [logo] FCC Tested to comply with FCC standards CANADA: FCC ID: CEXFW8R/CEXFW9T FreeXwire models FW8R/FW9T This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including that which may cause undesired operation of the device.