[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
model FW7Q, FW8R
Digital Receivers
model FW9T
Digital Transmitter
Digital Wireless TTL Flash and Camera Trigger
DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA
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Contents
Section . . 24 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. Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 Channels 0 thru 7 Local, or on-camera flash Remote flash Hot Shoe Adapter FW12 Unimod FW11 Transceiver FW10w Receiver FW8R Transmitter FW9T Transceiver FW10 Glossary Qflash 2 series Qflash 4 series Qflash 5 series Receiver FW7Q refers to models QFT2, QFT2d, QFX2, QFX2d refers to models QFT4d, QFX4d refers to models QFT5d, QFX5d
FREEXWIRE Receiver dedicated for Qflash series 4 and 5. FREEXWIRE Transmitter FREEXWIRE Transceiver
(can be set as transmitter or receiver). [. . . ] D12w, D13w, etc. ) and Qflash series 5d flashes 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 converted to Dw series via software upgrades. 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. FW10w can not be directly connected to Dw series QTTL Adapters (sections 7. 1, 8. 1). 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 FW9T Accessory socket. Mount FW9T on a bracket or other convenient location.
7. 2 Receiver FW8R or FW7Q set-up Important: Set receivers FW7Q or FW8R to NORM range only for wireless TTL. Connect FW31 Accessory Cable between the Receiver FW8R and either Qflash 5 series Accessory socket. Qflash powers FREEXWIRE, and batteries are not needed, when it is connected with the QF31 cable. FW7Q plugs directly into a Qflash 5d series as described in Section 5. 4.
QFLASH 5D
FW8R
FW31 MOUNTING FW7Q
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 TTL Adapter to either Qflash Accessory socket. Connect the FW9T to the other Accessory socket with an FW31 accessory cable. FW9T
FW9T
Dw SERIES QTTL ADAPTER
Dw SERIES ADAPTER
FW31
Important: On left side of FW9T case set TTL switch to ON. FW31
12
13
8. 0 Wireless TTL control for Film Cameras 4. 0 (non pre-flash)
This mode allows a (non pre-flash) TTL camera 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. 8. 1 Transmitter FW9T set-up: Select the correct type of Qflash TTL Adapter 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 TTL Adapters 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. Mount FW9T on a bracket or other location, or use an FW series Adapter which mounts directly to the camera hot shoe.
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: A local Qflash connected to FW9T will sync with the remote flash and will also power the FW9T. Set Qflash to TTL mode.
FW9T
FW31
FW9T
QF, D or Dw SERIES ADAPTER
FW9T
9. 0 Wireless Auto Mode for any Qflash without 4. 0 TTL Adapters
FW SERIES TTL ADAPTERS SHOE MOUNT
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 give any model of Qflash wireless Auto mode control of remote Qflashes. [. . . ] (51g) 2x AAA cell alkaline, nicad, nickel-metal hydride, or lithium FW8R: receiving four synchronizations per minute: 24000 shots, 100 hours; FW9T: sending synchronizations shots per minute: 36000 shots, 150 hours Remaining battery life- after low battery signal (triple blink every 2 seconds): approx. 1-3 hours
Weight (w/ batteries):
FW52 FW53N
Batteries: Battery life:(alkaline):
FW57 FW59 FW60 FW64 FW65
D19w
D25w *
FW series TTL Adapters connect directly to the FREEXWIRE TX
FW7Q requires no batteries. Any FREEXWIRE connected to Qflash with FW31 cable requires no batteries. Maximum Range: Maximum flash rate: Maximum sync delay from camera trigger to remote flash: Minimum camera shutter speeds: See Section 11. [. . . ]