User Manual
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 Introduction
Thank you for choosing Bolt.
The Bolt VM-1000 is a full-featured wireless macro 
flash for your Nikon, Canon, or Sony camera. This 
advanced digital flash system puts creative control 
in your hands with a broad range of automatic and 
manual features. It can be used to illuminate close-up 
subjects with multi-flash setups and flexible wireless 
communication.
Enjoy automatic TTL settings with the ability to use 
up to three groups and sixteen channels without 
interference. Change auto flash compensation values 
or set flash power manually. With the included Macro 
Flash Ring, you can use up to four VM-1010 flash units. 
You’ll be able to experiment with light and customize 
lighting settings to illuminate close-up subjects.
Table of Contents
Precautions ..........................................................3
Contents ...............................................................5
Overview ..............................................................6
Battery Installation ............................................. 12
Transceiver and Flash Setup .............................. 14
VM-1010 Flash Settings and Controls ................ 20
VM-1020 Transceiver Settings and Controls ......22
Specifications .....................................................32
Troubleshooting .................................................34
Firmware Upgrade .............................................35
FCC Compliance .................................................35










