VE-WCN, VE-WCC, VE-WCSMI, VE-WCSO Wireless Controller for Venture TTL 600 Ws Monolight INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................................3 Overview....................................................................... 4-8 Precautions..................................................................9-10 Installing the Batteries....................................................11 Mounting the Controller..................................................11 Powering On...................................................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing Impact. The Impact Venture Wireless Controller is a compact wireless 2.4 GHz transmitter that provides the Venture TTL 600 Monolight with through-thelens (TTL) and high-speed sync (HSS) functionality. It allows the user to control and trigger the flash from a distance of up to 328′ (100 m) via 2.4 GHz wireless transmission. It also sets channels, groups, and ID numbers, and adjusts monolight and modeling lamp power output.
Overview 1. Group buttons Activates the group so that flash output, modeling light, and TTL setting can be adjusted. When used with the PRO. button, adjusts the modeling light power (modeling light mode F3-0 and F3-1 only). When used with the CH/ MASTER button (double-press), selects the master channel. 4 2. Status LED 3. MENU button 5. Confirms and saves all setting adjustments. Cycles through manual, TTL, and lockout modes for each group. Pressing while powering on restores factory presets. 4.
Overview (continued) 7. CELL button Turns Cell (slave) mode on or off for the selected group. 8. TEST button Test-fires the monolight(s). Wakes up the unit from sleep mode.
Overview (continued) 1. CH/MASTER button Single-press used with the and buttons selects the channel. Double-press used with GROUP button selects master group. Pressing and holding while powering on and using the and buttons selects the ID number. 6 2. PRO. button Enables modeling light brightness adjustment. 3. Power switch 4. Locking wheel 5. Mounting foot Proprietary TTL shoe for Sony, Sony MIS, Canon, or Nikon. 6. Battery compartment 7. PC.SYNC ports For PC sync cable connection to camera.
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Overview (continued) LCD screen: 7. EV Adjustment 1. Channel indicator 8. Manual mode 2. Power column 9. Battery icon 3. Modeling light column 10. CELL icon 4. Group indicators 11. HSS icon1 5. Lock-out mode 12. SCS icon1 6. TTL mode 13. Modeling light output level 1 8 HSS and SCS are always available through your camera settings. Certain camera models will not enable the display of the HSS of SCS icons on the LCD screen. (See page 19.
Precautions ⚠⚡ • The Venture Wireless TTL Controller’s 2.4 GHz radio signal can be affected by electrical current, magnetic fields, radio signals, wireless routers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. Buildings, walls, trees, fences, or cars can also impede the controller’s performance. If your Venture Wireless TTL Controller will not communicate • with your flash, move it to a slightly different location that is free of obstructions or interference.
Precautions ⚠⚡ (continued) • Keep out of the reach of children. • Observe caution when handling batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Use only the batteries listed in this manual. Make certain to align batteries with the correct polarity. • • 10 Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries before leaving the product unattended for prolonged periods or when no charge remains.
Installing the Batteries The Venture Wireless TTL Controller runs on two AAA alkaline, lithium, or NiMH batteries. 1. 2. Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the tab and flipping the door open. Mounting the Controller 3. Close the battery compartment door until it clicks shut. Note: During long periods of inactivity, remove the batteries from the battery compartment. 1. With the power of all devices turned off, slide the controller’s mounting foot into the camera’s hot shoe. 2.
Powering On Move the power switch to the ON position. When you operate the Venture TTL Controller for the first time, the factory presets will appear on the LCD screen. CH 12 ENERGY MODEL For subsequent operation, the controller will display the last settings that were selected. Restoring Factory Presets To restore the factory presets, turn the power off. Press and hold the MENU button while turning the power back on.
Channel Selection The Venture Wireless Controller offers nine selectable channels (1–9). To set the channel, follow these steps: 1. Press the CH/MASTER button. CH will blink on the LCD screen. 2. Use the and buttons to select a channel. 3. Press ENTER to set the channel. Note: • Channel and ID settings on the Venture TTL 600 monolight must be changed manually. Refer to the Venture TTL 600’s user manual for instructions on how to set the channel number.
Setting the Master Group 14 Any of the three groups can be set as the master group. To set the master group, follow these steps: 3. Press ENTER to set the master group. The new master group icon will be highlighted. 1. Press the CH/MASTER button twice. The icon of the selected master group will blink. 2. While the master group icon is blinking, press the group button you want to designate as the master. The new master group icon will now blink.
Setting the ID Number The Venture Wireless Controller has 100 selectable ID numbers to ensure that your Venture Monolight is not triggered by another controller. To set the ID number, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the CH/MASTER button while turning the power on. The ID number will appear on the screen. 3. 2. Use the + or – buttons to select the ID number: • Press to change the ID number by single digits. • Press and hold to change the ID number in increments of 10.
TTL Mode 16 When the Venture TTL Controller is connected to a compatible camera via hot shoe or PC cable, it can set the appropriate flash level automatically, in conjunction with the camera’s throughthe-lens (TTL) metering system. 1. Press the appropriate group button. 2. Press the MENU button once or twice until the TTL mode is displayed. To select TTL mode, do the following: 3. Press ENTER to set TTL mode.
TTL Mode (continued) Important! Notes: To take advantage of the Venture TTL Controller’s functions, make sure your Venture TTL 600 monolight(s) are set to the proper channel, group, and ID number. Refer to the Venture TTL 600’s user manual for information on setting these parameters. • The Venture TTL 600 will remain in auto (AU) mode when the controller is turned off. In order to switch the monolight back to manual mode, turn it off and then turn it back on.
TTL Mode (continued) 18 Adjusting the EV 3. The EV can be set from -3.0 to +3.0 in 1/3-stop increments for each group. To adjust the EV, follow these steps: Press the and buttons to raise or lower the EV in 1/3-stop increments. 4. Press ENTER to set the EV value. 1. Make sure the group is in TTL mode. 2. Press the appropriate group button. The group icon will blink. Repeat these steps to adjust the EV for other groups that are in TTL mode.
High-Speed Sync (HSS) Second Curtain Sync (SCS) High-speed sync lets you use shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 second. HSS is always available with the Venture Wireless Controller. See your camera’s manual to check for your camera’s fastest shutter speed and setting for HSS. For Nikon and Sony cameras, refer to your camera’s manual to activate SCS. The Venture wireless controller will automatically switch to SCS mode.
Manual Mode 1. 20 Press the appropriate group button, and then press the MENU button once or twice until the manual mode is displayed. Press ENTER to set manual mode. The LCD on the Venture TTL 600 will immediately switch to manual mode, and power output in fractions will appear on the monolight’s LCD screen. 2. To adjust the exposure, select the group by pressing the appropriate group button, and then press the and buttons to adjust the value. 3. Press ENTER to set the exposure.
Firing a Test Lockout Mode 1. Lockout mode prevents the Venture TTL Controller from triggering the monolights set to the selected group. The settings for TTL and Manual modes are stored in the controller’s memory and can be reestablished on the monolight when those modes are reselected on the controller. Make sure the Venture TTL 600 is set to the same channel, group, and ID number as the Venture TTL Controller. 2. Set the flash power output to the desired brightness. 3.
Using the Modeling Light The Venture TTL 600’s modeling light can be activated in all modes by pressing the MODEL button. CH 22 ENERGY MODEL To adjust the modeling light brightness level, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Venture TTL 600 is set to Modeling light mode F3-0 or F3-1. (See the Venture TTL 600’s user manual for information on setting modeling light modes.) 2. Press the PRO button and then press the button for the group you want to adjust. The group icon and MODEL will blink.
Using the Modeling Light (continued) 3. While the group icon and MODEL are blinking, press the and buttons to dim or brighten the modeling light from 10% to 100%. CH ENERGY MODEL Note: The modeling light brightness level is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD screen. It represents the modeling light power setting for the selected group. To see the modeling light setting for each individual group, press the appropriate group button. 4. Press ENTER to set the modeling light power. 5.
Cell (Slave) Mode In Cell mode, the Venture TTL 600 uses its built-in optical sensor and fires when it detects a burst of light from another flash. Cell mode can be selected for each group individually. 24 To set the Cell mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the group you want to select is in manual mode, and press the appropriate group button. The group icon will blink. 2. Press the CELL button. The CELL indicator will appear on the LCD screen. Repeat these steps for other groups as desired.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The controller won’t power on. Make sure the batteries are properly installed. If using rechargeable batteries, make sure they are fully charged. The controller doesn’t respond when I press the buttons. The controller is in power-saving mode. Press the TEST button to activate the controller. If the controller is mounted on a camera’s hot shoe, pressing the shutter button halfway will also reactivate the controller. The TEST button doesn’t fire the flash.
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Solution I can’t adjust the brightness of the modeling light from the controller. The Venture TTL 600 monolight is set to either modeling light mode F3-2 or F3-3. When set to these modeling light modes, the modeling light brightness is set by changing the flash output power. To adjust the modeling light brightness from the Venture controller, set the Venture TTL 600 to either modeling light modes F3-0 or F3-1.
Specifications Frequency 2.4 GHz Operating range Up to 328′ (100 m) Channels 9 (1–9) Dimensions 1″ × 2.375″ × 3″(1.3 × 6 × 7.6 cm) Groups 3 (A, B, C) Weight (with batteries) 3.1 oz. (88 g) Connections 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm sync ports, Mini-B USB Battery 2× AAA 1.5 V alkaline, lithium, or NiMH batteries FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
One-Year Limited Warranty This Impact product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
