INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Nissin Air System (NAS) is a Nissin wirelessly remote control flash light system, designed by Nissin. It consists of a Nissin radio commander (NAS commander) and the Nissin wireless flash (NAS flash) and Nissin radio receiver (NAS receiver) as remote slave units. Insert Air 10s on the camera hot shoe as a NAS commander. The signal of Air 10s is transmitted by using 2.4 GHz transmission. Transmission distance is approx. 100m (330 ft.) (Metal/ Wire/ Wall/ another 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product. WARNING This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage if not followed as described. The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back to the repair service station or the store where you bought it from.
Names of the Components 1 8 4 2 5 6 3 7 13 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 1 X-terminal 9 NAS connection light 2 Micro SD card slot 10 Channel Dial (for firmware update) 11 Pilot button (Test flash button) 3 Wireless remote shutter 12 Power On/Off button 4 Bounce lock 13 Open Mode button 5 Tripod Screw 14 Power Pack socket 6 Shutter cable socket (2.
Preparation before use. Before starting wireless flash shooting. Inserting batteries Applicable Battery Type - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or NiMH batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment door. 1 2 2. Insert 8 x size AA batteries in battery case as shown in the picture. 3. Insert the battery case and lock the battery door. Make sure white dot at same side as shown in the picture. CAUTIONS 1. It is recommended to use batteries of the same brand and replace all at the same time. 2.
Basic Operation Mounting MG10 on the camera 1. Turn off MG10. 2. Insert the short side of bracket into the side rail of the MG10 and tighten the wheel. 3. Put the camera on the bracket and tighten the mounting screw. 4. Slide the mounting foot of Air 10s into the hotshoe on the camera Removing MG10 from the camera 1. Turn off MG10. 2. Loosen the mounting screw at bottom side. CAUTIONS Do not use the Air 10s as a holder to pick up the whole camera system.
Zoom head and light diffusing panel Using light diffuser / filter holder with zoom head 1. Turn off MG10. 1 2. Insert the flash gel between zoom head & filter holder. 2 3. Insert the diffuser / filter holder in 1 & put the diffuser / Filter holder lid on 2 . Zoom head 1. Turn off MG10. 2. Pull out the zoom head base 1 & slide out the zoom head 2 . 2 1 3. The (49 x 72 mm) head fit most of the standard flash mount acessories in the market.
NAS Wireless Flash Shooting Pairing Setting To perform wireless shooting, set the Nissin Air 10s commander and NAS slave unit with the following procedure. After pairing is completed, both of them will memorize the data and there will be no need to pair again after the units are switched on and off. Step 1: Set all NAS flashes and NAS receivers to pairing mode. Nissin flash MG10 1. Make sure the Nissin MG10 is off. 2. Rotate the "Ch" channel dial to "Auto" auto channel mode. 3.
Basic Groups and Advanced groups There are basic groups and advance groups for controlling the Nissin Air10s. They allow the user to pair an unlimited amount of slave units. They mainly divided into two kinds of groups: A B C D TTL mode M mode M/TTL mode Basic groups and advance groups can be use at the same time for different strobes. Example: Use the i60A in basic group A on manual, use two MG10 in advance group A & D in TTL and manual mode.
Open Mode (only works with Air 10s) The NAS system is using an independent identity (ID) function to access strobes, the NAS strobes will not be affected by other commanders whenever they are using the same channel in the same location. A slave unit of Nissin flash or Nissin receiver can only be controlled by one and only one NAS commander with pairing in default setting. MG10 offers “Open Mode” ,a new function (only works with Air 10s), on the pairing setting.
Wireless remote shutter MG10 with Air 10s provide wireless remote shutter. User allow to use remote shutter to control camera on MG10. Using with Air 10s 1. Slide the mounting foot of Air 10s into the hotshoe of the camera. 2. Connect the shutter cable between Air 10s & the camera. 3. Turn MG10 Group Dial to for using wireless remote shutter.
Flash power control The Nissin MG10 can only be used in wireless mode with a NAS commander like the Nissin Air 10s. All exposure setting functions will be controlled by this NAS commander. (X-sync please refer to P.16) TTL and M exposure mode switch In Basic groups mode: Press the button. A B C D In Advanced groups mode: To set different exposure mode in each group: 1. Press the Group Selection button.
Flash Exposure Control All the following setting have to be carried out on the control of the commander order on the commander Air 10s. TTL flash exposure compensation 1. Press the Group Selection button, the group letters blink. 2. Rotate the Operation Dial to increase or decrease the TTL flash exposure compensation. The settings of TTL auto exposure compensation on Nissin Air 10s starts from -2EV to + 2EV and controlled by 1 / 3EV step interval.
Flash Exposure Control All the following setting have to be carried out on the control of the commander order on the commander Air 10s. M manual flash mode power control 1. Press the Group Selection button, the group letter blinks. 2. Rotate the Operation Dial to increase or decrease the flash power of the group selected. The setting of M mode on Air 10s starts from 1/256 (minimum) to 1/1 (Full), and controlled by 1/3 step intervals.
Flash power control (X-Sync) Connecting with X-Sync cable 1. Turn off MG10 and camera. 2. Plug the cable into X-terminal on camera & MG10. Power control 1. Turn Group Dial to for using x-sync. 2.
Zoom head setting Nissin MG10 offers "A" auto zoom mode and manual zoom mode. 1. Hold the on Air 10s for 2 seconds. 2. Press the group selection button until the the desired letter(s) blink. Rotate the Operation Dial to change the Zoom head position setting. The focal length is representing the flash angle. Rotate the Operation Dial in anti-clockwise direction to decrease the value of the focal length of zoom head. Keep rotating anti-clockwise to change the "A" automatic zoom mode at the end.
M. Zoom Since the different focal length of the lens are suitable for different angles of the shooting range, the focal length is getting shorter at the same sensors size. Which means that the smaller focal length lens with larger angle in the view, the flash area coverage will be larger. Nissin MG10 Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters) Zooming Position Flash Power Level (Guide No.
Modeling light Normal flashguns have a very short flash duration. In order to estimate and control the flash more efficiently, the modeling light on slave unit can be used. It is a constant light for the user to estimate and preview the light before shooting(flash emitting). Turn on/off the modeling light 1. Press the Group Selection button(s), the group letter(s) blink. 2. Press to switch the group’s modeling on/off. 3. Press the Group Selection button again when setup completed.
High Speed Synchronize ( HSS / FP ) Flashgun supports shutter speed limitation on X-Sync (maximum speed synchronize to flash) on SLR / DSLR /Mirrorless Cameras in general. If it does not support HSS function of the camera, faster shutter speed settings than the maximum synchronize speed will block the flash gun. With faster shutter speeds than the maximum sync speed some part(s) of the image area would be shaded by the moving shutter leaves within the flash duration.
Buzz (Beep sound) on strobes All settings of strobes are controlled by the commander wirelessly after the pairing is completed. If the strobes buzzer is on, a “Beep” sound will be heard when the Strobe is charging and not ready to flash. The “Beep” sound will be heard everytime when there is any change made through the commander. Air 10s Beep or Buzzer on & off switch Hold button to switch the buzzer (on strobes) on or off. When “no buzzer” logo is displayed in LCD, it means that the beep sound is off.
External Power Pack Socket (sell separately) ! Make sure to switch o�ff both the Power Pack and the flash unit before use. Connecting the Power Pack 1. Use the compatible flash power supply cable for MG10. Hold the connector of the flash power supply cable in front of the socket with both guide marks on the connector and on the socket coinciding and insert it into the socket straightly. You can plug the connector into either socket 1 or socket 2. 2.
Firmware update procedure To start the firmware update procedure, you need to have: The computer (Windows or Mac) connected to the Internet A Micro SD/SDHC card (recommend 4GB-32GB) and Micro SD card reader. MG10 with 8pcs of full re-charged AA batteries or 2pcs of full recharged 26650 Lithium ion battery. 1. Download the Firmware file(s). Click here to download firmware files: http: //www.nissindigital.com/firmware.html 2. Insert Micro SD/SDHC card to the card reader and connect to the computer. 3.
Specifications Guide no. (at ISO 100) Continuous flashes Zoom coverage Power source Recycling time Number of flashes (Approx.
Warranty In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the warranty. 1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner’s manual. 2. The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not an authorized repair service. 3. When the product is used with the cameras not applicable, lens, adaptors or such accessories produced by the third party. 4. Fault or defect caused by fire, earthquake, flood, public pollution and such natural accident. 5.
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo http://www.nissin-japan.com Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www.nissindigital.com Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. MG10.Rev.0614.4.
