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Turning on the power to the flash unit (HVL-F46RM) Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver Photographing TTL flash photography Manual flash photography High-speed sync photography Multiple flash photography Firing a test-flash Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography (HVL-F60RM) Radio wireless flash photography Configuring the flash unit for radio wireless flash photography Wireless flash photography Multiple radio wireless flash photography with flash power level ratio control Multiple wireless flash photography Remote release photography (HVL-...
Turning on the power to the flash unit (HVL-F46RM) Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver Photographing TTL flash photography Manual flash photography High-speed sync photography Multiple flash photography Firing a test-flash Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography (HVL-F60RM) Radio wireless flash photography Configuring the flash unit for radio wireless flash photography Wireless flash photography Multiple radio wireless flash photography with flash power level ratio control Multiple wireless flash photography Remote release photography (HVL-...
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Customizing Registering/calling up a preference Customizing the button assignment Viewing the version information of this flash unit/the receiver unit Resetting the settings for the Quick Navi screen Restoring the factory default settings Notes on using/cleaning the flash unit Notes on use Specifications Specifications Guide number (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Guide number (HVL-F46RM) Radio wireless features Trademarks Troubleshooting Warning indications 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 3
Customizing Registering/calling up a preference Customizing the button assignment Viewing the version information of this flash unit/the receiver unit Resetting the settings for the Quick Navi screen Restoring the factory default settings Notes on using/cleaning the flash unit Notes on use Specifications Specifications Guide number (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Guide number (HVL-F46RM) Radio wireless features Trademarks Troubleshooting Warning indications 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 3
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... and the buttons (HVL-F60RM) light according to prevent unintentional operations. 7. Battery chamber door Mini-stand 1. Direction buttons 6. Dust and moisture resistant cover (HVL-F60RM2) 6. Power switch By selecting "LOCK," you press one of the buttons or use the control wheel on the flash unit to the backlight setting. 3. LCD panel 4. Release button 8. LEVEL -/+ button By using the control wheel once...
... and the buttons (HVL-F60RM) light according to prevent unintentional operations. 7. Battery chamber door Mini-stand 1. Direction buttons 6. Dust and moisture resistant cover (HVL-F60RM2) 6. Power switch By selecting "LOCK," you press one of the buttons or use the control wheel on the flash unit to the backlight setting. 3. LCD panel 4. Release button 8. LEVEL -/+ button By using the control wheel once...
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Battery chamber door Mini-stand 1. TEST button 3. Control wheel 4. Center button 5. Fn button 2. To change the backlight setting, select [BACKLIGHT] on the operation console 1. 7. Direction buttons 6. OFF: The backlight stays unlit. 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 9 Tripod ...use the control wheel on the flash unit to the backlight setting. Power switch By selecting "LOCK," you press one of the buttons or use the control wheel, the backlight for the LCD panel lights for 8 seconds. (factory default setting) ON: The backlight for the Multi Interface foot...
Battery chamber door Mini-stand 1. TEST button 3. Control wheel 4. Center button 5. Fn button 2. To change the backlight setting, select [BACKLIGHT] on the operation console 1. 7. Direction buttons 6. OFF: The backlight stays unlit. 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 9 Tripod ...use the control wheel on the flash unit to the backlight setting. Power switch By selecting "LOCK," you press one of the buttons or use the control wheel, the backlight for the LCD panel lights for 8 seconds. (factory default setting) ON: The backlight for the Multi Interface foot...
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... setting options. Setting items Descriptions Flash mode setting Wireless mode setting Setting options TTL(*)/MANUAL/MULTI/flash off/GROUP HVL-F60RM: WL OFF(*)/CMD/RCV(radio control) WL OFF(*)/CTRL/RMT(optical control) HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM: WL OFF(*)/CMD/RCV(radio control) High-speed sync setting HVL-F60RM: ON(*)/OFF HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM: ON/OFF(*) Flash coverage (zoom) setting HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: AUTO(*)/20-200 HVL-F46RM: AUTO(*)/24-105 Calling up pre-registered settings Flash compensation setting Flash power level setting OFF(*)/MR1/MR2 -3.0 - +3.0 HVL-F60RM/HVL...
... setting options. Setting items Descriptions Flash mode setting Wireless mode setting Setting options TTL(*)/MANUAL/MULTI/flash off/GROUP HVL-F60RM: WL OFF(*)/CMD/RCV(radio control) WL OFF(*)/CTRL/RMT(optical control) HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM: WL OFF(*)/CMD/RCV(radio control) High-speed sync setting HVL-F60RM: ON(*)/OFF HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM: ON/OFF(*) Flash coverage (zoom) setting HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: AUTO(*)/20-200 HVL-F46RM: AUTO(*)/24-105 Calling up pre-registered settings Flash compensation setting Flash power level setting OFF(*)/MR1/MR2 -3.0 - +3.0 HVL-F60RM/HVL...
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... External Battery F60RM2) Adaptor is connected TEST Test-flash setting TTL LEVEL MEMORY (HVLF60RM/HVL-F60RM2) TTL level memory setting LEVEL STEP Step of flash power level setting CUSTOM KEY Custom key settings / SELECT (HVL-F60RM) Wireless control type setting RECEIVER SET Receiver settings CH SET Channel setting (radio control) CH SET (HVL-F60RM) Channel setting (optical control) REMOTE RELEASE (HVLF60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Remote release mode setting WITH RELEASE (HVLF60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Remote release sync flash setting PAIRING Pairing PAIRED DEVICE List...
... External Battery F60RM2) Adaptor is connected TEST Test-flash setting TTL LEVEL MEMORY (HVLF60RM/HVL-F60RM2) TTL level memory setting LEVEL STEP Step of flash power level setting CUSTOM KEY Custom key settings / SELECT (HVL-F60RM) Wireless control type setting RECEIVER SET Receiver settings CH SET Channel setting (radio control) CH SET (HVL-F60RM) Channel setting (optical control) REMOTE RELEASE (HVLF60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Remote release mode setting WITH RELEASE (HVLF60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Remote release sync flash setting PAIRING Pairing PAIRED DEVICE List...
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... that you can directly modify the flash compensation and the flash power level simply by pressing the LEVEL -/+ button ( ). Related Topic Customizing the button assignment 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 15 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Direct setting (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) You can select a wireless group simply with the button when you use the LEVEL -/+ button to a button...
... that you can directly modify the flash compensation and the flash power level simply by pressing the LEVEL -/+ button ( ). Related Topic Customizing the button assignment 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 15 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Direct setting (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) You can select a wireless group simply with the button when you use the LEVEL -/+ button to a button...
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... is blinking: The batteries are running out of power, the low-battery indicator is displayed on the LCD panel as an off the power switch on the connected camera (except for DSLR-A100) automatically places the flash unit in 60 minutes. You can set up When you replace the batteries. Power-saving mode If the flash unit is left unused for wireless flash photography. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Turning...
... is blinking: The batteries are running out of power, the low-battery indicator is displayed on the LCD panel as an off the power switch on the connected camera (except for DSLR-A100) automatically places the flash unit in 60 minutes. You can set up When you replace the batteries. Power-saving mode If the flash unit is left unused for wireless flash photography. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Turning...
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.... Replace the batteries. When the flash unit is used as a warning. Turning off to specify the power-saving timer for wireless flash photography. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Turning on the connected camera (except for DSLR-A100) automatically places the flash unit in power-saving mode. When the flash unit is not capable of the flash unit lights in orange. 31 When is blinking: The batteries are running out of power. Checking the remaining battery power When...
.... Replace the batteries. When the flash unit is used as a warning. Turning off to specify the power-saving timer for wireless flash photography. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Turning on the connected camera (except for DSLR-A100) automatically places the flash unit in power-saving mode. When the flash unit is not capable of the flash unit lights in orange. 31 When is blinking: The batteries are running out of power. Checking the remaining battery power When...
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... the flash unit, however, only the compensation value specified on the camera. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM TTL flash photography TTL-flash mode measures the light from 0.7 m to the P-TTL metering. HVL-F46RM: You can press the LEVEL -/+ button to change the flash range unit, use [LEVEL STEP] on the MENU screen. [0.3 EV]: Changes the flash power level setting in steps of 0.3 EV. [0.5 EV]: Changes the flash power level setting in the operating instructions supplied...
... the flash unit, however, only the compensation value specified on the camera. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM TTL flash photography TTL-flash mode measures the light from 0.7 m to the P-TTL metering. HVL-F46RM: You can press the LEVEL -/+ button to change the flash range unit, use [LEVEL STEP] on the MENU screen. [0.3 EV]: Changes the flash power level setting in steps of 0.3 EV. [0.5 EV]: Changes the flash power level setting in the operating instructions supplied...
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... function setting, use [TTL LEVEL MEMORY] on the MENU screen. You can specify the flash power level in MANUAL flash mode on using the TTL level memory function (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) During multiple wireless flash photography (group flash photography), the guide number changes according to 1/256 (darkest). HVL-F46RM: Press the +/- Increasing the flash power by one level (e.g. 1/1 → 1/2) is used for each flash unit. To retain an appropriate flash power level, specify a different wireless group for multiple wireless flash...
... function setting, use [TTL LEVEL MEMORY] on the MENU screen. You can specify the flash power level in MANUAL flash mode on using the TTL level memory function (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) During multiple wireless flash photography (group flash photography), the guide number changes according to 1/256 (darkest). HVL-F46RM: Press the +/- Increasing the flash power by one level (e.g. 1/1 → 1/2) is used for each flash unit. To retain an appropriate flash power level, specify a different wireless group for multiple wireless flash...
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... M shooting mode of focus and accentuating the front subject. Note If you set the flash power level to the proper level by using the high-speed shutter. When [ON] is selected: 1/128 When [OFF] is selected: 1/256* * For HVL-F46RM, the minimum value is limited to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at least MANUAL 1/2 for photography. Flash sync speed Flash photography is...
... M shooting mode of focus and accentuating the front subject. Note If you set the flash power level to the proper level by using the high-speed shutter. When [ON] is selected: 1/128 When [OFF] is selected: 1/256* * For HVL-F46RM, the minimum value is limited to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at least MANUAL 1/2 for photography. Flash sync speed Flash photography is...
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...When using the alkaline batteries (HVL-F46RM) Flash power Flash frequencies...100* 100* 100* "100*" indicates 100 or greater. 41 4 Press the shutter button to fire), press the shutter button on the camera. When using the alkaline batteries (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Flash Flash frequencies (Hz) power levels 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 9 8 7 6...TEST button lights in the following tables as guidelines. Maximum number for the flash count in MULTI flash mode Due to the limited battery capacity, the maximum numbers that you can specify for the flash count in MULTI flash mode are listed...
...When using the alkaline batteries (HVL-F46RM) Flash power Flash frequencies...100* 100* 100* "100*" indicates 100 or greater. 41 4 Press the shutter button to fire), press the shutter button on the camera. When using the alkaline batteries (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Flash Flash frequencies (Hz) power levels 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 9 8 7 6...TEST button lights in the following tables as guidelines. Maximum number for the flash count in MULTI flash mode Due to the limited battery capacity, the maximum numbers that you can specify for the flash count in MULTI flash mode are listed...
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Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Wireless flash photography You can use the commander unit to trigger the flash operation of the same model or a radio wireless commander specified as the commander unit ([CMD] is selected) to the camera. another flash unit of this flash unit (receiver unit) are wirelessly connected and ready to fire. For selecting the flash mode on the camera, refer to the camera : Commander unit (CMD) : HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM (RCV) As the...
Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Wireless flash photography You can use the commander unit to trigger the flash operation of the same model or a radio wireless commander specified as the commander unit ([CMD] is selected) to the camera. another flash unit of this flash unit (receiver unit) are wirelessly connected and ready to fire. For selecting the flash mode on the camera, refer to the camera : Commander unit (CMD) : HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM (RCV) As the...
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... the manual focus mode for the camera or the lens and adjust the focus manually. To use the remote release sync flash function to control multiple flash units to a camera with the clip-on the receiver unit and attach the receiver unit to the operating instructions supplied with the camera. In addition, the shutter release of the camera with the receiver unit connected lags behind the shutter release of the camera with...
... the manual focus mode for the camera or the lens and adjust the focus manually. To use the remote release sync flash function to control multiple flash units to a camera with the clip-on the receiver unit and attach the receiver unit to the operating instructions supplied with the camera. In addition, the shutter release of the camera with the receiver unit connected lags behind the shutter release of the camera with...
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... the zoom setting on the commander unit is selected for the receiver unit. Note To enable the commander unit to enable [RCV REMOTE] on the commander unit and select [RECEIVER SET]. 1. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Changing the settings of individual receiver units When you perform multiple flash photography, for example, you can change the wireless group setting and the zoom setting of individual receiver units, you...
... the zoom setting on the commander unit is selected for the receiver unit. Note To enable the commander unit to enable [RCV REMOTE] on the commander unit and select [RECEIVER SET]. 1. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Changing the settings of individual receiver units When you perform multiple flash photography, for example, you can change the wireless group setting and the zoom setting of individual receiver units, you...
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.... For firing a test-flash with the attached flash unit. 4 Place the camera and this flash unit. 5 Make sure that [RMT] is selected for [WL READY LAMP] on the MENU screen, the AF illuminator on the camera. Related Topic 56 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Wireless flash photography (HVL-F60RM) You can use the built-in flash of the camera or attach another flash unit model (HVL-F20M, HVL-F32M, HVL-F43M, HVL-F45RM, HVL-F60M, etc...
.... For firing a test-flash with the attached flash unit. 4 Place the camera and this flash unit. 5 Make sure that [RMT] is selected for [WL READY LAMP] on the MENU screen, the AF illuminator on the camera. Related Topic 56 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Wireless flash photography (HVL-F60RM) You can use the built-in flash of the camera or attach another flash unit model (HVL-F20M, HVL-F32M, HVL-F43M, HVL-F45RM, HVL-F60M, etc...
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... MENU button ( ) and select [LIGHT MODE]. 2 Press the center button to the camera, the LED beam may not be obstructed by the lens end. 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 62 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Using the LED light for video shooting (HVL-F60RM) You can use the LED light of the lens attached to turn it off, press the center...
... MENU button ( ) and select [LIGHT MODE]. 2 Press the center button to the camera, the LED beam may not be obstructed by the lens end. 4-735-263-12(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 62 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Using the LED light for video shooting (HVL-F60RM) You can use the LED light of the lens attached to turn it off, press the center...
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Commander unit flash setting F46RM) FLASH DISTRIBUT. HSS High-speed sync setting - RATIO CONTROL Lighting ratio setting - (*1)(*2) 77 Flash distribution setting - The following lists the functions and the controls available for direct flash power setting ZOOM Flash coverage (zoom) setting CMD/CTRL FLASH (HVL-F60RM) Commander/Control unit flash setting CMD FLASH (HVL-F60RM2/HVL- Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Customizing the button assignment You can assign a function of your choice to some of the controls on the operation console: the direction ...
Commander unit flash setting F46RM) FLASH DISTRIBUT. HSS High-speed sync setting - RATIO CONTROL Lighting ratio setting - (*1)(*2) 77 Flash distribution setting - The following lists the functions and the controls available for direct flash power setting ZOOM Flash coverage (zoom) setting CMD/CTRL FLASH (HVL-F60RM) Commander/Control unit flash setting CMD FLASH (HVL-F60RM2/HVL- Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Customizing the button assignment You can assign a function of your choice to some of the controls on the operation console: the direction ...
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..., the flash unit may cause a burn. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Notes on use In addition to this Help Guide, please read "Before use" or "Notes on use" in the battery chamber door when closing the battery chamber door, press it firmly in order to prevent heating and degradation of the camera and flash unit. Be careful not to injure yourself by new batteries may...
..., the flash unit may cause a burn. Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM Notes on use In addition to this Help Guide, please read "Before use" or "Notes on use" in the battery chamber door when closing the battery chamber door, press it firmly in order to prevent heating and degradation of the camera and flash unit. Be careful not to injure yourself by new batteries may...