Aurora Lite Bank FRECON2 User manual
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Thank you for your purchase.
FRECON2 can be used to wirelessly synchronize the flash lights with the
camera and to remotely control any of the flash lights with built-in
FROCON2 radio system, including flash power control and modeling light
control. FRECON2 also features a co-channel relay function, the perfect
solution for triggering a remote camera in sync with remote flash lights.
Please read this user manual as well as the user manual provided with
your camera and flash light which works with FRECON2 before use.
For your safety
Before using your product, please read the following safety precaution
carefully to ensure correct and safe use.
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair it.
Do not use the product in the presence of flammable or explosive gas.
The product is not waterproof. Please keep away from rain, snow and high
humidity conditions.
Do not expose the product to high temperature over 45°C (e.g. left in a car
trunk).
Do not clean the product with organic solvent or alcohol-based liquid.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required
when the product is used by children. Supervise children while they are
using the product.
Consult local authorities on the proper disposal or recycling of a battery.
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RED 2014/53/EU
Declaration of Conformity EC
Hereby, Aurora Lite Bank Co., Ltd. declares that this product is in compliance
with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU. This product can be used with EU member states.
FCC Statement
FCC ID: 2AEJW-E2
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
Company name : AURORA LITE BANK Co., Ltd.
Equipment Name : FRECON2 transceiver
Model Name : FRECON2
Manufactured Date : AUGUST /2020
Manufacturer / Country : AURORA LITE BANK Co.,
Ltd. / CHINA
R-CS-XXX-YYYYYYYYYYYYYY
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures;
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly
approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this
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.
RF Exposure information
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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I. Parts
II. Getting Started
Installing the batteries
Turning FRECON2 on/off
Connecting to the camera
III. States and Modes
IV. Basic Functions and Buttons
State and Mode Adjustment
Channel Selection
Group Selection
Remote Control ‒ Head Control; Model Control; Energy Adjustment
Master Mode
Command Confirmation
Test Function
Slave Button
Alarm Button
Beeper Button
Auto Power Off
Factory Settings
V. Operating Instructions
Remote Flash Synchronization
Release of Remote Camera 1
Relay
VI. Specifications
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Table of Contents
I. Parts (Figure1)
Channel Indicators (1-8)
Channel Button
Group Indicators (A-F)
Group Button
Energy Adjustment Buttons
<+> Increase, <-> Decrease
Head Control Button
Slave Button
Model Control Button
Alarm Button
Command Indicator
Power Button
Master Button
Test Button
Beeper Button for FRECON2
Mode Indicators
(TRANSMIT, RECEIVE)
Mode Adjustment Button
USB Port
In Port (3.5mm)
Out Port (3.5mm)
Mounting Foot Lock Lever
Hot Shoe Mounting Foot
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II. Getting Started
Installing the batteries (Figure 2)
Via hot shoe (Figure 3)
Turning FRECON2 on/off
Connecting to the camera
1. Open the battery cover from the back of FRECON2.
2. Install 2 AAA batteries in accordance with the illustrated direction inside
the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery cover in place.
1. Turn on: Press the Power Button (11) to turn on the FRECON2, the
Channel indicator (1) and Group indicator (3) light up.
2. Turn off: Press and hold the Power Button (11) until all indicators light off.
1. Turn off the camera and FRECON2.
2. Slide the Hot Shoe Mounting Foot (21) of the FRECON2 into the
camera’s hot shoe mount.
3. Lock the FRECON2 by sliding the Mounting Foot Lock Lever (20) to the
right until the lock lever clicks in place.
4. Turn on the camera and FRECON2 and the shooting mode of the camera
to manual.
(Figure 2)
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Via Flash Sync Cable (3.5mm - PC, Sold seperately) (Figure 4)
5. To detach FRECON2, press the lock-release button on the Mounting
Foot Lock Lever (20) while slide the lock all the way back to the left, then
slide the FRECON2 out of camera’s hot shoe mount.
1. Turn off the camera and FRECON2.
2. Insert the 3.5mm Plug of the flash sync cable into the in Port (18) of
FRECON2.
3. Insert the PC Plug of the flash sync cable into the PC terminal of the
camera. For proper connection with the camera or flash light, consult
the user manual of the actual camera or flash light at the same time.
4. Turn on the camera and FRECON2 and set the shooting mode of the
camera to manual.
(Figure 3)
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III. States and Modes
FRECON2
Standard State
Transmit Mode
Receive Mode
Transmit Mode
Receive Mode
Relay State
1. The following states and modes are available in FRECON2.
2. Select the appropriate state and mode as described in this manual in
actual use.
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IV. Basic Functions and Buttons
State and Mode Adjustment
Channel Selection
Group Selection
1. Press the Mode Adjustment Button (16) to set the FRECON2 to Transmit
Mode or Receive Mode.
Mode Indicator (15) indicates the selected mode.
2. Press and hold the Mode Adjustment Button (16) for 5 seconds to enter
into Relay State or to exit and return to the Standard State.
Mode Indicator (15) blinks green in Standard State.
Mode Indicator (15) blinks red in Relay State.
1. Channel selection is used to select one of eight specific frequencies in the
2.4GHz band.
2. Press the Channel Button (2) to select the channel.
The Channel Indicator (1) corresponding to the selected channel (1-8)
is illuminated.
1. Groups are used to allow radio control of selected flash lights.
2. All flash lights that are assigned to the same group under the same
channel will be controlled by FRECON2 simultaneously.
3. Press the Group Button (4) to select the group.
The Group Indicator (3) corresponding to the selected group (A-F) is
illuminated.
4. Press the Master Button (12), all Groups are selected and will be affected
by the remote control commands.
The Group indicators (A-F)(3) are all illuminated.
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Remote Control ‒ Head Control; Model Control; Energy Adjustment
1. FRECON2 can remotely radio control all flash lights with built-in
FRECON2 radio system functionally.
2. Both the Channel and Group settings on the FRECON2 unit must match
the Channel and Group settings of the flash lights.
3. Press the Head Control Button (6) to turn on or off the flash lights.
4. Press the Model Control Button (8) to turn on or off the modeling light.
5. Press the Energy Adjustment Button (5) to increases or decreases the
flash output energy.
<+> represents increase.
<-> represents decrease.
Short press Energy Adjustment Button (<1 second) to adjust the
flash output level in 1/10 f-stop increments at a normal speed.
Long press Energy Adjustment Button (>1 second) to adjust the flash
output energy level in 1/10 f-stop increments at a higher speed.
If the energy level of any flash light in the group is in maximum or
minimum position, all energy levels will remain unchanged.*
Master Mode
1. In Master mode, the same remote control command is sent to all Groups
on the selected Channel.
2. Press the Master Button (12), all Groups are selected and will be affected
by the remote control commands.
Command Confirmation
1. If the output energy of a flash light has been set to maximum or minimum
level, then the flash cannot continue to increase or decrease its output
energy as commanded by the FRECON2.
2. At the point the flash light will make continuous and short beeps to
signal that the command was not executed.
3. The energy of all flash lights in the group will remain unchanged.
Test Function
Press the Test Button (13) to manually transmit a sync signal for remote
camera shutter release or flash triggering to verify expected functionally.
Slave Button
Press the Slave Button (7) to activate the optical sensor in the flash lights.
When Slave Button is turned on, it would trigger the flash light upon
sensing lighting by nearby flash lights. To turn the Slave Button off, press it
once again.
Alarm Button
Press the Alarm Button (9) to activate beeping sound when the flash light is
ready to fire upon full recharging. Press the button once again to deactivate
beeping but only to have dimming to confirm ready status.
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Beeper Button for FRECON2
1. Press the Beeper Button (14) to turn on or off the FRECON2 button beep.
There will be no beep when pressing the Beeper Button (14) to turn
off the beeper.
There will be a long beep when pressing the Beeper Button (14) to
turn on the beeper.
2. There will be a long beep when FRECON2 is turned on regardless of
whether the beeper is turned on or not.
3. Some functions are not supported in certain modes; there will be no
beep when the corresponding button is pressed even if the beeper is
turned on. For example, functions of energy adjustment, model control
and etc. are when the Energy Adjustment Button (5) or Model Control
Button (8) is pressed.
Auto Power Off
1. When FRECON2 is turned on, press the Power Button (11) and the
Command Indicator(10) blinks one time (lights up for approx.. 0.3 seconds),
indicating that the Auto Power Off functionality is enabled, the FRECON2
is automatically turned off after 30 minutes of inactivity.
2. When FRECON2 is turned on, press the Power Button (11) and if the
Command Indicator (10) lights up for approx. 2 seconds, indicating that
the Auto Power Off functionality is disabled, the FRECON2 will remain on
until the battery is exhausted.
Factory Settings
1. Ensure that the FRECON2 is turned off.
2. The factory setting of FRECON2 is Channel 1, Group A.
V. Operating Instructions
Precautions for Use
Before starting all of the following operations, please turn off FRECON2
as well as the camera and flash lights which work with FRECON2, and
turn on all units after the connection is completed.
FRECON2 standard packaging is with no flash sync cable. The cables
involved in the following operations are sold separately.
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Remote Flash Synchronization
1. Synchronize and remotely control the flash lights with built-in
Aurora FRECON2 radio system. (Figure 5)
(Figure 5)
Connect the FRECON2 to the camera.
(Via hot shoe or flash sync cable)
Set the flash lights to synchronization via radio.
Set the FRECON2 and the flash lights to the same radio channel.
Select the same group settings for all flash heads that shall be
controlled simultaneously.
Set the Group of FRECON2 to the same as the group setting for the
flash heads to be controlled, or select all groups on FRECON2.
Press the Test Button (13) on the FRECON2 to verify the flash heads
fire as expected.
Turn all flash heads in the selected group(s) on/off by pressing the
Head Control Buttons (6) on the FRECON2.
Flash sync cable
FRECON2 (a)
FRECON2 (b)
2. Synchronize the flash light without built-in AURORA FRECON2
radio system (Figure 6)
Turn the modeling light in the selected group(s) on/off by pressing
the Model Control Button (8) on the FRECON2.
Increase/decrease the energy level of the selected group(s) by
pressing the Energy Adjustment Button (5) on the FRECON2.
Two FRECON2 units are required ‒ FRECON2 (a) and FRECON2 (b).
Set FRECON2 (a) to Transmit Mode (Mode Indicator (15) <TRANSMIT>
blinks green and connect it to the camera (via hot shoe or flash
sync cable).
Set FRECON2 (b) to Receive Mode (Mode Indicator (15) <RECEIVE>
blinks green), use a flash sync cable to connect the Out Port (19) on
the FRECON2 to the flash light’s sync input socket (or PC terminal
depends on the flash light).*
Set FRECON2 (a) and FRECON2 (b) to the same radio channel.
(Figure 6)
* For proper connection with the camera or flash light, consult the user manual
of the actual camera or flash light at the same time.
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FRECON2 (b)
FRECON2 (a)
Camera release cable
Release of Remote Camera
3. Using FRECON2 as a wired shutter release. (Figure 7)
Press the Test Button (13) on the FRECON2 (a) to verify that the flash
light fires as expected.
When working with the flash light without built-in FRECON2 radio
system, only sync trigger functionality is supported.
Two FRECON2 units are required - FRECON2 (a) and FRECON2 (b).
Set FRECON2 (b) to Receive Mode (Mode Indicator (15) <RECEIVE>
blinks green), use a camera release cable corresponding to the
camera in use to connect the Out Port (19) on the FRECON2 to the
remote control terminal on the camera.*
Hand hold FRECON2 (a) and set it to Transmit Mode (Mode Indicator
(15) <TRANSMIT> blinks green).
Set FRECON2 (a) and FRECON2 (b) to the same radio channel.
(Figure 7)
* For proper connection with the camera or flash light, consult the user manual
of the actual camera or flash light at the same time.
*** For a single shot, set the camera to single mode. If the camera is set to
continuous mode, the camera will continue shooting as long as the Test
Button (13) is held down; because of a lag effect, the camera might take a few
more shots after the Test Button (13) has been released.
FRECON2 (b)
Camera release cable
4. Using FRECON2 as a wired shutter release. (Figure 8)
Press and hold down the Test Button (13) on the handheld
FRECON2 (a) until the camera is released. ***
Under the same situation as in Section 3, press and hold down the
Test Button (13) on the FRECON2 (b) can also release the camera
directly, to use one single FRECON2 a wired shutter release.
(Figure 8)
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FRECON2 (a)
FRECON2 (b)
Camera release cable
Relay
5. Relay (to work with the flash lights with built-in FRECON2 radio
system).(Figure 9)
Two FRECON2 units are required ‒ FRECON2 (a) and FRECON (b).
Attach FRECON2 (b) to the camera’s hot shoe mount.
(A flash sync cable can also be used to connect the In Port (18) on the
FRECON2 (b) to the PC terminal on the camera instead of hot shoe c
onnection.)
Use a camera release cable corresponding to the camera in use to
connect the Out Port (19) on the FRECON2 (b) to the remote control
(Figure 9)
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