Brilia Bare-Bulb TTL Flash BB-110C User manual

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OVERVIEW
FRONT
1. Flash tube
2. Flash head
3. Accessory locking knob
4. Tilt release button
5. AA battery compartment
6. Locking wheel
7. Mounting foot
8. External power pocket
9. Sensor
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BACK
1. Tilt angle scale
2. Rotation (swivel) angle scale
3. HSS/SCS button
4. Channel/group button
5. Power on/o button
6. Direction
7. Set button
8. Ready light/Test button
9. Mode button
10. PC sync socket
11. Backlight/custom function button
12. Slave mode button
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LCD PANEL
1. E-TTL (Canon TTL mode)/
i-TTL (Nikon TTL mode)
2. Power selector
3. Power trimming (EV)/
multi frequency setting/
TTL exposure compensation (EV)
4. Light induction mode
5. Flash mode
6. Channel
7. Group
8. Slave
9. Battery power display
10. Aperture value /FEB indicator
11. Overheating protection
12. Custom function
13. Second-curtain sync (SCS)
14. High-speed sync (HSS)
15. Optical slave 1/Optical slave 2 mode
16. M (manual flash)/Multi (multi mode)
17. Flash exposure bracketing (FEB)
18. Reflector
19. Diuser
20. Diuser ring
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WARNINGS
g Do not fire at close range directly into
the eyes of people or animals. This can
cause damage to the retina and may
even lead to blindness.
g To avoid overheating and damaging
your flash unit, please wait for at least
10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes
at full power.
g Do not disassemble or attempt to repair
this protect yourself. High-voltage
components inside can produce a
hazardous electric shock.
g Keep this product and its batteries out
of the reach of children.
g Use only the power sources specified in
this manual.
g Always switch the flash o before
changing the batteries.
g Always install AA batteries of the
same type, brand, and age. Do not
combine dierent types or brands, or
old and new batteries. This could cause
batteries to leak, overheat, or explode.
g Install batteries in the proper
orientation, according to the indicator in
the battery chamber. Installing batteries
in the reverse orientation could cause
them to leak, overheat, or explode.
g Do not use or store your BB-series TTL
Bare-Bulb Flash in flammable conditions
(such as environments containing
flammable gases or liquid chemicals).
This can damage the flash, start a fire,
or cause an electric shock.
g Do not clean the unit with agents
containing corrosive or flammable
substances such as paint thinner,
benzene, or nail polish remover.
g This product is not water resistant.
Keep it away from rain, snow, humidity,
and general moisture.
g Should the unit sustain physical
damage, do not touch any exposed
interior metal parts. If touched, they
may generate an electric shock or cause
a malfunction. Promptly remove the
batteries and take the product to an
authorized service center for repair.
g If you detect excessive heat, smoke, or
a burning smell coming from the flash,
immediately stop operation and remove
the power source to prevent the
product from igniting or melting. Take
the product to an authorized service
center for repair.
g Do not drop or otherwise cause a
strong physical impact to the unit, as
this can cause a malfunction that may
cause it to explode or ignite.
g Remove all batteries from the BB-110
before long-term storage in order to
prevent the product from igniting or
leaking corrosive liquids.
g Do not store or use the product at
temperatures above 104°F (40°C).
g Keep the power socket clean and free
of corrosion and dirt. Do not touch it
with your fingers. Corrosive elements
on the contacts can damage the
unit and prevent it from functioning
properly. The power socket may be
cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a
cotton swab.
g Dispose of used batteries properly.
Never heat them or throw them into a
fire, as this could cause the batteries to
leak corrosive liquids, generate heat, or
explode.
g All images are for illustrative purposes
only.
INSTALLING THE FLASH TUBE
Before installing the flash tube, make sure the device is switched o.
Remove all accessories from the accessory mount.
1. Using cotton gloves or a clean cloth, align the key on the base
stem of the flash tube with the notch in the socket.
2. With the flash tube aligned with the socket, insert the flash
tube into the flash tube socket. Press in firmly until secure.
REPLACING THE FLASH TUBE
Make sure the device is switched o and that all accessories are
removed from the accessory mount.
1. Use white cotton gloves or a clean cloth to firmly grasp the
flashtube and pull it from the socket.
2. To install the new bulb, follow the Installing the Flashtube
instructions above.
ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR AND DIFFUSER
1. Loosen the accessory locking knob by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Fit the reflector into the accessory mount and tighten the
accessory locking knob by turning it clockwise.
3. Place the diuser over the reflector and attach it with the
diuser ring.
POWERING THE FLASH
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The BB-110 can be powered by four AA batteries of several types.
• Lithium (1.5 V)
• Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) (1.2 V)
• Alkaline (1.5 V)
Note: For the fastest recycle times and longest battery life, lithium
or NiMH batteries are recommended.
To install the batteries, make sure the BB-110 is turned o and
follow these steps:
1. Press on the battery compartment door and slide it in the
direction of the arrow to open it.
2. Insert the AA batteries into the compartment. Be careful to
align the polarity of the batteries according to the diagram in
each battery slot.
3. Close the battery compartment door by pressing down and
sliding it into place in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Important! Replace all four batteries at the same time.
Do not mix battery types or brands, or use old and new
batteries together.
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL POWER PACK
Note: When the BB-110 is connected to an external power source,
the AA batteries must still be in the flash in order to operate.
To connect the flash to an external power pack, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the battery pack and
flash unit are turned o.
2. Remove the rubber cover of the
external power socket to expose it.
3. Plug the high-voltage power cable
into the output socket of the power
pack and the flash’s power socket.
4. Turn on the battery pack and then turn on the flash.
MOUNTING THE FLASH
To mount the flash on your camera, make sure the BB-110 is turned
o and follow these steps:
1. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the mounting foot all the way into the camera’s hot shoe.
3. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until snug. Do not
overtighten.
To dismount the flash from your camera, make sure the BB-110 is
turned o and follow these steps:
1. Turn the mounting foot lock counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the mounting foot out of the camera’s hot shoe.
Tripod or Light Stand Mounting
1. Screw the tripod/light stand mounting plate onto the mounting
stud of the tripod or light stand until secure.
2. Loosen the locking wheel and mount the flash onto the shoe
mount of the tripod/light stand plate.
3. Secure the flash by tightening the locking wheel.
Note: The mounting plate is designed so that the flash can stand
independently on a desk, table top, or other flat surface when
creative lighting eects are desired.
SETTING THE FLASH’S TILT AND ROTATION
To tilt the flash head, press and hold the Tilt Release and move the
flash head to the desired position.
To rotate the flash head, swivel the flash to the desired position.
GETTING
STARTED
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PRODUCT
MANUAL
BB-110C/BB-110N
Bare-Bulb TTL FLASH
with HSS for Canon/Nikon

BASIC
OPERATION
TURNING ON THE FLASH AND FIRING A TEST
BB-110N ONLY
Set your Nikon camera to Single Shot mode.
Set your camera’s Automatic Focus (AF) to On.
Note: Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for
details on how to set your camera.
Press and hold the On/O button for 2 seconds to turn
the flash on.
When the flash is ready to fire, the Ready light will glow
blue. If the flash is mounted on your camera, a flash
icon [ ] will also appear in the camera’s viewfinder.
To fire a test flash, press the Ready light/Test button.
Automatic power-saving function: After 60 seconds
of inactivity, the flash will automatically enter power-
saving mode to conserve battery life. Pushing any
button or tapping on the camera’s shutter release
button reactivates the flash to the screen and setting
that were last used.
• After 30 minutes of inactivity, the flash’s CPU
automatically shuts down. Restart the flash using
the On/O button.
• The battery indicator display will appear when the
battery power is low.
• During extended periods of inactivity, it is
recommended that you use the power button to
turn the flash o, and remove the batteries.
LCD illumination: Pressing the Backlight/Custom
Function button will illuminate the LCD screen for
15 seconds.
MOUNTING TO A BRACKET
Note: The PC sync socket on the BB-110 is only for
synchronous signal input, and not output.
To access the PC sync socket, follow these steps:
1. Pull back the contact
cover on the side of
the flash.
2. Use a PC sync cord
(available separately)
to connect your
camera’s PC sync
socket to the one in the flash.
USING AUTOMATIC TTL FLASH MODE
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through
the flash modes until the LCD displays TTL.
2. Make sure your camera is set to programmed,
automatic, shutter, or aperture priority mode.
3. Press the shutter release button on your
camera halfway to ensure that the camera is
communicating with the flash. The flash’s LCD will
display the camera’s aperture setting, and a flash
icon [ ] will appear in the camera’s viewfinder.
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE VALUE (EV)
In i-TTL (Nikon)/E-TTL (Canon) mode, press the Right/
Left buttons to raise or lower the EV. Press the center
button to set.
Note: Pressing the Up button activates FEB (Flash
Exposure Bracketing) settings. For more information
on FEB settings, see Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)
below. To leave FEB settings, press the Down button
until the FEB screen disappears. You will be returned to
the i-TTL/E-TTL screen.
USING THE MANUAL FLASH MODE
1. To enter Manual Mode, press the Mode button
repeatedly to cycle through the modes until M
(Manual Mode) is displayed at the top of the screen.
2. Press the Right/Left buttons to select the desired
power setting.
3. Press the Up/Down buttons to fine-tune the power
setting by increments of 1/3-stop.
4. Press Set to confirm.
Note: To avoid overheating the flash and damaging it,
wait at least 10 minutes after 10 continuous flashes
at full power. The flash will automatically enter thermal
protection mode if it overheats. The LCD will display [ ],
and flash firing will be disabled until the unit has cooled.
FLASH EXPOSURE BRACKETING (FEB)
1. In TTL mode, press the Up button to activate the
FEB function.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the EV
bracketing value from 0.3 to 3 in 1/3 increments.
3. Press the Right/Left buttons to adjust the exposure
value (EV) that is added to or subtracted from the
EV value determined by the camera. EV value ranges
from -3.0 to +3.0 in 1/3-stop increments.
4. Before each of the three shots, the FEB indicator will
display the current shot number. After the third shot,
FEB automatically shuts o.
Note: To prevent the FEB function from automatically
shutting o, set custom function 03 to “1” (o). See
Setting Custom Functions below for more information on
this feature.
FLASH EXPOSURE LOCK (FEL)
BB-110N (NIKON)
1. On your camera’s menu, set the Function (Fn) button
to FV Lock. Make sure live view is disabled.
2. Frame your image so the subject that you want to be
correctly exposed is in the center of your viewfinder.
3. Press the Fn button on your camera to enable FV
Lock. The flash will fire a test shot and lock its output
level , and the FEL indicator will appear in your
camera's viewfinder.
4. Reframe your image as desired and take the shot.
For more information about the flash exposure lock
feature, consult your camera’s manual.
BB-110C (CANON)
1. Make sure live view is disabled on your camera.
2. Frame your image so the subject that you want to be
correctly exposed is in the center of your viewfinder.
Press and hold the * button.
3. The flash will fire a test shot and lock its output level.
4. Reframe your image as desired and take the shot.
For more information about the flash exposure lock
feature, consult your camera’s manual.
USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS)
BB-110N (NIKON)
For Nikon cameras that oer FP (high-speed sync), it
must be set in the camera’s menu. Refer to your camera’s
user manual to set the camera to FP. Once selected, the
HSS icon will appear on the flash’s LCD.
BB-110C (CANON)
The BB-110C supports HSS on Canon cameras that oer
the setting. Select HSS by pressing the HSS/SCS button
repeatedly until the HSS icon appears on the LCD.
SECOND-CURTAIN SYNC (SCS)
BB-110N (NIKON)
The BB-110N supports SCS modes on cameras that oer
the setting. Consult your camera’s manual to activate it.
There is no SCS icon on the BB-110N LCD.
BB-110C (CANON)
The BB-110C supports SCS modes on cameras that oer
the setting. Select SCS by pressing the HSS/SCS button
repeatedly until the SCS icon appears on the LCD.
AUTOFOCUS (AF) ASSIST MODE
Autofocus assist will work only in Single-Shot Mode, with
AF on, and Custom Function 08 set to 0 (on). See Setting
Custom Functions below for more information on this
feature.
RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS
To reset to the factory defaults, simultaneously press
the Slave Mode button and HSS/SCS buttons. The main
i-TTL/E-TTL screen will appear on the LCD.
SETTING CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
1. Press and hold the Backlight/Custom Function
button to activate the custom function menu.
2. Scroll to the desired custom function by pressing the
Up or Down buttons.
3. Change the setting of the functions by pressing the
Right or Left buttons.
4. Press the Set button to confirm and exit the menu.
ADVANCED
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 11
″× 2.9″× 2.2″(28 × 7.5 × 5.7 cm)
Weight 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)
Head rotation 360° (180° right, 180° left)
Head tilt -7°–90°
Guide number 56 (ISO 100, 180 mm)
Flash coverage 18–180 mm (with reflector)
Flash duration 1/200–1/10,000 sec.
Recycle time 2.9 sec. (AA NiMH)
0.05–2.6 sec. (Bolt PP-400DR)
Manual mode power
output 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128
Slaves timing modes Instant Sync (S1), Skip Preflash (S2)
Slave sensor range Approx. 33′(10 m)
Power source AA batteries (×4), Optional external power pack
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The flash isn’t
being triggered
in slave mode,
or the flash is
not noticeable
in the picture.
• Be sure the main flash is within
transmission range (33′or 10 m)
and that the wireless sensor has a
clear line of sight with the
master flash.
• The ambient light may be too high.
• Make sure that the flash is set to
the appropriate slave mode.
The bottom of
the image
looks dark.
• Ensure that the proper sync speed
has been selected.
• Make sure that HSS is enabled.
• See your camera manual for sync
speed and HSS options.
There’s a
whining sound
coming from
the flash.
• This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction. When the
flash heats up from continuous
use, vibrations inside the unit may
cause this sound. It will dissipate
as the unit cools.
The flash is
stuck in a
hot shoe.
• Turn the locking wheel
counterclockwise until loose.
The flash is
turned on but
won’t fire.
• Check that the flash is connected
to a power source, the power
source is turned on, and the cables
are properly connected.
• If connected via hot shoe, make
sure the pin at the bottom, as well
as the hot shoe, are clean and free
of debris.
• If the flash has overheated, it will
need 10 to 15 minutes to cool
down before it can fire again.
CUSTOM FUNCTION NO. FUNCTION SET ID SETTING AND
DESCRIPTIONS
C. Fn-01 Auto power o 0 On
1 Off
C. Fn-03 Flash exposure bracketing
auto cancel
0 On
1 Off
C. Fn-04 Flash exposure bracketing
sequence
0 0, -, +
1 -, 0, +
C. Fn-08 AF-assist beam firing 0 On
1 Off
C. Fn-014 Audio alert 0 On
1 Off
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Brilia 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. The warranty
provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited
warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement,
at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails
during normal use of this product in its intended manner
and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the
product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty
provider. If the product has been discontinued, the
warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with
a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused
by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper
installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides
you with specific legal rights, and you may also have
additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Brilia Customer
Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective
product to Brilia along with the RMA number and proof
of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the
purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit
www.briliaflashes.com or call Customer Service
at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
Brilia is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.
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FREQUENCY FLASH OUTPUT LEVEL
1/1, 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128
1 1 30 50 70 80 99 99
2 1 2 4 70 80 99 99
3 1 2 2 7 80 99 99
4 1 2 2 4 16 99 99
5 1 2 2 3 8 99 99
6 1 2 2 3 6 99 99
7 1 1 2 3 5 25 99
8 1 1 2 2 5 15 99
9 1 1 2 2 4 10 99
10–11 1 1 2 2 4 6 99
12–13 1 1 2 2 3 6 99
13–15 1 1 2 2 3 5 99
15–19 1 1 2 2 3 5 36
20–99 1 1 2 2 3 5 20
USING MULTI (STROBOSCOPIC) MODE
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly until Multi is
displayed at the top of the screen.
2. Press the Set button, and the Hz value will
blink. Press the Right/Left buttons to adjust the
frequency of the flashes.
3. Press the Set button again, and the number of
flashes will blink. Use the Right/Left buttons to
adjust the number of flashes.
4. Press the Set button, and the power level will flash.
Use the Right/Left buttons to adjust the power
level.
5. Press the Set button to confirm your settings.
MULTI (STROBOSCOPIC) MODE REFERENCE CHART
This chart shows the maximum number of flashes
possible for any given frequency/flash output
combination.
USING YOUR BB-110 AS A WIRELESS SLAVE
TTL SLAVE TRIGGERING MODE
The BB-110 features compatibility with both Canon’s
E-TTL and Nikon’s i-TTL systems.
To select Canon or Nikon modes:
Press the Slave Mode button repeatedly to cycle
through the slave modes until E-TTL (Canon) or i-TTL
(Nikon) appears on the LCD.
Push Set button to confirm.
Setting the Channel and Group:
1. Press the Channel/Group (CH/GR) button, and the
channel indicator will blink.
2. Adjust the channel number by pressing the Right/
Left buttons.
3. Press the Channel/Group (CH/GR) button to make
the group indicator blink.
4. Adjust the group letter by pressing the Right/Left
buttons.
5. Press Set to confirm the group selection.
Note: When you activate one of the wireless slave
modes, the slave sensor will pulse red to indicate that it
is in receiving mode.
Tip: The Mode button is deactivated in Wireless Slave
mode. When you are ready to leave Wireless Slave
mode, press the Slave Mode button until manual mode
(M) appears on the LCD. Once in manual mode, you can
use the Mode button to select TTL, Manual, or Multi
modes.
MANUAL SLAVE TRIGGERING MODE
S1 AND S2 MODES
In order to ensure that the BB-110 fires in sync, there
are two dierent slave modes available: S1 and S2.
The S1 mode indicates that the slave flash unit will
fire on the first burst of light. Use this mode when the
master flash is set to manual mode.
The S2 setting indicates that the slave flash unit will
ignore the preflash and will fire on the second burst
of light. Use this mode when the master flash is set to
manual mode.
To select S1 or S2 modes:
Press the Slave Mode button to cycle through the slave
modes until S1 or S2 appears on the LCD.
Adjusting the flash power:
1. Press the Right/Left buttons to adjust the flash
power in whole increments from 1/1 to 1/128.
2. Press the Up button to fine-tune the power in
1/3-stop increments.
3. Press Set to confirm. GG2