Hahnel MODUS 360RT User manual

Instruction Manual
English | German | French
Wireless Speedlight
for Canon

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Modus 360RT. The Modus 360RT is
a Speedlight for CANON series cameras and and is compatible with
CANON TTL flash metering.
• Before starting to shoot, be sure to read this manual
• When reading this manual also refer to the camera’s Instruction
Manual
Conventions & assumptions
• The manual is based on the assumption that all devices including
the camera are turned on
• Reference page numbers are indicated by (page **)
• The caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problems
• The Note symbol gives supplemental information

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Contents
1 Introduction
• Safety precaution - Warnings & Cautions 4
• Nomenclature
• Body 6
• Control Panel 7
• LCD Panel 7
• Nomenclature - Viper Mini
• Control Panel 8
• LCD Screen 9
2 Getting started
• What’s in the box – Modus 360RT 10
• What’s in the box – Wireless Kit Modus 360RT 10
• Battery and charger 10
• Attaching to camera 12
• Power Management 12
3 Flash Mode – TTL / M / Multi
• Flash Mode - TTL Autoflash 13
• FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) 14
• HSS (High Speed Sync) 14
• 2nd Curtain Sync 14
• Flash Mode - Manual Flash 15
• Flash output power range 15
• Optical O1 Secondary unit setting 15
• Optical O2 Secondary unit setting 15
• Flash Mode - MULTI Flash 16
4 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) Control
• Wireless settings 17
• Master unit Setting 18
• Slave unit Setting 18
• On Camera (No wireless) Setting 18
• Master “Group-Mode” setting 18
• DCM (Digital channel matching) 19
• Master - Viper Mini or Modus 600RT 19
• Slave - Modus 360RT 20
• Modus 360RT Reset 21
• TTL - Fully automatic wireless flash shooting 21
• M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 22
• MULTI: Wireless Flash Shooting with repeating flash
stroboscopic 23

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5 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) using Viper
Mini Transmitter
• DCM (Digital Channel Matching) 24
• Viper Mini group Mode Setting 24
Group Power Control setting for Manual and TTL FEC 24
• Multi Mode 25
• Sync Modes 25
6 Other Applications
• LED light 25
• Auto Focus Asist Beam 26
• Bounce Flash 26
• Catchlight Panel 26
• Zoom – Setting the Flash Coverage and using Wide Panel 27
• C.Fn – Setting Custom Functions 28
• Protection Functions 28
• Technical Data 30
• Troubleshooting 31
• Firmware Upgrade 32
• Maintenance 33
Introduction
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Warnings:
Failure to observe the instructions below may result in loss of life
or serious bodily injury.To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical
leakage, explosions, and electrical shock, follow the safeguards
below:
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical
contacts of the product, accessories, connecting cables, etc.
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not
specified in the instruction Manual. Do not use any deformed or
modified batteries, or the product, if it is damaged.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the product or
batteries. Do not apply heat or solder to the batteries. Do not store
batteries with metal objects. Do not expose the batteries to fire or
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mechanical shock.
• Do not place batteries in a microwave, cooker or high pressure
container.
• Do not use the product in locations where there is flammable gas.
• Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High voltage internal
parts may cause electrical shock. If you drop the equipment and the
casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the
exposed parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
• Do not store the product in dusty or humid places or in locations
with lots of oil smoke. Do not store battery in charger.
• Keep the batteries and other accessories out of the reach of
children and infants.
• Do not drop product or battery in fire or water.
• Do not expose product or battery to excessive temperature (below
0ºC or above 40ºC) or strong direct sunlight.
• Battery temperature while on charge or in use should never
increase above 60ºC/140ºF. If higher temperature occurs, stop
using and stop charging immediately.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to
clean the product.
Caution:
• Failure to observe the instructions below may result in serious
bodily injury or damage to property.
• When the product is not in use for a prolonged period, make sure
to remove the batteries before storing.
• When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with
tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries may cause
a fire or an explosion. Dispose of battery in accordance with the
appropriate local regulations.
• Do not store or leave product or battery in trunk or on dashboard of
a vehicle or in direct sunlight or with a high interior temperature as
overheating can result in burns if touched, leaking,fire or explosion.
• Do not fire the flash with the flash head (light-emitting unit) in
contact with a human body or any object; doing so may result in
the risk of burns and fire.
• Do not fire the flash near the eyes. Keep the flash unit at least 1m
(3.3 feet) away from face. It may hurt or damage the eyes. Using
bounce flash to reduce light intensity is also recommended.

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Nomenclature - Body
01. Catchlight Panel
02. Built-in Wide Panel
03. Flash Head
04. LED Light
05. Optical Control Sensor
06. Hot shoe
07. Battery Compartment
08. Li-ion battery Pack HLX-MD2
09. USB Port
10. LCD Panel
11. Quick Lock ring
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01
04
02
03
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Nomenclature - Control Panel
Nomenclature - LCD Panel
12. - Mode selection button
13. - Zoom button
14. – Sync selection button
15. - Group selection button
15. 01/02 Selection Button in Manual
Mode
16. - ON/OFF button
17. Select Dial
18. – Set button
19. Test button & Flash ready
indicator
20. – Custom function button
(long press)
21. - Wireless mode button
(long press)
22. - LED mode (long press )
23 Reset & open channel
buttons (dual long press 13 & 14)
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13 14
12 15
21
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On Camera Shooting
• TTL Mode
• Manual Mode
: Auto Zoom
: Battery Status
Manual zoom
focal length
: Standard optical trigger
: Preflash optical trigger
:
TTL autoflash
: Manual flash
Flash exposure
compensation
Manual flash
output
: High-speed sync

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• Multi mode
• Slave unit
Flash frequency
Flash mode
: Master
: Slave
Number of flashes
: Stroboscopic flash
Output power
Gr: Group
Gr: Group
: 2.4GHz
wireless mode
: 2.4GHz
wireless mode
Radio control shooting
• Master unit
Nomenclature - Viper Mini
A
13
5
7
2
4
6
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• Multi Mode
Group
Group
(A) Group A
(B) Group B
(C) Group C
(1) Test - button
(2) ON/OFF - button
(3) SEL - select button
(4) Select Dial
(5) LCD Screen
(6) Quick Lock Ring
(7) Micro USB - firmware update
Nomenclature - Viper Mini LCD Screen
: TTL
: Manual
Flash mode
: High-speed sync
Output power
Manual output
power
: Flash
frequency
Flash exposure
compensation
: Number
of flashes
• The Viper Mini transmitter is included in the “Modus 360RT Wireless
Kit” and sold separately.

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Getting Started
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What’s in the Modus 360RT?
What’s in the Modus 360RT Wireless Kit
Battery and Charger
1. Modus 360RT Speedlight
2. Mini Stand
3. Li-ion Battery Pack
4. Battery Charger
1. Modus 360RT Speedlight
2. Mini Stand
3. Li-ion Battery Pack
4. Battery Charger
5. Micro USB Cable
The Modus 360RT uses a lithium ion battery HLX-MD2 and it must be
charged before use
• Use only the MD2 charger to charge the battery
• Remove battery from charger when charging is finished and
disconnect charger from mains. A fully charged battery will offer more
than 400 flashes at full power and even more when power level is
reduced. The composition and construction of the MD2 battery pack
offers very reliable and fast refresh time for the Speedlight.
• How to store the battery
When not in use remove battery from the charger or the Speedlight
and store battery in a cool and dry place. Exposing the battery to higher
temperature can shorten the lifetime of the battery. Store the battery
almost empty (one bar in the battery level indicator) when not used for
a long period of time. For optimum battery life use battery regularly and
if not used for more than 6 months charge the battery fully and use it
with the Modus 360RT until the battery level is down to 1 bar again
before storage.
• Battery Lifetime
The lifetime of a rechargeable battery is limited. The capacity will drop
progressively with use and age of battery pack. Replace the battery
pack when the flash cycle time becomes longer or the number of
5. Micro USB Cable
6. Protection Case
7. Instruction Manual
6. Protection Case
7. Instruction Manual
8 Viper Mini Transmitter
9. 2 x AA Batteries

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flashes reduces noticeably. The battery lifetime can vary substantially
depending on storage, operation conditions and exposure to unsuitable
environmental conditions.
Caution
• Do not short circuit the battery
• Do not drop battery into water or fire
• Do not drop or dismantle or subject the batteries to strong impact or
continuous mechanical shock
• Stop using the battery if the battery has any signs of damage or bulging
to housing and dispose of battery in accordance with the appropriate
local regulations
• How to charge the battery
The HLX-MD2 battery must be charged before use. Use only the
supplied MD2 charger to charge the battery. Connect the MD2 charger
to a USB adapter (min 5V 2 Amp) with the supplied Micro USB
Cable. To start the charge insert the HLX-MD2 battery into the MD2
charger and the red LED bar will start to illuminate, indicating that the
battery is charging. Green LED bar indicates full charge. Remove the
battery from charger when fully charged.
• Fitting and Removing the Battery
1. To fit the battery, push the battery
compartment cover downward
and open it.
2. According to the triangle sign on
the battery pack, insert it into the
compartment.
3. Now close the compartment
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• Battery Level Indication
Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the
remaining battery level.
Attaching to Camera
Power Management
Long press the Power button to power the flash unit on or off.
• Used on camera or as a master flash, it will turn the power off
automatically after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use.
Battery Level indication
2 bars
1 bar
no bar
no bar “Flashing”
Status
Full
Some remaining power
Low
The battery level is going to run out
immediately. Please recharge the
battery as soon as possible.
b
c
a
1. Attach the Speedlight to the
camera. Slip the flash’s mounting
foot into the camera’s hotshoe
all the way.
2. Secure the Speedlight. Rotate
the lock ring to the right until it
clicks into position.
3. Detach the Speedlight:
a) Push the release button.
b) Rotate the lock ring to
the left until it is loosened.
c) Slide the speedlight off the
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Flash Mode – TTL Autoflash
In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work together to calculate
the correct exposure for the subject and the background. In this mode,
multiple TTL functions are available: FEC, HSS, second curtain sync,
etc. These can be controlled with the Modus 360RT or from the camera
directly.
Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode.The LCD
panel will display <TTL>.
• Press the camera release button halfway to focus.
• When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a preflash
that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash output, the
instant before the photo is taken.
Pressing the camera shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will
wake up the flash unit.
• Used as a slave flash, it will enter sleep mode after approx. 60
minutes. Pressing any flash button will wake up the speedlight.
• Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash
is used off camera. (See C.Fn-St page 28)
Flash Mode
TTL / M / Multi
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This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and MULTI
(Stroboscopic). If camera shooting mode is set to fully automatic, some
modes may not be available.
• Press < MODE > Mode Selection
Button and the flash mode will
display on the LCD panel one by
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• < > FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops.
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is
needed based on the environment.
< > High-Speed Sync
Press the <SYNC> button and < - HSS> is displayed on the LCD
panel. Now you can set the camera shutter speed higher than 1/250.
< > Second-Curtain Sync (Rear-Curtain Sync)
Press the <SYNC> button again < > is displayed on the LCD
panel.
Press the <SYNC> button again to return to first curtain sync.
Setting FEC:
1 Press the <SET> Button and the
flash exposure compensation
amount will be highlighted on the
LCD panel
2 Turn the Select Dial to set the
amount.
● “0.3”means 1/3 step, “0.7”means
2/3 step.
● To cancel the flash exposure
compensation, set the amount
to “0”.
3 Press < SET > button again to
confirm the setting.
• With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the
effective range.
• Try to avoid using high-speed sync flash, to extend the flash tube’s
lifetime.
• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive
high-speed flashes.
• MULTI Flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
• LCD will display “Hi” (blinking for 3 sec.) when flash output is up
to maximum value. If the photo is underexposed, adjust camera
parameters accordingly.
• LCD will display “Lo” (blinking for 3 sec.) when flash output is
at minimum value. If the photo is overexposed, adjust camera
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Flash Mode – Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power
in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a
handheld flash meter to determine the required flash output.
• Flash Output Power Range
The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms of
f/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output. For example, when
you decrease the flash output: 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-0.7, or increase the flash
output:1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, 1/1.
• Optical O1- Standard optical wireless triggering
Remove the Modus360RT from the camera hot shoe. Set it to manual mode
and press the <GR> button to switch on O1. With this function, the flash will
be triggered optically and will fire synchronously when a second main flash
fires. The second main flash is typically also in Manual mode and is on the
camera hot shoe. The off camera flash in O1 and the main flash must have a
clear optical path between them. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
• Optical O2 - Preflash optical wireless triggering
Remove the Modus360RT from the camera hot shoe. Set it to manual mode
and press the <GR> button to switch on O2. With this function, the flash will
be triggered optically and will fire synchronously when a second main flash
fires. The second main flash is typically in TTL mode and is on the camera
hot shoe. The off camera flash in O2 and the main flash must have a clear
optical path between them. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
1. Press < MODE > button so that
< > is displayed
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a
desired flash output amount
• In high-speed sync mode, the
adjustable flash range is 1/16~1/1
1/1 1/2 1/4
1/1-0.3 1/2-0.3 ------1/1-0.7 1/2-0.7
1/2+0.7 1/4+0.7 ------1/2+0.3 1/4+0.3
• O1 and O2 optic triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.
• Press button <SYNC> to activate the “ HSS” when in O1/O2
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Flash Mode: MULTI Flash (stroboscopic)
With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used
to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph.
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed
as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output power.
1 Press <MODE> button so that
<Multi> is displayed.
2 Turn the Select Dial to choose a
desired flash output.
3 Set the flash frequency and flash
times.
• Press the <SET> Button to select
the flash frequency. Turn the Select
Dial to set the number.
• Press the <SET> Button again to
select the flash times. Turn the
Select Dial to set the number.
• Press <SET> to lock selection.
• Calculating the Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing
stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it
on the camera.
• Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter
Speed
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is
5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use
stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession
• After 10 times, allow the Speedlight to rest for at least 15 minutes.
If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in
succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the
flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the
Speedlight.
• Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject
against a dark background
• Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
• A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash
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You can easily create various lighting effects using the wireless 2.4GHz
control function. The system is designed so that the settings of the
“Master” attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wireless
slave Speedlights. Up to three slave groups can work in TTL / M / Multi
or OFF mode
• Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
• If the camera’s is set to fully automatic, some modes may not be
available.
• In this user manual, “Master unit” refers to the flash on a camera and
“Slave unit” refers to an off camera flash controlled wirelessly from
the master unit.
• The “Modus 360RT” as a “Master unit” can control “Slave units”
wirelessly. “Slave units” can be “Modus 360RT” or “Modus 600RT”
speedlights, or flashguns fitted to “Viper TTL” or “Captur receivers”.
• The “Modus 360RT” as a “Slave” unit can be controlled wirelessly
from a “master unit”.A “Master unit” can be a “Modus 360RT” or a
“Modus 600RT” speedlight; a “Viper TTL” or a “Viper Mini” transmitter;
or a “Captur transmitter”, “Module Pro” or “Module Timer”.
• The “Master” can control multiple slave units in the same group or in
separate groups.
Flash output Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6-7 8-9
1/4 6 3 2 2 2 2 2
1/8 14 14 6 4 3 3 3
1/16 30 30 30 20 10 8 5
1/32 60 60 60 50 50 40 12
1/64 90 90 90 80 80 70 60
1/128 90 90 90 90 90 90 80
Wireless Flash
Photography:
(2.4GHz) Control
4
Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal
flash and wireless flash. For
normal flash shooting, be sure
to set the wireless setting to OFF
ON OFF
Wireless
Flash Normal Flash

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• Master Unit Setting
• Slave Unit Setting
• On Camera Setting
• “Master” Group - Mode setting
• Press the < > button for 2
seconds so that < wireless
icon > is blinking.
• Turn the <Select Dial> until the
< icon> is displayed on
the LCD panel.
• Press < SET > button
• Press the < > button for 2
seconds so that < wireless
icon > is blinking.
• Turn the <Select Dial> until the
< icon> is displayed on
the LCD panel.
• Press < SET > button
• Press the < > button for 2 seconds so that < wireless icon > is
blinking.
• Turn the <Select Dial> until only the < wireless icon > is blinking
on the LCD panel.
• Press < SET > button
1) On the “”unit, press the
<GR> button to select groups:
Groups A, B, and C are for the off
camera slave units. The master
unit is also in group A.Then press
the < MODE > button to select the
“Flash Mode” (OFF/TTL/M mode)
for that particular group. Repeat
this for all groups to the desired
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+ 2 Sec.
2) Press the <MODE> Button for
2 seconds to switch to Multi
(stroboscopic) Group Mode.
3) All groups switch to Multi mode.
4) Press the <MODE> Button for 2
seconds to exit Multi mode.
See page 16 for details and how to
set the multi values.
1. Press and hold the < test > button
while you switch on the unit,
< > then release the
< test > button. The display will
show Co di ng
• The “Master” Unit is part of group “A”
• The settings selected on the “Master” unit will automatically be set
wirelessly on the corresponding “slave” units.
• You can assign several “Slave” units to the same group- they will all
have the same settings.
• All Three groups, A/B/C, can have their modes set independently.
Setting the DCM (Digital Channel Matching)
When they are shipped, the Modus360RT and Viper Mini are set to
a 2.4GHz “open channel” and can be used immediately. To avoid
interference with other flash systems, we recommend to DCM (Digital
Channel Match) your units on to a “closed” channel. DCM also allows
you to integrate other, different, units like the Modus600RT and Captur
range into your set up.
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2. If you are not using a Viper Mini as
a master unit, then use a Modus
360RT as the Master unit
• Press and hold the <MODE> while
you switch on the unit < icon
button >.
• A red LCD will light up and will
show <>
3. To DCM a Modus360RT as a slave
• Press and hold the < ZOOM >
button while you switch on the unit
pressing < icon > button.
• A red LCD will light up and will
show < >
• If the < > Icon flashes then
it means that it cannot detect a
master unit to match to.
4. Additional Modus360RT can be
matched as slave units to this
master in the same way. Do not
switch off the master unit until all
slave units have been matched.
• To DCM a Modus360RT as a slave
• The “Master” unit must be on all the time and show <Co di ng>/
<MASTER> whilst all the “Salves” are DCM matched
Once all slave units are DCM matched, reboot the master and all slaves
by turning OFF/ON
• Once all devices are DCM matched they will memorise their unique
ID even if power is removed. Therefore you only need to DCM your
set once
• You can DCM match all hahnel wireless devices which share the same
DCM matching system (i.e. Modus 600RT, Modus 360RT, Viper TTL
Transmitter and Receiver, Viper Mini Transmitter, Captur Transmitter
and Receiver, Captur Module Pro, Captur Module Timer.
• If you add more Speedlights or hahnel wireless devices to your set,
then you need to carry out DCM matching again for all of your units.