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Instruction
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Wireless Speedlight
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Modus 600RT.
The Modus 600RT is a Speedlight for Canon EOS series
cameras and is compatible with the E-TTL II Auto ash
system. Older generation E-TTL/TTL Autoash system
and (Type-B camera) will work also with some features not
available.
• 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 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 5
• Nomenclature
• Body 7
• Control Panel 8
• LCD Panel in ve modes 10
• Nomenclature - Viper TTL Transmitter 11
2 Getting started
• Wireless Kit - Whats in the box 13
• Wireless Pro Kit - Whats in the box 13
• Battery and charger 13
• Attaching to camera 15
• Power Management 17
• Flash Mode - E-TTL Autoash
• FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) 16
• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) 17
• FEL (Flash Exposure Lock) 17
• HSS (High Speed Sync) 18
• 2nd Curtain Sync 18
• Flash Mode - Manual Flash 19
• Flash output power range 19
• Optical O1 Secondary unit setting 19
• Optical O2 Secondary unit setting 19
• Flash Mode - Multi: Stroboscopic Flash 20
• Calcualting the shuter speed 20
• Number of ashes / ash frequency
= shutter speed 20
3 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) Control
• Master/Slave wireless ash lighting 21
• Wireless multiple ash shooting 22
• Wireless settings
• Master unit Setting 23
• Slave unit Setting 23
• Master unit ash ON/OFF 24
• DCM (Digital channel matching) 24
• Master - Viper TTL or Modus 600RT 24
• Slave - Modus 600RT 24
• Modus 600RT Reset 25
• ETTL - Fully automatic wireless ash shooting 25
• Using Automatic wireless ash with multiple slave units 26
• Adavnced setting with fully automatic wireless ash 27
• Multiple master unit 27
• ETTL shooting Flash Ratio A:B 27
• ETTL shooting Flash Ratio A:B:C 28
• M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 29
• MULTI: Wireless Flash Shooting with Multi Flash 30
• GR - Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each
Group 30
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4 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission
• Wireless settings 32
• Master unit setting 33
• Slave unit setting 33
• Master unit ash ON/OFF 33
• Setting the optical communication channel 33
• ETTL - Fully automatic wireless ash shooting 33
• Using Automatic wireless ash with multiple slave units 34
• ETTL shooting Flash Ratio A:B 34
• ETTL shooting Flash Ratio A:B:C 34
• M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 34
• MULTI: Wireless Flash Shooting with Multi Flash 34
5 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) using Viper TTL
Transmitter
• Wireless setting 35
• Group Power Control setting for Manual
and TTL FEC 35
• Multi Mode 35
• Sync Modes 36
6 Other Applications
• Sync Triggering 36
• Auto Focus Asist Beam 36
• Bounce Flash 36
• Catchlight Panel 37
• Zoom – Setting the Flash Coverage and using Wide
Panel 37
• C.Fn – Setting Custom Functions 38
• Setting Camera Flash Functions 39
• Protection Functions 39
• Technical Data 41
• Troubleshooting 42
• Firmware Upgrade 42
• Maintenance 42
Page

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Introduction
1
Warnings:
Failure to observe the instructions below may result in loss
of life or serious bodily injury. To prevent re, 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 specied in the instruction Manual. Do not use any
deformed or modied 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 re or water. Do not subject the batteries to
strong impact or continuous mechanical shock
• Do not place batteries in microwave, cooker or high-
pressure container
• Do not use the product in locations where there is
ammable gas
• Do not re the ash 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
location 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 re 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

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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 re or an explosion. Dispose of
battery in accordance with the appropriate 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, re or explosion
• Do not re the ash with the ash head (light-emitting unit)
in contact with a human body or any object doing so may
result in the risk of burns and re
• Do not re the ash near the eyes. Keep the ash unit at
least 1m (3.3 feet) away from face. It may hurt or damage
the eyes. Using bounce ash to reduce light intensity is
also recommended

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01. Catchlight Panel
02. Built-in Wide Panel
03. Flash Head
04. Optical Control Sensor
05. Focus Assist Beam
06. Slave Flash Ready Indicators
Nomenclature - Body
01
04
02
05
03
06
08
09
07
10
12
11
07. Sync Cord Jack
08. USB Port
09. Hotshoe
10. Dot-matrix LCD Panel
11. Battery Compartment
12. Lock Wheel
Nomenclature

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Nomenclature - Control Panel
Nomenclature - LCD Panel
13. Function Button 2
14. Function Button 1
15. < > Mode Selection Button /
Lock button
16. < > Test Button / Flash Ready
Indicator
17. <SET> Set Button
01. ETTL: E-TTL II autoash
02. : Automatic
: Manual
03. Zoom: zoom display
04. Focus Distance
05. : High-speed sync
: Second curtain sync
06. Battery level indicator
07. : Flash exposure
compensation
08. Flash exposure compensation
amount
09. : Flash exposure
bracketing
10.Flash exposure bracketing
counter
11. Aperture
12. Distance indicator scale
13. Effective ash range
14. Beep on/off (C. Fn 7)
18. Function Button 3
19. Function Button 4
20. < > Wireless Mode/
Master/Slave
21. ON/OFF Power Switch
22. Select Dial
17
13 18
14
19
15
21
20
16
22
01 02 03 04 05 06
08 11
14
12
13
09
10
07
(1) E-TTLAutoash
• The display will only show the settings currently applied.
• The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as
and change according to settings’ status.
• When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminated.

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(2) Manual Flash
(3) Multi Flash
(4) Radio Control Shooting/Optical Control
Shooting
(a) Master Unit - Flash Mode
M : Manual ash Manual ash output power
Flash power Number of ashes
O1: Standard Optical. 02: Preash Optical
MULTI : Stroboscopic ash Flash frequency
15
19
20
16 17 18
15. : Radio control
wireless shooting
: Optical control
wireless shooting
16. Flash mode : ETTL/M/MULTI/
Gr Group (Group ash radio
control)
17. : Master
18. RATIO : Flash ratio
19. :Master unit ash ON
:Master unit ash OFF
:Master unit bounce ON
20. Firing group
21. Ratio scale
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LCD Panel in Five Modes
(1) Attached to the Camera
(2) 2.4GHz Radio Control: As a Master Unit
(3) 2.4GHz Radio Control: As a Slave Unit Group A
Channel no. Optical only Slave mode Group A/B/C...
(b) Slave Unit

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(4) Optical Control: As a Master Unit
(5) Optical Control: As a Slave Unit
08
06
05
04
A B C
07
09
01
03
02
(A) Group A
(B) Group B
(C) Group C
(1) ON/OFF - switch
(2) SEL - select button
(3) Adjust Dial - To adjust settings
(4) Lock Wheel
(5) LCD Screen
(6) Power / Status LED
(7) Hot shoe
(8) Test - button
(9) Micro USB - rmware update
Nomenclature - Viper TTL
Transmitter

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Transmitter LCD Screen
Multi Mode
(10) Manual / TTL / OFF Mode
(11) Flash exposure compensation
amount
(12) Manual ash output
(13) High-speed sync
(14) Second curtain sync
(15) Always On
(16) Battery indicator
(17) Number of ashes
(18) Flash frequency
(19) Flash output power
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15
13
14
1211
10
191817
B CA
• The Viper transmitter is included in the “Modus 600RT Wireless Kit” &
“Modus 600RT Wireless Pro Kit” and sold separately

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Getting Started
2
What’s in the Modus 600RT?
1. Modus 600RT Speedlight
2. Li-ion Battery Pack
3. Battery Charger
4. Charger Power Cable
5. Mini Stand
6. Protection Case
7. Instruction Manual
What’s in the Modus 600RT Wireless Kit?
1. Modus 600RT Speedlight
2. Viper TTL Transmitter
3. Li-ion Battery Pack
4. Battery Charger
5. Charger Power Cable
6. Mini Stand
7. Protection Case
8. Instruction Manual
9. 2 x AA Batteries
What’s in the Modus 600RT Pro Kit?
1. 2 x Modus 600RT Speedlight
2. Viper TTL Transmitter
3. 2 x Extreme Li-ion Battery
Pack
4. Battery Charger
5. Charger Power Cable
6. 2 x Mini Stand
7. 2 x Protection Case
8. Instruction Manual
9. 2 x AA Batteries
Battery and Charger
• The Modus 600RT uses a lithium ion battery HLX-MD1 and it must
be charged before use
• Use only the MD1 charger to charge the battery
• Remove battery from charger when charging is nished and
disconnect charger from mains
A fully charged battery will offer approx 500 ashes at full power
and even more when power level is reduced. The composition and
construction of the MD1 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 600RT until the battery level is down to 1 bar again
before storage.
Battery Lifetime
The lifetime of a recharable battery is limited. The capacity will drop
progressively with use and age of battery pack. Replace the battery
pack when the ash cycle time becomes longer or the number of
ashes reduces noticeably. The battery lifetime can vary substantially
depending on storage, operation conditions and exposure to unsuitable
enviormental conditions

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Caution
• Do not short circuit the battery
• Do not drop battery into water or re
• 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-MD1 battery must be charged before use. Use only the
supplied MD1 charger to charge the battery. Connect the MD1 charger
to the mains with the supplied mains cable and the power LED will light
up red if connected correctly. To start the charge insert the HLX-MD1
battery into the MD1 charger and the green LED bars will start to
illuminate, indicating that the battery is charging. 4 green LED’s on
indicates full charge. Remove the battery from charger when fully
charged.
Fitting and Removing the Battery
1. To t 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 until a
white clip locks the battery
with a click sound.
3. To remove the battery, tap
the white clip and the battery
pack will pop out. Then close
the compartment.
Battery Level Indication
Make sure the battery pack is securely tted in the ash. Check the
battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery
level.
Low Battery Warning

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Battery Level
Indication Meaning
3 bars
2 bars
1 bar
No bars
Blinking
Full
Middle
Low
Lower battery, please recharge it
The battery level is going to be used out
immediately.
Note: Please recharge the battery as soon
as possible (within 10 days). Then, the
battery can be used or stored as detailed in
the “How to store the battery” section.
Attaching to Camera
1. Attach the Speedlight
to the camera.
Slip the ash’s mounting foot
into the camera’s hotshoe all
the way.
2. Secure the Speedlight
Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it locks
in position
3. Detach the Speedlight
Rotate the lock ring on
the mounting foot until it is
loosened. Then slide the
speedlight off the camera
hotshoe
Power Management
Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the ash unit on or off. Turn off if
it will not be used for an extended period of time. Setting as a master
ash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain period
(approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing the camera shutter halfway
or pressing any ash button will wake up the ash unit. Setting as a
slave ash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain period (adjustable,
60 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing any ash button will wake
it up.
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the ash
is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO)
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default. Another
option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-Sv APOT, Page 38)

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FlashMode-E-TTLAutoash
This ash has three ash modes: E-TTL, Manual (M), and MULTI
(Stroboscopic). In E-TTL mode, the camera and the ash will work
together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the
background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available: FEC,
FEB, FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling ash. These can be
controlled with the Modus 600RT or with the camera’s menu screen.
* Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and three ash modes will display on the
LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
ETTL Mode
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter E-TTL mode. The
LCD panel will display E-TTL.
• Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture and
effective ash range will be displayed in the LCD panel.
• When the shutter button is fully pressed, the ash will re a preash
which the camera will use to calculate the correct ash output power
the instant before the photo is taken.
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, you can adjust the calculated level from -3 to +3
in 1/3 stops. It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL
system is needed based on the lighting environment.
Setting FEC:
1. Press Function Button
2< >. The icon <
> and ash exposure
compensation amount will be
highlighted on the LCD panel.
2. Set the ash exposure
compensation amount.
• Turn the Select Dial to set
the amount.
• “0.3”means 1/3 step,
“0.7”means 2/3 step.
• To cancel the ash exposure
compensation, set the
amount to “+0”.

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SET
SET
3. Press < SET > button again
to conrm the setting.
FEB: Flash Exposure Bracketing
You can take three shots while automatically changing the ash output
for each shot. The camera will record three images with different
exposures: one exposed according to camera calculations, one
over-exposed and another under exposed. Over and under exposure
amount is user adjustable from -3 to +3. This function helps get correct
exposure especially in shooting moving objects or when environmental
lights are complex.
1. Press function button 3 <
>. The icon < >
and the exposure bracketing
amount will be highlighted on
the LCD panel
2. Set the ash exposure
compensation amount.
• Turn the Select Dial to set
the amount.
• “0.3”means 1/3 step,
“0.7”means 2/3 step.
3. Press < SET > button again
to conrm the setting. Then
your FEC and FEB settings are
displayed on the LCD panel.
• FEB will be cancelled after three photos are taken. For best results,
set the camera drive mode to “single” and ensure the ash is ready
before shooting.
• FEB can be used with FEC and FEL.
You can prevent the FEB from being cancelled automatically after
three photos are taken. (C.Fn-FEB ACL, Page 46)
The FEB shooting sequence can be changed. (C.Fn-FEB, Page 38)
FEL: Flash Exposure Lock
FEL can lock the correct ash exposure setting for any part of the
scene. With <ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s
<FEL> button. Check your camera manual for details of how to activate
<FEL> on your camera.
1. Focus the subject.
2. Press the <FEL> button
• Aim the centre of the view
nder at the required part of
the scene and press <FEL>
button
• The speedlight will re a
preash and the required
ash output for the subject is

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High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync (FP ash) enables the ash to synchronize with
all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use
aperture priority for ll-ash portraits.
retained in memory
• Each time the <FEL> button
is pressed, a preash will
be red and a new ash
exposure setting will be
locked
1. Press Function Button 4 <
> so that < > is
displayed
• If the subject is too far away and underexposure, the < > icon will blink
in the viewnder. Move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again.
• If <ETTL> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock cannot be set.
• If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very effective.
Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the
subject. The ash res right before the shutter closes.
2. Check that < > is
displayed in the viewnder
1. Press function button 4 <
> button so that < >
is displayed on the LCD panel.
2. To return to normal ash
press the function button 4 <
> button.
• If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than the camera’s
maximum ash sync speed, < > will not be displayed in the viewnder
• With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the
effective ash range
• To return to normal ash, press <>button twice
• Multi ash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode
• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-
speed sync ashes

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SET
1. Press < MODE > button so
that <M>is displayed
2. Turn the Select Dial to
choose a desired ash output
amount
3. Press < SET > button again
to conrm the setting
Flash Mode - Manual Flash
The ash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power in
1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct ash exposure, use a hand-
held ash meter to determine the required ash 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 ash output.
For example, when you decrease the ash output: 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-
0.7, or increase the ash output:1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, 1/1.
Figures displayed when reducing ash output level→
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
←Figures displayed when increasing ash output level
Optical O1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual ash mode, press <O1/O2> button so that this ash can
function as an optical O1 secondary ash using its optical sensor. With
this function, the ash will re synchronously when a second main ash
res. This is the same effect as usng a radio trigger to re the ash off
camera. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
Optical O2 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual ash mode, press <O1/O2> button so that this ash can
function as an optical O2 secondary ash using its optical sensor. With
this function, the ash will re synchronously when a second main ash
res as in O1 but it will ignore the metering pre-ash and re only in
response to the exposure ash from the main unit.
• O1 and O2 optic triggering is only available in M manual ash mode.

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SET
1. Press <MODE> button so
that < MULTI > is displayed
2. Turn the Select Dial to
choose a desired ash output
power
3. Set the ash frequency and
number of ashes
• Press < TIMES > button
• Turn the Select Dial to set
the number of ashes
• Press the < HZ>
• Turn the Select Dial to
choose a desired ash ring
frequency
• After you nish the setting,
press <SET> button and all
the settings will be displayed.
Flash Mode: Multi (Stroboscopic Flash)
With stroboscopic ash, a rapid series of ashes is red. It can be used
to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph.
You can set the ring frequency (number of ashes per sec.expressed
as Hz), the number of ashes, and the ash output power.
Calculating the Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic ash, the shutter remains open until the ring
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 ashes is 10 and the ring frequency is 5
Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do not use
stroboscopic ash 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 ash more than 10 times in succession, the
ring might stop automatically to protect the ash head. If this happens,
allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the speedlight
• Stroboscopic ash is most effective with a highly reective subject
against a dark background
• Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
• A ash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic ash
• Stroboscopic ash can be used with“buLb”
• If the number of ashes is displayed as “--”, the ring will continue until
the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of ashes
will be limited as shown by the following table.