Nissin Air 1 User manual

Commander for wireless flash shooting
Canon/ Nikon
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
Before using this commander unit, read this instruction manual
and the instruction manuals of your camera and NAS Flash to
familiarize yourself with the operations.
The commander Air 1 (type Canon/ Nikon) is a transmitter for wireless flash
shooting. It can control up to 3 groups (21 units) of NAS (Nissin Air System)
flash (type Canon/ Nikon) that have a wireless multiple flash shooting function
using NAS (radio transmission). Please note that Air 1 Canon and Nikon are
not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation.
Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown at its home page for details and
recent updates: http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com
Compatible cameras
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the 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.

The Nissin commander attached to the camera is called master unit.
When a NAS master is on, Di700A will automatically set to radio transmission
mode. Otherwise the Di700A will automatically set to Optical Transmission.
Nissin Air System (NAS) is designed for Nissin flash and Nissin commander.
Transmission distance, approx. 30m (98.4 ft.)
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2.4 GHz Transmission
Metal/ Wire/ Wall/ another 2.4 GHz radio may reduce the NAS transmission distance

These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this
product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before
using the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may
cause leakage, exothermic heat or explosion.
CAUTIONS
Do not leave or store the commander unit in the temperature over 40ºC/ 104ºF, such as
in the automobile.
The commander unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and
humidity.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.
Do not use this commander unit with cameras which are not recommended in the
compatibility list at official website, otherwise it may damage the camera’s circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.
Do not have a heavy impact to the commander unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface
floor.
This sign refers to conditions which may cause damage or defect.
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Names of the Components
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LED panel
Battery compartment door
Mode button
Unlock button
Pilot button (Test flash button)
On/ Off switch (Sound On/ Off button)
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Select/ Set button
Strap hold
Select dial
AF-assis light
Mounting foot
Hotshoe contacts
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Inserting batteries
Before starting wireless flash shooting.
1. Open the battery compartment door
and insert 2 x size AAA batteries as
shown by the picture.
2. Make sure the + and - battery contacts
are correctly inserted at the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment door
and slide it back in place.
NOTE
It is recommended to use 2 batteries of the same brand and type, and replace them
all at the same time.
Wrong insertion of each battery would not make electric contact.
Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or NiMH batteries.
Basic Operation
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Air 1 has an energy saving power off function
Reset setup Option
To save battery energy, the Air 1 display screen dims in about 4 seconds
and display screen automatically turns off in about 2 mins after the
setting job is terminated. While Air 1 is in the stand-by mode a Pilot
button blinks every 2 seconds showing the commander unit is in stand-by
mode. To turn on Air 1 again, press Mode/ S/ Pilot button on the
Commander.
In case Air 1 is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely
turned off.
To turn on Air 1 again, take the first step of turning the commander unit
on.
Basic Operation
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Press the Mode button for 5 seconds, all the setting will be reset to the
factory default.
TTL Maunal Manual Zoom
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Mounting Air 1 on the camera
Removing Air 1 from the camera
Press the unlock button and slide the
mounting foot of Air 1 off the hotshoe of the
camera.
Slide the mounting foot of Air 1 into the
hotshoe of the camera.
Make sure that thr mounting foot will lock
(with a “click”) when it has been inserted
completely.
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Wireless Flash Shooting
Binding before use.
Wireless Setting
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Step 1: All the units are OFF
To perform wireless shooting, set the commander Air 1 (master unit) and
flash (slave unit) with the following procedure.
Step 2: Binding setting
unlock
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Set
Hold 3 sec
Hold 3 sec
“Beep”
Blink “Beep”
STOP
5 sec
Di700A
Di700A
Air 1
Commander
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* Binding flash up to 21 pieces
(Completed)
* Repeat this step if you have more
than one flash
* Binding flash up to 21 pieces
1. Hold “Set” and ON/OFF button for 3 seconds
2. “Beep” sound ON
* Repeat this step if you have more than one flash
Nissin flash Di700A
“Beep” sound STOP ------ Binding setting completed
Nissin flash Di700A
1. Hold “S” and ON/OFF button for 3 seconds
2. Pilot button Blinking for about 5 seconds
Nissin commander Air 1
*2~4s signal delay on commander
*Do not operate until the binding process is finished
NAS
NOTE
The binding setting is memorized and remains unchanged when power on/off.
For a test-flash, press the pilot button.
The transmitter attached to the camera is called the master unit, and a flash that is
wirelessly controlled is called slave unit.

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Wireless Flash Shooting
NAS
unlock
Mode
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“Beep”
OK
Di700A
Air 1
Commander
Hold 3 sec
Press 1 time to confirm
Rotate the dial to
select 1 in 8 Channels
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Step 3: Channel setting
1. Hold “S” button for 3 seconds
2. Display screen automatically change to
3. Rotate the dial to select 1 in 8 Channels
4. Press 1 time to confirm
5. “Beep” sound in Nissin Flash Di700A
6. Channel setting completed
Nissin commander Air 1
S
S
To avoid interference with wireless multiple flash system using radio transmission
that are used by other photographers, or with other devices that use radio waves
(wireless), you can change the transmission channel and wireless radio ID.