Nissin MG80 Pro User manual

Canon / Nikon / Sony
Fujifilm / Panasonic / Olympus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
Before using this commander unit, please read this instruction manual
and refer to the manual of camera owner carefully to get a better
understanding of the proper operation to enjoy flash photography.
The commander Nissin MG80 Pro (Canon / Nikon / Sony/ Fujifilm / Panasonic /
Olympus) is an advanced commander for wireless flash shooting.It controls up
to 8 groups of NAS (Nissin Air System) flash (Canon / Nikon / Sony/ Fujifilm /
Panasonic / Olympus) that have a wireless multiple flash shooting function
using NAS (radio transmission). Please note that Nissin MG80 Pro (Canon /
Nikon / Sony/ Fujifilm / Panasonic / Olympus) are not usable with other branded
cameras for TTL operation.
Please refer to Nissin’s compatibility chart shown here:
http://www.nissindigital.com/download.html
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.

Nissin Air System (NAS) is a Nissin wirelessly remote control flash light system,
designed by Nissin. It consists of a Nissin radio commander (NAS commander)
and the Nissin wireless flash (NAS flash) and Nissin radio receiver (NAS receiver)
as remote slave units.
The signal of MG80 Pro is transmitted by using 2.4 GHz transmission.
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Insert MG80 Pro on the camera hot shoe as a NAS commander.
Transmission distance is approx. 100m (330 ft.)
(Metal/ Wire/ Wall/ another 2.4 GHz radio frequency may cause a
reduction in 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 use the Nissin MG80 Pro to pick up whole camera system when it installed on
your camera. To pick up the whole camera system, you should hold the handle of
camera body or the lens..
This sign refers to conditions which may cause damage or defect.
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（*）Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown here:
http://www.nissindigital.com/download.html

Names of the Components
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Group selection button
Group on/off button
Modeling light button
(Basic/Advanced Groups button)
M/TTL Mode Button
(OPEN Mode button)
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4
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LCD panel
Select dial with buttons
Channel button
HSS button
Buzzer button
M.Zoom button
Panel Lock/Unlock button (hold 1sec.)
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(1) The AF-assist lamp supports digital system cameras measuring autofocus in
the center of the image field only. It does not support other camera brands,
other types of Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Olympus cameras
or camera models without our compatibility test.
Pilot button (Test flash button)
Power On/Off button
Lock ring
Modelling Light
Micro SD card slot
(for firmware update)
AF-assist light
(1)
Bounce lock
Battery compartment door
Hotshoe contacts

Inserting batteries
1. Open the battery compartment door and
insert 4 x size AA batteries as shown
in the picture.
2. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are
correctly inserted in the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment door and
slide it back in place.
NOTE
It is recommended to use 4 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.
Before starting wireless flash shooting.
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(*) MG80 Pro has an energy saving power off function
To save battery energy, the screen of MG80 Pro display dims in about 30 seconds
and turns off in about 2 minutes automatically after the setting job is terminated.
While MG80 Pro is in the stand-by mode, a blinking signal will be shown on the Pilot
Button. To turn on MG80 Pro again, press any button on the Commander. In case of
not in use for over 60 minutes, MG80 Pro will be turned off completely. To turn on
MG80 Pro again, press Power button on the Commander.

Press power on to activate Nissin MG80 Pro,
hold the Pilot button for 5 seconds to reset to factory default setting
Default setting:
1. TTL mode: +/- 0EV
2. M Manual mode: 1/256
3. Zoom setting: Manual, 24mm
4. Channel Setting: no. 2
5. HSS mode: off
6. Buzzer: off
7. Group Mode: Basic Groups
8. Group status: all on
Default Setting reset
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Basic Operation
NOTE
Do not use the MG80 Pro as a holder to pick up the whole camera system.
Mounting MG80 Pro on the camera
Removing MG80 Pro from the camera
Turn off MG80 Pro.
Turn off MG80 Pro.
1.
Turn the lock ring of MG80 to loosen it all the
way as shown in the picture.
2.
Slide the mounting foot of MG80 into the
hotshoe of the camera.
3.
Turn the lock ring to opposite direction and
tighten it.
4.
Turn the lock ring of MG80 to loosen it
all the way as shown in the picture.
1.
2.
Slide the mounting foot of MG80 out of the
hotshoe of the camera.
3.

Menu Screen For Main Modes
MG80 Flash Mode and Functions
On-Camera Mode
Flash light is automatically controlled by the
camera with the flash exposure or selecting the
desired manual power on the flash unit.
Commander Mode
Placing multiple numbers of flashes (slave flash)
off camera and controlling the lighting.
Slave Mode
Synchronizes to the wireless remote flash system.
Press the Power button 3 seconds to select a function.
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On-Camera Mode
TTL flash power compensation
With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always
automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. If
you wish, if you can soften or weaken the flash light, or give more light to the
subject without changing the environmental or background exposure effect.
The MG80 can make it possible to quickly adjust the exposure for each
particular flash picture as needed.
Set MG80 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
Press the Power button 3 seconds to select On-Camera Mode.
Press the button to “TTL” mode.
To set the Flash power compensation level rotate the Control wheel to the power level
you desire.
TTL flash power compensation is provided in 12 steps
by 1/3 Ev increments for -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0,
+0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7 and +2.0 Ev.
Take a picture and the subject is shown with required lighting effect by keeping the
background exposure level as originally expected.
On some cameras, the TTL flash power compensation setting is provided in its menu
mode. When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, any
compensation which is also set on the i60A will be counted in addition to the
compensation you selected in the camera’s menu mode. ( i.e. Having a +1
compensation set on the flash and a +1.3 compensation set in the camera would yield
a total compensation of +2.3 EV.)
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On-Camera Mode
Manual Exposure Flash
In some occasions, or for special expression, you may need your own flash
exposure instead of the automatic controlled exposure. You can set MG80 for
non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power.
Set MG80 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
Press the Power button 3 seconds to select On-Camera Mode.
Press the button to “M” mode.
You can select the power by rotating the Control Wheel :
1/256 – 1/1 (Full) power.
Red color bar represent 1 step, White color bar represent 1/3 step
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Wireless Slave Flash
NAS
Slave Mode
Pairing
Press the Power button 3 seconds to select Slave.
Press the Group Selection button to change
MG80 Pro has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy
creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions.
Using MG80 Pro with a NAS shooting function makes it easy to shoot with
advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as normal TTL
autoflash shooting.
Once the MG80 Pro is linked to NAS, the functions are controlled directly by
the NAS master(or commander). User only needs to select the group on
MG80 Pro.
Hold the 1 second to change group
1 sec
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Wireless Flash Shooting
Pairing Setting
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Step 1: Switch all flash and Commander off
To perform wireless shooting, set the Nissin MG80 Pro commander and NAS slave
with the following procedure. When completed pairing, both of them will memorize
the data and no need to pair again after the units are switched on and off.
1. Hold the "Set" and Power “ON/OFF” buttons for 3 seconds at the same time.
3. Nissin Di700A will automatically be changed to wireless slave mode
after Pairing completed.
Nissin flash Di700A
For Sony Camera
NAS
2. “Beep” sound persists until the Pairing signal received from commander.
2. “Beep” sound persists until the Pairing signal received from commander.
Nissin flash i60A
1. Hold the Panel Lock key and the “On & Off” button of Nissin i60A
at the same time for 3 seconds.
1. Rotate the "Ch" channel dial to "Auto" auto channel mode.
3. “Beep” sound persists until the Pairing signal received from commander.
Nissin flash MG10 / MG8
2. Hold the "Open" button and the power button for 3 seconds.
1. Press the Power button 3 seconds to select Slave Mode then turn off.
3. “Beep” sound persists until the Pairing signal received from commander.
Nissin flash MG80 Pro (Slave mode)
2. Hold the Panel Lock key and the “On & Off” button of Nissin MG80
at the same time for 3 seconds.
Before usiung MG80 Pro in Commander mode, please install MG80 Pro on
camera and change the Flash mode to “WL” in camera menu.
Nissin Air R Receiver
1. Rotate the "Ch" channel dial to "Auto" auto channel mode.
2. Hold the power button for 3 seconds
3. “Beep” sound persists until the Pairing signal received from commander.
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Wireless Flash Shooting
NAS
Step 2: Pairing on Nissin MG80 Pro in Commander Mode
1. Press the on/ off switch to power on and press the Power button 3 seconds to
select Commander Mode.
2. Turn off the MG80, hold the Panel Lock key and the “On & Off” button at the
same time for 3 seconds. The Pilot LED will blink about 10 seconds to process
the pairing.
NOTE
If strobes still "beep" constantly after the pairing process, is means the pairing
process is not complete. Please move your MG80 Pro towards the Beeping strobes,
then turn off the MG80 Pro and re-do the pairing process by holding Panel Lock key
and the “On/Off” button again for 3 seconds.
(*) Compatible Channel for NAS System
i60A / Di700A / Air R
MG10 / MG8 / MG80 Pro Ch.2 - 8
Ch.1 - 8
Ch.1 - 8
Ch.2 - 8
Ch.1 - 8
Ch.2 - 8
Air1 Air 10s MG80 Pro
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The NAS system is using an independent identity (ID) function to access
strobes, the NAS strobes will not be affected by other commanders
whenever they are using the same channel in the same location. A slave
unit of Nissin flash or Nissin receiver can only be controlled by one and
only one NAS commander with pairing in default setting.
MG80 Pro offers “Open Mode” ,a new function (only works with MG Series),
on the pairing setting. Open Mode can let two or more camera using same
set MG10 in one place.
Open Mode (only works with MG Series)
1. Hold the button of Nissin MG80 Pro for 1 seconds,
lights up on lower left corner means Open Mode is on.
Now hold the for 1 seconds again to turn off.
Open Mode Setting
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Basic Groups and Advanced groups
There are basic groups and advance groups for controlling the Nissin MG80 Pro.
They allow the user to pair an unlimited amount of slave units. They mainly divided
into two kinds of groups:
Both basic and advance groups can be
operate in the MG80 Pro commander.
User can switch between these two
groups whenever they want.
Example:
Use the i60A in basic group A on manual,
use two MG10 in advance group A & D in
TTL and manual mode.
B
C
A
M mode
M/TTL mode
TTL mode
Camera with
MG80 Pro
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Group Setting
1. Power on Nissin Di700A and switch to wireless slave mode,
press “Set ” several times until the (Group mode in the display),
then turn the to change the group number.
2. Press the key to confirm the new setting.
MG80 Pro, provides individual control of 4 groups (strobes), you can set
these 4 groups in different settings. Before shooting, you have to set
each strobes to be one of these 4 groups.
Set
A B C
/ /
Set
A B C
/ /
1. Use Mode Dial to change group .
1. Use Mode Dial to change group .
A B C
/ /
Nissin Di700A Flash
Nissin i60A Flash
Nissin MG10 Flash
Nissin Air R Receiver
1. Use Mode Dial to change group .
Nissin MG80 Pro Slave Mode
1. Press the Group Selection button to change
Hold the 1 second to change group
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Group On/off Setting
In testing or changing the flash effect of different slave units group,
you can turn on or off any group.
1. Press the Group Selection button on Nissin MG80 Pro.
While the selected group is blinking in the display, press the “Group On/Off ” button.
When the group is switched on, the exposure setting value and exposure bar
will be appeared on the right side of the group. When the group is switched off, only "---" is shown.
2. Press the “Group Selection” button when finish setting.
Nissin MG80 Pro Commander Mode
For example：
A & C: on, B & D: off A & C: off, B & D: on
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Flash power control
When the NAS flash is set to the wireless mode, all exposure setting
functions will be controlled by the NAS commander.
B
C
D
A
TTL and M exposure mode switch
In Basic groups mode: Press the button.
In Advanced groups mode:
To set different exposure in each group:
1. Press the Group Selection button. When the letter “A” blinks,
press M / TTL mode button to change the exposure
(the same procedure works with groups B, C, and D).
2. After completing the exposure setting,
press the Group Selection button again to stop the blinking.
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NOTE
Flash Exposure Control
TTL flash exposure compensation
1. Press the Group Selection button, the group letters blink.
2. Rotate the Operation Dial to increase or decrease the TTL flash exposure compensation.
The settings of TTL auto exposure compensation on Nissin MG80 Pro starts
from -2EV to + 2EV and controlled by 1 / 3EV step interval.
In addition to the bar chart, there are a number of exposure values shown:
Setting of 0EV shows in 0.0,
Setting of -2EV to -0.3EV will be displayed in -2.0 to -0.3;
Setting of +0.3EV to + 2EV will be displayed in 0.3 to 2.0.
3. When the exposure compensation setting is completed,
press the group selection button again.
If you do not press any group selection button which means all group letters in the
display do not blink, rotate the Operation Dial to increase/ decrease the power of all
groups. For example, A: 0EV, B: + 0.6EV, C: + 1EV, D: -1EV, do not select any
group then turn the Operation Dial clockwise in 2 click intervals, will cause to A:
+ 0.6EV, B: + 1.3EV, C: 1.6EV, D: -0.3EV.
TTL mode
Switching MG80 Pro from TTL mode to M mode, the last flash power setting
will be saved in TTL control. Flash power value will also remain unchanged in M mode.
TTL memory (exposure value memory)
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