Sony FA-WRC1M User manual

FA-WRC1M
4-585-643-11(1)
Wireless Radio
Commander
Radio contrôleur
sans fil
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1620/h_zz/
« Manuel d’aide » (manuel en ligne)
Consultez le « Manuel d’aide » pour obtenir
des instructions détaillées au sujet des
nombreuses fonctions de ce produit.
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions of
this product.
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d’emploi FR

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English
Before operating the product,
please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
• Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise,
fire or injury may result.
• Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
For Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
This equipment complies with
FCC/IC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
rules. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that
are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption
ratio (SAR).
For Customers in the
U.S.A.
If you have any questions about
this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information
Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: FA-WRC1M
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
858-942-2230
This device complies with
Part15 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.
This equipment must not be
co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For Customers in
Canada
This device complies with
Industry Canada’s licence-
exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
() This device may not cause
interference; and
() This device must accept
any interference, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
For Customers in
Europe
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan
7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium

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Hereby, Sony Corporation,
declares that this equipment is
in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC. For details, please access the
following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Disposal of Old
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and
other European countries
with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences
for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
For Customers in
Singapore
For Customers in
Malaysia

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Table of Contents
Before use ............................................................................ 6
Features of the Wireless Radio Commander....................... 8
Identifying parts................................................................... 9
Preparations
Turning on the power ......................................................... 11
Pairing with a Wireless Radio Receiver ..............................12
Settings
Using MENU items ..............................................................14
Shooting
Shooting..............................................................................15
Others
Notes on use .......................................................................16
Specifications......................................................................18
Update the software of your camera to the latest version
before use.
Refer to the dedicated support site for information on camera
compatibility.

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Before use
This product can be used in combination with Sony Interchangeable
Lens Digital Cameras that have a Multi Interface Shoe.
Some functions may not be available depending on the model of the
camera you use. Refer to the Sony website for your region for details
on this product’s compatibility with your camera.
Along with this manual, refer to the operating instructions of your
camera.
This product is designed to be dust and moisture-resistant, but is
not waterproof or splash-proof. When you use the product in rainy
conditions, do not let the product get wet.
Locations to avoid
Regardless of whether this product is in use or in storage, do not
place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• In extremely hot locations
In locations such as a car parked in the sun, the product may become
deformed resulting in a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The product may become deformed resulting in a malfunction.
• In locations with excessive vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• In sandy or dusty areas such as on the beach
Be careful not to let sand or dust get inside the product when using it on
the beach or other sandy areas. This may cause a malfunction.
Flash sync terminals
• Flashes that have a sync terminal with reversed polarity can be used
with this product.
• Use flashes with a sync voltage of 400V or lower.
• Turn off the flash connected to the sync cord when you connect the sync
cord to the (flash sync) terminal. Otherwise, the flash may emit light
when the sync cord is connected.

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Communication distance
The communication distance between this product and the Wireless
Radio Receiver (sold separately) is approximately 30m (98.4ft.).
• The distance given above applies under conditions where there are no
obstacles, shielding, or radio wave interferences.
• The communication distance may be shorter depending on the
positioning of the products, the ambient environment, and weather
conditions.

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Features of the Wireless Radio
Commander
You can shoot images with multiple flash units that are wirelessly
connected, or you can shoot images with multiple cameras that are
controlled remotely by using this product and the Wireless Radio
Receiver (sold separately).
Wireless flash shooting
The Wireless Radio Commander controls genuine Sony flash units
(sold separately, hereinafter referred to as “flash”) attached to
Wireless Radio Receivers (sold separately) via radio wave. Flash units
can be divided into a maximum of five groups using the Wireless
Radio Receivers. You can shoot with flash units in various situations
by setting the flash mode or flash’s power level for each group. The
Wireless Radio Commander supports TTL flash shooting, manual flash
shooting, and High-speed sync (HSS) shooting, etc. with multiple
flash units.
Remote release shooting
The Wireless Radio Commander can make multiple cameras release
their shutters at the same time so that you can shoot one subject
from multiple angles simultaneously.
• A Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately) and a Multi Terminal
Connecting Cable (sold separately) are required for remote release
shooting.

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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses
for details on the operations of
the parts.
Control panel
LINK lamp (12)
LCD panel (10)
(flash sync) terminal
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Connects the product and the
camera for remote release
shooting.
Lock lever (11)
Multi Interface foot (11)
Battery cover (11)
Fn (function) button
Switches the display to the
settings adjustment screen
(Quick Navi screen), letting
settings be changed quickly.
SHUTTER button
Releases the shutter of the
camera to which a Wireless Radio
Receiver is connected during
remote release shooting.
TEST button
Tests the flash before shooting.
MENU button (14)
(LCD illuminator) button
Turn the lighting of the LCD panel
and the areas around the buttons
on or off.
Power switch (11)
When the switch is set to “LOCK,”
buttons including the control
wheel become inactive to avoid
unintended operations.
Center button
Confirms selections on the menu
screen.
Control wheel
Moves the cursor and changes
values on the Quick Navi screen
or menu screen.
When shooting, flash
compensation and flash level
settings are assigned to the 
button, and receiver settings are
assigned to the button.

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Indicators on the
screen
For details of each shooting
mode, refer to page 15.
TTL mode
MANUAL mode
GROUP mode
RELEASE mode
Communication channel
Wireless flash mode
is displayed when the product is
in wireless flash mode. Otherwise,
is displayed.
Shooting mode
Flash compensation
Communication mode
High-speed sync shooting
Low-battery indicator
Appears when the batteries are
low. It is recommended that you
change the batteries shortly.
Ratio setting
Lighting ratio
Flash level
Group settings (flash mode
and flash compensation/flash
level)