Vello Flashboss User manual

FLASHBOSS
TTL TRANSCEIVER
FOR NIKON (FB-TTL-N)
USER MANUAL

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The FlashBoss TTL Transceiver
functions as both a TTL
transmitter and receiver that
take full advantage of
Nikon’s i-TTL flash metering
technologies. Lightweight and
compact, it mounts to a camera
and functions as a transmitter,
sending TTL metering data to
your remote flashes. Attached
to a flash, it’s a slave that
adjusts the output power
of the flash accordingly. The
FlashBoss supports HSS and
allows flash synchronization
of up to 1/8000 of a second.
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As a transmitter, the FlashBoss
gives you control over your
lighting setup. Each group
can be individually set to
TTL, manual, delayed time
(DT), and o. Controls for
flash zoom and exposure
compensation can be remotely
set for all compatible flashes.
The 2.4 GHz radio signal oers
control from over 300 feet
(100 m) away without line-of-
sight positioning. Trigger your
camera around corners or even
through a wall. Thirty selectable
channels assure you of trouble-
free shooting without any
interference from other remote
units in the area. A backlit digital
display allows for easy viewing in
all kinds of lighting conditions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precautions.....................................4
Overview ........................................6
Box Contents.................................9
Installing the Batteries ...............10
Powering on the FlashBoss.......11
Mounting the FlashBoss on a
Camera..........................................12
Mounting the FlashBoss to a
Stand ..............................................13
Mounting a Flash to the
FlashBoss.......................................14
The Settings Menu......................15
Transmitter Operation..............18
Master Mode................................19
Controlling Flash Coverage
(Zoom)..........................................21
Slave Mode....................................22
Remote Shutter Release
Function ........................................24
Firmware Upgrade ......................25
FCC Compliance.........................25
Specifications ...............................26
Troubleshooting ..........................28
One-Year Limited Warranty .....30

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• Please read the full manual
before using this device.
• Do not disassemble or
modify. Failure to observe
this precaution could result
in electric shock or product
malfunction.
• Keep this product dry. Do
not handle with wet hands,
immerse in water, or expose
to rain or snow. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in fire or cause electric
shock.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use in the presence
of flammable gases. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in fire or explosion.
• Keep out of the reach of
children. This product
contains small parts that
may pose a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any
part of this product, consult a
physician immediately.
• Turn o immediately should
a malfunction occur. Should
smoke or any unusual smell
come from this product,
shut it o and remove
the batteries immediately.
Continued use may result in
damage or physical injury.
• Do not expose this product
to high temperatures. Do not
leave this product in a closed
vehicle in the sun or other
area subject to extremely
high temperatures. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in fire or damage to the
casing or internal parts.

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• Observe precautions when
handling batteries. Batteries
may leak or explode if
improperly handled.
• Use only batteries listed in
this manual. Do not mix new
and old batteries, or dierent
brands or types of batteries.
• Read and follow all warnings
and instructions provided by
the battery manufacturer.
• Do not attempt to short-
circuit or disassemble
batteries.
• Do not put batteries in a fire,
or apply direct heat to them.
• Do not attempt to install
batteries in the reverse
direction.
• Batteries may leak when fully
discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to
remove the batteries if the
product will not be used for
an extended period of time or
if the battery power is low.
• If fluid from damaged
batteries comes into contact
with skin or clothing, rinse
immediately with fresh water.
• All images are for illustrative
purposes only.

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OVERVIEW
Device
1. Status indicator
2. Battery compartment
3. Power switch
4. + button
5. − button
6. Set button
7. Zoom/Function button
8. Group/Channel button
9. Mode button
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10.Test flash/shutter
11.PC/USB ports
12.AF Assist light
13.Hot shoe
14.Locking wheel
15.Mounting foot
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Transmitter Display
1. Zoom indicator
2. Group mode indicator
3. Output/exposure compensation/
delay time
4. Channel indicator
5. Transmitter/receiver mode indicator
6. Camera communication indicator
7. AF assist beam indicator
8. Battery indicator
9. Sync mode
Receiver Display
10.Zoom indicator
11.Group indicator
12.Channel indicator
13.Receiver mode
14.Battery indicator
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• FlashBoss Transceiver
• Mini stand
• Setup guide
Also Available
• FlashBoss cable for Nikon
10-pin (FB-N1)
• FlashBoss cable for Nikon
DS-2 (FB-N2)
BOX CONTENTS

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The FlashBoss is powered
by two AA batteries.
1. Press down, and slide the
battery compartment door
in the direction of the arrow
to open.
2. Insert the batteries according
to the illustration inside the
battery compartment, and
close the compartment door.