VISICO Speedlite VS-765 User manual

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User Manual
VS-765
For Nikon

Introduction
Thank you very much for selecting VS-765
Speedlite. Please read instruction carefully
and keep them handy for your reference.
VS-765 Speedlite is a combination of world's
first-class electronic technology and excellent
manufacturing. It equips with multiple
advanced and practical features as follows.
We hope its durable performance and
beautiful light will bring you with productive
shooting experience.
GN58@ISO100, 105mm
Support TTL, M manual, Multi flash
Support high speed sync, first curtain sync,
and second curtain sync.
2.4GHz Frequency, 25m effective trigger
4 independent transmission channels, 3
groups (A,B,C)
Enable to use as Master flash and Slave flash
Power range from 1/1 to 1/128 power
5500k±200K color temperature
Zoom head can reach from 24-105mm
AF-Assist beam
Automatic power off function
USB port for firmware upgrades
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Description
Safety Note………………………………………
Name of Parts……………………………………
Button Operation………………………………
LCD Panel…………………………………………
Install Battery……………………………………
Attach Speedlite…………………………………
Turn on the Power………………………………
Flash Mode - ITTL Auto Flash…………………
Flash Mode - M Manual Flash…………………
Flash Mode - Multi Stroboscopic Flash………
High-speed Sync ………………………………
Second-curtain Sync……………………………
S1 and S2 Optical Mode………………………
Wireless Flash Shooting………………………
Set Master Unit and Slave Unit ………………
Three Kinds of Master Control Modes ………
Slave Mode………………………………………
Set Transmission channel and Group
on Slave Unit……………………………………
Select Transmission channel and Group
on Master Unit……………………………………
Master Unit Sets Different Flash Mode
for Every Group of Slave Units………………
AF-assist Light………………………………
Bounce Flash……………………………………
Catchlight Panel…………………………………
Zoom: Flash Coverage Setting………………
Wide Panel………………………………………
Setting Custom Functions………………………
Reset Factory defaults…………………………
Overheating Protection…………………………
Specifications……………………………………
Firmware Update………………………………
Maintenance……………………………………
Troubleshooting…………………………………
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Do not expose to rain or become damp.
Do not get the unit close to hot objects.
Do not use the unit in an environment where
flammable vapor is likely to come in contact
with the unit.
Do not use a flash with damaged covers.
Do not attempt to disassemble or service
the unit on your own to avoid shock hazard.
Do not use flash close to the eyes.
Always keep out of reach of children.
Remove battery before long-term non-use
of the flash.
SafetyNote
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NameofParts
1. Catchlight Panel
2. Wide Panel
3. Flash Head
4. Wireless Trigger Sensor
5. Slave flash Ready
Indicator
6. AF-assist Light
7. Hot Shoe
8. USB Upgrade Terminal
9. Locking Screw
10. LCD Screen
11. Battery Cover
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12. Flash Mode Selection /
Transmission channel and
Group Setup Button
13. Sync Mode Selection/
Custom Functions Setup
Button
14. Test Button
15. Confirm Button
16. Zoom Selection
Button
17. Master/Slave Unit
Selection Button
18. Power Switch
19. Select Dial
Button Operation

LCDPanel
1. <ITTL> Auto flash
2. Manual zoom mode
3. Lens focal length
4. Battery power display
5. <M> manual flash/ <Multi>
stroboscopic Flash
6. High speed sync
7. Second curtain sync
8. Wireless flash mode
9. S1/S2 Optical slave flash
10. 2.4G wireless single
transmission
11. Transmission channel
12. Group
13. Flash output power/
Flash exposure
compensation
14. Flash frequency/ Number
of flashes
Master unit flash ON
Master unit flash OFF
Exit master unit flash
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Slave unit

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Push the [Battery Cover] downward, and
open the battery cover.
According to “+” and “-” indicator on the
battery compartment, install 4 pieces of
AA batteries
Slide [Battery Cover] upward and locks the battery.
Caution: Please use regular AA batteries.
After a sequence of continuous shots, be aware
that the battery might be hot.
When replace batteries, please use 4 pieces of
new batteries from the same brand.
If the unit is not used for a long time, please turn
off Speedlite and remove battery.
Installbattery
Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way
into the camera's hot shoe.
Rotate locking ring clockwise to attach the
Speedlite on camera firmly.
Rotate locking ring anticlockwise to detach the
Speedlite.
AttachSpeedlite
TurnonthePower
Switch [POWER] button to right side to turn
on the unit. Flash-ready lamp turns to red
(fully charged), press [PILOT] button to fire a
test flash.
When set as a MASTER flash, the power will
turn off automatically after approx. 90 seconds
battery not include
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FlashMode-ITTLAutoFlash
In ITTL mode, flash-metering system of the camera
determines the accurate flash exposure for the
subject and the background.
Press [MODE] button and
set to <ITTL>.
Press camera shutter
halfway to focus. The
shutter speed and
aperture are displayed
in the viewfinder.
Press camera shutter
completely, the flash
will fire and the picture
will be taken.
1)SetSpeedlitein
ITTLMode
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2)SetFlashExposure
Compensation
The FEC range is
adjustable from -3.0
to +3.0 in precision
1/3 f-stop increments.
FEC is very useful to make
quick minor adjustment of
exposure of the TTL
system, and create ideal
exposure as you like.
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of idle use. To wake up the Speedlite again,press
camera shutter halfway or press any flash button.
When set as a slave flash, it will go to sleep mode
after approx. 60 minutes of idle use.
To wake up the Speedlite again, press any flash
button.
When use as off-Speedlite, disabling “Auto
Power Off” is recommended. （Set Fn 01 to <oF>）
Turn [Select Dial] to adjust
FEC value. “+” means more
exposure. “-“ means less
exposure. Cancel the flash
exposure compensation,
set the amount to “0.0”.
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When FEC is +3.0, if still underexposure,
please adjust setting on your camera in terms
of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc.

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1） Set flash mode <M>
Press [MODE] button and
set to <M> .
2） Set flash output
power
Turn [Select Dial] to
choose a desired flash
output power.
FlashMode-MultiStroboscopic
Flash
According to one shutter signal, the flash will
generate a series of fast flashes, and multiply images
will be integrated in one picture. It is useful to capture
trajectory of a moving object.
FlashMode-Mmanualflash
When use flash in manual mode, flash output power
is adjustable from 1/1 to 1/128 (8 f-stops) in 1/3 f-stop
increment. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use
a hand-held flash meter to determine the required
flash output.
1） SetFlashMode
<Multi>
Press and hold [M/S] button
for 3 seconds and set to
master unit mode.
Repeatedly press [M/S]
button and set to <  >
Press [MODE] button,
and set to <Multi>
2)SetFlashOutput
Turn [Select Dial] to set a
desired flash output power.
Flash output power is
variable from 1/4 to 1/128.
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3)S etnumberof
flashes
Press and hold [Confirm
Button] for 3 seconds and
set to <number of flashes>.
Turn [Select Dial] to choose
desired number of flashes
(1-50).

4)Setflashfrequency
Press and hold [Confirm
Button] for 3 seconds and
set to <number of flashes>.
Press [Confirm Button] and
set to <flash frequency>.
Turn [Select Dial] to choose
desired frequency(1-100).
Caution: To prevent flash damage from
overheating, don't continuously use stroboscopic
flashes more than 10 times. After 10 times, please
rest flash at least 15 minutes. If overheating
protection is active, flash will stop firing, please
cool down flash for at least 15 minutes.
Use stroboscopic flash in a dark environment is
more effective.Maximum output power of
stroboscopic flash is 1/4.
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To ensure shooting effect,you may use the formula
below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with
the camera.Shutter Speed=Number of Flashes /
Flash Frequency For example, when the display
shows 15 Multi and 10Hz, the shutter speed 15/10=
is 1.5s.
MaximumNumberof
ContinuousFlashes
Flash
output
HZ 1 2 3 4 5 6-7 8-9
1/47 6 5 4 4 3 3
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
14 14 12 10 8 6 5
30 30 30 20 20 20 10
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HZ 10 12 14 16 18 20-50 60-100
1/42 2 2 2 2 2 2
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
444 4 4 4 4
8 8 8 8 8 8 8
20 20 20 18 16 12 10
50 40 40 35 30 20 15
50 50 50 50 40 40 30
Flash
output