VISICO VISICO2 User manual

User manual
VISICO2 Pocket Light

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Introduction
Safety Note
Warning Sign
Content of Carton
Name of Parts
Operation Button
LCD Panel
Demount Reflector
Mount Reflector
Battery
Switch on Flash Light
Select Triggering Ways
Operating Modeling Lamp
Set Flash Mode
Flash Mode-M Manual Flash
Flash Mode-Multi Stroboscopic Flash
Flash Mode-TTL Auto Flash
High-Speed Sync
Setting Channel and Group
More Functions
Audible Beep
S1 and S2 Optical Mode
Auto Standby
Constant Color Mode
Mask
Setting ID Number
Restore Factory Settings
Using VISICO Transmitter (not included)
Error Codes
Flash Capacitor Preventative Maintenance
Changing Flash Tube
USB Firmware Update
Technical Data
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Introduction
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Thank you very much for selecting VISICO2 flash light. Please read
instruction carefully and keep them handy for your reference.
VISICO2 is a lithium-battery powered, portable, lightweight and
easy-to-use flash. Up to 200W output power, adjustable from
1/1-1/256 providing just the right fill light source for outdoor shooting.
It has three modes of M manual, TTL auto flash and Multi stroboscopic.
You can easily achieve a correct flash exposure in complex light-
changing environment. You can also create a variety of photos with
special effects.
When VISICO2 flash is used with VC-818TX transmitter, photographer
can easily remotely control flash mode, flash power, sync speed and
LED modeling lamp without leaving the camera. VISICO2 is also used
with a dedicated range of light shaping accessories to personalize
your work. VISICO2 flash frees your camera to go out and shoot at
will - whether you are a wedding or event photographer,
environmental portraiture shooter, freelance commercial illustrator,
photojournalist, a backpack adventurer, or fast action sports snapper.

Safety Note
Do not use the unit in an environment where moisture or flammable
vapor is likely to come in contact with the unit.
Do not use in rain.
Do not explore any components in direct sun for a long time.
Do not restrict air vents while in use.
Do not use a unit with damaged covers, flash tubes, modeling lamps.
If the unit is dropped or damaged in any way, always have it checked
out before using it.
Do not place flammable materials close to either the flash tube or the
modeling lamp when the unit is in use.
Do not attempt to disassemble or service the unit on your own to
avoid shock hazard. Only flash tubes and batteries may be replaced
on your own.
Do not drop foreign objectives inside the housing. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
Always use a blower brush or clean facial tissue to remove dust and
moisture from the modeling lamp and the flash tube.
Always turn off the unit whenever mounting or dismounting
accessories.
Always turn off the unit and remove battery before maintenance.
Always keep out of reach of children.
Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes within short distances.
Otherwise visual impairment may occur.
Warning Sign
The manual is based on the assumption that both camera and flash light
are powered on.
This Caution symbol indicates a warning to avoid shooting problem.
Content of Carton
Your VISICO2 flash light should include the following items, please
check carefully.
1x VISICO2 Studio Flash (included Lithium battery)
1x Charger
1x Flash Holder
1x Protective bag
1x User manual
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Name of Parts
Replaceable
Battery USB
Upgarde
Terminal
Power Switch
Operation Panel 2.5mm
Sync Cord Input
Reflector
Releasing Button Reflector
3
Photocell
1/4"
Mounting
Hole
Battery
Releasing
Button
3

灯管 L ED造 型灯泡
Reflector Bayonet
Flash Tube LED Modeling Lamp
Operation Button
1.
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Transmission Channel and Group Setup Button
Flash Mode Selection Button
2 .
Modeling Lamp Button
3 .
Menu Button
4 .
Test Button
5 .
Select Dial
6 .
Confirmation Button
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1. Shortly press to Confirm channel
2. In Multi mode: Shortly press to set number
of flashes and flash frequency
3.Under MENU mode, Shortly press to select
Beep, Optical Mode, Auto Standby,
Constant Color Temperature Mode, Mask,
ID setting
Button Operation
CH/GR
1. Shortly press to set group
2.Press and hold 3 seconds to set channel
number
MODE
Modeling Lamp Shortly press：Control modeling lamp OFF/
1/2/3/4/5/6
MENU Shortly press：Enter or quit MENU mode
Long press: Restore Factory Settings
TEST Shortly press to test flash
Select Dial Shortly press to set parameter
Confirmation
Button
Shortly press to select flash mode M manual
flash,Multi stroboscopic flash, TTL auto flash
in sequence
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1. TTL Auto flash
2. M manual flash/
Multi stroboscopic
Flash
3. Transmission channel
4. Group
5. Battery power display
6. Warning
7. Modeling lamp ON
8. Brightness of Modeling
lamp
9. 2.4G wireless signal
transmission
10. S1/S2 Optical slave flash
11. Recycling indicator
12. Flash Recycling Ready
13. Audio beep
14. Number of flashes / Flash
frequency. Mask function
N1/N2
15. Flash output power/Flash
exposure compensation
(FEC)
Demount Reflector
Push Releasing Button back towards the rear of the unit and rotate
flash reflector anti-clockwise (Fig 1).
Fig.1
LCD Panel
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Mount Reflector
Push Releasing Button back towards the rear of the unit, Align the
four pegs on the reflector with the four slots on flash body. Pull
reflector in and rotate clockwise until it locks in place (Fig 2).
CAUTION: Always switch off the unit before mount and demounting
reflector.
Fig.2
Battery
Install Battery
Remove battery
Push [Battery Releasing Button] towards the head of the unit to
release the battery. (Fig.3).
Please turn off the unit before put on and remove battery.
Fig.3
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Put battery in battery compartment until hear a clicking sound.

Battery Level
Battery level
indicator Battery level
Charge battery before it runs out.
Note: Use or stock battery only after
charging.
full battery
medium battery
Lower battery
Caution
Battery protective maintenance
1. Charge the battery fully before using the unit at the first time.
2. If leave battery in studio flash, it will be consumed even without use.
To prevent battery from excessive discharge, please switch off the
unit and remove battery after operation or storage.
3. The battery itself consume during stock, to keep good performance
of battery and avoid exhausted, always charge battery from stock
at least every three month.
Do not short circuit
Do not expose to rain or immerse into water.
Keep out of reach of Children
Do not continuous charge the battery over 24 hours.
Store in dry, cool and ventilated place.
Do not put aside or into fire
Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations
Charging time and number of flashes may vary according to the
condition of battery.
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