WalimeXPro TTL FW 950 User manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual
System Flash TTL FW 950
Gewerbering 26
86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0
Fax. +49 84 32 / 9489 - 8333
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.foto-walser.de

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Foreword
We would like to thank you for buying this walimex pro product. Please read these instructions
carefully to avoid physical injuries and damages. Please keep this manual safe. If you are selling or
leaving the device to another person, please ensure to hand this manual over as well.
Warning
Always protect this product against rain or moisture in order to prevent fire, damage to the
device or electric shock.
The flash device contains high voltage components. Do not open or repair the flash device on
your own. If you touch the high voltage line, an electric shock can occur. Return the device to
the mentioned repair service.
Ensure that the device is not dropped nor has other damages. Never repair the device on
your own. Do not open the device, have the device tested by an electrically skilled person
before you start using it.
Do not flash directly into the eyes from a short distance, this could damage the eyes.
ATTENTION: Ensure a minimum distance of 1 meter between flash device and subject when
photographing small children and babies. Use a diffuser or bouncer to reduce the light
intensity.
Keep the battery or easily swallowed parts away from children. In the case of an accidental
swallowing, contact a doctor immediately.
If acid liquid has leaked, use gloves to remove the battery.
Do not use the flash device in flammable gas, chemical or similar liquids. These substances
can sometimes react sensitively to the flash. A fire or electromagnetic interference can occur.
Please pay attention to any warning signs in your environment.
Do not store the flash device in temperatures above 40°C (e.g., in the car), as electronic
components could be damaged.
The flash device is not water repellant. Keep away from rain and moisture.
If the flash device is not used for longer periods of time, please remove the batteries and
keep the device stored in a dry environment.

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I. Overview of components and operating elements of the device
1.) Reflector screen
2.) Built-in wide angle diffusion disk
3.) Flash head
4.) Connecting socket sync cable
5.) Sync cell
6.) Battery compartment
7.) Connecting socket for external
power pack (SD-8A)
8.) Flash mount
9.) Locking wheel
10.-11.) Contact pin
12.) Display
13.) PILOT –Test button
14.) Mode button
15.) Standby display
16.) Left selection button
17.) On/off switch
18.) Zoom button
19.) Right selection button
20.) Set button
II. Installation
1. Inserting the batteries
Opening the battery cover
Slide the battery cover in
direction of the arrow and lift it.
Inserting the batteries
Insert the batteries as indicated
on the battery
compartment/cover. Ensure
correct polarity + / -.
Closing the battery cover
Slide the battery cover back into
its original position in direction of
the arrow.
Attention:
Attention when replacing the batteries. After use, the batteries can be hot.
When not in use, please remove the batteries from the device, in order to keep a possible
leaking of the batteries from damaging the device.

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2. Attaching the Speedlite to the camera
Turn the locking wheel clockwise
and loosen it as much as possible.
Slide the mount of the flash device
into the accessory shoe of the
camera.
Turn the ring clockwise in order to
fasten it.
In order to remove the flash,
loosen the fastened locking wheel.
Slide the flash out of the accessory
shoe of the camera.
III. Use of the Speedlite
1. Switching the device on/off
Switching it on: Press the ON/OFF switch for approx. 2 seconds
Trigger test flash, briefly press the PILOT button.
Switching it off: Press the ON/OFF switch for approx. 2 seconds
2. TTL mode
Press the MODE button until TTL appears on the display.
Depending on your camera type, set your camera mode to
<M><AV> or <TV> or <A><S> or <P>
When lightly pressing the camera trigger, the flash is adjusted
automatically.
Additionally, you have the option to manually correct the flash
output or to fine-tune it. In order to do this you can adjust the output in 18 levels from -
3 to 3 with the help of the arrow buttons.
3. M mode
Press the MODE button and set the flash device to the M mode.
In order to adjust the zoom, press the button Zoom. With the
arrow buttons, you can manually adjust the zoom and the flash
output from 24 to 105mm.
The flash output can be adjusted with the help of the arrow
buttons.
4. Stroboscope mode
Press the MODE button and set the flash device to the
stroboscope mode.
Press the SET button in order to adjust the frequency between 1
and 90 Hz at a flash sequence of 1 to 50 flashes.
In order to save the desired frequency, press the SET button
again.

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5. S1 mode
Press the MODE button and set the flash device to the S1 mode.
This allows you to use the flash device as a slave flash in order to
work with several flashes simultaneously.
When the flash is set to the S1 mode, it triggers in sync with the master flash.
6. S2 mode
Press the MODE button and set the flash device to the S2 mode.
This allows you to use the flash device as a slave flash in order to
work with several flashes simultaneously.
When the flash is set to the S2 mode, it triggers in sync with the second flash of the
master flash.
Note: For a summary of your settings, press one of the arrow buttons for longer than 2 seconds.
7. Energy-saving mode
In order to save energy, the flash device switches to the stand-by mode when not in use.
Press any button to switch it back on.
8. Protection function
Protection during continuous flashing
In order to prevent the flash head from overheating and being damaged, please do not
flash continuously more than 20 times at the highest output level. The stand-by display
blinks green. Allow the flash to cool off for a few minutes. When overheating, the
overheating protection is activated. Allow the flash to cool off for a few minutes or
reduce the flash output by 1/4.
9. Status of the stand-by display
Status
Lights up red
Flash is charging
Lights up green
Ready for use
Blinks green
Automatic overheating protection –ready for
use after approx. 2 minutes
Blinks red
Drop of power –replace batteries

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IV. Advanced use
1. Indirect Flashing
Indirect flashing means that you photograph by reflecting the flash
from a wall or the ceiling to make the light softer.
2. Use of the reflector screen for photographing
Pull the reflector screen and the wide angle diffusion disk from the flash head at the same
time and push the wide angle diffusion disk back into the flash head. In this case the flash
creates an attractive highlight in the eyes. This effect is achieved optimally when the flash
head is angled by 90°.
3. Use of the wide angle diffusion disk
Pull out the built-in wide angle diffusion disk in order to enlarge the
light angle of the flash. This way you receive softer and more natural
flash light.
V. Technical specifications
Guide Number
42 (ISO 100,105mm)
Flash Modes
TTL, M, Stroboscope, S,
Vertical Tilting Angle
0–90 degrees
Horizontal Rotation Angle
0–270 degrees
Power Supply
4x AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH)
Flash Number
100 (full output)
Recycle Time
approx. 0.4s (with AA Alkaline
batteries)
Output Levels
1/8 aperture stops
Color Temperature
5600K±200K
Flash Duration
1/200s~1/20000s
Dimensions
approx. 200x75x57mm
Weight
approx. 340g
Scope of delivery: 1x flash device, 1x mini flash stand, 1x transport bag, 1x manual