Yongnuo RF-603 II User manual

Wireless Flash Trigger
无线引闪器
RF-603 II
User Manual
使用手册

Thank you for purchasing YongNuo products in advance.
Please read this user manual carefully and learn how to use camera and
flash before.
This product is a wireless transceiver integrated design, for the convenience
of description,the product will named “transmitter” when mounted on the
camera hot shoe in some cases, while named “receiver” when mounted or
connected to the flash.
Contents
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The name of each part for RF-603 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparation before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Wireless flash trigger awaken & testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wired/wireless remote shutter release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Function extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Include items/Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General description
RF-603 II adopts a global free FSK 2.4GHz wireless channel which can be suitable
in many countries. RF-603 II with FSK system, can be more effective to guarantee
speed, distance and stability. Within capacious areas, the remote control distance
may reach to 100m, and suitable for RF-603I.
RF-603 II wireless flash trigger kit is formed by two same transceivers. It can be
set to single transmit state (TX), which will be more convenient for testing flash, and
can be set to transceiver state (TRX), automatically switch transmit and receive state,
adopts
focus and shutter function in “TX” and “TRX” state respectively.
Transmitter supports single contact triggering, supports wireless wakening
up and triggering the flash through the camera hot shoe, with PC sync cable
(optional) can be trigger studio lights, with specially camera shutter connecting cable
can realize wired / wireless shutter release remote control, supports controlling
multiple cameras and flashes at the same time.
The highest flash sync speed up to 1/320 second (some of models may only reach
to 1/250s or less, difference combination of models of flash and camera using may
achieved difference flash sync speed).
2 levers button design , it will realize the awakening, flash testing,
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Cautions
1. As this is an electronic product accessory, some of the environment causes
may affect the working. However this is hardly ever to get this situation,
don't worry.
2. Do not pull the wires and turn off the camera when connecting.
3. For a long time non-use, please turn the transceiver off and remove the
batteries.
4. Do not put it in high temperature, such as a closed car under direct sunlight,
the control panel and other high temperature areas.
5. Keep dry, do not use wet hands contact with the product, the product must
not be immersed in water or exposed to rain, and this may and this may lead
to not work properly.
6. Do not used in the flammable occasion in violation of this warning may cause
an explosion or fire.
7. Owing to this product include battery, please operate it strictly according to
related rules, otherwise maybe cause explosion, fire or physical injury.
8. Do not trigger the flash close to a person's eyes, it may impair the person's
vision.
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2.The LS-2.5 series shutter
connecting cable
1.The LS-PC series flash cable
C1
Canon60D/350D/450D/
500D/550D/600D/650D
/700D Pentax Series
C3
Canon
1D/5D/7D/10D/20D/
30D/40D/50D
N1
Nikon
D1/D2/D3/D4 Series
D200/D300
D700/D800
N2 Nikon
D70/D70S/D80
N3
Nikon
D90/D600
D3000/D5000 Series
D7000 Series
Include items/Optional Accessories
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Include items:
RF-603C II or RF-603N II .X2
LS-2.5 Shutter Cable* . . X1
User Manual .......X1
*Shutter Cable shown according to the packaging.
Optional Accessories:
LS-PC635 LS-PC/PC
You can additionally purchase the shutter
cable or PC sync cable if needed.
LS-2.5/C1...

The name of each parts of RF-603 II
The RF-603C II is
more suitable for
Canon cameras.
The RF-603N II is
more suitable for
Nikon cameras.
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A: Focusing indicator light (green) /
Shutter indicator light (red)
B: 2.5mm shutter remote cable socket
C: Hot shoe / Hot shoe contacts
D: PC socket(output)
E: Awakening indicator light (green) /
Flash trigger indicator light (red)
F: Multifunction button
G: Power switch-1.TX
2.TRX(transmit-receive )
H: Locking ring
I: Hot shoe mounting foot
J: Contacts
K: Channel setting switch
L: Battery room
M:Battery door
(transmit)

Preparation before using
1.Channel Setting:
Use the channel setting switch to set the transceivers
to the same code, total 16 channels.
2.Battery Installation:
Slide to open the battery room, install two AAA
batteries(not include) for two transceiver according to
the "+/-" marks shown.
3.Fix the transceiver on the camera hot shoe:
Mount the transceiver on the hot shoe of the camera by
hot shoe mounting foot, then tight the locking screw.
Support installing the flash on the transceiver (The
On-Top Flash,as the picture shown).
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Preparation before using
4.Fix the transceiver on light stand or flash bracket :
Mount the transceiver on the mini stand of the flash
attached or other fixed device (not included), and tight the
locking screw.
5.Fix the flash on transceiver:
Install the flash on the hot shoe of the transceiver, lock the
flash and ensure all links are fixed well.
6.Use the PC port to connect other type of flashes :
To realize the function you need to additionally purchase
the LS-PC series cable according to the different interface.
1.Inset the PC cable with the end of nutsert to PC socket of
the transceiver, and tight the nutsert.
2.Inset another end of the cable to the synchronous socket
of the the flash.
The PC port just used as output to connect the flash.
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Preparation before using
7.Power Switch and Tr ansmi t-rec eive State
Settings:
Set the power switch on TX (single transmit) or TRX
(transmit-receive automatic switch) state according to
different shooting requirement. When it used as wireless
triggering transmitter and flash testing, set to "TX"; while
used as wireless triggering receiver, using shutter release or
other extended functions, set to "TRX", as the table shown,
set to OFF means turn off the power.
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FMake sure all the transceivers have been fixed before using , the flash
need to set to manual “M” mode.

1.The flash Awakening
Half press the multifunction button of the transmitter or the button of camera
shutter, the awakening indicator light of transmitter and receiver will be bright
(Green), at the moment if the flash is in dormant state, it will be awakened.
2.Test and trigger the flash
Fully press the multifunction button of transmitter to test the flash once. When
fully pressing the release button of camera shutter, it will synchronously trigger
the on-top flash and off-camera flash, the flash trigger indicator light of
transmitter and receiver will be bright (Red).
FIt requires compatible transmitter when using the camera shutter to awake
the flash, non specialized transmitter can also wireless trigger the flash
normally (single contact trigger).
Wireless flash trigger & testing
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Wired/wireless remote shutter release function
This product can achieve wired /wireless remote
shutter release function, need to LS-2.5 series shutter
connecting cable(or purc hase) according to the
different cameras. When using the shutter release, the
power switch need to set in”TRX” state.
1.As the picture shown, use the shutter release between the
shutter socket of camera and transceiver.
2.Single transceiver can be used as wired shutter release.
3.When using as a wireless shutter release, fix a transceiver
on the camera hot shoe or fix around the camera with the
external socket of camera shutter through specialized
shutter cable to connect, another transceiver set on hand.
4.Half press the multifunction button of transmitter, the
camera will enter into focusing. The Focusing indicator
light will bright, fully press the button, the camera will
enter into shooting, at the moment, the red shutter
indicator light bright.
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Function extend
1.Handhold the flash for remote flash trigger sync
Take the RF-603II on the flash as shutter release remote control, LS-2.5mm
series shutter connecting cable needs to be used. The transceivers should
set in “TRX” state.
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1.Install the handhold flash on the hot shoe
of the transceiver as transmitter, and lock
the flash.
2.Fixed the camera (such as on a tripod),
installed the other transceiver on the hot
shoe of the camera as receiver,and
connected with specialized shutter cable
to the external shutter socket of the
camera.
3.Press the multifunction button of the
transceiver on flash for remote shooting,
and the flash will be trigger with shutter
synchronously.

2.Remote shooting with flash trigger sync
Examples of using multiple combinations of RF-603II, LS-2.5mm shutter
connecting cable needs to be used, and several RF-603II transceivers needs
to be purchased.
Function extend
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1.Install one transceiver on the hot shoe of the
camera, and connected the shutter socket
with the shutter connecting cable to the
camera.
2.Install the flash on the hot shoe of the other
transceivers, or connect to studio flash lights
with PC sync cable.
3.Handhold one transceiver as a remote control
transmitter, half press the multifunction
button of the transceiver to focus, full press
the multifunction button to remote shooting
with flashes trigger sync.

Troubleshooting
1.Unable or wireless trigger the flash
F
FSet the power switch of transmitter to TX state then test the flash, it could not
test flash when setting to TRX state.
FMake sure the flash have been prepared and set to manual “M” mode.
FThe poor contact between transmitter, camera and flash will cause the triggering
problem, ensure the contacts are clean and have been installed to the correct
position.
2.Unable to awake the flash
FWhen using the non specialized transmitter, it need to half press the button of
transmitter to awake the flash when the transmitter set in TX state. If the flash could
not be awaken, it need to manual awake the flash or turn off the power saving mode.
3.The shutter could not be released
FWhen part of the cameras could not find the focus, it could not proceed to shoot
even if receiving the shooting signal. The focus mode of camera should be adjusted to
“M”.
to test the flash
Make sure the battery is full and the transceivers are in the same channel.
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Type: FSK 2.4GHz wireless remote control system
Transmission distance: 100m
Channels: 16 channels
Shutter release: half-press, full-press
Shutter interface: 2.5mm socket
Studio flash light interface: standard PC socket
Max Sync Speed: 1/320 second
Battery: AAA×2(3V )
Stand-by time:about 400 hours in TX state,about 45 hours in TRX mode.
Size (W x H x D): 38MM x 88MM x 33.5MM
The functions of this user manual are based on test conditions of
our company.Further notice will not be given if the design and
specifications change.
The YONGNUO logo in this manual includes the registered
trademark or trademark of Shenzhen Yongnuo Photography
Equipment Co.,Ltd in China or/and other countries(regions).All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Specification
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首先感谢您购买永诺产品。
使用前请您务必通读并理解本使用说明书和相机及闪光灯的使用方
法。
本产品使用收发一体设计，为方便描述，本说明书在一些情况下将
安装于相机热靴时称之为发射器，安装或连接闪光灯时称之为接收
器。
产品功能简介 ........................1
注意事项 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
包装内容及选购件 ......................3
RF-603II各部位名称.....................4
使用前准备 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
无线引闪及测试 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
有线/无线快门线功能 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
功能延伸 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
故障排除 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
规格 ............................13
目录

产品功能简介
RF-603 II 产 品 使 用2. 4GHz无 线 频 道 ， 适 用 更 多 国 家 免 费 频 道 。
采用FSK制 式 更有 效 保证速 度 、距离 及 其稳 定 性，在 空 旷环境 遥 控距
离最远可达100米，兼容RF-603 一代产品。
RF-603 II 无线引闪器套装由两只相同的收发器组成，可通过电
源 开 关 设 置 为 单 发 射 状 态( T X)， 更 方 便 地 测 试 闪 光 ， 也 可 设 置 为 收
发一体状态( T R X)，自动切换 发 射和接收状态 ， 使用两段按钮设计，
在TX及TRX状态分别实现唤醒、测试引闪及对焦、快门功能。
发射器 支持 单触点 引闪 ，支 持 通过 相机 热 靴无 线唤 醒 及 引 闪闪 光
灯，搭配同步触发PC线(另购)可引闪影室灯，搭配相机专用快门线
可实现有/无线快门遥控功能，可在无线遥控快门的同时引闪闪光
灯。支持单独购买收发器，可同时控制多台相机及闪光灯。
闪 光 同 步 速 度 最 高 达1/320秒(部 分 相 机 型 号 只 能 达 到1/250秒 甚
至更低，不同型号的闪光灯与相机组合使用的同步速度不同)。
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注意事项
1 .本 产 品 属 电 子 产 品 的 附 件 ， 有 可 能 因 外 界 环 境 因 素 影 响 而 造 成 相
机不能拍摄或异常动作。请勿担心，这种情况的可能性非常小。
2 .连 接 线 与 相 机 连 接 时 ， 请 勿 拉 扯 连 接 线 ， 并 在 关 闭 相 机 电 源 时 连
接。
3.长时间不使用本产品时，请将电源关闭，并将电池取出。
4 .请 勿 置 于 高 温 中 ， 如 阳 光 直 射 下 的 封 闭 汽 车 内 、 控 制 面 板 等 高 温
地方。
5 .请 保 持 干 燥 ， 勿 用 湿 手 接 触 产 品 ， 亦 不 可 将 产 品 浸 入 水 中 或 暴 露
雨中，否则可能引起无法正常使用，甚至损坏。
6.请勿在易燃易爆场合中使用，违反此警告可能引起爆炸或火灾。
7 .本 产 品 涉 及 电 池 ， 关 于 电 池 的 使 用 请 严 格 按 照 相 关 规 定 ， 否 则 会
引起财产损失或人身伤害。
8 .搭 配 闪 光 灯 使 用 时 ， 请 勿 将 闪 光 灯 靠 近 人 眼 闪 光 ， 否 则 可 能 造 成
视力伤害。
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2.LS 2 5- . 系列快门 连 接线
1.LS-PC 系列闪光灯 连 接线
C1
Canon60D/350D/450D/
500D/550D/600D/650D
/700D Pentax 系列
C3
Canon
1D/5D/7D/10D/20D/
30D/40D/50D
N1
Nikon
D1/D2/D3/D4 系列
D200/D300
D700/D800
N2 Nikon
D70/D70S/D80
N3
Nikon
D90/D600
D3000系列/D5000系列
D7000系列
LS-PC635 LS-PC PC/
包装内容及选购件
可根据拍摄需要额外选购快门连接线或PC连接线。
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包装内容:
RF-603C II 或RF-603N II X2
LS-2.5 快门线*. . . . . X1
使用手册........X1
*快门线型号根据外包装所示。
选购件:
LS-2.5/C1...