User Manual - B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography
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1. your camera has enough time to respond to an Event When Freeze timer is OFF dial position 1 LV5 will send Shutter Open Signal upon the beginning of an Event and Shutter Close Signal upon the end of an Event The maximum shutter duration is capped at 500ms When Freeze timer is activated dial positions 2 16 it determines the durations between Shutter Open Signal and Shutter Close Signal according to the Freeze time schedule in 8 2 5 Any subsequent Events that occur during the Freeze period will be ignored by the LV5 thus avoiding further unwanted shutter signals After the Freeze period has elapsed the LV5 will respond to new Events again LV5 enables slow devices to capture fast events under optimum Freeze setting See 8 9 for step by step instructions zx AS p A AS P Q 8 6 Freeze Timer Multi Shot To set a Freeze time see 8 2 3 The Freeze period starts when the LV5 sends a Shutter Close Signal upon the Event end During the Freeze period the LV5 will ignore any events beginning until the Freeze period has elapsed 25 3 reeze timer in Multi Shot will not affect the duration of shutter signals 8 7 1 Refer to 8 2 2 and 8 2 3 to set desired Freeze and Delay times Delay and 2 Refer to the illustration below for how Delay and Freeze Freeze work together in Single Shot Combinations in 3 Single Shot he Delay period starts when the LV5 de2. Freeze setting does not affect the length of shutter signal 8 2 Set and Reset Delay and Freeze Values 2 3 To disable the Delay and Freeze functions make sure Turn the Select Dial to position 1 then slide the Delay Freeze switch to either direction once To set a Delay time slide the Delay Freeze switch to Delay then turn the Select Dial to the Delay value see the table in 8 2 5 for the mapping from dial numbers to time periods If you slide the Delay Freeze switch to Freeze afterwards the last Delay value you have set will still be in effect It will remain in effect until you slide the Delay Freeze switch back to Delay at which point the Delay time will correspond to the current dial position Freeze then turn the Select Dial to the Freeze value see the table in 8 2 5 for the mapping from dial numbers to time periods If you slide the Delay Freeze switch to Delay afterwards the last Freeze value you have set will still be in effect It will remain in effect until you slide the Delay Freeze switch back to Freeze at which point the Freeze time will correspond to the current dial selector position Note that turning the LV5 sensor OFF will reset both Delay and Freeze values to 0 Bach dial position corresponds to a Delay or Freeze value as indicated below DIAL POSITION DELAY PERIOD FREEZE PERIOD 1 OFF OFF 2 ims 20ms 3 2ms 30m
3. STEADY GREEN REMAINS NO OBJECT HAS PASSED THROUGH THE LASER BEAM RETRY WITH BIGGER OBJECT TO INTERCEPT THE LASER BEAM AT A CLOSER DISTANCE WITH EITHER THE EMITTER OR THE SENSOR OBJECT MOVING TOO FAST SWITCH THE EMITTER TO 1KHZ RESET THE SENSOR AND RETRY USE MORE THAN ONE LV5 TO TRAP THE OBJECT ESCAPE MODE STEADY RED REMAINS OBJECT STILL INTERCEPTING THE LASER BEAM CHECK THE LASER BEAM AND REMOVE ANY OBJECTS TRAP MODE TURNS RED LASER IS INTERCEPTED ESCAPE MODE TURNS ORANGE LASER IS DETECTED SHUTTER CABLE OR X SYNC CABLE CONNECTION PROBLEM ENSURE THE SHUTTER CABLE OR X SYNC CABLE IS PLUGGED IN SECURELY ON BOTH ENDS CAMERA AF SYSTEM DOES NOT FOCUS SET CAMERA TO MANUAL FOCUS CAMERA DRIVE MODE IS SET INCORRECTLY ENSURE CAMERA IS SET TO THE CORRESPONDING DRIVE MODES OBJECT MOVING FASTER THAN CAMERA S RESPONSE TIME SET CAMERA TO MANUAL FOCUS SET FREEZE TIMER IN SINGLE SHOT TO PROLONG SHUTTLE SINGAL FOR YOUR CAMERA SEE SECTION 8 9 32 Camera shutter or flash not triggered with wireless connection assuming laser is detected LV5 SENSOR IN TRAP MODE TURNS RED LV5 SENSOR IN ESCAPE MODE TURNS ORANGE V5 NO LED CACTUS TRIGGER SET INCORRECTLY ENSURE THE CACTUS TRANSCEIVER IS SET AS RX AND ON THE SAME CHANNEL WITH LV5 ALWAYS SET LV5 CHANNEL BEFORE POWER ON B
4. lighting effects to your photos by using Eo Cactus V5 transceivers and portable flash units Set one V5 Off Camera as Transmitter TX mount it on the camera s hot shoe and Flash with set additional V5 transceiver s as Receiver RX for Cactus V5 portable flash unit s In this case set the V5 transceivers used as wireless flash trigger to a different channel other than what you are using for the LV5 V5 wireless shutter release 19 7 6 Suggested LV5 Setup with Cactus V5 Wireless Flash Transceiver Option 1 1 Connect the Sensor to camera EMITTER SENSOR by shutter cable optional vec 2 Mount V5 TX to camera hot shoe puran and flash to V5 RX both set to the same channel N V5 RX CAMERA Option 2 20 1 Use the Sensor s wireless EUR S SUE function by pairing it with a v5 TX I V5 RX Set both to the same FLASH k channel e g Ch 5 2 Connect this V5 to camera by a N 3 shutter cable optional 3 Set the pair of V5 used for V5 RX CAMERA wireless flash to a different channel e g Ch 16 8 Advanced Operation In certain situations when RBS RC SENI between the LV5 detecting an event and the moment the image is taken 2 you want to manipulate the length of a shutter signal to trigger devices with different response time or OR want to stop the LV5 from responding to subsequent Events for a certain period of time after an image was taken two timer functions of the LV
5. set the channel on the LV5 Sensor with the Select Dial BEFORE switching it ON If you do not wish to set Delay time or Freeze time dial back to 1 as soon as the LV5 is switched ON 2 Once switching on set Delay and Freeze time by the Delay Freeze switch and the dial selector follow steps in Section 8 2 12 6 7 Connecting LV5 Sensor to the Camera 6 7 1 Direct Cable Connection Connect the shutter release cable optional to the Sensor s shutter release port Plug the other end of the shutter release cable to the camera s shutter release port The Sensor sends a signal to the camera directly via the shutter cable so the distance between the Sensor and the camera is limited by the length of the shutter release cable EMITTER SENSOR 6 7 2 Cactus V5 Wireless Shutter Release Connect the shutter release cable optional to the Cactus V5 X Syne Port Plug the other end of the shutter release cable into the camera s shutter release port Adjust both the Sensor and the V5 Receiver RX to the same channel by using the channel dial HO ADS NK nne THE SENSOR The Sensor sends a radio signal to the V5 but be sure to place the camera within the 100m suggested operating distance EMITTER SENSOR R V5 RX CAMERA 5 Cactus V5 s Multi Channel Triggering also applies to LV5 triggering up to four 4 groups of V5 transceivers separately or all at once To make
6. 5 ENS can be used to achieve these goals 20 8 1 Basic Concepts Event An Event begins when an object blocks the laser beam in Trap Mode or leaves it in Escape Mode An Event ends when the laser beam is not blocked anymore in Trap Mode or is blocked again in Escape Mode 3921107608081 duration that can range from very short to very long Shutter Open Signal Signal transmitted from the LV5 to the camera which commands the camera shutter to open Shutter Close Signal Signal transmitted from the LV5 to the camera which commands the camera shutter to close 0012092110421 CONEA the camera is not in Bulb or Burst mode Shutter Close Singal will not affect the shutter duration of the camera Delay An image is not taken immediately but after a set Delay time Freeze After an Event has been detected the LV5 can ignore further Events for a specified amount of time time if you want to avoid further images to be taken after TNA A OA Freeze can be achieved LV5 by 1 Shutter Pause In Single Shot LV5 will send shutter open and close signal at a length according to the Freeze value selected by user No new events can trigger LV5 during the Freeze period Event Freeze Beginning Q 21 Sleeping In Multi Shot LV5 will send a Shutter Close Signal at Event End During the Freeze period after shutter closes LV5 ignores all Event happening The
7. ATTERIES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY CHECK BATTERY POLARITIES OR REPLACE NEW BATTERIES OF CACTUS TRANSCEIVER BACKGROUND RADIO INTERFERENCE SET BOTH LV5 AND V5 TO ANOTHER CHANNEL CHANGE SETUP LOCATION AS INTERFERENCE MAY COME FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE SURROUNDING AREA BEYOND 100 METER EFFECTIVE RANGE MAKE SURE LV5 AND V5 RX ARE PLACED WITHIN 100 METERS LV5 SENSOR IN TRAP MODE TURNS RED LV5 SENSOR IN ESCAPE MODE TURNS ORANGE V5 GREEN CONNECTION PRO BLEM BETWEEN CACTUS TRIGGER AND THE OTHER DEVICE E G FLASH UNIT OR CAMERA CHECK FLASH CONNECTION AND COMPATIBILITY WITH CACTUS TRIGGER CHECK CAMERA CONNECTION WITH CACTUS TRIGGER CAMERA AF SYSTEM DOES NOT FOCUS SET CAMERA LENS TO MANUAL FOCUS CAMERA DRIVE MODE IS SET INCORRECTLY ENSURE CAMERA IS SET TO THE CORRESPONDING DRIVE MODES OBJECT MOVING FASTER THAN CAMERA S RESPONSE TIME SET CAMERA TO MANUAL FOCUS SET FREEZE TIMER IN SINGLE SHOT TO PROLONG SHUTTLE SINGAL FOR YOUR CAMERA SEE SECTION 8 9 33 12 Notices Notices for Customers inthe U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen
8. Cactus Table of Contents 1 Main Features of Cactus LV5 02 2 Caution and Warning 02 3 Major Specifications 03 4 Package Contents 04 5 Nomenclature 05 6 Setup 07 7 Basic Operation 14 8 Advanced Operation 19 9 LED Status Outline 28 10 Optional Accessories 28 11 Troubleshooting 29 12 Notices 33 13 Warranty 35 1 Main Features of Cactus LV5 Thank you for purchasing Cactus LV5 Laser Trigger Cactus LV5 is a powerful yet handy device that allows you to do creative high speed photography and camera trap wildlife photography With this trigger you won t miss a shot when those unexpected moments occur DA Cactus LV5 can be triggered by 1 blocking the transmission between the laser Emitter and Sensor or 2 removing the object between the laser Emitter and Sensor EXCLUSIVE Works wirelessly with Cactus V5 and Cactus LV5 combines laser and radio frequency technology in a single device With a built in Cactus V5 transceiver module in the Sensor LV5 allows you to take instant camera photos with unlimited number of portable flashes wirelessly JA a A NDS The working distance between the laser Emitter and the Sensor is up to 150 meters 09 00106 5601108840 The LV5 not only works under ambient light its intelligent design also allows it to work under sunlight Supports single and continu
9. ON 2 X AAA 4 X AAA LV5 EMITTER 40 80 STANDBY 90 180 LV5 SENSOR TRAP MODE OPERATION 85 175 60 125 Battery consumption based on battery capacity of 1000mAh Note The LV5 works with Alkaline and NiMH batteries Battery life will depend on the capacity and quality of batteries used 6 2 Mounting to Light Stand Tripod or Umbrella Swivel There are a few ways to install the LV5 Emitter and Sensor 1 Light stand Mount the LV5 by using the standard 1 4 tripod mount Rotate the unit until it is secured in place m Tripod via quick release plate Mount the LV5 to the tripod screw on the quick release plate Secure the mount by turning the lock from the underside of the quick release plate Umbrella swivel with hot shoe mount Mount the LV5 to the hot shoe mount and secure it by tightening the hot shoe lock W Note Stone bags are recommended for added weight and security on the light stand tripod 6 3 Adjusting Tilt Angles 1 Loosen the Angle Lock 2 Set the LV5 to the required tilting angle from 20 down to 65 up Tighten the angle lock when w done 10 6 4 6 4 1 Installing the Hood Using the 1 Attach the Hood using its Bayonet Mount bayonet style mount to the Sensor 2 Align the white dots the Sensor and Hood When they are in place turn the Hood ockwise to lock it 3 Turn the Hood counter clockwise to
10. OPERLY 3 LASER SPOT FALLS ON WRONG POSITION USE THE BLACK CARD TO TRACE THE PATH OF THE LASER BEAM AND FIX THE ANGLE LOCK ACCORDINGLY SEE SECTION 7 4 MOUNT THE EMITTER TO A BALL HEAD FOR VERY FINE ADJUST MENTS 30 Laser not detected assuming the laser beam does hit the Sensor BLINKS EVERY 5 SECONDS BATTERY POWER NO LED 1 BATTERIES ENSURE CORRECT INSTALLED POLARITIES WHEN FIT INCORRECTLY TING THE BATTERIES RED GREEN ORANGE 2 INSUFFICIENT REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE SENSOR AND RETRY TRAP MODE GREEN BLINKS EVERY 3 SECONDS ESCAPE MODE ORANGE BLINKS EVERY 3 SECONDS w LASER FREQUENCY MISMATCH RESET THE SENSOR TO DETECT THE LASER FREQUENCY AGAIN EMITTER amp SENSOR DO NOT PAIR UP PLACE EMITTER AND SENSOR WITHIN 1M ONCE LASER IS DETECTED ADJUST DISTANCE SEE SECTION 7 4 WEAK LASER SPOT OPEN THE LASER FILTER ON THE EMITTER ATTACH THE HOOD TO THE SENSOR FOR OUTDOOR USE TRAP AND ESCAPE MODE STEADY RED WEAK LASER SPOT SEE POINT 5 INTERFERENCE FROM UNWANTED LIGHT RE POSITION EMITTER OR SENSOR TO AVOID UNWANTED LIGHT CHOOSE ANOTHER LASER FREQUENCY EMITTER AND OR SENSOR FALLS OUT OF TRACK RE POSITION EMITTER AND OR SENSOR UNTIL LED TURNS TO STEADY GREEN 31 Camera shutter or flash not triggered with wired connection assuming laser is detected TRAP MODE
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12. angle of the laser path so that the Sensor can detect the laser like the image below Switch on both the Emitter and Sensor by pressing the ON OFF switch once The Sensor status LED blinks green every 3 seconds Caution Do not point the laser at your eyes 15 6 Aim the Emitter laser at the Sensor When the laser is detected the blinking LED turns to a steady green and the LV5 is ready to use If the laser is never detected the LED continues to blink green every 3 seconds Aim again until the LED turns steady green 7 Press the Test Button on the Sensor to confirm the shutter cable or wireless connection with your camera At half press LED turns orange and camera will auto focus at full press the LED turns green shutter releases and the camera takes a shot 8 When an object passes through the laser the LV5 triggers the shutter of your camera and takes a shot delay may occur depending on camera model and lens focusing speed 9 When the laser signal is once again detected by the Sensor the LED turns steady green and is ready for the next shot when an object passes through the laser 7 2 2 Multi Shot LV5 triggers the camera to take multiple shots when laser signal is intercepted 1 Follow steps in Section 7 1 2 Set the Sensor to 3 set the camera s drive mode to burst continuous high refer to your camera user manual for corresponding function key 16 Setup is complete and the equ
13. ce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Inerease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help HARVEST ONE LIMITED AND THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS LASER TRIGGER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT FEIN FCC ID VAAWFTLV5 MADE IN CHINA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 34 R amp TTE Decla
14. ces to hit the floor ONLY use the product as described in the user manual Improper use of the product may damage the LV5 Major Specifications Working radio frequency 2 4GHz Number of radio channels 16 Selectable laser frequencies 1 500Hz 2 1KHz Supported syne speed Up to 1 1000s subject to the camera s syne speed limitation Effective distance between Emitter and Sensor 1 150m in dark environment 2 20m under strong and direct sunlight RF effective distance 0 3m to 100m Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Camera voltage handling OV to 6V Power input Operates with 4 or 8AAA 1 5V batteries Angle lock tilt 20 down to 65 up Dimensions Emitter 92mm L x 80mm W x 93mm H Sensor 153mm L x 80mm W x 93mm H including hood Weight Emitter 1358 Sensor 1758 including hood Package Contents LV5 Emitter LV5 Sensor LV5 Hood Es Os Es Es N H N AAA batteries 3 5 mm cable User manual PC syne cable Poster amp Delay Freeze Sticker 5 Nomenclature 5 1 LV5 Emitter 5 2 DELAY ON OFF SWITCH Sa LV5 Sensor LASER SENSOR SINGLE MULTI SHOT STATUS LED SHUTTER RELEASE PORT HOOD 1 4 TRIPOD MOUNT Glossary TEST BUTTON 500Hz Frequency 500Hz BATTERY COMPARTMENT 1KHz Freque
15. d to you in new condition in its original container is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as follows for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase defective parts or a defective Laser Trigger returned to our authorized dealers as applicable and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired with new or comparable rebuilt parts or exchanged for a new Laser Trigger as determined by Harvest One Limited or the authorized dealers This limited warranty shall only apply if the Laser Trigger is used in conjunction with compatible camera and flash equipment as to which items Harvest One Limited shall have no responsibility This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Laser Trigger and does not apply in any of the following cases a Loss of or damage to the Laser Trigger due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident electrical current fluctuations b Failure to follow operating maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Cactus user s manual Receive services performed by someone other than Harvest One Limited or authorized dealers d Without limiting the foregoing water damage sand corrosion damage battery leakage dropping the laser trigger scratches abrasions or damage to the body or damage to the hot shoe or cables will be presumed to have resulted from misuse abuse or failure to operate the Lase
16. detach it 6 4 2 Storing the LV5 system 1 Remove the Hood if it is mounted on the Sensor 2 Align the centre of the LV5 Emitter On Off Switch to the white dot on the rim of the LV5 Sensor When they are in place turn the Emitter clockwise to lock it 3 To detach the Sensor from Emitter turn the Emitter counter clockwise 6 5 There are 2 frequencies available on the LV5 500Hz and 1KHz 1000Hz Frequency ALWAYS choose 1KHz under normal shooting circumstances Selector Use 500Hz ONLY when the laser beam is being interfered by other light source in the environment To select frequency 1 Use Frequency Selector on the Emitter to select the desirable frequency 2 Pair up the Emitter with the Sensor 11 3 When the Sensor detects the laser beam from the Emitter it will automatically detect the selected frequency and perform accordingly 4 To change frequency subsequently switch OFF the Select the desirable frequency using the Frequency Selector on the Emitter Pair up the Emitter with the Sensor again then switch the Senor ON The Senor will automatically detect the new selected frequency and perform accordingly 6 6 Select Dial on LV5 Different from the channel dial on Cactus V5 109 is multi funetional dial for 1 RF channel and 2 Delay and Freeze time setting 1 So RF channel when LV5 is If you pair up the LV5 Sensor with an V5 transmitter
17. ipment is ready for use 5 When an object passes through the laser and blocks the Sensor from detecting the laser the LV5 triggers the camera to start taking multiple shots until the object no longer blocks the laser 6 Once the laser signal is detected by the Sensor again the LED turns green and LV5 is ready for the next group of multiple shots 7 Follow the same procedures and set camera s shutter speed to Bulb to take MMS IRSA When an object passes through the laser the LV5 triggers the camera to open its shutter When the object no longer blocks the laser the LV5 triggers the camera to close its shutter 7 3 LV5 Escape Mode LV5 triggers the camera shutter when an object moves away from the laser signal Make sure the Sensor is OFF Press and hold the ON OFF Switch for 5 seconds The Sensor is ready and functions in Escape Mode when the LED is steady red To cancel Escape Mode switch off the Sensor 7 3 1 Single Shot Connect the Sensor to your camera Switch on the Emitter The Status LED blinks orange every 3 seconds 3 When the laser is detected the Status LED light turns to steady orange 4 Place the object between the Emitter and Sensor blocking the laser The Status LED turns red The LV5 is now ready 5 Once the object moves away and the laser is detected again by the Sensor the camera s shutter releases and takes one shot 17 7 3 2 Multi Shot 1 ollow steps 1 4 outli
18. l the Freeze period has elapsed When the Freeze period ends the LV5 will respond to a new Event beginning and start the cycle of Delay and Freeze again 27 89 Advanced Timing Finding the Optimum Freeze Value for Your Camera Different cameras vary significantly in response time In Single Shot set Freeze timer to an optimum period that is long enough for your camera to respond and short enough to capture the maximum number of Events The following pro cedure allows you to find out the optimum Freeze value for your camera When the optimum Freeze value is determined do not use lower Freeze values as the camera may not be able to respond to signals shorter than that 1 Turn the dial to position 1 and switch the LV5 ON 2 Set the LV5 to Single Shot 3 Set the LV5 to the Freeze period being tested We suggest starting at 20ms i e dial position 2 on the select dial 4 Set up the LV5 Sensor in Trap Mode 5 Set up the camera to the mode you will use for shooting In general manual exposure and manual focus are quickest You may get different results in other modes 6 Wave your hand quickly through the laser beam If the camera fires repeat the test 3 times 7 If the camera does not fire every time when you wave your hand increase the dial number by 1 and try again until the camera could fire every time you wave your hand The value on the dial is the optimum Freeze time for your came
19. ncy 1000Hz Single Shot ANGLE LOCK O Shot Test Button O ON OFF Switch 1 LV5 works with all SLR and DSLR cameras that come with a The shutter release function of the LV5 requires the use of a separately purchased shutter release cable for photography where events happen in rapid sequence under fast response time could capture the precise moment s events that happen throughout a longer duration and or 5 3 shutter release port Compatibility connection between the LV5 and the camera This cable is NOT included For a list of optional accessories see Section 10 2 Different cameras vary significantly in duration they need to respond to a shutter signal In speed extremely short duration of time only cameras with Cameras with slower response time may only capture in slower sequence 6 Setup 6 1 6 1 1 Four AAA batteries Installing 1 Open the battery door by Batteries pulling the latch 2 Insert four 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment 3 Insert the batteries with the correct polarities by referring to the signs indicated on the battery compartment 4 Close the battery door after batteries are installed 6 1 2 Two AAA batteries The LV5 can also operate using only two 2 AAA batteries but you must insert them in pairs as depicted on the right 6 1 3 Battery Consumption BATTERY LIFE HRS ESCAPE MODE OPERATI
20. ned in Section 7 3 1 but set refer to your camera s user manual for corresponding function key 2 When the laser is detected by the Sensor again the camera s shutter releases and takes multiple images until the object blocks the laser 7 4 Setting the LV5 for Outdoor Use Outdoor environments have high luminosity level and the brightness around the LV5 could affect laser detection between the Emitter and the Sensor The maximum tested distance of LV5 under direct sunlight is 20m To set your LV5 for outdoor shooting perform the steps below 1 Pair up the Emitter and Sensor within 1m by aiming the laser at the Sensor until you see a steady green LED in Trap Mode 2 Place the Emitter and Sensor at a desirable distance Mount the LV5 units securely on light stands or tripods and adjust them to similar heights see the image below Place a black card in front of the Emitter and a clear red dot appears on the card 18 3 Slowly move the black card away from the Emitter towards the Sensor 1 Note The further away the black card is from the Emitter the lighter and larger the red dot appears 4 When the black card reaches the Sensor take note of the approximate location of the red dot and adjust the height and angle of the Sensor to match the same dot Remove the black card If the laser is detected by the Sensor the status LED will turn from blinking to steady 3l 7 5 Add creative
21. ous shots Supports bulb The LV5 offers endless possibilities for your creative works NSAID AKT SAA Shutter delay and post shutter freeze period adjustable in 15 divisions 2 Caution amp Warning Before using your product read the following safety precautions to ensure correct and safe usage and help prevent damage to the Cactus LV5 1 Keep out of reach of children 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Avoid direct eye exposure at all times Class 1 laser cannot emit accessible laser radiation levels in excess of the acceptable emission limit AEL within the inherent design or intended use of the laser It does not pose a hazard under normal operating conditions as designed and intended Remove protective film on the LV5 Sensor for best performance Turn OFF all your equipments e g Cactus units flash units and cameras etc before changing batteries or making connection Observe the correct polarities when changing batteries There is danger of possible explosion if batteries are installed incorrectly Switch off the LV5 and remove batteries during storage Do not permanently store the product in a high temperature environment e g under strong direct sunlight inside an automobile near cooking stoves ovens Do not operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes The Cactus LV5 should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to rain unless it is properly protected Never drop or allow the devi
22. r Trigger as set forth in the operating instructions NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THE LASER TRIGGER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH 36 RESPECT TO THE LASER TRIGGER SHALL BIND HARVEST ONE LIMITED HARVEST ONE LIMITED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS INCONVENIENCE EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE LASER TRIGGER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF HARVEST ONE LIMITED HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST HARVEST ONE LIMITED GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CACTUS LASER TRIGGER SOLD BY HARVEST ONE LIMITED OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE CACTUS LASER TRIGGER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF HARVEST ONE LIMITED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE O
23. ra 28 9 LED Signal Outline STATUS SENSOR INDICATOR TRAP MODE ESCAPE MODE POWERED ON GREEN BLINKS EVERY 3 SECONDS ORANGE BLINKS EVERY 3 SECONDS LASER DETECTED STEADY GREEN STEADY ORANGE LASER NOT DETECTED STEADY RED HALF PRESS ORANGE FULL PRESS GREEN LOW BATTERY RED GREEN amp ORANGE BLINKS EVERY 5 SECONDS BULB MODE ACTIVATED GREEN LIGHTS UP FOR 2 SECONDS BULB MODE CLOSED GREEN BLINKS ONCE 10 Optional Accessories Shutter Release Cables 1 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 2 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 3 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 4 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 5 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 6 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 7 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 8 Cactus V5 Shutter Cab 9 Cactus V5 Shutter Cable for Canon Pentax Samsung SC C1 for Canon SC C3 for Nikon SC N1 for Nikon SC N3 for Nikon SC N4 for Olympus SC 02 for Olympus SC OLY for Panasonic Leica SC PAN for Sony Minolta SC SON 10 Cactus Shutter Cable for iPhone available 2013 Wireless Flash Trigger j Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 2 Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 available 2013 11 Troubleshooting Laser does not hit the Sensor NO LASER 1 BATTERIES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ENSURE CORRECT POLARITIES WHEN FIT TING THE BATTERIES 29 2 INSUFFICIENT BATTERY POWER REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE EMITTER LASER EMITS PR
24. ration of Conformity DOC We Harvest One Limited 9D On Shing Industrial Building 2 16 Wo Liu Hang Road Fo Tan Hong Kong declare under our own responsibi lity that the product is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The products are compliant with the following standards and or other normative documents SAFETY EN 62479 2010 EN 60950 1 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 Supplementary information Technical file held by Place and date of issue Signed by or for the manufacturer Name Title Harvest One Limited Centre Testing International Corporation Build C Hongwei Industrial Zone Baoan 70 District Shenzhen China November 9 2012 Mon 9 Nov 2012 M C Ho Date of Signature Director This product Laser Trigger LV5 is in conformity with the provisions of EU Council Directive 1999 5 EC The crossed out wheeled bin means that within the European Union the product must be disposed separately at the end of product cycle Do not dispose this product with other municipal waste 35 13 Warranty The limited warranty set forth below is given by Harvest One Limited in the world with respect to the Cactus brand Wireless Laser Trigger purchased with this limited warranty Your Cactus Laser Trigger or other contents when delivere
25. s 4 3ms 5 Ums 50ms 6 5ms 70ms 7 7ms 90ms 8 10ms 120ms 9 15ms 180ms 10 20ms 240ms 11 25ms 300ms 12 30ms 360ms 13 50ms 600ms 14 100ms 15 15 200ms 25 16 400ms s Tips A sticker version of the above table is included in the LV5 paekage Stick it on the LV5 Sensor for easy references 23 8 3 1 To set a Delay time see 8 2 2 es The Delay period starts when the LV5 detects an Event Delay Timer in Beginning During the Delay period the LV5 will not Single Shot detect any new Events After the Delay period has elapsed the LV5 will send a shutter signal causing the image to be taken 2 AY ey A CC Qe 8 4 1 To set a Delay time see 8 2 2 nr The Delay period starts when the LV5 detects an Event Delay Timer in Beginning After the Delay period has elapsed the LV5 Multi Shot sends an Shutter Open Signal When the LV5 detects the Event End it starts another Delay period After the latter has elapsed the LV5 sends a Shutter Close Signal During both Delay periods the LV5 will ignore any new Events the timing of an exposure by the Delay time but not alter its duration 24 8 5 Freeze Timer in Single Shot To set a Freeze time see 8 2 3 Different cameras vary significantly in duration they need to respond to a shutter signal Freeze helps you manipulate the duration of shutter signal to ensure
26. tects an Event eginning During the Delay period the LV5 will not etect any new Events After the Delay period has apsed the LV5 will send a Shutter Open Signal he Freeze period then starts after LV5 sending the hutter Open Signal Any subsequent Events occurring uring the Freeze period will be ignored by the LV5 T B d e causing an image to be taken T S d t hus avoiding further unwanted shutter signals 5 After the Freeze period the LV5 Sensor will send a Shutter Close Signal and will respond to new Events again PN P PN Q e 26 8 8 Delay and Freeze Combinations in Multi Shot Refer to 8 2 2 and 8 2 3 to set desired Freeze and Delay times Refer to the illustration below for how Delay and Freeze work together in Multi Shot The Delay period starts when the LV5 detects an Event beginning After the Delay period has elapsed the LV5 sends a Shutter Open Signal When the LV5 detects the Event end it starts another Delay period After the latter has elapsed the LV5 sends a Shutter Close Signal causing the image to be taken During both Delay periods the LV5 will ignore any new Events This scheme is designed to only shift the timing of an exposure by the Delay time but not alter the duration of shutter period After the LV5 sending the Shutter Close Signal the Freeze period begins During the Freeze period the LV5 will continue to ignore any new Events beginning unti
27. use of the multi channel triggering feature set LV5 to Channel 1 and V5 transceivers to a channel in blue i e Channels 1 to 5 13 6 7 3 Third Party Wireless Shutter Release 1 Connect a third party wireless shutter release transmitter to the Sensor using a 3 5mm shutter release cable 2 Plug the third party wireless shutter release receiver to he camera s shutter release ort he Sensor sends a signal o distance between LV5 and he camera depends on the perating distance of the hird party wireless t p T to the third party transmitter S t t shutter release EMITTER SENSOR S THIRD PARTY TRANSMITTER AR CAMERA THIRD PARTY RECEIVER 14 7 Basic Operation 7A Before Use Pair up the Emitter and Sensor within 1m by aiming the laser at the Sensor until you see a steady green LED Tips To prevent the laser beam i e typically a red spot on your subject from appearing in your images Position the laser so that it hits the subject on the side facing away from the camera 7 2 LV5 Trap Mode 7 2 1 Single Shot LV5 triggers the camera to take one shot when laser signal is intercepted Set the Sensor to PARASE Switch on your camera and set the drive mode to see your camera s user manual for corresponding function key Connect the Sensor to the camera see Section 6 7 Place the Emitter and Sensor to the desired location and adjust the
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