Cactus Laser Trigger LV5 User Manual

User ManualLaser TriggerLV5

86.1.3 Battery Consumption:B A T T E R Y L I F E * (H R S)2 X AAA 4 X AAALV5 EMITTER 40 80LV5 SENSORSTANDBY 90 180TRAP MODE OPERATION 85 175ESCAPE

96.26.3Mounting to Light Stand, Tripod, or Umbrella SwivelAdjusting Tilt AnglesThere are a few ways to install the LV5 Emitter and Sensor:1. Lig

106.46.5Using the Bayonet MountFrequency Selector6.4.1 Installing the Hood1. AttachtheHoodusingits bayonet-style mount to the S e n s

116.6Select Dial on LV5Different from the channel dial on Cactus V5, the select dial on LV5 is a multi-functional dial for (1) RF channel and (2)

126.7.2 Cactus V5 Wireless Shutter Release1. Connect the shutter release cable (optional) to the Cactus V5 X-Sync Port.2. Plug the othe

136.7.3 Third-Party Wireless Shutter Release1. Connect a third-party wireless shutter release transmitter to the Sensor using a 3.5mm

147.1Before Use7. Basic OperationPair up the Emitter and Sensor within 1m by aiming the laser at the Sensor until you see a steady green LED.7.2L

159. 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 pass

164. Setup is complete and the equipment is ready for use.5. When an object passes through the laser and blocks the Sensor from detecting the las

172. Place the Emitter and Sensor at a desirable distance. Mount the LV5 units securely on light stands or tripods, and adjust them to similar he

18Note: The further away the black card is from the Emitter, the lighter and larger the red dot appears.Add creative lighting effects to your photos b

19Suggested LV5 Setup with Cactus V5 Wireless Flash Transceiver7.6EMITTERFLASHV5 TXV5 RX CAMERASENSOROption 2:1. Use the Sensor’s wireless f

20Event : 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 b

212. Sleeping: In Multi Shot, LV5 will send a Shutter Close Signal at Event End. During the Freeze period after shutter closes, LV5 ignores all

225. Each dial position corresponds to a Delay or Freeze value as indicated below:DIAL POSITION DELAY PERIOD FREEZE PERIOD 1 OFF OFF2 1ms 20ms3 2m

238.3Delay Timer in Single Shot1. To set a Delay time, see 8.2(2). 2. The Delay period starts when the LV5 detects an Event Beginning. During t

248.5Freeze Timer in Single Shot8.6Freeze Timer in Multi Shot1. To set a Freeze time, see 8.2(3). 2. The Freeze period starts when the LV5 sen

253. Freeze timer in Multi Shot will not affect the duration of shutter signals.8.7Delay and Freeze Combinations in Single Shot1. Refer to 8.

268.8Delay and Freeze Combinations in Multi Shot1. Refer to 8.2(2) and 8.2(3) to set desired Freeze and Delay ti mes. 2. Refer to the illust

27D i f f e r e nt c a m e r a s v a r y si g n i  c a ntl y i n r e s p o n s e ti m e. I n Single Shot, set Freeze timer to an optimum peri

1 Table of Contents1. Main Features of Cactus LV5 02 2. Caution and Warning 02 3. MajorSpecications 03 4. Package Contents 04 5. Nomencla

289. LED Signal OutlineSTATUSSENSOR INDICATORTRAP MODE ESCAPE MODEPOWERED ONGREENBLINKSEVERY 3 SECONDSORANGEBLINKSEVERY 3 SECONDSLASER DETECTED

2911. TroubleshootingLaser does not hit the SensorEMITTER LASER STATUS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONNO LASER 1. BATTERIES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY• ENSU

30Laser not detected (assuming the laser beam does hit the Sensor)SENSOR LED STATUS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONNO LED 1. BATTERIES INSTALLED INCORREC

31C a m e r a s h u t t e r o r  a s h n o t t r i g g e r e d w it h w i r e d c o n n e ctio n (assuming laser is detected)SENSOR LED STAT

32C a m e r a s h u t t e r o r  a s h n o t t r i g g e r e d w it h w i r e l e s s connection (assuming laser is detected)LED STATUS POSSI

3312. NoticesNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statements.This equipment has

34R&TTE Declaration of Conformity (DOC)We,HarvestOneLimited,9DOnShingIndustrialBuilding,2-16WoLiuHangRoad,FoTan,HongKong,dec

3513. WarrantyThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyHarvestOneLimitedin the world with respect to the Cactus brand Wireless Laser Trig

36R E S P E C T T O T H E L A S E R T R IG G E R S H A L L B I N D H A R V E S T O N E L I M I T E D.  HARVESTONELIMITEDSHALLNOTBELIAB

21. Main Features of Cactus LV5Thank you for purchasing Cactus LV5 Laser Trigger. Cactus LV5 is a powerful yet handy device that allows you to do

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3Class 1 laser cannot emit accessible laser radiation levels in excess of the acceptable emission limit (AEL) within the inherent design or intended u

4LV5 EmitterAAA batteriesLV5 Sensor3.5 mm cablePC sync cableLV 5 H o o dUser ma nual, Poster & Delay/Freeze Sticker4. Package Contents• Ef

55. Nomenclature5.1LV5 Emit terANGLE LOCKBATTERY COMPARTMENT FREQUENCY SELECTORO N/ OF FS W I T C HLASER FILTERLASER FILTER SWITCH1/4” TRIPOD MOUNT

6Glossary  F r e q u e n c y 5 0 0 H z  Frequency1000Hz Single Shot Multi Shot Test Button ON/OFF Switch5.2LV5 SensorO N/ OF FS W

75.3Compatibility6.1Installing Batteries6. Setup6.1.1 Four AAA batteries1. Open the battery door by pulling the latch.2. Insert four (4) AAA