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1. 622C Transmitter C TX Controller e Camera 622C 580EXIl e Camera C TX flash bracket 622C 580EXIl e On transmitter Re set Ch Gp to e Re set Clear Remote mode e On TX flash is automatically in firing e On bracket 622C Set to firing group A group A On camera Flash Mode to Manual e Set group A to Manual 1 32 On camera Firing Group A B C e Set group B to Manual 1 8 Set group A output to 1 32 e Set group C to Manual 1 4 Set group B output to 1 8 Set group C output to 1 4 Position a light stand 622C 430EXII as Main Remote 622C Set to firing group B Its flash output will be set automatically Position a light stand 622C 430EXII as Background Remote 622C Set to firing group C Its flash output will be set automatically Adjust each group output using the camera s menus or on the C TX s LCD 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 51 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Augmented Ambient House Lighting Flashes and on camera Main Mixed E TTL automatic Main flash exposure with flashes in Manual lifting ambient light Indoor event photographers sometimes use flashes high on light stands to bounce light off the ceiling to improve background detail or to provide hair or rim light An on camera flash provides the main light for the subject 622C Transmitter C TX Controller Type A Camera 622C YN568EX e Type A Camera C TX flash bracket
2. Set transmitter to CH 1 to use only on TX flash e OncC TxX Select Group B or C to be changed e Change Flash Mode to Off Continued 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 52 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Using class 4 augmenting flashes Instead of using Class 1 flashes on stands use Class 4 flashes like the YN 560 The maximum sync speed may be 1 250s 622C Transmitter C TX Controller e On camera Set Flash mode to E TTL e Ontransmitter Set to Remote mode e On C TX Set group A s Flash Mode to TTL e On TX flash Mount a class 1 2 or 3 Flash for Main in E TTL e On stands Mount class 4 Flashes and set on flash to a Manual output level Two Shooter setup A second shooter can share the augmenting flashes But there is a problem preventing the zooming and firing of the other camera s on TX flash 622C Transmitter With C TX Controller Both Cameras e 622C as transmitter set to REMOTE mode and receiving group C e Camera setto E TTL mode firing group A B and a ratio output e On top Flash set by camera to E TTL Both Cameras e 622C as transmitter set to MIX mode and receiving group C e Camera set to firing group A B Mix mode forces the camera to E TTL e On top Flash set on flash to E TTL Augmenting Flashes e Remote 622Cs set to receiving group B Augmenting Flashes e Remote 622Cs set to receiving group A e Flashes w
3. e Battery Level and low battery warning Connectors e Canon compatible Hot Foot with locking ring and locating pin for mounting on camera as a Master Controller e PC Sync screwlock socket for sync IN only for triggering the C TX e g by a light meter or a camera with no hotshoe It will NOT trigger a flash e Two 2 5mm connectors for Shutter Release cables supplied LS 2 5 C1 for 60D 70D and series 400D 500D 600D 1000D LS 2 5 C3 for 40D 50D 7D and series 1D 5D e USB Mini B socket for user to instal Firmware upgrades 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 13 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Indicators e Status LED indicates when communicating when triggering and on remote shutter release Controls e On Off power switch e Setting buttons multi purpose selection of values They have no labels so in this Guide are called Up Down Left Right and Set Left and Right change values in whole steps and Up and Down change in 1 3 steps Set completes some operations GR button Group row selection and enabling of Free Mask cutout feature Mode E M button Flash mode selection and setting of E TTL and M parameters Sync Fn button Sync mode selection and setting of at least 5 functions Zoom CH button Setting of Zoom factor by Group and Radio Channel selection Test button Awakens flash and tests communications Clear Clears all settings a
4. shutter release C1 amp C3 i cables supplied PC socket ii ETTL Hotfoot A z a P a Bro ring contacts socket Left Up Set Down Right Shutter release cables C1 equates to Canon E3 plug type C3 equates to Canon N3 plug type respectively Yongnuo YN 622C TX flash trigger transmitter for use with YN 62ec transceiver system Printed circuit board 2014 vi 0 Data 0210 2014 Philip Weston 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 60 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 OTHER RESOURCES Current version of this document https docs google com open id 0B77OmmGIgOgMVFpqNkpBYXBHajA Deutsche translation of this document by J Wahl https docs google com open id 0B_ QoUj_xlYSNUpQdnhFbE91LTA User Manuals online 622C Full English Chinese http www yongnuoebay com sm yn622cy padf English only https docs google com open id 0B77OmmGIgOgMYTNTWEhIOXZNYIU C TX Full English Chinese http yvongnuo com cn usermanual pdf YN622C TX_ UserManual paf Or https drive qoogle com file d OB77OmmGIgOgMSHN6SE81 Y3NwZEU YongNuo Official Website English http www hkyongnuo com e aboutus php 622C product page http Awww hkyongnuo com e detaily php ID 305 622C TX product page http www hkyongnuo com e detaily php ID 348 Driver amp Software http vongnuo com cn usermanual pdf YN_ Trigger Updater zip Firmware http yongnuo com cn usermanual pdf YN622C TX_ FW_V1 01 zip Ebay Online Store http stores ebay com hkyongnuophotoequipment
5. INFO Clear flash settings Canon Flash mode Multi Flash Output 1 4 to 1 128 1 1 and 1 2 are not available e Frequency 1 to 100 Hz e Flash Count Firing until shutter closes or battery or lamp fails 1 to 100 Max determined by Output and Frequency 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 49 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 New Quick Flash Control Panel Starting Menu 6D 5D III 650D T4i Select Camera 2 menu External Speedlite control item e Flash Firing Enable or disable the 622C transmitter e E TTL II metering Evaluative or Average e Flash sync speed in AV mode e Flash Function settings Opens Quick Flash Control panel as below e Flash C Fn setting e Clear settings External Speedlite control E Flash firing Enable E E TTL Il meter Evaluative Flash sync speed in Av mode AUTO Flash function settings Flash C Fn settings Clear settings Canon Quick Flash Control panel Displays current settings and permits changes The display changes inter actively e Add External Speedlite Control to My Menu and move to top e Enable Display from My Menu to start with this menu when MENU is pressed Flash function settings N function settings yee JA Zoom 2m A Ea R F EBE A vg Im ABM u n m B w32 W6 v8 TI C G20 2 A B C C we u64 132 Flash group i Manual flash Canon Canon Flash function settings ETTL OFF Zoom Va gt 52 0 0 E TTL Il flash
6. distance are not displayed on the flash when half pressing the shutter e With the flash on the transmitter use the menus to set the flash mode or shutter sync Cold temperature results in failure e Batteries can have their output reduced to below operating voltage in cold conditions This is less likely to arise with Alkaline cells Erratic Behaviour e Un mount all equipment then re mount ensuring each hot foot is pressed fully in e Replace the batteries in the 622Cs preferably with Alkaline ones Make no assumptions e Reset the 622Cs to factory default settings Hold CH SET and GP Set until the Status indicator flashes red green three times then release e Reset your Speedlite Instal the Speedlite directly on a type A camera and reset the flash using the menus Flash Control Ext Flash Function settings Clear Speedlites Settings and Flash Control Clear External Flash C Fn settings which re set most main and C Fn settings e Reset the camera to its factory default settings External flash function menu not available e The transmitter is not installed correctly Ensure that it is re seated fully e The contacts of the hot shoe are dirty Clean both sets of contacts including under the rails e One or both batteries are exhausted Replace BOTH E TTL underexposure or overexposure e Suggest enabling wireless flash function when using E TTL flash mode and adjust the position of the flash use FEC FEL function check
7. providing differential lighting within the global FEC Any FEC set on the C TX will over ride FEC set on the camera The camera s Quick Control Panel will have an icon showing that the FEC is derived from an external device The C TX will not display the effect of camera set FEC when it is in effect 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 39 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Using Flash Exposure Lock FEL FEL is processed entirely in camera The C TX works fully with FEL Both Global FEC and Group FEC as set on the C TX will be applied Enable Ratio and Back Lighting E M or External Flash menus Either the C TX can set an E TTL Ratio Long press E M until TTL and Global FEC shows Long press until the Ratio screen shows Line 2 shows ratio graphically e g A B It provides a quick check on the setting but is not precise There can be up to 8 bars on one side left or right to 1 bar on the other side Line 4 shows ratio in steps and half steps e g 4 1 Range 8 1 e 4 1 e 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 Line 5 shows Global FEC Press Gr to move between lines 4 and 5 Press Up Down Left Right to change a value Long press until C background shows Line 6 shows Group C s FEC Use Gr etc to select and change a value Long press E M twice to return to Groups screen and cancel the operation Or the camera can set an E TTL Ratio In the camera s External Fl
8. Email Product Support service hkyongnuo com Large 622C thread on POTN http photography on the net forum showthread php t 1212530 Getting the Most from Speedlites Pt 1 10 pages Syl Arena Canon Europe http con canon europe com content education technical getting the most from speedlites do Two excellent books Speedliter s Handbook Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites Syl Arena Peachpit Press Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography N K Guy Rocky Nook Dan Kinzie s video review http youtu be NT UuFGTHskY About Shutters and Syncs http photography on the net forum showthread php p 15603404 post15603404 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 61 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 TOYUG Page 62 of 62 Useful Stuff 20 08 2014
9. Low Battery Indicator On startup or half shutter If the two batteries are at 2 2 volts or less the 622C will indicate by winking several times then turn itself off Batteries can be too low on startup to trigger this action TX RX Status Channel Group Duration Notes Either Red Grn Fast wink Green Green Dim fast wink 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 32 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Group Indicators There are two independent Group types Receiver Group Test Firing Group e Each current Group setting is remembered at power down e Anon TX flash has no group indication It is deemed to be in Group A and uses Group A s settings Receiver Group Each 622C can belong to only one selected Receiver Group A default B or C e Set while in standby mode e The Receiver Group is displayed briefly at start up and when GP is pressed e While receiving the Receiver Group LED will wink GP LED Receiver Group Notes A A B B C C Test Firing Group When TEST is pressed flashes are awakened and when released a test flash is fired e Select Test Firing group by holding TEST and pressing GP repeatedly e The default test group is ABC e Testing includes connection through the PC sync port e Anon TX flash will be included in the transmitter 622C s Receiver group which may be Receiver Group A B or C GP LED Te
10. Shooter Setup Class 5 Studio Flashes with Cybersync SUGGESTIONS 22ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 55 Batteries Battery Orientation Camera s Custom My Menu Hybrid Mode Light Meter Technique Mixing with Other Triggers Wireless Mode Setting Umbrella Light Stand Mount Trouble Shooting cccceeseee 56 57 Aperture not displayed Cold Temperatures Erratic Behaviour External Flash Menu E TTL Over Under Exposure E TTL Automatic Adjustments Fails to Power On Firing Groups Flash Not Firing Flash Emits Pre flash Flash Zoom cannot be set Full power Flash Gap between Pre flash and Main Flash Half Shutter On TX Flash Not Firing Unable to Set Channels 5 7 20 08 2014 Page 7 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS The Devices 622C An abbreviation for a YN 622C transceiver C TX An abbreviation for a YN 622C TX controller It does not refer to the YN560 TX Hot shoe Hot foot Cold shoe The hot shoe is the accessory fitting on top of camera and each transceiver The hot foot has contacts and goes into a hot shoe e g bottom of a flash or transceiver A cold shoe holds a hot foot without making contact with the pins Wireless This term logically includes radio sound and light transmission communication links Canon uses Wireless for their light pulse code communications from camera Master flash to an off camera slave flash The 622C cannot send or read light pulse codes using ra
11. Status indicator steady CLR has winked red green alternately 3 times e Keep holding until CLR winks slowly and then stays red e Release the buttons e Release the buttons e The Main screen will appear showing all e Factory defaults will be restored to the groups in TTL 622C mode Remote e Note Updating the firmware performs Flash mode E TTL this step automatically Sync mode HSS e If the CLR screen does not appear e The C Fn AF Assist Beam setting is navigate back to the Main screen and not changed try again 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 19 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 4 Check the Firmware 622C When first released in 2012 there were two changes in the firmware One Sep 2012 fixed a transmitter mode problem when using 1D series bodies The other a little later matched a hardware change The firmware has been stable since then and the 622C does not have a user upgrade facility so future upgrades are unlikely C TX Firmware in the C TX can be updated by the user Ensure that the unit s Firmware is the latest version e Acomputer to USB 2 0 Mini B cable e g Canon USB cable is required e A Windows computer platform is required e See page 43 for full details for downloading and installing firmware updates Version History 1 00 Pre release version 1 01 First commercial release built in Upgrade required only for pre release testers 1 02 Added YN560 TX proxy m
12. change to the camera menu is successfully applied to a remote flash the AF Assist Beam of its 622C receiver will flash twice when the Set button is pressed to indicate that the change was successful e Press SET after making a menu value change Don t have to redo the setting e The confirmation light will be emitted only if the remote 622C has C Fn 8 enabled Starting menu item e Flash Control or External Speedlite Control First menu e Flash Firing Enable or disable the 622C transmitter e External flash func setting 622C is identified as an external flash e External flash C Fn setting FEB auto cancel locked Enabled FEB sequence locked AF assist beam firing Enabled or Disabled e Clear ext flash C Fn set External flash function menu e Flash mode E TTL II Manual MULTI TTL Auto external Manual external disabled e Shutter sync 1 Curtain 2 Curtain if Wireless Disabled Hi speed e FEB Max 3 to 0 to 3 f stops where the centre point 0 is set by the FEC setting e FEC Flash FEC 2 to 2 later cameras 3 to 3 Interacts with on flash settings e E TTLII Evaluative Average e Zoom Auto 24 28 35 50 70 80 105mm later cameras 200mm e Wireless Enable Disable e INFO Clear Speedlite settings External flash func setting External flash func setting Flash mode E TTL II Shutter sync tst curtain Manual flash FEB 3 2 1 9 1 2 3 MULTI flash zexp comp 3 2 1 9 1 233 TIL E TTL Il Eval
13. com AF Assist Beam The AF Assist Beam sometimes needs re alignment and some have fixed the LED and cradle The vertical angle depends on how close to the subject the camera and 622C will be Hot Foot The hot foot can work loose This repair is simple but has a high risk of losing parts during the process Solder joints There is little on the circuit board that is serviceable by even the skilled user but connections between it and external items like battery contacts or the pc sync port can need re soldering Opening C TX case don t If you want to open the C TX case first decide that you will throw away the remains after your play Opening the 622C case Opening the case voids your warranty It may be worth risking the unit depending on urgency skill tools etc The next page show what is involved It s your risk The case can be opened by removing five 0 Philips head self tapping screws One is under the warranty sticker inside the battery compartment These screws are designed for a single insertion and removing them can cause damage to the screw posts Be careful to not over tighten on re insertion Case repair Cases that pull apart can be repaired by using 1 6mm x 18mm 20mm cut down machine screws and nuts The left case had two broken top screw posts drilled right through including the hard clear top fixed with screws and nuts The right case had the clamping posts broken so four 2 0mm x 20mm screw heads cla
14. flash s effective range e t may overexpose when E TTL and manual flash are used at the same time the manual flash suits being used as a backlight E TTL Automatic Adjustments AFR and NEVEC Canon has two technologies which can produce exposures which are not expected AFR is Automatic Flash Reduction and NEVEC Negative Evaluative Exposure Compensation provides automatic ambient reduction e The EOS 1D professional bodies do not have these features e With AFR camera modes TV AV and M default to fill flash mode and AFR is applied under 10 EV AFR is not applied and exposure is for a flash lit scene 10 EV to 13 EV AFR is applied increasingly Over 13 EV AFR of 1 5 to 2 0 f stops gives a fill flash exposure e NEVEC is applied in AV or TV mode but not M It reduces background exposure so the foreground flash makes it pop Ambient may need to be reduced to allow room for flash E TTL determines the Flash output required on top of the reduced ambient e This chart shows the effect of the two together It can be quite substantial EV AFR NEVEC Effective FEC EC ambient flash ISO400 ratio 7 0 1 1 2 8 0 1 1 2 9 0 1 1 2 10 0 5 0 5 1 1 11 1 0 2 1 12 1 5 0 3 1 13 2 0 4 1 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 56 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Fails to power on or automatically shuts down e The batteries are installed incorrectly or are exhausted The device
15. lower output batteries e g 2 4v 2x 1 2v However they require more constant attention by the user to battery condition e Alkaline batteries start at 1 5 volts and slowly drop voltage during use e Well maintained NiMH rechargeables in good condition start at around 1 2 volts under load and hold their voltage until almost exhausted e Alkalines lose little voltage when not in use but NiMH rapidly lose substantial voltage e The 622Cs are programmed to cut out at about 2 2 volts for the pair A good pair of Alkalines give a starting overhead of 0 8 volts while even the best NiMH pair have an overhead of only 0 2 volts above cut out e Alkaline characteristics are well suited for use in the 622C and testing the triggers with a quality new set can help rule out batteries as a source of a problem e NiMH Rechargeables are great as flash batteries being capable of a rapid discharge into the flash s capacitor Battery Orientation Flashes are often used in low light It can be hard to read the embossed polarity markers at the bottom of the battery case Use a silver marker pen to highlight the two markers Camera s Custom My Menu Set up the Flash Control Function menu as the first My Menu item Then set the My Menu to appear first when Menu is called Hybrid Mode Master and Slave with 622Cs Use two 622Cs to bridge the distance from camera and Canon Wireless to fire 2 or more flashes e Only Manual mode can be used Set camera t
16. metering Canon 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 50 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 LIGHTING SCENARIOS E TTL Ratio Main and On camera Fill Automatic flash exposure remotely controlled with type A camera and class 1 2 and 3 Flashes On shutter release the camera will call for pre flashes evaluate power levels required and produce a normal exposure from the group B flashes with reduced fill from the on camera flash 622C Transmitter C TX Controller e Type A Camera 622C 580EXIl e Type A Camera C TX flash bracket 622C 580EXIl e On transmitter Re set Ch Gp to e On C TX Re set Clear Remote mode e On TX flash is automatically in firing e On bracket 622C Set to firing group A group A e On camera Set Flash Mode to E TTL e On C TX Set groups A and B to E TTL and FEC to 0 and FEC to 0 e Set group C to Off e OnC TX Long press E M for TTL screen On camera Firing Group A B On camera Fire Ratio 1 3 On camera Zoom 24mm to cover umbrella surface Set up light stand umbrella 2 flash bracket two 622C 430EXiIl On remote 622Cs Set to firing group B Remote flash outputs will be set remotely Adjust FEC and Ratio camera s menus or buttons dials or from the C TX s LCD Manual Levels Main Fill On camera and Background User set flash exposure remotely controlled with tyoe A camera and class 1 2 and 3 flashes
17. on TX flash needs to be set separately Full power flash e This can happen if the shutter release is fully pressed before the system has aligned every component The Fire command can over ride any setting up in progress e On startup or on any major adjustment to remote flashes press half shutter and release to force system updating Gap between E TTL Pre flash and Main Flash e This can be due to using only Group A flashes but with all three firing groups A B C set The camera takes time to issue instructions to non existent Group B and Group C flashes Half Shutter The shutter half press is critical for the 622C to awaken remotes and their flashes and update remotes with current settings When the camera shutter says Fire this command over rides everything else and misfires are likely Intermittent Access to Camera Menus on 6D Magic Lantern for the 6D has an issue with Speedlites Disable Magic Lantern On TX flash doesn t fire e Enable the Master Flash firing in the wireless menu setting Unable to set channel 5 6 7 via camera menu e The camera can only set channels 1 to 4 Set other channels using CH SET 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 57 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 SERVICING If a malfunction of a 622C is suspected first check through this guide and photographic forums If the problem remains contact your supplier they are responsible to YongNuo for providing support Or email service hkyongnuo
18. place and photographers who understand the technologies can get predictable results One part of Canon s E TTL is often misunderstood Ratios It is more than setting an FEC or EV adjustment on two flash groups That still leaves distance height angle relative powers uneven ambient etc that can make a substantial difference Canon s ratio evaluates the actual contribution to the image of each group of flashes and sets the level accordingly It is much more accurate than the EV method The YN 622C implements the genuine Canon technology in the camera Drawbacks e The YN 622C does not provide for firmware updates by the user Canon Wireless Master Slave is not available being replaced by the 622C procedures The transceiver buttons are hard to find by touch and are sensitive to accidental changes Canon s original External Flash menus are inconvenient and access is slow Only flashes in group C can be disabled remotely Canon problem Cannot by itself act as a shutter release It is not a significant list An examination of the case and internal components reveals a high quality assembly The case appears firm anticipate a good life expectancy Because the YN 622C is designed primarily to implement Canon technologies a thorough knowledge of both camera and flash manuals is helpful Each camera model has its own variations My verdict versatile complex well made suitable for many jobs and low priced Buy it 20 08 201
19. pre flash SHUTTER SYNC MODES First Curtain Front Curtain e The normal flash sync e ETTL Manual and Multi Flash modes Second Curtain Rear Curtain The flash fires just before the shutter closes instead of immediately after opening to produce the appearance of forward motion with ambient light trails behind the moving object e The 622C provides 2nd Curtain sync 2CS in either ETTL or Manual Flash modes including with off camera flashes Note that in E TTL mode a pre flash is also emitted by each E TTL flash Not available in Multi stroboscopic flash mode Not available in Wireless mode and therefore no group functions available Shutter of around 1 30th sec see your camera guide through to Bulb Camera must be in a Creative mode Fast Shutter Sync High Speed HSS or FP e ETTL and Manual Flash modes syncs with all shutter speeds up to 1 8000s e The camera must support HSS e If the hot shoe flash does not support HSS the max sync speed is 1 250s or less Super Sync Flash Burn e Works with many hot shoe and studio flashes up to 1 8000s Connection only through PC sync port A PC sync cord required Max 300v trigger voltage Set camera s shutter sync as Hi speed sync Use manual exposure or shutter priority mode For Type C cameras the max PC sync speed is 1 250s or less A flash on the hot shoe and another connected to the PC sync port can be used at the same time Simple Trigger e Single contact c
20. s technique for using studio flashes heads at a shutter speed faster than the camera s x sync 20 08 2014 Page 8 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 PART I THE 622C SYSTEM 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 9 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 622C Flash Controller Remote Control by Camera 622C Functions Simple to Complex setups e The minimum setup is two 2x 622Cs one on camera as a transmitter and one under a flash as remote receiver Any practical number of 622C remotes can be added e Lights can be at any angle to the camera but walls may reduce range e Will also sync with most studio flash lighting Controller Trigger Modes e Full Remote uses Canon 5 pin hotshoe and camera s built in External Flash menu e Mixed E TTL and On Flash Manual uses Manual settings locally on flash and the camera s remote E TTL FEC FEB etc e Either mode can have a flash on the camera s transmitter for ETTL or Manual output levels but not as Master e Basic Trigger Uses single pin hotshoe non Canon cameras An adapter may be needed Flash Modes e E TTLII including Flash Exposure Compensation FEC Flash Exposure Bracketing FEB Flash Exposure Lock FEL Group Ratios A B e Manual output levels including Manual Group ALL A B A B C e Multi stroboscopic Sync Modes 1 Curtain Sync 1CS shutter speed up to camera s x sync 2nd Curtain Sync 2CS including using HSS wi
21. will power down automatically before the battery is fully depleted to avoid being over discharged e Install fully charged batteries according to the battery compartment indicators e Battery low on startup or half shutter Status will rapidly wink Red Green and the CH and GP indicators will dimly wink also If the voltage becomes low total 2 2 volts the 622C will turn off automatically Batteries can be too low on startup to trigger this action Firing groups cannot be disabled e With Canon cameras you can only disable group C by selecting Firing Group A B e Groups A and B are always fired no matter whether you select ALL A B A B C or disable the Wireless function Flash does not fire e Ensure the batteries of all devices are fully charged and flash has fully recycled e Check the connection between the 622C and camera and 622C and flash e Ensure that the indicators show matching channels and Receiver groups e Check that flash is not disabled by its overheating protection is not in continuous zoom adjustment or in sleep status e Use the Pilot button to test the flash Flash emits an unwanted pre flash e If the flash s mode is E TTL it will emit a preflash If the flash s mode is Manual or Multi it won t Flash zoom cannot be set via camera menu e When the Mixed Control mode has been set in the transmitter or zoom locking has been set in the receiver zoom can t be set via camera menu e The Zoom setting of the
22. wireless mode In June 2014 YongNuo released a YN 622C TX LCD Controller unit It provides full control of remote 622Cs by type B cameras and an alternative control interface for type A cameras The Canon YN 622C is NOT compatible with the Nikon YN 622N The cameras code sets are not the same 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 15 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 CAMERA COMPATIBILITY Cameras can be put into one of three types for use with the 622C system The RT capable flashes are currently classed as Type A Both triggers work with all classes of camera and all types of flash The question is to what extent Key features of the 622C Transmitter are described then the C TX additions Type A Camera Menu Control 2007 and on 622C Transmitter using class 1 flashes Remote E TTL FEC and Ratios remote Manual levels HSS if available fixed Super Sync Firing Groups Zoom Control C TX Controller adds class 2 flashes and Variable Super Sync mixed Flash Mode Groups 1D Ill 1Ds Ill 1D 4 1DX except that ETTL Wireless Groups B C overexposed 5D Il 5D III 6D 7D 40D 50D 60D 70D 450D 500D 550D 600D 650D 700D XSi T1i T2i T3i T4i T5i 100D 1000D 1100D SL XS T3 EOS M no AF beam Power Shot 622C Transmitter using class 1 flashes Remote E TTL and FEC remote Manual levels HSS if available fixed Super Sync Zoom Control C TX Controller adds class 2 flashes and Rem
23. 1 to 1 128 e Setting mode will time out MULTI Stroboscopic Mode Enable Multi E M E M Set up the camera for Multi as described in its owner manual The flashes should have Manual levels and not be E TTL only e Long press E M twice The Multi screen will show Group A s output level in row 1 Frequency per second Hz in row 2 Firing count in row 3 e The default value is Group A Output 1 16 Frequency 1 Count until shutter closes Press Left Right Up or Down to change the value Press Gr to move to the 2nd row to change the global frequency per second Press Gr to move to the 3rd row to change the global count Use the camera s Flash Control menus to set Manual outputs for groups B and C While the Multi screen is open the function is active Long press E M to cancel Multi and return to Groups SHUTTER SYNC MODES Set Sync mode Sync e Default is Hi Speed HSS e Press Sync repeatedly to cycle through Hi speed sync HSS 1 Curtain sync 1CS no icon 2 Curtain sync 2CS e The setting mode will quickly time out Super Sync requires HSS to be enabled It is discussed in the C TX Features section on p 43 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 41 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 CAMERA FEATURES Camera External Flash Menus The camera s menus are controlled by the C TX An over view of a pre 2012 camera menu Settings controlled by M
24. 22C to fire the other trigger s remote receivers 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 54 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Numbering the Units Record the serial number and date of purchase It is found on the printed label inside the battery case 622C or stamped into the bar between the batteries use the end digits on a label attached to the end to identify the unit it helps to keep track of problems Wireless Mode Setting For the 622C transmitter keep this setting at Enabled and disable it only when 2 Curtain sync is required 5D II and IIll and possibly others change the sync timing if Wireless is Disabled The C TX controls the setting automatically Umbrella Light Stand Mount recommend a lie flat bracket for safety stability and on axis light beam especially for a softbox or umbrella To secure the flash use a Frio Cold Shoe an American product See the blue mounting clip in the images below A home made mount for one or two flashes using a cheap ball swivel some aluminium bar and a Frio cold shoe For better security add a Velcro strap around the head A two flash adaptation of the single bracket It has two cross bars added and uses a standard umbrella swivel An example of a commercial mount is the Godox swivel bracket with Bowens S mount using a flash head clamp 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 55 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 TROUBLE SHOOTING Aperture
25. 4 Page 4 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 CONTENTS Introduction ccesccecccneenneeenneneennns 2 7 Part Il 622C Transceiver 25 33 Declaration of Interest y n Copyright Transmitter Remote Mix Modes 26 Setting the Mode Prefaces ccccccssecsesecnseeenseeeeeees 3 4 Camera Remote Mode Update June 2014 Original August 2012 CONntentS ccccceecceeceecceeeeeeeeeeeees 5 7 Terms and Definitions 8 Part I The 622C System 9 14 622C Flash Controller Remote 10 11 Functions Specifications 622C TX Flash Controller 12 14 Functions Specifications Compatibility cssseeeeeee 15 18 About Compatibility Camera Compatibility Type A Camera menu Control Type B Flash button Control Type C Sync Only Flash Compatibility Class 1 Remote ETTL and Manual Class 2 Remote ETTL Local Manual Class 3 Remote ETTL No Manual Class 4 No E TTL Sync Only Class 5 Studio flashes Getting Started cccccceeeeeeeeeeees 19 23 1 Prepare the Camera Prepare the Units Reset Clear to Factory Defaults Check the Firmware and Versions Instal a 622C or C TX Configure Transmitter or Controller Mount Flash on a Remote 622C Prepare the 622C Receiver Prepare Flash 10 On TX Flash 11 Testing the Lighting Setup 12 First Shots CONOR WN 20 08 2014 On Flash Mix Mode E TTL Mode ocaricsiceccceseisexcasecnanaed 27 28 Type A c
26. 622C YN568EX On transmitter Change to Mix mode press CH for 3 seconds CH indicator shows steady green On TX flash Set the mode to ETTL e OnC TX Set group A to TTL e Set groups B and C to Manual at 1 4 On camera Flash Mode is E TTL On camera Set firing group to A B C Two 622C 580EXII battery pack on light stand for bounce or rim light e Two 622C 580EXII battery pack on light stand angled bounce or rim light On remote 622Cs Set firing groups to B and C e Onremote 622Cs Set firing groups to B and C On remote flashes Set to Manual mode at 1 4 output e Flash output is set remotely Remotely adjusting augmenting flashes 622C Transmitter C TX Controller On transmitter Set back to Remote mode press CH for 3 seconds CH indicator turns off On camera Set flash mode to Manual and adjust outputs for B and or C The on TX flash will also change to Manual e OncC TxX Select Group B or C to be changed e Adjust output level On transmitter Return to Mix mode press CH for 3 seconds CH indicator shows steady green On TX flash Re set to ETTL mode Remotely turn off augmenting flashes APOAZ technique 622C Transmitter C TX Controller On remote 622Cs Set to say Channel 2 e Multiple channels not required Set transmitter to CH 2 to use remote lights and on TX flash will still fire
27. C TX or by External Flash menus On flash settings are available for special lighting Brand HSS No HSS No Multi 270EX Il 430EX II Godox Ving V860C re ee Jessop Metz No Multi 50 AF 1 58 AF 2 E Neewer NW680 O O Nissin Di866 I LS SS aaa r Phottix Mitros O O Yongnuo YN 500EX YN 568EX YN 465 YN 467 II YN 468 Il YN 565 YN 565 II YN 467 YN468 Class 2 Flash Remote E TTL Flash set Manual Levels 622C Set On Camera Sync mode 1CS 2CS HSS ETTL FEC FEB FEL and Ratio Set on flash Flash mode ETTL M Multi Zoom Manual levels C TX Set on C TX or by External Flash menus For remote Manual levels on Canons set C Fn 05 to On and set the mode on Flash to E TTL Brand HSS No HSS 550EX 580EX No Multi 430EX S y O 54mz4 Mix mode Wireless disabled SPIRO nM a O Sigma No Multi EF 500 530 610 DG Super eC O Sunpak J ooo o Oooo o NoMutiiz4Xx oo o oo O 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 17 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Class 3 Flash Remote E TTL Manual Levels not provided 622C Set On Camera Sync mode 1CS 2CS HSS ETTL FEC FEB FEL and Ratio Set on flash Flash mode ETTL M Multi Zoom C TX Set on C TX or by External Flash menus For remote Manual levels set C Fn 05 to On and set the mode on Flash to E TTL Yet to be tested Brand HSS No HSS Canon No Multi 220EX 270EX 320EX 380EX 420EX Class 4 Flash No E
28. TTL provided Flash set Manual Levels e Synchronises at up to 1 8000s Super Sync limited by camera and studio flash Otherwise the fastest shutter is 1 250s e Ahotshoe flash with only the centre pin effective will receive only a 1 Curtain sync signal e A flash connected by a PC sync cable including through a PC to Hot shoe adapter will receive a 1 Curtain 2 Curtain or pre shutter sync signal 622C No E TTL on flash Manual C TX Use variable timing Super Sync with fast shutter speeds Brand Model Canon 540EZ updates LCD info MeiKe Vivitar 285 285HV only if trigger voltage is 6 volts or less Yongnuo YN460 YN460 II YN560 YN560 II YN560EX Class 5 Studio Flashes No E TTL Sync Only e Auser supplied PC sync cable is required between remote 622C and studio flash s input 622C Standard Sync and Fixed Super Sync C TX Standard Sync and Variable Super Sync Sync mode Studio flash Model Shutter 1 Curtain X sync and slower 2 Curtain 1 30s to 1 60s and slower High Speed Sync Cheetah CL180 CL360 HSS flat light above X sync Godox Wistro AD180 AD360 ProMaster Mettle D400R Fixed Super Sync Jinbei Discovery 1200w Burn time adequate above x Pioneer III 600w sync Calumet Genesis 300B Mettle 600ws Fixed Super Sync unusable Alien Bee 400 800 1600 Burn time too short Bowens Travelite Einstein E640 Elinchrom D Lite 2 Variable Super Sync Many studio flashes and may Start of burn time is adjustable inc
29. The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 YONGNUO _YN 622C Tx YONGNU TOYUG The Other YN 622C User Guide YONGNUO YN 622C FLASH CONTROLLER TRIGGER SYSTEM FOR CANON DSLR CAMERAS Version 4 08 Clive D Bolton 20 August 2014 Tauranga New Zealand 20 08 2014 Page 1 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Declaration of Interest The author has no association with the manufacturer other than as a paying customer Some additional samples were received my thanks to Yongnuo Testing equipment included EOS 50D 7D and 6D Speedlites 580EX II 430EX II and 550EX Yongnuo YN 568EX flash YN 622C and YN 622C TX triggers Copyright This document is copyright C D Bolton 2012 2014 and all moral rights are asserted It may be shared and quoted freely but not altered Many thanks to those who provided information incorporated in it especially Phil Weston for editorial input All registered trademarks in this user guide are the property of their respective owners Specifications and functions may change without notice 20 08 2014 Page 2 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 PREFACE Update July 2014 YongNuo released the YN 622C TX on 28 June 2014 This unit provides a more convenient control interface and a better Groups mode than the 622C s Mix Mode The YN622C TX is a self contained controller for the YN622C receivers It removes the need to use the camera s External Flash menus for most function
30. The camera must be in a creative mode Live View mode must be disabled Flash mode must be E TTL First focus on subject Then press the camera s or FEL or M Fn button or as custom re configured Flash metering temporarily changes to Spot metering The ambient and flash exposures are locked into the camera for 16 seconds or while half shutter remains pressed e FEL appears momentarily and the lt Flash gt icon and are lit in the viewfinder The values are discarded when the shot is taken or a hi speed burst ends e If the subject is too far away and underexposure may result the lt Flash gt icon will blink in the viewfinder Move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again Flash Exposure Bracketing FEB e Set FEB in 1 3 f stop increments up to 2 to 2 f stops 3 to 3 f stops on 2012 and later cameras e The zero point for FEB is adjusted by the global FEC setting e The sequence of FEB is fixed at 0 gt minus plus even when the on flash setting is different e The FEB function will be automatically cancelled after the three shots are taken e An E TTL flash which does not support FEB can also be used MANUAL MODE user determined Output Levels No Metering Remote Manual Levels Type A camera menus can remotely control Mk II Speedlites and YN flashes e All global groups A and B or A B and C e Output levels 1 1 to 1 128 by Group e E TTL Flashes do not emit a pre flash All Fla
31. Trigger Updater Setup zip Unzip and run Or go to your Program Files Yongnuo Trigger Updater Driver dpinst_x64 exe or x86 exe for 32 bit systems and run it 2 Download and Unzip YN_622C TX_FW_V 1 04 zip or later The YN web page may not yet show the latest version If not use https dl dropboxusercontent com u 63687922 YN622C TX FW_V1 04 zip e The expanded files include YN622C TX_FW_V1 04 dfu Changelog_CN txt and Changelog_EN txt shows changes in the update 3 Set C TX to Upgrade Mode and connect e Turn off C TX then hold down Mode and turn the C TX on again The firmware upgrade mode will show YN 622 1 01 U P where 1 01 is the current version in the C TX e Connect the C TX to your Windows PC via a USB miniB cable e g Canon camera cable 4 Instal the Firmware in the C TX e Run YN_Trigger_Updater English from your computer s Start menu CN or a language selectable version may be available e Use Browse to navigate to the required dfu version and open e Check that firmware version is as expected then click Update e The Updater will show e g YN 622C Controller Version 1 02 updated successfully and the C TX will reset automatically using the new version If an error is encountered turn off the C TX and try again If installation fails a second time re download the files Set Channel Ch There are 7 radio channels which can be used to avoid interference fr
32. a shutter shadow Adjust the timing between 0 0 and 2 0 until the optimum lighting is achieved e There may be a gradient in the image which will need correcting in post processing Enable AF Assist Beam Fn 03 AF Beam The red AF Beam on the C TX can be either On or Off Default value is On Long press Fn to show function screen Press Up or Down repeatedly to show Fn 03 AF Press Right or Left to toggle between On and Off e Press Set OK to apply and return to Groups When the Beam is enabled it will still fire only when the camera Calls for it Enable use on non Canon cameras Fn 04 Legacy Flash Trigger Only Canon cameras talk the Canon code that the C TX works with Some other brands like Fuji falsely make the C TX think it is on a Canon camera Function 04 prevents the false detection and the C TX then works as a simple trigger e Default value is Off Turn On only when required Only Manual operation is available not E TTL Long press Fn then Up or Down for Fn 04 Leg Use Left or Right to toggle between Off and On Press Set OK to set and return to Groups On 2007 flashes Manual outputs are remotely controllable in Groups Other flashes need their outputs to be set on flash Warning Leaving Fn 04 set to On disables all control when the C TX is on a Canon 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 44 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Enable remote Manual contro
33. ameras Type B cameras Ratios Flash Exposure Compensation FEC Flash Exposure Lock FEL Flash Exposure Bracketing FEB Manual Mode cccccecseccecsessesseeees 28 Remote Manual Levels All Flashes Global setting Multiple Receiver Groups On flash Manual Levels Multi Stroboscopic Mode 29 Shutter Sync Modes cccccee 29 First Curtain Second Curtain Fast Shutter Sync Hi Speed Sync HSS Super Sync SS Simple Trigger Camera Features sssscssceeeeeees 30 Ambient only Shot High speed Continuous Shooting Live View Modelling Light Flash Features ccccsecseeseesees 30 31 Flash zoom coverage Zoom Lock Zoom and Remote Control Zoom and Mix Control LCD Display Pilot Indicator Continued Page 5 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Part Il 622C continued Transceiver Features Saving the Settings AF Assist Beam Autofocus Assist Setting Confirmation Sleep Wakeup Channel Indicators Transceiver Status Indicator Power Up Initialise Standby Remote Mix Communicating Low battery indicator Group Indicators Receiver Group Test Firing Group Camera Firing Group 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller 35 44 C TX Control Modes c0s ceee00e 36 Remote Control Local Control Base Trigger Fuji Cameras C TX Interface 0 ccscceecseeeeeeees 37 38 The Buttons Restore Factory Defaults The LCD Di
34. ameras can trigger remote flashes max sync speed is 1 250s e Single contact flashes can be triggered by the 622C e Non Canon flashes with multiple contacts can also be used but may require either a single contact adapter or a PC sync cable e g Nikon Sony Minolta 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 29 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 CAMERA FEATURES Ambient only shot e Turn transmitter off 622C settings are remembered when powered up again e Or use type A camera menu Flash Firing Disable High speed Continuous Shooting e Trigger keeps up with camera Tested at 6 5 fps e An external flash battery pack is recommended for maintaining flash output consistency Live View e Silent Mode must not be enabled as Canon then prevents flash from firing e In Live Mode with Autofocus or Face Detection the AF assist beam will not be emitted e f AF assist is not enabled use the AF ON camera button during Live View Modelling Light e Works as designed All flashes fire including an on TX flash FLASH FEATURES Flash Zoom Flash Coverage Canon provided a flash head zoom to provide lighting just wide enough to cover the lens s field of view When the flash is off camera the lens zoom is irrelevant Consider the zoom as a light modifier for efficiency or artistic reasons The 622C provides more flexibility than Canon s implementation This may be affected by Canon s rules Wide panel exten
35. ash Wireless Firing Group Set A B or A B C as the firing group Set an A B ratio and an FEC for C if required The C TX will open the Ratio screen with the camera s values Enable FEB E M plus External Flash menus Flash Exposure Bracketing is controlled from the camera s External Flash menus FEB Auto Cancel In External Flash Custom Fn FEB Auto Cancel set to Disable if multiple bracket sets are wanted FEB Sequence In External Flash Custom Fn FEB Sequence set toO or 0 FEB Range In External Flash functions FEB set an FEB range The C TX will display the TTL screen with a 3 image icon on the right Press Shutter 3 times to complete the bracket If External Flash C Fn FEB Auto Cancel is set to Enable FEB mode will be cancelled the icon will disappear the FEB range will be zero Repeat the FEB range setting to take another set Long press E M twice to return to Groups screen Warning If External Flash C Fn FEB Auto Cancel is set to Disable the function will remain in force To cancel the mode return to the External Flash menu and set FEB range to zero GR MODE SYNC FN ZOOM CH 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 40 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 MANUAL Mode Set Group Manual Output Left Right Up Down e Ensure that the required Group is active and in M mode e Default is 1 16 output e Then use Left Right Up Down to change Manual output from 1
36. ceiver Range up to 100m 300ft 7 channels Connectors e Canon compatible Hot Foot with locking ring and locating pin for mounting on camera as a Transmitter e Canon compatible Hot Shoe for mounting a hot shoe flash including on Transmitter e PC Sync screwlock socket sync out only 1CS 2CS Super Sync Indicators e Status LED Red Yellow e 3x Channel LEDs e 3x Group LEDs Controls On Off power switch CH Set button selects one of 7 channels GP Set button selects one of 3 groups Test button awakens flash and tests communications CH GP clears all settings and restores Factory defaults Other fittings e Red AF Assist beam with a non adjustable angle enabled only on Transmitter effective to about 13 ft 4 m Provide your own extras e Batteries e PC sync cord for studio flashes e Mini stand for hotshoe flash e Cold shoe for mounting on light stand 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 11 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 622C TX Flash Controller control by LCD Display and Camera C TX Functions Simple or Complex setups e The controllers LCD menu provides an alternative to the camera s External Flash menus and enables extensions not provided by Canon e The minimum is one C TX controller on camera and one remote 622C under flash Or add more remote 622Cs and various flashes e Lights can be at any angle to the camera but walls may reduce range e Will also sync with most studio flash
37. ded 14mm Head in Bounce on Auto mm Head in Bounce on Manual as set Auto adjust for sensor size enabled Zoom Lock An individual flash under remote control can have its zoom setting locked so that it is not controlled by the camera s zoom menu setting e Hold down CH SET on a 622C Receiver for several seconds until the channel indicator stays lit This is the same as setting mix control on a transmitter e Adjust the flash zoom setting with the External Flash panel automatic or manual e Hold down CH SET for several seconds to cancel The channel indicator will go out Zoom and Remote Control e Remote Control camera zoom settings apply Auto Manual 24 to 105mm or 200mm e With automatic setting focal length of the flash may change with lens focal length e With manual setting focal length of the flash supports manual setting 24 105mm Zoom and Mix Control e The camera s zoom menu setting is disabled e Set each flash s zoom setting on flash Auto Manual 24 to 105mm or 200mm 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 30 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 LCD Display e Flash zoom focal length ISO shutter speed FE Lock HSS change with settings Pilot Indicator e A test flash can be fired on any individual flash by pressing that flash s Pilot Indicator 622C TRANSCEIVER FEATURES Saving the Settings e Most External Flash Menu settings including AF assist C Fn are saved automat
38. dio instead Roles Transmitter TX A YN 622C transceiver first released in August 2012 mounted on the camera s hot shoe in the role of controller for remote units The transmitter will still act as a Remote to another transceiver transmitting on the same channel Remote Receiver RX A YN 622C transceiver first released in August 2012 in the role of a receiver with a remote flash connected by hot shoe or PC sync cable Controller C TX A YN 622C TX controller released in June 2014 mounted on the camera s hot shoe provides full settings capability in place of the camera menus On TX flash A hot shoe flash mounted on the Transmitter It has some special features The C TX Controller does not have a hot shoe to mount a flash Modes and Scope Remote Mode 622C only Remote control of flashes from the camera Mix Mode 622C only Mixed remote and local on flash control of flashes Global Applying to all groups A plus B plus C Local Applying to the local device such as a setting by hand on a flash Synchronising Flash with Shutter Sync Synchronous firing of flash when the camera s shutter gives the command X Sync A camera s fastest shutter speed when both curtains are fully open to a flash High Speed Sync HSS A method of extending flash emission to provide light during shutter speeds faster than x sync It involves starting the emission before the curtains are fully open Super Sync SS YongNuo
39. e Mix mode is set only on the transmitter 622C not on any remote 622Cs e Do not try to set or un set Mix mode using the buttons on remote receivers e To switch between Remote Mode and Mix Mode hold down CH SET on the transmitter 622C until the channel indicator has winked red green 3 times e In standby the channel indicator will Stay off in Remote Mode Stay lit in Mix Mode e The last used setting is remembered by the Transmitter unit during power down Warning If a different 622C is later used as the Transmitter it may have remembered different settings Camera Remote Mode Type A camera External Flash menus take priority over most on flash settings Class 1 flashes are controlled by the camera s menus Class 2 to 5 flashes are controlled by the ocal on flash settings Flash Mode is set in camera and may be E TTL or Manual or Multi The CH indicator is off when in standby to indicate Remote mode This is the Factory default mode On Flash Mix Mode e The local on flash settings take priority E TTL and Manual can be mixed All Classes of flash may be used Each flash including an on TX flash can be set locally on flash to E TTL Manual or Multi depending on the flash s capabilities Flash mode is fixed in camera to E TTL FEC FEB Ratio and Shutter sync can be set in camera The camera s zoom setting is disabled Each flash will use its own setting If the shutter sync mode is set by the camera menu the on flash set
40. e and the PC sync port If the flash does not wake manually awaken it Use the PC sync port to connect a flash which does not have the awakening function All the indicators go out when flash fires 622C Transmitter C TX Controller e Any 622C or C TX can trigger a test on all other powered up units on the same Channel e Those flashes in the Test Group will be e Those flashes in groups whose Mode is awoken on pressing and holding Test not Off will be awoken on pressing and and fired when released holding Test and fired when released e Anon TX flash will also fire if the 622C e Anon TX flash on another camera using transmitter s Receiver group A or B or the same channel will fire if the C TX s C is included in the test group group A is enabled e The Test group is not the same as the e The C TX does not have a Test Group Receiver group or the Firing group which controls ratios and levels To select a Test group hold down Test and repeatedly press GP SET to cycle through the seven testing groups To test all flashes select All A B C e When the desired Test group is shown e Press and release Test Flashes in release Test The flashes in the On groups will fire a test flash The selected group will fire a test flash Test can be triggered by a hand held 622C e The PC sync port on a 622C is OUT e A light meter with a PC sync trigger only there is no light meteri
41. enus only e E TTL II mode Evaluative or Average can be set FEB a bracket range can be set Multi Groups B and C output levels Flash Firing locked on Enabled Flash mode locked on E TTL e Custom Functions for FEB and AF Assist Beam Settings controlled by C TX only e Shutter sync 2 Curtain and Super Sync e If 2 Curtain sync is enabled set Group parameters through the C TX e Zoom Groups B and C e Super Sync timing Settings controlled by either C TX or Menus e Channel Selectable within the range permitted Shutter sync 1 Curtain or Hi speed can be set FEC a global FEC can be set It will be ignored if a global FEC is also set on the C TX Firing Group selectable when TTL and Multi screens are open Default A B C Multi can be selected when the E M TTL screen is open and the values can be set e Zoom Group A only With cameras from 2012 the C TX uses the RT menu and most functions can be set by camera menu including Grouping settings but excluding 2CS and Super Sync Enable remote Shutter Release Fn 02 Shutter Release e Use anLS 2 5 cable supplied to connect the on camera C TX to the camera s shutter release port Cameras released from 2012 do not need a cable Long press Fn then Up or Down for Fn 02 Shu Default value is Off Turn On only when required Press Left or Right to toggle between Off and On Press Set to return to Groups Press and release Te
42. h of the buttons in the top row has a short press function and a long press function and their labels show these two functions E5 a CLEAR In this Guide s Part IIl they will be referred to by their short press label or long press label Short press Long press 2 key press Gr Mode E M Clear Sync Fn Clear Zoom Ch Test The navigation buttons have no labels so will be referred to as follows Short Press Functions Up More plus 1 3 step Down Less minus 1 3 step Left Less minus Full step Right More plus Full step Set OK Setting complete Restore Factory Defaults Clear e Press and hold Clear i e Mode Sync together to reset values to Factory defaults e Main screen disappears and the page shows only a steady CLR e When completed CLR will wink slowly e Release the Clear button e Main screen will re appear showing all the groups in TTL 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 37 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 The LCD Display Groups screen The default Groups screen is shown in the image The last used screen appears at power on e Various operations terminate and return to Groups by Timeout by pressing Set OK by cycling through from a selection operation e Pressing any button will light the backlight briefly Use Set OK to avoid accidentally c
43. hanging a setting e Most procedures assume starting from Groups e There are six lines Line 1 Current sync mode and battery level Line 2 Operation labels and icons and current channel Line 3 Zoom setting for each group Lines 4 6 Group flash mode and user adjustment Line 6 will also show on the right the AF beam icon if it is enabled e Lines 4 to 6 are interactive rows The active row is selected with Gr and is indicated by the triangle on the left of that row e Other icons may appear in the top or right areas E SYNC FN ZOOM CH Indicators Status Indicator LED e In stand by the Status light is off e When communicating it is green e ltturns red briefly when the shutter is released Battery charge Indicator e The three bars top right icon will show when fully charged e As the stored voltage drops the bars will disappear starting from the right e When the icon winks the battery is exhausted and must be replaced Access and Visibility In a studio situation and especially when the camera is on a tripod a good quality full Canon E TTL cord can be used to move the C TX off camera to a more accessible position 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 38 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 EXPOSURE MODES Selecting a Group s Settings Gr GR cycles through the three lines Group s A Group B and Group C The arrow head on the left indicates which row is active Changes in G
44. ically in the Transmitter 622C Each 622C holds its own Master values and can change the camera s menu settings unexpectedly when mounted on the camera e Not stored are FEB Zoom E TTL Fire ratio and Group C s FEC which revert to default values on power up AF Assist Beam Autofocus Assist When using Autofocus under low light the AF assist beam can be emitted automatically to make it easier for the camera to auto focus e Each 622C carries its own setting for the C Fn 8 or similar enable disable setting for AF assist beam firing e Set the value by placing a 622C on the camera s hotshoe and use the camera s External flash C Fn settings menu to make the setting e The user must also enable the AF assist beam in the camera Set camera s Custom Function Autofocus assist beam to Enable or Only ext flash This setting controls both the focus assist and the confirmation indicator The camera reads the setting from the 622C transmitter when a 622C is mounted The 622C Transmitter will emit the beam when required by the camera An on TX flash which has an AF assist beam function can also emit at the same time Neither a remote 622C nor a remote flash will emit the A F beam The beam will not be emitted when Live mode or Face detection mode is used The LED laser provides a bright pattern effective up to 4 metres There is no health risk Menu Setting Confirmation When a change in the camera menu is successfull
45. ill be set remotely to E TTL or and or B a Manual output e Flashes will be set remotely to a Manual output C TX Controller hand held e Set group A to a Manual output group B to Manual output and group C to E TTL When either camera takes a shot its own on TX flash is treated as group A and fires The augmenting flashes are treated as group B The other camera s flash is treated as group C As group C is not enabled in firing group A B it does not fire This configuration provides for two shooters and one or two remotely controlled groups for augmenting flashes Class 5 Studio flashes with Cybersync Commander DM Ward technique Mixed Speedlites and remote controlled studio flashes The Cybersync provides easy remote control of studio flashes for adjusting power and the 622C provides triggering of the studio flashes and full control of any 622C mounted hot shoe flashes 622C Transmitter C TX Controller e Camera 622C YN568EX e Camera C TX flash bracket 622C YN568EX e Place a 622C nearby neck cord or pocket and mount a Cybersync Commander on it e Mount studio flashes e g Einsteins on stands for augmented ambient or rim light Connect a Cybersync receiver to each 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 53 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 SUGGESTIONS Batteries The 622C is designed primarily as a 3v 2x 1 5v unit but can be used with
46. including on TX flash and group B flashes will be evaluated by the camera and transmitted to the flashes by the 622C Group C does not fire A B C Firing Group e Set A B ratio as above e Set an FEC 0 or for flashes in Group C Flash Exposure Compensation FEC The over all automatic flash exposure can be adjusted using the camera button or External Flash menu combined with the on flash setting This improves on Canon procedures e Camera FEC can be set in 1 3 f stop increments within 2 or 3 depending on camera e Each flash has its on flash FEC added to the camera calculated output level E g if the camera is set to 2 and the flash is set to 1 then total FEC for that flash will be 1 e Set all on flash FEC settings to zero and use only camera FEC to avoid unexpected results e Using a Receiver group of All A B C E TTL can produce uneven lighting with multiple flashes due to differences in ambient light flash power distance angle etc One flash can have a small FEC of say 1 3 FEC to balance more ambient hitting the other side of the subject e Using an A B ratio the ratio effect will be modified by the individual flash FEC Under A B C C flash can be set to a value and trimmed by the Group C FEC menu Or Camera 2 FEC plus C flash 2 FEC produces 4 FEC greater than expected 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 27 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Flash Exposure Lock FEL
47. l e On flash set the required Manual output On flash set the required Manual output e Set the Firing group s for the 622C transmitter Hold down Test and repeatedly press GP SET to cycle through the seven groups When the desired group is shown release Test Default is All A B C On C TX Use the Group Mode settings to control which groups fire 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 21 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 7 Mount Remote Flash on a Remote 622C Loosen the locking ring or lever on the flash to withdraw the locating pin Mount the flash on the 622C Press the foot firmly forward to ensure all contacts are secure Tighten the flash s locking ring or lever Mount the 622C direct on a mini stand or on a light stand using a cold shoe adapter 8 Prepare the 622C Receiver Slide Receiver power switch to ON The channel and group indicators light briefly The Status indicator turns steady red The flash may fire once when turning the 622C on or off Set Receiver to the same channel as the Transmitter using CH The channel indicator will light for several seconds to indicate the current channel While the channel indicator is lit quickly press CH repeatedly to change the channel Set the Receiver group to A or B or C using GP to select the desired Receiver Lighting group 9 Prepare Flash Set the Off Master Slave switch to Off if pre
48. l on pre 2007 flashes Fn 05 EX Compatibility Function 05 provides remote control in Manual mode for early E TTL capable Speedlites e g 380EX 430EX 550EX and 580EX On remote 622C e Set to the desired group e Set the flash itself to E TTL e The flash s screen will not display the flash output On C TX e Long press Fn then UP repeatedly until Fn 05 ECO is displayed Default is Off Turn On only when required Press Left or Right to toggle Off to On Press Set OK In Groups screen set the flash s group to M mode Set a test output level for the group Take a shot e Adjust the group s output level using Left Right Up or Down Mixed flashes e Early and late models flashes e g 550EX and 580EX Il can be included in the same group or in different groups Enable Free Mask cutout image Free Mask provides a silhouette cutout image of a dark subject and a fully lit background for post processing e Default is not enabled e Take a fully lit image of the subject e Long press The screen will show a special case of Groups with both A and B groups set to Off leaving C still enabled e Take one or more mask images of the subject e Return to previous settings in use by long pressing 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 45 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Enable Proxy Mode Fn 06 Proxy Proxy mode allows the C TX to be slaved to a YN560 TX Manual on
49. lighting including by time adjusted Super Sync Control Trigger Modes e Full Remote Uses Canon 5 pin hotshoe signals e Basic hotshoe Uses single pin hotshoe Non Canon cameras e Basic without hotshoe Uses camera s PC Sync out connection to C TX s PC sync In Flash Modes e Independent Groups E TTL FEC Manual Levels Super Sync Off mode e E TTL global FEC Ratio Backlight FEB e Multi Stroboscopic global Independent Group Settings E TTL e E TTL II with global FEC e FEC by each group in E TTL Manual e Manual flash output levels 1 1 to 1 128 Super Sync e Super Sync for studio flashes monolights and pack and heads Group Off e Previous setting for group is not remembered e The Free Mask feature temporarily sets Groups A and B to off and uses Group C only to produce a cutout mask then returns to the previous main settings Flash Zoom e Remote Zoom by Group including Auto 24mm 105mm e Local Zoom Lock can over ride C TX setting Sync Modes e 1 Curtain Sync shutter speed up to camera s x sync e 2 Curtain Sync up to 1 8000s including with HSS e High Speed Sync HSS or FP Max Sync Speed 1 8000s depending on camera and flash e Super Sync for non HSS flashes The timing of the advanced sync is adjustable from 0 0 to 2 0 Max Sync Speed 1 8000s depending on camera PC sync port can output 1CS 2CS HSS Super Sync signal to trigger studio flash e Single co
50. lude unusable ones above 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 18 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 GETTING STARTED 1 Prepare the Camera Set the camera to a Creative exposure mode P Av Tv or M not a Basic mode Scenic Sports or Flash disabled Set External Flash menu to Flash Firing Enabled and Wireless Disabled Disable Silent Shooting mode Enable AF Assist Beam e g C Fn III 5 0 Enabled Set AF mode to One Shot Disable Face Detection mode 2 Prepare the Units Remove the protective film from each 622C s top plate and or from the AF assist beam s red cover Wipe the contacts in both the hot shoe and the hot foot to remove oils and other dirt Insert fresh fully charged batteries They are critical Do not make assumptions Recommendation load all units with good quality i e more expensive new Alkalines 1 5v to start with When all is working well good quality NiMH 1 2v can be used Do NOT use Lithium 1 6v 3 Reset Clear to restore Factory Defaults The units as delivered may not be in a factory fresh state or may be altered accidentally by a user When first starting to use the units or if they seem erratic perform a Factory Defaults reset 622C Transmitter Reset Clear C TX Controller Reset Clear e Hold down CH SET plus GP SET at e Hold down MODE plus SYNC at the the same time same time The display will show only a e Keep holding until the
51. ly Controller The C TX then forwards the commands to flashes on remote 622Cs e The YN560 TX is mounted on the camera and controls remote YN560 III Manual only flashes A stand alone C TX can receive those commands and forward them to remote 622Cs Proxy mode is available in a C TX with firmware v 1 02 or later The channel on the YN560 TX YN622C TX and YN622C remotes must be the same The flashes on the 622Cs must be in Manual mode Long press SYNC FN key to enter the custom function and go to FN 06 Up Down key Change the value to ON Left Right Place the YN622C TX anywhere within the transmission range of YN560 TX Use YN560 TX to control Manual output zoom of the ettl flashes on YN 622C remotes r fu ru uD z gt ra lt n kL D D fte Cc K w 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 46 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 USEFUL STUFF 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 47 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 CANON EXTERNAL FLASH MENUS The camera s External Flash menus are the main interface for using the 622Cs The menus change interactively as selections are made The 622C controls or disables some menu items e The 2007 style menus are described first e The 2012 style menus with the new Quick Flash Control panel 6D 5D III 650D T4i and other new models are then described e Select the optical pulse transmission menu on RT capable cameras Confirmation of Setting When a
52. mp on top and the screws went into the original plastic posts after thread tapping them The battery cover did not fit so two holes were recessed giving an extra locking to the cover 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 58 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 What s Inside the 622C Cases Many thanks to Phil Weston for providing the following excellent pics with notations Centre Shorter ac crew is shorter than the 4 corner case screws One compression sping on each otshoe c contact pin Yongnuo YN 622C flash trigger transceiver p Vesta Channel Spring battery set Te PC synch contact a ith Wi K et Lanyard BE retainer Facugsing al Focussing aid ss throu amp connection Grou s set socket ETTL p gh 0n 0 hotshoe e connect on switc Yongnuo YN 622C flash trigger transceiver 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 59 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 YONQNUQ YN 622C TX E TTL Wireless Flash Controller GR mooe SYNC FN ZOOM CH C be ee CLEAR Yongnuo YN 622C TX controller for YN 622C flash trigger system S201 Philip Weston Focussing aid emitter amp stirrup mm Gr PCB label reads Light Mode Fu PCS laboi reads Modo Sync Fn PCS labe reacis Team Zoom Ch 68 libel mads Zoom On Off switch slide type for fi n Y oo 2 5mm socket ET Status LED for camera j i
53. nd restores Factory defaults Other fittings e Red AF Assist beam e Two 2 5mm shutter release cables N3 and E3 Canon equivalents Provide your own extras e Batteries e PC sync cord for non hotshoe camera etc e USB cable for updating firmware e g the Canon camera USB cable 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 14 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 COMPATIBILITY The Key For the YN 622C and many other triggers it s about what each camera body provides for digital data in and out through the accessory shoe and what the flash moves in and out through it s hot foot These capabilities are set by the manufacturers However the 622C can massage the data as it transmits it back and forth providing numerous functions not provided by Canon What s the Problem Why are there several types of camera and classes of flashes It s due to the historic development of the technologies 1 There was an Accessory shoe on camera to mount a device and a centre pin contact to fire a flash All settings were made on flash The camera did not know what they were More pins were added and TTL A TTL E TTL then E TTL II were developed as key flash technologies The camera became increasingly aware of flash settings Settings were still made on flash Canon implemented an off camera system using a Master flash to drive one or more slaves using light pulse coding Communication was one way The camera was
54. ng facility facility can be connected to the C TX PC sync In port 12 First Shots Half shutter to focus and the flash s LCD displays aperture and effective range etc 622C Transmitter C TX Controller e The 622C transmitter s Status indicator e The C TX Status indicator will light will flash yellow and its CH and GP Green to indicate transmitting indicators will flash green to indicate transmitting The remote 622C Receiver will flash red and its CH and GP indicators will flash green They will stay in a live state until the shutter is fully pressed or released The same indications occur during a camera menu session The AF assist beam of the transmitter may assist focusing Ensure that the subject is in the effective flash range and fully press shutter button to shoot 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 23 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 24 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 PART Il 622C TRANSCEIVERS 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 25 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 622C TRANSCEIVER CONTROL MODES REMOTE amp MIX The original YN 622C transceiver can work in either of two modes Remote or Mix Remote Mode implements standard Canon wireless protocols Mix Mode can work with E TTL and manual modes together but loses the ability to manage manual levels from the camera aac the Mode The Remot
55. ntact camera and single contact flash sync at max 1 250s 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 12 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Extras Shutter release using a supplied cable from C TX to camera and triggered by a 622C Remote Manual control of Pre 2007 Speedlites e g 370EX 550EX 580EX FEL E TTL Flash Exposure Lock Firmware updates user installable Reset to Factory defaults Auto Focus Beam Test firing Flash awaking with capable flashes Remote Zooming Auto Manual local Zoom lock Free Mask auto cutout image Modelling Flash Live View triggering High speed continuous shooting triggering depending on limits of flash Common AA Alkaline or NIMH batteries but NOT Lithium LCD backlight which lights for a few seconds when any button is pressed C TX Specifications Standard Pack e 1x YN 622C TX Controller Resellers may offer the C TX with single or multiple 622C Remotes e User Manual with Warranty Card e Shutter release cables LS 2 5 C1 Canon E3 and LS 2 5 C3 Canon N3 Transceiver Measurements e 90 x 53 x 39mm including the hot foot e 82gm without batteries Electrical e The C TX requires 2x AA batteries 1 5v Alkaline or 1 2v NiMH not supplied e Standby time 120 hours e Digital FSK 2 4GHz radio transceiver e Range claimed up to 100M Our tests indicated 50M in enclosed spaces and 20M in open LCD Display e Displays settings of the controller on the LCD screen
56. nted on a single contact hot shoe camera e The C TX can be mounted on a multi contact hotshoe camera using a multi pin to single pin adapter e The C TX can be connected to a camera s PC sync out port using an appropriate cable e The highest sync speed is 1 250S or less HSS is not available e Configure Groups and Output levels in Manual mode to create desired lighting Fuji Cameras e Some Fuji cameras will work in Remote Manual Control e Fuji X100 X100S and X E1 have been reported to work in full remote Manual output and Zoom control in 3 groups High speed sync up to 1 1000s has been reported TTL and 2 curtain sync is not available The 622Cs are set to Remote mode Compatible flashes like the 580EXII must be used The above cameras do not need Custom Function 04 Legacy Flash to be ON The function is required when the C TX thinks that it is on a full E TTL camera e Care is required when mounting the C TX on the camera to ensure that the pins ride up and seat fully e Press the Test button after changing C TX settings to update the remotes before pressing the shutter 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 36 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 C TX INTERFACE The Buttons The C TX provides a set of buttons for changing its E settings GR MODE SYNC FN ZOOM CH e The camera s External Flash menus can set some values but these are limited to only those that are appropriate for the C TX e Eac
57. o Manual flash mode 1CS or HSS e Place a 622C on camera e Use anon controllable Master flash e g 580EX directly on the other 622C or a controllable Master flash e g 580EXII connected by i an adapter which has only two wires between hot foot and hot shoe or ii a PC sync cord to an adapter foot e Set the Master flash on flash as Master Manual mode and power level 1CS or HSS Groups are probably not available untested e Set the other flash e g 430EX to Slave and E TTL Ensure the slave s wireless sensor can see the master s flash head Test fire The 622Cs should communicate and the remote 622C will fire the Master In turn the slave should change to a manual power level and fire Try with a different Manual level on the Master Light Meter Technique using 622Cs e Set Manual levels either by External Flash menus or by on flash settings The test fire will be at the level as it is displayed on the LCD of the flash The test button will not change the setting of the flash If Remote control is being used first press half shutter to ensure that settings are applied E TTL will produce a pre flash which may confuse the light meter Trigger with any 622C on the same channel It may be a hand held one With the C TX controller connect a suitable Light Meter to the PC sync IN port Mixing with Other Triggers Other non ETTL triggers such as the RF602 RF603 or Cybersync triggers can be mounted on the 622C transmitter or a remote 6
58. ode Improved stability Dfu_updater Changes Updater display from F U to U P Not required after v 1 03 1 03 Made backlight setting time longer 1 04 Improved stability and transmission range 5 Instal a 622C Transmitter or C TX Controller e Turn back the hot foot s locking ring up to the case to fully withdraw the locating pin Ee e Mount the unit in the camera s hot shoe Use the thumb to press the foot firmly forward e Clamp the locking ring onto the hot shoe The locating pin will engage e Turn on camera and transmitter controller e If the unit is a 622C Transmitter press half shutter or open External Flash menus to activate 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 20 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 6 Configure Transmitter or Controller Using Type A Cameras 622C C TX e Keep Transmitter in Remote mode e Set a channel for the Transmitter 1 to 4 using the Wireless function menu or press CH Set repeatedly for 1 to 7 Set a channel 1 to 7 for the Controller using a long press Ch then Right or Left repeatedly e Leave the default E TTL settings or use External Flash menus to set a desired global Flash mode and Zoom setting Leave the default E TTL settings or use Mode and Zoom to set group parameters Use Gr to move between groups e With Wireless Disabled the firing group is All A B C and all groups of flashes use the same global setting
59. om other photographers or from sources like wireless network hubs e Default value is 1 e Long press Ch to activate channel selection The current value will wink e Quickly press Up or Right to step cyclically up through 1 to 7 Use Down or Left to step down e The setting mode will quickly time out e Ensure that the remote 622Cs are re assigned the same channel 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 43 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Test Communication and Flash Readiness Test e Press and hold Test to awaken the flashes The Status Indicator will light green e The 622Cs and their flashes will awaken and their indicators show ready Ensure flash pilot lights are showing fully charged e Release Test to fire a test firing The Status Indicator will turn red Set Super Sync timing Fn 01 Super Sync Timing e Default value is 0 0 e The setting is global and applies to all groups in SS e Long press Fn then Up or Down to select Fn 01 SS e Press Left or Right to step between 0 0 and 2 0 in 0 1 timing increments e Press Set to return to Groups Using Super Sync Flash Burn Super Sync is designed to allow studio flashes to be used at fast shutter speeds up to 1 8000s e Connect the studio flash to a remote 622C using a PC sync cord e Set C TX shutter sync to Hi speed sync HSS e Flash output of 1 1 may be needed for this technique e Take atest shot and check image for
60. ote E TTL Ratios variable Super Sync Firing Groups mixed Flash Mode Groups G12 G15 G1X SX20 IS SX30 IS SX40 HS SX50 HS Type B Camera Flash Button Control prior to 2007 622C Transmitter using class 1 flashes Remote ETTL FEC local Manual levels HSS if available fixed Super Sync C TX Controller adds class 2 flashes and Remote ETTL FEB and Ratio remote Manual levels Firing Groups mixed Flash Mode Groups variable Super Sync 1D Il 1D IIN 1Ds Il NOT 1D NOT 1Ds 5D 10D 20D 30D 300D 350D 400D D Rebel XT XTi 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 16 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Type C Camera Sync only e Does not support HSS or E TTL functions e Max speed sync is 1 250s or less 622C Transmitter and C TX Controller using all flash classes A fire synchronised signal A camera with a standard single pin hot shoe A camera with a PC sync out connection A non Canon ISO multi pin hotshoe with an adapter to allow only the centre X sync pin to be accessible e g Nikon A brand specific hot shoe with an adapter to Canon hotshoe e g Sony Minolta FLASH COMPATIBILITY Flashes can be grouped into five classes e The 622C is rated at only 6 volts on the trigger contact of its hot shoe The PC sync connection can withstand 300 volts Class 1 Flash Remote E TTL Remote Manual Levels 622C Set using External Flash menus not the on Flash buttons C TX Set on
61. roups will time out to end the operation Gr also cycles through the three lines in some other screens Set Group Exposure Mode Mode Default is TTL TTL means either E TTL or E TTL Il depending on camera body It does not mean Canon s TTL for film cameras Select the required Group has the left hand arrow Press Mode repeatedly to cycle through that group s exposure modes TTL E TTL M Manual SS Super Sync and Off The setting mode will quickly time out Ensure that the value for TTL or M is appropriate E TTL Mode Set Group FEC Left Right Up Down Ensure that the required Group is active and in TTL mode Default is 0 0 FEC Use Left Right Up Down to change FEC value between 3 f stops to 3 f stops in 0 3 or 1 0 steps The setting mode will quickly time out Set Global FEC E M An over all FEC can be set either on camera or by pressing E M Use this feature for flash exposure bracketing manual FEB or to compensate for overall subject tonality or inconsistent camera under exposure Default is 0 0 Ev Long press E M The screen will show TTL and a global FEC value Use Left Right Up Down to change FEC value between 3 f stops and 3 f stops Ev in 0 3 and 1 0 steps Leave the screen open to take a manual bracket of shots at different exposures Return to Groups screen by pressing Mode E M twice The Group FEC value remains in effect
62. s There are three firing groups and the individual group settings will apply Using Type B Cameras 622C C TX e Enable Mix control mode on the transmitter by pressing CH SET for several seconds e Press CH SET repeatedly to set the communication channel 1 to 7 Set a channel 1 to 7 for the Controller using a long press Ch repeatedly e Set on Flash the required flash mode E TTL Manual and individual Zooms e Multi mode requires several parameters to be set on flash e Manual mode requires the output level to be set on flash Use Mode and Zoom to set group parameters Use Gr to move between groups Multi mode parameters are set on the C TX For remote Manual set the Flash mode on Flash to E TTL and set the group levels on the C TX e Press GP SET to set the Firing Group to be used Default is All A B C Use the three Group Mode settings to control which groups fire Using Type C Cameras 622C C TX e Enable Mix control mode on the transmitter by pressing CH SET for several seconds Set the group mode to Manual by pressing Gr for required Group then Mode repeatedly e Press CH SET repeatedly to set the communication channel 1 to 7 Set a channel 1 to 7 for the Controller using a long press Ch then Right or Left repeatedly e On flash set its Flash mode to Manual On flash set its Flash mode to Manua
63. s Version 4 of TOYUG represents a complete re organisation and in many parts a re write of earlier versions In the 21 months since its first release the YN 622C has shown good reliability and great versatility There have been firmware and hardware updates to improve performance and compatibility and to add extensions My original conclusion still stands When YongNuo Photographic released the YN 622C in 2012 it seems that they had more in mind than just the one transceiver radio in and out unit The possibilities have been further expanded by subsequent developments seen in Canon s RT technologies as seen in the 5DII camera and 600EX RT flash The YN 622C TX makes use of some of these features Just announced is a studio flash monobloc with E TTL capabilities via a built in hot foot for connecting a YN 622C remote Rated at 300WS It will integrate fully with the YN 622C system It even has a port for firmware updates by the user Power supply requirements presently exclude USA Canada and Japan 182 265v AC 50Hz Also YongNuo have added the ability of the new C TX to receive commands from the YN 560 TX dedicated controller for the Manual only YN 560 III flash The C TX will then use a Proxy mode to forward the commands from the 560 TX to remote 622Cs with mounted Manual or E TTL flashes Part of this Guide provides the core facts about the original YN622C transceiver and the YN622C TX Controller as confirmed b
64. sent Turn On the flash Check that the flash indicates it is Ready If using a C TX with a class 2 flash set the C TX s Fn 05 Eco On and press Set OK If using a C TX with a class 3 flash set on flash Mode E TTL Press Pilot Test on the flash the flash should fire If it does not or is slow to recover replace the flash s batteries 10 On TX Flash 622C Transmitter only A flash can be installed on the 622C transmitter on top of the camera It behaves much like a Remote flash but there are differences Supports E TTL Manual levels and Multi stroboscopic modes The On TX flash output settings follow Group A settings The On TX flash has no channel It is effectively direct connected to the camera The zoom setting is NOT controlled by the camera menu It must be separately set on flash as Auto or 24mm to 105mm Manual zoom This is independent of a global zoom setting The on TX flash may provide an AF assist beam additional to the Transmitter s AF assist beam if that is enabled 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 22 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 11 Testing the Lighting Setup The setup can be tested to ensure that all devices are powered up and that the communication is working In addition actual lighting outputs can be metered if manual levels are being used The Test button can awaken the flashes and test whether they can be triggered The test works through both the Receiver s hot sho
65. shes Global setting e Set Flash Mode to Manual e Set Flash Output as required 1 1 to 1 128 output level in 1 3 f stop increments e Either set Wireless function to Disable or Enable Wireless with Firing Group A B C Two and three Receiver groups e Set Flash Mode to Manual Ignore Flash Output it will repeat group A setting Set Wireless function to Enable Set Firing Group to A B C will not fire or A B C Set each Group Output as required 1 1 to 1 128 output level in 1 3 f stop increments On TX flash will fire at group A level if Master Flash is enabled On Flash Manual Levels Type A B or C cameras can trigger flashes where the output level has been set on flash e Flash connected by PC sync cable e Output levels set on individual flash e E TTL Flashes will not emit a pre flash 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 28 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 MULTI STROBOSCOPIC MODE Usage is similar to Remote Manual and On flash Manual Stroboscopic mode is particularly effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background Consider using a tripod remote shutter release and external battery pack e Set Flash Mode to Multi e Set desired Flash output Frequency per second Hz and Flash count as provided by the camera e Frequency multiplied by Flash Count minimum shutter duration e Limit rapid use and allow at least 15 minutes rest between frequent bursts e E TTL Flashes do not emit a
66. splay Indicators Status indicator Battery Charge indicator Access and Visibility Exposure Modes cccccceeeeees 39 41 Selecting a Group s settings Set Exposure mode E TTL Mode Set Group FEC Set Global FEC Using Flash Exposure Lock Enable Ratio and Back Lighting Enable FEB Manual Mode Set Group Manual Output Multi Mode Enable Multi Shutter Sync Modes cscceee 41 Set Sync Mode Camera Features cssssscsscseeeeees 42 Camera External Flash Menus Enable Remote Shutter Release Flash Features ccccccsecseccecsecseeees 42 Set Group Zoom C TX Controller Features 43 46 Update C TX Firmware Set Channel Test communications and flashes Set Super Sync Timing Using Super Sync Enable AF Assist Beam Enable use on non Canon cameras Enable Remote Manual pre 2007 Enable Free Mask cutout Page 6 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Useful Stuff 11ccccccsecccesnseees 47 61 Servicing oececsececccicrctecccecceneeee 58 60 AF Assist Beam Canon External Flash Menus 48 50 Hot Foot 2007 style menus Solder Joints 2012 style menus Opening the Case Case Repair Lighting Scenarios 0 51 53 What s Inside the Cases See Other RESOUICES ccssssceesseeeeeees 61 Manual Levels Augmented Ambient Basic Remotely Adjusting Augmenting Flash Remotely Turning Off Augmenting Sorry no Index but use Ctl F to search Using Class 4 Flashes as Augmenting Two
67. st on a remote 622C The flash will fire a test flash If the camera is set to AF it will autofocus The shutter will open and fire the flash again e Single shot only no Continuous Bulb or Timer FLASH FEATURES Set Group Zoom Zoom e Default is 24mm e Press Zoom repeatedly to cycle through the Zoom Groups to select the one to be changed The selected group s value will blink e Press Up or Right repeatedly to select from 24mm to 105mm then AU automatic e Press Down or Left to step in reverse direction AU 105mm to 24mm e The setting mode will quickly time out 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 42 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 C TX CONTROLLER FEATURES Update C TX Firmware See Getting Started on page 20 for a version history 1 Download and instal the Firmware Updater e Do this once unless the Updater itself is updated It may be worth re installing with the current Updater to be sure e Updating requires a Windows computer not an emulator e Go to product page http www hkyongnuo com e detaily ohp ID 348 e Download YN_Trigger_Updater zip It may be necessary to first turn off your malware filter e Unzip YN_Trigger_Updater_Setup exe e Run YN_Trigger_Updater_Setup exe to install the driver and updater in your computer C Program Files If there is a problem getting the driver installed in Win 8 1 download https dl dropboxusercontent com u 63687922 YN_
68. st Groups A A AB AC ABC B B AB BC ABC C C AC BC ABC Camera Firing Group When a 622C Transmitter is activated by pressing half shutter or opening an External flash menu the GP LEDs indicate the camera s Firing Group setting as shown in the Menu e The Firing group is set using the camera s External Flash Wireless menu settings e Canon does not provide for just A or B or C e Groups A and B are always enabled GP LED Firing Groups Notes None Wireless Off All no Groups A A B C All Single Group B A B Two Groups C ABC Three Groups 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 33 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 34 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 PART Ill C TX CONTROLLER 20 08 2014 Part Ill C TX Controller Page 35 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 C TX CONTROL MODES There are three control modes available Remote Control This is the primary control method Groups flash modes sync modes FEC or M output can be set remotely Local Control Settings for Flash Mode and its parameters are made on flash which then over rides the remote settings Basic Trigger The C TX can be used as a sync only radio trigger The settings for a Manual output level are made on flash The highest speed shutter sync is 1 250s or lower depending on the camera e The C TX can be mou
69. taught to read the Master flash settings and act accordingly FEC was added to the camera There was no provision on the camera for setting Manual output levels so there was no need to implement a control path in the flash s hot foot Settings were still on flash Class 2 flashes A better interface was required and in camera Canon designed the External Flash menus from 1D III March 2007 on so that the camera could both read and set ALL settings in the flash This meant that all flash settings needed to be digital i e no positional switches The only flashes which can be fully controlled by flash menus are ones that have the required communication through the hot foot Class 1 flashes The YN 622C was released in August 2012 to replace the light pulse coding and its limitations Some functional improvements were added without over riding Canon facilities Some flashes are designed for I just want a photo in poor light use so do not have the means for the user to set output levels manually They can handle the automatic exposure E TTL commands through the hot foot however Class 3 flashes Later after YongNuo had released the YN 622C Canon released the 5DIII ST E3 1D X and 600EX RT which provide two way radio communication These also provide new features like mixed firing modes ETTL M Auto channels 5 15 Wireless IDs and groups D amp E The 622C cannot use these extensions and the camera must be used in optical
70. th camera s Wireless mode disabled High Speed Sync HSS FP Max Sync 1 8000s depending on camera and flash Super Sync for some non HSS flashes The timing of the advanced sync is not adjustable Max Sync Speed 1 8000s depending on camera e The PC sync port can output any of these syncs to trigger a studio flash e Single contact camera and single contact flash sync at max 1 250s Extras e Reset to Factory defaults CH GP Focus Assist Lamp Remote flash zooming Auto Manual local Zoom lock Test firing of flashes Flash awaking function with capable flashes Modelling Flash Live View triggering High speed continuous shooting triggering depending on output limits of flash Power supply uses common AA LR6 MN1500 alkaline or NIMH batteries 20 08 2014 Part 1 The System Page 10 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 622C Specifications Standard Pack e 2x Transceivers default mode Remote Receiver auto switching to Transmitter when required Some resellers may offer single or multiple units e Quick Start Guide User Manual Transceiver Measurements e 90 x 53 x 25mm 39mm incl hot foot e 78gm without batteries Electrical e Each unit requires 2x AA batteries 1 5v Alkaline or 1 2v NiMH not supplied e Standby time 60 hours e 6 volts maximum safe trigger voltage on hot shoe centre pin e 300 volts maximum safe trigger voltage on PC sync port e Digital FSK 2 4GHz radio trans
71. ting is ignored A Type B camera defaults to hi speed sync The CH indicator stays lit when in standby to indicate Mix Mode e Any flash set to E TTL will emit a preflash If its mode is Manual or Multi it won t 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 26 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 E TTL MODE automatic Adjustable Metering Type A cameras Camera menus or buttons e All global A B ratio A B C ratio FEC FEC 2 f stops with on flash FEC settings adding to the result E TTL modes Evaluative or Average E TTL Flashes emit a pre flash Type B cameras Camera buttons e All global no Canon ratio e FEC 2 f stops with on flash FEC adding to the result e E TTL modes Evaluative or Average e E TTL Flashes emit a pre flash Ratios Canon s lighting ratio becomes available through the Firing Group settings when Wireless mode is enabled This is the true professional multi preflash effective reflected light ratio not an approximation e Ensure that the light output requirements are within the capability of the flashes possibly by increasing ISO changing distance to subject etc e Flashes with different maximum outputs can be mixed A B Firing Group Set the lighting ratio from 8 1 to 1 8 in 1 2 f stop increments A normal subject exposure will be calculated This total exposure can be adjusted by the over all FEC setting The effective reflected light from group A flashes
72. uative AutoExtFlash Zoom Auto Man ExtFlash Wireless func Disable INFO Clear flash settings E Clear flash settings Canon Canon 20 08 2014 Useful Stuff Page 48 of 62 Wireless Settings e e Master flash e Channel Wireless Function The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Enable Disable Enable Disable On TX flash will emit preflash and focus assist but not exposure flash 1 to 4 Firing Group in E TTL II flash mode A B C All E TTL capable flashes will pre fire for a combined exposure evaluation A B A BC External flash func setting Enable 3 ch A BC B21G 1 253 Master flash Channel Firing group Flash exp comp A B fire ratio Sls 44 7 Grp C exp comp 3 2 1 0 253 Clear flash settings Canon Firing Group in Manual flash mode e A B C e AB Group A output Group B output Group C e ABC Group A output Group B output Group C output Set lighting ratio from 8 1 to 1 8 using E TTL C is not settable and not fired Lighting ratio 8 1 to 1 8 plus C with exposure comp 3 to 3 f stops All remotely controllable flashes use Group A 1 1 to 1 128 in 1 3 f stops 1 1 to 1 128 1 1 to 1 128 not set or fired 1 1 to 1 128 1 1 to 1 128 1 1 to 1 128 e Setting for group A will also mirror Flash Output in previous menu page External flash func setting Master flash Enable Channel 3 ch Firing group A BC Group A output 4 Wii vib Group B output Group C output
73. y applied to a remote Class 1 flash the remote 622C s AF Assist Beam will flash twice when the Set button is pressed e The confirmation light will be emitted only if the remote 622C has C Fn 8 enabled Sleep Wakeup e Issued on half shutter or Test e Flash must be mounted on a 622C hot shoe not by a PC sync cord e Flash must have a wake up capability 20 08 2014 Part Il 622C Transceivers Page 31 of 62 Channel Indicators The channel can be set by either the camera menu Ch 1 4 typically or on the Transmitter The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 CH LED Radio Channel No Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch5 Ch6 Ch 7 C1 On On On On C2 On On On On C3 On On On On Transceiver Status Indicator Power Up Initialise TX RX Status Channel Group Duration Notes Both Red Green Green 3 5 Also shows the current CH and GP seconds Then goes into Standby Standby Remote Mix TX RX Status Channel Group Duration Notes TX Red On Remote mode TX Red Green On Mix mode RX Red On Remote or Mix does not apply Communicating Activated when half shutter or full shutter is pressed or when the camera Flash Menu is open TX RX Status Channel Group Duration Notes TX Green Green i Winking Group shows Firing Group below RX Red Green Winking Group shows Firing Group below
74. y independent testing where possible Putting them to use is described in Parts II and III The final Useful Stuff section contains additional helpful information 20 08 2014 Page 3 of 62 The Other YN 622C User Guide v 4 08 Original August 2012 Slightly edited to remove out dated material What we know gets in the way of what we could know have used Canon s External Flash menus for 5 years appreciating being able to control remote flashes from the camera Well sort of Canon has been using an optical pulse wireless command system for off camera flashes which works within a limited set of conditions Pixel released their King triggers to remove this limit but their development was truncated However kudos to Pixel for pioneering this category of trigger controller Now we have the Yongnuo YN 622C which seems to fulfil the promise of a full implementation of Canon flash technologies over a radio link It seems that Yongnuo has not only achieved this objective but has added a wide range of triggering and photographer friendly capabilities The YN 622C is a transceiver type radio device designed to go between a camera and one or more off camera flashes to provide e E TTL FEC amp HSS off camera triggering e Radio control of off camera flashes from camera s External Flash menus e General purpose triggering The YN 622C is a tool for both automatic E TTL flash exposure and Manual power levels Each method has its

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