Setting the Remote flash
Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the Remote flash.
TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only be set by the Master flash.
From the 6 icons screen, select | and set Set. | |
Select | R and set Set . AF assist light starts blinking | |
every 2 seconds showing Di866 stands by in Remote Flash mode .
Select 
the line channel and set 
the channel. 4 channels are available from 1 to 4. 
Select 
the line Group and set 
the group.
3 groups are available from A to C.
Select 
the line Zoom and set 
zooming position.
When setting Di866 to the Remote mode, the zoom setting system is automatically set at 24mm position. The zooming position can be selected manually to any other available position.
Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to release the lock).
Or press set Set , the screen shows the 6 icons screen
and returns back to Remote setting page. The function and the value remain recorded as set.
When placing more flashes, repeat the same operation procedures instructed above.
The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.
The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they are set by the Master flash only.
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Custom settings
A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your Di866.
From 6 icons, select 
Custom setting mode and set Set .
Select the item to be customized and set 
the value to customize.
7 custom settings are prepared.
My TTL TTL Exposure level custom setting
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard balance in accordance with Nissin’s standard. If any adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your own preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±3ev. by every 1/3 steps.
Modeling Illuminating the subject to find its lighting efficiency.
A short pulse of flash light released by the test button illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency on the subject.
Display Display can be set off if it’s not necessary.
To save battery energy, or imply to avoid the display illumination, the display screen can be switched off when not in operation. Set it off, and the display goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation. The display will not be woken up by the camera’s shutter release. The display can only be woken up by the operation button of Di866.
Rotate Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.
The screen won’t rotate.
ft/meter For the user who prefers distance indication by feet.
Select ft instead of meter.
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Auto Off | Auto off timing can be selected from 10min. 15min. 30min. | ||||
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Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes(*) and memorized even the flash unit is switched off.
To reset the customized value or conditions, select 
Reset, choose “Yes” and set Set . All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 is reset to the default value and condition.
Functions by Camera setting
You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.
FE. | F.E Lock | |
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| Focus the main subject and press < > button | |
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OTHER FEATURES
AF assist light emitter
Under the low light condition or in a dark place, AF assist light will automatically emitt the red colored beam and illuminate the subject so that the camera can easily focus the subject in darkness.
For short distance or portrait flash photography, the light should not be too sharp or too strong to the subject. Use
If the subject is close(within 2 meter), turn the flash head 90°upward and pull out the
Take a picture as usual. A blink of
This small blink of flash is also useful when taking a picture of baby without scaring him. Pull out the light diffusing panel and place it over the flash window as shown in the picture.
The diffusing panel softens the flash light and creates a lively color effect upon the subject. 
Since the light diffusing panel expands the lighting area, it covers the range of 18mm of focal length lens.
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