For Canon

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 Warning
① As the product has high-voltage components, please don’t
disassemble it by yourself. You can contact our after-sales service or
sent it to the repair station if repair is needed.
② Please keep the product dry and away from wet hands. It cannot be
immersed into water or exposed to rain or else it may fail to function.
③ The product is related to battery. As for battery’s usage and
management, please refer to the corresponding operation
specifications.
④ Don't violently strike or shake the product, it may lead to product
failure.
⑤ Please don’t flash it at close range directly to human eyes
(especially infants’ and young children’s), otherwise it may damage the
eyes or cause blindness.
⑥ Please don’t place this product in the car in which it will be under
direct sunlight, as the temperature in these places will be very high,
which is likely to cause damage to components.
⑦ Please don’t use the flash where there are flammable gases,
otherwise it may lead to gas explosion.

SN600SC New Functions

① The set-top ETTL flash: Install it on the Canon camera to achieve
automatic flash photography.
② Optical signal master control functions: Automatic wireless remote
control flash (optical pulse).
③ Autofocus auxiliary functions.
④ Automatic zoom function, flash zoom position can be back and forth
with the change of the focal length of the lens.
⑤ Supporting the access to the Canon menu.

Thank you very much for buying Shanny products.

Please read the instruction manual carefully before you install the
SN600SC on your camera, in order to achieve fully function of the flash
and the camera.
After the installment of SN600SC to SLR camera, you can set the
function by access to the camera menu, or by manual control.
 Quick Guide
①Automatic flash: Set the flash to ETTL mode, can fully automatic
flash photography.
②Master control unit: “[ ]” button sets the SN600SC to MASTER,
and then press [RATIO] function button to set ALL/A: B/A, B, C groups.
③ Light trigger slave unit (optical pulse): Press [ ] button, set the
SN600SC to SLAVE, there are four choices SLAVE Canon/SLAVE
Nikon/SLAVE S1 / SLAVE S2.
④ The set-top flash: Press [MODE], switch to ETTL, M, MULTI M
mode, the installed camera can be triggered flash.
⑤ High-speed synch: Press [SYNC] or through camera menu to set
high speed sync, your camera can use any shutter speed.
⑥ Auto Zoom: Set A Zoom, flash zoom position can be back and forth
with the change of the focal length of the lens. (20 ~ 200 mm)

Special Explanation

Precautions about the continuous flash

①To prevent degradation and damage of the flash head caused by
overheating, please do not continuously flash it for more than 20 times.
After 20 times, cool it at least for 10 minutes.
②If you use it more than 20 times in a row to continue with a short
interval repeated flash, the security function may be activated to limit
the flash. In the restriction period, the recycling time is automatically
extended. If that happens, please cool the flash for at least 15 minutes.

Component
Attention: Upgraded interface can’t be inserted to shutter cable, or it will
damage the flash.

Main Display Interface

Master control unit (Optical pulse): Optical signal transmission, can
trigger SN600SC, SN600S, 600EX-RT, 580EX II, 430EX II etc.

Optical trigger slave unit (optical pulse): Compatible [Canon optical

pulse transmission system], [Nikon CLS system], refer to SN600S user
manual.

Off-camera light trigger (S1/S2): use set-top camera TTL, M trigger

mode, support high-speed sync.

On-camera ETTL: Mount the camera for automatic flash photography

 Preparations
Battery installation
Install four *5 (AA) batteries
According to the following steps to install the battery

According to the instructions of battery, ensure the batteries’ “+” and

“-“contact towards the right direction.

Batteries can be very hot if replacing them after continuously flashing.

When it displays < >, please replace new batteries.
Please use 4 batteries of the same brand. When replace them, please
replace four.
You can also use (AA/LR6) rechargeable hydrogen (Ni - MH) cells.

Install or remove the flash

Please press the lock release button before install or remove the flash.
After the installation, please lock the quick lock key, in case the flash
would fall off.

Function Brief
SSSEEELLL///SSSEEETTT

This option button can be horizontally rotated to adjust the parameters

of flash, the right-hand rotation to increase set parameters, while the
left-hand to reduce.

[ ] can switch flash trigger mode, including set-top ordinary

flash/MASTER/SLAVE Canon/SLAVE Nikon/SLAVE S1/SLAVE S2.
MODE
[MODE] is flash mode button, to set the flash mode, it can be set as
auto-flash ETTL, manual flash, frequency flash MULTI mode.
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[ ] button sets the flash to the MASTER control unit. Press [MODE]
button to choose ETTL/M/MULTI flash mode.

Master Unit (Optical pulse signal)

MENU1

Functional menu buttons, press [MENU1] can switch to MENU2, and

then MENU3.
Zm/C.Fn

Short press this button to set the changes of focal length changes,
automatic Zoom, or manually Zoom 20 ~ 200 mm.
Long press [Zm/C.Fn] is used to set custom functions, you can define
flash function according to the demand. Such as sleep, auxiliary focus
lamp, prompt, backlight, etc, select to set up project, press the
corresponding button to set the 0/1/2 required functionality.
In C.Fn 24, press the CLEAR to restore the default settings.
+/-, FEB button

Press [+/-] button to set the flash exposure compensation（-3EV～+3EV）

or brightness output（1/128～1/1）, FEB to set the bracket exposure.
Function adjustment is according to the current mode, based on the
screen display.

Press this button to determine whether the MASTER control unit

[MASTER] participates in the exposure or not. Recommend not to
participate in exposure, only to transmitter command signal to other
slave flash light, thus the effect is much better.
RATIO

[RATIO] button can be pressed to set the flash light ratio ALL/A: B/A: B
C, to show the number of groups the master unit can control.
sGrr
This button is to select the flash flash ratio, exposure compensation
and brightness output of each group. Master of ETTL, <Gr>can set the
flash light ratio, exposure compensation; M/MULTI for master control
unit, <Gr> can set the brightness of the output
CH. 1

Setting button for communication channel, it can switch to CH. 1 ~ CH.

4. Master control unit and slave unit are set up in the same way for
Channel Settings.
SYNC

Sync shutter settings button, can switch to High Speed Sync, Rear
Sync and Front-curtain Sync. is for High Speed, for Rear
Sync, and Front-curtain Sync is the default invisible. All flash mode of
sync is set up in the same way.
A Zoom

Automatic zoom, flash zoom position can be back and forth with the
change of the focal length of the lens. (20 ~ 200 mm)
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Operate [ ] to set the flash to light trigger SLAVE unit.

SLAVE Canon SLAVE Nikon

SLAVE S1 SLAVE S2

[Zm/C.Fn]、[+/-]、[CH.1] set focal length/custom functions, exposure

compensation and telecommunication channels. For setting methods
please refer to the master control unit introductions
-SLAVE Canona
It can be compatible with Canon Optical signal trigger system, the
master flash adopts 580EXII/600EX-RT/ST-E2 and camera Built-in
flash optical signal to trigger.
-SLAVE Nikona

It can be compatible with Nikon optical signal trigger system（CLS）, the

master flash adopts SB-910/900/800/700/SU-800 or C command of the
camera optical signal to trigger.
-Gr. Aa

Press this button to set the flash group A/B/C.

-SLAVE S1 / SLAVE S2a

S1/S2 optical trigger, the master flash can adopt the set-top camera
TTL, M mode. S1/S2 mode’s brightness can be manually set by the
button of [+/-], brightness range is 1/128～1/1.
S1、S2 optical trigger mode can support High-speed sync. Press
[SYNC] to set high-speed sync < >.
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Normal set-top camera flash, press [MODE] to switch to
ETTL/M/MULTI mode.

rETTLr

LCD panel displaying this icon indicates that the current flash mode is
ETTL. The camera and the flash can manage automatic metering to
ensure the correct exposure, thus to make the subject and the
background get balanced exposure. In ETTL mode, you can set the
flash exposure compensation and Bracket Exposure in range of -3EV～
+3EV, with an increment of 1/3 gear.
ttMtr

LCD panel displaying this icon indicates that the current flash mode is
M, which means setting the flash output manually. Setting range is
1/128 ~ 1/1, with an increment of 1/3 gear. Rotate the dial to the right or
left to add or subtract

ttMULTItr

LCD panel displaying this icon indicates that the current flash mode is
MULTI, stroboscopic mode, which means using slow shutter to
frequency flash light. It can shoot multiple continuous motions in one
photo similar to animation shooting. You can set the flash output, guide
number and flash frequency in stroboscopic flash mode.

A communication icon, indicates that the camera and the flash connect
normally.
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Support the access to the menu of Canon camera

SN600SC flash can control flash mode, wireless flash switch, zoom,
power output exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, shutter
sync and etc by the setting menu of the camera (only support the
cameras which have access to flash menu).
Attention: The exposure compensation set by the flash will cover that
set by the camera.
2.5mm external extension interface

This interface is used to insert the radio module/software upgrade

module. For their operation method, please refer to other relevant
specifications. This interface can’t be used to insert PC wire/cable.
PC port

For flash sync cable connecting with camera or trigger

Baffle board

Bounce Flash, by moving the flash head towards the wall or the ceiling,
the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject,
which can soften shadows behind the subject for a more
natured-looking shot.
When use it, pull out the baffle board and Wide Angle dispersion plate
together, then push back the Wide Angle dispersion plate to use the
baffle board.
Flash head rotation

Flash head can be rotated up and down, left and right. Up/down from -
7 to 90 degrees, left/right from o to 180 degrees.
Overheating warning

If the flash continuously works at short intervals, flash head

temperature will rise and activate the "overheating" warning function. At
this time the LCD panel will display [overheating] and lock the flash.
Please cool the flash for more than 10 minutes.

Specification Parameters
Guide number: GN62（ISO100，200mm）
Wireless Flash: Optical pulse transmission Master/Slave
Flash mode: ETTL, M, MULTI
Zoom range: Auto, 2 ～ 200mm (When using wide angle
dispersion plate is 14 mm)
High speed sync: 1/8000s
Master flash: Master optical pulse signal transmission
Slave flash: Optical pulse SLAVE Canon/Nikon, light trigger
S1/S2
Shutter synchronization: High Speed Sync, Front-curtain Sync
and Rear Sync
Flash exposure compensation: Support (with an increment of
1/3 gear in +/-3 gear)
Bracket exposure: Support
Flash exposure lock: Support
Modeling flash: Support
AF assist-focus: Support
Manual flash: 1/128~1/1Hz (with an increment of 1/3 gear)
Frequency flash: 1～199Hz
Recycle time: Quick flash less than 2s, ordinary flash less than 3s
Optial transmission distance: optical pulse, about 20 m
Optial transmission channels: optical pulse, 4
Flash ratio: 8：1～1：1～1：8
Flash groups: Support for multiple flash grouping
Power supply: 4×AAsize batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH is usable)
External interface: Hot-shoe, PC synchronous interface, external
charging interface, external expansion
interface
Software upgrade: Support
Battery life: Flash 100～700 times
Measurement: 79.7（L）×142.9（W）×125.4（H）mm
Net weight: About 420g (not including batteries)

Wireless Flash System’s Simple Graphic Expression

Optical pulse signal

Optical pulse signal transmission system

SN600SC can be used as master unit or slave unit. SN600SC can

trigger SN600SC, SN600S or Canon 580EX II/430EX II etc at the same
time.

The content of this manual is formulated according to Shanny's

internal test standards. If there are any changes in regard to
product design and specifications, please understand there is no
prior notice.