User manual SUNPACK PZ40X SO　

[. . . ] It contains Do not place the unit in an unstable position, otherwise, the unit may fall or drop accidentally, causing damage to the unit or personal injury. Other Precautions Do not clean the unit with benzene or other solvents. Stains or dirt should be removed with a soft dry cloth. a high-voltage circuit, which may cause a fire, electric shock, or serious injury. Do not use accessories other than those specified by SEA & SEA SUNPAK CO. , LTD. [. . . ] The PZ40X will not operate if the batteries are installed incorrectly. When the unit is switched on, it will start charging with a slight humming sound and the "Ready Light" will come on when charging is completed. To turn the power off slide the switch to the "OFF" position. The "Ready Light" will go off and the unit will not flash. will not be available for several seconds. We suggest that you wait a few seconds after the Ready Light activates to achieve maximum output. * If it takes longer than 30 seconds for the "Ready Light" to come back on, when the flash is fired in Full Power Mode, replace the batteries with a fresh set. Mounting the PZ40X to the camera *When mounting or detaching the PZ40X from the camera, always make sure the ON/OFF Switch is to the "OFF" position, or damage may occur. When the PZ40X is used with Sony alfa series cameras, the shutter speed is set automatically. When used with other cameras, please set the shutter speed to the appropriate flash sync speed (check your camera manual). Automatic shut-down In order to save battery life, the PZ40X automatically switches to the Power Saving Standby Mode after about 5 minutes. To reactivate the flash, simply slide the switch to the "OFF" position and then back to the "ON" position, or lightly depress the camera's shutter release. * When using Sony alfa series cameras, lightly depress the camera's shutter *Before mounting the flash unit onto the camera, please turn the flash unit off. If it is turned on, the flash unit may self-fire, or damage the flash unit may result. We recommend that you use Sunpak rechargeable NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) batteries when possible. They provide shorter recycling times, an increased number of flashes per set, as well as energy-saving benefits. However, full power release, or simply slide the switch to the "OFF" position and then back to the "ON" position. * When using cameras other than Sony alfa series, push the ready button or simply slide the switch to the "OFF" position and then back to the "ON" position. * To get out of "Auto Power Save" mode, slide the power switch to the "OFF" position. Then slide the switch to "ON" while holding the Zoom Button. 14 English Mode Select Button Chart 1 Note; this chart shows how to select the functions and set the PZ40X using the Mode Select Button and the Zoom button. Press the Mode Select Button Press the Zoom button ADI Mode This mode can be used only when using cameras having ADI mode. TTL Mode This mode can be used when using cameras without ADI mode. Manual Mode Repeated pressing of the mode button will cycle the flash display from ADI Mode to TTL and through the manual power ratio settings, returning to the ADI Mode. 15 Power Zoom Head The PZ40X is equipped with a motorized zoom head. It is controlled by the camera and is set automatically to provide optimal flash coverage for the focal length of the lens in use. It can even select intermediate settings within the 24-80mm focal length range. Or, it can be manually set select to 24, 28, 35, 50, and 80mm by using the Manual Zoom Mode. * Auto power Zoom works with lenses of 24mm to 80mm (converted to 35mm film SLR camera) focal length. series with their exclusive lens, the Auto mm mm mm mm mm ADI Mode 24 28 35 50 80 You can use ADI Mode when you use Sony series having ADI Mode function (Please refer to Instruction Manual of camera. ). [. . . ] Aim the flash head at a point on the bounce surface, halfway between the flash and the subject. Normally, when the flash is bounced off a surface, it will usually lose 25 % power or more, even when the surface is white. Therefore, when a bounce flash photo is taken in TTL mode, it is recommended that you select a larger aperture than for a direct flash photograph. *Bounce your flash off a white surface whenever possible to achieve the best overall illumination level. [. . . ]