User manual SUNPACK AUTO DX-12R　

[. . . ] · Do not use accessories other than those specified by SEA & SEA SUNPAK CO. , LTD. · If the unit is dropped or damaged, or if foreign matter enters the unit, bring it to your dealer or nearest SUNPAK service center. · Do not damage, destroy, modify, bend by force, stretch, twist, bundle, place a heavy object on or heat the cables. · Do not operate the unit near the eyes (especially those of infants). [. . . ] 17 Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Focusing Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Flow of Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Shooting in A (Auto EV Control) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shooting in M (Manual) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shooting in MULT (Multi-firing) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Notes for Successive Firing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Specifications and Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 IMPORTANT Handling precaution -------------------------- · After installing this unit on the camera, be sure to hold the combination by the camera. If you hold it by the power supply section or light emitting section of the flash, the camera could slip off the shoe or the light emitting section could drop. 14 English Description of Parts Light Emittig Section 7 1 1. Adapter rings (58mm, 62mm, 72mm) * 77mm adapter ring is optional. 2 6 3 9 8 2 4 4 5 15 Power Supply Section 1. In the latter case, do not press the LAMP button but set the power switch to the "OP" position. The lamps will remain on as long as the power switch is in this position. Lighting of Ready Lamp The flash is ready to fire as soon as the Ready lamp lights. However, if full-power firing is attempted immediately after the Ready lamp lights, the f-value will be one step darker than the specified guide number. To obtain full power, wait about 5 to 10 seconds after the Ready lamp lights. When using the unit in the Multi-firing mode, be sure to use brand-new batteries so that they can be recharged fully. If it takes more than 30 seconds for the Ready lamp to come back on after the flash is fired at full power, it is likely that the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with new ones. LAMP switch on the power supply section LAMP switch on the light emitting section IMPORTANT CAUTION When turning out focus lamps, push "LAMP" button on the Power Supplier. Even pushing "LAMP" button on the Ring Flash Head, focus lamps don't put out. 18 English Flow of Setups (After setting the power switch ON, press the MODE button and follow the following steps to set up the desired functions. ) Press MODE button. (After a certain period of time, blinking stops and the option is set automatically. ) A (Auto EV control) mode M (Manual) mode f-value blinks. value PR value blinks. Setup complete Increases light intensity in 1/3 steps. MULT (Multifiring) mode PR value blinks Increases light intensity in 1/3 steps. [. . . ] If this indicator is not displayed, approach the subject or use an f-value with a longer working range. Even when the subject is within the working range, "AUTO OK" may not be displayed depending on the density (reflectivity) of the subject. if the flash is fired immediately after the Ready lamp lights, the working range may be reduced. IMPORTANT Test firing ------------------------------------------------ Press the TEST button after the Ready lamp is lit to perform test firing. 21 Shooting in MULT (Multi-firing) Mode When the MODE button is set to "MULT, " the flash enters the Multi-firing mode, in which a continuous motion can be captured in a single picture just like a stop-motion picture. The firing frequency (number of flashes per second, expressed in Hz) can be selected between 1 and 90 Hz. [. . . ]