User manual SUNPACK PZ40X MX　

[. . . ] * Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or where it can be exposed to high humidity. This can result in excessive humidity inside the unit, which can cause damage to or failure of the unit. * Do not store the unit in a dusty place; otherwise, subsequent use of the unit may result in a fire or electric shock. [. . . ] If you hold onto the PZ40X only, your camera may slip off the flash foot and be damaged, or the weight of the camera may damage the flash foot. *Depending on the type of lens used, the distance may not be indicated on the LCD Display. Important: Flash coverage limitations When using a lens with a focal length less than 24mm, the PZ40X will not cover the entire field of view, and the edges and corners of the image will be dark. Please use this unit with lenses of 24mm or greater focal length. 12 English Description of Parts Accessory (optional) Mounting Guide Bounce angle display to the upwards Flashtube Housing Battery Compartment Cover Mode Select Button Power Switch LCD Display Autofocus Infrared Flash Knurled Lock Ring Zoom Button Ready Light/Test (Open Flash) button Dedicated/Hot Shoe Contact LCD Display Power Ratio Flash Functions Zoom Focal Length Åñ When the focal length of a lens is less than 24mm, "F-mm" is displayed. In this case, the circumference becomes dark and the right exposure is not obtained. Please use the focal length of 24mm or more. Flash Range Scale Auto OK 13 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 only with lenses of 24mm or greater focal length. * When using a digital camera linked with Auto Power Zoom of PZ40X, the indication of Auto Power Zoom is set at wider angle than the zoom position of camera. Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras With digital cameras (such as KONICA MINOLTA Dimage series with hot shoe), ADI Mode (having ADI Mode function on a camera), TTL Mode and Manual Mode are available. When taking a picture, the Ready light blinks at first and then lights steadily. While you can take a picture as soon as the ready light blinks, we recommend that you wait for the Ready Light to remain on before shooting to insure that you get the best exposure. * If it takes longer than a few seconds for the Ready Light to illuminate, or the Ready Light doesn't light at all, please replace the batteries or charge rechargeable batteries. * We recommend that you use Ni-MH batteries for faster recycling and more flashes per charge. Manual of camera. ). When using the PZ40X, camera with ADI mode switches to "ADI" when an input button is pushed and "ADI" is displayed as shown in the figure at right. [. . . ] Once the battery switch is turned to "OFF", the setting "Manual Mode" is cancelled. Daylight synchronization (Flash is used outdoors to lighten shadows or when the subject is photographed against a strong backlight) 2. When certain focal-length length lenses will be used, such as fisheye type. [. . . ]