User manual SUNPACK PZ40X NE-I　

[. . . ] Do not touch any exposed internal component of the unit if the unit is dropped or damaged, or if foreign matter enters the unit. Flashing the unit near someone's eyes may cause visual impairment. Make sure to allow a minimum distance of about 3 feet (1 meter) or more from the subject, especially when taking pictures of infants. When replacing batteries, replace all the old batteries with a set of new batteries of same type and from the same manufacturer. [. . . ] Please refer to Page 17. series, you can only use it in *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 Bounce angle display to the upwards Accessory (optional) Mounting Guide Flashtube Housing Battery Compartment Cover LCD Display Mode Select Button Autofocus Infrared Flash Knurled Lock Ring Power Switch Zoom Button Ready Light/Test (Open Flash) button Dedicated/Hot Shoe Contact LCD Display Power Ratio Flash Functions Zoom Focal Length When the focal length of a lens shifts to wider angle 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 Installing the batteries 1. Before installing the batteries, please check that the power switch is in the "OFF" position. To unlock the battery compartment, push lightly on the center of the cover. To open the battery compartment slide the cover back (toward the rear of the unit) as shown. Insert two AA size batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity indications " ". 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. The flash unit determines the optimum amount of light required for a proper exposure with films from ISO6 to 6400. The available range will be displayed when you partly depress the camera's shutter release, or when the Ready Light is on. The flash range is from 1. 5 ft to 105 ft (0. 5 to 32m) and is indicated by means of a bar graph. * ADI mode is the advanced TTL function that enables the flash to balance the light between subject and background to provide the best overall exposure. In case the shutter speed indicator is blinked at ADI Mode, please set the aperture of camera to the "lighting" position. When using a camera without ADI function, it is set automatically at P. TTL Mode or TTL Mode. (In this case, "TTL" Mode appears on the LCD display. ) Power Zoom function can be used. With other lenses, use the manual (M-Zoom) Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras With series digital cameras, 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 change rechargeable batteries. [. . . ] Note that the effectiveness of the bounce flash feature is dependent upon the distance to, and the condition of the reflecting surface used. Autofocus Infrared Assist Light When used in the dark or in low-light conditions, the PZ40X emits an infrared auxiliary light when the camera's shutter release button is lightly pressed. The camera's Autofocus system uses this light to achieve better autofocus performance. Adjustable Bounce Flash Head The SUNPAK PZ40X includes a flash head that allows you to position the light in a number of vertical positions, in all exposure modes. For more pleasing and creative lighting effects, such as softening shadows on a subject, the Bounce Flash Head of the PZ40X is adjustable vertically up to 90 degrees. Please set the PZ40X to TTL mode when using bounce photography as shown the right table. The angle of the flash must also be set properly to achieve the best possible lighting effects. [. . . ]