User manual SUNPACK PZ42X

[. . . ] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol while handling the product may result in loss of life or serious bodily injury. Make sure to observe the instructions. CAUTION Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol while handling the product may result in serious bodily injury or damage to property. Make sure to observe the instructions. WARNING Do not attempt to open, repair, or modify this unit. It contains a high-voltage circuit, which may cause a fire, electric shock, or serious injury. [. . . ] * AF (autofocus) auxiliary light supports focusing under low or no light. * Focal distance indication switching The focal distance can be indicated either in digits (APS-C size) or in a value equivalent to the 35 mm film camera. * Built-in wide panel The PX42X is also compatible with superwide-angle lenses, covering focal distances of more than 20 mm (value converted to the equivalent values with a 35 mm film camera). * Wide range of power supply from any of alkaline, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Oxyride batteries. Before Use After this unit has been installed on the camera, be sure to hold the camera by its body. If you carry the camera by holding the flash, the camera may slip out of the shoe. For information on function interlocking with the camera, please contact our service center or visit the Sunpak website (sunpak. jp). The distance range indication may not be shown with certain cameras or lenses. Table of Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Table of Contents/Features and Functions of Sunpak PZ42X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Description of Parts/Using the AF Auxiliary Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing the batteries/Mounting the PZ42X on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Automatic Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 LCD Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shooting in TTL Mode/Shooting in Manual Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the Wide Panel/Bounce Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Notes for Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Technical Specifications of PZ42X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 Description of Parts Built-in wide panel Light emitting section LCD display panel Battery cover AF auxiliary light emitter Lock ring Shoe contact pin Using the AF Auxiliary Light To assist you to make settings such as autofocus when shooting a picture in the dark or under low light, the IR auxiliary light is emitted when the shutter button of the camera is depressed halfway. After the AF auxiliary light is emitted, autofocus is activated and the focusing signal lights up, press the shutter button all the way down to release the shutter. When using a multi-point focusing camera, set the focusing points at the center of the picture. SEL (select) button Ready lamp/Test button MODE button Power switch 12 English Installing the batteries A 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. B To open the battery compartment push and slide the cover downward as shown. [. . . ] The effective TTL range is also calculated and optimum light emission is set according to the TTL information. The TTL effective range is displayed only when the shutter button of the camera is halfway depressed or the Ready light comes on. The TTL mode of this unit adjusts automatically according to the mode of the camera . Therefore, it is recommended to open the aperture as large as possible when shooting in TTL mode and to select a bouncing surface with high reflectance, or that is as white as possible. [. . . ]