User manual SUNPACK RD2000

[. . . ] Do not place the unit in a dusty place under direct sunlight or where it can be exposed to high humidity. This can result in overheating inside the unit, which can cause a fire hazard. Do not store the unit in a dusty place; otherwise, subsequent use of the unit may result in a fire or electric CAUTION When this unit needs maintenance, inspection or servicing, take it to your dealer or nearest SUNPAK service center. [. . . ] Your Sunpak RD2000 is a flash unit designed exclusively for use with a Canon (CA/E-TTLII), Nikon (NE/I-TTL) or Sony (SO/ADI) digital SLR camera. Please read this owner's manual carefully so that you can use this unit correctly. Features and Functions of the Sunpak RD2000 When this unit is installed on a camera and switched on, the unit automatically adjusts brightness on the E-TTL II (Canon), I-TTL (Nikon) or ADI (Sony) operation to enable accurate, optimum firing. The position of the subject or the use of bounce lighting may make the brightness level insufficient or excessive. This unit has an EV ADJUST button that allows you to easily increase or decrease the brightness as required. Less than half the size of our previous model and weighing about 85 grams less, the RD2000 boasts a compact, lightweight design that provides a high degree of freedom in camera work. In addition, when the unit is not installed on the camera, the shoe section can be ratated inside the flash body so that the unit can be carried even in a shirt pocket. Description of Parts Wide panel Light-emitting section EV adjustment indicators Lock ring Shoe contact pin POWER switch READY lamp/ TEST button EV ADJUST button Battery cover Battery cover release button 10 Installing the Batteries Slide the battery cover release button downward to open the battery compartment. Insert two new "AA"-size alkaline or NiMH batteries into the battery compartment, ensuring that the polarity indications "+" and "-" are aligned correctly. The unit will not operate properly if the batteries are installed incorrectly. When the unit is switched on, it will start charging with a slight humming sound and the READY lamp starts to blink. (The READY lamp stops blinking and remains illuminated when the unit is fully charged. ) To switch the power off, press the POWER switch again. The READY lamp will go off and the unit will not flash. About the READY Lamp The firing power may be insufficient immediately after lighting of the READY lamp. To obtain optimum brightness for shooting, wait a few seconds before releasing the shutter after the READY lamp comes on. If the READY lamp blinks for more than 30 seconds, it is likely that the batteries are exhausted and need replacement (provided that the unit is not mounted on the camera and the READY lamp blinks for more than 30 seconds after previous firing). Mounting the Unit on the Camera Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before mounting or dismounting the unit. If the POWER switch is left ON, unexpected flashing or a malfunction of the camera may result. Firmly slide the flash onto the camera's shoe and turn the lock ring to the left to fix the flash. Once the flash has been mounted on the shoe, the shutter speed will be automatically set when both the flash and camera are turned on. [. . . ] If the flash is fired by pointing the light-emitting section directly at the subject, the picture may look unnatural due to a strong shadow produced behind the subject under certain conditions. In such a case, pointing the light-emitting section to the ceiling may make it possible to take beautiful pictures with softer, more natural shadows. The brightness of bounce lighting may sometimes be insufficient depending on the distance of the ceiling (wall) surface where the light is reflected. [. . . ]