User manual SUNPACK PZ42X

[. . . ] Do not store the unit in a dusty place; otherwise, subsequent use of the unit may result in a fire or electric shock. Do not place the unit in an unstable position, otherwise, the unit may fall or drop accidentally, causing damage to the unit or personal injury. Other Precautions Do not clean the unit with benzene or other solvents. This can result in discoloration or deformation of the unit. [. . . ] * Power ratio setting The power ratio function can set the light intensity in 7 steps (FULL, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64). * 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. You can check the focal distance of the lens during shooting. * 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. [. . . ] A bar graph shows the range from 1. 5 ft to 105 ft (0. 5m to 32m). " " will be displayed if this distance is exceeded. 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. [. . . ]