User manual SUNPACK RD2000

[. . . ] Always remove batteries before cleaning or otherwise maintaining the unit. Do not operate the unit if there is any possibility that a flammable or explosive gas is present. It is extremely hazardous to swallow a battery by accident. Always keep the batteries out of reach of infants. [. . . ] 13 Important Note on Successive Firing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Specifications and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Handling Precaution When the flash is installed on the camera, do not hold the combination by the flash; otherwise the camera could slip off the shoe. For details on functions interlocked with the camera, consult your nearest SUNPAK service center or SUNPAK website (http://www. sunpak. com). 9 En Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak owners. 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. Note that it cannot be used with other cameras. 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. Bounce lighting is possible at an upward angle of up to 90 degrees. 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. Close the battery cover until it clicks. Press the POWER switch to the "ON" position. 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 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. In this case, press the EV ADJUST button to adjust the EV value in the positive direction, position the AF frame in the viewfinder on 12 To prevent damage or malfunction, do not bend the light-emitting section above 90 degrees. [. . . ]