Metz 28 AF-4 C Camcorder User Manual


 
2. Preparing the mecablitz for use
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2.3 Battery test
This facility is used to test alkaline-manganese
dry-cell batteries (not rechargeable batteries!). The
batteries are alright if the battery check light illumi-
nates when the test button is pressed. If the light
does not illuminate then the residual power is low
and a new set of batteries should be loaded.
2.4 Automatic flashgun cut-out circuit
To avoid accidental battery discharge and to
economise on power consumption, the flashgun
automatically switches itself off 10 minutes after it
was switched on or after a flash was fired.The green
operating light and the orange flash-ready light are
then extinguished. Automatic flashgun cut-out can
be prevented by firing a flash or by pressing the
I switch. The flashgun will then continue to remain
operational for another 5-10 minutes. Press the
I button to turn on the mecablitz again.
2.5 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera
Hold the flashgun securely in one hand so that the
controls are facing you. Turn the knurled screw in
the mecablitz adapter foot anti-clockwise to its
leftmost position.
• Slide the mecablitz into the camera’s accessory
shoe.
• Turn the knurled screw clockwise until the stop
point is reached, thereby firmly securing the
mecablitz onto the camera.
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