PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D) E INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPENDIX APPLICATIONS BASIC OPERATION FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. · Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. · Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/­) reversed. · Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures. · Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries), short, or disassemble. · Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages. · Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if... · the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed. · the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take your flash to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. CAUTION Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires. 2 3 CONTENTS CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS..............................................................6 NAMES OF PARTS .................................................................................8 BASIC OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES .....................................................................12 Checking Batteries ......................................................................13 ATTACHING AND REMOVAL................................................................14 AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM......................................................15 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS ............................................................16 Flash Range ................................................................................18 EXPOSURE MODES ............................................................................19 A Mode Flash ..............................................................................19 S Mode Flash ..............................................................................19 M Mode Flash .............................................................................20 Flash Sync Speed........................................................................21 APPLICATIONS ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE..................................................................23 TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH ........................................................26 BOUNCE FLASH...................................................................................28 CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE) .....................31 DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR ................................................................32 AF ILLUMINATOR .................................................................................33 MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS ..........................................................34 MANUAL FLASH (M).............................................................................36 HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS) ..................................................................38 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE ...................................................40 Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash ...............................................41 Wireless Flash Range .................................................................42 Notes On Wireless Flash ............................................................44 [1] Using The Built-In Flash ........................................................46 [2] Using Two Flash Units ...........................................................48 [3] Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller ...............................52 CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE ..............................55 SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)......................................................58 MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)...................................................................60 RESET TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................64 CUSTOM FUNCTION............................................................................65 Wireless channel setting Flash range units (m/ft) Time to auto power off Time to auto power off when using wireless Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set APPENDIX USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS ...........................69 ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................72 CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING ............................................................74 PERFORMANCE...................................................................................76 Thank you for purchasing the MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D). The MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) provides the maximum guide number 56, a high-intensity light source, and a wide range of functions in a compact body, and is designed for use with Minolta auto-focus single lens reflex cameras. Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. We hope that you will continue to be satisfied by our products. 4 5 CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS Cameras This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D) as attached to one of the following cameras. Maxxum 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 505siSuper, 500si, 500siSuper, 404si, 303si, 300si When attaching to another Maxxum series camera, a Dynax series camera, a Vectis series camera, or a Dimâge series digital camera, read the main section of this manual while referring to `Use in Combination with Other Products' on page 69. This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. It cannot be attached to other Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Minolta takes no responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with such cameras. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before August 2000. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date. Flash Units For convenience, classify the following as D flash units when using multiple flash units for wireless flash photography, etc. MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D) This mark below the flashtube certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformité Européenne (European conformity). 6 7 NAMES OF PARTS Flash Unit Diagram Built-in wide angle adapter (25) Terminal cap Inside terminal Accessory terminal (55) External-power terminal (72) Control Panel Select button ­ button Flashtube AF illuminator (33) Mode button Wireless/Remote control-signal receiver (42) Mounting-foot-release button (14) Mounting foot + button Data-panel illuminator (32) Test-flash button (26) / Modelingflash button (26) Flash on/off button (15) Bounce lock-release button (28) Test-flash mode selection (26)/Hold switch (26) Bounce indicator (28) Flash-ready lamp (17) Data panel (10) Battery-chamber door (12) Control panel (9) Zoom (flash-coverage) selection button (24) Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page. 8 9 NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Wireless/Remote controller indicator (48) High-speed-sync indicator (38) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (46-54) Flash-ok indicator (17) TTL indicator (36) BASIC OPERATION Flash-range-warning indicators (18) Flash-range (18)/Multiple-flashfrequency display (60) Hz indicator (60) Flash on/off indicators (16) ft/m indicator (66) Low-battery indicator (13) The section explains preparations for use of the flash, and the basic details of taking photos. · Automatic flash generates a flash only as necessary. Fill flash generates a flash with each photo. Manual-flash-control indicator (36) Multiple-flash indicator (60) Custom indicator (65) Ratio-flash indicator (50, 53, 56) Power-level indicator (58) Bounce indicator (28) TIMES indicator (61) mm indicator (23) Zoom/Multiple-flashrepetition display (61) Manual-zoom indicator (24) 10 11 INSTALLING BATTERIES BATTERIES The 5600HS (D) may be powered by : · Four AA-size alkaline batteries · Four AA-size lithium batteries · Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit. Checking Batteries The low. indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are 1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown. Power is low. The batteries will need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow. Insert new batteries. Flash cannot be used. · Check the orientation of the batteries if nothing appears when the flash on/off button is pressed. 2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram in the battery chamber. 3. Close the battery-chamber door. · The indicators appear on the data panel. Press the flash on/off button if it doesn't appear. 12 13 ATTACHING AND REMOVAL Attaching To The Camera Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it stops. · The flash is locked in place automatically. · If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before fitting the flash unit. AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM Auto Power On Power is supplied to this flash automatically (auto power on) in the following situations. · When the camera is used with the flash attached. · When the flash on/off button is pressed. Flash on/off button Removing From The Camera While pressing the mounting-foot release button , remove the flash . Auto Power Off Power is switched off and data panel indicators disappear automatically to save the batteries when the camera or flash is not used for four minutes (auto power off). · When the flash is switched off (right diagram), the data panel indicator will disappear after eight seconds, or after 60 minutes in the case of wireless flash (p. 40). · Custom settings may be used to change the time of auto power off, or to disable auto power off (p. 65). Film Do not use high-speed film (rating in excess of ISO 1000) with TTL direct metering ( displayed on the data panel, p. 36). Use of such film increases the exposure error. · The low-speed film limit is the same as that for the films specified for the camera. See the camera manual for details. 14 15 PREPARATION P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS P MODE FLASH 1. Select the P mode on the camera. 2. Press the flash ON/OFF button to display or . 3. Press the shutter-release button partway down. 4. Press the shutter-release button partway down and check that the subject is within the flash range. · See page 18 for details of the flash range. 5. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button to take the photo. · The flash is charged when indicators on the rear of the unit and in the camera viewfinder are both lit. · and appear with automatic flash. Only appears with fill flash. When the correct exposure has been obtained for the photo just taken: · is displayed in the data panel for approximate ...