Operating instructions

4 Power supply

4.1 Suitable batteries

The mecablitz can be operated with any of the following bat-

teries:

• 2 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR6 (AA). They permit very

fast recycling and are economical in use because they are

rechargeable.

• 2 nickel metal hydride batteries IEC HR6 (AA). They have a

significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and are

less harmful to the environment (no cadmium).

• 2 alkaline manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR6 (AA).

Maintenance-free power source for moderate power re-

quirements.

Do not use lithium batteries! Their higher cell voltage

may damage the electronic system of the flash unit.

Remove the batteries from the mecablitz if the flash unit is not

going to be used for an extended period of time.

4.2 Replacing batteries

The batteries are exhausted if the recycling time (elapsing

from the triggering of a full-power flash to the moment the

flash ready indicator lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.

• Turn off the mecablitz by its main switch.

• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the

arrow.

•

Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indicated

battery symbols and close the battery compartment cover.

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