User Manual

4.4 Automatic unit shut-off / Auto OFF

The flash unit is configured so that approx. 2 minutes after

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switching on,

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triggering the flash,

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lightly depressing the camera shutter release,

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switching off the camera flash metering system...

...it switches to standby mode (Auto OFF) in order to both save energy and avoid any

unintentional draining of the power source.

The test button / multifunctional display LED ⑪ flashes slowly red during standby mode.

The flash unit shuts off completely approx. 1 hour after last use.

4.5 Wake-Up Function

To use the wake up function, simply press any button for approx. 1 second or lightly depress

the camera shutter.

The flash unit should always be turned off using the main switch if it is not going to be used for

an extended period.

5 Test button

The Test button ⑪ offers you the possibility to fire a short test flash. Additionally the various

multifunctional LED signals of it will inform you for the current status mode of the flash unit.

5.1 Multifunctional LED signals

Depending on the current operating status of the flash unit the multifunctional LED ⑪ will

signal the working status of the flash unit:

5.1.1 Flash readiness signal

After switching ON the flash unit the multifunctional LED ⑪ will blink green until the flash

capacitor is fully charged and the flash unit is ready for the next shoot.

The Test button ⑪ illumination will light up constantly green when the flash capacitor is

loaded and shows that the flash is ready to fire.

This means that the flash can be used for the next shot. Flash readiness is relayed to the

camera where a corresponding message appears in the viewfinder (so far the camera offers

such a function; see camera's manual, please).

If the photo is taken before the flash readiness message appears in the camera viewfinder, the

flash unit will not be triggered and your photo maybe be incorrectly lit in the event that the

camera has already activated flash sync control shutter speed.