Sony HVL-F56AM Manuel utilisateur

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HVL-F56AM

Operating Instructions

Manual de instruções

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning

Flash

English

Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and

retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

Read and understand all instructions before using.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended

while in use.

Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot

parts.

Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the

appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been

examined by a qualified serviceman.

Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop

cord loosely around appliance when storing.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this

appliance in water or other liquids.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this

appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when

service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can

cause electric shock when the appliance is used

subsequently.

The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by

the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons.

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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot

when the flash fires.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European

countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that

this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead

it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative consequences for the environment

and human health, which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more

detailed information about recycling of this product, please

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

NOTE:

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 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 following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into 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.

Table of contents

Features .................................... 6

Name of parts .......................... 7

Control panel ........................... 8

Data panel ................................ 9

Preparations

Inserting batteries ................. 10

Attachment and removal

of the flash ............................. 12

Auto power ON/OFF .......... 13

Basics

Program auto flash

(The basics) ............................ 14

Recording modes .................. 17

Apprications

Zoom flash coverage ............ 19

Test-flash/Modeling flash ... 22

Bounce flash .......................... 24

Close-up photography

(downward bounce) ............. 27

Data panel illuminator ......... 28

AF illuminator ....................... 29

Mode and select buttons ...... 30

Manual flash (M) .................. 32

High-speed sync (HSS) ........ 35

Wireless flash mode (WL).... 37

Connecting camera and flash

by cable ................................... 43

Setting power level (LEVEL)

................................................. 44

Multiple flash (MULTI) ........ 46

Reset to default settings ....... 51

Custom setting ...................... 52

Additional

Information

Accessories............................. 55

Notes on use .......................... 57

Maintenance .......................... 58

Specifications ......................... 59

Before use

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

This flash is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof.

Do not place this flash in the following locations

Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any

of the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

•Placing this flash in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on

dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or

malfunction.

•Locations with excessive vibration

•Locations with strong electromagnetism

•Locations with excessive sand

In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust

clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.

This may lead to a malfunction.

Features

•The HVL-F56AM is a compact, clip-on flash that provides a large flash

output with a guide number 56 (85 mm position, ISO 100 · m).

•The built-in wide panel expands flash coverage to a focal length of 17

mm.

•The HVL-F56AM assures highly reliable ADI (Advanced Distance

Integration) flash metering when used in combination with compatible

lenses.

•The HVL-F56AM supports wireless high-speed sync photography.

•The flash head tilts 90° upward, 180° left and 90° right to bounce flash

(with lock function) and 10° downward for close-up photography.

* This function may not be available on some camera models.

Name of parts

Built-in wide panel

(21)

Flashtube

AF illuminator

(29)

Wireless control-

signal receiver (37)

Bounce indicator

(24)

Data panel (9)

Control panel (8)

Terminal cap

Mounting-foot-

release button (12)

Mounting foot

Bounce lock-

release button (24)

Battery-chamber

door (10)

Remove the protective sheet from the front

of the AF illuminator before use.

Inside terminal

•Accessory terminal (43)

•External-power terminal (56)

Control panel

SELECT button – button

MODE button

Data-panel

illuminator

(28)

Flash ON/OFF button

(13)

Flash-ready lamp (15)

ZOOM (flash-coverage)

selection button (20)

Test-flash mode

selection/Hold switch

(22)

Test-flash

button/

Modeling-flash

button (23)

+ button

Data panel

Wireless controller indicator*

High-speed-sync

indicator (35)

Wireless flash

indicator (40-42)

Flash-OK indicator

(15)

TTL indicator (32)

Manual-flash-

control

indicator (32)

Multiple-flash

indicator (46)

Custom

indicator (52)

Ratio-flash indicator*

*This indicator is

displayed, but this

function is not

available.

Power-level

indicator (44) Manual-ZOOM

indicator (20)

Zoom (19, 20)/Multiple-flash-

repetition display (48)

mm indicator (19)

TIMES indicator

(48)

Bounce

indicator (24)

Low-battery

indicator (11)

ft/m indicator

(53)

Flash ON/OFF indicators

(14)

Flash-range (16)/Multiple-flash-

frequency display (47)

Hz indicator (47)

Flash-range-warning indicators (16)

On this page, all indicators are displayed for explanatory purposes.

Inserting batteries

The HVL-F56AM may be powered by :

*Batteries are not supplied.

•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.

1Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

2Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the

diagram.

3Close the battery-chamber door.

•Follow the reverse steps when opening the battery-chamber door.

•The indicator appears on the data panel. If it does not appear, press

the flash ON/OFF button.

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