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Page 1 PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS ( D ) E INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Page 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. 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. •...
Page 3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject 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.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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...
Page 5 56, a high-intensity light source, and a wide range of functions in a compact body, and is designed for use with Konica Minolta auto-focus single lens reflex cameras. Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. We...
Page 6: Cameras And Flash Units
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, 5, 4, 3, 70, 50, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi DYNAX 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 3L, 60, 40, 30, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505siSuper, 505si, 500siSuper, 500si, 404si, 303si, 300si DiMAGE A2, A1, Z2, Z1, 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5...
Page 7 Konica Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Konica Minolta takes no responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with such cameras. This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing.
Page 8: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS Flash Unit Diagram Remove protective plastic from front of AF illuminator before using. Built-in wide angle Terminal cap adapter (25) Inside terminal Accessory terminal (55) External-power terminal (72) Flashtube AF illuminator (33) Mounting-foot-release button (14) Wireless/Remote control-signal receiver (42) Mounting foot Bounce indica-...
Page 9: Control Panel
Control Panel – button Select button Mode button + button Data-panel illuminator (32) Test-flash button (26) / Modeling- flash button (26) Flash on/off button (15) Test-flash mode selection (26)/Hold switch (26) Flash-ready lamp (17) Zoom (flash-coverage) selection button (24)
Page 10 NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Wireless/Remote controller Flash-range-warning indicators (18) indicator (48) Flash-range (18)/Multiple-flash- High-speed-sync frequency display (60) indicator (38) Wireless/Remote flash Hz indicator (60) indicator (46-54) Flash on/off indicators Flash-ok indicator (17) (16) TTL indicator (36) ft/m indicator (66) Low-battery Manual-flash-control indicator (13)
Page 11: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION 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.
Page 12: Installing Batteries
INSTALLING 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. 1.
Page 13: Checking Batteries
Checking Batteries indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are low. Power is low. The batteries will need to be replaced soon. Insert new batteries. Flash cannot be used. • Check the orientation of the batteries if nothing appears when the flash on/off button is pressed.
Page 14: Attaching And Removal
ATTACHING AND REMOVAL Attaching To The Camera Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it stops. • The flash is locked in place automati- cally. • If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before fitting the flash unit.
Page 15: Auto Power On/Off And Film
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 Auto Power Off Power is switched off and data panel indicators disappear automati-...
Page 16: P Mode Flash: The Basics
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS 1. Select the P mode on the cam- era. 2. Press the flash ON/OFF button to display 3. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down. • appear with auto- matic flash. Only appears with fill flash. •...
Page 17 4. Press the shutter-release but- ton 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 but- ton to take the photo. •...
Page 18: Flash Range
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS Flash Range Press the shutter-release button part- way down to display the flash range for the proper exposure on the data panel. Check that the subject is within this range and then take the photo. A distance range of 1.5~28m may be displayed on the data panel (0.7~28m for downward bounce, see p.
Page 19: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES This photography is only possible with cameras having the A, S, and M modes. A Mode Flash 1. Select the A mode on the camera. 2. Press the flash on/off button to display • Fill flash is selected. 3.
Page 20: M Mode Flash
EXPOSURE MODES M Mode Flash 1. Select the M mode on the camera. 2. Press the flash on/off button to display • Fill flash is selected. 3. Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject. • Reduce the aperture (ie increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash range, or open the aperture (ie reduce the f-stop) to increase the flash range.
Page 21: Flash Sync Speed
FLASH SYNC SPEED Flash photography is generally associated with a maximum shutter speed referred to as the flash sync speed. This restric- tion does not apply to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter speed of the camera.
Page 22: Applications
APPLICATIONS The section explains the various methods available to make full use of the flash unit.
Page 23: Zoom Flash Coverage
ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE Auto Zoom 24mm focal length 85mm focal length This flash unit employs auto zoom to cover a range of focal lengths from 24mm to 85mm. There is normally no need to manually adjust zoom coverage. • Press the shutter-release button part- way down to display the automatic zoom coverage on the data panel.
Page 24 ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE Manual Zoom Zoom may be set manually irrespective of the focal length currently in use. Press the ZOOM button to dis- play the desired zoom coverage. • Zoom coverage is changed in the following order. Auto zoom, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 85mm •...
Page 25 Built-In Wide Angle Adapter (17mm zoom angle) Pull-out the built-in wide-angle adapter for the 17mm zoom angle. Pull out the adapter. • The zoom coverage display on the data panel shows [17mm]. The flash range is also displayed. • When flat subjects are photographed from the front with very wide- angle lenses such as the 17-35mm f/3.5G lens at the wide-angle set- ting, the distance between the lens and the center and periphery varies so that the amount of light from the periphery is slightly...
Page 26: Test-Flash/Modeling Flash
TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH One or more test flashes may be tried before photographing. This is particularly convenient for checking shadows when the flash is sep- arated from the camera such as in wireless flash. * Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking pho- tos.
Page 27 2. Press the test-flash button (modeling-flash button) when charging is complete. • Do not release the shutter while the flash is in use. • The strength of shadows will differ from that during actual photogra- phy. • Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or out- doors, or when using bounce flash, and verification will therefore be more difficult.
Page 28: Bounce Flash
BOUNCE FLASH Strong shadows appear when flash is used with a wall directly behind the subject. In such cases the flash is directed at the ceiling etc. so that the subject is illuminated with reflected light, and the intensity of the shadows are reduced to produce a softer light in the photograph.
Page 29 • The bounce indicator appears on the data panel. The flash may be set to the following angles. • Upwards: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° • Downwards: 10° (see ‘Close-up Photography’ p. 31) • Right: 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° • Left: 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° •...
Page 30 BOUNCE FLASH Adjusting Bounce Angle An unsightly photo results when both direct light and bounced light from the flash are used simultaneously. Determine the bounce angle in reference to the distance to the reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, and the focal length of the lens etc.
Page 31: Close-Up Photography (Downward Bounce)
CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE) Tilt the flash slightly downwards when photographing objects between 0.7m and 1.5m from the camera to ensure accurate illumination. Rotate the flash downwards while pressing the bounce lock-release button. • The downward bounce indicator appears on the data panel. •...
Page 32: Data Panel Illuminator
DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels. Press the data panel illuminator. • The data panel is illuminated for approximately eight seconds. This period is extended if the flash is used during this time. • To extinguish the data panel illumina- tor, press the button again while the data panel is illuminated.
Page 33: Af Illuminator
AF ILLUMINATOR In low-light or when subject contrast is low, pressing the shutter-release but- ton partway down for autofocus lights the red lamp on the front of the flash unit. This is the AF illuminator used as an aid in autofocusing. •...
Page 34: Mode And Select Buttons
MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS The mode, select, +, and - buttons are used to select the functions described on the next page. The functions are selected with the following basic procedure. See the relevant pages for details. 1. Select the major item with the mode button. 2.
Page 35 Selected with Selected with + and - buttons Selected with select button (items in Italics are initial settings) mode button HSS (38) ON, OFF WL (40) OFF, ON, CONTROL TTL (36) RATIO OFF, LEVEL (58) 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 HSS (38) ON, OFF M (36)
Page 36: Manual Flash (M)
MANUAL FLASH (M) Normal TTL flash metering automati- cally adjusts the flash intensity to pro- vide the proper exposure for the sub- ject. Manual flash provides a fixed flash intensity irrespective of the TTL flash metering brightness of the subject and the camera setting.
Page 37 3. Press the + or – button to select the power level to be set. • The power level can be selected from the following. 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 • When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the distance where the proper exposure will be obtained will appear in the data panel.
Page 38: High-Speed Sync (Hss)
HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS) High-speed sync Normal flash High-speed sync eliminates the restrictions of flash sync speed, and allows you to use flash over the entire shutter speed range of the camera. The selectable aperture range is increased, allowing portrait shots with flash in which the aperture is opened to leave back- grounds out of focus and thus accentuate the human subject.
Page 39 3. Press the + or – button to select 4. Press the select button repeat- edly until blinking stops. • [HSS] remains on the data panel. • High-speed sync is cleared when is selected with the procedure described above, and a shutter speed faster than the sync speed can no longer be set.
Page 40: Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE Photographs taken with the flash attached to the camera are flat as shown in photo . In such cases, remove the flash from the camera and position it to obtain a more three- dimensional effect as shown in photo Normal flash Photo was taken using the cam-...
Page 41: Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash
Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash The following three types of wireless flash are supported. [1] Using the built-in flash (p. 46) The following two modes are available. • Use only an off-camera flash unit (photo , p. 40). • Use the built-in flash, and an off-cam- era flash unit, to provide a light intensi- ty ratio of 1:2 respectively (photo p.
Page 42: Wireless Flash Range
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [3] Using the Wireless Remote Flash Controller (p. 52). The following two modes are avail- able. • Use off-camera flash units (photo p. 40). • Use two off-camera flash units to pro- vide a light intensity ratio of 1:2 or 2:1. Usable cameras and flash units: •...
Page 43 Distance between camera Distance between and subject (see Table 1) 5600HS (D) and subject (see Table 2) Do not place the flash directly behind the subject Place the camera and flash unit within a 5 m radius of the subject Distance 5600HS (D) - subject (Table 2) Distance camera- subject (Table 1)
Page 44: Notes On Wireless Flash
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE Notes On Wireless Flash • The MS-2 mini-stand is useful when the flash unit is off the camera. The mini-stand has a tripod configuration with a threaded hole to attach the flash unit. Attach Remove • Pre-flash fires when wireless/remote flash mode is selected. A flash meter and color meter cannot be used.
Page 45 • Multiple flash cannot be used. • When another wireless flash is being used nearby, the channel can be changed using custom settings, to prevent interference (p. 65). • Make sure that RATIO is not displayed on the data panel of the off- camera flash except using with the Wireless Remote Flash Controller.
Page 46: Using The Built-In Flash
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [1]-1 Using The Built-In Flash 1. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera and switch the flash and camera power supplies on. 2. Set the camera to wireless flash. • The method used for the setting varies with the camera. See the cam- era manual for details.
Page 47 6. Use test flash to check the 5600HS (D) flash. • The method used for test flash differs with the camera used (eg. press the AE lock button, or spot AE lock button). See the camera manual for details. • If the test flash doesn’t fire, change the position of the camera, flash, and subject, or point the wireless/remote control-signal receiver towards the camera.
Page 48: Using Two Flash Units
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [2]-1 Using Two Flash Units • Use two 5600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, or one 5600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, and one 3600HS (D) or 3500xi. • Use Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, or 600si. When two flash units are used, the unit attached to the camera is used as the controller, and the other as the off- camera flash.
Page 49 5. Press the select button repeatedly until blinking stops. 6. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera. • The 5400HS or 5400xi may be used as the controller. See the flash unit manual if using the 5400HS. Display [W.L - C.1] if using the 5400xi.
Page 50 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE Taking Photos 1. Set up a camera with a controller, and off-camera flash unit. • See page 43 for details. • When using the 5600HS (D) as the controller and a flash other than the D flash (see page 6) as the off-camera flash, ensure that the shutter speed does not exceed the flash sync speed for the camera.
Page 51 Setting Up The Controller (The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the con- troller.) 1. Set up the 5600HS (D) with the wire- less controller as described in 1~4 on page 48. 2. Press the select button to blink [RATIO].
Page 52: Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [3]-1 Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller • The Wireless Remote Flash Controller and at least one 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi is required. • Use Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, or 600si. The Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual may state that it is for use only with the Maxxum/Dynax 9xi.
Page 53 3. Press the select button repeatedly to blink [WL]. 4. Press the + or – button to blink [WL On]. 5. Press the select button repeatedly until blinking stops. Taking Photos Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual. • Set shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or less (low shutter speed). Wireless high-speed sync photography cannot be used.
Page 54 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE 2. Press the select button to blink [RATIO]. 3. Press the + or – button to select for one flash, and another. • The flash set to provides 1/3 of the whole light intensity. flash provides 2/3 of the whole intensity. •...
Page 55: Connecting Camera And Flash By Cable
CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE The use of the optional off-camera cables allows photography with the flash units separated from the camera. Up to four flash units can be connect- ed. The ability to take photographs without the need to consider position- ing of the flash units provides for con- siderable freedom to create a variety of shadow effects on the subject.
Page 56 CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE Equalizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units All the flash units in A and B group can be used. 1. Connect the flash units with off-camera cables. 2. Switch all flash units on. 3.
Page 57 1. Connect the flash units with off-cam- era cables. 2. Switch all flash units on. 3. Press the mode button on the 5600HS (D) to display on the data panel. 4. Press the select button repeatedly to blink [RATIO]. 5. Press the + or – button to select •...
Page 58: Setting Power Level (Level)
SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL) The power level for the flash can be adjusted. 1. Press the select button to dis- play [LEVEL] on the data panel. • The current level is displayed. • This step may be ignored when man- ual flash is selected.
Page 59 • When the power level is changed, the distance displayed on the data panel changes accordingly. • Power level settings can be set independently for TTL photography , manual flash photography , and multiple photography . When switching between these, the flash will remember your setting for each individual mode.
Page 60: Multiple Flash (Multi)
MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI) The flash is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open. Multiple flash allows motion of the subject to be captured in a photo- graph for later analysis. • The camera must be set to the M (manual) mode for multiple flash pho- tography.
Page 61 4. Press the + or – button to select the flash frequency. • The flash frequency may be selected from the following. 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 • Press and hold the + or - buttons to change the value rapidly.
Page 62 MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI) 7. Press the select button to blink [LEVEL] on the data panel. • The current power level is displayed. 8. Press the + or – button to select the power level to be set. • The power level may be selected from the following.
Page 63 • To prevent shaking, the use of a tripod is recommended during multi- ple flash photography. • Test flash will fire at the selected frequency/number/level while the test-flash button is being pressed if the selection switch is at HOLD. • The use of custom settings allows the camera to be set up for manual flash photography without selecting the M mode (p.
Page 64: Reset To The Default Settings
RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS Most of the flash functions return to the default settings, as follows, if both the + button and – button are pressed and held for three seconds. Settings Page Item Flash on/off On (Auto on or on) Flash coverage (zoom) Auto zoom (85mm) Flash mode (TTL/M/MULTI)
Page 65: Custom Function
CUSTOM FUNCTION The various flash settings may be changed as necessary. The fol- lowing five items may be changed. • Wireless channel setting (channels 1~4) • Flash range units (m/ft) • Time to auto power off (4 minutes, 15 minutes, 60 minutes, none) •...
Page 66: Wireless Channel Setting
CUSTOM FUNCTION Select with the + button or – button 1. Wireless channel setting Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 2. Flash range units (m/ft) 3. Time to auto power off 4 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes none 4.
Page 67 3. Press the mode button. • The data panel returns to the original display. • When the setting other than the default setting is selected in custom 3, 4 or 5, remains on the data display. • After changing the wireless flash channel (see 1. Wireless channel setting), fit the flash to the camera, and press the shutter-release but- ton partway down to transmit the flash channel information to the cam- era.
Page 68: Appendix
APPENDIX...
Page 69: Use In Combination With Other Products
USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS Read this manual in combination with the relevant manual when any of the following products are used in combination with the 5600HS (D). Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras (Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, 2xi) •...
Page 70 USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras (Maxxum/Minolta 9000, 7000, 5000) • The optional flash shoe adapter FS-1200 is necessary. See the FS- 1200 manual for details. Using APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras (Vectis S-1, S-100) •...
Page 71 Using Minolta Digital Cameras (Dimâge RD3000, Digital camera RD-175) • Flash is automatic in the P mode. Fill flash is used when a photo is taken while the manual fill-flash button on the camera is pressed. • The shutter speed is set automatically in the S mode. •...
Page 72: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Off-Camera Accessories The following off-camera accessories are available. • Off-camera cable • Off-camera shoe • Extension cable • Cable CD • Triple connector TC-1000 The off-camera cable allows the flash to be used from any position. Use of the extension cable allows of the distance from the camera to be further extended.
Page 73 Bounce Reflector V Set This reflector is attached to the 5600HS (D) flash for simple bounce illumination photography outdoors, and indoors where no reflective sur- faces are available. The unit folds easily for convenient carrying. • The flash range is not displayed on the data panel.
Page 74: Cautions While Handling
CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING During Photography • This flash unit generates strong light, and should therefore not be used in front of the eyes. Batteries • Do not store the flash unit with the alkaline batteries inside it. Leakage from the batteries may damage the battery chamber. •...
Page 75 Temperature • The flash unit may be used over a temperature range of –20°C to 50°C. • Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures (eg. direct sunlight inside motor vehicles), or in conditions of high humidity. • The response of the data panel becomes slower as temperature decreases, and it becomes darker at high temperatures.
Page 76: Performance
PERFORMANCE Guide number Normal flash (ISO 100) Flash Coverage Setting (mm) Power level 6.4 10 1/16 4.5 7.5 1/32 3.2 5.3 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.8 9.7 Wireless flash (ISO 100) Flash Coverage Setting (mm) Power level HSS flat flash (flash with HSS, ISO 100) Flash Coverage Setting (mm) Shutter speed 6.7 12...
Page 77 Flash coverage Flash Coverage Setting (mm) Flash coverage 115 60 Top-bottom (° ) 125 78 Left-right (° ) 40 flashes at 5 flashes per second Continuous (Normal flash, power level 1/32, nickel-metal flash perfor- hydride battery) mance Automatic flash at low contrast and low brightness AF illuminator For wide focus area Approximate operating range...
Page 78 MEMO...
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