Polaroid PL160D User Manual

Studio Series
Power Zoom
DSLR AF DUA Flash
User Guide
PL160D
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid studio series power zoom
DSLR AF DUA flash. This is an innovative electronic flashgun
designed for both digital cameras and film cameras. The features are
leading photography into the digital era. Advanced technology is used
in the flashgun to control the correct amount of light output. Please
kindly take a few minutes to read the instruction manual before using.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not fire flashes from a short distance directly into the eyes of
persons or animals. This can cause damage to the retina and may
even lead to blindness.
• Use only the power sources specified in the operation instructions.
• Never attempt to open or short-circuit batteries.
• Never expose dry or rechargeable batteries to excessive
temperature such as intensive sunlight or fire.
• Always switch off this flash unit before changing the batteries.
• Do not attempt to open this flash unit because the electronic
circuit contains high voltage. There are no components inside
that can be repaired by the user.
• In case this flash unit is so badly damaged that the internal
components are exposed, it should not be used until it has been
repaired. Remove the batteries to prevent inadvertent use.
• Never try to repair this flash unit by yourself. If there are any
problems, please contact customer service.
WARNING
Note: This flash unit may halt and not function when the battery
power is not sufficient or when user operates this unit
inappropriately. Please switch it off by its main switch. Wait for a few
seconds and replace the battery if necessary before switching it on
again. This flash unit should then work again as normal.
Getting to Know Your Flash
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Video Light
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Lock Ring
Mounting Foot
Compatibility
Canon Digital E-TTL, E-TTL II cameras & E-TTL film cameras
C
N Nikon Digital TTL, i-TTL cameras & TTL, i-TTL film cameras
OP Olympus & Panasonic Digital TTL cameras
Pentax Digital P-TTL & film cameras
P
S Sony & Minolta Digital ADI, D Lenses cameras & TTL
film cameras
Characteristics
• TTL metering
• Auto and manual zoom
from 24-28-35-50-70-85mm
• LCD Display
• 5 level of power ratio 1/1,
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16
• Automatic shutter
speed setting
• Flash readiness indication
Specifications*
Flash
Guide No. (ISO 100)
Flash Head
Bounce Angle
Swivel Angle
Power source
Recycling time
Dimensions
Weight w/o battery
LED Light
Power
*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Reflecting Plate
Wide Angle Panel
Flash Head
LCD Panel
Ready Light
ON/OFF Switch
(Main Power /
Flash)
Test Button
Difference in the position of
indicators and switch at the
rear of C, N, OP, P & S flash
Type C, N, OP, S
Type P
• Red-eye reduction (Type N,
OP and P)
• Front and rear curtain
synchronization
• Integrated LED video light
• Power saving function
• Built-in reflecting plate and
wide panel
45(m) at 85mm position
24-28-35-50-70-85mm
0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
Right 0° - 90°; Left 0° -180°
Four 1.5V AA size batteries (R6, LR6)
0.5-8 sec.
Approx. 72 (W) x 102 (D) x 130 (H) mm
Approx. 260g
1W X 3
Bounce
Angle
Indication
Battery
Cabinet
OK Light
ON/OFF
Switch (LED)
Mounting Foot
Type C, N, P Type S
BASIC OPERATION
LOADING BATTERIES
• Make sure the main switch is at "OFF" position
• Slide the battery compartment cover
forward and swing it open
• Insert batteries according to the indicated
"+/-" symbols
• Close the compartment cover and slide it
back to lock in place
• Ensure all batteries are of the same make and have the
same charge level; alkaline batteries are preferable
MOUNTING THE DUA FLASH ON THE CAMERA
• For Type C, N & P flash: Loosen the lock
ring. Slide the flash unit into camera
accessory shoe. Tighten the flash unit with
the lock ring.
• For Type OP flash: Insert the mounting foot
of the flash unit into camera accessory
shoe and press "LOCK" to lock it in place.
• For Type S flash: Make sure the PUSH
button is in "NORMAL " state. Insert the
mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe. The safety catch can
be heard snapping into place onto the hot shoe.
REMOVING THE DUA FLASH FROM THE CAMERA
• For Type C, N & P flash: Loosen
Type S flash Mounting Foot
the lock ring and remove the
flash unit off backwards.
• For Type OP flash: Press both
sides of the Lock/Release
button then pull the flash unit
off backward.
• For Type S flash: Press the "PUSH" button toward the flash unit and
at the same time hold it lightly down to set it to "PRESS-IN" state.
Then slide it backward, away from the camera. After releasing it from
the camera, press the "PUSH" button upward to release it to
"NORMAL " state.
1 LC Display
2 Auto Check Indicator
3 Mode Indicator
4 Power Level Setting
5 Mode Indicator (N only)
6 Flash Range Distance Bar
7 Power Off Indicator
8 Zoom Position
9 Film Speed Indicator
10 F-Stop Indicator
11 Mode Selector
12 Film Speed Selector
13 F/Stop Selector
14 Zoom Position Selector
15 Set Key
Type OP