Olympus FL-20 Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
Please read these instructions carefully before using your flash.
ELECTRONIC
FL-20
FLASH
© 2003 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
Battery Warnings
BATTERIES MAY LEAK, GENERATE HEAT, IGNITE,
OR EXPLODE.
Do not use batteries not specified for this product.
Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not throw batteries into fire, expose them to excessive
heat, or short-circuit them.
Do not mix new and old batteries or different brands of
batteries.
Do not place the batteries with the or terminals facing
the wrong direction.
CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW BATTERIES.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a child swallows a
battery, contact a doctor immediately.
Names of Parts/Attaching the Wide Panel
（Front） Flash tube
（Rear）
The wide panel covers an angle equivalent to a 24 mm
wide-angle lens assuming the use of a 35 mm film.
TTL AUTO Operation
<Flash must be connected to the camera through a hot shoe or 5-pin external flash terminal>
The AUTO CHECK lamp will blink when the flash illumination reaches optimum intensity. If the
AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink, move closer to the subject or reduce the camera's aperture.
The AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink on the following models (as of January, 2003):
C-4000ZOOM, C-4040ZOOM, C-3000ZOOM, C-3040ZOOM, C-2040ZOOM
Camera aperture numbers and applicable shooting ranges
f-stop
ISO speed
m
100
Set the FL-20's Mode dial to TTL AUTO and set the
m
camera's MODE DIAL to or . 200
In the TTL AUTO mode, the flash adjusts the light
m
intensity automatically according to changes in the
400
camera's aperture. (TTL AUTO mode operation
m
requires that the camera's mode is set as shown in
800
the above illustration.)
If the camera is not set correctly, the CHARGE lamp
When the wide panel is used, use the approx. 0.7X distances shownabove as reference.
blinks. The above distances may become shorter with some models.
Printed in Japan
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
Customer support (Japanese language only):
Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo
http://www.olympus.com/
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
Tel. 631-844-5000
Cameras That the Flash
Technical Support (USA)
Can Be Attached to
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Phone customer support : Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
Some functions available
Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday
to Friday) ET
are limited depending on
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models of cameras even
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Olympus.
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Tel. +49 (0)40-23 77 33
European Technical Customer Support:
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or call NUMBER : 00800 - 67 10 83 0 (Toll-free)
+49 (0)1805-67 10 83 or +49 (0)40-23 77 38 99 (Charged)
General Warnings
Do not point the flash at a driver or If an internal component is exposed because the unit was dropped or otherwise damaged:
rider of a vehicle (bicycle, automobile,
① Never touch the exposed component.
train, etc.) and fire the flash. This may
② Immediately remove the batteries, being careful not to expose yourself to electric shock, burn yourself, or
cause a traffic accident. Turn off the
otherwise injure yourself,
flash or make sure the flash does not
③Send the unit to your camera store or Olympus service center. The unit contains a high-voltage circuit that
fire before shooting this kind of
could cause electric shock, burn you, or otherwise injure you.
subject.
Do not try to disassemble, repair, or modify the unit. The unit contains a high-voltage circuit that may cause
Do not fire the flash close to the eyes
electric shock, burn you, or otherwise injure you.
of a human or animal. Eyesight may
Do not activate the flash when your skin or other object is in contact with the flash reflector. Do not touch the
be temporarily impaired.
flash reflector after the flash has fired repeatedly. You may burn yourself.
Do not use the unit near flammable gas or substances (such as gasoline, benzine, or thinner). This can cause
explosion or fire.
If the unit is dropped in water, or if water, metal particulate, a flammable foreign object gets into the unit:
① Remove the batteries immediately.
② Send the unit to your camera store or Olympus service center. Using the unit in this condition may cause fire
or electric shock.
Do not wet the unit or touch the unit with wet hands. This could cause electric shock.
Loading Batteries/Test Flashing
Photoelectric sensor window
Shoe lock dial
TEST button
Battery compartment cover
AUTO CHECK lamp:
Blinks when flashing light intensity is optimum.
Batteries
CHARGE lamp
Insert two "AA"-size alkaline batteries, lithium
Mode dial (Power/Mode switch)
batteries, nickel-manganese batteries, NiMH
Exposure table batteries or NiCd batteries as shown in the
illustration.
Wide panel
Note that "AA"-size manganese (zinc-carbon)
batteries cannot be used.
Set the Mode dial to AUTO.
When the CHARGE lamp lights up, press the TEST
button and confirm flashing.
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16
2.0 – 14 1.4 – 10 1.0 – 7.1 1.0 – 5.0 1.0 – 3.5 1.0 – 2.5 1.0 – 1.8 1.0 – 1.3
ft 6.6 – 45.9 4.6 – 32.8 3.3 – 23.3 3.3 – 16.4 3.3 – 11.5 3.3 – 8.2 3.3 – 5.9 3.3 – 4.3
Set the FL-20's Mode dial to AUTO, set the camera's
2.8 – 20 2.0 – 14 1.4 – 10 1.0 – 7.0 1.0 – 4.9 1.0 – 3.5 1.0 – 2.5 1.0 – 1.8
MODE DIAL to
ft 9.2 – 65.6 6.6 – 45.9 4.6 – 32.8 3.3 – 23.0 3.3 – 16.1 3.3 – 11.5 3.3 – 8.2 3.3 – 5.9
The aperture setting varies depending on the ISO
4.0 – 28 2.8 – 20 2.0 – 14 1.4 – 10 1.0 – 7.1 1.0 – 5.0 1.0 – 3.5 1.0 – 2.5
speed set to the camera (see table).
ft 13.1 – 91.8 9.2 – 65.6 6.6 – 45.9 4.6 – 32.8 3.3 – 23.3 3.3 – 16.4 3.3 – 11.5 3.3 – 8.2 In the AUTO mode, the flash adjusts the light
intensity automatically regardless of the distance to
5.6 – 40 4.0 – 29 2.8 – 20 2.0 – 14 1.4 – 10 1.0 – 7.1 1.0 – 5.0 1.0 – 3.6
the subject.
ft 18.4 –131.1 13.1 – 95.1 9.2 – 65.6 6.6 – 45.9 4.6 – 32.8 3.3 – 23.3 3.3 –16.4 3.3 –11.8
The AUTO CHECK lamp will blink when the flash
illumination reaches optimum intensity. If the AUTO
CHECK lamp does not blink, move closer to the
subject.
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : FL-20
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the
European requirements for safety, health, environment and
customer protection. "CE" mark flashes are intended for
sales in Europe.
Flash Warnings
Mounting the Flash on the Camera
If the camera is equipped with a If the camera is equipped with an
hot shoe, mount the flash directly external flash terminal, mount the
on the hot shoe. flash using the flash bracket and
bracket cable.
CHARGE lamp OFF
OFF Under charge
AUTO CHECK
lamp
Blinking Optimum light intensity
AUTO Operation
Camera's ISO speeds and apertures
ISO speed Aperture
100 2.8
200 4
400 5.6
800 8
Effective flash distance:
and adjust the camera's aperture.
1 to 7.1 m / 3.3 to 23.3 ft
(0.7 to 4.9 meters / 2.3 to 16.4 ft
when the wide panel is used)
The above distances may become shorter
with some models.
Safety Precautions
In order to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from your new flash unit, please read
these instructions carefully. Always keep this leaflet in a readily accessible place for later reference. To
prevent potential hazards that could cause injury or damage to property, always pay close attention to
the important remarks indicated with the symbols and terms below.
Ignoring this warning and using the unit incorrectly could result in death
Warning
or serious injury.
Ignoring this warning and using the unit incorrectly could result in
Caution
serious injury.
Specifications
Guide number
Standard — GN20 (ISO100・m).
GN66 (ISO100・ft).
With wide-angle converter — GN14 (ISO100・m).
GN46 (ISO100・ft).
Illumination angle
Standard — Covers the image angle of a 35 mm lens
(assuming the use of 35 mm film).
With wide-angle converter — Covers the image angle
of a 24 mm lens.
Color temperature
5500°K
Flash duration
Approx. 1/30000 to 1/1200 sec.: AUTO modes.
Approx. 1/1200 sec.: MANUAL mode.
Maximum number of flashes
Approx. 250 times (when using two AA alkaline
batteries (LR6) )
Required charge time
Approx. 0.5 to 5.0 sec. (when using two AA alkaline
batteries (LR6) )
You cannot use the FL-20 flash if
the camera is not equipped with a
hot shoe or external flash terminal.
Indicator Lamps
The following lamps indicate the flash status.
Communication errors
ON Regular blinking
When the FL-20 mode is; TTL AUTO: Error communicating with the camera.
Charge completed Communication error (The camera is OFF, set to the wrong mode, etc.)
The CHARGE lamp blinks when the camera's LCD monitor is turned off on the following models
– Low battery warning
(as of January, 2003): C-4000ZOOM, C-4040ZOOM, C-3000ZOOM, C-3040ZOOM, C-2040ZOOM
MANUAL Operation
The flash emits light at the maximum intensity.
The AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink in this
mode.
Optimum shooting ranges
ISO speed
Set the FL-20's Mode dial to MANUAL, set the
camera's MODE DIAL to and adjust the
camera's ISO speed, aperture and shutter speed.
Aperture calculation formula (ISO 100)
Aperture (F) = Guide Number (GN)/Range (in meters)
When the wide panel is used, use the approx. 0.7X distances
shownabove as reference.
The above distances may become shorter with some models.
Pay attention.
Prohibited.
Do not touch.
Do not disassemble.
Flash modes
①TTL AUTO. ②AUTO. ③MANUAL.
Power supply
AA alkaline batteries (LR6), lithium batteries (FR6),
nickel-manganese batteries (ZR6D), NiMH batteries,
NiCd batteries, x 2
Dimensions & weight
W56 x H96 x D28 mm (2.2" x 1.1" x 3.8" ), approx. 74 grams
(2.6 oz) (excluding batteries)
Accessories
Wide panel, soft case
• The values above are typical at normal temperature (20°C /
68°F). (The maximum number of flashes and required
charge time were measured at our in-house test conditions.)
Actual values may vary depending on the batteries used and
ambient temperatures.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without any notice or obligation on the part of the
manufacturer.
Mounting the Flash on a Hot Shoe
Slide the flash all
the way into the
hot shoe.
Turn the shoe
lock dial to secure
the flash in place.
.
f-stop
GN 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16
m 14 10 7.1 5.0 3.5 2.5 1.8 1.3
100 20
ft 45.9 32.8 23.3 16.4 11.5 8.2 5.9 4.3
m 20 14 10 7.0 4.9 3.5 2.5 1.8
200 28
ft 65.6 46.0 32.8 23.0 16.1 11.5 8.2 5.9
m 28 20 14 10 7.1 5.0 3.5 2.5
400 40
ft 91.8 65.6 45.9 32.8 23.3 16.4 11.5 8.2
m 40 29 20 14 10 7.1 5.0 3.6
800 57
ft 131.1 95.1 65.6 45.9 32.8 23.3 16.4 11.8
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