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  • Page 1 AP-UNV1 FLASH USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 For video tutorials about your product(s), customer support, updated user manuals, and all other Altura Photo news please visit: www.AlturaPhoto.com...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Before using your product, please read the following safety notice to ensure safe and correct operation. This will prevent damage to your product or injury to yourself and others. • Do not use the flash in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. If used in this environment it could cause a fire or an explosion.
  • Page 4 temporarily impair the driver’s vision and cause an accident. • Do not fire the flash unit directly into the eyes of someone that is at close range as it could damage their retina. Blindness in children can occur if the flash is fired within 1 meter.
  • Page 5 FEATURES • Universal flash with wireless slave capabilities • 8 levels of flash output power • Guide No. 38m ISO 100 • 90 degree bounce • 270 degree swivel • Metal mounting foot • Automatic standby mode to save batteries •...
  • Page 6 COMPATIBLE WITH • Canon EOS and PowerShot series digital camera • Nikon DSLR • Ricoh DSLR • Olympus Four Thirds digital camera • Olympus Micro Four Thirds digital camera • Nikon Coolpix series digital camera with hot shoe • Fujifilm DSLR •...
  • Page 7 FLASH PARTS 1. Built in bounce card and wide panel 2. Flash head 3. Wireless Sensor 4. Socket cover 5. PC socket 6. Lock ring 7. Mounting foot...
  • Page 8 8. Mode Select Indicator (S1, S2) 9. Battery COver 10. Power Switch 11. Test Button 12. Mode select button 13. Output level 14. Flash power level button <_> 15. Flash power level button <+> 16. Charging indicator 17. Flash Stand...

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Installing the batteries Open the battery cover Install the batteries Close the battery cover Make sure the + & - battery Slide the cover to the Close the battery contacts are inserted bottom of the flash and compartment and slide the correctly as shown in the then pull up.
  • Page 10 NOTE • Only use AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries or if you prefer rechargeable batteries you can use AA Rechargeable Ni-MH. • When replacing batteries use a brand new set from the same manufacturer.
  • Page 11 2. Attaching the flash Attach the flash Secure the flash Remove the flash Slip the mounting foot all Turn the locking ring to Turn the locking ring in the the way into the hot shoe secure the flash on the opposite direction and pull of the camera.

  • Page 12: Flash Operation

    FLASH OPERATION 1. Turning on the power • Set the power switch to the ON position. All lights will come on. • To test the flash press the TEST button. • Start taking pictures when the power light is red. •...
  • Page 13 2. Flash Intensity Control • There are 8 settings to control the output of the flash. • They range from 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 and 1/1 (full power output). • Select the desired level of output by pressing the + or – button. 3.
  • Page 14 5. S2 Mode • This is the second mode to use when you want to take pictures using this flash as a slave. • Use this mode when your built in camera flash or master flash is set to TTL mode.
  • Page 15 8. External Power Supply Box • Flash has a standard Canon external power socket. By using an external power supply you will extend the capacity of your flash. 9. Power Saving Function • Flash has an auto sleep function to help conserve battery life when flash is not in use for 5 minutes and only when the flash is in the M mode.
  • Page 16 CONTINUOUS FLASHING MAXIMUN TIMES POWER LEVEL NUMBER 1/1 , 1/2 1/4 , 1/8 1/16 , 1/32 1/64 , 1/128 NOTE • With continuous flash shooting, the batteries may get hot. If you need to change the batteries be careful to not get burned. •...

  • Page 17: Advanced Application

    ADVANCED APPLICATION 1. Bounce Flash • To soften shadows behind your subject aim the flash head toward a ceiling or wall. By bouncing the flash off the surface you will capture a more natural looking photograph. • If the photograph is not bright enough, then the ceiling or wall might be too far away.
  • Page 18 • Mount the flash and adjust the bounce of the flash to 90 degrees. Do not rotate the flash and keep your subject within 4 feet. 3. Wide Panel • The wide panel works well when photographing a subject at a very close range.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Flash will not turn on: Make sure that the batteries are installed in the right position and the flash is turned to the on position. 2. After taking a picture the flash takes a long time to be ready again: It is time to replace the batteries in the flash.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Guide No. 38 ISO 100 Power 4 x AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH are usable) 100 - 1500 time (AA Alkaline battery used) Lighting Time Approx 0.1 - 5s (AA Alkaline battery used) Recycle Time Manual, S1, S2 Flash Mode 0 - 90 Degrees Vertical Rotation Angle...
  • Page 21 Color Temperature 5600 200k Flash Duration 1/200 - 1/20000s Dimensions 190*75*55mm Net Weight 315g Accesories Flash Light (1) Protection Bag (1) Mini Stand (1) Instruction Manual (1) Warranty Card (1)

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