Test-Flash - Sony HVL-F42AM Operating Instructions Manual

Test-flash

You can try test flash before shooting. Check the light level using the test flash
when you use a flash meter, etc. in the manual flash (M) mode.
Press the TEST button when the TEST button lights up in
amber.
• The light level of the test-flash depends on the light level which set in the
LEVEL setup.
TEST button
The TEST button is turned on as follows according to the current state of the flash
unit.
• Amber: Flash ready
• Green: Proper exposure
• Red: Overheating*
* Overheating is a function which flash suspends operation automatically, when the
temperature of this unit rises at the time of continuous flash use or use in a high
temperature environment.
• The TEST button blinks in red at intervals of 1 second when overheating is
detected.
• The flash operation is suspended until the temperature of the unit falls.
• Stop use of the flash unit for 10 minutes to allow the temperature of the unit to
cool down.
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