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Sony HVL-F46RMA Help Manual

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Flash
HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA
Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your flash unit.
HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: Regarding the compatibility with cameras equipped with global
shutter image sensor
To use the global shutter sync photography, you need to update the software in the HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA to version 2.00
or later. Update to the latest version to use it.
For details about the global shutter sync photography, view here.
Compatible cameras
HVL-F60RM
For camera models compatible with the HVL-F60RM flash unit, view here. (Another window will open.)
HVL-F60RM2
For camera models compatible with the HVL-F60RM2 flash unit, view here. (Another window will open.)
HVL-F46RM
For camera models compatible with the HVL-F46RM flash unit, view here. (Another window will open.)
HVL-F46RMA
For camera models compatible with the HVL-F46RMA flash unit, view here. (Another window will open.)
Support information
Radio wireless flash photography
For an overview with preparation and usage examples for radio wireless flash photography, view here. (Another window
will open.)
About this Help Guide
Locating parts and controls/on-screen indicators
Locating parts and controls (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2)
Locating parts and controls (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA)
Basic operations
Using the control wheel
Using the Quick Navi screen
Using the MENU screen
Direct setting (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2)
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  • Page 1 HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: Regarding the compatibility with cameras equipped with global shutter image sensor To use the global shutter sync photography, you need to update the software in the HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA to version 2.00 or later. Update to the latest version to use it.
  • Page 2 Attaching and removing the mini-stand Removing/attaching the dust and moisture resistant cover (HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Turning on the power to the flash unit (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Turning on the power to the flash unit (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver <for radio wireless flash photography> Photographing TTL flash photography <TTL>...
  • Page 3 Resetting the settings for the Quick Navi screen <RESET> Restoring the factory default settings <INITIALIZE> Notes on using/cleaning the flash unit Notes on use Specifications Specifications Guide number (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Guide number (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Radio wireless features Trademarks License Troubleshooting Warning indications 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 4 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA About this Help Guide This Help Guide is provided for 4 flash unit models: HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA. The illustrations used for common descriptions are of the HVL-F60RM flash unit. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 5 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Locating parts and controls (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Flash unit (front side) Built-in wide panel Flashlamp LED light unit/AF illuminator (HVL-F60RM) Wireless control signal receiver (for optical wireless communications) (HVL-F60RM) Multi Interface foot DC IN terminal Connect the External Battery Adaptor (not supplied) to this terminal.
  • Page 6 LINK lamp LCD panel Operation console Dust and moisture resistant cover (HVL-F60RM2) Lock lever Release button Battery chamber door Mini-stand Shoes for the Multi Interface foot Tripod attachment hole Controls on the operation console LEVEL -/+ button By using either button, you can quickly adjust the flash compensation and the flash power level. TEST button Control wheel Center button...
  • Page 7 When you press one of the buttons or use the control wheel, the backlight for the LCD panel lights for 8 seconds. HVL-F60RM: The backlights for the LCD panel and the LEVEL -/+, Fn, and MENU buttons stay lit. HVL-F60RM2: The backlight for the LCD panel stays lit. OFF: All the backlights stay unlit. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 8 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Locating parts and controls (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Flash unit (front side) Built-in wide panel Flashlamp Multi Interface foot Multi/Micro USB terminal Bounce sheet Flash unit (back side) Bounce indicator (upper/lower angle) LINK lamp LCD panel Operation console Dust and moisture resistant cover...
  • Page 9 When you press one of the buttons or use the control wheel, the backlight for the LCD panel lights for 8 seconds. (factory default setting) The backlight for the LCD panel stays lit. OFF: The backlight stays unlit. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 10: Using The Control Wheel

    No function is assigned to this button at shipment. You can assign a function of your choice Control wheel to the button. Hint To the control wheel, the individual direction button, and the center button, you can assign the function of your choice. Related Topic Customizing the button assignment <CUSTOM KEY> 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Using The Quick Navi Screen

    Flash compensation setting -3.0 - +3.0 HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: 1/1 - 1/256, OFF, CMD LINK Flash power level setting HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: 1/1 - 1/128, CMD LINK Flash frequency setting for MULTI flash mode 1 - 100 Flash count setting for MULTI flash mode...
  • Page 12 OFF/1(*) - 16 Receiver remote setting ON/OFF(*) HVL-F60RM: OFF/A(*)/B/C/D/E(radio control) RMT(*)/RMT2(optical control) Wireless group setting HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: OFF/A(*)/B/C/D/E(radio control) Factory default setting Note The items and options available for setting vary depending on the flash mode. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 13 Groups Setting items Descriptions Setting options FLASH DISTRIBUT. Flash distribution setting STD(*)/CENTER/EVEN CHG PRIORITY (HVL-F60RM2/HVL- F46RM/HVL-F46RMA (flash unit software Flash charge Priority NORMAL(*)/STABLE version 2.00 or later)) LIGHT MODE (HVL-F60RM) LED light ON/OFF setting Registration of the desired modes MEMORY...
  • Page 14 Wireless flash power-saving timer WL POWER SAVE 60MIN(*)/240MIN/OFF setting Displays the version for this VERSION product's / RCV software Resets settings for the Quick Navi RESET screen INITIALIZE Restores settings to their defaults Factory default setting 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 15 POS SELECT” to a button of your choice, you can select a wireless group simply with the button when you use the LEVEL -/+ button to modify the flash compensation or the flash power level for the group that you use, for example, for multiple wireless flash photography. Related Topic Customizing the button assignment <CUSTOM KEY> 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 16: Ttl Flash Mode

    Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA On-screen indicators (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) The following screen images are given as examples and may look different from what you actually see on the LCD panel. TTL flash mode Flash mode Wireless mode (HVL-F60RM2) High-speed sync setting Flash range...
  • Page 17 Flash power level MULTI flash mode Wireless mode (HVL-F60RM2) Flash frequency in MULTI flash mode Flash count in MULTI flash mode Overheat indicator Color filter Wireless commander mode (radio control) Wireless mode Lighting ratio control setting Wireless channel Flash distribution setting Commander/Control unit flash setting (HVL-F60RM) Commander unit flash setting (HVL-F60RM2) Lighting ratio...
  • Page 18 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA On-screen indicators (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) The following screen images are given as examples and may look different from what you actually see on the LCD panel. TTL flash mode Flash mode Wireless mode High-speed sync setting Flash range...
  • Page 20 Flash count in MULTI flash mode Wireless commander mode (radio control) Wireless mode Lighting ratio control setting Wireless channel Flash distribution setting/Commander unit flash setting Lighting ratio Wireless receiver mode (radio control) Wireless mode Receiver remote setting Wireless group setting 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 21 If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity. Flash unit (1) Connector protect cap (attached) (1) Dust and moisture resistant cover (attached) (1) (HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Mini-stand (1) Case (1) Bounce adaptor (1) (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2)

  • Page 22: Inserting Batteries

    HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: Press and hold the release button ( ), and then slide the battery chamber door to open in the direction of the arrows ( HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: Slide open the battery chamber door ( HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2 HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Insert the batteries into the battery chamber as illustrated ( ).
  • Page 23 Close the battery chamber door. Perform the step 1 operations in reverse order. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 24: Attaching/Removing The Flash Unit To/From The Camera

    Turn off the power of the flash unit first. Press and hold the release button, rotate the lock lever away from “LOCK,” and then slide the unit out of the Multi Interface shoe. Note When you do not intend to use the flash unit, be sure to attach the terminal protection cap back to the Multi Interface foot. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 25 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Attaching and removing the mini-stand When you have removed the flash unit from the camera to place and use it alone for wireless flash photography, attach the supplied mini- stand to the unit. Note The illustrations used in this topic are of the HVL-F60RM flash unit.
  • Page 26 When you do not intend to use the flash unit, be sure to attach the terminal protection cap back to the Multi Interface foot. HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: While rotating the lock lever toward “LOCK,” you may feel resistance at some point. Keep rotating the lever in such a case as well until the flash unit is secured on the mini-stand.
  • Page 27 Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Removing/attaching the dust and moisture resistant cover (HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Depending on the external design of a camera, the dust and moisture resistant cover attached to this flash unit may come in contact with the camera body, but you can still attach the flash unit to the camera and use it for photography.
  • Page 28 Make sure that the dust and moisture resistant cover is not distorted and there is no gap between the cover and the flash unit. Tug each of the four corners of the cover to make sure it is firmly in place. If the attached cover is distorted, remove and attach it back on. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 29: Power Saving Mode

    Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Turning on the power to the flash unit (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Turn the power switch to ON. When the flash unit is powered, on-screen indicators are displayed on the LCD panel. To turn off the power to the flash unit Turn the power switch to OFF.
  • Page 30 In such a case, turn off the power switch on the flash unit and leave the flash unit unused for about 20 minutes to let it cool down. Continuous flashes heat up the batteries inside the flash unit. Take extra care when you remove the batteries. Related Topic Warning indications 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 31 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Turning on the power to the flash unit (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Turn the power switch to ON. When the flash unit is powered, on-screen indicators are displayed on the LCD panel. To turn off the power to the flash unit Turn the power switch to OFF.
  • Page 32 In such a case, turn off the power switch on the flash unit and leave the flash unit unused for about 10 minutes to let it cool down. Continuous flashes heat up the batteries inside the flash unit. Take extra care when you remove the batteries. Related Topic Warning indications 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 33 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver <for radio wireless flash photography> To perform radio wireless flash photography with this flash unit, you need another flash unit that supports radio wireless communications in addition to this flash unit and must pair them both together.
  • Page 34 Select [OK] to establish pairing. On the commander unit, the following screen is displayed. Pairing is established. On the commander unit, you can continue pairing with other receiver units. Every time pairing is established with a receiver unit, the number of paired devices ( ) increases.
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  • Page 36: Ttl Flash Photography

    HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: You can press the LEVEL -/+ button to change the flash compensation value (adjust the flash power level). HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: You can press the +/- button to change the flash compensation (adjust the flash power level) on the screen for setting the flash compensation.
  • Page 37 If flash compensation is made both on the flash unit and the camera, both compensation values are added up for flash firing. On the LCD panel of the flash unit, however, only the compensation value specified on the unit is displayed. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: Manual Flash Photography

    Press the MODE button and rotate the control wheel to select [MANUAL]. HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: Press the LEVEL -/+ button to select the flash power level of your choice. HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: Press the +/- button and specify the flash power level of your choice on the screen for setting the power level.
  • Page 39 Flash power level setting Shutter speed 1/256 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 1/16000 1/32000 1/64000 1/80000 HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Flash power level setting Shutter speed 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 1/16000 1/32000 1/64000 1/80000 Hint You can press the shutter button halfway down to display the distance for the proper exposure on the LCD panel.
  • Page 40 MANUAL flash mode simply with the button. HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA (flash unit software version 2.00 or later): When [CHG PRIORITY] is set to [STABLE] on the MENU screen, charging time is longer than when set to [NORMAL], but a more stable firing is possible.

  • Page 41: Flash Sync Speed

    The minimum value available for specifying the flash power level varies in accordance with the high-speed sync setting. When [ON] is selected: 1/128 When [OFF] is selected: 1/256* For HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA, the minimum value is limited to 1/128 when [WL OFF] is selected for wireless mode. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42 Global shutter sync photography (HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) By using a combination of an HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA (flash unit software version 2.00 or later) and a camera equipped with global shutter image sensor, flash photography can be synchronized with the entire range of shutter speeds available on the camera, enabling more effective flash exposures than conventional high-speed sync photography (HSS).

  • Page 43: Multiple Flash Photography

    Setting options: HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: 1/8 - 1/256 HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA: 1/8 - 1/128 While [--] is selected for [TIMES], the flash unit continues to fire as many times as possible with the specified frequency in multiple flash so long as the camera shutter is open.
  • Page 44 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* “100*” indicates 100 or greater. When using the alkaline batteries (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Flash frequencies (Hz) Flash power levels 100* 100* 1/16 100* 100* 100* 1/32 100* 100* 100*...
  • Page 45 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* “100*” indicates 100 or greater. When using the nickel-hydride batteries (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Flash Flash frequencies (Hz) power levels 100* 100* 100* 1/16 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 1/32...
  • Page 46 If this flash unit is specified as the commander unit for radio wireless photography, the TEST button will light in orange when all the flash units, including the receiver units, are ready to fire. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 47 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL- F60RM) This flash unit is capable of using 2 types of wireless communications for wireless flash photography: radio and optical wireless communications. Hint In this Help Guide, the “commander unit”...
  • Page 48 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 49 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Configuring the flash unit for radio wireless flash photography This flash unit supports radio wireless communications for flash photography. Specify [CMD] for the commander unit attached to the camera; and [RCV] for the receiver unit (off-camera flash unit) of which flash operation is wirelessly triggered.
  • Page 50 Related Topic Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver <for radio wireless flash photography> Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL-F60RM) 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 51: Wireless Flash Photography

    : Commander unit (CMD) : HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA (RCV) As the commander unit, you can use this flash unit or a radio wireless commander. Select the wireless (WL) flash mode on the camera.
  • Page 52 During manual flash photography, you can enable adjustment on the commander unit by selecting [CMD LINK] for the flash power level setting on the Quick Navi screen. Related Topic Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver <for radio wireless flash photography> Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL-F60RM) Attaching and removing the mini-stand 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53 Before you perform multiple wireless flash photography, be sure to specify the flash unit as the commander unit or the receiver unit. Commander unit: HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA or a radio wireless commander Receiver unit (off-camera flash unit): HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA or a radio wireless receiver : Commander unit (CMD) : Wireless receiver : Receiver unit (RCV) Press the Fn button on the commander unit, select [RATIO CONTROL] on the Quick Navi screen, and then select [ON].
  • Page 54 Commander unit: HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA or a radio wireless commander Receiver unit (off-camera flash unit): HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA or a wireless receiver Press the MODE button and select [GROUP] on the screen for flash mode selection.
  • Page 55 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Remote release photography (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) When this flash unit (the commander unit) is attached to a camera and its remote release mode setting is specified as [ON], releasing the shutter on the camera sends control signals to another flash unit of the same model (the receiver unit) that is connected to another camera with the Multi Terminal Connecting Cable, VMC-MM1 (not supplied).
  • Page 56 You can release the shutter of the camera with the receiver unit connected by pressing the center button on the flash unit specified as the commander unit. Related Topic Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver <for radio wireless flash photography> Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL-F60RM) 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57 When the value selected for the zoom setting on the commander unit is larger or smaller than the zoom setting values available on the receiver unit, the maximum or minimum value is selected for the zoom setting on the receiver unit. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58 During photography with off-camera flash units, P-TTL flash metering is automatically used instead of ADI metering. HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA (flash unit software version 2.00 or later): When you use both a global shutter sync photography compatible flash unit and non-compatible flash unit for multiple radio wireless flash photography with flash power level ratio control or group flash photography, global shutter sync photography is not possible.
  • Page 59 To specify the flash unit as the remote unit, select [RMT]. Hint Place the controller and remote units within a 5 m (16.4 ft.) radius of the subject. Related Topic Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL-F60RM) 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Wireless flash photography <with the remote unit> (HVL-F60RM) You can specify another flash unit attached to the camera or the built-in flash of the camera as the controller unit, and then use the controller unit to trigger the flash operation of this flash unit placed away from the camera.
  • Page 61 Related Topic Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL-F60RM) Attaching/removing the flash unit to/from the camera Attaching and removing the mini-stand 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 When the remote unit is in MANUAL flash mode, it fires with the flash power specified on the remote unit. Related Topic Selecting the wireless type for controlling wireless flash photography <radio or optical> (HVL-F60RM) 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 63 All flash units used for wireless flash photography must share the same wireless channel (CH). On this flash unit, you can specify the wireless channel by pressing the MENU button and selecting [ CH SET]. Consecutively firing multiple times (multiple flash photography) is not available during optical wireless flash photography. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Using the sync terminal for flash photography (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) You can connect another flash unit or camera to this flash unit with the sync cord (not supplied) to perform synchronized flash photography as described below. When a flash unit with the sync terminal (not supplied) is connected to this flash unit that is attached to a camera, the connected flash unit fires in synchronization with the camera.
  • Page 65 When you use the flash unit connected to the sync terminal on this flash unit, set the shutter speed of the camera to the slower one of the following two or to a slower speed slower than either one. the synch speed of the camera the shutter speed recommended on the flash unit 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 Depending on the camera, lens, and brightness settings for video shooting, the proper white balance may not be obtained. In such a case, adjust the balance on the camera. Depending on the size of the lens attached to the camera, the LED beam may be obstructed by the lens end. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67 This flash unit automatically selects the appropriate flash coverage for the focal length of the lens on the attached camera within the range from 20 mm to 200 mm (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) or the range from 24 mm to 105 mm (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) (auto zoom). You do not need to manually select the flash coverage most of the time.
  • Page 68 When you use a wide-angle lens with the focal length of less than 14 mm (in combination with HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) or 15 mm (in combination with HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA), the periphery of the screen may appear darker. The focal length displayed on the LCD panel indicates the equivalent 35mm-format focal length.
  • Page 69 Note Depending on the focal length specified for photography, the periphery of the screen may appear darker. In such a case, change the flash distribution pattern. Related Topic Selecting the flash coverage automatically <auto zoom> 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 70: Bounce Flash Photography

    Hold the camera firmly and tilt up/down the flashlamp, tilt it to the left/right, or swivel it to the left/right. On the LCD panel, is displayed to indicate bounce flash photography. Tilting up/down (Side view of HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Tilting to the left/right (Front view of HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Swiveling to the left/right (Top view of HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA)
  • Page 71 When the flashlamp is tilted up, the flash range is not displayed on the LCD panel. Use a white ceiling or wall to bounce the flash light. A colored surface may tint the bounced light. High ceilings or glass are not recommended for the bounce surface. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 The bounce sheet is pulled out along with the wide panel from this flash unit. Push the wide panel back into the flash unit. Hint When you use the bounce sheet for flash photography, tilt up the flashlamp by 90 °. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 When [AUTO] is selected for the flash coverage (zoom) of this flash unit, the coverage is adjusted automatically to the wide angle during 90 ° sideways bounce flash photography. In such a case, the flash range may be reduced compared to the one available for bounce flash photography with the flashlamp tilted back to the upright position. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 74 Insufficient attachment may prevent accurate compensation. To remove the bounce adaptor While pulling the tab on the bounce adaptor in the direction of the arrow ( ), pull out the bounce adaptor in the direction of the arrow ( 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 75: Close-Up Flash Photography

    HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: You can tilt down the flashlamp only when it is in the upright position or tilted sideways by 90 ° in either direction. When the physically long lens is used, the flash light may be obstructed by the lens end. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 If the focal length of the lens is greater than 300 mm, the AF illuminator may not light. In addition, when the flash unit is removed from the camera, the AF illuminator does not light. Depending on the camera to which the flash unit is attached, the AF illuminator may not light. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Using color filters (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Depending on the ambient light during photography, the sufficient flash light may not reach the background of the subject and the photographed images may appear in unnatural colors. With the supplied color filters used for photography, the photographed images appear in natural colors.
  • Page 78 [Auto] or [Flash] is specified for the white balance on the camera. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 79: Menu Item Details

    When the batteries in the connected External Battery Adaptor are worn out and on the LCD panel is blinking, replacing the batteries does not turn off . It remains on the LCD panel until you perform flash photography once. When FA-EB1AM is in use, you cannot use [EXT.]. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80 MENU screen once again. When you do not intend to use the registered preferences, select [OFF] in the procedure for registering the preference. Note HVL-F60RM: While the preference is in effect, [RESET] on the MENU screen is disabled. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 81 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Customizing the button assignment <CUSTOM KEY> You can assign a function of your choice to some of the controls on the operation console: the direction buttons, the center button, and the control wheel. Press the MENU button and select [CUSTOM KEY].
  • Page 82 RCV REMOTE Receiver remote setting Channel setting (radio CH SET control) Channel setting (optical CH SET (HVL-F60RM) control) (*1) (*1) OTHERS NOT SET No setting (*2) (*2) (*1) Factory default setting (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Factory default setting (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83 The information about the receiver unit, including the version, pairing registration number, model name. The information to be displayed varies depending on the radio conditions. When no receiver units are paired, [RCV] is not available for selection. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84 The reset operation also resets the flash distribution setting, the LED brightness setting (HVL-F60RM), and the remote release mode setting (HVL- F60RM/HVL-F60RM2). While the reset process is in progress, do not turn off the power to this flash unit or remove the batteries. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 85: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    You can restore all the functional settings and the set values to the factory default settings. Press the MENU button and select [INITIALIZE]. Select [OK]. Note While the initialize process is in progress, do not turn off the power to this flash unit or remove the batteries. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 86: Notes On Use

    Stop using the flash unit and let it cool down for 20 minutes or more (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) or for 10 minutes or more (HVL- F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) if the flash is triggered up to the limit for the number of times in succession.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, as these damage the surface finish. If fingerprints or particles are stuck to the flashlamp, we recommend that you wipe it clean with a soft cloth. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    HVL-F46RM: 69.4 mm × 114.7 mm × 88.9 mm (2 3/4 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 3 1/2 in.) (Approx.) HVL-F46RMA: 72.4 mm × 114.7 mm × 88.9 mm (2 7/8 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 3 1/2 in.) HVL-F60RM: 449 g (15.9 oz) (excluding the batteries) HVL-F60RM2: 439 g (15.5 oz) (excluding the batteries)

  • Page 89: Flash Frequency/Count

    Approx. 240 or more Approx. 320 or more Minimum duration of time before the TEST button lights after the previous flash (Acquired under our measurement conditions.) (HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA (flash unit software version 2.00 or later): When [CHG PRIORITY] is set to [NORMAL]) Number of flashes at the highest flash power level available in every 30 seconds (Acquired under our measurement conditions.)
  • Page 90 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Guide number (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2) Normal flash/STD flash distribution (ISO 100) Manual flash/35mm-format Flash coverage setting (mm) Flash power level BA(*1)(*2) BA(*1) 14(*2) 11.3 16.3 17.7 18.4 19.8 21.2 26.2 32.5 34.6 38.2 42.4 11.5 12.5 18.5 24.5 10.6...
  • Page 91 Flash coverage setting (mm) Shutter speed BA(*1)(*2) BA(*1) 14(*2) 1/250 10.8 12.9 15.3 16.7 1/500 10.8 11.8 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 1/16000 When the bounce adaptor is attached. When the wide panel is attached. APS-C format (maximum possible exposure GN conversion value for each zoom position) Flash coverage setting (mm) Shutter speed BA(*1)(*2)
  • Page 92 1/4000 11.3 11.8 12.9 19.9 19.9 20.7 23.6 25.8 1/8000 11.3 14.1 14.1 14.7 16.7 18.2 1/16000 10.4 11.8 12.9 1/32000 1/64000 1/80000 When the bounce adaptor is attached. When the wide panel is attached. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Guide number (HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA) Normal flash/STD flash distribution (ISO 100) Manual flash/35mm-format Flash coverage setting (mm) Flash power level 15(*) 16.3 17.7 18.4 21.2 25.5 32.5 11.5 12.5 10.6 12.7 16.3 1/16 11.5 1/32 1/64 1/128 When the wide panel is attached.
  • Page 94 Flash coverage setting (mm) Shutter speed 15(*) 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 1/16000 When the wide panel is attached. APS-C format (maximum possible exposure GN conversion value for each zoom position) Flash coverage setting (mm) Shutter speed 15(*) 1/250 11.3 12.9 15.3 1/500 10.8...
  • Page 95 41.5 1/1000 18.2 19.9 22.6 28.1 34.9 1/2000 13.7 17.1 21.2 24.1 26.3 1/4000 10.2 11.1 12.6 15.7 17.8 19.4 1/8000 11.6 13.2 14.4 1/16000 10.4 1/32000 1/64000 1/80000 When the wide panel is attached. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96 The distance given above applies under conditions where there are no obstacles, shielding, or radio wave Communication interferences. distance The communication distance may be shorter depending on the positioning of the products, the ambient environment, and weather conditions. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 97 Help Guide Flash HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2/HVL-F46RM/HVL-F46RMA Trademarks “Multi Interface Shoe” is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98 This product comes with software that is used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of contents of the agreement. For the software used on this product, visit the website at: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/flash_oss1/v1/en/index.html 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 99: Warning Indications

    Indicates that the internal temperature is too high for this flash unit to fire (the flash unit is overheated). Turn off the power to the flash unit and leave it unused for about 10 minutes. 4-735-263-15(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

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