Safety Instructions; Advanced Functions - Nissin Di866 Mark II Professional Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this
product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using
the product.
WARNING
This sign refers the danger or serious damage.
The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back
to the repair service station or the store you bought it from.
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
Do not shoot the flash directly to the eye at short distance. It may damage the eye.
When taking flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1
meter (3.3 feet) away from the subject. Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall to
soften its intensity.
Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemical or such liquids. It may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit carries high voltage inside and
it may cause an electric shock.
Do not shoot the flash unit directly to the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.
Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get burned.
Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause leakage,
exothermic heat or explosion.
CAUTIONS
This sign refers the damage or defect.
Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC, such as in the automobile.
The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and humidity.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.
Do not use this flash unit with the cameras which are not recommended in compatibility list at official
website, otherwise it may damage the camera's circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.
Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.
When using the external power pack, read the safety instructions carefully and follow the operation manual.
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MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES
Di866 Mark II Flash Mode and Functions - to be set on the flash unit.
Full Automatic Mode
Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure.
TTL Program Mode
Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value
can be compensated.
Manual Setting Mode
Manual Mode -Selecting the desired manual power on the flash unit,
Av poriority Mode- Selecting the desired f-stop on the flash unit.
Multi-flash Mode
Multiple lighting exposes the playback photos in one frame of picture.
Wireless Remote Flash Mode
Placing multiple numbers of flashes (remote flash) off camera and controlling the
creative TTL lighting.
Custom Setting Mode
Variety of custom settings is available for own default value.
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Full Automatic Mode
TTL Program Mode
Manual Setting Mode
Multi- flash Mode
Wireless Remote Flash Mode
Custom Setting Mode
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Nomenclature
Light diffusing panel
Flash head/
Wireless transmitter
Sub-Flash
Remote/ Slave sensor
AF-assist light
Mounting foot
Rotating
display screen
Multifunction button
Set button
Select button
Select button
Pilot lamp (Test flash button)
Flash stand
Soft Case

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Advanced functions are provided in some operation modes –
to be set on the flash unit
Advanced
Functions
TTL Program Mode
Sub-Flash
TTL Program Mode
Manual Zoom
Slave Mode Manual Setting Mode
F.Stop Setting Manual Setting Mode*1
ISO setting Manual Setting Mode*2
*1 Effective on at Universal Slave function in Manual Power operation and when using Di866 Mark II with
film type camera or with non dedicted camera.
*2 Effective on Universal Slave function, and when using Di866 Mark II with film type camera or with non
dedicated camera.
Functions by Camera setting – The flash is automatically
controlled by the camera
High speed shutter synchronization
Flash synchronizes to the faster shutter speed than regular synchronization speed.
Rear curtain synchronization
The flash fires just before the rear curtain closes. A moving subject will appear
such moving marks behind.
Auto Flash Bracketing
Flash exposure level is automatically compensated on the sequence of frames
pre-set in the camera.
Red-eye reduction
Blinks of flash released before actual effective flash eliminate
the red eye problem.
Fv. Lock
Fv.
Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the framing.
Lock
Slow Shutter Synchronization
The flash is controlled at slow shutter speeds considering the dim condition of the
background.
Fill-in reflector
X-terminal
USB service port
External service
box
Power Pack socket
External auto exposure sensor
Lock ring
Hotshoe contacts
Foot lock pin
Battery magazine
On/Off switch (System lock button)
Extra
battery magazine
(optional)
Operation Modes
Manual Setting Mode
Manual Setting Mode
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