Maintenance; Consignes De Securite Importantes - Sony HVL-F20AM Quick Start Manual

Notes
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the battery
:ompartmentcover.Carelesshandlingmaycauseinjury
Checking batteries
The POWER lamp of this unit lights up red when the batteries are low.
• When the POWER lamp lights up red, Sony recommends that you replace the
batteries. If the CHG lamp lights up amber, the flash can still fire even when the
POWER lamp is red. However, charging takes longer than usual
• If neither the CHG lamp nor the POWER lamp lights up when the shoe POWER
switch is set to [ONJ, check if the batteries are installed currectly. If the balleries are
installed correctly but the lamps still do not light up, replace the batteries.
• If the POWER lamp goes off soon after it lights up, replace the batteries.
Attaching this unit to your camera and turning it on (see
illustration
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1 Make sure that the shoe POWER switch of this unit is set to [OFFI.
Ifit is not, set it to [OFF]
{See step 5 for how to turn this unit on and off.)
2 Make sure the built-in flash of your camera is in the down position.
If your camera has a built-in flash and the flash is in the up position, return it to
the down position
3 Slide the mounting foot of this unit into the accessory shoe of your
camera in the direction of the arrow until it locks.
When this unit is properly attached to the shoe, it automalicallylocks.
To remove this unit, press the mounting-foot release button and slide the
mounting foot in the opposite direction to the attaching procedure. (see
illustration[!J-3-@)
4
Turn your camera on.
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Turn this unit on.
When you flip this unit up until it clicks, it turns on and the POWER lamp lights
up
Toturnthisunitoff,flipitdown.(seeillustration[!J-S-@)
Power save
If you do not operate your camera or this unit for more than 1 minute after your
camera has entered the power save state, this unit automatically turns off to save
power, and the POWER lamp and CHG lamp turn off.
This unit also enters the power save state when you set the POWER switch of
your camera to [OFF] {with all Suny digital single lens reflex cameras except the
DSLR-AlOO).
To exit the power saving state, turn this unit back on or operate yo urcamera.
Shooting
1 Make sure that your camera and this unit are turned on.
2 Set your camera to the desired shooting mode.
Refer to the operating instructions of your camera for shooling modes
When you set your camera to shutter speed priority (S) mode or manualexposure
(M) mode, you cannot select a shutter speed faster than the flash syn cspeed*
* Flash sync speed is the maximum shutter speed that you can use withaflash.
3
After charging of this unit is completed, press the shutter button
to shoot a subject.
When charging is completed, the CHG lamp of this unit turns amber.
When the proper exposure can again be obtained after shooting, the CHG lamp
blinks amber.
Notes
o Ifyoushootbeforechargingiscompleted,youmaynotbeabletogetenough
lighting (underexposure).
o When using the flash in self-timer shooting. make sure thatcharging is completed
before pressing the shutter button.
o When your camera is in auto flash mode, the flash may not fire dependingonthe
lighting conditions
Overheat protection
Overheat protection is a function for protecting this unit from overheating. If this unit
gets warm when used in continuous flash mode or in a hot environment, flash firing is
automatically disabled.
o When overheating is detected, the POWER lamp blinks in red at one-second
intervals.
o Flash firing cannot be re-enabled until this unit cools down.
o When this unit is in an overheated state, leave it without any operation for 10
minutes to cool down
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BOUNCE Switch
If you fire a flash directly at a subject just in front ofa wall, harsh shadowsappearon
the wall {see illustration
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When shooting in a room with a low ceiling, you can soften these shadows by setting
the BOUNCE switch to [BOUNCE] so that the flashtube of this unit tilts upward and
emits light at the ceiling. Light reflects off the ceiling and illuminatesthesubjectto
produceasoft-litimage{seeillustrationl!]-@).
In outdoor shooting, setting the BOUNCE switch to [DIRECT] lets you illuminate a
subject at a distance that a built-in flash cannot reach
o BOUNCE: the flash tube is set at 75 degrees upward (bounce flash)
o DIRECT: the flash tube is set at 0 degrees {direct tlash)-
Slide the BOUNCE switch to the desired position (see illustration
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-1).
Notes
o Make sure you slide the BOUNCE switch until the A mark is aligned with the
desired posilion mark.
o The ceiling or wall that reflects the flash light should be white or very pale. Ifitis
colored, the color may affect the image. The reflecting surface should not be a high
ceiling or glass.
o When [BOUNCE] is set. the flash range is reduced. If an image is under exposed
(the shot looks dark), get closer to the subject, increase the ISO sensitivity or open
the aperture more.
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TELE Switch
In outdoor shooting, if a subject is too far from the camera to be reachedbytheflash
from this unit (the subject is out of flash range), set the TELE switch of this unit to
[Tcleposition]{seeillustration~).Theflashfromthisunitcannowreach
a further
range.
Notes
o Set the TELE switch to [Standard position] for regular shooting.
o When setting the TELE switch, turn it firmly until the B mark is aligned with the
desired position.
o If the lens angle is wider than the selected flash angle, the outer areas of the image
may become dark. See "Zoom tlash range" for the flash range of each position.
o The THE switch is enabled only when the BOUNCE switch is set to
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DIRECT].
o If this unit is attached to a camera with a built-in flash that operatesasanAF
illuminator, AF accuracy may be greatly reduced in night view shooling
Wireless Control
1 Connect this unit to your camera, and set the power switches of
your camera, off-camera flash and this unit to [ONI.
2 Set the mode of your camera and off-camera flash as follows.
Camera:
Set the mode to [Wireless].
Refer to the operaling instruelions of your camera for details.
Off-camera flash:
Set the off-camera flash to [Wireless remote mode] and the wireless channel to
[CHI]. Refer to the operating instructions of your off-camera flashfordetails.
3 Set your camera and off-camera flash.
Refer to the operating instructions of your off-camera flash forhowto set it.
4 Make sure the off-camera flash and this unit are fully charged.
5 Fire a test flash to check the off-camera flash.
o The flash test differs depending on the camera. Refer to theoperatinginstructions
of your camera.
o If your off-camera flash does not fire, change the position ofyourcamera,off-
camera flash and the subject and try a test flash again
6 Make sure that this unit and your off-camera flash are charged,
and press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
Notes
o This unit cannot be used as an off-camera flash.
o Lighting ratio control selling (RATIO) is not available.
Auto WB Adjustment with Color
Temperature Info
White balance is automatically adjusted based on colortemperature information sent
by this unit when the tlash is fired {with all Sony digital single lensreflexcameras
except the DSLR-AlOO).
o This function works in TTL flash mode using the clip-on connection to your
Maintenance
Remove this unit from your camera and wipe it with a dry soft cloth. Lightly blow
any sand off this unit. Scrubbing it before blowing sand off may scratch the surface of
this unit. To remove stains, wipe them off with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild
detergent, and then wipe the unit clean with a dry soft cloth. Never use strong solvents
such as thinner or benzine, otherwise the surface finish will be damaged
Compatibility
For information on digital single lens retlex cameras compatible with this unit, visit
our website:
http://www.sony.net/
Notes on Use
During shooting
o Do not fire the flash directly in front of someone's eyes. Itproducesstronglight
o Do not fire the flash 20 or more times in succession. Doing so can causeoverheating
and deterioration of this unit and its batteries.
If you fire the flash a certain number of limes in succession, leave itto cool down
naturally for at least 10 minutes.
o Do not carry your camera by holding this unit when it is attached. Always hold the
camera itself.
o When changing the shoe POWER switch to the [OFF] position, be careful not to
catch your finger in the hinge. It may cause injury.
Batteries
o
The displayed battery level maybe lower than the actual batterycapacity depending
on the temperature and storage conditions. The displayed level usually becomes
accurate after you use this unit a few times.
o
The output of Nickel-metal hydride batteries drops suddenly when the batteries
become low. You may not be able to use this unit soon after the POWER lamp turns
red.
o The frequency and number of flashes ofthis unit may he different from those shown
in the specification table even when new batteries are installed, dependingontheir
date of production.
o Turn the power off and wait several minutes before removing the batteries. Be
careful when touching the batteries because they maybe hot, depending on the
battery type and conditions of use.
o Remove and store the batteries if you do not intend to use this unit foralongtime.
Temperature
o The operating temperature range of this unit is between O°Cand40° C.
o Do not expose this unit to extremely high temperatures {e.g. in di rectsunlight
inside a vehicle) or high humidity.
o A drastic temperature change may cause condensation inside this unit. When
bringingthisunitfromacoldplacesuchasaskislopetoawarmplace, first put it in
a plastic bag, remove the 'air from the bag and seal it. After bringing it to the warm
place, leave it for a while until it reaches room temperature and then remove it from
the bag.
o Battery output decreases as temperature decreases. When using in a cold
environment, use new batteries or prepare spare batteries kept warm and use them
interchangeably with another set. The POWER lamp may temporarily turn red in
a cold environment even though the batteries still have remainingcapacity.Tfthe
battery output becomes low due to low temperature, leave the batteriesindoors
until they reach room temperature. The battery output will return to normal.
o This unit is not waterproof. When using this unit on a beach, be sure to keep it away
from water or sand. Any water, sand, dust, or salt remaining in this unit may cause
a malfunction.
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CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
IMPORTANTES
Lors de l'utilisation de votre materiel photographique, il convient
d'observer des precautions de securite de base,
a
savoir, entre
autres :
Prendre connaissance de toutes les instructions
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respecter avant
toute utilisation.
Lorsqu'un appareil est utilise par un enfant ou
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enfant, une surveillance attentionnee est obligatoire.
Ne pas laisser I'appareil sans surveillance pendant l'utilisation.
11 convient d'etre prudent car les parties chaudes peuvent
entrainer des brulures,
Ne pas utiliser l'appareillorsque Ie cordon est endommage ou si
l'appareil est tombe ou a ete endommage, tant qu'il n'a pas ete
examine par un technicien qualifie.
Laisser I'appareil refroidir completement avant de Ie ranger.
Enrouler Ie cordon autour de l'appareil sans Ie serrer lors du
rangement.
Pour reduire les risques d'electrocution, ne pas immerger cet
appareil dans l'eau ou d'autres liquides,
Pour reduire les risques d'electrocution, ne pas demonter cet
appareil et confier I'entretien ou les reparations eventuelles
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un
technicien qualifie, Un montage incorrect peut entrainer une
electrocution lors de l'utilisation suivante de l'apparei!.
L'utilisation d'un dispositif de fixation pour accessoires non
recommande par Ie fabricant peut constituer un risque
d'incendie, d'electrocution ou de blessure des personnes.
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Ne pas mettre les piles en place avec une polarite inversee (+/-).
Ne pas soumettre les piles au feu ou
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de fortes temperatures.
Ne pas essayer de les recharger (sauf pour les piles rechargeables),
ne pas les mettre en court-circuit, ne pas les demonter.
Ne pas melanger differents types et differentes marques de piles,
ni des piles anciennes et nouvelles.
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