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4-444-194-11(1)
Operating Instructions GB
Flash
Mode d’emploi FR
© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
HVL-F60M
HVL-F60M HVL-F60M
4-444-194-11(1) GB/FR 4-444-194-11(1) GB/FR
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English Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a
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Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman. Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop GB cord loosely around appliance when storing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires. For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of e
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that int
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Table of Contents Features .................................................................................................... 9 Name of parts ........................................................................................ 10 Preparations Inserting batteries .................................................................................. 19 Attachment and removal of the flash unit ............................................. 20 Storing this flash unit ...............................
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MENU settings ...................................................................................... 88 Additional Information Notes on use .......................................................................................... 98 Maintenance ......................................................................................... 100 Specifications ......................................................................................101 GB 7
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Before use This flash unit can be used in combination with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras, Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders, and Sony Digital Still Cameras that have a conventional Multi Interface Shoe. Using the supplied Shoe Adaptor also enables use with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders that have an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe. Some functions may not work depending on the model of
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Features The HVL-F60M is a functional, clip-on flash that provides a , page 101 large flash output with a guide number of 60 (105 mm position, ISO 100 · m). Quick shift bounce function enables , page 50 you to set the upper or side position easily during bounce flash photography. Equipped with a high power LED light (1200 lux, 0.5m). , page 36 Brightness can be adjusted to 15 levels. A bounce adaptor for flash is supplied with this flash unit , page 52 which lets you soften light and reduce s
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Name of parts A Built-in wide panel (for flash) E Terminal cap (84, 86) (44) F Multi Interface foot (20) B Flashtube G Built-in bounce sheet (for flash) C Wireless control signal receiver (50) (68) H Built-in diffuser (for LED light) D AF illuminator (87) (38) Remove the protective sheet from the I LIGHT button (36) front of the AF illuminator before use. J LED light unit (36) Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found. GB 10
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* K Vertical bounce angle indicator R Color conversion filter (for LED (48) light) (38) L LCD panel (13) S Mini-stand (66) M Control panel (12) * Tripod mount N Lock lever (20) T Connector protect cap (20) O Battery-chamber door (19) U Shoe Adaptor (22) P Bounce indicator (side angle) (48) Q Bounce adaptor (for flash) (52) � When not using the flash unit, reattach the supplied protective cap to the terminal of its Multi Interface foot. Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a desc
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Control panel MENU OFF ON LEVEL A Fn (function) button (15, 17) D Control wheel (17) B MODE button (27) E MENU button (88) C TEST button (40) F LCD illuminator button The status while the lamp is lit G Power switch (24) Amber: Flash ready Green: Proper exposure LCD panel illuminator If the LCD panel is too dark, you can press the LCD illuminator button to illuminate it and the areas around the buttons. � The LCD panel remains illuminated for about 8 seconds when the flash unit is used by itse
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Normal indicator screen The details displayed change depending on the flash mode selected with the MODE button. � For the method of changing the flash mode, see page 27. � The screen here is just an example. The indicators shown vary depending on the situation. TTL metering Manual flash (TTL mode) (MANUAL mode) A Flash mode indicator (29) I Flash-range-warning (near side) indicator(32) B Overheat indicator (26) Flash-range-warning (far side) C Low-battery indicator (25) indicator (32) D W
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Multiple flash (MULTI mode) Wireless remote Wireless control (WL RMT mode) (WL CTRL mode) M Multiple-flash frequency P Beep indicator (92) indicator (59) Q Wireless remote setting N Multiple-flash repetition indicator (71) indicator (59) R Wireless control setting O Wireless channel indicator (91) indicator (75, 79) S Ratio-flash indicator (75) Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found. GB 14
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Quick Navi screen and dedicated setting screen To change the settings, press the Fn button on the normal indicator screen to switch to the settings screen. MODE screen (27) Normal indicator screen MENU screen (89) Quick Navi screen Dedicated settings screen Rotate to change the setting value : Press the center : Rotate the wheel GB 15
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Quick Navi screen Press the Fn button on the normal indicator screen to switch to the Quick Navi screen. On the Quick Navi screen, use the cursor to select the item to be set. The selected item is highlighted. The settings of the main indicators shown on the normal indicator screen such as the zoom indicator and the flash compensation indicator can be changed in the same way as on the normal indicator screen. Operating the control wheel on the Quick Navi screen – Up, down, left, right: Moves
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Using the control wheel With this flash unit, you can use the control wheel to operate according to the displayed screen. � Normal indicator screen Commonly used settings are allocated to different directions of the control wheel. Pressing either direction of the control wheel switches to the dedicated settings screen for different setting items. – Up: Change the zoom flash coverage (ZOOM) (page 42) – Right: Change the power level (LEVEL) (page 55) – Left: Power level correction ( ) (page 45)
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� Other screens Operation varies according to the screen displayed. – MENU screen (page 89) – MODE screen (page 27) – Dedicated settings screen (page 16) GB 18
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Preparations Preparations Inserting batteries The HVL-F60M may be powered by : � Four AA-size alkaline batteries* � Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries* * Batteries are not supplied. Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit. 1 Open the battery-chamber door as shown. 2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the diagram. 3 Close the battery-chamber door. � Follow the reverse procedure when op
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Attachment and removal of the flash unit Attaching the flash unit to the camera � Before attaching to the camera, remove the protective cap from the terminal of the Multi Interface foot of the flash unit and remove the shoe cap from the camera. � When not using the flash unit, reattach the protective cap to the terminal of its Multi Interface foot. � If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before attaching the flash unit. � When attaching this flash unit to a camera that h
