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4-278-307-11(1)
Preparations
Flash
Basics
Operating Instructions
Advanced Operations
Additional Information
Operating Instructions
Before operating the product,
please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HVL-F43AM
HVL-F43AM
4-278-307-11(1) GB
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Left 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
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Right 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 cord loosely around appliance when storing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids. To re
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Right However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of following measures: – Reorient or rel
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Left Features The HVL-F43AM is a compact flash with a guide number of , page 73 43 (meters, 105 mm position, ISO 100). Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced , page 26 Distance Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of the background or subject. Enables High-speed Sync. , page 41 Quick shift bounce fu
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Preparations C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right.L0 Preparations Inserting batteries The HVL-F43AM may be powered by : � Four LR6 (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 cham
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Preparations C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right Removing the flash unit from the camera While pressing the release button 1, remove the flash unit in the direction of arrow 2. 15 HVL-F43AM 4-278-307-11(1) GB
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Preparations C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right Power save mode If the flash unit is not operated for 3 minutes when used by itself or connected to a camera that is in power save mode, it switches to power save mode to save the batteries and the LCD display goes out. � During wireless flash photography (pages 51, 57), the flash unit changes to power save mode after 60 minutes. � Yo
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Preparations C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SO- NY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GB- HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right Changing the flash mode Press the MODE button. � The indicator on the LCD panel changes as follows. When the flash unit is not connected to your camera, or when the camera is in power save mode or the LCD monitor of the camera is being turned off when the flash unit is connected to the camera: ( AUTO) t WL t t ( AUTO) t . . . When y
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