Metz MECABLITZ 36 AF-5 C digital, Operating Instructions Manual

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• Press both side plastic catches on the connection foot in
the direction indicated by the arrows and pull off the meca-
blitz at the same time from the camera accessory shoe.
4 Power supply
4.1 Suitable batteries
The mecablitz can be operated with any of the following bat-
teries:
• 4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR6 (AA). They permit very
fast recycling and are economical in use because they are
rechargeable.
• 4 nickel metal hydride batteries IEC HR6 (AA). They have
a significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and
are less harmful to the environment (no cadmium).
• 4 alkaline manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR6
(AA). Maintenance-free power source for moderate power
requirements.
Do not use lithium batteries! Their higher cell voltage
may damage the electronic system of the flash unit.
Remove the batteries from the mecablitz if the flash unit is not
going to be used for an extended period of time.
4.2 Replacing batteries
The batteries are exhausted if the recycling time (elapsing
from the triggering of a full-power flash to the moment the
flash ready indicator lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.
• Turn off the mecablitz by its main switch.
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the
arrow and fold open.
• Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indicated
battery symbols and close the battery compartment cover.
When loading batteries ensure correct polarity, as indi-
cated by the symbols in the battery compartment.
Mixed up battery poles may destroy the flash unit!
Replace all batteries at a time and make sure that the
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