Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital, Operating Instruction

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20 Care and maintenance
Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth or silicon-treated cloth. Do not use
cleaning agents as these may damage the plastic parts.
20.1 Firmware updates
The flash unit’s firmware can be updated through the USB port and adjusted
to the technical requirements of future cameras (Firmware Update).
For more information, visit the Metz homepage at www.metz.de.
20.2 Reset
The flash unit can be reset to the factory settings. To do this, press the „Mode“
key and hold it down for approx. 3 seconds. „Reset“ will then appear on the
display panel. After about 3 seconds the display reading will return to the facto-
ry setting.
This will not affect the firmware updates for the flash unit.
20.3 Flash capacitor forming
The flash capacitor built into the flash unit undergoes physical change if the unit is
not switched on for a prolonged period. For this reason it is necessary to switch the
unit on for approximately 10 minutes at least once every three months. The power
supplied by the power source must be sufficient to cause the flash readiness indica-
tor to light up no more than one minute after the flash unit is switched on.
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21 Troubleshooting
Should the flash unit fail to function properly or meaningless content
appear on the flash unit display panel, switch the flash unit off with the
main switch
for approximately 10 seconds. Check the camera settings
and make sure the foot of the flash unit is mounted correctly in the
camera’s accessory shoe.
Replace the batteries with new or freshly charged batteries.
The flash unit should function normally again once it is switched back on. If this
is not the case, contact your local dealer.
Below is a list of some of the problems that may occur when the flash unit is used.
For each item, possible causes and remedies for the problem are listed.
Only the flash operating mode TTL can be chosen and selected on the flash
unit.
• Depending on the system, some camera models (depending on the camera's
operating mode) only support the TTL flash mode. Other flash modes (auto-
matic A, manual M etc.) cannot be selected or activated! See chapter 5.
No maximum flash range indication appears on the display panel.
• The main reflector is not in normal position.
• The flash unit has been set to remote operation.
TILT" appears on the display
• The main reflector is tilted downwards for close-up or macro shots.
"POWERPACK" appears on the display
• An unauthorised power pack has been connected to the mecablitz. Use only a
Metz Power Pack P76.
• A Metz Power Pack P76 is connected and there are still batteries in the bat-
tery compartment of the mecablitz. Remove the batteries from the mecablitz.
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