Subtronic Nova, User Manual

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FLASH GUN CAPACITOR REFORMATION
The integral flash capacitor deforms for physical reasons when stored for long periods of
time. It should therefore be reshaped after 6-8 weeks. This is done by switching the flash
gun on for 15 minutes and then operating it two or three times at full power.
CHECKING THE TTL
We recommend that you perform the following test every time you install the camera, or
change the cable or flash unit:
With the switch set to
TTL or PILOT mode, point the flash directly into the camera lens.
The power output of the flash gun must be kept to a minimum. Point the flash gun and
camera at a wall around 2 meters away, and then either set the aperture to 16 or 22 or
replace the lens cover and trigger the flash. The flash gun should now operate at full
power.
Please note that the TTL automatic system will only supply correct exposure data when the
camera has been loaded with a film as the light is measured on the surface of the film.
A memory card may be required when using a digital camera depending upon the type of
camera.
NON-INTEGRITY OF THE FLASH BODY
Please follow the instructions below if water penetrates into the flash gun body:
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Switch the device off.
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Remove the rear cap ring (this ring does not have a sealing function, but is only used
to secure the rear plate), extract the lid out by pulling the plug connector or the scale
head and remove the water.
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Under no circumstances should you pull the electronic system out of the body as the
voltage level on the electronic board is extremely dangerous (up to 400 V).
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Replace the lid and return the device to subtronic as quickly as possible.
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All warranty claims will become void if the lid is opened without due cause unless the
case described above occurs during the warranty period and was caused by a factory
fault.
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Please note that warranty claims will become void if water penetration is caused by
damage to the cables or attaching the plug connector incorrectly. All devices and
cables are subjected to an 8-hour pressure test prior to delivery.
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Reset internal digitalconverter
In rare cases the integrated digitalconverter can stop working.
To reset the converter, switch the flash to SOS-Mode for approx. 3 flashes.
After adjusting the desired mode of operation the converter works again error free.
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