Flash Output Display (6)
The flash output display shows the current flash output selection using a scale of 2.0 to 6.0.
To vary the flash output, rotate the “POWER/FLASH & LED OUTPUT CONTROL KNOB (12)”.
Flash Counter Display (7)
Indicates the number of flashes taken by this unit.
LED Output Display (8)
The LED output display shows the current LED video light output selection using a scale of 2.0
to 6.0. To vary the LED video light output, rotate the “POWER/FLASH & LED OUTPUT CONTROL
KNOB (12)”.
Flash Charge Indicator (1)
Indicates that the FLP-56 is fully charged and ready to fire or that the FLP-56 is recharging. If the
“BUZZ ON” is active, the FLP-56 will also give an audio signal to indicate that it is ready to fire.
Operation of FLP-56
1. Mount the FLP-56 on to your camera’s hot shoe or on to a light stand using the supplied light
stand adapter. Make sure to firmly tighten the lock knob (18).
2. Adjust your FLP-56 to the desired angle and lock it into place using the tilt angle lock knob (17).
3. Connect your FLP-56 to a power source. You may either use AA batteries in the supplied AA
battery holder or use an optional Lithium Ion battery source or connect to external power using
optional AC power supply.
4. Turn the unit on by rotating the Power Switch (12)
5. Use the “MENU SCROLL UP BUTTON (13)” and the “MENU SCROLL RIGHT BUTTON (16)” to
select your options.
6. Take pictures or shoot video.
FM Wireless Control
Your FLP-56 comes with a built-in FM wireless control. So you can use it off the camera or at a
larger distance. Make sure that both the wireless control channel (22) on the FLP-56 and the wirel-
ess control channel on the trigger are set to the same position. You can verify that the channels are
set correctly by pressing the test button on the trigger while your FLP-56 is powered on and set to
either the M, S3 or S4 mode. Mount the trigger onto the hot shoe of your camera. When you press
your camera’s shutter is released to take a picture, the FLP-56 will fire.
Operating on Battery Power
Your FLP-56 can be powered by either 4 AA batteries using the AA battery holder included with
your light or using a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack (optional).
Using AA Batteries
Remove the cover of the AA battery holder and insert 4 fresh AA batteries making sure to respect
the indicated polarity. Improperly inserted batteries can damage the unit.
Using Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries (Optional)
Your FLP-56 is compatible with an NP-550 type Li-Ion battery (optional).
Attaching the Battery/Battery Pack
Position the battery pack (AA holder or rechargeable battery) into the battery slot on the top of
your FLP-56 with the battery pack contacts facing towards the rear LCD panel. Gently press on
the battery pack and slide it backwards until it locks into place. To remove the battery pack, gently
press and slide the pack towards the front of the light.
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