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14. Special functions
Testing the LCD segments and m-ft changeover (Service Menu)
The Service Mode 1 has to be called in order to check the LCD segments and to
change over the dimensional units (m = meter; ft = feet).
Only complete the settings described here! Do not press any other
buttons than those described here, otherwise there is the danger that
programmed data and user programs will be lost!
Calling the Service Mode 1:
•
Press
the button
for the LC display light and
simultaneously
slide the main
switch
from OFF to
ON
. If a Pentax adapter is used, hold down button
for
at least 2 seconds after sliding the main switch
.
•
SEr1
and
m
or
ft
flash, and an index number, e.g. 1.0 is indicated.
Adjusting the dimensional units:
•
m
or
ft
is selected with the „
+
“ button
.
Testing the display segments:
•
Remove the adapter from the mecablitz
Press the button
for the LC display light. All segments of the LC display
must be indicated.
Return to the User Menu:
•
Slide the main switch
to
OFF
, and then to
ON
again.
m-ft display
14. Special functions
Fig. 30: Automatic cut-out
The Rapid function
Recycling times in the A and TTL modes depend on the amount of light required
for the shot. Recycling takes 11 seconds max. when full-power flashes are fired.
Should this be too long, the Rapid function comes to the rescue.
Use of the Rapid function is especially valuable when taking shots inside a room,
where fast recycling is more important than a maximum light output. However,
the guide number is reduced by 1 increment, e.g. from GN 40 (with ISO 100/21°
film - 50 mm zoom) to GN 28 (with ISO 100/21° - 50 mm zoom).
Partial light output levels are not possible with the Rapid function.
Automatic cut-out
If you set the multi-function switch
to the „clock symbol“, the flashgun is
automatically switched off approximately 10 minutes after it was last used, thus
protecting the batteries against inadvertent discharge.
The last used operating mode, or the last set user program is retained when the
flashgun is switched off so that it becomes instantly available when the flash is
switched on. Press the „
+
“ or „
-
“ button
to switch on again.
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Rapid - / Automatic cut-out
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