Metz 28 AF-4 C operating instructions Battery test, Automatic flashgun cut-out circuit

2. Preparing the mecablitz for use

2.3 Battery test

This facility is used to test alkaline-manganese dry-cell batteries (not rechargeable batteries!). The batteries are alright if the battery check light illumi- nates when the test button is pressed. If the light does not illuminate then the residual power is low and a new set of batteries should be loaded.

2.4 Automatic flashgun cut-out circuit

To avoid accidental battery discharge and to

keconomise on power consumption, the flashgun automatically switches itself off 10 minutes after it was switched on or after a flash was fired. The green operating light and the orange flash-ready light are then extinguished. Automatic flashgun cut-out can be prevented by firing a flash or by pressing the I switch. The flashgun will then continue to remain operational for another 5-10 minutes. Press the I button to turn on the mecablitz again.

2.5 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera

•Hold the flashgun securely in one hand so that the controls are facing you. Turn the knurled screw in the mecablitz adapter foot anti-clockwise to its leftmost position.

•Slide the mecablitz into the camera’s accessory shoe.

•Turn the knurled screw clockwise until the stop point is reached, thereby firmly securing the mecablitz onto the camera.

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