Minolta 5600HS (D) Data Panel Illuminator, AF Illuminator, Press the data panel illuminator

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DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR

Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels.

Press the data panel illuminator.

• The data panel is illuminated for approximately eight seconds. This period is extended if the flash is used during this time.

• To extinguish the data panel illumina- tor, press the button again while the data panel is illuminated.

AF ILLUMINATOR

In low-light or when subject contrast is low, pressing the shutter-release but- ton partway down for autofocus lights the red lamp on the front of the flash unit. This is the AF illuminator used as an aid in autofocusing.

	• The AF illuminator is suitable for use with local focus areas on all
	cameras having wide focus areas.
	• The AF illuminator operates even when the flash is off.
	• The camera AF illuminator does not operate while the flash AF illumi-	ILLUMINATORS
	nator is operating.	ILLUMINATORS
	nator is operating.

• The AF illuminator does not operate when continuous AF is used in the focusing mode (when continually focusing on a moving subject).

• The AF illuminator may not operate when the focal length of the lens is greater than 300mm. It will not operate when the flash is off-cam- era, or when the AF macro-zoom 3X-1X lens is used.

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Contents Applications Appendix Program Flash Maxxum FlashFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Flash Units Cameras and Flash UnitsCameras Names of Parts Flash Unit Diagram Control PanelData Panel Names of PartsChecking Batteries Installing BatteriesChamber Close the battery-chamber door Attaching and Removal Auto Power ON/OFF and FilmPress the shutter-release but Mode Flash the BasicsTon partway down and check That the subject is within Flash rangeExposure Modes Mode Flash the BasicsSet the aperture and focus the subject Set the shutter speed, and focus the subjectSet the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject Exposure ModesZoom Zoom Flash CoverageAuto Zoom Manual Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageBuilt-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Pull out the adapter Flash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Hold The setting prevents mis-operation TEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash Flash may be set to the following angles Bounce FlashFlash Bounce Flash Adjusting Bounce AngleAF Illuminator Data Panel IlluminatorPress the data panel illuminator Illuminates the data panel at low-light levelsMODE/SELECT Button Mode and Select ButtonsManual Flash M Press the + or button to select the power level to be setPlay HIGH-SPEED Sync HSSPanel HSSTypes Of Wireless/Remote Flash WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeUsing the built-in flash p Using two flash units pUsing the Wireless Remote Flash Controller p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeWireless Flash Range Following two modes are avail- ableWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Set the camera to wireless flash Using The Built-In FlashSetting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully chargedSetting Up The Controller Using Two Flash UnitsSetting Up The Off-Camera Flash Switch the 5600HS D onUse test flash to check the off-camera flash Check that both flash units are fully chargedPress the select button Taking PhotosRatio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units Using Wireless Remote Flash ControllerUsing 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manualSet up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flash Press the select button Using with 3600HS D orEqualizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units Connecting Camera and Flash by CableConnecting by Cable All the flash units in a and B group can be usedPower level for the flash can be adjusted Setting Power Level LevelPower Level Press the + or button to Select the number of flashes Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button to blink Press the select button to blink Level on the data panel Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Maximum Number Of Continuous FlashesCustom Function Reset to Default SettingsPress the select button for Seconds Press the select button toWireless channel setting Press the mode buttonTime to auto power off Time to auto power off when using wirelessMaxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing Minolta Digital Cameras USE in Combination with Other ProductsAccessories AccessoriesMaintenance TemperatureDuring Photography BatteriesPerformance PerformanceMemo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X