Metz 28 CS-2 instruction manual Safety instructions

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1. Safety instructions

The flash unit is intended and approved only for photographical use.

NEVER fire a flash from a very short distance directly into the eyes of persons or animals. This can cause damage to the retina and may even lead to blindness.

NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flamm- able gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.), since this may cause EXPLOSIONS!

NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers, cyclists or motorcyclists, or train drivers while the vehicle is moving! This may dazzle the person

￿concerned and result in an accident.

Only use the approved power sources specified in these operating instructions.

NEVER attempt to open or short-circuit batteries!

NEVER expose batteries to excessive tempera- tures such as intensive sunlight or a fire!

Remove exhausted batteries immediately from the flash unit. Such batteries may leak, releasing chemicals which can damage the flash unit.

NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries!

Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or splashing water.

Do not expose your flash unit to high tempera- tures and humidity. Do not keep it in the glove compartment of your car.

Do not touch the diffuser after firing several flashes at short intervals. Danger of burns!

When taking flash shots at full light output and in rapid succession observe an interval of at least 3 minutes after 20 flashes.

NEVER place material that is impervious to light in front of, or directly on the reflector. If this is not observed, the high energy of the flash light may cause burning or bleaching of the material or may damage the reflector.

NEVER dismantle the flash unit! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! Repairs must only be completed by an authorised repair service.

Do not touch the contacts of the flash unit.

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Contents Foreword11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Preparations Power supplyLoading and replacing the batteries Switching the flash unit on and off Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFFFlash coverage and reflector attachments Mounting / Removing the flash unitSlave mode Switch on and shoot in Easy modeTo terminate briefly depress the Mode key Adapting the slave flash unitSlave modes SL Slave mode without preflash suppression SL Settings on the slave flash unitAdapted slave mode SL Slave mode with Preflash suppression SLAdapting the flash unit Settings for camera and flash unit Briefly depress the Mode key to terminateCamera setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be setFlash unit setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set Auto flash mode a Setting procedureFlash modes Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlightManual flash mode M Metz-Remote Flash Mode SLEasy Mode Flash parameters Automatic f-stopISO speed Reflector statusFlash exposure correction value EV Displays Manual partial light outputFlash readiness indication Correct exposure confirmationMaximum flash range indication Special functions Automatic switch-off functionMeter-Feet changeover m ft Setting procedure to adapt flash delay Re-establishing the flash unit settingsFollowing settings are made Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales service ProblemForming the flash capacitor QuestionUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Tasten für Wertverstellung Manual firing button and flash-ready indicatorBouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage Regleta giratoria para la cámara Vite camera e stativo Tornillo para cámara y trípode171 172 173 Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG Postfach 1267 D-90506 Zirndorf