Pentax 40 MZ-3i Checking the slave address, Switching off the Metz TTL remote operation

7. Metz cordless TTL remote operation

Fig. 18: Display for operation with slaves

☞A particularly short distance between controller and slave unit may cause the camera’s electronics to cut off the flash before the slave has received its light pulse. In such an event widen the distance or choose a larger f-number and repeat step No. 5.

To ensure that two TTL remote systems in the same room do not interfere with each other, two different addresses can be selected on the controller. These are then automatically transferred to the slave units after a test flash.

Checking the slave address:

The Co1 or Co2 controller address is permanently adjusted after a test flash has been fired in the manner described in step No. 5. The address setting can only be changed by switching the slave off and on again, and by repeating the steps No. 4 and 5. Please check the display to establish the address to which the slave has been adjusted. Co1 and SL1 indicate that the controller and slave unit are both adjusted to address 1. Alternately, Co2 and SL2 indicate address 2.

rA1 and rA2 (not with SCA 3080-M1 adapter) in the distance range indication on the LC display can be ignored in these instances.

7. Metz cordless TTL remote operation

Indication that flash readiness has been reached is particularly important for TTL remote operation. If flash readiness is established, the AF measuring beam

on the slave gives brief light pulses and the flash-ready indicator is lit. If the slave units have been set up in such a manner that their visual signs are not visible to the user, then the Beep function can be activated so that an acou- stic signal is generated when flash readiness is reached (see ch. 14, p. 50).

Switching off the Metz TTL remote operation:

• Press the Remote button on the controller twice.

•On the slave unit:

Switch off the flashgun, remove the Slave Adapter SCA 3080 and switch on the flashgun again.

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