Metz 28 CS-2 Special functions, Automatic switch-off function, Meter-Feet changeover m ft

Exceeding the display range

The LC display of the flash unit can indicate a ma- ximum range of 199 m or 199 ft. The display range of feet (ft) may be exceeded in the event of high ISO values and large aperture openings. This is signalized by the flashing of “199ft”.

11. Special functions

11.1Automatic switch-off function

AUTO-OFF

The flash unit features a function to automatically switch-off if not used for 8 minutes.

￿Deactivating AUTO-OFF

•Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

•Keep the “MODE” key depressed.

•Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

•Release the “MODE” key; “8m OFF” will briefly appear on the LC display.

Activating AUTO-OFF

•Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

•Keep the “MODE” key depressed.

•Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

•Release the “MODE” key; “8m ON” will briefly appear on the LC display.

11.2 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft)

Proceed in the following manner to change be- tween m / ft:

•Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

•Keep the pre-select key depressed.

•Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

•Release the pre-select key.

The display changes from “m” to “ft” or from “ft” to “m”. The selected unit of measurement is re- tained after the flash has been switched off or the batteries have been exchanged.

11.3Adapting the flash delay in slave mode with preflash suppression

The flash unit is factory-set to a delay period of

45 milliseconds (ms) between measuring preflash and main flash. This means that the flash unit will only be triggered if the time between the first measuring pre-

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