Fig. 2 / Figura 2 / Grabado 2

Fig. 3 / Figura 3 / Grabado 3

Power Pack P 50 (optional accessory in preparation) Offers microprocessor-controlled battery monitoring and charge level indication (with discharge function).

2.2.2 Exchanging batteries

Switch off the mecablitz with its main switch.

Push the battery compartment cover down and fold open.

Insert the batteries in conformity with the indicated battery symbols and close the battery compartment cover.

CAUTION: When loading batteries ensure cor- rect polarity as indicated by the symbols on the battery compartment cover (Fig. 2).

Exhausted batteries must not be thrown in the dustbin! Help protect the environment and dis- pose of exhausted batteries at the appropriate collecting points.

2.3Switching the flash unit on and off (Fig. 3)

The flash unit is switched on with the main switch. In the upper ON position, the flash unit is permanently3) on and the power indicator is lit.

3)See also „12.3 Automatic shut-off“

When a key appears on the LC display, please refer to „12.2 Locking and unlocking the con- trols“.

To turn off the flash unit push the main switch down to the bottom position. If your mecablitz is not going to be used for an extended period of time, we recommend the following:

-Switch off the flash unit with the main switch.

-Remove the power source (batteries).

2.4 Operating concept

2.4.1Selecting and setting the flash mode TTL / A /

M / (stroboscopic)

Select the flash mode TTL, A (Auto), M (Manual) or (stroboscopic) by depressing the Mode button repeatedly until the icon of the required mode flashes on the dis- play. Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The selected operating mode will be auto- matically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the setting disk is not pressed. After storage the icon of the selected mode will be continuously displayed (without flashing).

Note: The individual flash modes are explained in a separate chapter!

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Metz 54 MZ-3 Exchanging batteries, Operating concept, Switching the flash unit on and off Fig, Stroboscopic