Contents | Minolta 5600HS (D) specs

CONTENTS
CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS	6
NAMES OF PARTS	8
BASIC OPERATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES	12
Checking Batteries	13
ATTACHING AND REMOVAL	14
AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM	15
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS	16
Flash Range	18
EXPOSURE MODES	19
A Mode Flash	19
S Mode Flash	19
M Mode Flash	20
Flash Sync Speed	21
APPLICATIONS
ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE	23
TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH	26
BOUNCE FLASH	28
CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE)	31
DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR	32
AF ILLUMINATOR	33
MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS	34
MANUAL FLASH (M)	36
HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS)	38
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE	40
Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash	41
Wireless Flash Range	42
Notes On Wireless Flash	44
[1] Using The Built-In Flash	46
[2] Using Two Flash Units	48
[3] Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller	52
CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE	55

SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)	58
MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)	60
RESET TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS	64
CUSTOM FUNCTION	65
Wireless channel setting
Flash range units (m/ft)
Time to auto power off
Time to auto power off when using wireless
Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set
APPENDIX
USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS	69
ACCESSORIES	72
CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING	74
PERFORMANCE	76

Thank you for purchasing the MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D).

The MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) provides the maxi- mum guide number 56, a high-intensity light source, and a wide range of functions in a compact body, and is designed for use with Minolta auto-focus single lens reflex cameras.

Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. We hope that you will continue to be satisfied by our products.

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Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Contents

Contents

Applications Appendix Program Flash Maxxum Flash For Proper and Safe USE Contents Cameras and Flash Units CamerasFlash Units Names of Parts Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Data Panel Names of Parts Installing Batteries Chamber Close the battery-chamber doorChecking Batteries Attaching and Removal Auto Power ON/OFF and Film That the subject is within Flash range Mode Flash the BasicsPress the shutter-release but Ton partway down and check Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject Mode Flash the BasicsExposure Modes Set the aperture and focus the subject Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject Exposure Modes Zoom Flash Coverage Auto ZoomZoom Pull out the adapter Zoom Flash CoverageManual Zoom Built-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Hold The setting prevents mis-operation TEST-FLASH/MODELING FlashFlash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Bounce Flash FlashFlash may be set to the following angles Bounce Flash Adjusting Bounce Angle Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels Data Panel IlluminatorAF Illuminator Press the data panel illuminator MODE/SELECT Button Mode and Select Buttons Manual Flash M Press the + or button to select the power level to be set HSS HIGH-SPEED Sync HSSPlay Panel Using two flash units p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeTypes Of Wireless/Remote Flash Using the built-in flash p Following two modes are avail- able WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeUsing the Wireless Remote Flash Controller p Wireless Flash Range WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully charged Using The Built-In FlashSet the camera to wireless flash Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Switch the 5600HS D on Using Two Flash UnitsSetting Up The Controller Setting Up The Off-Camera Flash Taking Photos Check that both flash units are fully chargedUse test flash to check the off-camera flash Press the select button Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual Using Wireless Remote Flash ControllerRatio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units Using 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only Set up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flash Press the select button Using with 3600HS D or All the flash units in a and B group can be used Connecting Camera and Flash by CableEqualizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units Connecting by Cable Setting Power Level Level Power LevelPower level for the flash can be adjusted Multiple Flash Multi Press the select button to blinkPress the + or button to Select the number of flashes Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button to blink Level on the data panel Press the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Press the select button to Reset to Default SettingsCustom Function Press the select button for Seconds Time to auto power off when using wireless Press the mode buttonWireless channel setting Time to auto power off Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras USE in Combination with Other Products Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using Minolta Digital Cameras Accessories Accessories Batteries TemperatureMaintenance During Photography Performance Performance Memo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X