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Univex SB-900 user manual Troubleshooting, Microcomputer characteristics

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Troubleshooting

If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally

•The wide-flash adapter may break if subjected to a strong shock while on the flash head.

•In this case, contact your retailer or Nikon representative.

•When the wide-flash adapter is broken off, it is no longer possible to set the zoom position to the desired position. To adjust the zoom position, go to the

custom setting “Zoom position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally” (kC-25).

Microcomputer characteristics

The SB-900 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-900 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-900 is turned on.

Tips on Speedlight care and reference information

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Univex SB-900 user manual Troubleshooting, Microcomputer characteristics

Contents

Autofocus Speedlight SB-900User’s Manual How to find what you are looking for About this user’s manualCamera and lens combinations Terms used in this user’s manualtTips on identifying CPU Nikkor lenses Marks used in this manualAbout settings and operation Simple search by objectiveAAbout Speedlight parts and indications About flash photographyAbout accessories A B C D E FOthers I want to know aboutContents PreparationAbout the SB-900 OperationB C D E For use with cameras other than CLS compatibleSLR cameras Tips on Speedlight care and reference informationFor your safety WARNINGS for SpeedlightsPreparation For your safety A–10CAUTIONS for Speedlights WARNINGS for BatteriesA–11 A–12 CAUTION for BatteriesFor your safety A–13 Check before Use ForewordIncluded items A–14Tips on using the Speedlight A–15Take trial shots Have Nikon spot-checkyour Speedlight regularlyCheck before Use Life-longlearningA–16 BAbout the SB-900 • Main functionsSB-900features Features of the SB-900Compatible cameras COOLPIX 8800, COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX P5000What is the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS? Advanced Wireless Lightingi-TTLmode FV Lock Flash Value LockMain functions Flash modes and functions on the SB-900Functions that are set on the camera Support functionsSB-900status and settings functions Main functionsCOperation • Custom functions and settings• Control buttons C-10Speedlight parts 16 1720 Control buttons kC-8 23 24Slide the battery chamber lid open Close the battery chamber lidBasic operation STEP 1Inserting the batteriesSTEP 2Attaching the SB-900to the camera Detaching the SB-900from the cameraRotate the mounting foot lock lever to the left Turn the lock lever to “L.”STEP 3Adjusting the flash head LCD indicator for flash head statusWhen using i-TTLmode Basic operationSTEP 5Selecting the flash mode Press the MODE button Rotate the selector dial toindicate on the LCD. Press the OK button Changing the flash modeControl buttons Names and functions of control buttons1MODE button 2ZOOM buttonChange the setting by rotating the selector dial Press the OK button to confirm settingTwo-buttonreset Control button operationLCD panel C–10C–11 • i-TTL/AutoAperture flashNon-TTLauto flash • Distance priority manual flasht/ indication with power zoom on C–12C–13 Aperture valueFlash output level compensation C–14 SB-900conditionTest firing button functions Master mode with Advanced Wireless Lighting kD-43 C–15C–16 Repeating flashLight amount Channel FrequencyWhen using a single ﬂash unit Functions controlled by Function buttonsC–17 C–18 C–19 Power zoomChange the selected group Channel Select item in the 2nd tree Light emit/not emitCustom functions and settings Custom functions and iconsC–20 Custom setting C–21Custom functions and settings Available Custom functions and settingsC–22 Repeating ﬂash setting of master ﬂash unit kD-49C–23 Power zoom off kD-57FX/DX selection kD-62 AF-assistilluminator/ﬂash ﬁring off kD-58C–24 Custom functions and settingsReady-lightsetting on remote ﬂash units kD-42 ISO sensitivity kD-60C–25 “My menu” setting kC-26Reset custom setting LCD panel contrast kF-9How to set “My menu” Press EXIT to exit custom settingMy menu Custom functions and settingsLow battery power indicator External power sources optionalBatteries Replacing/recharging batteriesStandby function to conserve battery power BatteriesC–28 DFlash modes and functions Setting the i-TTLmode i-TTLmodePress the MODE button Rotate selector dial to indicated or Press the OK button to confirmtMonitor pre-ﬂashes SB-900flash shooting distance rangei-TTLmode tChanging camera’s metering modeSetting the Auto aperture flash mode Press the OK button to confirm the settingAuto aperture flash indicate orAuto aperture flash tMonitor pre-ﬂashesTaking a picture in Auto aperture flash mode while reading the flash shootingready-lightis on, then shoot With the camera’s exposure mode setSetting the Non-TTLauto mode Non-TTLauto flashPress the MODE button Rotate selector dial to indicatetMonitor pre-ﬂashes Non-TTLauto flash Taking a picture in Non-TTLauto flash modeor “M” Manual Press the Function buttonSetting the Distance-prioritymanual flash Press OK button to confirm the settingDistance priority manual flash D–11Distance priority manual flash Shooting in Distance priority manual flash modeSet the aperture on the camera D–12D–13 vInsufﬁcient light for correct exposureSetting Manual mode Manual modeD–14 Rotate selector dial to indicateTaking a picture in Manual mode Set the camera’s exposureAuto or “M” Manual Determine the flash outputSetting the ﬂash output level Manual modeD–16 Setting the Repeating flash Repeating flashindicate D–17Repeating flash D–18Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame Shooting with Repeating flash Set the camera’s exposure mode to “M” ManualD–19 Press the Function buttonSet the shutter speed D–20vExposure compensation in Repeating ﬂash mode Repeating flashD–21 D–22 ISO sensitivity factorsGuide number GN at ISO 100; m/ft D–23 Calculating the correct apertureObtaining the correct ﬂash output level Calculating the shooting distanceSwitching illumination pattern Center-weightedD–24 StandardTo set/confirm illumination pattern D–25Setting the flash head Bounce flash operationD–26 Setting the SB-900’sflash mode Setting the camera’s apertureAdjust the flash head and shoot tSetting the aperture in bounce ﬂash operationtUsing the built-inbounce card Setting the built-inbounce cardBounce flash operation D–28vNotes when using the Nikon Diffusion Dome D–29tShooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome Attaching the Nikon Diffusion DomeTaking close-upphotographs with bounce-downflash D–30Setting the built-in wide-flashadapter Taking close-upswith bounce-downflashmode and metering mode Set the SB-900’sflash modetWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ft vNotes on using a wideangle lensTaking close-upphotographs with bounce-downflash D–32Using color filters vNotes on using color ﬁltersFlash photography with color filters D–33How to use color filters Flash photography with color filtersFold along the line marked on the color filter Place the filter holder on theConfirm the color filter indicator is displayed D–35D–36 Flash photography with color filtersMaking flash output level compensation Press the OK buttonMaking exposure compensation D–38In i-TTLand Auto Aperture ﬂash mode In Non-TTLauto ﬂash and Manual ﬂash modeWireless multiple flash shooting D–39tMaster ﬂash unit and remote ﬂash units Wireless multiple flash shooting vNotes on setting a remote ﬂash unitvNotes on setting up the remote ﬂash units Notes on remote flashUsing the Speedlight Stand D–41D–42 Wireless multiple flash shootingFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Mechanism of the Advanced Wireless LightingD–43 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash set-upin the Advanced Wireless LightingD–44 Setting the SB-900to Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-900asD–45 the master flash unitD–46 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingFlash modes and functions Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting turn the selector dial to choosethe desired flash output level OK buttontCommander function D–48Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Repeating flash shooting D–49LCD display in the repeating flash mode SU-4type wireless multiple flash shooting D–50Suitable cameras and Speedlights in the SU-4type wireless multiple flash operation D–51auto mode manual modeSU-4type wireless multiple flash shooting vCanceling monitor pre-ﬂashesD–52 Set up all Speedlights both to A Aperture-PriorityAuto orM Manual master and remote flash units asAdjusting the ﬂash output level manually D–54SU-4type wireless multiple flash shooting Available functions to be set on the camera D–55Auto FP High-SpeedSync mode Flash Value Lock FV LockAvailable functions to be set on the camera D–56Rear-curtainsync Power zoom function Setting the zoom position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function Flash shooting support functionsNotes on using the AF-AssistIlluminator Flash shooting support functionsAF-AssistIlluminator D–58tUsing the SB-900 off-camera D–59AF-assistilluminator/ﬂash ﬁring off tFor cameras having a built-inSpeedlightSetting the ISO sensitivity Setting the ISO sensitivity manuallySetting the test ﬁring Test firing functionModeling illuminator function D–61operation kD-50 Automatic switching between FX-/DX-format Manual switching of light distribution angleFX/DX selection D–62Page Page For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras For use with i-TTLcompatible COOLPIX camerasPage Page Troubleshooting Problems with the SB-900Problem SolutionWarning indicators Warning indicatorSolution CauseTroubleshooting Microcomputer characteristicsvNotes for battery temperature Notes on continuous flash shootingMaximum number of continuous ﬁrings Temperature warning indicators Thermal Cut-outThermal Cut-out:On FThermal Cut-out:OffCleaning agents when cleaning the SpeedlightTips on Speedlight care WARNING #Notes on batteries Notes on handling batteriesNi-MH batteries Suitable batteriesCharacteristics of the LCD panel Adjusting the LCD panel’s contrastAbout the LCD panel LCD panel illuminator ON/OFFUpdating firmware F–10Cameras compatible with SB-900firmware update Optional accessories F–11Speedlight Stand AS-21 Color Filter Set SJ-3Optional accessories External power sourceConnecting to an external power source F–12F–13 SpeciﬁcationsExternal BatteriesSpecifications F–14F–15 Specifications F–16In FX-format,standard illumination pattern F–17 Angle of coverage in FX-formatAngle of coverage in DX-format Guide number table F–18Specifications F–19 Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/ftGuide number table in FX-format Guide number table in DX-formatF–20 SpecificationsGuide number table with Auto FP High-SpeedSync F–21 Symbol IndexF–22 Page Index F–24Page TT8F01 2008 Nikon Corporation8MSA3211-01