Preparing The Flashgun For Use; Attaching The Flashgun To A Camera; Power Supply; Battery Replacement - Metz MECABLITZ 45 CL-1 NiMH Mode D'emploi

2. Preparing the flashgun for use

2.1 Attaching the flashgun to a camera

The macablitz must always be connected to the X contact on the camera or
the synchronization selector must be set to X.
Always switch off the camera and the flashgun before mounting or
removing the flashgun.
Mounting the flashgun:
• Fasten the camera bracket with the bracket screw to the camera's tripod
bush. For medium- and large-format cameras we recommend the use of
the 70-35 bracket (optional accessory).
• Insert the camera bracket into the rapid-action catch of the holder block
until it is audibly engaged.
• Secure the camera bracket with the locking screw.
• Connect the synch cable to the flashgun and camera.

2.2 Power supply

The flash unit can be operated with:
• Metz NiMh battery pack 45-56, or
• Metz NC battery pack 45-40 (optional extra), or
• 6 alkaline manganese batteries IEC LR 6 (AA-type) in the battery holder
45-39 (optional extra), or
• Power Pack P 50 / P76 (optional extra)
Do not use lithium cells! Their higher voltage would damage the flash
unit's electronic system. Only use the permitted power sources (see
above). Warranty claims for faults and damage to the flash unit arenot
accepted if they were caused by the use of accessories from other
manufacturers.

2.3 Battery replacement

Press the two locking keys of the battery housing, and pull out of the flashgun
(fig. 4a). To return the battery housing press the two locking keys together
and press into the handle-mount grip of the flashgun until it audibly engages.

2.3.1 Exchanging the batteries

Press together the smooth locking keys of the dismantled battery housing
(only with BAT-version, otherwise optional extra) and remove the lid (fig. 4b).
Insert new batteries in conformity with the polarity symbols indicated in the
base of the housing. Return the lid and lock in again.
Spent batteries must not be thrown into the domestic waste! Help keep
the environment clean and discard spent batteries at corresponding
collecting points!
The battery housing must not be fitted with NiCad/NiMH batteries! The
contacts of the battery housing are only intended for alkaline manganese
batteries.
The lower resistance of NiCad/NiMH batteries means that more cur-
rent can flow, and this can damage the flashgun. The Battery Pack
has special contacts which do not allow the flow of high currents.

2.3.2 Operation with the NiMH battery pack 45-56

Battery notes
• The battery pack must be charged before it is used for the first time.
• The battery pack reaches its maximum capacity only after several
charge/discharge cycles.
• Avoid deep-discharging of the battery pack. Never attempt to fully
discharge the battery pack (with a lamp or similar load). Deep-
discharging may destroy the battery pack.
• Rechargeable batteries discharge themselves gradually even if they
are not used. The self-discharge rate increases at higher ambient
temperatures. We therefore recommend that you store the battery
pack at a temperature of 2 °C to 8 ° C (e.g. in a refrigerator).
• Keep the battery pack charged and recharge it at suitable intervals.
• Protect the battery pack against frost and heat!
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