Special Functions; Bleep Function (Acoustic Alarm); Locking And Unlocking The Controls (Key Function); Automatic Shut-Off - Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4 Mode D'emploi

12. Special functions

The special functions of the mecablitz can be called, one after the other, by
depressing the Select button (Fig. 1), and they can be set, switched off
and stored with the setting disk
12.1 Bleep function (acoustic alarm)
The bleep function is used to acoustically indicate certain mecablitz func-
tions. It enables the photographer to concentrate fully on the subject without
being distracted by the need to observe additional visual status displays!
The bleep function acoustically indicates the following:
• Flash readiness
• Correct flash exposure
• Automatic shut-off of the flash
• Incorrect operation
Acoustic signal after the mecablitz has been switched on:
• A brief (approx. 2 sec.) uninterrupted bleep signal after the mecablitz has
been switched on indicates flash readiness.
Bleep signals after exposure:
• A brief (approx. 2 sec.) uninterrupted bleep signal immediately after shoot-
ing indicates that exposure was correct and that flash readiness continues.
If there is no bleep signal immediately after shooting the picture was un-
derexposed.
• An intermittent bleep signal immediately after shooting confirms correct
flash exposure, but flash readiness will only be re-established after a sub-
sequent (3 sec.) continuous bleep.
Bleep signals associated with settings in „A" automatic mode:
• A short bleep as an acoustic alarm is generated in the auto flash mode of
the mecablitz if the selected aperture and ISO setting exceed the permiss-
ible light control range. The auto aperture of the mecablitz is then automa-
tically adjusted to the next permissible value.
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(Fig. 1).
Setting the bleep function (Fig. 9):
1 Press the Select button (Fig. 1) repeatedly until the
2 Turn the setting disk (Fig. 1) and switch on the bleep function. „On"
appears on the LC display of the mecablitz. This setting will be stored when
the setting disk is briefly pushed in the direction of the arrow. The selected
setting will be automatically stored after 5 seconds if the setting disk is not
pushed.
Deactivating the bleep function (Fig. 9):
1 Press the Select button (Fig. 1) repeatedly until the
2 Turn the setting disk (Fig. 1) and switch off the bleep function. „OFF"
will then appear on the LC display of the mecablitz. Push the setting disk
briefly in the direction of the arrow to store this setting. The selected setting
is automatically stored after 5 seconds if the setting disk is not pushed.

12.2 Locking and unlocking the controls (key function)

The key function locks the Mode and Select buttons, as well as the setting
disk, from inadvertent resetting.
To lock the Mode and Select buttons press them simultaneously for approx. 3 se-
conds until the key icon appears on the display.
To unlock the Mode and Select buttons press them simultaneously for approx.
3 seconds until the key icon disappears from the display.
12.3 Automatic shut-off (Afb. 8)
To protect the batteries from unintentional discharge, the mecablitz can be set
to automatically switch off 1 minute or 10 minutes after the flash was acti-
vated for the last time (flash shot, setting procedure or tripping the camera's
shutter release).
The last used mode is retained after automatic shut-off so that it becomes
instantly available when the flash unit is switched on again.
If the mecablitz is equipped with the SCA 3xx2 adapter, it can be switched
on again merely by touching the camera's shutter release.
If the mecablitz is equipped with an SCA 3xx adapter or the SCA 301 stand-
icon flashes.
icon flashes.