Power Supply; Suitable Batteries; Replacing Batteries - Metz MECABLITZ 20 C-2 Mode D'emploi

3. Power supply

3.1 Suitable batteries

The flash can be operated with any of the fol-
lowing batteries:
• 2 NiCad batteries1.2 V, type IEC KR 15/51
(KR6, size AA). They permit very fast recy-
cling and are economical in use because
they are rechargeable.
• 2 nickel-metal-hydride batteries 1.2 V, type
HR6 (size AA). They have a significantly hig-
her capacity than NiCad batteries and are
less harmful to the environment (no cad-
mium).
• 2 alkaline-manganese dry-cell batteries
1.5 V, type IEC LR6 (size AA). Maintenance-
free power source for moderate power
requirements.
Do not use lithium batteries! Their higher
cell voltage may damage the electronic
system of the flash unit.
Remove the batteries from the flash if the flash
unit is not going to be used for an extended
period of time.

3.2 Replacing batteries

The batteries are exhausted if the recycling
time (elapsing from the triggering of a full-
power flash to the moment the flash ready
indicator lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.
• Turn off the flash by its main switch.
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