Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 N digital Mode D'emploi page 112

• Use the UP and DOWN keys to select „Remote Master"
master operation, „Remote Slave"
OFF" to deactivate remote operation. The setting takes effect immediately.
• Press „Return" repeatedly to return the display to its normal reading. If
the „Return" key is not pressed, the display will switch back to normal
automatically after approximately 5 seconds.
21.2 Settings on the master flash unit
• Use the „Para" key to access, in succession, the settings for the master flash
unit M and the slave groups A, B, and C.
• While M, A, B or C is displayed, use the „Mode" key to set the flash mode
(TTL or M). If no flash mode is displayed, the master or group is deactiva-
ted.
When the master is deactivated, it assumes a control function only
and does not contribute to the exposure.
• The (-) and (+) keys may be used in TTL and A flash modes to set flash
exposure corrections of from -3 EV to +3 EV in one-third increments. In M
mode the (-) and (+) keys are used to set partial light output levels.
• Now use the „Para" key to open the remote channel Ch and the zoom
position of the reflector, then use the (-) and (+) keys to enter the necessary
settings.
• Press „Return" to save your settings. If the „Return"
sed, the settings will be saved automatically after approximately 5 seconds.
The settings for the slave group C are visible only as they are being
entered, as the system does not allow them to appear on the display
panel of the master flash unit after they have been saved.
21.3 Settings on the slave flash unit
• Use the „Para" key to select, in succession, the settings for choice of slave
group („Group"), the remote channel („Channel") and the reflector position
(„Zoom"). Use the (-) and (+) keys to set the desired slave group or remote
channel and the zoom position of the reflector.
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for slave operation, or „Remote
key is not pres-
The slave flash unit must be set to the same remote channel as the
master flash unit.
• Press „Return" to save your settings. If the „Return" key
sed, the settings will be saved automatically after approximately 5 seconds.
21.4 Testing remote operation
• Place the slave flash units in the desired positions for the shot.
• Wait for all of the flash units involved to become flash ready. The AF mea-
suring beam will also blink on the slave flash units when they are flash rea-
dy. Activate audio signals (beep) if desired (see 7.2).
• Press the manual firing button
flash. The slave flash units will respond in succession, according to slave
group, with a test flash. If a slave flash unit fails to fire a test flash, check the
settings for remote channel and slave group. Correct the position of the slave
flash unit so that it is able to receive the light from the master flash unit.
If the modelling light function ML (see 7.8) is set on the master flash
unit, then a modelling light will be fired from the slave flash units
simultaneously with the firing of the modelling light by the master.
22. Care and maintenance
Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth or silicon-treated cloth. Do not
use cleaning agents as these may damage the plastic parts.
22.1 Firmware updates
The flash unit's firmware can be updated through the USB port
sted to the technical requirements of future cameras (Firmware Update).
For more information, visit the Metz homepage at www.metz.de.
22.2 Reset
The flash unit can be reset to the factory settings. To do this, press the
„Mode" key and hold it down for approx. 3 seconds. „Reset" will then appe-
ar on the display panel. After about 3 seconds the display reading will return
to the factory setting.
is not pres-
on the master flash unit to fire a test
and adju-