Care And Maintenance; Firmware Updates; Conditioning The Flash Capacitor; Reset (Reset) - Metz mecablitz 52 AF-1 Canon digital Mode D'emploi

15 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.

15.1 Firmware updates

The firmware version (V.10 in the example) of
the flash unit is shown in the start screen
after switching on.
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The flash unit's firmware can be updated
CAN
through the USB port
technical requirements of future cameras
(Firmware Update).
For more information, visit the
Metz homepage at www.metz-mecatech.de

15.2 Conditioning the flash capacitor

The flash capacitor built into the flash unit
undergoes a physical change when the
device has not been used for a long time.
For this reason it is necessary to switch the
device every three months for approx.
10 mins. The power supplies must deliver
enough power so that flash standby lights up
no later than 1 min after switching on.
and adjusted to the
ROTATION
RESET
Off
On

15.3 Reset (RESET)

The flash unit can be reset to the factory set-
tings when delivered.
Setting procedure
D
• Press the
for the selection menu to appear.
SERVICE
• Press the
touch display.
• Press the
touch display and select "RESET".
RESET
• Press the
display.
ON
• Press the
RESET
display.
All settings are adopted immediately and
the flash unit is reset to its factory settings.
This will not affect the firmware updates for
the flash unit!
button as often as it takes
sensor button on the
sensor buttons on the
sensor button on the touch
sensor button on the touch
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