Metz MZ-1i - Manual (Page 17)

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7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation
The Metz A remote operation can be used with system, standard, old
mechanical and medium-format cameras.
The only precondition is that all cameras feature a synch
contact/socket, and are equipped with a 301 Standard Foot or SCA
adapter.
Setting procedure for Metz A remote operation:
• Adjust the camera to manual mode as explained in the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Set a shutter synch speed of 1/60th sec. or slower on the camera.
• Switch on the master flashgun (controller) attached to the camera with the
main switch ቢ.
• Adjust the operating mode selector ቯ to A.
• Press the Remote button ብ on the mecablitz mounted on the camera. The
distance values on the LC display disappear.
• Select the controller address Co 1 or Co 2 with the + button
ቪ.
• Fit the 40 MZ-.. slave units with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter; switch on with the
main switch and adjust to TTL. The 40 MZ-.. slaves are now in slave mode. Sepa-
rate the 50 MZ-5 slaves from the controller, and switch on with the main switch.
• Press the manual firing button ተ on the controller attached to the camera,
and fire a test flash.
• The slave will respond with a delayed flash, thereby indicating that it is ready for
operation. All slave units simultaneously acknowledge operating readiness when
several slaves are being jointly used. If you find that a slave unit does not res-
pond, this may indicate that the sensor
ᕦ on the slave did not receive a light pul-
se. Turn the flashgun in such a manner that the sensor
ᕦ can receive the light
pulse from the master flash (controller). Now fire another test flash. A
particularly short distance between master flash and slave can result in over-
modulation of the sensor. In this case widen the distance and repeat the test flash.
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7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation
Proceed as described in ch. 7 to check and change the slave address, and to
switch off automatic remote operation. To assess the overall lighting conditions,
press the ML button
ባ for at least 2 seconds. This willl trigger a modelling light
(approx. 4 seconds). All slaves (40 MZ-1(i) and MZ-3 with SCA 3080 M-1 adap-
ter) likewise emit a modelling light.