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14 care and maintenance, 52af-1 – Metz MECABLITZ 52 AF-1 digital Pentax User Manual

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14 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.

14.1 Firmware updates

The firmware version (V.10 in the example) of
the flash unit is shown in the start screen
after switching on.

The flash unit’s firmware can be updated
through the USB port

ቭ and adjusted to the

technical requirements of future cameras
(Firmware Update).

For more information, visit the Metz homepa-
ge at www.metz.de.

14.2 Conditioning the flash capacitor

The flash capacitor built into the flash unit
undergoes a physical change when the devi-
ce 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.

14.3 Reset

The flash unit can be reset to the factory set-
tings when delivered.

Setting procedure

• Press the

ቨ button as often as it takes

for the selection menu to appear.

• Press the

sensor button on the

touch display.

• Press the

sensor buttons on the

touch display and select "RESET".

• Press the

sensor button on the touch

display.

• Press the

sensor button on the touch

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 !

ON

RESET

D

SERVICE

ROTATION

RESET

Off

RESET

On

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