Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 digital Nikon - Manual (Page 112)

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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 deactivated.
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 expo-
sure 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 posi-
tion of the reflector, then use the (-) and (+) keys to enter the necessary set-
tings.
• Press „Return“ to save your settings. If the „Return“ key is not pressed,
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.
The slave flash unit must be adjusted to the same remote channel as the
master flash unit! The slave operating mode (TTL remote or manual
remote) cannot be set on the slave flash unit, because this is controlled
automatically by the master flash unit!
• Press „Return“ to save your settings. If the „Return“ key is not pressed,
the settings will be saved automatically after approximately 5 seconds.
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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 measu-
ring beam will also blink on the slave flash units when they are flash ready.
Activate audio signals (beep) if desired (see 7.2).
• Press the manual firing button ቲ on the master flash unit to fire a test 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 simultane-
ously 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 ቦ and adjusted
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 appear on the
display panel. After about 3 seconds the display reading will return to the facto-
ry setting.
This will not affect the firmware updates for the flash unit.
22.3 Flash capacitor forming
The flash capacitor built into the flash unit undergoes physical change if the unit
is not switched on for a prolonged period. For this reason it is necessary to
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