Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-1 digital User Manual

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The rechargeable batteries/batteries are
empty or flat when the flash delay
exceeds 60 seconds (interval between
triggering a full output flash, e.g. in M,
and when the flash readiness indicator is
relit).

• Switch off the flash unit by pressing

the

ቢ button until all LED displays

are off.

• Remove the flash device from the came-

ra and slide the battery cover

ቫ

downwards.

• Insert the batteries and slide the batte-

ry cover

ቫ back into place.

Please ensure the batteries/rechargeable
batteries are inserted correctly by chek-
king against the symbols in the battery
compartment. Incorrect insertion can ter-
minally damage the unit. Risk of explosi-
on in event of improper use of batteries.
Always replace all batteries with the
same high-quality brand batteries of the
same capacity. Used batteries and
rechargeable batteries should not be dis-
posed of with domestic waste. Do your
bit for the environment and dispose of
used batteries/rechargeable batteries at
designated collections points.

3.3 Switching the flash unit

on and off

• Switch on the flash unit by pressing the

button

ቢ The unit will revert to the

last operating mode and the LED dis-
play will light up accordingly.

The button

flashes red in standby

mode. Switch off the flash unit by pres-
sing the button

ቢ until all LED dis-

plays are off.

In the event that the flash unit will not
be required for a longer period of time,
we recommend switching the unit off
by pressing the

ቢ button and remo-

ving the power supply (batteries,
rechargeable batteries).

3.4 Automatic unit

shut-off / Auto OFF

The flash unit is configured so that
10 minutes after -

• switching on,

• triggering the flash,

• lightly depressing the camera shutter

release,

TTL