Konica Minolta MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D) Bedienungsanleitung

PROGRAM FLASH
MAXXUM FLASH
5600HS (D)
EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this
product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries),
short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when dis-
posing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery dispos-
al.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young
children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the inte-
rior is exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage cir-
cuit inside the product is touched. Take your flash to a Konica
Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUTION
Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot
when the flash fires.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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CONTENTS
CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS..............................................................6
NAMES OF PARTS.................................................................................8
BASIC OPERATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES.....................................................................12
Checking Batteries ......................................................................13
ATTACHING AND REMOVAL................................................................14
AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM......................................................15
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS ............................................................16
Flash Range ................................................................................18
EXPOSURE MODES ............................................................................19
A Mode Flash ..............................................................................19
S Mode Flash ..............................................................................19
M Mode Flash .............................................................................20
Flash Sync Speed........................................................................21
APPLICATIONS
ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE..................................................................23
TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH........................................................26
BOUNCE FLASH...................................................................................28
CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE).....................31
DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR ................................................................32
AF ILLUMINATOR.................................................................................33
MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS..........................................................34
MANUAL FLASH (M).............................................................................36
HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS) ..................................................................38
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE...................................................40
Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash ...............................................41
Wireless Flash Range .................................................................42
Notes On Wireless Flash ............................................................44
[1] Using The Built-In Flash ........................................................46
[2] Using Two Flash Units ...........................................................48
[3] Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller ...............................52
CONNECTING CAMERAAND FLASH BY CABLE ..............................55

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Thank you for purchasing the MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH
5600HS (D).
The MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) provides the maxi-
mum guide number 56, a high-intensity light source, and a wide
range of functions in a compact body, and is designed for use with
Konica Minolta auto-focus single lens reflex cameras.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. We
hope that you will continue to be satisfied by our products.
SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)......................................................58
MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)...................................................................60
RESET TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................64
CUSTOM FUNCTION............................................................................65
Wireless channel setting
Flash range units (m/ft)
Time to auto power off
Time to auto power off when using wireless
Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set
APPENDIX
USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS...........................69
ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................72
CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING............................................................74
PERFORMANCE...................................................................................76

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CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS
Cameras
This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D)
as attached to one of the following cameras.
MAXXUM
9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 70, 50, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi,
STsi, QTsi
DYNAX
9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 3L, 60, 40, 30, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505siSuper, 505si,
500siSuper, 500si, 404si, 303si, 300si
DiMAGE
A2, A1, Z2, Z1, 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5
When attaching to another Maxxum series camera, a Dynax series
camera, a Vectis series camera, or a Dimâge series digital camera,
read the main section of this manual while referring to ‘Use in
Combination with Other Products’ on page 69.
Flash Units
For convenience, classify the following as D flash units when using
multiple flash units for wireless flash photography, etc.
MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D)
MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D)

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This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with
the Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Dimage series cameras. It
cannot be attached to other Konica Minolta cameras.
Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers
cannot be guaranteed. Konica Minolta takes no responsibility for
accidents or malfunctions due to use with such cameras.
This manual contains information on products and accessories
available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information
on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica
Minolta service facility.
This mark below the flashtube certifies that this product
meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) con-
cerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE
stands for conformité Européenne (European conformity).

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NAMES OF PARTS
Built-in wide angle
adapter (25)
Flashtube
AF illuminator (33)
Wireless/Remote
control-signal
receiver (42)
Terminal cap
Inside terminal
Accessory terminal (55)
External-power terminal (72)
Mounting-foot-release
button (14)
Mounting foot
Bounce indica-
tor (28)
Data panel (10)
Control panel (9)
Bounce lock-release
button (28)
Battery-chamber door
(12)
Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page.
Flash Unit Diagram
Remove protective plastic from front of AF illuminator before using.

Control Panel
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Select button
Mode button
Data-panel
illuminator (32)
Flash on/off button (15)
Flash-ready lamp (17)
Zoom (flash-coverage)
selection button (24)
+ button
– button
Test-flash button
(26) / Modeling-
flash button (26)
Test-flash mode selection
(26)/Hold switch (26)

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NAMES OF PARTS
High-speed-sync
indicator (38)
Flash-range-warning indicators (18)
Wireless/Remote controller
indicator (48)
Flash-ok indicator (17)
Wireless/Remote flash
indicator (46-54)
TTL indicator (36)
Manual-flash-control
indicator (36)
Ratio-flash indicator
(50, 53, 56)
Multiple-flash
indicator (60)
Custom indicator
(65)
Power-level indicator (58)
Flash on/off indicators
(16)
Low-battery
indicator (13)
ft/m indicator
(66)
Hz indicator (60)
Bounce indica-
tor (28)
TIMES indicator
(61)
mm indicator (23)
Zoom/Multiple-flash-
repetition display (61)
Manual-zoom indicator (24)
Flash-range (18)/Multiple-flash-
frequency display (60)
Data Panel
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