Sony HVL-F42AM - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash Bedienungsanleitung

HVL-F42AM 3-285-951-11(1)

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Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

future reference.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of

batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal.

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 interior is exposed.

• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the

product is touched.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

Read and understand all instructions before using.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended

while in use.

Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot

parts.

English

WARNING

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Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the

appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been

examined by a qualified serviceman.

Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop

cord loosely around appliance when storing.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this

appliance in water or other liquids.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this

appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when

service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can

cause electric shock when the appliance is used

subsequently.

The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by

the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons.

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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash

fires.

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For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European

countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this

product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be

handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural

resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this

product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household

waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU

Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku

Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product

safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given

in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

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.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 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 interference by one or more of following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into 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.

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Table of Contents

Features .................................................................................................... 7

Name of parts .......................................................................................... 8

Preparations

Inserting batteries .................................................................................. 10

Attachment and removal of the flash unit ............................................. 12

Turning on the power ............................................................................ 14

Changing the flash mode ....................................................................... 16

Basics

Program auto flash (The basics) ............................................................ 17

Recording modes ................................................................................... 20

Applications

Zoom flash coverage ............................................................................. 22

Changing the power level (LEVEL) ...................................................... 26

Test-flash ............................................................................................... 27

Bounce flash .......................................................................................... 28

AF illuminator ....................................................................................... 31

Manual flash (M) ................................................................................... 32

High-speed sync (HSS) ......................................................................... 34

Wireless flash mode (WL) ..................................................................... 36

Custom setting ....................................................................................... 44

Additional Information

Flash range ............................................................................................. 49

Notes on use .......................................................................................... 52

Maintenance .......................................................................................... 53

Specifications ........................................................................................ 54

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Before use

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

This flash unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof.

Do not place this flash unit in the following locations

Regardless of whether this flash unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any of

the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

• Placing this flash unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on

dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction.

• Locations with excessive vibration

• Locations with strong electromagnetism

• Locations with excessive sand

In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust clouds

occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.

This may lead to a malfunction.

Features

• A compact flash that provides a flash output with a maximum guide number 42

(105 mm position, ISO 100 · m).

• Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced Distance

Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of the

background or subject.

• Enables High-speed Sync.

• Provides many functions such as bounce flash, manual flash, etc.

• This flash unit supports flash coverage to a focal length of 16mm by using the

built-in wide panel when the flash is triggered.

• Corrects the white balance automatically using the color temperature

information.*

• Adjusts the optimum flash coverage according to the image sensor size of the

camera.*

* When Sony digital single-lens reflex camera (other than the DSLR-A100) is used.

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Name of parts

ABuilt-in wide panel (page 24)

BFlashtube

CWireless control signal receiver

(page 36)

DAF illuminator (page 31)

EMounting-foot release button

(page 13)

FMounting foot (page 12)

GBounce indicator (page 28)

HBounce lock release button

(page 28)

IDisplay panel (page 9)

JControl panel (page 9)

KBattery-chamber door (page 10)

LMini-stand (page 39)

Remove the protective sheet from the

front of the AF illuminator before use.

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Display panel/Control panel

ALow-battery lamp (page 11)

BFlash-OFF lamp (page 16)

CFlash-ON lamp (page 16)

DWireless flash lamp (page 36)

EHigh-speed-sync lamp

(page 34)

FMODE button (page 16)

GHSS button (page 34)

HTEST button (page 27)

The status while the lamp is lit

Amber: Flash ready

Green: Proper exposure

Red: Overheating

IPOWER switch (page 14)

JLEVEL button (page 26)

KZOOM button (page 22)

LZOOM lamp (page 22)

MLEVEL lamp (page 26)

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Inserting batteries

The HVL-F42AM may be powered by :

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries*

• Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries*

* Batteries are not supplied.

Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in

the specified charger unit.

1Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

2Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the

diagram.

3Close the battery-chamber door.

• Follow the reverse steps when opening the battery-chamber door.

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