Sunpak PZ40X SO - Manual (Page 5)

Installing the batteries
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1. Before installing the batteries, please check
that the power switch is in the "OFF" position. To
unlock the battery compartment, push lightly on
the center of the cover.
2. To open the battery compartment slide the
cover back (toward the rear of the unit) as
shown.
3. Insert two AA size batteries into the battery
c o m p a r t m e n t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e p o l a r i t y
indications " ". The battery compartment
is designed to prevent incorrect insertion. The
PZ40X will not operate if the batteries are
installed incorrectly.
4. Press the battery cover in and forward, until
it snaps into place. When the unit is switched
on, it will start charging with a slight humming
sound and the "Ready Light" will come on when
charging is completed.
5. To turn the power off slide the switch to the
"OFF" position. The "Ready Light" will go off and
the unit will not flash.
*Before mounting the flash unit onto the camera, please turn the flash unit off. If it
is turned on, the flash unit may self-fire, or damage the flash unit may result.
We recommend that you use Sunpak rechargeable NiMH (nickel metal-hydride)
batteries when possible. They provide shorter recycling times, an increased
number of flashes per set, as well as energy-saving benefits.
* The flash is ready to fire as soon as the Ready Light is lit. However, full power
will not be available for several seconds. We suggest that you wait a few seconds
after the Ready Light activates to achieve maximum output.
* If it takes longer than 30 seconds for the "Ready Light" to come back on, when
the flash is fired in Full Power Mode, replace the batteries with a fresh set.
Mounting the PZ40X to the camera
Automatic shut-down
In order to save battery life, the PZ40X automatically switches to the Power
Saving Standby Mode after about 5 minutes. The LCD panel will go blank and the
flash ready light will turn off.
To reactivate the flash, simply slide the switch to the "OFF" position and then back
to the "ON" position, or lightly depress the camera's shutter release. The flash
ready indicator will go on again after a brief delay.
* When using Sony alfa series cameras, lightly depress the camera's shutter
release, or simply slide the switch to the "OFF" position and then back to the "ON"
position.
* When using cameras other than Sony alfa series, push the ready button or
simply slide the switch to the "OFF" position and then back to the "ON" position.
* To get out of "Auto Power Save" mode, slide the power switch to the "OFF"
position. Then slide the switch to "ON" while holding the Zoom Button.
*When mounting or detaching the PZ40X from the camera, always make sure the
ON/OFF Switch is to the "OFF" position, or damage may occur.
1. Slip the unit onto the camera's hot shoe. Turn the knurled lock ring to firmly affix
the flash unit.
2. When the PZ40X is used with Sony alfa series cameras, the shutter speed is
set automatically. When used with other cameras, please set the shutter speed to
the appropriate flash sync speed (check your camera manual).