Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-1 digital - Manual (Page 102)

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13.2 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
switch the unit on for approximately
10 minutes at least once every three
months. The power supplied by the
power source must be sufficient to cause
the flash readiness indicator to light up
no more than one minute after the flash
unit is switched on.
14 Troubleshooting
If the flash unit does not function as it
should, switch it off for approx.
10 seconds via the
ቢ button. Check
the camera setings and that the flash
unit stand is fitted correctly in the
accessory shoe.
Replace the batteries with new or freshly
charged batteries.
The flash unit should function normally
again once it is switched back on. If this
is not the case, contact your local dealer.
Below is a list of some of the problems
that may occur when the flash unit is
used. For each item, possible causes
and remedies for the problem are listed.
The AF measuring beam of the flash unit is
not activated.
• The flash unit is not ready for firing.
• The camera is not in
„Single–AF (S)“
or „ONE SHOT“ mode.
• The camera supports only its own inter-
nal AF measuring beam.
• Some cameras support the AF measu-
ring beam in the flash unit only with the
camera’s central AF sensor. If a periphe-
ral AF sensor is selected, then the AF
measuring beam will not be activated in
the flash unit.
Activate the central AF sensor.
The reflector position is not automatically
adjusted to the current zoom position of
the lens.
• The camera is not transmitting any digi-
tal data to the flash unit.
• There is no exchange of data between
the flash unit and the camera.
Tap the camera’s shutter release.
• The camera is equipped with a lens wit-
hout CPU.
• The main reflector is swivelled out of its
locked normal position.
• The wide-angle diffuser folds out from
the main reflector.
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