Metz Mecablitz 54 MZ-3 - Manual (Page 14)

• Power Pack P 50 (optional accessory in preparation)
Offers microprocessor-controlled battery monitoring
and charge level indication (with discharge function).
2.2.2 Exchanging batteries
• Switch off the mecablitz with its main switch.
• Push the battery compartment cover down and fold
open.
• Insert the batteries in conformity with the indicated
battery symbols and close the battery compartment
cover.
CAUTION: When loading batteries ensure cor-
rect polarity as indicated by the symbols on the
battery compartment cover (Fig. 2).
Exhausted batteries must not be thrown in the
dustbin! Help protect the environment and dis-
pose of exhausted batteries at the appropriate
collecting points.
2.3 Switching the flash unit on and off (Fig. 3)
The flash unit is switched on with the main switch. In the
upper ON position, the flash unit is permanently
3) on and
the power indicator is lit.
3) See also „12.3 Automatic shut-off“
When a key appears on the LC display, please
refer to „12.2 Locking and unlocking the con-
trols“.
To turn off the flash unit push the main switch down to
the bottom position. If your mecablitz is not going to be
used for an extended period of time, we recommend the
following:
- Switch off the flash unit with the main switch.
- Remove the power source (batteries).
2.4 Operating concept
2.4.1 Selecting and setting the flash mode TTL / A /
M / (stroboscopic)
Select the flash mode TTL, A (Auto), M (Manual) or
(stroboscopic) by depressing the Mode button repeatedly
until the icon of the required mode flashes on the dis-
play. Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow
for storage. The selected operating mode will be auto-
matically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the setting
disk is not pressed. After storage the icon of the selected
mode will be continuously displayed (without flashing).
Note: The individual flash modes are explained in a
separate chapter!
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Fig. 2 / Figura 2 / Grabado 2
Fig. 3 / Figura 3 / Grabado 3
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