Sony FA-ST1AM - Manual

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Printed on 70% or more rectcled paper
using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
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3-216-608-03 (1)
Sync Terminal Adaptor
Adaptateur de borne de
synchronisation
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
FA-ST1AM
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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3V CR1220
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60 V
3V CR1220
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34 25 55 mm
22 g
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-20  C +60  C
FA-ST1AM 1
3V CR1220
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108-0075 1-7-1
0570-00-0770
PHS 0466-38-0231
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FA-ST1AM
English
Before operating the product, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, replace the
battery with a Sony CR1220 lithium battery. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble or dispose of in fire.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material  special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
For the Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the
limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
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.
Notes on use
A note about the battery
 Depending on the time elapsed since manufacture
of the batteries, their life may vary from the values
described in this operating instructions, even if this unit
is provided with new batteries. We recommend having
spare batteries. It should be noted that battery capacity
decreases as temperatures drop. Allow the battery
to return to normal room temperature to restore the
battery to its normal charge.
Operating temperature
 Rapid changes in temperature cause condensation to
form inside this unit. If you bring this unit directly in
from a cold environment to a warm environment, seal
the unit in a plastic bag while you are outdoors, and
try to extract as much air as you can from inside the
bag. You can remove the unit from the bag when the
air temperature around the bag has had a chance to
gradually rise.
Other cautions
 This unit is not waterproof. If it comes in contact with
water, wipe it dry with a clean cloth and take it to the
nearest Sony dealer immediately.
 Never attempt to disassemble this unit. Take it to the
nearest Sony dealer immediately for repair.
 When dirty, this unit may be cleaned with a clean, dry
cloth. Do not allow this unit to come in contact with
alcohol or other chemicals.
 Never leave this unit where it may be subjected to
extreme temperatures, such as the glove compartment
of a car, or to high humidity.
 Do not touch the unit with wet hands. This may cause
electric shock.
 Do not touch the sync terminal while connecting to the
flash.
Compatibility
 For details about this unit and digital single reflex
camera compatibility, refer to the following URL.
http://www.sony.net
 Identifying the parts
1 POWER switch
2 Release button
3 BATTERY CHECK lamp
4 BATTERY CHECK button
5 Mounting foot
6 Sync terminal
Battery capacity
Before using the battery, ensure that it has sufficient power
for the following operations.
1 Turn on the unit΄s power by sliding the
POWER switch to ON.
2 Hold down the BATTERY CHECK button.
 If the battery has a sufficient charge, the BATTERY
CHECK lamp (green lamp) will light while pressing
the BATTERY CHECK button.
 If the BATTERY CHECK lamp starts to blink,
the battery does not have a sufficient charge. It is
recommended that you change the battery. If the
BATTERY CHECK lamp does not light or blink, the
battery must be replaced.
 Using this unit
This unit can be used by attaching it to the flash with sync
cord using the following operations. This unit is designed
for use with flash units having a voltage of 60 V or less.
The sync terminal is compatible with both center positive
(normal polarity) and center negative (positive polarity)
flash units.
When using the flash with this unit, set the camera as
following.
 Set the exposure mode to M mode.
 Set the shutter speed equal to whichever is slower: 1/125
second or a recommended preset level, or to a slower
speed.
 When using the custom white balance, set the shutter
speed and aperture to the required exposure and use
a gray card for calibration. If you use a white card,
the light level will exceed the measurable light level.
“Custom WB error” will appear on the LCD screen of
the camera. If this message appears, it means that there
is unexpected value (when flashing close to the object or
exposing to a colorful object). It is recommended that
you set the white balance again to get a more correct
white balance value. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the digital single lens reflex camera.
 Flash metering correction is unavailable.
1 Slide the accessory shoe cap of the camera.
2 Turn off the unit΄s power and slide the
mounting foot into the auto-lock accessory
shoe of the camera.
 Slide the mounting foot of this unit firmly until it
clicks.
3 Plug the sync cord of the external flash unit
into the sync terminal of this unit.
 When connecting the sync cord to this unit, turn off
the power to the flash that is connected to the sync
cord. The flash unit may flash if the camera is turned
on while the sync cord is plugged into the sync
terminal.
4 Turn on the unit΄s power by sliding the
POWER switch to ON.
 Sync flash photography using an external flash is
available.
 Flash units with a low trigger voltage may not work.
 Regardless of whether there was a flash, battery power
is depleted by pressing the shutter button.
5 After use, turn off the unit΄s power and
remove the unit by sliding it in the direction
of arrow while pressing the release button.
 Changing the batteries
Use a button type 3V lithium battery (CR1220) with this
unit.
1 Slide the battery-chamber cover in the
direction of arrow to remove the cover.
 Turn off the power of this unit when replacing the
battery.
2 Insert a regular screwdriver or small, flat
and thin object, into the space between the
battery and adaptor body as illustrated.
Notes
 Do not insert your fingernail because you can be
injured.
 Do not insert an object that it is thicker than the
space because you can damage the unit.
 Do not apply excessive force to the terminal in the
battery-chamber by inserting anything.
3 Press the battery lightly with your finger
not to pop out it as illustrated and press the
battery with the regular screwdriver to the
direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
 Be careful not to pop out the battery when removing
it.
4 Put the battery + pole facing upward, and fit
the battery into its holder as illustrated.
5 Slide the battery-chamber cover in the
direction of arrow until it clicks to secure the
cover in place.
Specifications
Voltage 60 V or less
Compatible with center-positive
and center negative polarities
Battery Button type 3V lithium battery
(CR1220)
Battery life Approx. 10,000 continuous releases
Dimensions (Approx.) 34 Ч 25 Ч 55 mm (w / h / d)
(1 3/8 Ч 1 Ч 2 1/4 inches)
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (Approx.) 22 g (0.8 oz)
Operating temperature 0 ˚C to +40 ˚C (+32 ˚F to +104 ˚F)
Storage temperature -20 ˚C to +60 ˚C
(-4 ˚F to +140 ˚F)
Included items Sync terminal adaptor
FA-ST1AM (1)
(A button type 3V lithium battery
(CR1220) installed)
Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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