Phottix Mitros for Nikon - Manual (Page 4)

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Overheating Protection
The Phottix Mitros contains an overheating protection circuit that will slow flash
recycle time to avoid overheating-related damage. Approximately 20 full-power
flashes in a short amount of time will trigger this protection. A [ Hot! ] Icon will
appear when the overheating protection circuit is in operation.
To avoid further overheating or possible damage the flash will increase the re-
cycling time to assist in lowering the flash temperature. Wait 10 minutes before
using the flash.
If the flash continues to be used after the [ Hot! ] Icon appears and the flash does
not cool down a [ Stop ] icon will appear on the LCD. Cease using the flash and
wait 10 minutes for it to cool down.
Sync and USB Ports
1. The 3.5mm Sync Port can be used with a 3.5mm sync cable to trigger the flash
– from a flash trigger or camera. This port is input only – flash signals are not
output from this port. This port will only trigger the flash in Manual (M) mode,
no TTL information is gathered or used.
2. The USB port is used for firmware upgrades. Firmware announcements and
instructions will be made available on Phottix websites.
Status LED
Left LED: Flash-ready indicator. In Quick Flash Mode, the LED will flash green
when the flash has the minimum recycle charge. It will flash red when fully
charged.
Right LED: Flash exposure confirmation lamp. If a standard flash exposure is ob-
tained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light blue for approximately 3
seconds. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp doesn’t light, move closer to
the subject or increase the camera ISO setting.
The functions of the Right LED can be controlled though custom functions. (See
C.Fn 05 below)
External Battery Port
The External Battery Port is a proprietary Phottix design for use with Phottix
flash cables. The external port is compatible with the Nikon High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-9 or compatible models when the included adapter is used.
Please note:
- Batteries must be used in the flash even when an external battery pack is
used.
- Never use non-Nikon compatible battery packs.
Auto-Save Functions
The Phottix Mitros will remember flash settings. Mode, power levels, etc. will be
retained by the flash if it is turned off and then back on.
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Test Button
Pressing the test button will trigger the flash. This can be used for metering (in
manual mode only). In the Wireless Master Mode pressing the test button will
fire slave flashes on the same channel being controlled by the Master flash. Test
button output levels can be configured in TTL mode (see C.Fn 07 below).
Auto-Idle Functions
To save battery power the Phottix Mitros TTL Flash is equipped with Idle and
Auto Off modes.
1. In Non-Wireless Slave Modes: The flash will go into Auto Idle mode after 90
seconds if no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired. The flash LCD
will go blank. Half-pressing the camera shutter button or pressing the test but-
ton on the flash will wake up the Phottix Mitros.
2. In Wireless Slave Mode, the flash will go to Slave Idle Mode after 60 minutes if
no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired, “IDLE” will be displayed
on the flash LCD. Fully depressing the camera shutter button or pressing the
Master flash test button will wake up flashes in idle mode. Slave Idle Timer can
be changed from 60 minutes to 10 minutes (see C.Fn 10 below). The flash will go
into Slave Auto Off Mode after 8 hours if no buttons have been pressed or it has
not been fired after “IDLE” is displayed on the flash LCD. Pressing the test button
on the flash will wake it up. Slave Auto Off time can be changed from after 8
hours to after 1 hour (see C.Fn 11 below).
3. Disabling Idle mode (see C.Fn 01 below) will disable all Auto-Idle functions.
Modeling Flash
1. For compatible cameras pressing the depth-of-field preview button will fire
the flash continuously for 1 second. This Modeling Flash is useful for previewing
lighting effects.
2. Modeling Flash is available in all modes, TTL, Multi and Manual.
3. Modeling Flash can be used in both normal and wireless shooting and can be
set (see C.Fn 02 below).
Please note:
1. Overheating and damage can result from excessive use of the Modeling
Flash. Do not use more than 20 times in succession.
2. When overheated the flash will automatically increase charging time until
the flash temperature has decreased.
Autofocus (AF) Assist Light
1. In low light situations the Phottix Mitros’ built-in Auto Focus Assist Light will
illuminate to assist with focusing. The AF Assist Light on the front of the flash will
project a focusing target on the subject.
2. AF Assist Light functions can be set to ON or OFF (see C.Fn 08 below).
3. For Cameras with a Built-in AF-assist light, the flash’s AF-assist light will take
priority (see below- Built-in Camera AF-assist Light )