Digital Concepts 418AF - Manual

DIGITAL SLAVE FLASH
Item #418AF
For Use with Digital or Film Cameras
Your Digital Slave Flash will work with cameras that have a built in hot shoe, by connecting
this device to the camera’s hot shoe and switching the unit to NORMAL mode. If your camera
does not have a built in hot shoe this unit can be used by switching to Slave On mode. This
device features four slave modes that allow it to work with cameras that fire their built-in flash
instantaneously as well as cameras that have single or multiple flash red-eye reduction
systems. Please check your camera’s owner’s manual to determine which flash system your
camera has.
Remote Flash Photography (for cameras that do not have a built in hot shoe)
Put the Mode Select Switch in the Slave On position, and then place the Function Switch to
one of the S1, S2, S3, or S4 positions to match your camera’s flash system using the
definitions listed below:
S1: Instant synchronization. This device fires after it senses the first flash fired from the
camera.
S2: This device fires after it senses the second flash fired from the camera.
S3: This device fires after it senses the third flash fired from the camera.
S4: This device fires after it senses the fourth flash fired from the camera.
*After the green Ready light glows the device is ready to use. You should now switch the
flash of your camera to “On”.
*Point your camera towards the subject you are photographing and take a picture after both
flashes indicate they are ready for operation. The ready lights on both flashes should be
glowing in order to begin.
*The Digital Slave Flash will automatically fire each time the camera’s flash fires.
You may also wish to use the Digital Slave Flash as an extra light, in order to illuminate the
object you are photographing from a different angle than your camera’s built in flash. To do
so, simply place your Digital Slave Flash where you might want an extra light to be, and follow
the above instructions.
Direct Hot Shoe Photography (for cameras with a built in hot shoe)
If your camera has a built in hot shoe, you can directly mount your Digital Slave Flash to your
camera. Once you do so, put the Mode Select Switch in the Normal position and wait for the
Ready light to glow on your Digital Slave Flash, and proceed to take a photo.
Inserting Batteries (batteries not included)
Your Digital Slave Flash requires 4 AA batteries. Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries should be used
only. Do not use Ni-Cd batteries. To insert batteries correctly, first remove the battery cover
from the Digital Slave Flash. Then insert the batteries by following the directions on the
diagram inside the battery compartment. Close the battery cover once your batteries are
properly inserted.
Replacing Your Batteries
If the green READY light on your Digital Slave Flash does not glow within 20 seconds then the
batteries are overly drained and need to be replaced, or recharged if possible. It is
recommended that you remove the batteries from your Digital Slave Flash when the unit is not
in use for extended lengths of time.