Minolta 3600HS D user guide

PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH

3600HS (D

)

BASIC OPERATION

APPLICATIONSAPPENDIX

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in Malaysia

9222-8842-10 MM-A009

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

• Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries), short, or disassemble.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.

• Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal.

Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

• the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.

• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take your flash to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. It cannot be attached to other Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Minolta takes no responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with such cameras.

The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before September 2000. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date.

This mark below the flashtube certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformité Européenne (European conformity).

CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS.................................................................................6

BASIC OPERATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES.....................................................................10

Checking Batteries ......................................................................11

ATTACHING AND REMOV AL................................................................12

AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM......................................................13

P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS............................................................14

EXPOSURE MODES ............................................................................17

A Mode Flash ..............................................................................17

S Mode Flash ..............................................................................17

M Mode Flash .............................................................................18

Flash Sync Speed........................................................................18

APPLICATIONS

FLASH COVERAGE..............................................................................20

Zoom Flash Coverage (AUTO) ....................................................20

Zoom Flash Coverage (MANUAL) ...............................................21

Wide Angle Adapter.....................................................................22

BOUNCE FLASH...................................................................................23

HIGH-SPEED SYNC [HSS]...................................................................26

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [WL]...........................................28

AF ILLUMINATOR.................................................................................35

TIME TO AUTO POWER OFF..............................................................36

APPENDIX

USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS ...........................39

FLASH RANGE.....................................................................................42

CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING............................................................44

PERFORMANCE...................................................................................46

Thank you for purchasing our product and for taking time to read your owner’s manual.

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Control Panel

Auto lamp (14)

Flash-on lamp (13)

Flash-ready lamp (15)

Bounce lamp (23)

High-speedsync lamp (26)

Zoom (flashcoverage) lamps (21)

Low-battery lamp (11)

NAMES OF PARTS

Flash Unit Diagram

Bounce indicator (23)

Control panel (7)

Battery-chamber door (10)

Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page.

Wireless/Remote flash lamps (28)

Manual-zoom lamp (21)

Flash on/off button (13)

Zoom (flash-coverage) selection button (21)

Wireless/Remote flash button (28)

High-speed-sync button (26)

Flash-off lamp (13)

Wide Angle Adapter (22)

Mounting-foot-release button (12)

Mounting foot

Flashtube

Wireless/Remote control-signal receiver (28)

AF illuminator (35)

Please peel off the protective film on the front of the flash.

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BASIC OPERATION

The section explains preparations for use of the flash, and the basic details of taking photos.

• Automatic flash generates a flash only as necessary. Fill flash generates a flash with each photo.

This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 3600HS (D) as attached to one of the following cameras.

Maxxum 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 505siSuper, 500si, 500siSuper, 404si, 303si, 300si

When attaching to another Maxxum series camera, a Dynax series camera, a Vectis series camera, or a Dimâge series digital camera, read the main section of this manual while referring to ‘Use in Combination with Other Products’ on page 39.

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Checking Batteries

The low-battery lamp will light or blink on the control panel when the batteries are low.

We recommend replacing the batteries. The low-battery lamp at the rear of the unit is lit when batteries are low, but flash can be used.

When the low-battery lamp blinks at the rear of the unit, the batteries need to be replaced. Flash cannot be used. Insert new batteries.

• Check the orientation of the batteries if nothing glows when the flash on/off button is pressed.

BATTERIES

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The 3600HS (D) may be powered by :

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries

• Four AA-size lithium batteries

• Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit.

1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

3. Close the battery-chamber door.

• The indicator lamps are lit on the control panel. Press the flash on/off button if it is not lit.

2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram in the battery chamber.

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Power is supplied to this flash automatically (auto power on) in the following situations.

• When the camera is used with the flash attached.

• When the flash on/off button is pressed.

Power is switched off and the indicator lamps turn off automatically to save the batteries when the camera or flash is not used for four minutes (auto power off).

• When the flash is switched off (right diagram), the indicator lamps turn off after eight seconds, or after 60 minutes in the case of wireless flash (p. 29).

• The time of auto power off may be changed or be disabled. (p. 36).

AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM

Auto Power On

Auto Power Off

Film

Do not use high-speed film (rating in excess of ISO 1000). Use of such film increases the exposure error.

• The low-speed film limit is the same as that for the films specified for the camera. See the camera manual for details.

Flash on/off button

PREPARATION

ATTACHING AND REMOVAL

Attaching To The Camera

Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it stops.

• The flash is locked in place automatically.

• If the built-in flash in the camera is raised, lower it before fitting the flash unit.

Removing From The Camera

While pressing the mounting-foot release button , remove the flash .

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4. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button to take the photo.

• The flash is charged when the flashready lamp on the rear of the unit and in the camera viewfinder are both lit.

When the correct exposure has been obtained for the photo just taken:

• The flash-ready lamp blinks on the control panel.

• The indicator blinks in the camera viewfinder.

• The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete.

• Press the shutter-release button after checking that charging is complete when using the flash with the self-timer.

P MODE FLASH

P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS

1. Select the P mode on the camera.

2. Press the flash on/off button to glow the lamp [AUTO] [ON] or [ON].

3. Press the shutter-release button partway down.

• The indicator lamps, [AUTO] and [ON] glow with automatic flash.

• With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, automatic flash is used with full-auto, and fill flash when the P mode is selected.

• With the Maxxum/Dynax 9 and 800si, fill flash is used when the P mode is selected (automatic flash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si).

• With other cameras, automatic flash is used when the P mode is selected. Fill flash may be selected in the same way as the built-in flash in the camera.

• Only the lamp [ON] glows with fill flash.

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