Nikon PZ40X User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Please read and follow these essential safety procedures to prevent accidents,

injury t o yo ur se lf a nd others, as w el l as p ro pe rty damage. Re ad a ll t he se

instructions carefully to insure the safe use of your Sunpak flash unit.

WARNING Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol

whil e handl ing the product may result in lo ss of l ife or serious bodily inj ury.

Make sure to observe the instructions.

CAUTION Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol

while handling the p rodu ct may result in serious bodily injury or damage to

property. Make sure to observe the instructions.

WARNING Do not attempt to open, repair, or modify this unit. It contains

a high-voltage circuit, which may cause a fire, electric shock, or serious injury.

Do not use accessories other than those specified by TOCAD ENERGY CO., LTD.

. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock, or other injury.

Do not touch any exposed internal component of the unit if the unit is dropped or

damaged, or if foreign matter enters the unit.

Do not operate the unit near the eyes (especially those of infants).

Flashing the unit near someone's eyes may cause visual impairment. Make sure

to allow a minimum distance of about 3 feet (1 meter) or more from the subject,

especially when taking pictures of infants.

Make sure to install the batteries with correctly. When replacing batteries, replace

all the old batteries with a set of new batteries of same type and from the same

manufac tur er. U sing batterie s o f the wrong t ype or old ba tteries may r esult in

leakage, heat buildup, rupture, shortened service life, or loose connections. Keep

the unit away from beverages and other liquids, cosmetics or chemicals. Spills or

splashes of liquid entering the unit may cause a fire, electric shock, or injury.

Do not operate the unit in extremely humid environments, such as a bathroom or

near a humidifier. This may result in a fire, electric shock, or injury.

Do not operate the unit if there is any chance that a flammable or volatile gas is

present.

CAUTION Do not expose the unit to splashes, sprays or water droplets.

Do not expose batteries to a very hot environment.

Do not attempt to charge disposable batteries.

Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or where it can be exposed to high humidity.

This can result in excessive humidity inside the unit, which can cause damage to

or failure of the unit.

Do not store the unit in a dusty place; otherwise, subsequent use of the unit may

result in a fire or electric shock.

Do not place the unit in an unstable position, otherwise, the unit may fall or drop

accidentally, causing damage to the unit or personal injury.

Other Precautions

Do no t c l ea n th e u nit wi th b en z en e or ot her so lve n ts . T his ca n r e su l t i n

discoloration or deformation of the unit.

Stains or dirt should be removed with a soft dry cloth.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

● DO NOT EXPOSE TO SPLASHES OR DROPS OF WATER.

● BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS

INTENSE SUNLIGHT, FIRE, ETC.

● DI SP OS ABLE BAT TE RIES (S UC H AS C ARBON -Z IN C AN D A LKALI NE

CELLS) SHOULD NEVER BE CHARGED.

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Welcom e to the worldwi de famil y of Sun pak O wners. Your Sunp ak PZ40X is
specially designed for NIKON AF-SLRs as well as some Nikon type digital
cameras . The PZ40X c an a ls o work with c am er as having a n on -d ed ic ated,
single-contact hot shoe. Your new PZ40X has many unique features; please take
a few minutes to read this owner's manual carefully.
This owner's manual is written for four groups of NIKON cameras; Group A, B, C,
& D as follows:

Your NIKON Group

F5, F100, N90 series, F80, N80, F70D, N70

F4 series, F-801S, F-801, Pronea 6i, Pronea 600i

F60D, N60, F50D, N50

D-100

With came ras other than those li sted abov e, please verify c ompatibil ity and f unction b y
contacting your dealer or logging onto www.tocad.com

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Table of contents

I m p o r t an t S af e g ua r d s …………………………………………………………
New f e a t u r e s a n d f u nc t i o n s …………………………………………………
D e sc r i p ti o n o f P ar t s …………………………………………………………
Ins t a l l i ng t h e b a tte ry ……………………………………………………………
Mount in g the PZ 40 X to the C a m era ………………………………………
Automatic S hu td ow n ………………………………………………………………
Mode Select Button …………………………………………………………………
Po w e r Z o om Hea d  ………………………………………………………………
Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras ……………………………………………
M u l t i- a re a B L M o de ……………………………………………………………
TT L mod e ……………………………………………………………………………
Ma n u a l M o d e ………………………………………………………………………
Adjus ta bl e Bounc e Fl ash Hea d …………………………………………………
Continuous Use ………………………………………………………………………
Technical Specification of PZ40X …………………………………………………

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Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X

* M ult i-s tep Aut o P owe r Z oom fu nct ion au tom ati cally provides optical fla sh cov era ge
matched to the focal length of the lens in use. (24-80mm)
* Super-com pact size. T his unit is 40% smaller and 2-1/2 oz. ( 70g) lighte r than prev ious
fla sh unit s with th e sam e featu re s and p ower ou tpu t, maki ng it f ar easi er to h an dle
on-camera, while taking up little space in your camera bag.
* With A-group cameras, you can use the PZ40X in the 3D Multi-Flash mode (with D-type
lens only) and Multi-Flash mode (both modes employ a pre-flash for accurate measurement
of distance to subject).
* With A-, B- and C-group cameras, the TTL Auto Mode calculates and outputs the optimal
flash level automatically.
* With D-group cameras, you can use the D-TTL mode for the most precise flash-exposure
management.
* A large, easy to read LCD panel displays all the information needed to monitor and control
all flash settings. The panel can be illuminated for easy reading in dark conditions.
The data display remains on for 20 seconds after pressing the display button.
* The PZ40X ha s a built-in auto-focus as sist ligh t, w hich come s on automati cally to aid
auto-focusing at low light levels.
* The PZ40X provides five Manual flash output settings, from full power to 1/16.
* The PZ40X has a power-saving function that turns the un it off automatic ally if it hasn 't
been used for 5 minutes. This energy-saving feature reduces battery consumption.
* The PZ40X flash head can be tilted upward incrementally to a full 90 degrees (vertical),
for convenient bounce flash capability.

Note:

* When using the PZ40X on your camera, please hold your camera and not the flash. If
you hold onto the PZ40X only, your camera may slip off the flash foot and be damaged,
or the weight of the camera may damage the flash foot.
*If you use PZ40X with cameras other than NIKON AF series SLRs, you can only use it
in Manual Mode. Please refer to Page 17.
*Depending on the typ e of lens use d, t he distance may n ot b e indicated o n th e LC D
Display.
Important: Flash coverage limitations
When using a lens with a focal length less of than 24mm, the PZ40X will not cover the
entire field of view, and the edges and corners of the image will be dark. Also, the overall
exposure may not be correct. Please use this unit with lenses of 24mm or greater focal
length.

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