Sunpak 16R pro User Manual

Important Safeguards (Be sure to read this page first because it contains critical information about the operation of the unit)

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Please read and follow these essential safety procedures to prevent accidents, injury to yourself and others, as well as property damage. Read all these instructions carefully to insure the safe use of your Sunpak flash unit.

Explanation of symbols

WARNING: These symbols warn of the presence

of non-insulated “hazardous voltage” inside the product. Failure to observe the instructions marked by these symbols and opening of modifying the product may result in loss of life or serious bodily injury. Make sure to observe the instructions.

CAUTION: Failure to observe the instructions

marked by this symbol while handling the product may result in serious bodily injury or damage to property. Make sure to observe the instructions.

WARNING

• When this unit needs maintenance, inspection or servicing, bring it to your dealer or nearest SUNPAK service center.

• 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 SEA & SEA SUNPAK CO., LTD. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or other injury.

• If the unit is dropped or damaged, or if foreign matter enters the unit, bring it to your dealer or nearest SUNPAK service center.

• Do not damage, destroy, modify, bend by force, stretch, twist, bundle, place a heavy object on or heat the cables. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not operate the unit near the eyes (especially those of infants). Firing the unit near someone’s eyes may cause visual impairment. Make sure to allow a minimum distance of about 1 meter (3.3 ft) or more when taking pictures of infants.

• Make sure to install the batteries with correct +/- polarity. When replacing batteries, replace all of the batteries with new ones of the same manufacturer

and type. Using batteries improperly may result in leakage, overheating, rupture, shortened service life or contact failure.

• Keep the unit away from beverages, cosmetics or chemicals. If spilled or splashed liquid gets inside the unit, it may result in 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.

• Always remove batteries before cleaning or otherwise maintaining the unit.

• Do not operate the unit if there is any possibility that a flammable or explosive gas is present.

CAUTION

• Do not place the unit in a dusty place under direct sunlight or where it can be exposed to high humidity. This can result in overheating inside the unit, which can cause a fire hazard.

• 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 not clean the unit with benzine, lacquer thinner or alcohol. This can result in discoloration or deformation of the unit. Serious stains or dirt should be removed with a soft dry cloth.

The Sunpak auto 16R pro is not compatible with the Sunpak

IMPORTANT

DX 12R. To prevent malfunction, never attempt to connect this unit to the DX 12R’s main body or light source.

Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners. Your Sunpak auto 16R pro is a ﬂ ash unit designed mainly for the purpose of effective, shadow-free macro shooting. It has a high light intensity of GN16 and, when it is used to shoot portraits, beautiful catch lights can be captured in the subject’s eyes, making it an excellent auxiliary light source. Please read this owner’s manual carefully so that you can use this unit correctly.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 13

Features and Functions of Sunpak Auto 16R Pro ...................................................14

Description of Parts ................................................................................................. 15

Mounting the Unit on the Camera ...........................................................................17

Installing the Batteries ............................................................................................. 17

Focusing Lamps ...................................................................................................... 18

Flow of Setups ......................................................................................................... 19

Shooting in A (Auto EV Control) Mode .................................................................... 20

Shooting in M (Manual) Mode ................................................................................. 20

Shooting in MULT (Multi-ﬁ ring) Mode ...................................................................... 22

Notes for Successive Firing ..................................................................................... 23

Speciﬁ cations and Performances ...........................................................................23

Features and Functions of Sunpak auto 16R pro

 When used in macro shooting, lets you shoot clear, shadow-free pictures.  The guide number has been increased by 80% compared to our previous

models. This makes the unit useful in portrait shooting as well as in macro shooting.

 A highly accurate power ratio function makes it possible to manually set the light

intensity in 25 steps from 1/1 (full-power firing) to 1/256.

 A large, easy-to-read LCD panel displays settings and necessary information in

an easy-to-understand way. The LCD panel has a backlight function so you can check displayed data even under low light.

 The light emitting section has four focusing auxiliary lamps to assist focusing

under low or no light. An optional switch is available so you can keep these lamps on and use them for shooting illumination.

 In case of malfunction or error indication is appeared on the LCD display,

please turn the power off and then turn it ON again pressing the MODE button simultaneously.

Handling precaution —————————————

IMPORTANT

• After installing this unit on the camera, be sure to hold the combination by the camera. If you hold it by the power supply section or light emitting section of the flash, the camera could slip off the shoe or the light emitting section could drop.

Description of Parts

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Light Emittig Section

1. Light emitting section connection plug

2. Focusing lamps

3. Light emitting section

4. Light emitting section attaching buttons

5. Focusing lamp button

6. Light emitting section hook

7. Cord adjusting clip

8. Connection Cord

9. Adapter rings (58mm, 62mm, 72mm)

* 77mm adapter ring is optional.

Power Supply Section

1. Unlock lever

2. Connection socket

3. Battery cover

4. Auto sensor

5. Lock ring

6. Shoe contact pins

7. Focusing lamp button

8. Select button

9. Mode button

10. Power switch

11. Backlight switch

12. LCD panel

13. Rotary dial

14. Test/Ready button

Mode indicators

ISO/Flash/Hz indicators

Power ratio display

Intermediate value bar

indicates 1/3 and

indicates 2/3.

Interlocked range indicator

AUTO OK indicator

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