Sunpak PZ40X MX User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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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.

WARNING Failure to observe the instructions marked by this

symbol while handling 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

* 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 manufacturer. Using batteries of the wrong type or old batteries may result

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.

* Keep the battery away from infants as it is very dangerous to swallow the

battery.

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 not clean the unit with benzene or other solvents. This can result in

discoloration or deformation of the unit.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners. Your Sunpak PZ40X is specially designed for KONICA MINOLTA α series (*1) and Dimage series (*2). Your new PZ40X has many unique features; please take a few minutes to read this owner's manual carefully.

*1 except α5000, α7000, α9000 *2 only compatible with cameras with hot shoe

Table of contents

Important Safeguards ………………………………………………………… Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X ……………………………………

Description of Parts …………………………………………………………

Installing the batteries ……………………………………………………………

Mounting the PZ40X to the camera ………………………………………

Automatic Shut-down ………………………………………………………………

Mode Select Button …………………………………………………………………

Power Zoom Head ………………………………………………………………

Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras ……………………………………………

ADI Mode …………………………………………………………………………

TTL mode ……………………………………………………………………………

Manual Mode ………………………………………………………………………

Adjustable Bounce Flash Head …………………………………………………

Continuous Use ………………………………………………………………………

Technical Specifications of PZ40X …………………………………………………

Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X

* Multi-step Auto Power Zoom function automatically provides optical flash coverage matched to the focal length of the lens in use. (24-80mm) * Super-compact size. This unit is 40% smaller and 2-1/2 oz. (70g) lighter than previous flash units with the same features and power output, making it far easier to handle oncamera, while taking up little space in your camera bag. * You can use the PZ40X in the ADI Mode (When you use both camera and lens having this function) which employs a high accurate TTL flash control. * 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 5 seconds after pressing the display button. * The PZ40X has a built-in auto-focus assist light, which comes on automatically to aid auto-focusing at low light levels. * The PZ40X provides five Manual flash output settings, from full power to 1/16. * 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. *Depending on the type of lens used, the distance may not be indicated on the LCD Display. *PZ40X can not be used the second curtain synchronization.

Important: Flash coverage limitations

When using a lens with a focal length less 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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