Sony HVL-F36AM: instruction

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Flash

Operating Instructions

Manual de instruções

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning

HVL-F36AM

© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

English

Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and

retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

Read and understand all instructions before using.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended

while in use.

Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot

parts.

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Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the

appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been

examined by a qualified serviceman.

Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop

cord loosely around appliance when storing.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this

appliance in water or other liquids.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this

appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when

service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can

cause electric shock when the appliance is used

subsequently.

The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by

the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons.

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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot

when the flash fires.

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For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European

countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that

this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead

it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative consequences for the environment

and human health, which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more

detailed information about recycling of this product, please

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

NOTE:

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 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 following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into 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.

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Table of contents

Features ................................................................................................. 6

Name of parts ....................................................................................... 7

Control panel ........................................................................................ 8

Preparations

Inserting batteries ................................................................................ 9

Attachment and removal of the flash ............................................. 11

Auto power ON/OFF ....................................................................... 12

Basics

Program auto flash (The basics) ...................................................... 13

Recording modes ............................................................................... 16

Apprications

Zoom flash coverage ......................................................................... 18

Bounce flash ....................................................................................... 22

AF illuminator .................................................................................... 25

High-speed sync (HSS) ..................................................................... 26

Wireless flash mode (WL)................................................................. 28

Time to auto power off...................................................................... 35

Additional Information

Flash range.......................................................................................... 37

Notes on use ....................................................................................... 39

Maintenance ....................................................................................... 40

Specifications ...................................................................................... 41

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Before use

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

This flash is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof.

Do not place this flash in the following locations

Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any

of the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

• Placing this flash in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on

dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or

malfunction.

• Locations with excessive vibration

• Locations with strong electromagnetism

• Locations with excessive sand

In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust

clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.

This may lead to a malfunction.

Features

•A compact flash that provides a flash output with a maximum guide

number 36 (85 mm position, ISO 100 · m).

• Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced Distance

Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of

the background or subject.

• Enables High-speed Sync.

• Provides many functions such as bounce flash, etc.

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Name of parts

Flashtube

Wireless control-

signal receiver

Mounting-foot-

(28)

release button (11)

AF illuminator

(25)

Mounting foot

Bounce indicator

(22)

Battery-chamber

door (9)

Control panel

(8)

Wide panel (21)

Remove the protective sheet from the front

of the AF illuminator before use.

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Control panel

Wireless flash

lamps (28)

Auto lamp (13)

Manual-ZOOM

lamp (20)

Flash-ON lamp

(12)

ZOOM (flash

coverage)

Flash-OFF lamp

lamps (20)

(12)

High-speed-

Flash-ready

sync lamp

lamp (14)

(26)

ZOOM (flash

Flash ON/OFF

coverage)

button (12)

selection button

(20)

Bounce lamp (22)

High-speed-sync

Low-battery

button (26)

lamp (10)

Wireless flash

button (28)

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Inserting batteries

The HVL-F36AM may be powered by :

*Batteries are not supplied.

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries

Preparations

• 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.

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2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the

diagram.

3 Close the battery-chamber door.

• Follow the reverse steps when opening the battery-chamber door.

• The lamp on the control panel comes on. If it does not come on,

press the flash ON/OFF button.

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Recording modes

Aperture priority flash photography (A)

1 Select the A mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the flash-ON

lamp.

• Fill-flash is selected.

3 Set the aperture and focus the subject.

• Reduce the aperture (i.e. increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash

range, or open the aperture (i.e. reduce the f-stop) to increase the

flash range.

• The shutter speed is automatically set.

4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete.

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Shutter speed priority flash

photography (S)

1 Select the S mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the flash-ON

lamp.

• Fill-flash is selected.

Basics

3 Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject.

4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete.

Manual exposure mode flash

photography (M)

1 Select the M mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the flash-ON

lamp.

• Fill-flash is selected.

3 Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the

subject.

• Reduce the aperture (i.e. increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash

range, or open the aperture (i.e. reduce the f-stop) to increase the

flash range.

4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete.

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Zoom flash coverage

Auto zoom

This flash automatically switches zoom coverage to cover a range of focal

lengths from 24 mm to 85 mm when photographing (auto zoom).

Normally, you do not need to switch the zoom coverage manually.

24 mm focal length 85 mm focal length

• Press the shutter button partway down.

When the coverage is set to 24 mm, 35 mm or 85 mm, the corresponding

lamp comes on.

For example : 24 mm

When the coverage is set to 28 mm or 50 mm, two lamps come on.

For example : 28 mm

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• Auto zoom coverage is set as follows:

Focal length in use Coverage

24 mm - 27 mm 24 mm

28 mm - 34 mm 28 mm

35 mm - 49 mm 35 mm

50 mm - 84 mm 50 mm

85 mm or more 85 mm

• When a lens having a focal length of less than 24 mm is used with auto

zoom, “24 mm” lamp blinks. Use of the wide panel (p. 21) is

Applications

recommended in this case to prevent darkening at the periphery of the

image.

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Manual zoom

You can manually set the zoom coverage regardless of the focal length of

the lens in use.

Press the ZOOM button to display the desired zoom

coverage.

• Zoom coverage is changed in the following order.

The manual-ZOOM lamp “M.ZOOM” comes on.

Auto Zoom 24 mm 28 mm

85 mm 50 mm 35 mm

• If the zoom coverage is set to less than the focal length of the lens in use,

the periphery of the screen darkens.

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