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1. E About the unit Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body E About the batteries Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the unit for a long period of time Table of Guide Numbers GN E MANUAL Flash Lighting angle mm intensity 7 2 40 1 2 1272 44 1 2 12 2 14 2 172 1 1 20 22 25 26 30 33 38 1 2 14 16 18 18 21 23 27 1 4 10 11 13 13 15 17 19 1 8 7 1 7 8 8 8 9 2 11 12 13 1 16 5 0 5 5 6 3 6 5 7 5 8 3 9 5 1 32 3 5 3 9 4 4 4 6 5 3 5 8 6 7 1 64 2 5 2 8 3 1 3 3 3 8 4 1 4 8 1 128 1 8 1 9 2 2 2 3 2 7 2 9 3 4 18 vorsraa Flash Lighting angle mm intensity 25 2 35 2 42 2 52 2 67 2 100 1 1 45 50 53 55 56 58 1 2 32 35 38 39 40 41 1 4 23 25 27 28 28 29 1 8 16 18 19 19 20 21 1 16 11 13 13 14 14 15 1 32 8 0 8 8 9 4 9 7 9 9 10 1 64 5 6 6 3 6 6 6 9 7 0 7 3 1 128 4 0 4 4 4 7 4 9 4 9 5 1 x1 These are the values with the wide panel x2 Multiplying these lighting angles mm by two yields equivalent values for 35 mm fi ms E FP MANUAL e Listed below are the guide numbers GN for 1 1 FULL flashes Shutter Lighting angle mm speed 712 10 1 2 12 1 2 14 12 12 2 14 2 172 1 125 14 16 18 18 21 23 27 1 160 13 14 16 16 19 21 24 1 200 11 12 14 15 17 18 21 1 250 10 112. e In the FP MANUAL mode the following formula can be used to obtain the guide numbers GN when any setting except 1 1 is used for the light quantity Guide number GN Guide number for 1 1 X light quantity ratio coefficient 3 Light quantity ratio coefficient Light quantity ratio 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 Light quantity ratio 1 0 0 71 05 0 35 0 25 coefficient e The values in the table assume that the ISO sensitivity is set to 100 20 vatsra4 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Power requirements DC 6 0 V Batteries LR6 AA Alkaline dry batteries x 4 recommended for use HR6 AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries Ni MH X 4 Charging time Approx 2 7 sec LR6 AA Alkaline dry batteries from full flash until the Approx 1 7 sec HR6 AA Rechargeable nickel metal TEST CHARGE lamp hydride batteries lights Firing period Approx 1 20000 sec to 1 250 sec Varies depending on the flash intensity FP firing excluded No of flashes Approx 125 flashes LR6 AA Alkaline dry batteries with full flash Approx 175 flashes HR6 AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries min 1900 mAh type Differs depending on the photo taking conditions AF assist lamp Effective distance approximately 1 m 3 3 feet to 5 m 16 feet Differs depending on the digital camera and type of lens used Flash modes TTL AUTO AUTO
3. MANUAL FP TTL AUTO FP MANUAL SL AUTO SL MANUAL RC MULTI Guide number 58 ISO100 26 ISO100 When the wide panel is used Lighting angle Covers the angle of view of 12 mm to 100 mm lenses 35 mm film camera equivalent 24 mm to 200 mm With wide panel 7 mm lens 35 mm film camera equivalent 14 mm Dimensions Approx 72 0 mm W x 112 5 mm H x 112 5 mm D 2 835 W x 4 429 H x4 429 D excluding the projecting parts Mass weight Approx 435 g 0 959 Ib including batteries Approx 340 g 0 750 Ib main unit Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH no condensation For the U S A Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 For CANADA Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic com Printed in China VOT5F44 21 H English Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Corporation of North America referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new ora refurbished equivalent val
4. Owner s Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of April 2014 VOT5F44 23 ie English Limited Warranty ONLY FOR CANADA Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc Digital Camera One 1 year parts and labour Digital Camera Peripherals One 1 year parts and labour Digital Camera Accessories Ninety 90 days parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift of a Panasonic brand product mentione
5. from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory United States Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com support or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States Purchase Parts Accessories and
6. on but this is not a malfunction TEST To fire a test flash press the TEST CHARGE button while the TEST CHARGE CHARGE lamp is lit BACK The control panel backlight lights for about 15 seconds LIGHT e f the flash is fired when the backlight is lit it turns off To turn the backlight on again press the BACK LIGHT button vaTsra4 11 Multi Flash Mode The flash can be fired many times in succession while the shutter is open Multi Flash Mode The Multi Flash Mode allows you to capture continuous movement of the subject in a single picture like a series of pictures taken in quick succession 1 Set the flash mode of the flash to the MLT mode Flash Mode P10 2 Press A V lt gt to select an item flash frequency flash count flash intensity and rotate the dial to set a value 3 Press OK to set We recommend using a tripod in Multi Flash Mode E Calculating the shutter speed Shutter speed Flash count Flash frequency Example When taking a picture with a flash count of 10 and a flash frequency of 5 Hz set a shutter speed of 2 seconds or longer When the flash fires many times in succession in Multi Flash Mode the shutter has to be open Take a picture with a shutter speed slower than the shutter speed you have calculated by the formula above E Maximum continuous flash counts Flash Flash frequency Hz intensity 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 50 51 500 1
7. 13 13 15 17 19 1 320 8 9 9 8 11 12 13 15 17 1 400 7 9 8 8 9 9 10 12 13 15 1 500 7 1 7 8 8 9 9 2 11 12 13 1 640 6 3 6 9 7 9 8 2 9 4 10 12 1 800 5 6 6 2 7 0 7 3 8 4 9 2 11 1 1000 5 0 5 5 6 3 6 5 7 5 8 2 9 5 1 1300 44 4 9 5 6 5 8 6 7 7 3 8 5 1 1600 4 0 4 4 5 0 5 2 5 9 6 5 7 5 1 2000 3 5 3 9 4 4 4 6 5 3 5 8 6 7 1 2500 3 1 3 5 3 9 4 1 4 7 5 2 6 0 1 3200 2 8 3 1 3 5 3 7 4 2 4 6 5 4 1 4000 2 5 2 8 3 1 3 3 3 7 4 1 4 8 1 5000 2 2 2 5 2 8 2 9 3 4 3 7 43 1 6400 2 0 2 2 2 5 2 6 3 0 3 3 3 8 1 8000 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 3 2 7 2 9 3 4 x1 These are the values with the wide panel x2 Multiplying these lighting angles mm by two yields equivalent values for 35 mm fi ms vaTsr44 19 ie English Shutter Lighting angle mm speed 25 2 35 2 42 52 2 67 2 100 1 125 32 35 38 39 40 41 1 160 28 31 33 35 35 36 1 200 25 28 30 31 31 32 1 250 23 25 27 28 28 29 1 320 20 22 24 25 25 26 1 400 18 20 21 22 22 23 1 500 16 18 19 19 20 21 1 640 14 16 17 17 18 18 1 800 13 14 15 15 16 16 1 1000 11 13 13 14 14 14 1 1300 10 11 12 12 12 13 1 1600 8 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 1 2000 8 0 8 9 9 4 9 7 9 9 10 1 2500 7 1 7 9 8 3 8 6 8 8 9 1 1 3200 6 3 7 0 7 5 7 7 7 9 8 2 1 4000 5 6 6 3 6 6 6 9 7 0 7 2 1 5000 5 0 5 6 5 9 6 2 6 3 6 5 1 6400 44 4 9 5 2 5 4 5 5 5 7 1 8000 4 0 4 4 4 7 4 9 5 0 5 1 x2 Multiplying these lighting angles mm by two yields equivalent values for 35 mm films
8. 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 16 16 16 16 16 16 1 32 30 30 30 32 32 1 64 60 60 60 64 64 1 128 60 70 80 90 100 12 vatsra4 Wireless Flash Settings Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless mode See the operating instructions of the digital camera for operation of the digital camera during wireless flash shooting 1 Set the camera to wireless mode wae 2 Set the flash to RC mode Flash Mode P10 e When RC is selected pressing MODE A button allows you to set a channel Press the MODE A button again to turn back 3 Use the flash to select the channel and group Other Settings P15 E English CH Set the camera and flash to the same channel Channel BAGERA The camera can adjust flash settings separately for up to 3 ABC Group groups choose the group to which the flash belongs The Firing mode the flash adjustment and the manual flash adjustment can be set for each group by operating the camera Placing Wireless Flash Units Since the communication is performed with the flash emission of the camera the flash positioning range varies with the camera Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about the flash positioning range 1 Attach the supplied stand ES 2m Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by the LOCK gt icon and slide the flash onto the stand until it cl
9. F44 Names of Parts co a uD Wide panel Flash head Wireless sensor AF assist lamp LED light Flash sensor Catch light plate Control panel AUTO CHECK lamp TEST CHARGE button lamp Control Panel ae eee Ss a SIS Ome 0 i D English OK button Bounce unlock button BACK LIGHT button ON OFF button Lock lever Dial a lt 44 Flash intensity adjustment button b A MODE button c gt LED light button d V ZOOM button FP firing ISO sensitivity Flash mode Guide number GN Flash intensity adjustment ZOOM value FOUR THIRDS Zoom mode LED light RC mode group Unit of frequency in Multi Flash Mode Aperture F RC mode channel Temperature warning Distance units VOT5F44 T Continuous Firing The flash may become hot when fired many times in succession resulting in damage or malfunction The flash should be fired no more than 30 times in succession at intervals of 2 seconds after which it should be left unused for at least 10 minutes e When a filter is being used we do not recommend firing with full flash intensity or firing many times in succession The heat caused by these firing methods may deform the filter Preparing a Battery optional Choose from the below batteries e LR6 AA Alkaline dry batteries x 4 e HR6 AA Re
10. NTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY As examples this warranty excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the Authorized Servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content This list of items is not exhaustive but for illustration only In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation repairs and information assistance please visit our Support page E English www panasonic ca english support vaTsr44 25
11. Panasonic Operating Instructions Manuel d utilisation Fea FLASH 23 121Rk Model No Mod le ae DMW FL580L Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Il est recommand de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d utiliser l appareil et de le conserver pour consultation ult rieure TORU NF Yi y PRREBRULF VCE ETCECHOBES CH WET Nise ek ORAND ELS REICHEL o HAMI RELOCER 8 5 AY EWFHRH lt EAL FIE RM l TOSUIEUR WEA EDEA EREDO INIA E E BIAI RE LTT If you have any questions visit USA www panasonic com support Canada www panasonic ca english support Pour toute assistance suppl mentaire visiter www panasonic ca french support Maraga VQT5F44 1 RESTE F0214KD1044 Operating Instructions FLASH Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Contents Information for Your Safety 2 Precautions z Supplied Accessories 6 Names of Parts Control Panel Continuous Firing Preparing a Battery Optional isisisi 8 Loading Batteries 8 Attaching to the Camera 8 Turning on the Flash 9 Shooting 9 Flash Moderne 10 Button Functions Multi Flash Mode Wireless Flash Settings 13 Placing Wireless Flash Units 13 Fix
12. arranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand 22 vatsra4 humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and
13. chargeable nickel metal hydride batteries Ni MH x 4 R6 AA Manganese dry batteries cannot be used The use of batteries made by Panasonic is recommended Loading Batteries e Use alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries 1 Slide the battery cover to open it 2 Insert the batteries with correct polarity 3 Close the battery cover by sliding it back firmly as far as it will go Attaching to the Camera Confirm that both the camera and flash are off Attaching or removing the flash while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction 1 Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by the LOCK gt icon 2 Slide the flash into the hot shoe until it clicks securely into place 3 Slide the lock lever to the LOCK gt position e To remove the flash slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to the LOCK arrow and slide it from the shoe 8 vatsr44 Turning on the Flash Attach a flash to the camera and then turn the camera on AUTO CHECK lamp TEST CHARGE lamp Control panel ON OFF button English Press the ON OFF button e The control panel display will turn on To turn the flash off press the ON OFF button again Replace the batteries if the TEST CHARGE lamp does not light after 30 seconds Alkaline dry batteries 10 seconds Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batte
14. ct http www panasonic com contactinfo 4 vatsra4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B If you see this symbol Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol on the products packaging and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste mmm Or proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of them correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment For more information about collection and recycling please contact your local municipality Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation VaT5F44 5 H English Precautions This is the external flash for the Panasonic digital cameras mentioned as flash in the following When this flash is used together with a digital camera that supports wireless mode shooting with a wireless flash becomes possible Available functions vary depending on the digital camera used As for the corresponding digital cameras please visit our web site http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only H Handling the unit e Do not subject the u
15. d above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada which product was not sold as is and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED 24 vatsra4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries printer ink cartridge and paper are also excluded from coverage under this warranty Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety 90 days from date of original purchase THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRA
16. icks securely into place e Slide the lock lever to the LOCK gt position to latch the flash in place To remove the flash slide the latch in the direction opposite to the LOCK P arrow and slide it from the stand 2 Position the flash with the wireless sensor facing the camera Take a test shot after positioning e We recommend using a single group of up to three remote flash units e Flash may not fire due to the angle or distance between the camera and the object vaTsr44 13 Fixing the Irradiation Angle Point the flash head at a wall or ceiling for bounce flash photography The area illuminated at ranges of 0 5 m 1 6 feet to 1 0 m 3 3 feet will not be correct point the flash down Pressing the bounce unlock button turn the light emitting section up down and left right Using the Wide Panel Use the built in wide panel for flash photography when the focal length of the lens is wider than 12 mm Slide out the wide panel and place it on the flash head e The estimated range display changes when the wide panel is used e The lighting angle can be set to 14 mm 12 mm 10 mm and 7 mm only e Do not tilt the wide panel up e The ZOOM display will blink if the lens has a focal length of 16 mm or more Using the Catch Light Plate Reflecting the flash light allows you to shoot with the catch light effect which reflects light in the models eyes Slide out the catch light pla
17. ing the Irradiation Angle gt Using the Wide Panel Using the Catch Light Plate 14 Using a Filter zi Other Settings Custom Settings Camera without Communication FUNCHIONS 2 cosscccdevsvetinccetteceeteesect Slave Mode Cautions for Use Table of Guide Numbers GN 18 Specifications 0 ee 21 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR USA she eh as 22 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR CANADA 24 Information for Your Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit Use only the recommended accessories Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated 2 VQT5F44 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following e Read and understand all instructions before using e Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not leave appliance unattended while in use e Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot part
18. nit to strong vibration or impact Doing so may not only cause the unit to malfunction but also cause the flash head to break Sand and dirt may cause the unit to malfunction When using the unit in an environment such as a beach take steps to protect it from sand and dirt e This unit is neither dust proof nor splash proof If by any chance water droplets etc are splashed on the unit wipe them off with a dry cloth If the unit fails to function correctly consult your dealer or Panasonic e Use a soft dry and dust free cloth to wipe the dust and dirt on L the filters Be careful not to catch your finger etc in the unit when adjusting the angle of the flash head e Read the operating instructions for your digital camera J Supplied Accessories Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit When removing the unit from its packing box check that the main unit and the supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and unctions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and ransportation If you discover any trouble contact your vendor before using the product Product numbers correct as of February 2014 These may be subject to change 1 2 3 VFB0244 VFC5100 ED VFB0243 B VFB0245 VFB0246 1 Flash case e The batteries are optional 2 Flash stand 3 Filter Diffuser Whiter Warming filter Orange IR filter Black 6 VaT5
19. own as a relative value H display ON The ISO sensitivity and the aperture are adjusted to match the camera A OFF The ISO sensitivity and the aperture of Emo y Auto light the flash can be adjusted with the dial AMLT 9 e This can only be used for digital cameras with communication functions Only when the flash mode is set to AUTO or SL AUTO mode 25 to 3200 Display the ISO sensitivity when Iso Auto ISO AUTO is selected as the flash mode for 100 display cameras that can not communicate with the flash unit 16 vorsraa Control panel Option Description This allows you to check the lighting and shadow effects in advance Modeling ON Fires a test flash many times in lt msc 2 mo FL on flash succession for approximately 1 second gt OFF Fires a flash once with the flash intensity a you specify E E Returning the custom settings to the default setting Press and hold the OK button and BACK LIGHT button together for more than 2 seconds The control panel will blink once when settings are reset Display of the distance unit does not return to the default setting Camera without Communication Functions E AUTO Set aperture and ISO sensitivity to the values selected with the camera 1 Set the flash mode to AUTO Flash Mode P10 e When AUTO is selected pressing MODE A button allows you to set the aperture Press the MODE A button again to t
20. ries e If the TEST CHARGE lamp and AUTO CHECK lamp blink simultaneously batteries are running low Replace the batteries Using a considerably exhausted battery may result in malfunction The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera enters sleep mode f no operations are performed for approximately 60 minutes the flash will turn off vautomatically Press the ON OFF button to turn it on Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash but this is not malfunction Shooting Flash mode EEE Lighting angle Displayed according to the focal length of the lens AUTO CHECK lamp Flash working range 1 Use camera controls to choose the flash mode See the camera operating instructions for details 2 Choose a flash mode Flash Mode P10 The camera and flash will exchange shooting information and the flash working range will be displayed in the control panel 3 Press the shutter button halfway Flash working range varies with camera settings ISO sensitivity aperture and lens focal length 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture The unit emits light in proper exposure if AUTO CHECK lamp flashes for approximately 5 seconds When using a flash flash light may be blocked by the lens body lens hood etc e Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of less than 1 m 3 3 feet P14 vaTs5F44 9 Flash Mode Choose a fla
21. s e Do not operate if the appliance has been dropped or damaged until it has been examined by qualified service personnel eLet appliance cool completely before putting away e To reduce the risk of electric shock do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids e To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this appliance but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently e The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ie English VOT5F44 3 E About the batteries CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing of the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal e Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed If rechargeable batteries are to be used then rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC 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 R
22. s with shutter speed FP TTL AUTO Flash level is set automatically FP MANUAL The flash fires at the selected guide number The flash displays the optimal range which is calculated based on the guide number and camera settings 10 vatsra4 ia English Control panel display Control operation 5 SL AUTO The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any flash fired by other units x SL AUTO Flash level is set automatically SL MANUAL SL MANUAL The flash fires at the selected guide number MULTI The flash can be fired many times in succession MeT while the shutter is open Multi Flash Mode P12 Button Functions Button Function Use Adjust flash level by up to 5 EV This value is combined with 1 Press F2 lt 4 or ZOOM 4 adjustments to flash Vv compensation made using the 2 Rotate the dial to select the camera value and then press the Adjust the lighting angle manually OK button ZOOM M appears in the display I Before shooting set the LED light to M Other Settings P15 2 Press M to turn the LED light on Press 4 gt again to turn the LED light off To view the LED LW si turn the LED light on or brightness setting press on and hold 4 gt for 2 seconds while the LED light is on e The flash and batteries may become warm if you keep the LED light
23. sh mode according to your subject and shooting conditions 1 Press the MODE A button 2 Rotate the dial to select a flash mode e While MANUAL or FP MANUAL is selected pressing MODE A button allows you to set the guide number Press the MODE A again to turn back 3 Press OK to set Control panel display Control operation The flash light intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera s setup The flash will be ina TTL AUTO adjusted based on the brightness taken through the camera s lens Usually use this mode with a camera with communication capability AUTO The flash will be adjusted based on the brightness captured by flash sensor on the flash If the camera has communication capability this mode can be used only when the camera is an AUTO compatible i model Blinks Out of flash working range nu MANUAL In this mode the flash is emitted according to the guide number setting The flash displays the optimal range which is calculated based on the guide number and camera settings L F RC Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless mode P13 FP firing This mode allows you to use flash photography even at shutter speeds faster than the flash synchronization speed of the camera e Maximum output is reduced resulting in a smaller flash working range Flash working range also diminishe
24. te Point the flash directly upward with the plate toward the subject 14 vatsraa Using a Filter Use a filter when the flash is too bright or when the colour temperature of the flash and that of the environment are clearly different Attach a filter to the flash Hold both the top and bottom of the filter with your fingers to attach it Filter Use Diffuser Whiter Diffuses the direct light emitted by the flash softening the light Warming filter Keeps the atmosphere of warm Orange coloured lighting IR filter Blocks unnecessary light that Black illuminates the front of the camera during wireless flash recording When a filter is being used the guide number drops If the flash is set to one of the manual modes or Multi Flash Mode and the diffuser or the warming filter is attached to it correct the flash intensity using the following values as an approximate guide Diffuser 1 e Warming filter 1 Other Settings The following options can be selected in the control panel 1 Press the OK button An item will blink in the control panel 2 Press A W lt gt to highlight items 3 Rotate the dial to select the setting and then press OK button Option Description MODE flash mode P10 flash intensity adjustment P11 ZOOM lighting angle P11 Choose whether the LED lights automatically or manually A Lights automatically as required M Lights when
25. the LED light button is pressed None Does not light LED light GN guide number Adjust flash level ISO sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity Group Choose a group for RC mode P13 Aperture Adjust aperture Channel Choose a channel for RC mode P13 vartsF44 15 Custom Settings Customize settings for improved ease of use 1 Press and hold the OK button for more than 2 seceonds The flash will enter custom settings mode 2 Press A V to highlight items 3 Rotate the dial to change the highlighted item 4 Press the OK button Control panel Option Description 1 06 AF assist A Controlled by camera ok A lamp OFF Does not light LED 1 1 to 1 16 Adjust LED brightness wm G brightness a Slave ON Flash control display shows slave mode SL t or flash OFF Flash control display does not show io slave mode ri Flash ON Flash cable not used LLP on cable OFF Flash cable used i m Display values for FOUR THIRDS lenses a Le aoe None Display 35 mm film camera equivalent emmy 4 play values Distance m Distances displayed in meters m units ft Distances displayed in feet Wide ON Flash detects position of wide panel HP on panel Lighting angle adjusted automatically detection OFF Flash does not detect wide panel position Guide ON Flash output is shown as a guide number GN H on number OFF Flash output is sh
26. ue product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Digital Camera Accessories 90 Days 90 Days Batteries Non rechargeable batteries are not warranted 10 Days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is Mail In Service Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www panasonic com repair When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited W
27. ules 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate this device 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 Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 Support Conta
28. urn back 2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens ZOOM P11 3 Adjust aperture and ISO sensitivity Other Settings P15 If the selected values are out of the flash working range ISO and F will blink in the display The AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released to show that the flash has fired successfully E MANUAL Choose the guide number 1 Set the flash mode to MANUAL os as meaa ara Flash Mode P10 mE 2 Match the zoom position to the focal length co of the lens ZOOM P11 3 Set the guide number Other Settings P15 vaTsra4 17 Slave Mode The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any flash fired by other units 1 Set the flash mode to SL AUTO or SL MANUAL Flash Mode P10 Adjust other flash settings as for AUTO or MANUAL mode Camera without Communication Functions P17 2 Position the flash Flash positioning method is same as the wireless mode Placing Wireless Flash Units P13 Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about the flash positioning range Set the flash mode of the camera to the manual which does not fire the pre flash If the camera fires the pre flash the external flash synchronizes with the pre flash of the camera and cannot fire the flash light properly The flash may fire in response to flash units used by other photographers Cautions for Use
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