Preparing The Flash Unit For Use; Mounting The Flash Unit On The Camera; Power Supply; Suitable Batteries - Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4 Manual De Instrucciones

2. Preparing the flash unit for use

2.1 Mounting the flash unit on the camera

Before mounting or removing the flash unit, switch off both the ca-
mera and the flash unit!
The mecablitz can only be mounted on the camera with the SCA 301 standard
foot or an SCA 3xx/SCA 3xx2 adapter (optional extra).
As standard, the mecablitz is fitted with the SCA 301 foot for simple flash syn-
chronisation. The shutter speed must be the same or slower than the X synch
speed. The „Set" version is supplied with the corresponding SCA adapter in
place of the SCA 301 standard foot.
Mounting the standard foot or SCA adapter:
Be sure to switch off the mecablitz by its main switch prior to mount-
ing or removing the standard foot or SCA adapter.
• Hold the cover plate (only when using the SCA 3xx2 adapter) in the middle
and withdraw.
• Push the SCA adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot all the way in.
Removing the standard foot or SCA adapter:
• Turn off the mecablitz with its main switch
• Push the battery compartment lid
• Press the coloured unlocking button
the SCA adapter or standard foot.
Mounting the mecablitz:
Insert the mecablitz in the camera's accessory shoe and lock into position
with the locking screw.
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(Fig. 1).
(Fig. 3) down and fold open.
(Fig. 3) and simultaneously withdraw

2.2 Power supply

2.2.1 Suitable batteries

The mecablitz can be operated with any of the following batteries:
• 4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR 15/51.
They permit fast recycling and are economical in use because they are
rechargeable.
• 4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
Significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and less harmful to the
environment (no cadmium).
• 4 alkaline-manganese batteries, type IEC LR6.
Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements.
• Power Pack P 40 (optional accessory)
Offers microprocessor-controlled battery monitoring and charge level indi-
cation (with discharge function).
• Power Pack P 50 (optional accessory)
Offers microprocessor-controlled battery monitoring and charge level indi-
cation (with discharge function).

2.2.2 Exchanging batteries

• Switch off the mecablitz with its main switch
• Push the battery compartment lid
• Insert the batteries in conformity with the indicated battery symbols and
close the battery compartment cover.
CAUTION: When loading batteries ensure correct polarity as indicated
by the symbols on the battery compartment lid
Exhausted batteries must not be thrown in the dustbin! Help protect
the environment and dispose of exhausted batteries at the appro-
priate collecting points.
(Fig. 1).
(Fig. 3) down and fold open.
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