Care And Maintenance; Firmware Updates; Reset; Flash Capacitor Forming - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital Manual De Instrucciones

18 Care and maintenance

Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth or silicon-treated cloth. Do not use
cleaning agents as these may damage the plastic parts.

18.1 Firmware updates

The flash unit's firmware version is displayed for a short time in the lower right
when the unit is switched on by the main switch
version 1.0.
The flash unit's firmware can be updated through the USB port
to the technical requirements of future cameras (Firmware Update).
☞ For more information, visit the Metz homepage at www.metz.de.

18.2 Reset

The flash unit can be reset to the factory settings. To do this, press the
button and hold it down for approx. 3 seconds. „Reset" will then appear on the
display panel. After about 3 seconds the display reading will return to the facto-
ry setting.
☞ This will not affect the firmware updates for the flash unit.

18.3 Flash capacitor forming

The flash capacitor built into the flash unit undergoes physical change if the unit is
not switched on for a prolonged period. For this reason it is necessary to switch the
unit on for approximately 10 minutes at least once every three months. The power
supplied by the power source must be sufficient to cause the flash readiness indica-
tor to light up no more than one minute after the flash unit is switched on.
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19 Troubleshooting

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, e.g. "V1.0" for firmware
Replace the batteries with new or freshly charged batteries.
The flash unit should function normally again once it is switched back on.
and adjusted
If this is not the case, contact your local dealer.
Below is a list of some of the problems that may occur when the flash unit is used.
For each item, possible causes and remedies for the problem are listed.
a) No maximum flash range indication appears on the display panel.
Mode
• The main reflector is not in normal position.
• The flash unit has been set to remote operation.
b) The reflector position does not appear on the display
• The main reflector
c) TILT" appears on the display
• The main reflector is tilted downwards for close-up or macro shots.
d) The flash unit's display shows the symbol
• Automatic device cut-off has been activated on the flash unit (see 7.10)
Should the flash unit fail to function properly or meaningless content
appear on the flash unit display panel, switch the flash unit off with the
main switch for approximately 10 seconds. Check the camera settings
and make sure the foot of the flash unit is mounted correctly in the
camera's accessory shoe.
is turned either laterally or upwardly from its normal
position (see also 10.1)
.