pro master FL190 User manual

Thank you for your purchase of the ProMaster FL190 Electronic Flash
The ProMaster FL190 Electronic Flash is a feature-rich, high-output flash unit
designed to use as your primary on-camera flash or as a master or slave unit in a
wireless, multiple-flash system.
Before using your new ProMaster FL190 flash, please read this User Guide and your
camera’s instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the operation and features of
your flash and the proper use with your camera.
INTRODUCTION
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Large Hi-Visibility LCD Panel makes it easy to see and set the functions of your
flash.
Master & Slave Modes are compatible with the camera manufacturers’ optical pulse
wireless TTL systems and allow you to easily use the FL190 in a multiple flash setup.
High Power Flash. The FL190 features a guide number of 190’/58m at 100 iso.
Automatic / Manual Power Zoom provides flash coverage from 24 – 105mm (14mm
when using built-in wide panel) either controlled by your camera in the automatic
mode or set manually as you choose.
Full Support for ETTL/iTTL Functions including Exposure Compensation,
Exposure Bracketing, Rear-curtain Sync, Exposure Lock, Aperture Imaging Flash
Preview (Canon only), and more. (Subject to functions supported by your camera.)
Fast Recycle Time of only .1~5 seconds with AA batteries.
FEATURES
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PC Sync Port allows the use of wired PC cords to trigger the flash.
Sound Prompt System provides audible alerts for more convenience when shooting,
especially in remote situations. (Default setting is OFF. Enable this function in the custom settings
menu.)
Power Save Mode conserves your battery power. Duration can be set in the Custom
Settings Menu.
Function Memory automatically saves your last flash setup when you manually
power off the flash or the flash goes to sleep in the power save mode.
Advanced options setting allows you to set a variety of default modes for your flash
to match your shooting preferences.
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1 Flash head
2 Wireless sensor
3 AF assist lamp
4 Mounting foot
5 Locking pin
6 Catch light reflector panel (retracted)
7 Wide panel (retracted)
8 Contact cover
9 Flash foot contacts
10 PC Terminal
11 Mini flash stand storage pocket
12 Mini flash stand
13 Mini flash stand shoe
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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16 LCD panel
17 Flash mode button
18 LCD panel illumination/custom function
settings button
19 Pilot lamp/test firing/wireless
slave power on button
20 Flash exposure confirmation light
21 Mounting foot's lock lever
22 Lock-release button
23 Dust-and water-resistant shield
24 Bounce angle scale
25 Bounce lock release button
26 Rear-curtain sync shortcut button (Canon) |
ISO /Aperture value button /
Group(A B C) button (Nikon)
27 Battery compartment cover
28 Battery compartment lock
29 ZOOM button/wireless selector/
wireless set button
30 Power switch
31 Selection dial
32 Select/set button
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LCD PANEL
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iTTL/ETTL flash mode

OPERATIONS
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Installing the Batteries
Use your thumb to press the battery compartment
lock lever, then slide it as shown by the arrow ①to
open the cover.
Install the batteries. Make sure the +and -battery
contacts are properly oriented as shown by the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment cover and slide it
as shown by the arrow. When the cover clicks in
place, it will be locked.
Be sure to use fresh AA batteries. For best
performance, avoid mixing battery brands or types.

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Attaching to the Camera
To attach the flash to your camera, slip the flash’s mounting foot all the way into the
camera’s hot shoe.
Secure the flash by sliding the lock lever on the mounting foot to the right. When the
lock lever clicks into place, it will be locked.
To detach the flash, press the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to the left and
remove the flash from the camera hot shoe.

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Basic Functions
Power-on and Power-off the flash using the OFF/ON power switch (30). When the
PILOT light (19) turns red the flash is charged and ready for use. If the LCD screen
blinks LO, there is not sufficient battery capacity to power your flash. Replace the
batteries with fresh AA batteries.
M Mode allows you to set the flash output from 1/128 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3
stop increments. In the M Mode, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the
required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure. To select the output, press
the MODE button until Mis displayed. Press the Select/Set button and rotate the
Selection Dial until the desired output is shown on the LCD. Press the Select/Set
button to set the output level.

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Multi Mode is a stroboscopic flash mode where a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can
be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. To
achieve this effect your camera’s shutter must remain open. You can set the firing
frequency (number of flashes per second expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and
the flash output. To set, press the MODE button until Multi is displayed on the LCD.
Press the select button and use the select dial to adjust flash output, the number of
flashes and firing frequency. Once these are set, press the Select/Set button to confirm
the setting. The output may be adjusted to 1/128-1/64-1/32-1/16-1/8-1/4, flash
frequency may be set from 1~100.
Note: The operation of high frequency flash may be impacted by the state of your
batteries not allowing the flash to recycle fast enough. If you experience problems,
reduce the flash frequency or replace your batteries with a fresh set.

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ETTL Mode (Flash for Canon)
In the ETTL mode the FL190 supports Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC), Flash
Exposure Bracketing (FEB), Rear (Second) Curtain Sync, and Flash Exposure Lock.
Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for proper operation of these features.
i-TTL Mode (Flash for Nikon)
In the i-TTL mode the FL190 supports Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC), Flash
Exposure Bracketing (FEB), Rear (Second) Curtain Sync, and Flash Exposure
Compensation (FEV). Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for proper operation of
these features.
Test Flash
In any mode, you can press the PILOT button to fire the flash. When testing the flash,
the flash will flash at the chosen output power setting.

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Setting the ZOOM Coverage
When attached to the camera and the flash
head is in the 90º position, the position of the
flash zoom head will be set automatically to
match the zoom position of your lens.
To set the zoom position manually, press the
ZOOM button. The Zoom indicator on the
LCD will flash. Rotate the Select Dial until the
desired zoom coverage is displayed on the
LCD. Press the Select/Set button to confirm
the setting.
Note: Using the built-in wide angle panel
when the zoom coverage is set to 24mm will
give you flash coverage for 14mm.

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C.Fn – Custom Function for Canon Model
You can customize the features of the FL190 to suit your shooting preferences.
You do this with Custom Functions Setting.

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Sound control setting
Clearly defined
function setting
C.Fn-15
C.Fn-14
C.Fn-16
AF-assist beam firing
Auto zoom for sensor size
Slave auto power off timer
Slave auto power off cancel
Flash exposure metering
setting
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
60 minutes
10 minutes
Within 8 hours
Within 1 hour
Speedlite button and dial
Speedlite dial only
2 minutes(DEFAULT)
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
5 hours
OFF
ON
NO
Customize the default recovery setting
Auto power off
(Sleep mode)
C.Fn-08
C.Fn-09
C.Fn-10
C.Fn-11
C.Fn-12
C.Fn-13
N/A

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C.Fn – Custom Function for Nikon Model
You can customize the features of the FL190 to suit your shooting preferences.
You do this with Custom Functions Setting.
Setting No. Settings & Description
Function
Custom
Function No.
Distance indicator display Meters(m)
Feet(ft)
Disabled
Enabled
compensation in 1/3 EV
compensation in 1 EV
Enabled
Disabled
C.Fn-00
C.Fn-01
C.Fn-02
C.Fn-03
C.Fn-04
C.Fn-05
C.Fn-06
C.Fn-07
Repeat the main flash unit
flash mode
Flash compensation
under auto flash
Enable or disable the
power zoom function
Manually set the zoom position
when the built-in wide panel
damaged
Test the flash output level
under i-TTL mode
Quickflash with continuous
Analog Lighting
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
1/128
1/32
Full output
Enabled
Enabled camera analog lighting
Enabled flash analog lighting
Enabled flash&camera analog lighting
Disabled all

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Sound control setting
Clearly defined
function setting
C.Fn-15
C.Fn-14
C.Fn-16
Slave auto power off timer
Slave auto power off cancel
Flash exposure metering
setting
Enabled
Disabled
60 minutes
10 minutes
Within 8 hours
Within 1 hour
Speedlite button and dial
Speedlite dial only
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
5 hours
OFF
ON
NO
Customize the default recovery setting
Auto power off
(Sleep mode)
C Fn-08.
C Fn-09.
C Fn-10.
C Fn-11.
C Fn-12.
C Fn-13.
AF assist illuminator / flash
function canceled
Enabled AF assist illuminator / flash function
Cancel AF assist illuminator,Enabled flash function
Power off auto
Aauto
(DEFAULT)
Enabled AF assist illuminator ,cancel flash function
N/A

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To set Custom Functions, press and hold the C, Fn button until the Custom
Function setting menu appears on the LCD. Use the Select Dial until the Fn
number corresponds to the Custom Function you would like to set. Press the
Select/Set button. The setting number will flash. Rotate the Select Dial until the
desired setting number appears. Press the Select/Set button to confirm your
choice.
Sound Prompt
If the Sound Prompt function is enabled, the FL190 will beep with a different
sound pattern indicating its current status. The Sound Prompt factory default is off.
The meaning of the sounds are in the following table:

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Sound Meaning Operation
Beep Twice The flash has been Normal
turned on and is ready
for normal operation.
Beep Three Times The flash is charging. Wait for the charging
to be complete.
Beep Three Times Possible under exposure Adjust the exposure
Twice compensation or change
the shooting conditions.
Beep Beep Beep Possible over exposure Adjust exposure setting or
shooting condition.
Quick Continuous Beeps Low battery power Please replace the batteries.
Long Beep The flash is fully charged Normal
and ready to fire.