Sony HVL-F32X Operating Instructions / Manual de instrucciones / Mode... User manual

3-083-085-11 (1)
Flash
Sony Corporation 2003 Printed in Japan
HVL-F32X
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION
When using your electronic flash, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1Read and understand all instructions before
using.
2 Care must be taken as burns can occur from
touching hot parts.
3 Do not operate appliance if it has been
dropped or damaged, until it has been
examined by a qualified serviceman.
4To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse this appliance in water or other
liquids.
5To 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.

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6The 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
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, these 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:
—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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For the customers in Germany
Directive: EMC directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with EMC regulations when used under the
following circumstances:
•Residential area
•Business district
•Light-industry district

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Table of contents
Features .................................................................................................................. 5
Caution ................................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 6
Parts identification ............................................................................................... 7
Names and functions of the parts ...................................................................... 8
Display panel ........................................................................................................ 9
Installing the batteries........................................................................................ 10
Mounting the flash ............................................................................................. 11
Using the flash .................................................................................................... 14
Meaning of READY lamp states ....................................................................... 19
Bounce flash photography ................................................................................ 20
Mounting the wide panel .................................................................................. 22
Return the wide panel to its original position................................................ 23
If the wide panel is detached ............................................................................ 23
Power save mode................................................................................................ 24
Test flash .............................................................................................................. 25
Modeling flash .................................................................................................... 26
Connection cord.................................................................................................. 27
Back light ............................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 28
Specifications....................................................................................................... 29

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Features
•This unit is exclusively for use with digital still cameras with an
advanced accessory shoe or ACC terminal made by SONY.
•Using its pre-flash function flash photographs with the correct exposure
can be taken.*
•With it’s AF illuminator function the auto focus works even in dark
locations.*
*There are some types of digital still cameras with which this flash cannot
be used.

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Caution
•The flash cannot be used on camcorders.
•Removing or attaching this unit to a digital still camera while the power
is ON, or disconnecting the connection cord while the power is ON can
cause the flash to fire erroneously.
•When the flash is used in low-temperature conditions, battery
performance is reduced. For example, the number of flashes becomes
lower than that in room temperature (about 20°C), and the charging time
becomes longer. We recommend preparing new batteries. Note,
however, that even batteries whose performance has dropped due to low
temperatures are restored by returning them to room temperature.
•Do not leave or store the flash in temperatures that exceed 40°C. Doing
so might adversely affect the internal structure of video flash.
(In particular, take care not to leave the flash in automobiles during
summer.)
•The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
Cleaning
Remove this unit from the digital still camera. Clean the flash with a dry
soft cloth. In case of stubborn stains, use a cloth lightly dampened with a
mild detergent solution, then wipe the unit clean with a dry soft cloth.
Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, as these damage the
surface finish.

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1Flashing section
2Wide panel
3Light exposure meter
4AF illuminator
5Advanced accessory shoe
6Bounce flash angle display
7Battery cover
8Rotating knob
9POWER switch
q; Mode button
Parts identification
qa Light intensity change button
qs Modeling light button
qd Back light button
qf Test flash button
qg READY lamp
qh AF illuminator change button
qj Display panel
qk Connection cord terminal
ql Cord clamper
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3
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7
qh
qg
qf
qd
qs
9
qj
q;
qa
qk
ql
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Names and functions of the parts
AF illuminator change button p. 17
Button to set the AF illuminator
quantity, each press of the
button changes the indication
in the following order.
t
tNo display
READY lamp
p. 19
This lights up
when battery
charging is
completed.
Test flash
button p. 25
The flash fires
when pressed. Setting the light
intensity
p. 16
For setting the
light intensity in
mode.
Press + or – to
select 1/32 , 1/16 ,
1/8 , 1/4 , 1/2 , or
1/1 .
POWER switch
The power (ON/
OFF) switch
Mode button
p. 15
The 3 modes
may be
selected.
Back light button
p. 27
The display panel
lights up for about 10
seconds.
Modeling light button
p. 26
When pressed the
modeling light comes on.

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Display panel
Battery power warning display
Displayed when the battery power
has become low.
AF illuminator display
AF illuminator
Communication
confirmation
display
Display when
normal
communication
is established
with the digital
still camera.
Wide panel
Displayed
when the wide
panel is in use.
Flash display
Displayed when
the flash has
fired.
Power saving display
Displayed during power
saving.
Light intensity display
Displays the light intensity
during
mode.
Mode display
Display for
switching
between

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Installing the batteries
Use four AA alkali dry batteries.
1Slide the battery cover to open.
2Insert the four batteries in the directions marked inside the
battery case.
3Slide back the battery cover to close.
PNotes
•Be sure to use four batteries of the same type.
•Be sure to confirm the 3#poles of the batteries. Inserting the batteries with
the poles in the wrong direction may cause leakage or ruptures.
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