Care And Maintenance; Firmware Updates; Reset; Flash Capacitor Forming - Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 digital Manual De Instrucciones

14 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.

14.1 Firmware updates

The firmware version of the flash unit is shown in the display if the
mode button is pressed while the camera is being switched on.
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.

14.2 Reset

The flash unit can be reset to the factory settings when delivered.
rES
rES
After ca. 5 seconds „rES" (= Reset) is shown in the display and the flash unit is
reset to the settings as delivered..
☞ This will not affect the firmware updates for the flash unit.
and adjusted
• Press the „Mode" button for
ca. 5 seconds.

14.3 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 indicator to light up no more than one minute after the flash unit
is switched on.
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