Connecting an external power source (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2)

With the External Battery Adaptor (not supplied) connected to the DC IN terminal on this flash unit, this flash unit can fire continuous flashes with shorter flash charge-up time.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the External Battery Adaptor.

To change the flash charge-up setting, use [CHARGE SET] on the MENU screen.

Menu item details

EXT.+INT.:
Uses the power from the batteries in this flash unit and in the External Battery Adaptor for flash photography to reduce the flash charge-up time. (factory default setting)
EXT.:
Uses the power only from the batteries in the External Battery Adaptor for flash photography. There is no need to concern the remaining power of the batteries in this unit. On the LCD panel,is displayed. When the batteries in the External Battery Adaptor are running out of power, blinkingis displayed and the power from the batteries in this flash unit is used for flash photography as well.

Note

  • The power from the batteries in the External Battery Adaptor is used only for the flash unit to charge up itself. For the flash unit to be powered, it needs batteries in its battery chamber.

  • If [EXT.] is selected and the batteries in the connected External Battery Adaptor are running out of power, it will take longer for the flash unit to charge up itself for flash photography.

  • When the batteries in the connected External Battery Adaptor are worn out andon the LCD panel is blinking, replacing the batteries does not turn off. It remains on the LCD panel until you perform flash photography once.

  • When FA-EB1AM is in use, you cannot use [EXT.].

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