Sunpak Auto 555 / G4500DC User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUALE DELL’UTENTE

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Sold as auto 555 in U.S.A and Canada and G4500Dx in all other countries.

Das Modell auto 555 wird in den U.S.A. und Kanada unter der bezeichnung
G4500DX angeboten.

Ce modéle est vendu, aux U.S.A. et au Canada sous la référence auto 555, sous la
référence G4500DX dans tous les autres pays.

Vendido como auto 555 in U.S.A y Canada y G4500DX en los otros paises.

In de U.S.A. en Canada verkocht onder de naam auto 555 en in alle andere landen
onder de naam G4500DXx.

VENDUTO IN U.S.A. E CANADA CON LA SIGLA auto 555, IN TUTTI GLI, ALTRI
PAESI CON LA SIGLA G4500Dx.

Saljs i U.S.A och Canada som auto 555 och som G4500Dx i alla andra lander.
BRAS AVA AFH THE auto 555, AARUCOHOH Ct G4500DX LEW ET.

English

INTRODUCTION

‘The Sunpak Auto 665 is » remarkably vorsatils snd sophie:
ticated flash unit. Ir gives you... .
‘eMore Power,
Guide Number of 160/45 (m/f) for ISO 100 film, 22/72
lon} for 1S0 25 film,
'*More Control,
Fully dedicated capability via dedicated remote cords and
interchangeable modules allows the use of TTL off-thestilm
metering with compatible cameras. Plus more: override
tures for automatic operetion and manual power ratio
operetion.
‘* More Versatility.
‘A tll range of power sources avaliable,
‘More Flees,
jnargy-saving Thyristor circuitry gives you hundreds
Of ent Rashes in eutoreti or mane operetlon
provides ultra-fast recyciing times es well, And the unique
Nicad “Cluster” recharges completely in one hour.
‘* More Piotura-teking Possibilities.
Dial the unique Power Ratio control to shoot at 1/2 power,
1/4 power... all the way down to 0 1/64th power. This
pene up @ whole new world on fillin flash, macro flash,
rapid-sequence flath and more.
Beceuse of its many unique fectures, we recommend that
‘you read through this Owner's Manual with your camera and
flash unit in front of you before taking pictures. Then, a¢
with any important naw equipment, shoot a test roll of film
to confirm thst you ate using your new equipment to the
bbest advantage. You'll be rewarded by superior flash pictures
besianing with your first roll of film,..end for many,
‘many years to corn
Welcome . to the Sunpek world of light!
All pictures, illustrations and charts will be available from
page 59,
Figures brecketted at the end of esch instruction sentences
‘are coupled with the numbers supplied on the
Mustrations and charts, A

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction
Doszription of Parte.
Basic Operating Instructions...
Power Sources sess rss.
Battery Inealation <2. ss
Using Mutt-Vottage AC Adapter or
‘Sunpek Powerpak for 510 V Battery:
Mounting to Camera sss eee es
Dedicated Cord (Optional) Hookllp .  -
Automatic Operation . .
Automatic Operation (Dedicated)
Power Ratio (Manual) Operation «
Une of Power Ratio Control st Full Power’.
Using Power Ratio wees we cee ee scree
Opersting Adjustable Bounce Flesh Heed .
‘Operating Dedicated Off Cemera Flesh.
For Better Bounce Flash Pictures
‘Multiple Flash Operation: o
Accamores Atlee Auto B56
Care of Your Auto B55.
Specifications... ....

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

Bounce Heed
Vertical Bounce Scale
‘Accessory Mounting Groove
Flashtube Housing
PC Synch Cord Socket
Dedicated Connector
Silicon Photo Transistor Cell
Flesh Grip
Flash Bracket Clamp
‘Tripod Mounting Socket
Battery Door
12, Film Speed Scote
18. Film Speed Selector Knobs
14. Aperture Scale
1. Apercure Selector Knob
16, Power Ratio Selector Knob
17. Auto OK Lame
tance Seale
1B. Reedy/Tex (Open Flesh) Butron
20. ON/OFF Switch (AC, H.V/Battery Selector)
21, Mode Selector Switch
22, AC/S10 V Outlet
23, Quick-Release Button/Lock Ring
24. Battery Hol
25. Filter Holder
26. PC Synch Cord
27. Camera Mounting Bracket
2B, Camera Retaining Seraw

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
(Automatic Operation)
1, Insert Batteries into Holder: (1)

Insert batteries 36 illustrated into the removable AA
Bettery Holder. The holder has a guide showing the
‘correct positioning of the batteries for proper polerity.
Use either six AA alkaline or six AA nickel-ceamium

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in addition you may elso use the Sunpak CL-2
NiCad Battery Cluster, Sunpak Powerpak for 510 V
Bettery or the Sunpak AC Adapter,

loaded bettery holder es illustrated into the
ry chamber of your Auto 655, Close bettery door
until it snaps.

Note: If you are using the AC Adepter or the high vottage
‘Sunpak Powerpak for 510 V. Battery, plug connecting
cord into the AC/High Voltage Socket On the back of the
nit,

Mount on Camera (p. 4):(3)

‘Attach camera to bracket and breckst to flash clemp,

Connect the PC cord to the flash and camera, Set the

shutter spood dial to the fastest speed recommended for

flash synchronization (p. 4).

‘Note: Mave the Mode Selector Switch (on back! to the
Auto position, .

4, Set Film Speed Seale: (4

Flim Selector knob until the appropriate film

speed ISO number) is indiceted. For ISO of your film,
‘efer to the instructions eupplied with the film,

5, Select Working Aperture: (5)

With most films, you will have a choice of seven apertures

in automatic operation (seven in manual), For eutomatic

operation, choose any {/stop as indicated in the Aperture

Window end set your lens to this corresponding */st0p.

For manual operation, adjust the Power Ratio Control

for the dasired aperture,

Turn the Unit On: (6)

Set on/off switch 10 ‘batt.’ position, Using the Ready/

‘Test {open flach) button, fire the Auto 556 sbout 6 times
to form the cepacitor. The reedy light {amber color)

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