Vivitar Series 1 600 M/P/O User manual

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
  1 . Flash Head/Reflector
 2. Thyristor Sensor
 3. High Voltage Input or AC Socket
 4. Adjustable Bounce / Swivel lZoom Head
 5. Zoom Position Indicator
 6. Bounce Angle Indicator
  7 . Film Speed Window
 B. Film Speed Selector
 9. f lstop Range and Auto  f /stop Window
1 0. Range/ Distance Window
1  'l . Zoom Setting Selector
12. Power On/Off Switch
13. Dedicated Mounting *\f,dbt wi([.Locking(\     Wheel
14. Auto OK lndicator         "
15. Ready Light/Flash Test Button
 1 6. Mode Selector
17 . Battery Compartment Cover
NOTE:
The Vivitar Model 600 is a multi-dedicated  flash unit
available  in three separate configurations. The three
models are N for Nikon , C/R for Canon and Ricoh,
and M lP /O for Minolta, Pentax and Olympus. Make
sure-the Model 600 flash you have matches the
camera brand you are using.
GETTING ACQUAINTED
The'Vivitar Model 600 has been designed to provide
the easiest possible use in obtaining high quality flash
pictures with the maximum amount of control from the
user. This manual is divided into two sections: The
Short Course and the Detailed Section. The Short
Course  is to get you familiar with the features and
functions of your Series 1 Flash so you can begin tak-
 ing flash pictures quickly with a            of instruc-                        2inimum
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
  1. Flash Head/Reflector
  2. Thyristor Sensor
  3. High Voltage Input or AC Socket
  4. Adjustable Bounce / Swivel / Zoom Head
  5. Zoom Position Indicator
  6. Bounce Angle Indicator
  7. Film Speed Window
  8. Film Speed Selector
 9   f /stop Range and Auto  f /stop Window
 1 0. Range/ Distance Window
11. Zoom Setting Selector
12. Power On/Off Switch
13. Dedicated Mounting Fott with' Locking Wheel
14. Auto OK Indicator
15. Ready Light/Flash Test Button
16. Mode Selector
  'l 7. Battery Compartmenl Cover
NOTE:
The Vivitar Model 600 is a multi-dedicated flash unil
 available in three separate configurations. The three
models are N for Nrkon, C/R for Canon and Ricoh,
and M /P /O for Minolta, Pentax and Olympus. Make
sure-the Model 600 llash you have matches the
camera brand you are using.
GETTING ACOUAINTED
The Vivitar Model 600 has been designed to provide
the easiest possible use in obtaining high quality flash
prctures with lhe maximum amount of control from the
user. This manual is divided into two sections: The
Short Course and the Detailed Section. The Short
Course  is to get you familiar with the features and                                           .lfunctions of your Series   Flash so you can begin tak-
ing flash pictures quickly with a minimum of instruc-

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tion. The Detailed Section provides detailed instruc- D)
tions for the camera models with which the flash is
compatible.
SHORT COURSE E)
To prepare the unit for operation, take a moment to
familiarize yourself with ils controls and indicators.
Please turn to the description of parts and fold out the z1illustration of front the unit (inside cover). Locate all of ln indicatorsthe controls, and other features that are
called out, so you will be able to find them easily when
they are referred to throughout the instructions.
The rear of the Model 600 is divided into five seoarate
areas to make your flash easy to use:
Area 1 is for film speed setting and has the Film Slic knuSpeed Selector (8) and the Film Speed Window (7).
Area 2 is for f /stop selection (9). insr
is is for range of useArea which effected 3 by the 3. 1 (16),Mode Selector in Area 3, also the Zoom and
Selector (Area 4). The Mode Selector determines Slic
whelher TTL (through the lens), A1, 42 or manual to€
operation is to be used. "A" stands for aperture. whr
Area 4 is fo/fldsh'ioorn selection (1'l) which should
be matched to the focal length of the lens on your 4.:
camera, i.e. 28mm, 35mm, 50mm or 105mm or longer. Slic
Area 5 has the Power On/Off Switch (12), Auto OK unt
lndicator (14), and the Ready Light/Flash Test Button clol
(15). car
SPI
1. INSTALL THE BATTERIES wl-l
A) Open the Battery Compartment by sliding the CA
Cover (17) in the direction of the arrow.
IB) Remove the Alkaline Battery Holder (AP-1) from 5.
the Baltery Compartment and install 4 AA alkaline lnt
or 4 NiCad batleries into the holder. The ootional del
Vivitar NC-3 NiCad Battery Pack can also be used. enl
Note the battery polarity diagram on tire holder. Wir
C) lf the batteries are not installed correctly, the flash Sot
unit will not function bltfl

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D) Insert the Battery Holder into the Battery Com-
    partment, making sure the squared-ofl corner of
    the holder aligns with ihe squared corner of the
    Battery Compartment.
E) Push the Battery Holder into the flash slightly and
    slide the Battery Compartment Cover (17) forward
     until  it is firmly seated.

2. MOUNTTHE FLASH ON THE CAMERA
IMPORTANT:
   When attaching or removing the flash from the
   camera, always have the flash On/Off Switch in
   the Off position to prerrent the remote possibil-
     ity of damage to youl'camera.
Slide the unit onto the camera's hot shoe. Turn the
knurled lock wheel in the direction of the arrow lo
insure secure mounting to the camera.

3. ENERGIZE UNIT
Slide the Power On/Off Switch (12) to the On posilion
to energize the unit. The Ready Light (15) will glow
when the unit is ready ,o o" u"ulufr*_                                 .u,
4. SELECTFILM SPEED
Slide the Film Speed Selector (8) to the right or left
untilthe lilm speed displayed  in the Film Speed Win-
dow (7) matches the film speed you are using in your
camera. FAILURE TO SET THE CORRECT FILM
SPEED MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER EXPOSURES
WHEN THE UNIT IS USED ON SOME DEDICATED
CAMERAS.

5. SELECT THE DESIRED FLASH MODE
In the A1 and A2 settings, automatic exposure will be
determined by the tlash unit's Thyristor Sensor (2) and
an  f /slop number will appear in the  f /stop Range
Window (9). Set this t/stop on your camera. (Note:
Some cameras may do this automatically.) The red or
blue bar illustrates the usable distances over whtch

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the flash will give good exposures at that f /stop ano
will appear in the Range/Distance Window (10)
Setting 41 will provide the greatest auto exposure
range wlth a relalively shallow depth of field. The A2
setting provides an increased depth of field while
reducing the maximum distance at which the auto
exposure will function. For fastest recvcle time ano
more flashes per set of balteries, we recommend
using position Al wherever possible. Of course, your
tens must be able to be set at the correspondino
f /stoo. 7
In the "M" (Manual) setting, there is no auto exoosure Ir
capability. However, the f /stop window will indtcate a T
range of f /stops that can be used in the manual mode. A
To use this scale, you must determine the flash_to- fir
subject distance and note the f /stop opposite this dis_ pl
tance on the scale. Set your camera lens to this f/stop s(
to make your exposure. For proper exposure in the th
manual mode, you must select a drfferenl f /slop as ln
you change the flash-to-subject distance. th
When the Mode Selector is set to TTL, and assuming s(
your camera has a TTL flash feature, automatic expo_ al
sure will be determined by the metering system in the 8l
camera. The Range/Distance scale ( l 0) will be blank. W
To determine lhe maximum auto exposure distance W
for TTL, observe the distance on the Range/Distance a(
scale a.nd choose any f /stop on the f /stop range. in
Each f /stop will provide a different usable ranoe. ol
Please refer to the back of this manual for the-ooti_ filr
mum f /stop for your shooting needs. PI
reNote lor Canon/Ricoh model users: In the R_TTL V€positron, the 600 performs most dedicated functions "e
on Ricoh TTL equipped cameras (see detailed sec-
tion), including TTL and auto fill_flash. The R_TTL set_ sh
ting has no function for Canon cameras and when
flashed in that setting on a Canon camera, the 600 8.
produces a full power manual flash output withour By
automatic exposure. ce
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6. SELECT FLASH COVERAGE ANGLE
 A) Set lhe flash Zoom Head to match the angle of the
     lens you are using.
 B) Set the Zoom Setting Selector (11 ) on lhe rear
     panel of the flash to the same setting as the zoom
     angle of the flash Zoom Head.
    Note: The angle of coverage of the flash should
    be at least equal to or wrder.than the focal length
     or zoom setting of the camera lens in use.
 7. AUTO OK INDICATOR  (Sulllclent Llght
 Indicator)
 The Auto OK Indicator (14) operates onty in the At   ,
 A2 and TTL auto settings. The Auto OK Indicator con-
 firms that your subject  will be correctly exposed. For
 proper use of the Auto OK Indicator at the 41 or A2
 settings, aim the flash at your key subject and press
 the Flash Test Button (1 5) while watching the Auto OK
 lndicator. The Auto OK will light up and glow green  if
 the subject  is within the auto range.  lf no green light is
 seen, reduce your flash-to-subject distance, or if you
 are using A2 switch to 41 . lf no green is seen afler
 switching to A'l  , move closer.
When using the TTL setting, the Auto OK will only
work  if an actual exposure  is made with the flash att-
ached to the camera.  In that case film must be loaded
 in the camera. For tesl purposes, a light-toned piece
of paper should be positioned at the film plane as a
film substilute and the camera back must be closed.
Please note that light-toned paper may give incorrect
responses due to its difference in reflective quality
versus actual film. In eilher case, an actual flash
"exposure" must be made by depressing the camera
shutter release button, causing the flash to fire.
8. BOUNCE FLASH
By "bouncing" flash off reflective surfaces such as the
ceiling, subjects can be more softly lighted Avoid
colored reflective surfaces when using color film,

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since bounced light will be influenced by such colors,
affecting results accordingly. To determine correct
operating range under "bounce" conditions, check the
Auto OKlndiCator exolained above. D)
E)
9. HIGH VOLTAGE INPUT SOCKET F)
Three optional accessory power supplies are available G)
for the flash unit. They are the Series 1 HV-Pro High H)Voltage Power Pack, HVP-I High Voltage Power Pack
and the Vivitar SB-4 AC Adapter. All of them plug into
the High Voltage Input Socket (3). The HV-Pro and r)
HVP-1 Power Packs provide very fast recycle time
and many more flashes than the AA or NiCad batter- GT
ies alone. The SB-4 AC Adaoter allows the flash to
operate from a 'l 10V or 220V AC outlet, which is a Zoo
convenience and a saving when many flash shots are Pos
being made in a home or studio. 1 05r
Note: When using any of the above power sources, 50n
standard batteries need nol be in lhe flash unit batterv 35n
chamber. 28n
Autt
10. DEDICATED FUNCTIONS tso
Please refer to the Detailed Section fgr your particular A1 |
camera model. I c-( lrl{*' ur-u5 10-i't11. TO TAKE A PICTURE 0-,
Once you have gone lhrough the familiarization. 7 -41
procedure described above, you will understand the Rec
workings of thb flash unit well enough to begin to util-
ize its great potential. However, the lollowing checklist Mai
is provided as a convenient reference for the picture- 4AA
taking procedure. NiCr
A) Load camera with film and set the film speed.

!B\ With tlash power OFF, mount flash on camera
and turn lock ring down againsl shoe. Flash shoe !
must be securely locked on camera to prevent Flas
intermittent contact and malfunction. Man
C) Set camera to automatic mode or X-sync speed. Aulc
(On most modern 35mm SLR cameras with dedi- Sen

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cated function, your 600 will make the setting for
    you automalically.)
 D) Set film speed on flash unit.
 E)  Set the flash coverage angle on flash unit.
 F)  Set flash Power Switch to ON.
G)  Set flash Mode Selector to mode desired.
 H)   lf necessary, set required   f /stop on your camera
     lens.
   r) Focus, compose the picture, and shoot.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
            Guide Number   Angle of
Zoom Head  (100ISO)     Coverage
Position          ft   m    Vertical Horizontal
105mm     140  42   20"     27"
50mm      120  36   34"     46"
35mm      100  30   45"     60"
28mm      80   25   530    700
Automatic f/stops and Corresponding Ranges at
rso 100
A1 (f/2) RED          A2 (f/5.6) BLUE
15-68  ft. (4.5-21 m)       5-25 ft. (1.5-7.5 m)
10-59  ft. (3-18 m)          3.5-20  ft. (1-6.4 m)
10-49  fl. (3-15 m)          3.5-17  ft. (1 -5.3 m)
7-a1  fl. (2-12.5 m)          2.3-14  ft. (0.7-4.4 m)
Recycle Time and Number of Flashes
                Recycle Number of
Main Unit    Xt. Power  Time Manual Flashes
4AA Ark. (AP-1)             0.3-7.0 sec.      '190
NiCad (NC-3)               0.3-5.5 sec.     65
            HV-PRO  0.3-2.5 sec.    400
               HVP-1    0.3-2.5 sec.    500
                SB-4    0.3-7.0 sec.  unlimited
Flash Duration
Manual   'l /1000 sec.
Auto     1 i 1000-1 /30,000 sec.
Sensor Measuring Angle: Approx. 180

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Auto OK Circuit: Green LED with extended on-time
Flash Ready Light: Orange neon tube
Color Temperature: 6000' Kelvin
Flash Test Button: Combined with Flash Ready Light
Calculator Scale: ISO 64, 100 200,400 1000, 1600
Hot Shoe: Locking, wrth dedicated conlacts
Bounce
Horizontal:
  Right      0, 30, 60, 90'
   Left         0,30,60,90, 120, 180"
Vertical:  0, 45,65, 90"
External Power Supply: Can be used without internal
batteries
Dedicated Functions: Variable oer camera
Accessory Included: AP-1                                                         It,
Optional Accessories                   A
High     Voltage            Pack              HV-PRO or HVP-I
High     Voltage Pack                  Connecting                           Cord HVC-2 (HV-PRO)       "l
or HVC-I (HVP-1)                                                   (F
AC Adaoter SB-4                                                     P(
NiCad Battery Pack NC-3                                           RI
Bounce Diffuser BD-3
Power PistolGrio PPG-1                                       AI
                                                                 Ci
Specifications  sublect to change without notice.                        1

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DETAILED SECTION
   MTNOLTA MAXXUM 5000, 7000, 9000
           MINOLTA XTOO
            PENTAX P3
            PENTAX SF.1
   PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM/SUPER A
            PENTAX LX
            PENTAX ME
           PENTAX KlOOO
          OLYMPUS OM-4
         OLYMPUS OM/PC
         OLYMPUS OM2S
       OLYMPUS OM2lOM2N
         OLYMPUS OM77
MINOLTA MAXXUM 5OOO, TOOO
AND 9OOO SERIES WITH THE 600
"M/P/O"
 (FLASH POWER SWTTCH MUST BE tN THE OFF
 POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
 REMOVING FROM CAMERA.)

 AUTOMATIC OPERATION
 Camera in "Program" or "S" Mode
 1.    Film Speed               Setting
             no    cassettes,                   setting -is requiredWith DX onencodedthe camera.film
   However, film speed must be set on the flash unit.
 2.  On-Camen           Mode                     Selector
     "Program"    to                 or "S"                   and turn flash-  Seton.cameraWhen modeflash
     is ready, READY/TEST  light on back of flash will
   glow and red LED lightning bolt in viewfinder  will
    blink. When ready Iights are on, shutter  is
   automatically set for flash at 1 /100 sec for regular
   flash photography and at  'l /60 sec for low light
   flash oictures.
3. On-Flash Mode Selector -  Set to TTL.

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2. After focusing, determine the subject distance from
the lens barrel. Now check the TTL f /stop
Distance Chart in the back of this manual or the
Manual f/stop Distance Scale of the back of the
flash. Make sure your subject is well within the
auto exposure range offered by the f/stop you
have cnosen.
3. Input the shutter speed and f /stop yot-r desire, auto
focus and shoot normallY.
4, Auto OK tndicator (Sutficient Light lndicator)
green glowing AUTO OK lighl the by - indicated after it immediately flash. Check the the back ot on
the picture is taken. lf no AUTO OK, move closer to
the subject or use a smaller number l/stop.

MANUAL OPERATION
1. Set camera to "A" ol "M".
2. lt set to "A", choose any f/stop. See the TTL
f/stop Distance Chart in the back of this manual or
the Manual f /stop Distance Scale on the back of
the flash for an appropriate f /stop. lf set to "M"'
choose any f/ stop and shutter speed up to 1 / 1 00
sec. Make sure that any t/stop you choose offers
an aulo exposure range that more than covars
your subject distance.
3. Set flash to "M"
4, Auto focus and shoot.
6. Auto aK lndicator (Sufticient Light lndicator)
- does not function in the manual mode.
MINOLTA x700 wrTH THE 600
"M/P/O"
(FLASH POWER SWITCH MUST BE lN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNG FROM CAMERA.)
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Film Speed Setflng - Set the ASA/lSO for the

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film in use on both camera and flash.
2. On-Camen Mode Selector/Shutter Dial and
Lens f /stop Seftlng - A. For automatic exposure, program TTL
function: Set mode to "P" and lens to green
minimum f/stop. Camera will automaticallv select
the correct f/stop.
B. For automatic exposure with TTL but no
program tunction:
'1 . Use "P" mode and any f/stop except green
minimum f/stoo.-
2. Use "A" mode and any f /stop including the
green minimum f/stop.
Methods 1 and 2lel user select f/stop to choose Mr
between depth of field and auto exposure range. 1.
Q. For automatic exposure with flash unit
sensor, use any camera mode. 2.
-Make sure subject is within llash range of f/stop
chosen. To choose an appropriate f/stop, see the 3.
TTL f/stop Distance Chart at the back of this 4.
manual or the Manual f/stop Distance Scale on the
back of the flash. The wider the f /stop selected
(smaller number) the greater the flash range and
the better the overall performance of the flash.
3. On-Flash Mode Selector - A. For TTL flash operation, set to TTL.
B. For flash unit sensor operation, set to A1 or A2.
4. Setting Lens f /stop
above.) Using A1 or A2,- (Forset theTTL,lensseetoSectionf/stop 2
shown in the Automatic f/Stop Window on back ol
flash.
Viewf5. inder lnlormation
lens set to minimum green- f/stop,When ',p"sel to,,p"and blinkingand
red LED appear. LED denotes correct soeed for
flash has been automatically set, i.e. 1 /60, and
flash is ready. Take the picture.

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6. Auto OK lndicator (Sutticient Light tndicator)
- Automatic exposure is verified immediately after
flash is made by glowing green LED,,AUIO OK"
on back of flash. When using any TTL mode, an
aclual exposure must be made with film in the
camera. lf no AUTO OK in TTL mode, move closer
or open the f/slop to a small number, e g. f /g to
t/5.6 lt using flash unit sensor, push READy/TEST
BUTTON or take a flash picture lf no AUTO OK,
move closer or, if using A2, switch to 41 and re_set
f/stop on lens accordingly. With either TTL or
A1 / 42, check AUTO OK immediately after the
exposure or test flash.

MANUAL OPERATION
1. Film Speed Setting
film in use on both camera- Set andthe ASA/tSOflash. for the
2. On-Camen Mode Selector/Shutter Diat - Use "8". any setting except
3. On-FIash Mode Selector - Set to "M". 4. Setting Lens f /stop
subject distance from- lensAfterbarrel.focusing,Find subiectobtain
distance on Manual f /stop Distance Scale on back
of flash and note f /stop opposite rhat distance. Set
that f/stop on your lens. Turn the flash on and after
ready light glows, take the picture.
Viewf5. inder lnformation
LED next to 60 wlll appear,- denotingOnly the correclblinking speeored
for flash is set and flash unit is ready lo fire. lf set to
A, "A" will be displayed along wilh blinking red LED
next to 60, indicating flash ready and correct speed
for flash is automalically set.
6, Auto OK Indicator (Sufticient Light lndicator)
- There is no AUTO OK indication of correct exposure in the manual mode.

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of flash and set lens to f/stop opposite lhat
distance.
Viewf inder lnlormation 5.
in a few seconds the flash- readyTurn lightthe flashwill glowon andand
the shutter will be automatically set fcr flash.
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sulficient Light lndicator)
- Does not function in the manual mode.

PENTAX SFl WITH THE 600
"M/P/O
(FLASH POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNG FROM CAMERA.)

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Film Speed Settrng
setting is required on -theWithcamera.DX codedHowever,film, nofilm
speed must be set on the flash unit.
2. On-Camen Mode Se/ector - Set camera to Auto.
3. On-Flath Mode Selector - Set to TTL, A1 or A2.
4. Lens t/stop Setting -
ll using TTL:
A) Set lens to "A". f/stop will automatically be
selected.
B) Set any f/stop. To choose an appropriate f/stop,
see the TTL fi stop Distance Chart in the back of
the book or the manual f/stop distance scales on
the back of the flash. The wider the f/stop
selected (smaller the number) the greater the flash
range and the better the overal! performance of
the flash.
It using Al or A2: Set the lens to the f/stop shown
in the f i stop window on the back of the flash.
Generally, 41 will provide the greatest auto
exposure range. Do not set the lens to "A".
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lnformation Viewfinder 5.
TTL with camera in using - "AUTO"Turn theandflashlenson.set/f to 3.O4. Lr
"A": a green lightning bolt will appear after the flash st
is lully recycled and ready to be fired. (NOTE; A di
shutter speed number will appear in the viewfinder ol
until the lightning bolt is lit. The flash unit will not th
fire until it is fully recycled.) The camera will set the (e
appropriate f /stop and shutter speed combination. 5. Vt lf lens set to other than "A", f/stop will not be
displayed. lf camera mode is set to "M" and lens lie 8l set to any f/stop, the set shutter speed and llz lightning bolt will be displayed and shutter will fire
at set speed. lf camera mode is set to 125, and any 6.4
f /stop, 125 will be displayed and shutter will fire at ,|25 sec. Whenever the lightning bolt is 1 /
displayed, the flash is ready to fire. Take the PEI
picture, lf using A1 or A2: 125 and the lightning SU bolt will be displayed when camera is set to either
"AUTO" or "125". When camera is set to "M", the (FLl
shutter cannot be set at a faster soeed than the POS
flash sync speed of 1 25. REIV
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sufficient Light lndicator) AUT
- lmmediatelyis verifiedafter bylheglowingflash isgreenmade.AUTOauto OK 1. Ft exposure
light on rear ol flash. lf using TTL, an actual fil
camera exposure must be made with film in the 2.O
camera to activate AUTO OK. lf no AUTO OK in r
TTL, use smaller f /stop number or move closer to 3.O
the subiecl. lf using A1 or A2, push READY/TEST 4. Lr Button on back of flash or take an actual flash
oicture to activate AUTO OK. lf no AUTO OK and tf
using A2, move closer or switch to A1 and reset A)
lens accordingly. lf no AUTO OK in 41, move
closer.

iIANUAL OPERATION B)
Speed 1. Film Settlng - Set andthe ASA/lSOflash. for the in film both camera use on
Mode On-Camen2. Selector - Use any mode "8". "L" or except
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3. On-Flash Mode Selector - Set to "M".
Setting4. Lens f /stop - lensAfterbarrel.focusing,Find subjectobtain from distance subject
distance on Manual f /stop Distance Scale on back
of flash and note f /stop opposite that distance. Set
the l/stop on your lens. Turn the flash on and after
ready light glows, take the picture.
lnlormation Viewlinder5. - Onlyindicatingthe 125 thatand the will be displayed, bolt lightning
shutter has been automatically set for flash and
flash is ready.
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sufticient Light lndicator)
- Does not function in the manual mode.
PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM/
SUPER A WITH THE 600 "M/P/O''
(FLASH POWER SWITCH MUST BE lN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVING FROM CAMERA.)

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1 . Fitm settlng speed - Set andthe ASA/flash. ISO for the in both camera film use on
2. On-Camen Mode Selector - Set to "AUTO", "M" or "125X".
3. On-Flach Mode Selector - Set to TTL, A1 or A2.
4. Lens f /stop Setting -
lf using TTL:
A) Set lens to "A". An f/stop will be automatically set
and displayed depending on the ASA/lSO film
speed. At ASA/lSO 100 the f /stop selected will be
t/4.0.
B) Set any f/stop. To choose an appropriate f/stop,
see the TTL f /stop Distance Chart in the back of
the book or the Manual f /stop Distance Scales on
the back of the tlash. The wider the f/stop

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2. On-Camen Mode Selector - Use any mode "8". "L" or exceot
3. On-Flach Mode Selector Set to "M" -
Aftertn 4. focusing, Settino Lens f /stop obtain3 subject distance from- lens barrel. Find subject
distance on Manual f/stop Distance Scale on back
)t of llash and note f/stop opposite that distance. Set
the f/stop on your lens. Turn the flash on and after
ready lighl glows, take the picture.
Viewtindor 5. lnformation the 125 and - Only lightning bolt will be displayed, indicating that the
shutter has been automatically set for flash and
flash is ready.
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sufticient Light tndicator)
- Does not function in the manual mode.
PENTAX LX WITH THE 600 {i#
"M/P/O"
(FLASH POWER SWTTCH MUST BE tN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNG FROM CAMERA.)

AUTOiIATIC OPERATION
1. Film Speed Setting
filrn in use on both camera- Set andthe ASA/ISOflash. for the
2. On-Camen Mode Selector - Set to "Automatic"
3. On-Flish Mode Selector - Set to 41, A2 or TTL.
Lens 4. Settins f /stop
lo same f /stop shown- inllf/stopusing WindowA1or42,on setbacklensof
flash. For greatest range, best recycle time and
most flashes, use A1 whenever possible. lf using
ffl, set any f/stop. To choose an appropriate
setting, check the TTL t/stop Distance Chart at the
back of the book or the Manual f/stop Distance
Scales on the back of the flash. Make sure the
subject distance is well within the exposure range
ol the f/stop you choose.

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Film Speed Sstting
film in use on both camera- Set andthe ASA/ISOflash. for the
2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setting - to "AUTO" Set or "M".
3. On-Flach Mode Selector - Set to A1 or A2. 4. Setting Lens f /stop
shown rn f/Stop Window- Seton lensbacktoofsameflash.f/stopFor as
greatest range, best recycle time and most flashes,
use A1 whenever possible.
5. Viewfinder lntormation
few seconds a green LED- oppositeTurn flash"M"onwillandblinkin a
and a green LED will appear opposite 125X. These
indicate flash ready and that correct speed for
flash has been automatically set.
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sufticient Light lndicator)
- Proper exposure is verified by glowing green AUTO OK on back of flash. Push READY/TEST
Button on back of flash or take flash picture to
activale AUTO OK. lf AUTO OK does not glow
green, move closer to subject or if you are using
42, switch to 41 and change the f /stop on the lens
accordingly. lf there is no AUTO OK in A1 , move
closer.

MANUAL OPERATION
1. Film Speed Sefting the ASA/lSO for the - Set film in use on both camera and flash.
2. On-Cemen Mode Shutter and Dial Setting - "'L" Use any setting except and "8".
3. On-Ftath Mode Selector - Set to "M".4. Setting Lens f /stop
subiect distance from- lensAfterbarrel.focusing,Find distanceobtain on
Manual f /stop Distance Scale on back of flash and
set lens to f /stop opposite that distance.
Viewf inder5. lnlormation
in a few seconds the flash- readyTurn lightthe flashwill glowon andand
the shutter will be automaticallv set for flash. A

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green LED opposite "M" will blink and a green LED
will appear opposite j 25X. These indicate flash
ready and that correct shutter speed for flash has
been automatically set
6. Auto OK lndicator (sutficient Light tndicator)
-mode.AUTO OK does not function in the manuar
PENTAX K1OOO WITH THE 600
"M/P/O"
(FLASH POWER SW]TCH MUST BE IN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNG FROM CAMERA.)
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
't. Film Speed Setting Set the ASA/tSO for the film in use on both camera- and flash. (
Set to 60 or slower. al 2. Shutter Speed -
Set to Ai or A2. 3. On-Flash Mode Setector - 4. ( Lens f /stop Setting
F shown in f/Stop Window- Seton lensbacktoofsameflash.f/sropFor as
greatest range, best recycle time and most flashes, F
use A'l whenever possible. I5. Viewtinder lnformation Turn the flash on and I afier the flash ready light glows,- take the picture.
There is no flash information available in ihe
viewfinder.
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sufficient Light lndicator)
exposure is verified by glowing green - Proper push AUTO OK on back of ftash. READi/TEST
Button on back of flash or take flash picture ro
activate AUTO OK. lf AUTO OK does not glow
green, move closer to subject or if you are using
A2, switch to A1 and change the f/stop on the rens
accordingly. lf there is no AUTO OK rn 41, move
closer.

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MANUAL OPERATTON
1. Film speed setting _ Set the ASA/iso for the
film in use on both camera and flash.
2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Dialsetttng _
Set to 60 or slower.
Set to ,,M". 3. On-Flach Mode Setector - n Le19 f /stop Setting After focusing, obtarn subject distance from- lens barrel. Find distance on
Manual f/stop Distance Scale on back of flash and
set lens to f/stop opposite that distance.
Viewfinder 5. lnlormation
after flash ready lighl glows,- Turntake thethe flashpicture.on Thereand
is no flash information available in the viewfinder.
6. Auto OK lndicator (Sutticient Light tndicator)
- Does not function in the manuai mode.
OLYMPUS OM-4 WITH THE 600
"M/P/O"
(FLASH POWER SWTTCH MUST BE tN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE MOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNG FROM CAMERA.)
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Film Speed Setting l
film in use on both camera- Set andthe ASA/|SOflash. for the
2. On-Cemen Mode and Shutter Speed Dial
setting switch to AUTO. ,,8" ,,60,'. Use any -shutterset "AUTo/MANUAL"speed except and red
A1, A2 or TTL.3. On-Flach Mode Setector - Use Lens4. t/stop Setting
lens to the fi stop shown- tfinusingthe f/stopAl orWindowA2, seltheon
the back of the flash. lt using ffl, set lens so that
when flash is fired, red lightning bolt in viewfinder
blinks rapidly. lf "over" or "under,' appear, adtust
f /stop on lens. Whether using A1 / A2 or TTL, flash
will not fire if aperture set on lens produces a
shutter speed indication in the viewfinder above 60.
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