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RD-I DIGITAL CAMEM 7
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SPECIFICATI$[t{:S
Type: SLR Digitalcamera with built-inf lash, autofocus,and.aUt00XpOsUie,, , Lens Mount: MinoltaAtype bayonetmount. AF Compatible Lenses: Maxxum/Minolta lenses. lmage Sensor: 1|2-inchCCD with 380,000 pixels (x3). Sensing System: 3 CCD (G, G, RIB),Dual-GreenSystem. Final Resolution: 1528x 1146pixels. Storing Format: DOS format,B bits digital recording per G, G, R/B channel. Storage Medium: PCMCIAATAcard. PCMCIAcard. Number of Frames: 1 l{frames when using MAXTOR13'1MB (lTL) phase-detection systemwith one AF System: Minolta's through-the-lens automatiAF; CCD linesensor. FocusMode: continuous focus lock selectable focus switchablemanually; auto/manual callyaccordingto subjectmovement; predictive Range:EYZto 21 focus controlfor movingsubjects. AF Sensitivity Body Data,,Pa:helr.,.Ei$,physll $h:utterspeed, aperture, exposure mode, white batterycondition,wirelessf lash,SCSI mode, red-eye balance,framd cou,nter, power. manualfocus,terminator self-timer, reduction, exposurecompensation, f Viewfinder Displaysr Focussignat, lashsignal,standbylamp. Interface: SCSI-2interface,PCMCIAType lll slot, PC terminal,remotecontrol terminal. Power: 7.2V NP-500Hrechargeablelithiumion batteryor AC power adaptet 6V 2CR5 lithiumbatterypack, 3V CR2025lithiumbattery, Dimensions: 6.3 x 5 x 5.7 in. and PC card. Weight: 2,4lbs. withoutlens,battery, Software Adobe Photoshoptt plug-in software,Utilitysoftware. Macintosh@: WindowsrM: TWAIN Driver. Requirements Macintosh Gomputer System: Macintoshor Power Macintoshcwith 68030, 2SMHzCPUor higher. 24MBor higherfor PowerMacintosh RAM: 20MB or higherfor Macintosh; Hard Disc: 30MB vacancy or higher. Software: System7.1 or higher;Adobe PhotoshopVer.2.5 or later PC/ATor compatible machinewith Windows Computer System: IBM@ 4B6DX2CPU or higher, RAM: 16MBor higher. Hard Disc: 30MB vacancy or higher, AHA-I 520,'1540,2940 series. SC$ Board: Adapiec@ Software: Windows 3.1 or Windows 95,

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Metering: TTL type. MeteringRange:EV6.5to 20 (lSO 800, tl67) AE Exposure Modes: ProgrammedAE (P mode), Aperture-priority (A mode), AE Shutter-priority (S mode), Manual(M mode). Exposure Gompensation: +l- 3 EV (0.5 EV increments). focal plane type. Range: vertical{raverse, Shutter: Electronically-controlled, 1/2000Io 112 sec. Flashsync: 1/90 sec. or slower. Sensitivity: ISO 800 or equivalent. White Balancel Auto white balance with outer metering,manual setting available. Built-in Flash: Guide number 110 ft. with ISO800; f lashcoveragefor 28mm off-cameraf lash lenses;pre-flash for red-eye reductionand remote/wireless controlavailable;raiseand lower manually. VieMinder: Eye-level ixed roof mirror. Fietdof view: 90Y". Magnification: f -1 1.04x(with50mm lens at infinity). diopter, Relay Lens Magnification: 0.4x.
DIGITAL CAMERA 175 SLR RD
Shutter-ReleaseButton Control Dial Lens Contacts Lens Mount

Flash Control Button

Exposure
CompensationButton Lens ReleaseButton

Mirror

Focus Mode Button

PC Terminal

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White BalanceWindow Main Switch Mode Button
Program Re-set Button Data Panel Flash Mode Button

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MAJOR SELLING POINTS

Electronic lmaging Made Easy The Minolta RD-.175 Digital SLRcameracreates entirely an new standard of picture making meetthe needsof the multimedia to era. lt offers the highquality images, easyoperation, portability a Minolta and of Maxxum AF SLRcamera, and allows photos be directly the to outputto a PC, eliminating needfor filmdeveloping scanning. the and The RD-175 provides photographers creative and artists witha newand exciting methodof fastimageprocessing filing, and and imagedatatransmission via PCtelecommunications.

CreativeExposureControl

Forfullcreative control,the Minolta RD-175 offers Aperture Priority, Priority, Manual Shutter and exposure modes. All threemodesusethe AF-integrated camera's B-segment honeycomb-pattern metering system. ln AperturePriority mode,the photographer can selectaperturesin 1/2-stop increments a maximum to f/6.7,andthe camerasexposure system automatically will selectthe correct shutter speed. Likewise, in Shutter Priority mode,the photographer selectshutter can speedsin '1-stop increments from 112Io112000 sec.,and the RD-175 will automatically the appropriate set lensaperture ln Manualmode,the. usercan takefullcreative process, control overthe image-making by selecting boththe aperture and shutter speedwhilereferring to exposure indicators the viewfinder. in
3-CCD Systemfor 1.75MillionPixelResolution
The RD-175 usesthreeCCDs(Charged CoupledDevices) storephoto to imagesas digitaldata Thisnewly-designed 3-CCDsystemprovides plusa highresolution approximately.75 superior colorcontrast, of 1 pixels (1,528 million horizontal 1,146vertical). x The RD-175 offers the picture quality possible, images highest for thatarecrisp,clear, and f ull-colored.
ExposureCompensation Control
Forcreative exposure adjustments exposure or bracketing, RD-175's the exposure compensation control allows changesin half-stop increments for up to 3 stopsoveror undernormal exposure.

PCMCIA Cardfor EasyPortability
(ATA) recording The RD-175 photoimages.Thecard usesa PCMCIA for hasa largecapacity 131MB and can record to I14 imageframes. of up

White BalanceControl

The RD-175 features bothautomatic manual and whitebalance controls, In automatic mode,the whitebalance be automatically will adjusted according the colortemperature the lightsource.The RD-175 to of also Interface Compatibility SCSI-2 for features manual settings Outdoor for mode(natural lighting), Indoor with Macintoshand IBM PC/AT (tungsten light), Fluorescent mode,and a Flashmodefor studio The RD-175 ableto directly is connect PCsaccepting to SCSIstandards, mode including Macintosh. PCMCIA The cardenables connection otherPCs strobes. to suchas Macintosh IBMPC/ATthrough or acard reader.A PC witha Built-lnFlash PCMCIA card slotdoesnot require card reader. a The Minolta RD-175 features built-in, a design-integrated (Guide flash number110ft. at ISO800)whichprovides coverage lenses wide for as Adobe PhotoshopPlug-lnSoftware as 28mm. Theflashhasthreemodes: AUTO,OFF,and FILL-IN (manual plug-in Adobe Photoshop software and exclusive Minolta software for fill-flash). AUTOmode,the flashwillfirewhenever In needed For imageprocessing provided standard are as accessories. TWAIN A greater flashoutputand versatility, high-powered Maxxum flashunits driveris alsoprovided a standard as accessory compatible for IBM areavailable optional as accessories. PC/AT machines.

Gomplete Easeof Use

just The Minolta RD-175 Digital Camera handles and operates likea point& shootcamera, provides high-quality fullyautomatic but the end results and system flexibility onlyan SLRcameracan offer.The that designis simpleand straightforward, all functions controlled and are with a single-button operation rather thana combination buttons dials. of or

Red-Eye ReductionMode

To reducethe red-eye effectcausedby the flashreflecting the inside off of the subject's eyes,thismodefiresthe built-in flashseveral timesto closedownthe subjectspupilsbefore exposure the flashis firedand the picture taken. is

WirelessOff-Camera FlashControl
The Minolta RD-175 cancontrol off-camera Maxxum 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi flashunitswithout accessory cordsor connectors, allowing greater (up flexibility flashplacement to 16-112feet the camera) in from and freedom fromcabletroubles tangles.Flash or control signals are sentfromthe camera's built-in flash In addition, ratio a2',.1 can be selected, wherethe off-camera provides of the lightwhilethe unit 213 built-in flashprovides remaining of the lightneededfor proper the 1/3 subjectexposure. PC Terminal The PC terminal enables userto connecta non-dedicated the or studio-type flashto the camera.
Gontinuous Predictive Autofocusing
The Minolta RD-175 features widefocusingarea a witha largeCCD sensor.ThiswideAF areamakesit easyto maintain precise focuson the mainsubject evenif the subjectis off-center the viewfinder. in With movingobjects, RD-175's the continuous autofocusing trackssubject movement, predictive and focuscontrol adjusts focusbetween the eachexposure maintain to imagesharpness. Focus Hold lf the userwantsto takea picture withthe mainsubjectoutside focus the frame, focusholdcan be usedto keepthe subjectsharp. Tolockfocus, placethe subjectin the centerof the focusframe, thenpressand hold the shutter-release buttonpartway down. Waitfor the focus-lock signal to appearin the viewfinder, recompose picture desired, the as thenpress the shutter-release button the way downto takethe picture.(NOTE: all focuswillnot lockif the subject moving,) is

AF llluminator

lf the built-in flashis set to AUTOor FILL-lN and the cameradetects that the sceneis too darkto focusaccurately, flashwillautomatically a the fire shortstroboscopic burstto provide lightnecessary the camerato the for precise detectand focuson the subject.TheAF illuminator ensures focusing evenin totaldarkness.
Honeycomb-Pattern 8-Segment ExposureMetering
The Minolta RD-175 features AF-integrated, an 8-segment honeycombpattern metering system thatmeasures lightlevels sevensymmetrical in segments the imageframe,plusthe background of area.Because the exposure systemis integrated the autofocus with system, RD-175 the is ableto identify mainsubject the and biasthe exposure accordingly, even in difficult lighting conditions. program ln fullyautomatic mode,the Minolta RD-175analyzes subject movement, distance, and lensfocallength, wellas subject as and backgroundbrightness, thensetsthe optimum exposure automatically. There are no settings make The usersimplyplacesthe viewfinder to focus frameon the mainsubject,presses shutter-release the buttonpartway down to activate autofocus, then presses shutterrelease the buttonall the way downto takethe picture,lf the lightis low,the built-in flashwill fireautomatically provide propersubjectillumination. to the

Self-Timer

provides 1O-second The self-timer a shutter-release delay, allowing the userto set up the shotand appearin the photo.Thebuilt-in flashsignals just before picture takenby firingthreequickbursts, is the
Full Auto Modewith ExpertProgramSelection
Full Line of Lensesand Accessories
The Minolta RD-175is partof the world-renowned Minolta Maxxum System Autofocus of Lenses, SLRCameras, and Accessories. The RD-175 accepta wideselection Maxxum can of and Minolta lens, AF ranging fromultrawide-angle 16mmfisheye 600mmsupertelephoto, to including zoomlenses, macrolenses, and the new 100mmsoft-focus portrait lens. Otheraccessories, the Maxxum like HS,xi, and i-series flashunitsletyourcustomers expandtheirsystem desired. as

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ITEM # DESCRIPTION Acceptsa wide selection of Minolta/Maxxum Autofocus Lenses Maxxum Flash 5400HS MaxxumFlash3500xi MaxxumFlash2000xi Maxxum MacroFlash1200AF-N Insulated Case Optimate OpticalCarrier Leather WideStrap Filter Gelatin Holder 72mm 55mmAdapterRingfor Filter Holder Gelatin 49mmAdapterRingfor Filter Holder Gelatin MiniTripodTR-1 CopyStandlll SlideCopyUnit100 MacroStand1000 EyepieceCap BodyCap BC-1000 Lithium Battery 2CR5 AC PowerAdapterAC-M515 Lithium Battery lon NP-500H MobileMax MXL-131-SCSICableSC-3for Macintosh (halfpitchSO/D-sub 25) SCSICableSC-4for Windows (halfpitch5O/full 50) Holding StrapHS-700
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FAR.SIGHTED VISION ITEM # DESCRIPTION +0.5 Diopter 8230-500 +1,0 Diopter 8230-000 +1.5 Diopter 8230-700 +2.0 Diopter 8230-800 +Diopter 8230-900 VISION NEAR-SIGHTED -Diopter 8230-400 -2.0 Diopter 8230-300
BB35-107 BB32-307 BB30-301 8823-637 6081-660 9992-05'1 6063-101 6805-100 6805-300 6805-200 8042-007 8355-100 8353-'100 8353-200 7994-220 7396-410 8699-120 2753-63'1 2753-730 2753-821 2753-210 2753-220 6089-750

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PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH

5600HS (D)

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

APPENDIX

APPLICATIONS

BASIC OPERATION

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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, there 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 the receiver. Connect the equipment to 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/) reversed. Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures. Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries), short, or disassemble. Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages. Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if. the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed. the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take your flash to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.

CONTENTS

CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS..6 NAMES OF PARTS...8 BASIC OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES...12 Checking Batteries...13 ATTACHING AND REMOVAL...14 AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM..15 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS..16 Flash Range...18 EXPOSURE MODES...19 A Mode Flash...19 S Mode Flash...19 M Mode Flash....20 Flash Sync Speed..21 APPLICATIONS ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE...23 TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH...26 BOUNCE FLASH...28 CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE).31 DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR...32 AF ILLUMINATOR...33 MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS...34 MANUAL FLASH (M)....36 HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS)...38 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE...40 Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash..41 Wireless Flash Range...42 Notes On Wireless Flash..44 [1] Using The Built-In Flash...46 [2] Using Two Flash Units...48 [3] Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller.52 CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE..55 SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)..58 MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)..60 RESET TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS..64 CUSTOM FUNCTION...65 Wireless channel setting Flash range units (m/ft) Time to auto power off Time to auto power off when using wireless Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set APPENDIX USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS..69 ACCESSORIES...72 CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING..74 PERFORMANCE...76
Thank you for purchasing the MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D). The MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) provides the maximum guide number 56, a high-intensity light source, and a wide range of functions in a compact body, and is designed for use with Minolta auto-focus single lens reflex cameras. Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. We hope that you will continue to be satisfied by our products.

CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS

Cameras
This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D) as attached to one of the following cameras. Maxxum 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 505siSuper, 500si, 500siSuper, 404si, 303si, 300si When attaching to another Maxxum series camera, a Dynax series camera, a Vectis series camera, or a Dimge series digital camera, read the main section of this manual while referring to Use in Combination with Other Products on page 69. This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. It cannot be attached to other Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Minolta takes no responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with such cameras. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before August 2000. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date.

Flash Units

For convenience, classify the following as D flash units when using multiple flash units for wireless flash photography, etc. MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D)
This mark below the flashtube certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformit Europenne (European conformity).

NAMES OF PARTS

Flash Unit Diagram
Built-in wide angle adapter (25) Terminal cap Inside terminal Accessory terminal (55) External-power terminal (72)

Control Panel

Select button

button

Flashtube
AF illuminator (33) Mode button Wireless/Remote control-signal receiver (42) Mounting-foot-release button (14) Mounting foot + button Data-panel illuminator (32) Test-flash button (26) / Modelingflash button (26) Flash on/off button (15) Bounce lock-release button (28) Test-flash mode selection (26)/Hold switch (26)

Bounce indicator (28)

Flash-ready lamp (17)
Data panel (10) Battery-chamber door (12) Control panel (9) Zoom (flash-coverage) selection button (24)
Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page.
NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel
Wireless/Remote controller indicator (48) High-speed-sync indicator (38) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (46-54) Flash-ok indicator (17) TTL indicator (36)
Flash-range-warning indicators (18) Flash-range (18)/Multiple-flashfrequency display (60) Hz indicator (60) Flash on/off indicators (16) ft/m indicator (66) Low-battery indicator (13)
The section explains preparations for use of the flash, and the basic details of taking photos.
Automatic flash generates a flash only as necessary. Fill flash generates a flash with each photo.
Manual-flash-control indicator (36) Multiple-flash indicator (60) Custom indicator (65) Ratio-flash indicator (50, 53, 56) Power-level indicator (58)
Bounce indicator (28) TIMES indicator (61) mm indicator (23)
Zoom/Multiple-flashrepetition display (61) Manual-zoom indicator (24)

INSTALLING BATTERIES

BATTERIES
The 5600HS (D) may be powered by : Four AA-size alkaline batteries Four AA-size lithium batteries Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit.

See page 18 for details of the flash range.
5. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button to take the photo.
The flash is charged when indicators on the rear of the unit and in the camera viewfinder are both lit.
and appear with automatic flash. Only appears with fill flash.
When the correct exposure has been obtained for the photo just taken:
is displayed in the data panel for approximately four seconds. The indicator blinks in the camera viewfinder.
With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, automatic flash is used with full-auto, and fill flash when the P mode is selected. With the Maxxum/Dynax 9 and 800si, fill flash is used when the P mode is selected (automatic flash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si). With other cameras, automatic flash is used when the P mode is selected. Fill flash may be selected in the same way as the built-in flash in the camera.
The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete. When a photo is taken immediately after charging is complete while using slide film, it may be under-exposed near the farther limit of the flash range (p. 18). Press the shutter-release button after checking that charging is complete when using the flash with the self-timer.

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P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS Flash Range
Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the flash range for the proper exposure on the data panel. Check that the subject is within this range and then take the photo. A distance range of 1.5~28m may be displayed on the data panel (0.7~28m for downward bounce, see p. 31). When the distance is outside this range, or is lit at both sides of the viewfinder.

EXPOSURE MODES

This photography is only possible with cameras having the A, S, and M modes.

A Mode Flash

1. Select the A mode on the camera. 2. Press the flash on/off button to display.

Fill flash is selected.

3. Set the aperture and focus the subject.
Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.5m. Proper exposure is obtained from 8m to 28m or more.
Reduce the aperture (ie increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash range, or open the aperture (ie reduce the f-stop) to increase the flash range. The shutter speed is automatically set.
The flash range is not shown when using flash bounce above and to left or right, with wireless flash, or when off-camera cables are used. When photographing beyond lower limit of the flash range, the photo may be over-exposed despite being displayed, or the bottom of the picture may become darker. Always photograph within the indicated flash range.

4. Press the shutter-release button when charging is complete.

S Mode Flash

1. Select the S mode on the camera. 2. Press the flash on/off button to display
3. Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject.
A shutter speed faster than the sync speed cannot be selected with the Maxxum STsi and Dynax 404si. The shutter speed is set automatically with the Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, and Maxxum 400si.
EXPOSURE MODES M Mode Flash
1. Select the M mode on the camera. 2. Press the flash on/off button to display

FLASH SYNC SPEED.

Flash photography is generally associated with a maximum shutter speed referred to as the flash sync speed. This restriction does not apply to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter speed of the camera. Sync speeds and high-speed sync for each camera are as follows.
Maxxum/Dynax 9: 1/300 sec, high-speed sync photography possible Maxxum/Dynax 7, 800si, 700si, 600si: 1/200 sec, high-speed sync photography possible Maxxum XTsi, HTsi, and Dynax 505si, 505siSuper: 1/125 sec, high-speed sync photography possible Maxxum STsi, QTsi, 400si, 300si, and Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, 404si, 303si, 300si: 1/90 sec, high-speed sync photography impossible
3. Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the subject.
Reduce the aperture (ie increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash range, or open the aperture (ie reduce the f-stop) to increase the flash range. A shutter speed faster than the sync speed cannot be selected with the Maxxum STsi, 400si, and Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, and 404si.

ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE

Auto Zoom
24mm focal length 85mm focal length
The section explains the various methods available to make full use of the flash unit.
Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the automatic zoom coverage on the data panel.
Automatic zoom coverage is set as follows:
Focal length in use 24 - 27mm 28 - 34mm 35 - 49mm 50 - 69mm 70 - 84mm 85mm or more Coverage 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm
[24mm] blinks when a lens having a focal length of less than 24mm is used with auto zoom. Use of the built-in wide-angle adapter (p. 25) is recommended in this case to prevent darkening at the periphery of the image.

ZOOM FLASH

This flash unit employs auto zoom to cover a range of focal lengths from 24mm to 85mm. There is normally no need to manually adjust zoom coverage.
ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE Manual Zoom
Zoom may be set manually irrespective of the focal length currently in use.
Built-In Wide Angle Adapter (17mm zoom angle)
Pull-out the built-in wide-angle adapter for the 17mm zoom angle.

Pull out the adapter.

Press the ZOOM button to display the desired zoom coverage.
[M.ZOOM] is displayed above zoom coverage when zoom is set manually.
The zoom coverage display on the data panel shows [17mm]. The flash range is also displayed. When flat subjects are photographed from the front with very wideangle lenses such as the 17-35mm f/3.5G lens at the wide-angle setting, the distance between the lens and the center and periphery varies so that the amount of light from the periphery is slightly reduced.
The periphery of the image darkens when a zoom coverage less than the focal length currently in use is set.
Zoom coverage is changed in the following order. Auto zoom, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 85mm
TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH
One or more test flashes may be tried before photographing. This is particularly convenient for checking shadows when the flash is separated from the camera such as in wireless flash.
* Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking photos.
2. Press the test-flash button (modeling-flash button) when charging is complete.
1. Set the test-flash mode selection/hold switch to the desired mode.
Flash once at the set light level (LEVEL 1/1~1/32).
Use this test-flash mode when a flash meter is used in manual flash mode (p. 36). In multiple flash mode (p. 60), while pressing the test-flash button, the flash fires the number of times you have set.
Flash three times at a rate of two flashes per second (guide number 5.6 at 24mm position).
Used to verify overall shadow.
Flash 4 seconds at a rate of 40 flashes per second (guide number 1.4 at 24mm position).
Convenient for verifying detailed shadow for macro photography.
HOLD The setting prevents mis-operation.
Photographs may be taken, however all flash operations, except use of the test-flash button and data panel illuminator, are locked.

TEST / MODELING

Do not release the shutter while the flash is in use. The strength of shadows will differ from that during actual photography. Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or outdoors, or when using bounce flash, and verification will therefore be more difficult.

DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR

Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels.

AF ILLUMINATOR

In low-light or when subject contrast is low, pressing the shutter-release button partway down for autofocus lights the red lamp on the front of the flash unit. This is the AF illuminator used as an aid in autofocusing.
Press the data panel illuminator.
The data panel is illuminated for approximately eight seconds. This period is extended if the flash is used during this time. To extinguish the data panel illuminator, press the button again while the data panel is illuminated.

ILLUMINATORS

The AF illuminator is suitable for use with local focus areas on all cameras having wide focus areas. The AF illuminator operates even when the flash is off. The camera AF illuminator does not operate while the flash AF illuminator is operating. The AF illuminator does not operate when continuous AF is used in the focusing mode (when continually focusing on a moving subject). The AF illuminator may not operate when the focal length of the lens is greater than 300mm. It will not operate when the flash is off-camera, or when the AF macro-zoom 3X-1X lens is used.

MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS

The mode, select, +, and - buttons are used to select the functions described on the next page. Selected with Selected with mode button select button HSS (38) TTL (36) WL (40) RATIO LEVEL (58) HSS (38) The functions are selected with the following basic procedure. See the relevant pages for details. 1. Select the major item with the mode button. 2. Select the minor item with the select button. 3. Make the setting with the + and - buttons. 4. Press the select button* repeatedly until blinking stops. * Also possible with the mode button or flash on/off button. M (36) WL (40) LEVEL (58) Hz MULTI (60) TIME LEVEL Selected with + and - buttons (items in Italics are initial settings)
ON, OFF OFF, ON, CONTROL OFF,
1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 ON, OFF OFF, ON 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 - - (unlimited), 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

The Maxxum STsi, QTsi, 400si, 300si and Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, 404si, 303si, 300si do not support this function, and high-speed sync therefore cannot be used.
1. Press the mode button to display or on the data panel. 2. Press the select button to blink [HSS].
The currently selected high-speed sync setting ( / ) also blinks simultaneously.

HIGH-SPEED SYNC

High-speed sync eliminates the restrictions of flash sync speed, and allows you to use flash over the entire shutter speed range of the camera. The selectable aperture range is increased, allowing portrait shots with flash in which the aperture is opened to leave backgrounds out of focus and thus accentuate the human subject.
4. Press the select button repeatedly until blinking stops.
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE
Photographs taken with the flash attached to the camera are flat as shown in photo. In such cases, remove the flash from the camera and position it to obtain a more threedimensional effect as shown in photo. Photo was taken using the cameras built-in flash and the flash located separately from the camera, with a light intensity of 1:2 respectively to produce a soft gradation between light and dark, and natural shadows. When taking this type of photograph with a single lens reflex camera, the camera and the flash unit are most commonly connected by cable. This flash eliminates the need for a cable to transmit signals to the flash unit by using the light of the flash itself as a signal. This type of flash control is referred to as wireless (remote) flash. The proper exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash
The following three types of wireless flash are supported.
[1] Using the built-in flash (p. 46)
The following two modes are available. Use only an off-camera flash unit (photo , p. 40). Use the built-in flash, and an off-camera flash unit, to provide a light intensity ratio of 1:2 respectively (photo , p. 40). Any camera on page 6. A single 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi.

Wireless flash

[2] Using two flash units (p. 47)
The following two modes are available. Use only the off-camera flash unit (photo , p. 40). Use one flash unit attached to the camera, and another off-camera flash unit, to provide a light intensity ratio of 1:2 respectively (photo , p. 40).

Wireless ratio flash

Usable cameras and flash units:
Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, or 600si. Two 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, or one 5600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, and one 3600HS (D) or 3500xi.

WIRELESS FLASH

Appropriate cameras and flash units:
[3] Using the Wireless Remote Flash Controller (p. 52).
The following two modes are available.
Use off-camera flash units (photo , p. 40). Use two off-camera flash units to provide a light intensity ratio of 1:2 or 2:1.
Distance between camera and subject (see Table 1) Distance between 5600HS (D) and subject (see Table 2)

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [1]-1 Using The Built-In Flash
1. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera and switch the flash and camera power supplies on. 2. Set the camera to wireless flash.
The method used for the setting varies with the camera. See the camera manual for details. When the camera is set to wireless the 5600HS (D) is also set to wireless automatically, and WL is displayed on the data panel.
6. Use test flash to check the 5600HS (D) flash.
The method used for test flash differs with the camera used (eg. press the AE lock button, or spot AE lock button). See the camera manual for details. If the test flash doesnt fire, change the position of the camera, flash, and subject, or point the wireless/remote control-signal receiver towards the camera.
7. Check again that the built-in flash and the 5600HS (D) are fully charged, and press the shutter-release button to take the photo.
[1]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using The Built-In Flash
The built-in flash and 5600HS (D) may be controlled to a flash intensity of 1 and 2 respectively. See photo on page 40. The method used differs with the camera. See the camera manual for details.
Set shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or less (low shutter speed). Wireless high-speed sync photography cannot be used. Ratio-flash control cannot be used with the Maxxum QTsi, 300si, and Dynax 303si, 300si.
3. Remove the 5600HS (D) from the camera and raise the builtin flash. 4. Set up the camera and the 5600HS (D).

See page 43 for details.

5. Check that the built-in flash and 5600HS (D) are fully charged.
is lit in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is fully charged. The AF illuminator on the front blinks, and on the rear is lit, when the 5600 HS (D) is fully charged.
[1]-3 Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only
If you keep using the same camera and the flash combination without changing the wireless channel, it will not be necessary to attach the flash to the camera the next time. Cameras setting : See the camera manual for detail. 5600HS (D)s setting : Follow the step 1 to 5 in page 49.
This procedure is not available with the Maxxum QTsi, 400si, 300si and the Dynax 500siSuper, 500si, 303si, 300si.

3. Press the select button.

POWER LEVEL

MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)
The flash is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open. Multiple flash allows motion of the subject to be captured in a photograph for later analysis.
The camera must be set to the M (manual) mode for multiple flash photography. Multiple flash cannot be used unless the camera supports the M mode.
4. Press the + or button to select the flash frequency.
The flash frequency may be selected from the following. 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Press and hold the + or - buttons to change the value rapidly.
1. Set the camera to the M mode. 2. Press the mode button to display of the data panel.
The current number of flashes for multiple flash is displayed on the data panel.
6. Press the + or button to select the number of flashes.
The number of flashes may be selected from the following. --, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 Press and hold the + or - buttons to change the value rapidly. When -- is selected flashes continue at the set frequency while the shutter is open.
3. Press the select button to blink [Hz].
The current multiple flash frequency (flashes per second) is displayed on the data panel.

MULTIPLE FLASH

5. Press the select button to blink [TIMES].
7. Press the select button to blink [LEVEL] on the data panel.
The current power level is displayed. To prevent shaking, the use of a tripod is recommended during multiple flash photography. Test flash will fire at the selected frequency/number/level while the test-flash button is being pressed if the selection switch is at or HOLD. The use of custom settings allows the camera to be set up for manual flash photography without selecting the M mode (p. 66).
8. Press the + or button to select the power level to be set.
The power level may be selected from the following. 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes
The maximum number of continuous flashes during multiple flash photography is limited by the charge in the battery. Use the following values as a guide. With alkaline batteries Power level

1/8 1/16

9. Press the select button.

Flash frequency (Hz)

10. Set the shutter speed and aperture.
The shutter speed is calculated as follows to suit the selected flash frequency and number of flashes. Number of flashes (TIME) Flash frequency (Hz) Shutter speed For example, when ten flashes and 5Hz are selected, = 2 requires a shutter speed of longer than two seconds.

40 40* 40* 40* 40*

With nickel-metal hydride batteries Power level

1/8 1/16 1/32

11. When the flash is fully charged, press the shutterrelease button to take the photo.
The distance at which the proper exposure is obtained with a single flash is displayed on the data panel.
40 40* *40 signifies more than 40.

40* 40* 40* 40* 40*

The maximum number of flashes varies with the type of battery and its condition. If the external battery pack EP-2 is used, the maximum number of flashes increases beyond the values given above.
RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS
Most of the flash functions return to the default settings, as follows, if both the + button and button are pressed and held for three seconds.

CUSTOM FUNCTION

The various flash settings may be changed as necessary. The following five items may be changed. Wireless channel setting (channels 1~4) Flash range units (m/ft) Time to auto power off (4 minutes, 15 minutes, 60 minutes, none) Time to auto power off when using wireless (60 minutes, none) Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set (M mode only, all modes)
Flash on/off Flash coverage (zoom) Flash mode (TTL/M/MULTI) High speed sync (HSS) Wireless/remote flash (WL) Ratio control (RATIO) Power level in TTL/M Power level in multiple flash Frequency in multiple flash (Hz)
On (Auto on or on) Auto zoom (85mm) TTL On Off Off 1/1 1/32 5
The first item (wireless channel setting) is displayed.
2. Press the select button to select the item, and press the + or button to select the desired setting.
Each time the select button is pressed, the next of the five items appears on the data panel (see following page).
Repetition in multiple flash (TIMES) 10

Settings

1. Press the select button for 3 seconds.
Select with the + button or button
3. Press the mode button.
The data panel returns to the original display. When the setting other than the default setting is selected in custom 3, 4 or 5, remains on the data display.

Channel 4

1. Wireless channel setting

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

2. Flash range units (m/ft)
Select with the select button
3. Time to auto power off

4 minutes

15 minutes

60 minutes

4. Time to auto power off when using wireless
After changing the wireless flash channel (see 1. Wireless channel setting), fit the flash to the camera, and press the shutter-release button partway down to transmit the flash channel information to the camera. When All modes is selected (see 5. Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set) manual flash and multiple flash photography may be used in all exposure modes. The setting is provided for the sake of convenience, however the proper exposure may not be obtained with photography in other than the M mode, and it is therefore recommended that the M mode be used. The selected settings are maintained even when the flash unit is switched off, or the battery is removed.

ACCESSORIES

Off-Camera Accessories
The following off-camera accessories are available. Off-camera cable Off-camera shoe Extension cable Cable CD Triple connector TC-1000 The off-camera cable allows the flash to be used from any position. Use of the extension cable allows of the distance from the camera to be further extended. Use of the cable CD and triple connector TC-1000 allows photography with multiple flash units.
With the 5600HS (D), the off-camera cable may be connected directly to the flash accessory terminal without the need to use the off-camera shoe. Use the off-camera shoe when the flash is used on a tripod.

Bounce Reflector V Set

This reflector is attached to the 5600HS (D) flash for simple bounce illumination photography outdoors, and indoors where no reflective surfaces are available. The unit folds easily for convenient carrying.
The flash range is not displayed on the data panel. High-speed sync is also cleared. If you already have Bounce Reflector Sets III or IV, it is only necessary to purchase the adapter. The reflector part is the same.
Use Of Other Accessories With The 5600HS (D)
The control grip CG-1000 does not allow correct control, and therefore cannot be used with the 5600HS (D).
External Battery Pack EP-2 Set
The external battery pack contains six AA-size alkaline batteries. It reduces charging time by half, and doubles the number of flashes possible.

CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING

During Photography
This flash unit generates strong light, and should therefore not be used in front of the eyes.

Temperature

The flash unit may be used over a temperature range of 20C to 50C. Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures (eg. direct sunlight inside motor vehicles), or in conditions of high humidity. The response of the data panel becomes slower as temperature decreases, and it becomes darker at high temperatures. Restore it to normal temperature if these problems occur. To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather. may blink even when there is some power left in the batteries in cold weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating temperature. This flash unit is not waterproof. Care is therefore required to ensure that it does not come into contact with water or sand when used near water. Contact with water, sand, dust, or salt content may result in a malfunction.

Batteries

Do not store the flash unit with the alkaline batteries inside it. Leakage from the batteries may damage the battery chamber. Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, temperature, and storage conditions, the battery level displayed on the data panel may be lower than the actual battery capacity. The displayed battery level will be restored to the correct value after the flash has been used a few times. When blinks to indicate that the flash cannot be used, pressing the flash on/off button in number of times may result in recovery of the battery. Replace the battery if it does not recover. When using the lithium batteries, if the batteries become hot due to high temperature or successive use, may blink and the flash may not be able to use for a while. Wait until the batteries become cold before using the flash again. Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If starts blinking or flash can no longer be used while taking pictures, change or recharge the batteries. Depending on the time elapsed since manufacture of the battery, the flash frequency and number of flashes for new batteries may differ from the values shown in the table.

Maintenance

Clean by wiping with a soft, clean cloth. If the flash has been in contact was sand, wiping will damage the surface, and it should therefore be cleaned gently using a blower. Do not use cleaners containing organic solvents (eg. thinners or benzene) under any circumstances.

CAUTIONS

PERFORMANCE
Guide number Normal flash (ISO 100) Flash Coverage Setting (mm) 85 Power level 56 1/1/1/4 6.19 1/8 4.5 7.1/16 3.2 5.3 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.8 9.7 1/32 Wireless flash (ISO 100) Flash Coverage Setting (mm) 85 Power level 42 1/1 HSS flat flash (flash with HSS, ISO 100) Flash Coverage Setting (mm) Shutter speed 85 6.22 1/250 4.5 8.6 9.16 1/500 3.6.7 7.9.1/1000 2.4 4.3 4.6 6.1/2000 1.3.5 3.7 4.5 4.7 5.6 1/4000 1.2 2.1 2.4 2.3.1/1.2.1 2.5 2.8 3.5 1/12000 Frequency/ Repetition Alkaline 0.2 - 11 Lithium 0.2 - - 8000 Nickel hydride 0.2 - - 2800 Flash coverage Flash Coverage Setting (mm) Flash coverage 85 Top-bottom ( ) 23 Left-right ( ) 31 Continuous flash performance AF illuminator 40 continuous cycles of 5 flashes per second (Normal flash, power level 1/32, nickel-metal hydride battery) Automatic flash at low contrast and low brightness For wide focus area Approximate operating range (with Maxxum/Dynax 7) AF mid 3 areas: 0.5 - 10m (24 - 105mm) AF top-bottom 6 areas: 0.5 - 5m (35 - 105mm) Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct metering, manual flash 77.5 (W) x 132 (H) x 95.5 (D) mm 370g (without batteries)

Flash control

Size Weight

Frequency (sec)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.