Vivitar 285-HV User Guide - Page 2

8. Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around equipment when storing. 9. To protect against electric shock hazards, do not immerse this equipment in water or other liquids. 10. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not disassemble this equipment, but take it to a qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock hazard when the equipment is used subsequently. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Table of Contents Getting Acquainted With Your 285HV Flash Unit 5 Power Sources 5 Ready Light 6 Battery Saving Circuit 7 Battery Operation 7 Inserting Batteries Forming The Capacitor Thyristor Circuit Zoom/Bounce Flash Head Zoom Position Bounce Angle Automatic Operation Vari Sensor Module Mode Selector Dial Calculator Dial 11 Sufficient Light Indicator 13 Attaching The Flash To The Camera 14 Shooting Automatically 14 On-Camera Direct Flash On-Camera Bounce Flash Off-Camera Direct And Bounce Flash Shooting Manually 18 Direct Flash Zoom Bounce Flash Vari-Power Fill-In Flash 21 Multiple Flash Lighting 22 4 Description of Flash Unit 1. Open Flash Button 2. Sensor Socket 3. Battery Compartment Cover 4. Illuminated Calculator Dial 5. ASA/DIN Indicator Arrow 6. Lens/Filter Slot 7. Zoom/Bounce Flash Head 8. Zoom Setting Indicator 9. Bounce Angle Scale 10. Sufficient Light Indicator 11. Calculator Dial Light Button 12. On-Off Switch 13. Ready Light 14. Mounting Foot Lock Lever 15. Mounting Foot 16. Shutter Cord Socket 17. AC Adapter/HVP-1 /PPG-1 Receptacle 18. Vari-Power Settings 19. Vari-Power Dial (Black Arrow) 20. Distance Scales (ft & m) 21. f-Stop Scale 22. ASA/DIN Film Speed Dial 23. Auto Modes (colored wedges) 24. Mode Selector Dial 25. Mode Selector Window 26. Vari Sensor Module 27. Alkaline/NiCad Battery Holder 28. 28mm Wide Angle Lens 29. Detachable Shutter Cord 3 Specifications 23 Power Specifications General Specifications Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thryristor Flash System Accessories 24 Manual Operation Guide Numbers 26 Automatic f-Stop Settings And Corresponding Ranges 27 Getting Acquainted With Your 285HV Flash Unit The purpose of this Owner's Manual is to familiarize you with your flash and give you the basics for taking flash pictures. After reading it, we suggest you experiment with the unit's various features by shooting a roll of film. This will help you to use your flash more effectively. Once you've used your flash for a while, you may want more in-depth information on flash lighting techniques. There is a wealth of information currently available, and we suggest you check with your local photo dealer, bookstore or library for books on specific techniques. Power Sources Your Vivitar Model 285HV offers you the flexibility of working with several power sources. It operates on four 1.5 volt size AA alkaline batteries as a standard power source. If you'll be using your flash frequently, you may want to consider any of three other optional power sources: 1) Nickel-Cadmium Batteries (NiCads) - In addition to being rechargeable, NiCads also provide a faster recycling time. Ask your dealer about the Vivitar NC-3 NiCad Battery Pack and the Charge 12/20 unit for fast 20-minute recharges of the NC-3. CAUTION: When using NiCad batteries, firing your flash continuously more than 25 times may damage your flash. Wait 5