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CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH
5600HS (D).
The MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) provides the maxi-
mum 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..............................................................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
