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Charging the AF540FGZ with the
Optional External Power Source
Prepare the external power source TR Power
Pack-3 in accordance with the instruction in the
operating manual.
Confirm that the power switch of the flash unit
and TR Power Pack-3 is turned to OFF. Then,
plug the power cord into the external power
socket on the flash unit.
Turn the power switch of the external power
source and the power switch of the flash unit to
ON. When charging is complete the ready lamp
of the flash unit will light up.
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The TR Power Pack-3 is equipped with a pilot
lamp which lights up to indicate that the power is
activated. Note that a lit lamp does not indicate
that the flash unit is ready for use. Make sure the
ready lamp on the flash unit is lit before
discharging the flash unit.
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When turning off the flash unit, make sure you
turn the power switch of the external power
source to OFF. Otherwise the external power
source may be exhausted.
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Switching the Charging Mode
You can select a charging mode from among the
following.
Slide the setting switch up.
Press the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT)
for 2 seconds or more.
SL 1 or SL 2 will be displayed.
Press the flash mode button (MODE) twice.
PP1 or PP2 will be displayed.
Press the select button (S) the number of times
required to select PP 1 or PP 2.
Press the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT).
The LCD panel returns to the normal display.
When using the external power source, do not
remove the batteries from the AF 540 FGZ:
otherwise, the flash unit will not function.
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PP1: Charge the flash unit using only the external
power source.
PP2: Charge the flash unit using the external power
source and internal batteries. (Enables high
speed charging with a charging interval of
approximately 2 seconds.)
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