SONY GN28 External Flash with Wireless Remote Control
About the manual for this product
This guide describes the necessary preparations to start using the product, basic operations, etc. For details, refer to the “Help Guide” (web manual).
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2030/h_zz/
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
• Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, burst, fire or injury may result.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
- For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service
- Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) .
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
- Trade Name : SONY
- Model : HVL-F28RM
- Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 858-942-2230 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.
Notes on use
This flash unit can be used in combination with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras, Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders, and Sony Digital Still Cameras that have a conventional Multi Interface Shoe. Update the software of your camera to the latest version before use.
- For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at: https://www.sony.net/dics/f28rm
- See the operating instructions of this unit and refer to the operating instructions of your camera.
- To avoid the risk of a fire or an electric shock, observe the following:
- Do not disassemble or alter this unit.
- Do not use this unit with wet hands.
- Do not allow ingress of water or foreign matters (metal, flammable substances, etc.) to this unit.
- Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.
- To avoid the risk of damage or a malfunction, observe the following:
- This unit is precision equipment. Do not drop the unit, hit it, or subject it to a strong physical impact.
- Do not touch the electrical contacts on this unit with bare hands.
- Do not use or store this unit in a place subject to high temperatures and humidity.
- When using this unit outdoors, keep the unit from exposure to rain or seawater.
- For interior inspection and repair of this unit, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.• Handle this unit with care to avoid the risk of dropping it or letting it exposed to liquid.
- This unit is designed to be dust and moisture-resistant, but is not waterproof or splash-proof. When you use the unit in rainy conditions, do not let the unit get wet.
- Keep the flashlamp clean. The soiled flashlamp surface may cause heat buildup, resulting in smoke or scorches. To clean the flashlamp, wipe it with a soft cloth, etc.
Identifying the parts
- Bounce indicator (upper/ lower angle)
- CMD lamp
- LEVEL lamp
- LEVEL -/+ button
- TEST button
- Lock lever
- Release button
- Bounce lock release button
- LINK lamp
- PAIRING button
- Battery chamber door
- Power switch
- Dust and moisture resistant cover
- Bounce sheet
- Built-in wide panel
- Flashlamp
- Multi Interface foot
- Micro USB terminal
- Mini-stand
- Tripod attachment hole
Inserting batteries
The flash unit can accommodate either set of the following:
- Two AA-size alkaline batteries
- Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries
Insert the batteries into the battery chamber as illustrated ( 
). ( indicate the direction of the batteries.)
Note
- Before you use the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, be sure to fully charge the batteries with the specified battery charger.
- Do not use lithium-ion batteries in this flash unit as they may prevent the flash unit from delivering full performance.
Attaching the flash unit to a camera
- Turn the power switch on the flash unit to “OFF.”
- Press and hold the release button and rotate the lock lever away from “LOCK.” (1)
- Remove the connector protect cap from the flash unit; and the shoe cap from the camera.
- If the built-in flash on the camera is popped up, put it down.
- Insert the Multi Interface foot of the flash unit into the Multi Interface shoe on the camera. (2)
- Be sure to push in the foot in the direction of the arrow until the foot is secured.
- Rotate the lock lever toward “LOCK” until it stops at the right end (3) to secure the flash unit on the camera.
To remove the flash unit from the camera Turn off the power of the flash unit first. Press and hold the release button, rotate the lock lever away from “LOCK,” and then slide the unit out of the Multi Interface shoe.
Note
- • Once you removed the flash unit from the camera, be sure to attach the connector protect cap to the Multi Interface foot to protect its terminal.
- About bounce lock mechanism (c-a) When the flashlamp is tilted to the 0-degree (0°) position, the flashlamp is locked (bounce lock mechanism) to disable adjustment of the bounce flash angle.
- To adjust the bounce flash angle when the flashlamp is locked, press and hold the bounce lock release button (1) and tilt up the flashlamp (2).
TTL flash photography
- To set the flash unit ready for TTL flash photograph, you need a camera with the capability to set the external flash.
- For details about the functions and settings of the flash unit, refer to the Help Guide.
- Turn the power switch on the flash unit to “ON.” (1)
- When you turn on the power to this flash unit, the flash unit starts charging up itself. When the flash unit is fully charged up, the TEST button (2) lights in orange.
- Work with the menu on the camera’s LCD to place the flash unit in TTL flash mode.
- Press the shutter button on the camera to take a photo.
- You can press the LEVEL -/+ button to change the flash compensation value (adjust the flash power level).
Documents / Resources
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