FA-EBA1 - USB Drive SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	External battery adapter for flash
Brand	Sony
Model	FA-EBA1
Compatibility	Sony flash with DC IN jack (e.g., HVL-F56AM, HVL-F60RM)
Power supply	4 or 8 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH)
Rated voltage	6 V - 2.6 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	77 x 174 x 23 mm
Weight (without batteries)	249 g
Operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Storage temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C
Number of flashes (alkaline batteries)	Approx. 450 or more (with HVL-F60RM)
Number of flashes (Ni-MH batteries)	Approx. 660 or more (with HVL-F60RM)
Flash frequency (alkaline)	Approx. 0.1 to 0.8 seconds
Flash frequency (Ni-MH)	Approx. 0.1 to 0.6 seconds
Protection	Protection against water and dust ingress
Material	Not specified (estimated: robust plastic)
Color	Black
Package contents	Adapter, battery magazine, case, set of printed documents
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth; remove sand with a blower
Safety	Do not expose to rain, do not disassemble, avoid metallic objects

Frequently Asked Questions - FA-EBA1 SONY

What types of batteries can I use with the Sony FA-EBA1?

You can use 4 or 8 AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable AA nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. Lithium batteries are not recommended as they do not allow performance to be optimized.

How do I install batteries in the FA-EBA1 adapter?

Press the release buttons on the battery magazine, remove it, then insert the batteries by inserting the positive terminal first. The magazine can hold 4 batteries on top and 4 on the bottom. The device works with 4 batteries (top or bottom) or 8.

Which flashes are compatible with the FA-EBA1?

This adapter is designed for Sony flashes with a DC IN jack, such as the HVL-F56AM and HVL-F60RM. Consult the Sony website for a complete list of compatible models.

How do I connect the adapter to the flash?

Turn off the flash, remove the connector cap, then plug the linking cord into the flash's DC IN jack. Then turn on the flash. Leave the flash batteries in place as the flash needs them to operate.

What should I do if the charge indicator flashes?

A flashing indicates overheating of the protection circuit. Remove the adapter from the flash and do not use it for about 10 minutes to let it cool down.

When should I replace the batteries?

If the flash charge time exceeds 30 seconds with alkaline batteries or 10 seconds with Ni-MH (for a full-power test flash), replace the batteries. The low battery indicator on the flash may also light up.

Can I use the adapter in rainy weather?

The device offers some protection against water ingress, but it is not recommended to use it in rainy weather. Do not expose it to rain or moisture to avoid any risk of fire or electric shock.

How do I maintain the FA-EBA1 adapter?

Clean it with a soft, dry cloth. If there is sand, remove it gently with a blower to avoid scratching the surface. Do not use solvents like thinner or benzine.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Do not carry the adapter attached to the flash to avoid malfunctions. Do not carry it with metallic objects. Do not disassemble or short-circuit it. Avoid very hot, cold, or humid environments.

What is the maximum number of consecutive flashes recommended?

To avoid overheating, do not use the flash more than 20 times in quick succession (or 40 times if the power is set to 1/32). Then allow the device to cool down for at least 10 minutes.

USER MANUAL FA-EBA1 SONY

External Battery Adaptor for Flash

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© 2017 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

4736454130

FA-EBA1

SONY®

External Battery Adaptor for Flash

Operating Instructions GB

Mode d'emploi FR

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Before use

Notes on this unit

This External Battery Adaptor is made especially for the flash with a DC IN terminal.

• Before use, make sure that your flash is compatible with this unit.
  • See the operating instructions, and refer to the operating instructions of your flash.

Notes on handling this unit

This unit is designed with ingress protection in mind, but not with the intention to completely protect against dust and water ingress. Do not use the unit in the rainy weather.

Safety

To avoid hazards, such as a fire or an electrical shock, observe the following.

• Do not carry around or store this unit along with metal objects, such as coins and hairpins.
• Do not attempt to disassemble this unit, or make an alteration or a short circuit on this unit.

Unpacking

If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer.

The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity.

• External Battery Adaptor for Flash (1)
• Battery magazine (1)
• Case (1)
• Set of printed documentation

Locating parts and controls

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1 Battery magazine unlock buttons
② Battery magazine
③ Strap hole
4 Charge lamp
5 Connecting cord
6 Moisture-resistant packing Before you connect this unit to the flash product, HVL-F56AM, remove the Moisture-resistant packing.

Preparations

Inserting batteries

This unit can accommodate either set of the following:

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries (4 or 8)
• Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (4 or 8)

No batteries are supplied with the unit.

1 Press and hold the battery magazine unlock buttons in the direction of the arrows (①), and then pull out the battery magazine.

2 Insert the batteries into the battery chamber as illustrated (☐+) by putting the positive battery terminal

first. (indicates the direction of the batteries.)

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• When inserting each of the batteries, be sure to put its positive terminal first into the battery chamber.
• When removing each of the batteries, push it up from the back of the battery chamber.
• Insert 4 batteries into the battery chamber on the top side of the battery magazine and 4 batteries into the one on the bottom side.

This unit is capable of operating with 4 batteries inserted in the battery chamber either on the top side or on the bottom side of the battery magazine.

3 Put the battery magazine back into this unit and push in the magazine until it clicks into place.

Using this unit with the flash

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This External Battery Adaptor is made especially for the flash with a DC IN terminal.

Before use, make sure that your flash is compatible with this unit.

1 Turn off the power to the flash and remove the terminal cap.

2 Grasp the plug of the connecting cord and plug the cord to the DC IN terminal on the flash.

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- For the flash product models compatible with this unit, visit the Sony website in your area.

3 Turn on the power to the flash.

- Keep the batteries in the battery chamber of the flash. (The flash needs its own batteries for operation.)

4 When the TEST button on the back of the flash lights in orange to indicate that the flash is ready to fire, take a photo.

- The charge lamp on this unit lights while the flash is charging up itself. - If the flash fires in quick succession for a short period of time, its built-in safety unit will be triggered to suspend flash firing and the flash stops charging up itself (overheat). On this unit, the charge lamp will blink.

In such a case, be sure to remove this unit from the flash and leave this unit unused for about 10 minutes to let it cool down.

- For details of the using of flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your flash.

You can attach a strap to the strap hole on this unit.

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When to replace batteries

Specify 1/1 for the flash power level and fire a test-flash to measure the time period before the TEST button on the back of the flash lights in orange to indicate that the flash is ready to fire. When the flash charge-up time exceeds the following time period, replace the batteries both in the flash and in this unit.

With AA alkaline batteries: 30 seconds

With AA nickel metal hydride batteries: 10 seconds

Note

- When the flash is running out of power, the low-battery indicator may be displayed on the LCD panel of the flash despite the flash charge-up time being shorter than the above time period. In such a case, replace the batteries.

Notes on use

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While photographing

- Do not use the flash 20 times in a row or in quick succession in order to prevent heating and degradation of the unit and batteries. (when the flash power level is 1/32, 40 times in a row.) Stop using the unit and cool it for 10 minutes or more, if the flash is triggered up to the limit for the number of times in quick succession.

• Do not carry this unit with the flash attached. It may result in a malfunction.
• When replacing the battery magazine, be sure to keep your fingertip(s) from being caught between the magazine and this unit to avoid possible injuries.

Batteries

• The battery level displayed on the LCD panel of the flash may be lower than the actual battery capacity, due to temperature and storage conditions. The displayed battery level may be restored to the correct value after the flash has been used a few times.

• Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If the low-battery indicator of the flash starts blinking or the flash can no longer be used while taking pictures, change or recharge the batteries.

• Do not use lithium-ion batteries in this unit as they may prevent the unit from delivering full performance.

• The flash frequency and number of flashes provided by new batteries may vary from the values shown in the table, depending on the time elapsed since manufacture of the batteries.
• When you replace the batteries of this unit that has been in use, disconnect the unit from the flash and wait for a few minutes before you remove the batteries. The batteries may be hot, depending on the battery type. Remove them carefully.
• Remove and store the batteries when you do not intend to use this unit for a long time.

Temperature

• The unit may be used over a temperature range of 0^ to 40^ .
• To prevent condensation forming on the unit, place it in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm environment. Allow it to reach room temperature before removing it from the bag.

- Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep this unit and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather. The low-battery indicator 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.

Do not use/store the product in the following places

• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
  In places such as in a car parked in the sun, this unit may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
• Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater
  This unit may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • In a location subject to rocking vibration
  • Near strong magnetic place
  • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product.
  This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Maintenance

Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the unit has been in contact with sand, wiping will damage the surface, and it should therefore be cleaned gently using a blower. In the event of stubborn stains, use a cloth lightly moistened with water or tepid water, and then wipe the unit clean with a dry soft cloth. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, as these damage the surface finish.

Specifications

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Flash frequency/count

When used in combination with HVL-F60RM

	With alkaline batteries	With nickel-metal hydride batteries
Flash frequency (sec)	Approx. 0.1 - 0.8 Approx.	0.1 - 0.6
Flash count (times)	Approx. 450 or more Approx.	0.660 or more

- The flash count indicates the approximate number of flashes available before new batteries wear out.

Other specifications

Power rating: 6 V, 2.0 W

Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.): 77 x 174 x 23 mm (3 1/8 x 6 7/8 x 29/32 in.)

Mass (Approx.): 249 g (8.8 oz) (including the weight of the battery magazine with no batteries)

Functions in these operating instructions depend on testing conditions at our firm.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

AVERTISSEMENT

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2 Podl'a obrázka (☐) vložte batérie do priehradky na batérie, pričom najprv vkladajte kladnú koncovku

batérie. ( ☐značuje smer batérií.)

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- Pri vkladaní každej z batérií je potrebné do priehradky na batérie najprv vložit kladnú koncovku batérie.

- Pri vyberaní každú z batérií vytlačte smerom nahor zo zadnej strany priehradky na batérie.

• 4 batérie vložte do priehradky na batérie v hornej časti zásobníka na batérie a 4 batérie vložte do priehradky na batérie v spodnej časti. Táto jednotka dokáže fungovať s napájaním zo 4 batérií v priehradke na batérie v hornej alebo v spodnej časti zásobníka na batérie.

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제품명칭: External Battery Adaptor for Flash

모델명: FA-EBA1

제조연월:사용 설명서에 표시

제조자: Sony Corporation, Made in Myanmar

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