LOADING BATTERIES
Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in OFF position.
Slide open the battery cover and insert 2 x AA
batteries in the direction shown by the symbols in the
battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
Inserting batteries with the wrong polarity may cause
the batteries to overheat, leak, explode and/or
damage the flash. Switch the ON/OFF switch to the
ON position. The ready indicator will light within a
few seconds if the batteries are properly installed.
When you need to replace the batteries, be sure all
of the batteries are the same brand, type and
capacity.
ATTACHING THE FLASH TO YOUR
CAMERA
The flash can be mounted directly onto camera’s hot
shoe socket. If hot shoe socket contacts on your
camera do not match the contacts on the foot of the
flash, do not mount the flash onto the camera. If the
contacts do not match, your camera or flash may be damaged. If you do not
have a hot shoe on your camera, the flash may be connected using the
synchro cord (included) to connect to the camera’s PC sync terminal.
USING THE FLASH
Switch the flash to the ON position. Refer to the Exposure Table on the back
of the flash, estimate the camera to subject distance and note the film speed
in order to get the correct camera lens aperture setting. The aperture can be
calculated using this formula:
Aperture (f) = guide number (GN) / flash to subject distance (m)
Example: Flash Used = FM650
Film speed: ISO 100; Flash to subject distance: 5.0m
The correct aperture should be f4.
CAUTION
• This flash unit is not for use with a camcorder.
• Do not leave or store the flash unit at temperature exceeding 40º C. This
might adversely affect the internal structure or performance of the flash
unit.
• Do not leave the flash unit in your automobile during the summer.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the flash unit for a long
period of time.
• The flash unit is not water-resistant. Rain and humidity may cause
irreparable damage to the flash.
• The flash unit is composed of very delicate electronic
parts. It should be protected against shock, falls or
other improper handling.
• The flash unit contains a high voltage condenser. Do
not try to open the housing or repair the flash.
• Do not clean the surface of flash unit by petroleum
distillates, detergents or strong solvents. These can
cause damage to the flash.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Flash Head
2. Mounting Foot
3. Battery Cover
4. Ready Indicator
/ Test Button
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
6
5. Lock Switch
6. Synchro Socket
7. On / Off Switch
8. Exposure Table
Thank you for your purchase of a ProMaster electronic flash.This electronic
flash may be used with both digital and film cameras. Your flash uses a low
voltage and low current triggering system to provide protection for most
digital cameras. Please take few minutes to read these instructions before
using your flash.
Specifications and design are subjecct to change without notice.
FM650
Manual Electronic Flash
Instruction Manual
Guide No
66(ft)/20(m)
(ISO 100 / DIN21)
Flash Coverage
45˚ vertical x 60˚ horizontal
Power source
2 x AA (1.5V) Batteries
Recycling time
Approx. 5 seconds with fresh batteries
Weight w/o batt.
Approx.105g
Dimensions
63x60x90mm
Accessories
Synchro cord
FM650
Made in China
Code 9090
WWW.PROMASTER.COM
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
