Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Reference Manual - English - Page 157

Thermal cut-out, Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed.

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Thermal cut-out The SB-5000 features a function that offers protection against damage to the flash panel and body from overheating. This function does not stop the flash head temperature rising. Be careful not to let the SB-5000 overheat during continuous flash use. • The thermal cut-out indicator appears when the temperature of the flash head rises as a result of the flash being fired numerous times in quick succession. All operations except power ON/OFF and menu settings are suspended to prevent heat damage to the flash panel and body. LCD at normal temperature Thermal cut-out indicator • Wait until the SB-5000 cools down. High temperature E • Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed. • On rare occasions, the thermal cut-out indicator might appear or disappear without the temperature changing depending on the zoom head position. This is not a malfunction. Functions E-29

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E-29
E
Functions
Thermal cut-out
The SB-5000 features a function that offers protection against damage
to the flash panel and body from overheating. This function does not
stop the flash head temperature rising. Be careful not to let the SB-5000
overheat during continuous flash use.
•
The thermal cut-out indicator appears when the temperature of the
flash head rises as a result of the flash being fired numerous times in
quick succession. All operations except power ON/OFF and menu
settings are suspended to prevent heat damage to the flash panel and
body.
LCD at normal
temperature
Thermal cut-out indicator
High
temperature
•
Wait until the SB-5000 cools down.
•
Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed.
•
On rare occasions, the thermal cut-out indicator might appear or
disappear without the temperature changing depending on the zoom
head position. This is not a malfunction.