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Operating Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this 
manual for future use.
Contents
Information for Your Safety
Information for Your Safety............. 2
Precautions ..................................... 6
Supplied Accessories...................... 6
Names of Parts ............................... 7
Control Panel .................................. 7
Continuous Firing............................ 8
Preparing a Battery 
(optional) ......................................... 8
Loading Batteries ............................ 8
Attaching to the Camera ................. 8
Turning on the Flash ....................... 9
Shooting .......................................... 9
Flash Mode ................................... 10
Button Functions ........................... 11
Multi Flash Mode........................... 12
Wireless Flash Settings ................ 13Placing Wireless Flash Units ......... 13
Fixing the Irradiation Angle............ 14
Using the Wide Panel .................... 14
Using the Catch Light Plate ........... 14
Using a Filter ................................. 15
Other Settings ............................... 15
Custom Settings ............................ 16
Camera without Communication 
Functions ....................................... 17
Slave Mode ................................... 18
Cautions for Use ........................... 18
Table of Guide Numbers (GN) ...... 18
Specifications ................................ 21
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR 
U.S.A.) ........................................... 22
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR CANADA).................. 24
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another 
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
≥Read and understand all instructions before using.
≥Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is 
used by or near children. Do not leave appliance 
unattended while in use.
≥Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot 
parts.
≥Do not operate if the appliance has been dropped or 
damaged - until it has been examined by qualified 
service personnel.
≥Let appliance cool completely before putting away.
≥To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this 
appliance in water or other liquids.
≥To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble 
this appliance, but take it to qualified service personnel 
when service or repair work is required. Incorrect 
reassembly can cause electric shock when the 
appliance is used subsequently.
≥The use of an accessory attachment not recommended 
by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric 
shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
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∫About the batteries
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• If rechargeable batteries are to be used, then rechargeable batteries  manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with  the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or  dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced  radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void 
the user’s authority to operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
-If you see this symbol-CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying 
documents means that used electrical and electronic products must 
not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please 
take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your 
national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and 
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local 
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance 
with national legislation.
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Precautions
≥This is the external flash for the Panasonic digital cameras (mentioned as flash in 
the following). When this flash is used together with a digital camera that 
supports wireless mode, shooting with a wireless flash becomes possible. 
Available functions vary depending on the digital camera used. As for the 
corresponding digital cameras, please visit our web site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
∫Handling the unit≥Do not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact.  Doing so may not only 
cause the unit to malfunction but also cause the flash head to break.
≥ Sand and dirt may cause the unit to malfunction. When using the unit in an 
environment such as a beach, take steps to protect it from sand and dirt.
≥ This unit is neither dust-proof nor splash-proof. If by any chance water 
droplets, etc. are splashed on the unit, wipe them off with a dry cloth. If the 
unit fails to function correctly, consult your dealer or Panasonic.
≥ Use a soft, dry, and dust free cloth to wipe the dust and dirt on 
the filters.
≥ Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the unit when adjusting 
the angle of the flash head.
≥ Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.
Supplied Accessories
[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]
When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and the 
supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and 
functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and 
transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of February 2014. These may be subject to change.
1Flash case2Flash stand3Filter
≥The batteries are optional.
A : Diffuser (Whiter)
C : IR filter (Black)B: Warming filter (Orange)
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 VFB0244/
:  VFB0245/
:  VFB0246
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Names of Parts
Control Panel
1Wide panel
2 Flash head
3 Wireless sensor
4 AF assist lamp/LED light
5 Flash sensor
6 Catch light plate
7 Control panel
8 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
9 [TEST/CHARGE] button/lamp:[OK] button
; Bounce unlock button
< [BACK LIGHT] button
= [ON/OFF] button
> Lock lever
? Dial
a ( 2): Flash intensity adjustment button
b ( 3): [MODE] button
c ( 1): LED light button
d ( 4): [ZOOM] button
1 FP firing
2 Flash mode
3 Guide number 
(GN)
4 Flash intensity 
adjustment
5 ZOOM value
6 FOUR THIRDS
7 Zoom mode
8 LED light9ISO sensitivity
: RC mode group
; Unit of frequency 
(in Multi Flash 
Mode)
< Aperture (F)
= RC mode 
channel
> Temperature 
warning
?Distance units
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Continuous Firing
The flash may become hot when fired many times in succession, resulting in 
damage or malfunction. The flash should be fired no more than 30 times in 
succession at intervals of 2 seconds, after which it should be left unused for at least 
10 minutes.
≥When a filter is being used, we do not recommend firing with full flash intensity or 
firing many times in succession. The heat caused by these firing methods may 
deform the filter.
Preparing a Battery (optional)
Choose from the below batteries:
≥LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries (x 4)
≥ HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) (x 4)
The use of batteries made by Panasonic is recommended.
Loading Batteries
≥ Use alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable nickel 
metal hydride batteries.
1 Slide the battery cover to open it.
2 Insert the batteries with correct [ r]/
[ s ] polarity.
3 Close the battery cover by sliding it  back firmly as far as it will go.
Attaching to the Camera
Confirm that both the camera and flash are off. Attaching or removing the flash 
while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction.
1 Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by the 
[LOCK 1] icon ( 1).
2 Slide the flash into the hot shoe until  it clicks securely into place ( 2).
3 Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK  1] 
position ( 3).
≥To remove the flash, slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to the [LOCK 1] 
arrow and slide it from the shoe.
R6/AA Manganese dry batteries cannot be used.
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Turning on the Flash
Attach a flash to the camera, and then turn the camera on.
Press the [ON/OFF] button.≥The control panel display will turn on.≥To turn the flash off, press the [ON/OFF] button again.≥Replace the batteries if the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp does not light after: 
≥If the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp and [AUTO CHECK] lamp blink simultaneously, batteries are 
running low. Replace the batteries. Using a considerably exhausted battery may result 
in malfunction.
≥The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera enters sleep mode.≥If no operations are performed for approximately 60 minutes, the flash will turn off 
vautomatically. Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn it on.
≥Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash, but this is not malfunction.
Shooting
1 Use camera controls to choose the flash mode.See the camera operating instructions for details.2 Choose a flash mode. “Flash Mode” (P10)
• The camera and flash will exchange shooting information and the flash working range  will be displayed in the control panel.
3 Press the shutter button halfway.• Flash working range varies with camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, and lens focal length).4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. The unit emits light in proper exposure if [AUTO CHECK] lamp flashes for approximately 
5 seconds.
≥When using a flash, flash light may be blocked by the lens body, lens hood, etc.≥Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of less than 1 m (3.3 feet) (P14).
1[AUTO CHECK] lamp
2[TEST/CHARGE] lamp
3Control panel
4[ON/OFF] button
30 seconds (Alkaline dry batteries)
10 seconds (Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries)
1Flash mode
2Lighting angle
Displayed according to the focal length of the lens.
3[AUTO CHECK] lamp
4Flash working range
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Flash Mode
Choose a flash mode according to your subject and shooting 
conditions.
1 Press the [MODE] (3) button.
2 Rotate the dial to select a flash mode.
• While [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, pressing [MODE] ( 3) button 
allows you to set the guide number. Press the [MODE] (3 ) again to turn back.
3 Press [OK] to set.
Control panel displayControl operation
[TTL AUTO]
The flash light intensity is controlled automatically 
according to the camera’s setup. The flash will be 
adjusted based on the brightness taken through the 
camera’s lens. Usually use this mode with a camera 
with communication capability.
[ AUTO]
Blinks: 
Out of flash working range The flash will be adjusted based on the brightness 
captured by flash sensor on the flash. If the camera 
has communication capability, this mode can be 
used only when the camera is an AUTO-compatible 
model.
[ MANUAL] In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the 
guide number setting. The flash displays the 
optimal range, which is calculated based on the 
guide number and camera settings.
[ RC] Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital 
cameras that support wireless mode. (P13)
[ FP TTL AUTO] FP firing. This mode allows you to use flash 
photography even at shutter speeds faster than the 
flash synchronization speed of the camera.
≥Maximum output is reduced, resulting in a smaller 
flash working range. Flash working range also 
diminishes with shutter speed.
[FP TTL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically. 
[FP MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide 
number. The flash displays the optimal range, 
which is calculated based on the guide number and 
camera settings.
[ FP MANUAL]
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