User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 3XI

[. . . ] CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). 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. Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U. S. A. Digital Camera: 3D 1500 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. [. . . ] Since reflections offset the flash beam, holes will develop in the parts of the image where the reflections occur. The CB-3D1 camera bracket is provided with a general-purpose hot shoe (see the left figure). Mount a commercial video light or similar apparatus there and turn on the video light when framing and focusing and turn it off when taking a shot, and you can take pictures even in a totally dark room. IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PICTURES - CONT'D To Get Better 3D Images · Position the camera so that the subject is centered in and completely fills the view area on your 3D 1500's LCD monitor. Making sure the subject completely fills the camera's view area is one of the most important steps in capturing an image. · Longer axis of the object is recommended to be along the horizontal axis of the camera. · Position the camera with angles in small increments and take as many shots as possible. - 26 - - 27 - BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE Mount the 3D 1500 securely on a tripod. · The 3D 1500 causes the MetaFlash unit to emits two flashes during a single shot. Any slight sway of the camera would hamper it from taking accurate pictures. Be sure to secure the 3D 1500 on the tripod. TAKING PICTURES Turn the MetaFlash on. Press the main switch to turn the camera body on. · An icon will appear on the soft key label (right side) indicating that the camera is now in the 3D mode. · The lens unit automatically zooms to 50 mm in the 35 mm equivalent scale and gets locked there. · The "Fill-Flash" icon appears on the soft key label (center). This icon indicates that not the camera's built-in flash but the MetaFlash is forced to emit flashes (the built-in flash unit is kept off in the 3D mode). Fill-Flash Icon Icon that identifies the 3D mode Continued on Next Page - 28 - - 29 - BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT'D Steps through shown below are not necessary when using this camera for the first time. Set "Quality" to "S. FINE (Super Fine)" in steps to when you used the 3D 1500 as an ordinary Dimâge EX (non-3D camera) by replacing the MetaFlash unit with a zoom 1500 or wide 1500 lens (optional) and you changed the "Quality" setting in the Burst mode. BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT'D Press the Up or Down button to highlight "Quality". Refer to the instruction manual attached to the notebook computer or PC card reader for operating instructions. For further operating procedures for the PC (procedures for generating 3D images from the image data on the PC), refer to the instruction manual for MetaFlash Studio. The MetaFlash Studio's instruction manual is contained on the CD-ROM as a PDF file. - 36 - - 37 - WHEN TO REPLACE THE XENON LAMP The luminescent tube (xenon lamp) of the MetaFlash unit has a limited life. The Minolta 3D 1500 informs you when to replace the xenon lamp by turning on the selftimer lamp on the front of the camera body when the camera is turned on after 2000 shots (4000 flashes) are taken with the camera. · The self-timer lamp will not light when 2000 shots (4000 flashes) are reached while you are taking a shot. In this case, turn off and on the camera, and the self-timer lamp will light. · You can continue taking pictures after the self-timer lamp turns on to indicate the replacement timing of the xenon lamp. It is recommended, however, that you call a Minolta Service Facility for replacement information as soon as possible. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with the camera. If the information does not cover the problem you are experiencing, contact our a Minolta Service Facility. Problem No image appears on the LCD monitor. Cause The camera is not turned on. Solution Press the main switch to turn the camera on and check that the power lamp goes on. The batteries are exhausted. Replace all four batteries or use the AC Adapter. Self-timer lamp The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Remove the batteries and replace in the correct orientation. WARNING The replacement of the xenon lamp should be accomplished only at one of Minolta Service Facility. Any access to the high-tension component or circuit inside the 3D 1500 may cause electric shock. Remove the compact flash card temporarily and reinsert it. No image appears on the LCD monitor (the power lamp is on). No action was taken on the camera for longer than Press the Display button approximately 3 minutes on the lens unit. after the camera is turned on. The attached floppy disk contains a Script file "Getscnt. csm" that shows the total number of MetaFlash that have been fired so far on the LCD monitor of the 3D 1500. Use this Script to check the number of pictures that you can take before it becomes necessary to replace the xenon lamp. [. . . ] · In low temperatures, the LCD monitor will temporarily darken. · If the + or ­ buttons are pressed rapidly during playback, images may appear to overlap. · If the LCD monitor surface is dirty, first blow away dust or sand, then gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. · If the LCD display blinks continuously or no longer works at all, it is time to replace the monitor. [. . . ]