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Contax Data Back D-6 User manual
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- Contax Data Back D-6
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Congratulations on purchasing the Contax Data Back Wir, gratulieren lhnen zum Kauf der Contax Datenrilckwand
Quartz D-6, featuring the latest in electronic technology. Quartz D-6, Cie nrit fortschrittlichsier Elektronik
The Data Back Quartz D-6 is a digitalized, automatic data- au$gestattet ist. Die Datenruckwand Quartz D€ ist eine
recording device, dedicated for use with the .139 Quariz, digitale, aulomatische Datenaufzeichnungsvorrichtung, die
incorporating a liquid-crystal-display quartz clock. lts filr die 139 :luartz entworfen ist, und eine Quartz-Uhr mit
capabilities are not limited to the Year-Month-Day (YMD) FlUssigkristallanzeige beinhaltet. lhre Fahigkeiten sind
and Day-Hour-Minute (DTM) modes but even include the nicht auf die Betriebsarten Jahr-Monat-Tag (YMD) und Tag-
count mode which couples to the shutt€r release and the Stunde-Minute (DTM) begrenzt, sondern erslrecken sich
index mode that allows the selection of any given six digit auch auf Ziihlbetrieb, der rnit dem VerschluRausloser
figure, all mode$ capable of being imprinted onto film from gekoppelt isi, und lndexbetrieb, der die Wahl einer
a format using a $even-segment liquid crystal output beliebigen sechsstelligen Zahl gestattet. In allen
display. its imprinting function even permits data Betriebsarlen konnen die Daten, deren Format von einer
inrprinting coupled to the sequence shooting mode. Before siebenteil irJen Fh"issigkristallanzeige abgelesen werden
using the Data Back Quartz D-6, please be sure to kann, auf rjen Film aufgezeichnet werden. Die
familiarize yourself with the contents of thi$ instruction Aufzeichnungsfunktion gestattet sogar mit
manual so you will be able to operate the data back Serienauf nahmebetrieb gekoppelte Dateneinbelichtung.
properly and enjoy long years of use. Bevor Sie nun die Datennickwand Quartr D-6 in Gebrauch
nehmen, lesen Sie diese Anleitung aufmerksam durch,
damit Sie in der Lage sind, sie richtig zu bedienen, um
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www.butkus.us Bezeichnung der Teile ........................... 7 Einsetzen der Batterien .......................... 13 Anbau an die Kamera ............................ 17 Bedienungsknopfe .............. Aufzeichnungsarten ............. ..................29 Einstellen des Datums und der Uhrzeit ......................... 37 Einstellen der Zdhl- und Index- Betriebsarten ................ 51 Datenaufzeichnung auf den Film ............ 55 Zeitpunkt der Batterieerneuerung .......... 60 VorsichtsmaBnahmen bei der Bedienung ..................... 64 Anmerkungen zur FlLissigkristallanzeige ....................... 66 Technische Daten ..... .. ......................69View original page 4
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Control Button Covero
Mode Button
Battery Compartment Cover@o
Select tsutton
Film Speed Button
Set Button (fime-Check)
Display Window@ooo
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@ Hinge Pin (E Belease Lug
@ Data lmprinting Window
@ Hinge Pin
@ Film Pressure Plate
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The data back is powered by two 1.55 V silver oxide
batteries (5R44)or 1.5 V alkaline batteries (LR44).
O Insert coin edge or other suitable object into the slot of
screwhead located in the center of battery compartment cover,
then turn the screw counterclockwise and open the cover. Install
the batteries with their plus (+) marks facing upward, otherwise
the data back will not function.
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When the batteries are installed, the display window will show
the date 1 January 1981 (81 1 1). Be sure lo change this to
the current date and time according to the instructlons on
page 36 showing how to reset the date and time.
battery A After installing the batteries, replace the
compartment cover and securely screw it into place.
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n Open the regular camera back, and while pushing down on
the camera back release lug, remove the camera back by tilting
it slightly outward.
A lnstall the Data Back onto the camera by inserting the lower
end of the hinge pin into camera pin socket, and then slip in the
upper end of the'pin into its socket while pushing down on the
camera back release lug until the insertion is accomplished.
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The imprinting mode is toggled on Die Au fzei ch n u ng s-Betriebsart w i rd
and off using the "MODE" button, mit Hilfe des Betriebsartenknopfes
and resetting of the date and time "MODE" ein- und ausgeschaltet, is accomplished using the MODEft. wdhrend die Einstellung von
"SELECT" and "SET" buttons. The ,, Datum und Uhrzeit mit Hilfe der "ASA" button ls used to select the Wiihl- und Einstellkndpfe E.I t, "SELECT" und "SET" ertolgt. Der exposure level for imprinting on DELEU
the film. The control button cover "ASA"-Knopf dient zur Wahl des tt Be I ic htu n g s m aBes f ti r d ie can be opened by lifting up on the E. tt
fingernail catch located on upper Aufzeichnung auf den Film. Der
end of the cover. Steuerknopfdeckel kan n durch ASAD Hochheben am oberen Ende mit
dem Fingernagel geoffnet werden.
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'MODE" Button Betriebsartenknopf ,,MODE,, '
This button is used to select the imprinting mode. Each Dieser Knopf dient zur Wahl der Aufzeichnungs-
time the button is depressed, it will select each one of Betriebsart. Mit jedem Druck auf den Knopf werden die the follcwing modes in succession: "YMD", "DTM", folgenden Betriebsarten der Reihe nach abgerufen:
"COUNT", "INDEX" and "NON-DISPLAY", and indicate "YMD", "DTM", "COUNT" (Zeihlbetrieb), "lNDEX" ' the respective mode data in the digital display window. (lndexbetrieb) und "NON-DISPLAY" (Keine Anzeige).
Gleichzeitig werden die entsprechenden
Betriebsartendaten im Digital-Anzeigefenster angezeigl.
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: "SELECT' Button Wdhlknopl "SELECT"
This button is used to select the digits to be corrected, Dieser Knopf dient zur Wahl der zu korrigierenden
applicable to all modes, up to two digits at a time. Only Stellen. Er gilt fur alle Betriebsarten und kann bis zu the digits selected for correction will begin to pulsate zwei Stellen gleichzeitig anwahlen. Nur die zur Korrektur
pulsieren, wdhrend alle { white itt other displayed digits will stay on steadily. angewdhlten Stellen beginnen zu r When in the "SELECT" mode, depressing of the ubrigen angezeigten Stellen ruhig stehenbleiben. "MODE" button will not change the data shown in the o Wdhrend-der Wdhlbetriebsart "SELECT" bewirkt der
digital display window. Druck auf den Betriebsartenknopf "MODE" keine r When in the "SELECT" mode, the data back will not Verdnderung der im Digital-Anzeigefenster sichtbaren
imprint. Daten. . Wdhrend der Wdhlbetriebsart "SELECT" werden
keine Daten aufqezeichnet.
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"SET" Button Einstellknopl "SET"
A depressing of the button will advance the digit to the Ein Druck auf den Knopf stellt die betreffende Stelle um
next number. Continuous pressing will fast-forward the eine Zahl weiter. Standiger Druck auf den Knopf bewirkt
digit to the next series of numbers. Hold down the einen Schnellvorlauf der Stelle auf die nachste
button until the desired number is nearly reached, then Zahlenreihe. Den Knopf gedruckt halten, bis die
adjust to the desired number by advancing one number gewUnschte Zahl nahezu erreicht ist, dann mit kurzen
at a time with each depression of the button. Drtjcken auf den Knopf die Ziffern einzeln weiterrucken,
. Upon making of the adjustment, the data back will, bis die endgUltige Zahl erreicht ist.
after a lapse of two or three minutes, automatically clear . Nach Beendigung der Einstellung wird die Einstell-
from the "SET" mode and revert to its regular mode. betriebsart "SET" nach einer Zeitspanne von zwei bis
"TIME CHECK" Function: When the "SET" button is drei Minuten automatisch aufgehoben und die
depressed at times for other than adjusting, it will DatenrUckwand in ihre reguldre Betriebsart zuruckversetzt.
indicate the DTM data. Regardless of the mode Zeitpriiffunktion "TIME CHECK": Wird der
(including "NON DISPLAY") in effect, this button will Einstellknopf "SET" auRerhalb der Einstellfunktion
indicate the "Day-Hour-Minute" data for as long as it is gedrUckt, so werden die "DTM"-Daten (fag-Stunde-
keot deoressed. Minute) angezeigt. Solange dieser Knopf gedrUckt bleibt,
werden die "DTM"-Daten ohne RUcksicht auf die
momentane Betriebsart (einschlieRlich "NON DISPLAY"
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3rASA" Button "ASA''-Knogf
This button is used to select the exposure level for Dieser Knopf dient zur Wahl des BelichtungsmaBes ftir
imprinting, based on the speed rating of the loaded film. die Datenaufzeichnung, basierend auf der
With each depression of the button, the film speed index Empfindlichkeit des eingelegten Films. Mit jedem
mark "V" will alternately indicate "50 100" and "400 Knopfdruck zeigt die Filmempf indlichkeits-l ndexmarke "V" abwechselnd "50 100" und "400 B&W" an. Als B&W". The button can be set usino the followino Anhaltspunkt fUr die Einstellung des Knopfes dienen intormation as a guide. folgende Angaben:
For color film up to AStulSO 200 ..............,........ "50 100". FLir Farbfilm bis zu ASA/ISO 200 ........................ "50 100'.
For color film over ASAJISO 200 and FUr Farbfilm uber ASAi/|SO 200
B&W film ......... "400 B&W". und Schwarz-WeiR-Film ......... "400 B&W".
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(Year-Month-Day (YMD) Mode)
In the YMD mode, the Year-Month-Day data, as read from a left-
to-right order in the display window, is imprinted exactly as thus
displayed. In this mode, the " / " mark appearing to the left of
the Year data pulsates. The "Year" data is indicated showing the
last two digits of the Gregorian calendar year.
Examole: 1983 October 10 is indicated as'83 10 10
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( Day-Hour-Minute (DTM) Mode)
In the DTM mode, the Day-Hour-Minute data, as read from a left-
to-right order in the display window, is imprinted exactly as thus
displayed. In this mode, the " r " mark appearing between the
"Hour" and "Minute" data pulsates. The "Hour" is indicated on
a24-hour basis so "5 pm" is shown as "17".
Example: Tenth day, 5:25 pm is indicated as 1O 17:,25
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<COUNT> Mode
Being coupled to the film imprinting function, the figure shown in
the COUNT mode advances to the next number whenever an
exposure is undertaken and is directly imprinted onto the film.
This mode allows the imprinting of three digit figures ranging
from "000" to "399".
r When shooting in any of the other imprinting modes, the
figure will advance to the next number
whenever the shutter is released.
However, when in the "NON-DISPLAY"
Mode, the shots taken will not be
registered in the count.
Example: When it is set to count from
"200", the display will show 2 00.
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<"lNDEX" Mode)
Because of the flexibility of the numbers at your disposal, you will
be able to imprint in any suitable format for dating photographs,
or for cataloging research and scientific and other data. lt
imprints six digit figures ranging from "000000" to "999999"
directly onto the film exactly as they are indicated in the display
window.
Example: A length of 16 cm is expressed
as: 00 00 16.
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ffi..... A Adjust the year digits. SELECT
Depress the "SELECT" Button, causing the year digits to pulsate.
Then depress and hold down the "SET" button until the year * drgits advance to "83". After passing "99" (for 1999), the year
digits will revert to "00".
El Adjust the month digits.
Depress the "SELECT" Button, causing the month digits to
pulsate. Then deoress and hold down the "SET" button until the
month digits advance to " l0". After passing "12", the month
dioits will revert to "1".
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4l Adjust the day digits.
Depress the "SELECT" button, causing the day digits to pulsate.
Then depress and hold down the "SET" button until the day * digits advance to "10". After the end of a month with 30 or 31
days, the day digits automatically revert to "1". In February, the
day digits automatically revert to "1" after the 29th day. tfr 'fi] ,fi
E Depress the "SELECT" Button Again
This clears the digit adjusting function, returning the display to
the normal YMD mode in which all the data except for the " f "
stay on steadily.
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(Setting the Time)
The Contax Data Back Quartz D-6 has a built-in quartz clock.
When it is necessary to reset it because ol a battery change
or for some other reason. use the "SELECT" and the "SET"
buttons to do the resetting. Each time the "SELECT" button ls pressed, the hour, minute and second digits will ffi.....
successlve/y pulsate in the above order, indicating the digits MODE
to be reset.
Here, 17:25 hours (5:25 pm) on the 10th day shall be given as
an example.
O Depress the "MODE" button until the "DTM" mode
appears in the display window.
The Day digits will display but they cannot be reset in the "DTM"
mooe.
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gl Reset the second digits.
Although digits for seconds are not displayed, the clock can still
be reset to synchronize with the seconds on radio and telephone
time signals. When the "SELECT" button is depressed
subsequent to a resetting of the minute digits, this will be the
only time that the ": " mark will pulsate at a faster reset
pulsating rate. Depressing of the "SET" button to synchronize f'l !{. with the time signal will cause the count for seconds to revert to I f.:. "0". 5f
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