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Minolta AW-90 User manual
User manual for Minolta AW-90. 19 pages in German, French, Spanish. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Minolta
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- Minolta AW-90
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- User manual
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- German, French, Spanish
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- 19
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MINOLTA AUTO WINDER AW.gO The Auto Winder AW-90 is designed to function as an integral part of the Minotta 9000/MAXXUM 9000 camera. The AW-90 automatically advances film and resets the camera for the next exposure with either single-frame or continuous advance at up to two frames per second. A focus-priority setting is available that can be used to assure that the subject is in focus before the shutter is released. The Auto Winder AW-9O winds approxi- mately 100 rolls when using alkaline batteries, and rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries can be used as well. Before using your Auto Winder AW-90 for the first time, please read this manual all the way through to acquaint yourself with its parts and features. This way, you can begin to realize the full potential of your Auto Winder AW-90 right from the start.View original page 4
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BATTE R IES 1. With selector switch at OFF, slide battery 3. lnsert battery holder into the winder so release in direction indicated and remove that the protrusion on the holder and the holder from winder. notch in the winder are aligned, then snap 2. Insert four AA-size batteries with their the holder securely into place. (The holder plus (+) and minus (--) ends positioned as will not seat properly unless it is inserted indicated in the battery holder. Four 1.5- correctl y. ) volt alkaline or 1.2-volt nickel-cadmium batteries should be used.View original page 6
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NOTE
. For optimum results when using nickel- o lf you do not plan to use the Auto
cadmium batteries, make sure that they are Winder AW-90 for more than two weeks,
fully charged. remove batteries from holder.
o Use of carbon-zinc batteries is not rec- o Do not attempt to charge alkaline bat-
ommended. teries as doing so may cause battery leakage
. lf film advance becomes very slow or or explosion.
stops completely, batteries should be o Never discard batteries by throwing in
changed. fire.
o When installing or replacing batteries, be o When battery power is low, the winder
sure to change all four batteries at one time. may advance film partway and then stop.
lf exhausted batteries are used with fresh lf this occurs, remove the AW-90 and use
ones, or if different types of batteries are the camera's film-advance lever to advance
used together, there is a possibility of film manually.
battery leakage or exPlosion.
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ATTACHMENT AND REMOVAL
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To attach: With selector switch at OFF, To remove: With selector switch at OFF,
insert winder's guide pin into camera's turn attaching screw counterclockwise out
guide-pin socket, and align attaching screw of camera's tripod socket, then separate
with tripod socket on bottom of camera. winder and camera.
Turn attaching screws clockwise until winder o Make sure that the guide holes in camera
is securely attached. and drive coupler are free of foreign matter.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
GENERAL INFORMATION
When using the Auto Winder AW-90, all Electrical contacts on the winder's base
camera operations remain the same; no permit use of the Control Grip CG-l000 for
special settings are required. fully dedicated f lash operation. For informa-
For remote release of the shutter, the tion about using these accessories, refer to
following Minolta accessories can be used: the appropriate instruction manuals.
Remote Cords RC-1000 S and L, Program The 100-Exposure Back EB-90 cannot be
Backs 90 and Super 90, and the Wireless used with the Auto Winder AW-90.
Controller lR-1N Set. All Minolta Program/
Maxxum Flash units can be used.
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LOADING FILM
With the selector switch at OFF position, Set selector switch to C or S position and
open the camera's back cover and load film. hold down the camera's operating button.
After threading film into take-up spool, The winder will advance the film two frames
make sure sprocket teeth engage holes in and stop automatically.
lower edge of film leader. Press camera's lf desired, film can be advanced manually
operating button and manually advance film to the first frame, Leave selector switch at
one frame to take up slack in film, then OFF position, release the shutter, and
close camera back. operate the camera's film-advance lever in
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OPERATION
Single-frame advance (S setting): To make a Continuous film advance (C setting): When
single exposure, press the camera's operating the camera's operating button is held down,
button all the way down to release the successive exposures will be made and the
shutter. The winder will automatically winder will advance the film at uo to two
advance the film one frame after the expo- frames per second.
sure is complete.
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The focus-priority (F.P.) setting is useful
when you are taking pictures of moving
subjects, especially of it is difficult to
visually confirm if the subject is in focus.
When focus-priority switch is set to F.P., the
shutter will be released only after the
camera's autofocus system confirms that the msti H subject is in focus. This setting can be used
with both single-frame (S) and continuous
(C) film advance modes, and when advancing
Using Focus-Priority (F.P.) setting the film manually. When using continuous
When the focus-priority switch at its left film advance, focus is readjusted between
position, the camera's shutter can be re- exposures.
leased at any time, even when the subject is
not in focus.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
NOTE
. In both single-frame and continuous o At the end of the roll, a tension sensor
modes, the monitor light will glow during will stop film advance. However in cold
t weather, film is more brittle and the sprock- each film-advance cycle.
. When making long exposures in manual et holes at the edges of the film may dam-
exposure mode (using "bulb" setting), the aged. In cold weather, do not advance the
winder will advance the film after you lift film beyond the cartridge's rated number of
your finger from the operating button. frames, for example, beyond frame number
o When using the winder, the camera's 24 with a 24-exposure roll of film.
film-advance lever should be kept folded up o When making multiple exposures, the
against the camera body. multiple-exposure button must be pressed
o Set the selector switch to OFF when the while releasing the shutter. Before the last
winder is not in use. exposure, release the multiple-exposure
o lf the winder is set to F.P. and the button so that the film will be advanced to
self-timer is used, the shutter will be released the next frame.
even if the subject is not in focus.
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REWINDING FILM
Pull up and fold out the camera's rewind
crank, and turn it clockwise to rewind the , oFt c --l r a- s film. Continue rewinding the film until you
feel the tension increase for a moment, then
disappear completely. rrF]
Rotate the crank several more times until
you are certain that the film is completely nffir
rewound. Open the camera's back cover and
remove the film.
o lf you cannot slide the winder,s film-
At the end of the roll of film, the winder rewind slide upward, detach the winder fromstops automatically and the monitor light the camera, press the camera's film-rewind
remains lit. To rewind film with the wind- release, then rewind the film.
er attached, set the selector switch to OFF.
Then in a single motion, press the rewind-
slide release and push the film-rewind slide
upward.
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MANUAL FILM ADVANCE USING DEDICATED FLASH
lf desired, the film can be advanced For flash photography with the Auto
manually when the winder is attached. To Winder AW-90, any Minolta Program/
do so, set the selector switch to OFF before Maxxum Flash unit can be used. X-sync
releasing the shutter. After exposure, use the settings and viewfinder indications are the
camera's f ilm-advance lever to advance same as when using manual film advance.
the film in the usually way. To shoot flash flash sequences with con-
The focus-priority setting can be used tinuous film advance, we recommend that
when advancing the film manually. Set the fully charged nickel-cadmium batteries
selector switch to OFF and the focus- should be used in the flash unit to provide
priority switch to F.P. The shutter will be faster flash recycle times. "Lo" setting on
released only when the subject is in focus. the 2800AF flash or "MD" setting on the
40004F flash should be used for optimum
flash recycle times. Check that subject is
within f lash range for power level selected. lf
not, use a larger aperture or move closer to
the subject.
For further information, refer to the
appropriate instruction manuals.
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COLD.WEATH E R OPE RAT ION CARE AND STORAGE
Performance of batteries tends to de- o The Auto Winder AW-90 can be cleaned
crease as they become colder. Before using by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth. Never
the Auto Winder AW-90 in cold weather, allow alcohol or other chemicals of any kind
make sure fresh batteries are loaded. A spare to touch its surface.
set should be carried in a warm pocket, o To assure proper connection, wipe
in case you need to change batteries while electrical contacts on camera and winder
shooting. Battery capacity will be restored as with a clean, dry cloth.
their temperature rises. For prolonged o Store the Auto Winder AW-90 in a cool,
cold-weather use at approximately 0"C dry place. Do not store winder in places
(32"f 1 or lower, use of fully charged nickel- subject to high temperature, high humidity,
cadmium batteries is recommended. dust or dirt.
o lf the Auto Winder AW-90 will not be
used for more than two weeks, remove
batteries from its holder.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Type: Detachable automatic film winder for Focus-priority switch: When focus-priority
use on Minolta 9000/Maxxum 9000 auto- (F.P.) setting is not selected, shutter can be
focus SLR camera. released at any time; when set to F.P., focus
Function: Micromotor operates camera's f ilm- is readjusted before each exposure and the
advance/shutter-cocking mechanism after shutter can only be released when subject is
each exposure. in focus; F.P. setting can be used with single-
Drive modes: Single-frame (S) mode: film is frame, continuous, and manual f ilm advance.
advanced one frame after exposure; contin- Power source: Four AA-size 1.5-volt alkaline
uous (C). mode: film is advanced and shutter or 1 .2-volt nickel-cadmium batteries.
is released continuously as long as camera's Winding capacity: Approximate number of
operating button is held down. successive 36-exposure rolls per set/charge:
Winding speed: Up to 2 frames per second in 100 rolls with alkaline, 65 rolls with nickel-
continuous mode; 1/25O sec. or faster shut- cadmium (based on Minolta's standard test
ter speed required for maximum 2 fps film- method at 20"c (68'F).
advance speed. Other features: Tension-type switch stops
film advance at the end of the roll; red mon-
itor light glows during film advance and re-
i mains on when film advance is stopped; f ilm-
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TROUBLE.SHOOTING GU I DE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Winder does not advance Selector switch at OFF Set switch to C or S.
film after shutter closes.
Batteries exhausted or Replace or reload batteries.
loaded incorrectly.
Winder stops advancing film Film is completely exposed. Rewind and unload film.
and monitor light stays lit.
Advance cycle was interrupted. Move selector switch to OFF then
back to C or S.
Batteries are nearly exhausted. Install fresh batteries.
Motor stops before advance Advance f ilm manually and/or
cycle is complete. rewind and unload f ilm.
Rewind crank is folded out Fold crank in and move selector
and something is blocking it. switch to OFF then C or S.
After releasi ng shutter, Film-advance coupler is not Switch off AW-90 and detach
motor runs continuously engaged corectly. it f rom camera. Then re-attach
and makes a loud noise. winder and switch it to C or S.
After releasing shutter. Electrical contacts on Detach winder f rom camera {I
winder does not advance winder or camera are and clean contacts, then
f ilm even when swi tch is dirty or greasy. re-attach winder.
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batteries are loaded.
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