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Minolta Wireless Controller IR-1 User manual
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WRELESS CONTROLLER
OWNER'S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG IR.I SET
MINOLTN MODEMANUALD'EMPLOIDE INSTRUCCIONESView original page 1Page 8 · Read text
www.butkus.us 7 zi'y l. lR 1 (*ftFIlo6pfia!lLr(HltJH L (Tdu'" Your lR-1 bracket is contained here. Before using the lR-1 set, if necessary, pull it out and attach it to the camera. Hier finden Sie die lR-1-Schiene. Bei Bedarf ziehen Sie die Schiene heraus und benutzen sie zur Verbindung des lR-1-Empfdngers mit der Kamera. La barrette du systdme de d6clenchement lR-1 est incorpor6e. Avant d'utiliser cet ensemble, f ixer la d l'appareil si ndc6ssaire. Su soporte de lR-1 estS contenido aqui. Antes de usar el lR-1, si es necesario, tirar de 6l y acoplarlo a la cdmara.View original page 8
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r Your lR-1 set is designed for remote control operation of certain Minolta SLRs and 8mm
cameras. The Receiver senses infrared rays emitted from the Transmitter and transfers a relr
signal to the camera. This permits remote control of a camera at a distance of up to 60 me
(nearly 200 feet).
With a single Transmitter unit, any number of cameras can be operated simultaneousll
independently in up to three individual groups.
Before using your lR-1 set for the first time, please read this manual carefully all the t
through, while loading batteries and acquainting yourself with its parts and features, so you
begin to realize its broad potential right from the start.
Applicable Cameras NOTE
Your Minolta Wireless Controller lR-1 Set can Designations such as "(A-1)" in the text r,
be used with Minolta magnetic-release SLRs, Smm to the lettered blocks on the fold-out pages.
cameras, and camera systems listed below:
SLRs: X-700, XD series, XG series, XK ahd XM
Motor (The Motor Drive 1 or Auto Winder D or G
is required for automatic film advance except with
the XK/XM Motors.)
8mm Cameras: XL-401 and 601; XL-Sound 42,64,
and 84View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS
NAMESOFPARTS ........1 lR-1 Transmitter
SUMMARY OF OPERATION .....2 (A-1) Emission head
PREPARATIONS (A-Z) Cfrannel selector
1. lnstalling batteries .....2 (A-31 Transmitting button
2. Testing batteries (A-4) Batterychamber cover
3. Receiverconnection ...,4 (A-51 Power switch
4. Channel setting .......4 (A€) Monitor light
OPERATION
1. UsewithMotorDrivel ......5 lR-l Receiver
2. Usewith Auto Winder Dand G ... . . . ....5 (B-1) Cord socket
3. UsewithXKorXMMotor ........6 lB-21 Channel selector
4. Usewith XLmoviecameras .......6 (B-3) Mode-selector/power switch
OPERATION CHECK . ., .. .7 (B-4) Bracket clamp
DIRECT]ONS FOR THE IR.l BRACKET. . . . . .8 {B-5} Attaching bracket (rotates 360')
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS .. ..9 (86) Operation-indicator light
CAREANDSTORAGE. ....9 (B-7) Sensor
INTRODUCTION TO THE X-7OO SYSTEM . . . 1O (B-81 Battery-check button
SPEC|F|CAT|ONS ... . . .. 11 (B€l Battery-chamber coverView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
SUMMARY OF OPERATION PREPARATIONS
(C-11 Load the Transmitter with batteries (see 1. Battery types and loading
page 2). Transm itter:
(see Two-AA size penlight batteries (either sealed(C-2) Load the Receiver with a battery
page 3). carbon-zinc, al kaline-manganese, or nickel-
(C-3) Attach the Receiver to the camera and cadm ium type) supply power for the lR-1
attach the connecting cord (see page 4). Transm itter.
(C-4) Set Transmitter and Receiver channels (see (D-1) Slide the battery chamber cover off in the
page 4). direction of the arrow.
(C€l Slide the mode-selector switch to the C or S lD-21 Load the batteries, making sure their
position (see page 5). Polarities match the plus and minus indica-
(C6l Check operation of the Transmitter and tions in the battery chamber.
Receiver (see page 8). (D-31 Slide the battery chamber cover back into
its original position.
Receiver:
Use one 9v transistor-type battery (Eveready
216 or equivalent).
(E-1) Slide the battery chamber cover off in the
direction of the arrow.
{G-21 Load the battery, making sure its polarities
match the plus/minus indications in the
battery chamber.
(E-31 Slide the battery chamber cover back into
its original position.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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2. Battery check temperature drops. Regardless of which
Before taking pictures, check for sufficient battery type is used, remember always to
battery power. insert fresh batteries and keep a spare set
with you when using your camera in cold
Tra nsm itter : weather. (Battery deterioration due to low
(F) Turn the power switch on and time how temperatures can be recovered if returned to
long it takes for the pilot lamp to come on. normal temperature).
lf it takes more than 5 seconds, replace the o Be sure to turn the power switch off when
batteries with new ones. the lR-1 set is not in use. Leaving the
receiver on (ie., at the "C" or "S" position)
Receiver: will exhaust a fresh battery in about 12
(G-11 Slide the mode-selector/power switch to the hou rs.
"C" or "S" position. o Mixing battery types, or using an exhausted
(G-2) Press the battery-check button. battery with a fresh one could cause battery
o The operation-lndicator light comes on to leakage on bursting.
indicate sufficient battery power. lf the o lmproper battery loading may not only
lamp does not light, the battery needs to be result in operation failure but may also
replaced. cause battery leakage. Make certain that
o Battery power level varies with brand, age, poles are aligned as indicated in the battery
etc., even though they are the same type. chamber.
Even new batteries may slightly deteriorate o lf either unit of the set is not be used for
in performance if used more than a few more than two weeks, it is advisable to
months after production. This may cause remove the batteries. Leaving the batteries
the number of operations to differ from the loaded when not being used for long periods
specif ications. may cause battery leakage and contact
Batteries by nature tend to lose power as corrosion.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
3. Receiver connection (H-51 Direct the Receiver's sensor (generally)
(H-1) Loosen the Receiver's bracket clamp and towards the Transmitter.
insert the attaching bracket into the o The Receiver rotates 360" (with a detent
camera's accessory shoe as far as it will go. every 30o)on the attaching bracket to allow
o Use the lR-1 Bracket (included with the a choice of di rections for best reception.
lR-1 set) when the camera accessory shoe is 4. Channelsetting (l)
being used for flash photography or when The channel selector of the Receiver and
the Receiver is mounted on an 8mm camera Transmitter should be set to the same channel
not equipped with an accessory shoe (see number for actuation (l-1, l-2).
page 9). o With two, three, or more Receivers set to
(H-2) To secure the attaching bracket in place, channels, two or three individual or groups
rotate the bracket clamp in the direction of of cameras can be independently controlled
the arrow until tight. with one Transmitter.
(H-3) For applicable magnetic-release SLRs other o Alternatively, setting Receivers to the same
than the XM or XK Motor, use the Connect- channel alloun simultaneous control of any
ing Cord lR-1(A), included with the set, to number of cameras with one Transmitter.
connect the Receiver with the threaded All Receivers should be aimed towards the
release socket on the camera body or in its Transmitter.
operating button.
(H4l For the XM or XK Motor SLR or the
XL-401, 601, XL-Sound 42, 64, or 84
movie cameras, use the Connecting Cord
lR-l(B), available optionally, to connect the
Receiver with the accessory-input or
remote-filming jack or socket on the camera
body.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
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OPERATION
Continuous or singleframe mode 2. Turn the frame-speed-selector dial of Motor
The Receiver's mode-selector switch is used to Drive 1 to the "S" position.
set the unit for single-frame or continuous ex- o Each transmission releases the shutter and
posures. Set the switch to the "S" position for advances film-
single-frame mode or the "C" position for continu- (2) Continuous operation
ous mode. 1. Set the Receiver's mode-selector to the "C"
To prevent accidental waste of film, make sure position.
1you set the desired mode before pressing the 2. Turn the selector dial on the Motor Drive
transmitting buttion. to the "Hi" or "Lo" position.
o Pressing the transmitting button begi ns con-
Single-f rame exposures tinuous operation. The camera will continue
Each press of the transmitting button releases to make exposures until the button is
the shutter (and advances film by one frame with . pressed a second time (or film is exhausted).movie cameras or a still camera with a motor/ (3) Bulb exposures
winder). 1. Set camera shutter speed to the "8" (bulb)
Continuous operation position.
One press of the transmitting button starts 2. Slide the Receiver's mode selector to the
operation, and the film advances at the continuous "C" position.
frame rate set on the set on the motor/winder. 3. Set the frame-speed-selector dial on the
Pressing the button a second time stops operation. Motor Drive 1 to the "Hi", "Lo", or "S"
position.
1. Use with Motor Drive 1 o Pressing the transmitting button opens the
(1 ) Single-frame exposures camera shutter.
1 . Set the Receiver's mode selector switch to Pressing it a second time closes the shutter
the "S" position. and advances f ilm.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
2. Use with Auto Winders D and G camera is set to the "8" position and the
( 1 ) Single-frame exposures lR-l set to the "C" mode, Pressing the
1. Set the Receiver's mode-selector switch to transmitting button begins continuous
the S position. operation at a shutter speed of 11100 sec.).
2. Turn on the Auto Winder main switch, 3. Use with XM or MK Motor
o Pressi ng the transmitting button releases the (1 ) Single-frame exposures
shutter and advances film. 1. Set the Receiver's mode selector switch to
(2 ) Continuous shooting the "S" position.
1. Set the Receiver's mode-selector switch to 2. Turn the camera's frame-speed dial to the S
the C position. position.
2. Turn on the Auto Winder main switch. o Pressing the transmitting button once
o Pressing the transmitti ng button starts releases the shutter and advances the film.
continuous exposures. The camera will (2) Continuous operation
continue to ma ke exposures until the 1. Set the Receiver's mode-selector switch to
button is pressed a second time. the "C" position.
(3) Bulb exposures (XD-series cameras excluded) 2. Turn the camera's frame-speed dial to the 1,
as desired. 1 . Set the camera shutter-speed dial to the 2,3 or "H" position,
begins "B" (bulb) Position' o Pressing the transmitting button
2. Turn the Receiver's mode-selector switch to conti nuous operation. The camera will con-
the "C" position. tinue to make exposures at two set rate
3. Turn on the Auto Winder main switch. until the button is pressed a second time or
o Pressing the transmitting button opens the film is exhausted.
camera shutter. o Bulb exposures are impossible with the lR-1
Pressing it a second time closes the shutter set and the XM or XK motor.
and advances f ilm.
o Bulb exposures are not possible with the
lR-1 and the XD series cameras. (lf an XDView original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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4. Use with XL or XL-Sound movie cameras
(1 ) Continuous Operation
1. Set the Receiver's mode-selector switch to
the "C" position.
2. Turn the function selector on XL cameras
or the run/lock switch on XL-Sound
cameras to "RUN".
o Pressing the transmitting button begins
operation. The camera will continue operat-
ing untilthe button is pressed a second time.
(2) Single-f rame operation
1. For the XL401 or 601, set the Receiver's
mode selector to the "S" position; with the
XL-Sound 42, 64, or 84, to the "C"
position.
2. Turn the function selector of XL models or
'the frame-speed selector of XL-Sound
models to "1".
o With XL models, each press of the trans-
mitting button expose a single frame and
advances film.
o With XL-Sound models, pressing the
transmitting button will expose a frame
after a delay of one second, then advance
the film. (tf the receiver's mode selector is
set to "S", the camera will not function
properly. )View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
OPERATION CHECK
Maximum remote-control range of your lR-l o After operation check, reattach the connecting
set is 60 meters (about 2OO feet) when the cord to the camera's remote-release terminal
Transmitter's flash head and Receiver's sensor are and the Receiver's cord socket.
facing each other unobstructed. Maximum range o When the Transmitter and Receiver are not
decreases if there is an obstacle between the facing each other, you may utilize reflecting
Transmitter and Receiver, direct sunlight on the surfaces, such as a wall or the ground, to
sensor, misty air, or other adverse weather condi- operate the lR-l . Be sure to carry out an
tions. Before taking pictures, be sure to make an operation check in this situation.
operation check under actual conditions. o lf the operation-indicator is not visible due to
1. Turn on the Receiver's mode-selector switch camera position, it is possible to make an
and set it to the "C" or "S" position (C-5). operation check by connecting the lR-1 to the
o lf the camera is loaded with film, remove the camera and confi rming proper operation by the
cord that connects the camera's remote-release camera's f rame counter. In this case, the
terminal and the Receiver's cord socket. operation check should be done before loading
2. With the Transmitter and Receiver set to the the camera with film.
same channel, press the transmitting button to
simulate operation (C-4).
3. The operation-display lamp confirms receiver
ope ration.
o The lamp lights only once for single-frame
shooting, and flashes about twice per second
du ri ng conti nuous shoot ing.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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IDIRECTIONS FOR THE IR.l BRACKET CARE AND STORAGE
The lR-l Bracket is useful for attaching the 1. Clean the Transmitter and Receiver using a dry
Receiver when no accessory shoe is available (as or silicone-impregnated cloth. Never use sol-
with the XM or XK Motors or XL or XL-Sound vents such as paint thinner or benzine.
movie cameras), when an Electrof lash is being 2. The lR-1 Transmitter has a high-voltage
used, or for better reception from various angles. electrical circuit. Therefore, do not attempt to
disassemble the Transmitter. lf any problem
(J-1) No accessory shoe available occurs with the Transmitter or Receiver, please
theU-2l. With a strobe unit consult your nearest Minolta dealer or
(J-31 With Transmitter directed upward toward camera shop where your set was purchased. 3. lf the set is not to be used for more than two Receiver or from bottom
and(J4) Camera positioned vertically weeks, remove the batteries from the units store them in a cool dry place. Leaving the
units loaded with batteries for long periods may
cause battery leakage and contact corrosion.OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 4. Exposing the qnits to high temperatures (parti-
cularly inside a car in summer) or high humidi-1. When two or three Receivers are used in the ty during storage will cause damage to the same area, be sure to set them to different u nits. unless simultaneous atuation is desired.
2. For automatic-exposure shooting, use an eye-
piece cap to prevent light coming from the
winder eyepiece.View original page 18Page 20 · Read text
www.butkus.usTECHNICAL DETAILS
Type: Compact ransmitter-receiver set for remote camera control by near-
infrared radiation
Max. range: Approx.60m (200 ft.)
Operating channels: Three
Actuation modes: Continuous (C) and single-frame (S)
Transmitter unit: Transmissionangle: 50"vertically
70" horizontally
Number of bursts*: Approx. 2,000 with sealed carbon-zinc cells
Approx. 4,000 with al kaline-manganese cells
Triggering interval*: 0.5 sec.
(* under Minolta standard testing conditions)
Receiver unit: Reception angle: 80" vertically and horizontallY
Continuous stand-by time: 12 hrs. with fresh battery specified
Power sources: Transmitter: Two AA+ize 1.5v sealed carbon-zinc, alkaline-manganese,
or 1.2v nickelcadmium cells
Receiver: One 9v battery, Everady 216 or equivalent
Weights: Transmitter: 1 109 B-718 oz.) without power cells
Receiver: 1009 (3-1 12 oz.l without battery
Sizes(WxHxDl: Transmitter: 34 x 116 x 70mm n-il16 x4-9116 x2-3l4in.l
fleceiver: 6O x 94 x 43mm 12-5116 x 3-1 1 116 x 1-1 1/16 in.)
Accessories: Included with unit: Bracket lR-1 (for attaching Receiver at camera
position when accessory shoe cannot be used, etc.) and Connecting Cord
lR-l (A) (for connecting Receiver with camera shutter-release socket)
Avaiiable optionally : Connecting Cord I R-l (B) (for connecting Receiver
with XM (or XKor X-1) Motor or suitably equipped Super-8 movie
cameras (X L-401 , 601 ; X L-Sound 42,64,84l.
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