Ricoh Speedlite 240 User manual

When using the XR Speedlite240 with the XR-2s, set the
  shutter-speedto "Auto", When the flash is chargedand the
  Neon Ready Lamp is rit, the shutter-speedis automaticailv
  synchronizedat 1/90 second. This avoidsthe troubleof hav_
  ing to set the speed yourself or of badly exposed
  photographs.With the XR-1sand XR-2s,the FtashLED on
  the viewfindereyepiecelights up red to indicatethe flash is
  charged,so that you need not take your eye off the viewfinder
  to check the flash unit.

 INSERTINGTHE BATTERIES    '1.
     Open the BatteryCompartmentCover by pushingthe
      BatteryCompartmentCoverOpen Button(4) up. (Fig. 1)
   2.  Insert4 penlight(AA size)batteriesaccordingto the pola_
        rity diagraminsidethe BatteryCompartment,then close
      the BatteryCompartmentCover (5). (Fig. 2)

 TESTING THE FLASH UNIT    .1.      Setthe ON/OFFSwitch(2) to ,,ON",and the NeonReady
     Lamp will light up with a chargingsound in about 10
     seconds. (Fig.3)

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2.   lf the flashunitflasheswhenyou pressthe TestButton(6)
         it is functioningcorrectly.(Fig.a)

 TIPS FOR BETTERRESULTS
   *    lf thereis no chargingsoundwhen you set the ON/OFF
     Switchto "ON", chOckthe batteriesfor correctinsertion.
         lf the batteries are correctly inserted, change the
      batteries.
   *    lf the Neon ReadyLamp (3) does not lightup within30
    secondsof settingthe switch to "ON" the batteriesare
    worn out, and all batteriesshould be changedto new
    ones of the same kind.
   *    lf the flashis not goingto be usedfor a periodof 2 weeks
     or more, removethe batteries.

 MOUNTINGTHE FLASH UNIT ON TO THE CAMERA
  1. Loosenthe Lock Ring(7) and engagethe flashunitf ully
     onto the CameraHot Shoe,then tightenthe Lock Ring
      (7). (Fig.5)



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TIPS FOR BETTER RESULTS
  *  For cameras without a hot-shoe attachment,use the
    Synchro-cord(15) suppliedto connectthe FlashUnitto
    the camera.
  *  Do not use the Flashwith other makes of camerasthat
    havea specialsignalpin,as thiswillresultin incorrectex-
    posureor may even damagethe cameracircuitry.

AUTOMATIC FLASH SHOTS
The range for automaticflash shots is for distancesfrom 1
meter(3.3 ft) to 4.3 meters(14.3ft) with ASA 100 fitm.  '1.    Set the Auto/ManualControlSwitchto 'A' (Fig.6)
 2. Set the shutterspeedto a synchronizlngspeedaccording
     to the table below.





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CAMERASYNCHRONIZINGSPEED
 XR-2s  Auto(1/90),B, X, 4-1/125

X R - 1 s  B , 1 - 1 / 1 2 5
Others  Referto instructionswiththe camera


To obtainthe correct.exposurefor the ASA/DlNfilmyou
are using,check the table belowfor the F-stopsetting.
WithASA 100 film,the F-stopsettingshouldbe at F5.6.
(Fig.7)


       ASA  25  50  100 200  400 Film
 Speed        DIN  1 5   1 8       24  27                          lr,[
 F-Stop   F   2.8   4   5.6        I    1 1




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4. Set the ON/OFFswitch(2) to "ON", and whenthe Neon
   ReadyLamp (3) is lit,the flashis readyfor use. Withthe -    XR-1s and XR-2s the Flash LED on the viewfinder
    eyepiecewill lightup red indicatingthattheflashis ready
     for use. Justfocuson the subjectand releasethe shutter
     (Fis.8).

TIPS FOR BETTERRESULTS
  *  For distancesoutsidethe rangeof automaticflashshots
    whichcannotbe exposedby the flashunit,setthe switch
     to "Manual"and consultthe exoosurecalculationtableto
    obtain the correct F-stoo.

MANUAL FLASH SHOTS
 1. Set the Auto/ManualSwitchto "M" (Fig.9).
 2. Setthe shutterspeedto a synchronizingspeedaccording
     to the instructionswith the camera.
 3. Focus on the subjectand read off the distancefrom the
    camerato subject.
 4. Set the correctF-stopaccordingto the distanceand the
     film speed, using the exposurecalculationtable. For
   ASA 100filmand the distanceof 3 m (10ft) to subject,set
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the F-stopto 8.
 5.  After checkingthat the flash is ready for use, pressthe
    ShutterReleaseButtonto take the picture.
    For cameraswith a built-inflash-maticsystem,set the
    Auto/ManualSwitchto'M'. Forfurtherdetailsconsultthe
    instructionswith the camera.

PROPERCARE OF YOUR FLASH
 *  Evenif you do not use the flashfor an extendedperiodof
    time, it should be testedfrom time to time in order to
    properlymaintainthe condenser.
 *  A high voltage is generatedin the circuitry. lt is very
    dangerousto take it apartor to touch the insideof the
    flash unit. lt should be taken to a cameradealeror a
    recognizedRicohservicestationfor all repairs'
  *  Avoidexposingthe flashunitto dust,humidity,rain,sea-
    water,etc.
  *  Do not leaveit in hot or humidconditionssuch as direct
    sunlight,as this will causemalfunctionof the flashunit'
  *  Cleanthe body of the flash unit with a dry soft cloth.
    Neveruse solventssuch as thinner,benzine,etc.

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Specifications
                      Ricoh XR Speedllle 240

      Form:              Thyristorizedautomaticflash unit
      Guidenumber:     24 (ASA lOOin meters)
                      B0 (ASA 100 in feets)
       Automaticflasn
      coupledrange:      1-4.3 metersat f5.6 (ASA 100)
       Flashduration:      1/750- 1/30,000sec.
       Recyclingtime:     B sec.(withalkalinebatteries)(Manual)
      Coverageangle:     45. on verticaland 65. on horizontal
       Colortemperature:  Same as daylight
     Numberof flashes:  About 150 flashes with alakaline
                              batteries
                        About70 flasheswithnickelcadmium
                             batteries
                        About 40 flashes with manganese
                              batteries
      Powersource:      Four penlight(AA size)batteries1.5V
                             or 1.2V(Nickelcadmiumbatteries)
       Test circuit:       Ooen flashtest buttonbuiltin

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