ei yp MINOUA — Digital Camera RD-175 MINOLTA iota GmbH, Businose Equipmont Operation, Minotaring 11, 0.30855 Langonhagen IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THIS DIGITAL CAMERA ANDIOR ITS ACCESSORIES, BASIC ‘SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING: + READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS, + SUPERVISE CLOSELY WHEN ANY DIGITAL CAMERA OR ACCESSORY IS USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN. DO NOT LEAVE UNITS UNATTENDED WHILE IN USE, (OR WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN, + DO NOT CONNECT POWER SOURCES OTHEA THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUAL. + DO NOT OPERATE DIGITAL CAMERA AND OR ACCESSORIES IF DROPPED, DAMAGED, OF WITH A DAMAGED CORD, UNTIL EXAMINED BY AN AUTHORIZED MINOLTA SERVICE FACILITY. + TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT IMMERSE FLASH AND/OR ACCESSORIES IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. + TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE DIGITAL CAMERA AND/OR ACCESSORIES, TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED MINOLTA SERVICE FACILITY WHENEVER SERVICE OR REPAIR IS REQUIRED. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK THE NEXT TIME THE UNIT IS USED. ‘SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS cauTiON Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed, Replace enly with the seme, or equivalent type, battery recommended by Minolta. Dispose of used batteries according tothe instructions on the battery, ‘This ecpipment has been tested and found to comply with the ins for a Class B digital vice, pursuant to Part 16 of tho FOC les, These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmiulintererence in a residential instalation This, ‘equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio hequency energy and, if ot insalec ‘and used in eccardance with the insiuction, may cause harmful inlerterence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that intererence ill not occur in a Particular installation. 1 tis equipment doas cause harmful interference to radio or {etevision reception, which can be doteinad by turing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intetarence by ano or more of the following + Rooront or relocate the receiving antenna, “Increase the dstance between the equipment andthe receive. = Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit flere rom tht to which he receiver isconnected. * Consul the dealer or an experienced racko/TV technician for help. “This digital apparatus does nol exceed the Class B mis for radio noise emissions from ‘glial apparatus as set oUt in tho intarterence.causing equipment standard antitec “Digtal Apparatus’, ICES-003 o! the Department of Communicators, Thank you fer purchasing the Minoka AD-175 Diglal Camoral. Pleas take the tine 6 ‘ead though this instruction manuel, for it contains iNormaton that is important forthe proper and sale use and cere of your cemefa, Enjoy! ‘The Minolta RO-175 is a compact dig sil video camera with the folloning feaures: * The FD-175 digilal carnora uses three CCD imaging arrays and a unique signal processing technigue that allow it to photograph extremely high resolaion images, up 1 1.75 mon pices por image * The design ofthe RO-175 digital camera is based on the MAXUM 500s SUPER, and ses the same high performance autofocus and exposure systoms. The FD-175 can also use lonsas, ashes, an other accessories designed for use with MAXUM 500s SUPER. ‘+The RD-175 dial camera is equipped with a SCSI intortaco, ond can bo connected <roaty to your Macitoeh, IBM PC, or IBM PC compatblo poreonsl computer. ‘+ The RD-176 cigtal camora is packagod wih tho RDGrabborutlty eofware, and tho ‘Adobo Photoshop" plug-in eoftware that alow you to deplay Your images on your perconal computor. ‘This manuel contains information regarting products intoduced belore September 1996, ‘To oblain compaiiiliy information for products released alter this date, contac the earest authorized Minclta Service Facil ‘Adobe Photoshop! Is aregisered wadkemark cf Adobe Systems nc Macintst™ isa registered trademark of Apple Computer rc. ‘Other corporate names, and product names, are aso regislered racers. FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE STANDARD SYMBOLS \Varous symbols are used throushou! this instruction manual, and the product sel, for the proper and safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury, injury 10 ‘others, and property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Read and ‘understand each caution thoroughly before reading the main text ofthis instruction manual WARNING : _ A, | iscsi tisemton mayest nino ope damage CAUTION EXAMPLES ‘Tho outor triangio is for warning, The symbol inside illustrates vihat is being warmed against. The example at let means beware of electric shock. The circle with a clagonal slash is for prohibition (don't de). The ‘symbol inside ilustrates what acts prohibited. Tho example at let ‘means do not disassemble, The black circle indicates something you must do, The ck Inside tustratos how it should be done. The examele at le means you must hold the plug vihen remouing it ror the out. ‘SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR USE OF THE RD-175 DIGITAL CAMERA ‘Read and understand all cautions and werings thoroughly before using tis produet }Do nat touch the flashtube during operation - it may| become hot whan the fash fies. Do not look divecily at the sun through the lens or viewing |WARNING| | Do not subject the cemera to direct aunlight. Fire may} occur ifthe sunlight focuses at one po [Do not fre tho lash near the eyes of people or animal, especially infants and young children. Maintain a cistance of one meter (vee feet ) or greater if he camera is dropped oF subjectad to an Impact Fn which the inter is oxpesed, immediately remove tho| batteries end discontinue use + D0 not disassembie. Call a Minotia [Service Facillly when repairs are requires. Electric shock may occur it a high voltage crs CAUTION inside the camera is touche. Don walk while looking trough the lens or viewfinder, you may tip ane a8 causing injury. > > bP PPP ] e a i; SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR USE OF THE AC POWER ADAPTER AC-MS15 | Read and follow all warnings suppliad with the batteries. SS ¥ ee Batterios may explode due to improper use ZX WARNING {Use only the indicated voltage. + Do not instal batteries upside down (F reversed), = Do not use batteries with visible damage. —___—__— + Do not subject baiteries to fre or high lerperatures. + Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. | o not place a container of water or other liquid on the i CAUTION product. If water or other liquid gets inside the produc, it may cause @ short resulting in fire or electric shock Carefully observe the following warnings when using this product noar Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact a young children or persons who may have a difficulty por the | inota Service fetity potential danger associated with these products, | [Use caution. Always Koop out of roach when not in use. icalbets Go goon Gal lode ecceetivcl Koop plug loan of stand it. inset pig coma | otrors, may ooour into the olctical ovtet | Flas rod rear ye —— | YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW SMALL [Do not misuse the power cord. Damage to the cord i + Pull Heat a es CAUTION] I there is smoke, @ strange small, or 2 conditions, immediately unplug unt, and contact a Minott Service fact. ZX CAUTION [Grasp tho plug when removing the cord from an 01 Pulling tho cord may damage it resulting in fire or (gleam electric shock. Novor pul the plug it your hands are wet, or if you ere standing in water. Do not attempt to disassemble this product It conlaine high-voltage circuits. For repsice, contact a Minolta, Service lacy Disconnect he AC adapter © RX SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR THE LITHIUMION BATTERY 1. Use only the battory charger specitod fortis uni 12. Nover heat the battory or expose it to fre. Do not disassemble or macy the battery. Do not intentionally or unintentionally shor! ctcuit the battery terminals 3. Do no! leave the battery in hot places, such as inside a car, oF in dct sunlight. Exposure to temperatures lover 60°C (140°F) may cause damage 4. Do net drop the battery or subject it to mechanical shocks, 5. Use me battery only in the species apparatus. 1. Do not put the battery in @ microwave oven oF clothes ciyer. 2. Slop using, or charging, batiery if there is smoke, a strange smell, or any change of eoiar or shape, I quid fom nsige the vattry gat with water and eonsut a paysiozan im AN Ay ZN @ SAFETY CAUTIONS CON HANDLING CAUTIONS FOR THE RD-175 DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY CAUTIONS: + When photographing in cold weathar, we recommend that you keep the camera and spare batleries inside your coat to keep them warm whan you are not shooting. Cold batteries wil regain some of their charge when they warm up. + The low battery symbol may appear even with a lresh battery depending on the storage condtions. To restore camera power, repeat turning the camera on ard of OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS + This digital camera is designed for use trom -20" to 50°C (-4" to 122°F). + Nover leave the digital camera where it may be subjacted to extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a + At colder temperatures, the data panel response timo will be slow; at higher lemperatures, the display will lemporadly darken, but will resiore when the temperature noxmelizes. + Never subject the dlgital camera to extreme humiiy + To prevent condensation from forming, place the digital camara in a eeelad plactio bag when bringing I from the cold extaror oa warm building. Allow it to como to oom temperaiure before removing it rom tha bag HANDLING CARE + This digital camera is not watorproot, dusiproot, or cand proot, Take care whon using at tne beach or noar water - costly oF ireparable damage to the camara may + Do not touch the lithium-ion battery contacts ‘on the digital camera (showing the figure to the fight). The Ithium-ion battery contacts ean be ‘seen when the lithium-ion battery case is >>) removed. HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NP-500H LITHIUM ION BATTERY PROHIBITIONS FOR HANDLING OF LITHIUM ION BATTERIES + Never heat the battery or expose ito fre. Do net disassemble or modly tho battery + Do not leave tho battery in hot places, such as inside a car or in direct sunlight, “Temperatures over 60°C (140°F) may cause damage, + Do not allow necklaces, chains, or other metal items to come in contact wih the batterys + and- terminals, as this could lead to excessive heat, fre, of explosion of the battery += Do not alow the battery to come in Contact with wator. Never uso a wet battery +Donot diop the battery, or subject to mechanical shocks. += Do not directly solder the battery. CHARGING ‘se only the battery charger specie. + Be sure thatthe baltery terminals ae correcly sligned before recharging, + Perfoum the charging within the tempereturo rango of O°C to + 45°C (O"F 10 11°F), DISCHARGING + Do not use the battery in devices no! designed for its use. + Avold discharging the battery below 2.5V. Never discharge the battery below 40v. « Periorm discharging within @ tomperature range of -20°C to 60°C. STORAGE + For long term storage, discharge the battery before storing. + Store in a cool and dry place. In particular, avoid leaving the battery in high temperature areas. SAFETY CAUTIONS CONT. HANDLING CAUTIONS FOR THE AG CONVERTER AG-M515 OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS * This AC converter is designed for use from 0° to 40°C (92° to 104°F). + Do not foave the AC convarter where it may be eubjected to extreme tomporatures, such as the glove compartment of a cat * Do not subject tne AC convortor to extroma humidty. * To prevent condensation from forning, place the AC converter in a sealed plastic bag ixhon bringing it from the cold extoicr to a warm building. Allow It to come to room temperature before removing it rom the bag, HANDLING CARE + The AC converter is not waterproof, dusiproct, or sand proof; take care when Lcing atthe beach or near water - costly or irreparable damage to the camera may occur 10 BEFORE YOU BEGIN SS ——___— Se Before you begin, check the packing list. If some of the parts are | missing, contact the nearest Minolta Service facility * Digital Camera RD-175 + AC power adapter AC-MS15 + DC power cord + Lithium jon battery NP-500H + Lithium battery 2CR5, + PC card + Holding Strap HS-700 + SCSI Cable «+ Floppy disk + Digital Camera RD-176 instruction manual + Software instruction manual + Warranty card 1" INDEX ee FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE. 2 FLASH DETAILS BEFORE YOU BEGIN " Using the Buin Flash i INDEX. 2 Dulin Flash Precautions 52 NAMES OF PARTS Using Flash inP, A, S, M Modes. 53 Cemera Body 14 Rec-Eye Recucton sa Data Panel 16 \Wirles / Rometo Off Camera Flash $8 Vientnder spay ” PC. Tetina. 60 QUICK OPERATION 6 APPENDIX ‘About the PC Card @ BASIC OPERATION ‘About the Liha ion Battery. es ‘Alaching the Holding Sap 21 Aecassory infomation 66 Inserting Baltes Eigse Werke: 7 Battery Conation Inceators -Taubteshaciea) 0 ‘Ataching and Removirg the Ls hak Raley Selenek 7 Henusing the Camera How to Press the Shutlor ease ious cine is Insoring the PC Card Taking Pitures in Fully Automatic Modo. Removing the PC Card m FOCUS DETAILS Focus Signals 25 Special Focusing Situations. 6 Focus Lock 3 Manuel Focus 2 ‘Autofocus iluminator 2 ‘ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the White Baler at Exposure Mode. 43 ‘Soleeting the Exposure Mode. a3 AMode: Aperture PRO orm oe) 'S Mode: Shutter Priory, 45 M Mode: Manual Exposure. 48 Exposure Componsaton, A Sel Timer 48 Remote Release Terminal 49 Finder “Romate: contol teuninal Aportire btlon Inside the Bottom o! the camera (after the Battery case has removed out) Vad Seto (Fh S81 comocto {i ag J NAMES OF PARTS - Data Panel NAMES OF PARTS - Viewfinder Display Focus trame Vioavtindar trame [—Stuterenced / 6081109 — Flash signal Focus signal | in porno 8) mode intr — standby lamp inser ithium battery. | Insert one 6-volt 2CRS lithium battery ino the chamber as indicated by the + ‘and - marks on the inside of the battery cover. Burn on power. Sie the main etch to ON. Watt until the frame counter dsplays the number ©é||| LOCKe soM ‘of remaining trames in the data parol Install lithium ion battery. Press the battery case release button and slide the bettery case out. Insert the INP-SOOH lithium ion battery as iustrated on the inside of the battery case. Slide the battery case back into the camera [iSet Full-Auto mode. Prose the program reset button to set the ‘camera to fuly automatic mode Until it olicks, BAttach Lens. Align the red mounting index on the lens [Focus on subject. ‘Algn the subject within the focus treme with the one on the camera, Gently and press the shutter-release button insert the lens into the mount and turn partway down to activate the autofocus. tho lens clockwise until t licks into the The focus lock indicator will glow when locked position the subjects in focus, [Take the picture. ‘Check that the standby tamp in the viewlinder is illuminated. Gently press the shuttar-release button all the way Blinsert PC card Open the slot/SCSI connector cover. Insert the PC card, as shown, until the card stops. ddovin to take the picture BASIC OPERATION Attaching the Holding Strap You wil have @ better grip on the RD-175 Digital Camera, if you attach the HS-700 Holding Strap to the camera [28s ono end of the Holding Strap through the lower strap eyelet in the RD- 175 and attach as shown, Pass the olher end of the Holding Strap through the uppar strap eyelet and ‘attach as the same way shown above, a Inserting Batteries The digital camera uses 2 2CRS lithium battery and an NP-500H rechargeable lithium ion battery. The G-volt 2CRS lithium battery powers all ‘camera operations, The NP-500H rechargeable jihium jon battery supplies power for recording and copying digtal images. * Please read all warnings in the Safety Cautions s ‘wall as those supplied by the battery manufact n of this manual, as rer []Pesh the cover release in tre direction of the arrow to open the battery chamber | BJinsert the 208 6 volt battery into the ‘chamber as indicated by the + and - marks inside the battery cover. Close the cover untt it clicks and locks closed. | EJWhile pressing the battary case release | button, slide the battery case out insert the NP-SODH Ithium ion battery into the battery case as shown, EBSlide the battery case back into the camera unt it ks. Use the AC Power Adapter AC-M515 when the battery charge is low, an AC source is readily available, or images are being copied to the Macintosh. [hie pressing the battery case release button, slide the battery case out BJConnect the adapter cord to the AC power adapter. |] EpPlua the otter side of adapter cord into the ower input torminal in tho digital camora ‘as shown, Plug the AC power adapter into an AC outlet 23 ittery Condition Indicators “Tis camera is equipped wit an automate battery power Inattor Each time the mala sweh Is tuned ON, spnbels wil epoear inthe dale pana le inccate cower slau ofthe bales, {ino data appears in the data panel, replace the battery or =i Indicates the condition of ithiurn battery chock that itis inserted correctly, == Indicates he condiion of thiur fon battery J saat soil cameaatid eee + The RD-175 digital camera uses two batteries. 2CRS lithium battery | ss“. supplies power for camera function (auto-focus, auto-exposure, etc,). The CC] mS NNP-S00H rechargeable lithium ion battery supplies the power for recording _ ——— ‘and playback of digital images taken by RD-176. When the power of one battery is extremely lor (inking ow battery symbot (aA) | Lom etary symbo! - powor i etcont ora ital camara appears alone inthe data pane), the RD-175 wil not function ven ifthe other a] | operations, but is gating low. battery has a full charge. acRs - Power is exeraly nm Replacing win a new] ‘inking ow | ketor ie eoormendes |atery | -}-————________________} symbol | NP-£c0H- Power # extemal tow. Ono of tr fotowing| Jappocrs |eneratons fsracommended. ‘with othr | + Replace NP-SCOH wih a nw batey 2. Chango ho NP-S00H Bator. 5. Use the AC poner adapter inter deplays ey. | 20R5- Repco 20R6 wih are uae ede Bek tow | battory topeare | eRepaco cc wt a obey .Cmage te NP so bate, 24 25 Attaching and Removing the Lens ATTACHING THE LENS Bp Remove the camera body cap and rear ons cap as shown. FBA\ion the red mounting index on the lens ‘with the one on the camera. Gently insert the fens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked poston REMOVING THE LENS [hP'ss anc noid me lons-release button, then tun the lens caunter-clockwise until it stops Gently remove the lens from the mount Replace caps, or immediately attach another lens, * Do not face the lens Hit dees not urn smoot, * Do not touch the ineide of tho camara, ospocialy tho lens contact ortho miro. 26 Handling the Camera / How to Press the Shutter-Release HOLDING THE CAMERA ‘a Hold the camera grio firmly with your rignt hand while supporting the camera cr ens with your eft hand, Make sure that your fingers are not blocking any of the camera's features; they should fit securely around the grip. To hold the camera steady, always keep your elbows at your side and your feat shoulsor- width apert for support. Always keep the camera strap around your neck or \wristin the event you accidental drop the camera, HOW TO PRESS THE SHUTTER-RELEASE ‘The shutler-release bution has three positions. Press the shutter releaso bulton partway down to activate the camera's autolocus and autoexposure sysiems, Gently press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture (never with a quick jab). 27 inserting the PC Card This camera uses a PC ca clas its recording device. The standard accessory ‘card has alroady boon initialized for use in this camera and can be used immediately. PC cards sold in stores can be used as a recording media, howover, these ds need to be initialized before use, And some PC cards are incompatible for this digital camera, if you want to use PC cards sold in stores, contact a Minoka Sorvico Facility for details before you use. [Side the main switch to lock. PERFORM THIS OPERATION BEFORE INSERTING THE PO CARD | ] | Open the siovSCS! connector cover Ejinsert the PC card as shown, push the card in until it stops, Ec T | | E[Close the sloVSCSI connector cover a and slide the main switch to ON. {ota oacng stats when the main swt ited on. ‘The care scan and th ecocing moves othe is avallase space on he PC card, While oad. the fae counter wiley as ‘Wher loading i comple the standby cpl wll appear showing the nunter ol rames rearing Number ol Fames oraieag While pressing the mode button, press the self fimer button. + Tho maximum capes of tho card wil appear at the tp center of he data panel + When the butons are released, the card ceapacly wil no longer be dlsplayed. 29 king Picture in Fi ‘Automatic Mode 19 mode, and is suited for vital ery "| BPress the program reset bution to set the camera to | program mode. HGrip both sides of the builtin flash and gently lift. * The flash will fire auto- matically when necessary. HI using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring on the lens to frame the subject as desired. BAlign the subject within the focus frame [ _] and press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus. BThe standby lamp in the viewfinder will glow when the digital back is ready to take the picture. HPress the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. fer to page 97 when you want to tak the focus frame, jture with your subject outside 3 moving the PC C; When the cai fa, “0 wi be depayed nthe doa panel ll and the shutter wll lock. Remove the fll PC card and replaco wit a now PC card co HiSide the main switch to lock. PERFORM THIS OPERATION BEFORE REVOVING THE PC CARD, OR DATA MAY BE LOST. + Wait unt tho data ceplaye eappocr. Open the slot/connector cover and press the ejector lever. +The PC card wl ido out dl EJinsert a new PC card according to the instructions described on page 28. + When removing the PC card whichis only half full folow steps + and 2 It a now card is not available, set the camera to SCS! mode and transfer the images on the card to the computer. Then delete the image(s) on the card, See sottware manual page 22or details, 22 It the computer is not nearby, and a now card is not available, the last image ‘can be overwrite CAUTION Overmriting will delete the last image. Once overwritten, the image can not be recovered, real BBPress and hold the mode butto and the self timer buttons "0" il biokin he kame cou Turn the control dial one clic. + The blinking "0" will change to a blinking 1 ‘tf you want to turn the coniret dal on til tho blinking “0 ‘eapeears inthe viewlinder, jecontinue the operation, Release the mode B bao ‘+The "1" wil stop binking, indicating the digtal camera is ready to overwrite the last image ‘+ Oniy the last image can be ovorwniton. It you want to ropeat the ovenwnits, repeat steps 1-3. 33 34 FOCUS DETAILS Focus Signals The focus signals appear at the base of the viewfinder when the shutter is pressed partway down. The color of the focus signal indicates the focus situation, —Focus Signal Glows Green: Focus is confirmed and locked. Glows Orange: Continuous autofocus; focus is confirmed. Glows Red: Focus is not possible (shutter locked). Your subject is too close or is one of the special focusing situations described on the next page. 38 Special Focusing Situations Inthe situations like the ones described below it may be dificult or impossible for the camera to focus accurately -- you may have to use focus lock or manual focus ( page 97 and 38), If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. If a subject composed of altemating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame. If the subject within the focus frame | is very bright, or low contrast. 36 Focus lock should be used when you want to take a picture with your subject outside the focus frame | | or in situations where autofocus is diffcut to ‘confi, [Center your subject in the focus frame [| and press the shutter release bution partway down + The focus lock indicator wil low et green when the fo leckes. Continue to hold the shutter- release button partway down while you recompose your picture as desired. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. + Focus lock cannot be used with moving subjects Alternate Focus Lock Methods: + Ifusing a manual zoom lens with a focus hold button, lack focus by pressing the focus hold button ‘IT using an AF Zoom xi or AF Power Zoom lens, lock focus by pulling the tens control ring towards you. Manual Focus In siuatone where the autofocus system is not suitable and focus lack is net possible, you may focus the lens manually Press the focus-mode button so that the manual focus indicator M.FOCUS appears in the data display. Turn the lens focusing ring until the image in the viewfinder appears clear and sharp. + The autofocus system will continue to ‘monitor focus and will indicate when the ‘subject within tho focus frame isin focus. * Whon using an xi-series, or power 200m lens, pull the control ring toward you and then rotato it in either direction to focus. Autofocus Illuminator Wf the flash is raised and the camera detects that the scene is too dark to focus accurately, the flash will automatically fre a few short bursts before and after the Jans focuses (AF Illuminator). This provides the light necessary for the camera to detect and focus on your subject, «The range of tha AF lluminator fash & approximately 1 to Sm (3:3-16 ft) ‘The AF iluminator fash may not fre when the focal length you are using is 300mm fr more, or when the AF Macio ZOOM 3X-1X is used TO TURN THE AF ILLUMINATOR OFF: Press and hold the flash mode button while you tum the camera on ‘OFF AL” appears inthe data pane! + To tun the AF lluminator again, repeat the procedure so tat “on AL” appears bh the data pane! 39 40 ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the White Balance CA White Balance Window This digital camera has automatic white balance. Beauilul images can taken undor ‘any light source. However, manual whit blancs is necessary when the light source illuminating the white balance window is, different than the light source iluminating the subject For example, if the camera Is in 2 room iuminated by a fluorescent lamp, and the subject is outside illuminated by direct sunlight, manually set the white balance to the daylight mode. This camera has five vite balance modes. This camera has five white balance modes. Auto white batance Daylight - used when the subject is iluminated by daylight (incandescent) ight fight Tungsten - used when the subject is illuminated by tungsten | Fluorescent - used when the subject is uminated by fluorescent | Flash - used when the subject is illuminated by flash, it 13] necessary to set this mode manually when using a PC maunted or non-dedicated flash ai Setting the White Balance Cont. To set the white balance manually n om [Hum the WB/ASM mode switch S| eu i to white balance (WB), turn the control dial until the desired indicator blinks in the data panel. + The blinking WB mode is selected when you release the mode button (the other WB indicators will disappear). * Pressing the program reset button retums the camera to the auto white balance mode. * When using the buit.in, or a dedicated flash in auto white balance mace, the white balance is automaticaly set to lash mode. 42 Exposure Mod ‘This camera has four diflerent exposure modes: Aperture-priority, Shutter priory, Manual, and Program, The exposure modes allow you to tailor the degree of camera control needed to capture the desired image. For information ‘on P mode, reer to “Taking Pictures in Fully-Automatic Mods" beginning on page 20. ‘A Modo Manually select aperture ‘Manually select shutter speed ‘Manually select iperture and shutter speed Selecting the Exposure Mode at A fax] Tum the WE/ASM mode switch to }) wen i ASM. hile pressing the mode button, turn the control dial until the desired indicator blinks in the data panel + The blinking expo \wnon you rlease the mode button. 1e mode Is selacted * When you press the program reset button, the camera is retumed to Fully ‘Automatic operation rc) A Mode : Aperture Priority {nA mode, you selact the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. This mode should be used when you want to control he range of sharpness (.e., dapth of fel) in an image. Large apertures (smell ‘nurnbers) provide a short dopth of field which is ideal or porta. [iter tne we/asm mode switch to ASM, Bile pressing the mode button tum the control cial until A binks inthe data panel + The aperture poy mode & selected ‘wen you release the mode bution E1Turn the control dial to select the aperture. + Aptis range depends on the lens used, however, 16.7 is the maximum and 122 he minirurnavalade apenure wth bis como, + In the viowtinder, only the plane on wihich the camera is focused will appear sharp, the photographed image however, will have depth of focus corresponding to the aperture used, + 112000 or 2 blinks in the data panel, the required satting is beyond the camera's shutter speed renga. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops. (See "Exposure Warnings", beginning on page 67 for more exposure warnings) + See page §3 for information on flash exposure in A mode. 4a S Mode : Shutter Priority ln. mode, you selact the shutter spood and tho camera automatically sets the sperture required for proper exposure, The mode is uselu for photographing moving subjocts when you want to contol suejeet bir. Faster shutter speods can stop subjact [iTeurn the WE/ASM mode switch toASM. FAMhile pressing the mode button, turn the control dial unt! blinks in the data panel + The shutter priority mods is selected vnhen you release the mode buttor EJ Tum the control dial to select the shutter speed. + Only shutter speeds between 1/2 and 1/2000 sec. are available with this * The number 60, or 125, displayed in the data panel stands for 1/60 or 1/125 ofa second. + If the aperture display blinks in the data panel, the roquirod eotting is outside the aperture rango of the lone, Turn the control dial until the blinking stops. (See ‘Exposure Warnings" beginning on page 67 for more ‘exposure warnings.) * See page 53 for information on flash exposure in $ modo. M Mode : Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation In M mode, you have full contro of the exposure. You select both the shutter This feature lets you compensate the exposure #3 stops, in 1/2 stop ‘speed and the aperture, Tho data panol wil tall you ifthe exposure you have increments. Exposure compensation is used when the camera's metering selected is over. uncer, or the same as the inetereu exposure. 3! n cannot correctly datermine the precise exposure, [Tum the WB/ASM mode sirtch to ASM, By While pressing the mode button, turn the contro! dial until M binks in the data panel ‘The manual mede is selected when you telease he made bution [hile pressing the exposure- compensation button, turn the control cial uni the compensation value you want appears in the data panel. Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed BiRelease the exposure-compensation button to Ea entor the selacted value. ++ oF will remain in the data panel display as a YF] remincer nat exposure compensation is set * To cansal exposure compensation, perform the above procedure and select "0.0" HWnite pressing the aperture button, turn the control dial to select the aperture. 46 a7 “he star ety ene ot te re rape tn etconds aera pos he Press the salf timer button, Self- timer indicator will appear on the data panel. Pressing the self- timer button again will cancel the ‘self timer, [Compose the picture and press ‘the shulter-release button all the way dow to start the self timer. “The selsimer lamp on the fron ofthe ‘camera wil) blink until the shutter releeses. + Solf-imer mode wil automatcally cancel after the exposure. + To cancel ihe self timer betore the shutter releases, side the main snitch to lock. 48 Remote Release Terminal To avoid blurry pictures, use of the optional Remote Cord RC-1000S (or) is recommended, Using Remote Cord 1. Remove the remote contro! terminal cover. 2. Insert the remote cord's plug into the terminal To Attach the Remote Terminal Cover after use 1. Align the prongs on the remote teirinal cover with he remote terminal es 2, Carefully press the covor untiit = allaches + Do not force the cover at an ange, tt prongs may break FLASH DETAILS Using the Built-in Flas! “The bultin flash provides coverage fo lon focal longs as snort a6 28mm. The flash utput is controlles automaticaly by the camera's TTL (through the lens) tlasi metering sytem. Grip both sides of the built-in flash and only Ih. After you have fished using the flash, push it baék down, Built-in flash is up or accessory flash is on | (No Dispiay) and charging, ; Flash is charged and will fire when the (Aor picture is taken, blinks raialy) Flash Fy | inking output was sullicent to provide correct exposure. +1 4 doesn't blink after the picture is taken, fash output was not sutficient. ‘Make sure your subject is within the flash range (see next page), and release the shutter alter flash is charged. 51 Built-in Flash Precautions FLASH RANGE Using Flash in P, A, S, M Modes USING FLASH IN P MODE ‘The range of the builtin fash dopends on the aperture selected. Make sure your subject is within the working range of the flash, specified in the table below. Aperture Flash Range F67 | _10-50m(35- 1651) Fa 1.0- 4.2m (3.3- 13.8 ft.) Fas | 1.0-3.5m (3. 1.0- 3.1m (3 )_| 1.0- 2.1m (3.3- 6.9 ft) It you want to take flash photographs closer than 1m (3.3 It), we recommend that you use Minoltas Close-Up Diffuser CD-1000. Otherwise lens shadowing ‘may ocout in the bottom of your piclure, This accessory provides softer lighting for more pleasing close-up photographs. CAUTION: LENS SHADOWING MAY OCCUR [Lens shadowing may occur at the Bottom of your pictures when using the builtin flash with certain Minolta AF lenses. To reduce the chance of lens shadowing, never use a lens wider than 28mm, never use a lens hood, and do not photograph closer than 1m (3. ft). Buin flach chould not be used with the following lens. AF 600mm tid APO 52 When the built in flash is up, or an attached accessory flash is on, it wil automatically fire in low-light or backcit situations, The camera vl select the most appropriate shutter spood and aportuo. TO FIRE THE FLASH MANUALLY In P move, you can manually fre the built-in or accessory flash Press and hold the manual fill flash button while you take the picture. in lash is up, oF an allached accessory fash is on, it will fire each time you take @ picture. When the builtin flash is down, or an attached accessory flash is off, it will not fire. A MODE FLASH: You can select any aperture from #/6.7-1#22, and the camera will automatically set the shutter speed. S MODE FLASH: Operation in the S mode is the same as P mode. The camera will autornaticaly sot the aperture and the shutter speed MMODE FLASH: You can select any aperture from /6.7-V22, and any shutter speed between 1/90 and 1/2 second. 53 Red-Eye Reduction When photographing peoste or animals at right or in low High situations, the effect ‘called Rod-Eyo' may occur duo to tho fash rotlectng off tho meida of the subject's ‘eyes. To reduce tis ettect and to procuee more ratural locking pictures, uso the rod ‘eye reciction modo wth the bul-in lash 54 1. Press the flash mode button so that the red-eye indicator © appears in the data panel. 2. Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few short flash bursts just before the picture is taken + To cancel rod-eye reduction, pross the flash mode button again $0 that @ no Jongor appears in the data panel Wireless / Remote Off Camera Flash Wireless / Remote Off-Camera Flash Contro! is available with the Minota accessory flashes: 5400HS, 5400xi, oF the 3500xi. Wireless / Remote flash allows you to experiment with creative lighting techniques using off-camera accessory flashes without a tangle of accessory cords and connectors, In Wireless / Remote flash mode, the off camera flash is triggered by a ‘coded signal from the camera's built in flash vinen you press the shutter release button. Another signal stops it once the camera's TTL flash meter dotects that the proper exposure has been received. You can also obtain a 2:1 lighting ratio automatically. When selected, the off camera flash provides 2/3 of the full exposure and the built-in flash provides the remaining 1/3, 58 Wireless / Remote Off Camera Flash (Cont.) SETTING WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH MODE [Attach the accessory tlash (5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi) to the camera and turn both the flash and the camera on, [Press the flash mode button WL" will appear in the data panel. The flash is now set for wireless / remote flash operation. Remove the accessory flash, and raise the camera's built-in flash. ‘The accessory flash is now ready to be positioned. 86 TAKING PICTURES IN WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH MODE [fPosition your camera and 9500xi fash unit using the information on this page. If you are using a flash unit other than the 3500xi off camera, refer to the instruction manual for that flash. ‘Camera Range (See table below) cox! Range (Sea abla bolo) ‘Maximum Oporating Range 5m (16.4) [Apecure| _Camera-Subject Distance 9500xi-Subject Distance Fa7 | 17-5.0m/56-164% | 1.2-5.0m/4.0- 16.41 [FB 0m/46- 16.411. | 1.0-5.0m/3.3- 1641 F95 | 12-50m/40-16.41t. | 0.8-5.0m/26- 16.41 7.0-5.0m/33- 16.41 | 0.7-46m/23- 15.21. 7.0-5.0m/3.3-16.4ft. | 0.6-3.9m/20- 12.81. 70-5.0m/33-16.4f, | 0.5-3am/1.6- 10.5 tt. 57 Wireless / Remote Off Camera Flash Wait for both flashes to charge. + Tho accessory fash’s AF iluminator will blink whon the flash is fully charged. E]Press the flash mode button to test fire the accessory flash, and wait again for both flashes to charge [Press the shutter-release all the way down to take the picture. WIRELESS / REMOTE RATIO CONTROL In wireless / remote rode, when ratio contra is selected, the output of the off ‘camera flash and the bultin flash combine to provide a 2+ light ratio. To use ratio control, press and hold the manual fill flash button, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture, 58 CANCELING WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH BBReattach the accessory flash to the camera Byres the flash mode button so that "WL" disappears from the data panel To cancel wireless/remote flash mode on the 3500¢ separately from the camera, first tum the flash off. Then, press the ON/OFF button to turn the flash on and hotd the bution unil the wireless lamp turns off + To cance! wireless/remote flash mode on other flash units, refer to your fash ‘owner's manual. 59 ‘The digtal camera's threaded PC terminal accepts PC type syne. cords from fed flash units, or flash units that do pot have a hot shoe connecter. When you connect a sync. cord to the PC terminal, set the shutler speed to 1190 soc. oF slower. Manually set the \hite balance to the flash mode. APPENDIX Certain Studio Flash Systems operate on a Negative Polarity triggering system (See below) It ie possible that whon using a eyatorn of this nature in conjunction with the D-175 the flash may no! fire It fs therefore recommenced that before using a Studio Flach system of this ‘nature you contact a Minolta Authorised Service Facility for advice, a = \ a4 —~ CF) romeray (OY) rene roy Se a, ‘+ The trigger vortage of some flash units may be too high for the digital camera (o fire the flash. I this is tue of your flash, contact an authorized Minolta sorvice foci 60 6 About the PC Card This digital camera uses the PC card (PCMCIA-ATA card) as its recording medium. PCMCIA is the abbreviation for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, and is categorized into three types. The three types are Type I, Type Il, and Type Ill, The standard accessory card is a Type Ill card. A Type Ill PC card has been included as a standard accessory. Howover, DOS formatted PC card can be used with this camera, ‘= The card slot is designed for Type Ill cards, but Type | and Type 1 cards are also compatible for use in the RD-175. + Some DOS formatted PC cards will not be ‘compatible with the RD-175 digital camera. ita card is not compatible _ _ will appear in the frame counter, Please contac! a Minolta Service Facility for details on non-compatible cards. Bg INITIALIZING A PC CARD PC cards not supplied with this camera will need to be initialized, ‘This operation is controlled by the computer connected to the RD-175 digital camera by the SCSI cable, Please refer to your software instruction manual for details. ‘Touching the PC card may interrupt operation when the RD- 175 is set to the SCS! mode (MESSE appears on the data | panel). If this occurs, follow these steps to re-set the RD-175 to SCSI mode. 1. Slide the main switch to LOCK and wait 3 seconds. 2. While pressing the mode button, slide the main switch to ON. 63 About the Lithium lon Battery This digital camera usos a lithium ion battery as tho powor source for the cigtal ‘back. Lithium lon batteries have the following advantages: ‘Compact-Lightweight-High Energy Density Lithium ion batteries have approximately 90% less volume, and are 95% Ighter in weight than standard nickel cacrrium batteries wit the same discharge capacty. ‘No Memory Effoct Lithium ion batteries can be recharged al eny time, without the need for refresh ‘scharge ciroultry, and without fear of shortened usage time dus to repeated shallow dschargs cycles. + Extremely Sale By not using Ithvum metal or Ithium alloys, Lithium lon batteries have attained a high level of safety. Even the U.S. Department of Transportation's Dangerous Materials Division has declared Lithium lon Batleries exempt trom dangerous ‘materials rogulatons, Z\ CAUTION Please read “SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY" and “HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NP-500H LITHIUM ION, BATTERY” on this manual for proper and safe use, 6 ‘Tho Lithium ton battery, like nicke! cadmium batteries, is rechargeable. The packaged battery is half charged for shipping. When the capacity of the battery is low, the low battery symbol will blink in the data panel. When this cisplay occurs, remove and recharge the battery HOW TO RECHARGE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY _ [Attach the NP-500H lithium ion battery to the AC-M515 AC. power adapter a +11 tho adaptor code is cohnected to ho ‘AC power adapter, dieconnoct it shown. Plug the AC power adapter into a wall socket, + Powor and chargo lamp wil lon. + I tekes approximately two hours to obtain a tull charge. Charge time depends on te temperature and battery ceanaton +I the batter i lft en the charger for more than four hours, the prevent circuitry ia the batlery will tuen the cenarger off 6 Accessory Information This camera was designed to work specifically with lenses, lash units and other accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance, or demage to the camera and accessories. LENSES * Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera: ‘= Manual focus lonses (MD or MC) cannot be attached to this camara. + See page 82 for lens shadowing when using the builtin fash. = Some AF lenses ate not suitable for uso with this digital camera, Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facitty for details, FLASHES + All Minolta, xi, and HS-Series flash units can be used with this camera, + When used with the RID-175, the guide number ofa fash will be 2.8 times its ~value at ISO 100. + S00 the flash instruction manual forthe flash range, + High Speed Syne (HSS) is not availabe with the RD-175. + Red-eye reduction is not available with accessory flash unit, + To use an AF-Sories flash unit, Flash shoe adapter FS-1100 must bo attached to the camera. When the flash is on, the flash wil fre each time you take a picture, At no time wil the flash’ AF lluinator activate OTHER ACCESSORIES ‘The following accessories cannot be used with thi + Angle Finder + Magnifier + Control Grip CG-1 100 + Data Receiver DR-1000, camera: Exposure Warnings Mode | Display Cause ‘Action TB Ge, atch a a Light tevel_is|tana a ier teen lower cheat‘ eaee es beyond the range] overall brighiness of your or avanatisl een f Hable lin tom toh int M mode and] nutier iue's Randal so Shutter Speeds |r speed fim. or increase fs dapaimex: [poimes werner Required shutter spo0d is boyond the range of the camera. Select a larger/smaiter aperture until the display stops binking Requied aperture | Select @ faster/slowar is beyond the|shutter spood until tho| range of the lens. | display stops blinking er ‘oubleshooting Refer to these pages to determine the cause o! a problem you are experiancing wit your camera. If the information does not cover tho prablom which you are ‘experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minoka Service Facil No display appears when the camera is switched on + Batteries are exhausted. Ifthe camera battery is exhausted, installa new battery. Ifthe lithium fon battery Is exhausted, remove and recharge, or use the AC power adaptor. Holp appears in the data panel + Camera operation malfunction. Remove and reinstall the battery in the camera body. it normal camera operation does not resume, contact a Mincita Service Fac. Auto focus does not work when shutter-release button is pressed partway “down + Situation is unsuitable for autofocus. Use focus lock or manual focus + Camera is setto the manual focus mode. ‘Set to the auto focus mode by pressing the focus mode button. + Subjects too close. ‘Check the minimum focus distance for your tons, ‘Shuttor cannot be released + Camera has not been sel tothe standby mode. ‘Check that the standby lamp in the viewfinder Is It betore prossing the shuitier release. ‘+ Focus cannot be confirmes. Use focus lock, or manual focus. PC card has not been ineerted yet. Insert the PC card into the card slot accorcing o the insituctions on page 28. + Cameras attached to a microscope or telescope Contact a Minota service acliy for information 68 ‘The Initial Load does not start after sliding the main switch to ON +The PC cardis not fully inserted into tho card sit Remove card, then resinsert unit stops, Flach fires whon the shutter-release is pressed partway down +The AF iluminatoris on. This is a normal eamora operation, Flash picture is too dark ‘+ Subject is bayond the fash range. Make sure the subjects within the flash range. + Flash is not charged, Wait unt 4 appears inthe viewsinder Er appears in the deta panel + Card access error Sel the main switch to lock, remove the card and reinsert. If this display ‘appears again, the card is defective or Is not compatble. Contact a Minolta Service Facility Camera operation interferes with the television or radio -amara is 09 closo fo the television or radio Move back the camera from the television or radio, 60 Clock Battery Replacemen: The clock inside the digital camera uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2025) to maintain memory while the digital camera battery 2CRS is being changed. If this battery is exhausted, the clock settings in this digital camera willbe lost whon the camera battery is romoved. Replace the clock battery as follows; the date under the each images Is Incorteet after changing the camera lithium battery 2CRS, the clock battery may need to be replaced. See the "SETTING THE CLOCK IN THE RD-175" section in the Software Instruction Manual | 70 Remove the screw from the clock battery cover using a ‘small Philips screwdriver B)Remove old battery. Insert the new battery (+ side up). Replace the clock battery ‘cover and retaining the screw. Aller clock battery reph low the instuctons under “SETTING THE CLOCK IN THE RD-175" section in the Software Instruction Manual fo reset the clock inside the digital camera, n Care ai Storage CLEANING + i the camera or lens barrel is diy, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loos Particles - wiping may scratch the surface. + To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, it necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the {ens in a ciroular motion, starting from the center. + Never piace lens fluid clrecily on the lens. + Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and mirror. Doing so may impair their alignment and movement. Dust on the mitror will not affect the picture quality “Never use compressed air to clean the camera's interior, it may cause damage to sensitive interior parts. + Never use organie solvents fo clean the camera. + Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. STORAGE When storing your camera for extended periods, please follow these guidelines: * Always attach the protective caps. + Store in a Cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with asiica gel drying agent + Periodically release the camera's shutter to Keep it operating property. * Bofore using after prolonged storage, alviays check the camera's operation tomake sure itis functioning properly. na BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS + Always check camera operation carotuly, oF take test photographs. + Minolta is not responsible for damages incurred by equipment malfunction. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE + if you have questions about your camara, contact your local camera dealer cr write to the Minclta distributor in your area. * Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minot Service Facility for details. 3 Technical Details (RD-175) Image Sensor Etfective) Sensing System 3 CCD (G1, G2, FVB), Dus-Green System Recording Format 00S Format, 8 bit Digital recording Recording Media PC Card Number of Frames 114 Frames (using standard accessory PC Card) 1/2’ CCD, Number of pixels : Total 410K (880K Autofocus Minolta's through-the-lons (TTL) phase-detection ‘system with CCD Ine sensor AF illuminator —_Buil-in‘lash type, automatically activated in lowe lighiow-contrast condivons Sensitivity 180 800 or equivalent Shutter Electronicaly-contolled, vertcal-traverse, focal-plane shutter, Range ; 1/2000 to 1/2 seconds, Flash syne : 1/00 sec. or siower, Wirelessftemote flash syne : 1/48 sec. Builtin Flash Guide number : 12, Coverage for 28mm focal length, Recycling tme : approx. 2 sec, Red-oyo reduction pre-fiash available Viewfinder Optical relay finder, Field of view : 90%, Magnification : 1.04X (with 507m lens at infinity) White Balance Auto white balance with outer metering, Manual setting available Interface SCSI interace, PCMCIA Type Ill stot, PC-lerminal, Remote-control terminal Batteries ‘One 6V 2CRS Iihium battery pack and One 7.2V NP. ‘500H Rechargable lithium ion battery ‘One 3V CR2025 lithium battery ‘AC power adaptor AC-M1515 is avallablo Dimensions 161(W) x 128(0) x 145(H) mn Weight 1.1 kg (without batteries, PC Card, lens) 74 Technical Details (AC-M515) Input voltage ACI00-240V 50/60 Hz Output voltage DC 65 2A (using for AC adapter) DC 8.4 1.44 (using for lithium ion battery charger) Dimensions 71.5(W) x 95.1(0) x 44 5(H) mm Weight ‘9009 75 MEMO CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) ls desta and scl reaponiy that Osa Camerata wich Ps cactasten en {vtronty wih he bow teetonone, Tha dosuraten val bear of Eupean Commnty (EC) ony Produet ype... 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