Minolta 3D 1500, Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WHEN TO REPLACE THE XENON LAMP

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The luminescent tube (xenon lamp) of the MetaFlash unit has a limited life. The
Minolta 3D 1500 informs you when to replace the xenon lamp by turning on the self-
timer lamp on the front of the camera body when the camera is turned on after 2000
shots (4000 flashes) are taken with the camera.

Self-timer lamp

• The self-timer lamp will not light when 2000

shots (4000 flashes) are reached while you
are taking a shot. In this case, turn off and
on the camera, and the self-timer lamp will
light.

• You can continue taking pictures after the

self-timer lamp turns on to indicate the
replacement timing of the xenon lamp. It is
recommended, however, that you call a
Minolta Service Facility for replacement
information as soon as possible.

WARNING

The replacement of the xenon lamp should be accomplished only at one of Minolta
Service Facility. Any access to the high-tension component or circuit inside the 3D
1500 may cause electric shock.

The attached floppy disk contains a Script file “Getscnt.csm” that shows the total
number of MetaFlash that have been fired so far on the LCD monitor of the 3D
1500. Use this Script to check the number of pictures that you can take before it
becomes necessary to replace the xenon lamp. For instructions, read the
Readme.txt file that is also contained on the floppy disk.

To run this Script, you need a system environment (e.g., CF card reader) for
writing data on the CF card since it is necessary to copy the Script file from the
floppy disk into the specified location on the CF card.

Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with
the camera. If the information does not cover the problem you are experiencing,
contact our a Minolta Service Facility.

Problem

Cause

Solution

No image appears on the
LCD monitor.

The camera is not turned
on.

Press the main switch to
turn the camera on and
check that the power lamp
goes on.

The batteries are
exhausted.

Replace all four batteries
or use the AC Adapter.

The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.

Remove the batteries and
replace in the correct
orientation.

The compact flash card is
not inserted properly in the
camera.

Remove the compact flash
card temporarily and
reinsert it.

No image appears on the
LCD monitor (the power
lamp is on).

No action was taken on the
camera for longer than
approximately 3 minutes
after the camera is turned
on.

Press the Display button
on the lens unit.

The LCD brightness has
been turned down too low.

Turn the brightness dial to
the desired level.

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