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Minolta XE User Manual

Minolta XE
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MINOLTA
XE
(081°084)
MINOLTA
XE-1
(082°085)
MINOLTA
XE-7
(086)
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Minolta XE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMinolta
ModelXE
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SHUTTER

Exposure

Automatic and manual exposure settings.

FILM ADVANCE

Winding Method

Describes the film winding mechanism.

VIEWFINDER

Type

Specifies the viewfinder type.

EXPOSURE ADJUSTING SYSTEM

Working Range

Defines the operational range for exposure.

DIMENSIONS and WEIGHT

Dimensions

Lists the camera's physical dimensions.

Explanation of Systems

1. Film advancing system

Details the film advancement mechanism.

2. Multiple exposure system

Explains the multiple exposure functionality.

6. Shutter system

Details the shutter system.

A. Charge System

Describes the shutter charging process.

Film Advancing System

(Operating Order)

Outlines the sequence of operations for film advance.

2. Multiple Exposure System

(Operation)

Details the steps for operating multiple exposure.

3. Film Advance Lever Operation

4. Release of Shutter

5. Operation of Self-Timer Lever

6. Shutter System

A. Charge System

Describes the shutter charging process.

B. Electric Shutter System

C. Signal System for Shortage of Voltage of Power Source

D. Operation and Synchronizing System of FP Contact

E. Operation and Synchronizing System of X Contact

F. Mechical Shutter System

7. Mirror Box System

A. Mirror Retaining System at 45°

Explains the mirror's 45-degree retaining mechanism.

B. Mirror Lifting and Lowering System

Details the mirror movement mechanism.

C. Signal Cancellation System for Shortage of Voltage of Power Source

Details the signal cancellation for low voltage.

E. Automatic Diaphragm and Return System

F. On-Off System of SW2, SW3 and SW4

G. Diaphragm and On-Off System of PV SW

8. Exposure Interlocking System

9. Optical Layout

10. Explanation of Light Measuring Principle and Circuits

A. Summary

Overviews light measurement principles and circuits.

Light Measuring Systems

Discusses TTL and external light measurement systems.

Memory Systems

Explains the camera's memory system for measurements.

Automatic Exposure Control Systems

Details the automatic exposure control mechanism.

Automatic Exposure Control Systems

a. Light Measuring System

Explains the light measuring system for automatic exposure.

b. Control System

Details the control system for automatic exposure.

B. Logarithmic Compression and Addition

Logarithmic Compression

Details the process of logarithmic compression.

Logarithmic Compression and Addition

Addition

Explains the addition of factors for exposure calculation.

C. Memory

D. Logarithmic Extension

E. First Switching, Delay and Second Switching Circuits

F. Indication Circuit and Meter

G. Manual Resistor

H. Battery Check Circuit

12. Explanation of Circuits

A. Control Circuit

Describes the camera's primary control circuitry.

B. Meter Circuit

Explains the operation of the exposure meter circuit.

Disassembly, Assembly and Adjustment of the Shutter

1. Disassembly and Assembly

Details the steps for disassembling and assembling the shutter.

2. Adjustment of the Shutter Block

Details the adjustment procedures for the shutter block.

1. Adjustment of the 1st curtain and its speed

Explains how to adjust the first curtain and its speed.

2. Adjustment of the force of the control lever (synchro "FP" time lag)

Details adjusting control lever force for FP synchro time lag.

Adjustment of the Shutter Block

Items to be Adjusted

Lists the specific items requiring adjustment.

1. Adjustment of the 1st curtain and its speed

Explains how to adjust the first curtain and its speed.

2. Adjustment of the force of the control lever (synchro “FP” time lag)

Details adjusting control lever force for FP synchro time lag.

[1]Adjustment of the 1st curtain and its speed

[2]Adjustment of the force of the control lever (Synchro “FP” time lag)

[3]Adjustment of the 2nd curtain and its speed

[4]Adjustment of the manual time

[5]Adjustment of the synchro “X” time lag

Special Tool

Disassembly, Assembly and Adjustment

Disassembling Procedures Chart

Provides a chart of disassembly steps and corresponding pages.

Assembling/Adjustment Procedures Chart

First half of body

Outlines the assembly and adjustment steps for the first half of the camera body.

Second half of body to completion of body

Body 3 Multiple Exposure Axis

Positioning of Multiple Exposure Axis

Details the correct positioning of the multiple exposure axis.

Checking after adjustment

Outlines checks to perform after positioning the axis.

Body 4 Film Advance Axis

Film advance axis

Explains the installation of the film advance axis.

Body-5 Film Advance Operation Lever, Film Advance Operation Ring and Film Advance Axis Base Plate

After assembling, make the following adjustments:

Lists adjustments required after assembling the film advance components.

Adjustment of Film Advance Operation Lever Disengagement Timing

Adjustment of Reversing Stop Nail B Engagement Timing

Checking of Operation Timing of Film Advance Nail and Film Advance Stop Lever

Body 6 Counter Base Plate

Counter base plate

Details the installation and adjustment of the counter base plate.

POINT-2 Incorporating of Counter Block

Confirmation after installing (Counter adjustment)

Positioning of Multiple Exposure Axis

Checking after adjustment

Attaching Direction of Back Cover Pressure Plate

Body 7 Back Cover

Lock Adjustment of Back Cover

Details how to adjust the back cover lock mechanism.

Body 8 Shutter Block and Contact Holder Set

POINT-3 Incorporating of Shutter Block

Explains the procedure for incorporating the shutter block.

Overcharge Amount

Details how to adjust the overcharge amount.

Adjustment of Shutter Release Position and OFF of SW.2’

Arrangement and Soldering of Lead Wires

Body 9 Shutter Base Plate, Printed Base Plate-B, SS Dial Pulley, Rewinding Base Plate and Eye-piece Frame

SS dial pulley

Explains the installation and adjustment of the SS dial pulley.

Shutter base plate

Details the mounting and adjustment of the shutter base plate.

S Button Lock Lever Operation Check

Spacing Adjustment of SW.1

POINT-4 Installation of S.S. Dial Pulley

Print Base Plate-B

Shutter Base Plate

Power Switch

Eye-Piece Frame

Rewinding Base Plate

Fig-13 How to engage 4106 SP

Illustrates the engagement procedure for part 4106 SP.

Mirror Box-1

Fig-14 How to engage 2509, 2521, 2523 SP

Shows the engagement procedure for parts 2509, 2521, and 2523 SP.

Mirror Box-2

Fig-15 How to engage 2524 SP

Illustrates the engagement procedure for part 2524 SP.

Fig-16 How to engage 2578 SP

Shows the engagement procedure for part 2578 SP.

Mirror Box-3

Fig-17 How to engage 5140 SP

Illustrates the engagement procedure for part 5140 SP.

Fig-18 How to engage 5136 SP

Shows the engagement procedure for part 5136 SP.

Fig-19 How to engage 5122 SP

Illustrates the engagement procedure for part 5122 SP.

Mirror Holder

Mirror Box-4

Space Adjust of SW.5

Explains how to adjust the spacing of SW.5 contacts.

Fig-20 How to engage 5110 SP

Illustrates the engagement procedure for part 5110 SP.

Mirror Box-5

Positioning of Connecting Ring Stopper (1067)

Details the procedure for positioning the connecting ring stopper.

Front Base Plate

Adjust of Lock Lever and How to Engage 1014SP

Explains how to adjust the lock lever and engage part 1014SP.

Checking of Synchro Contact Soldering and Continuity

Outlines checks for synchro contact soldering and continuity.

POINT-5 Synchro Change SW. Installation

S.S. Designation Plate

Assembling order

Cross section of diaphragm-in-finder lens (5815) being attached

Penta Holder

Printed base plate A set

Details the assembly of the printed base plate A set.

Penta pressure plate set

Explains the installation of the penta pressure plate set.

Penta frame set

Details the assembly of the penta frame set.

Fresnel lens set

Describes the installation of the Fresnel lens set.

Front Base Plate Set (Front Base Plate, Mirror Box and Penta Holder)

After assembling

Lists adjustments and checks after assembling the front base plate set.

Confirmation of Diaphragm Reducing Operation

Details how to confirm the diaphragm reducing operation.

Mirror Angle

Adjustment of Front-and-Rear Position (Height) of Mirror.

Explains how to adjust the mirror's front-rear position.

Adjustment of mirror angle (45°)

Details the procedure for adjusting the mirror's angle to 45 degrees.

Checking the mirror operation

Outlines checks for proper mirror operation.

Checking the space of SW.5 contacts

Explains how to check the contact space of SW.5.

Body 10 Front Base Plate

After assembling

Lists post-assembly checks and adjustments for the front base plate.

POINT-6 Incorporating of Front Base Plate Set

Adjustment of Self-Timer

Confirmation of ON-OFF of Diaphragm Reduction

Engagement of Diaphragm Pulley String

Engagement of S.S. Designation String

Body11 Penta Cover, Left and Right Covers and Bottom Cover

1. Manual split second timing adjustment

Details manual split-second timing adjustment.

5. AUTO exposure adjustment

Details the procedure for AUTO exposure adjustment.

Penta Cover

Exposure Correction Dial

Shutter Speed Dial

Adjustment of Finder Back

Finder Adjustment

1. Adjustment of diaphragm-in finder

Details how to adjust the diaphragm setting as viewed in the finder.

2. Adjustment of speed-in finder

Explains how to adjust the shutter speed indication in the finder.

Confirmation of Operation of Diaphragm (Av) Sliding and ASA (Sv)

1. Adjustment of diaphragm (Av) resistance values

Explains how to adjust diaphragm resistance values.

3. ASA (Sv) check

Details how to check the ASA (Sv) values.

Manual Split-Second Timing Adjustment

Confirmation of Synchro Time Lag

Confirmation of Minimum Working Voltage

Confirmation of B.C. Lamp Lighting Voltage

Adjustment of AUTO Exposure

1. Adjustment of Ri

Explains how to adjust Ri for constant current.

2. Adjustment of R2

Details how to adjust R2 for diaphragm and ASA constant current.

3. Adjustment of R3

Explains how to adjust R3 for meter pointer calibration.

Adjustment of R2

4. Confirmation of Rav

Explains how to confirm the Rav values.

5. Confirmation of Rsv

Details how to confirm the Rsv values.

3 Measuring of CdS Resistance Value and Selection of Rp

Selection of Rp

4 Adjustment of Rs and R

5 Adjustment of R

6 Adjustment of R3

Shutter Block Performances Check

1 Confirmation of manual split-second timing

Outlines how to confirm manual split-second timing.

Confirmation of Chattering of SW. 4

Confirmation of Mg attracting voltage

Confirmation of synchro time lag

INSPECTION STANDARDS

Cautions on Trouble-Finding Work

Offers precautions for troubleshooting procedures.

Contents

Lists the main sections and topics covered in the manual.

INSPECTION STANDARDS

How to confirm and adjust (Pages referring to disassembling, assembling and adjusting)

Guides on confirming and adjusting based on disassembly procedures.

Film Advance

Details the film advance lever's function and potential issues.

Film advance lever

Details the film advance lever's function and potential issues.

Shutter

Discusses shutter button load and operation.

Shutter button

Discusses shutter button load and operation.

Finder

Nominal view

Describes nominal view characteristics and potential issues.

Display

Explains the viewfinder display elements.

Mirror

Angle

Details mirror stop and rising positions.

Exposure meter

Pointer

Explains pointer function and placement.

Index difference

Details ASA and aperture index differences.

Exposure error

Explains exposure error calculations and ranges.

Power switch

Describes power switch operation.

Focus

Body back

Details body back specifications.

Finder back

Explains finder back specifications.

Lens

Helicoid

Describes lens helicoid function and issues.

Diaphragm

Explains diaphragm function and potential issues.

Others

Eye-piece shutter lever

Details eye-piece shutter lever operation.

Attaching and detaching lens

Explains lens attachment and detachment processes.

Battery box

Describes battery box contact issues.

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