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Pentax MZ-5 User Manual

Pentax MZ-5
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Service Manual
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PRODUCT
No.27250
M z - 5
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DATE
(Silver)
PRODUCT
No.27251
M z -5
QUARTZ
DATE
(BI
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PRODUCT
No.27254
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X-5
(Si Iver)
PRODUCT
No.27255
Z X - 5
QUARTZ
DATE
(Silver)
PRODUCT
No.27256
M
Z-5
(Si Iver)
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Pentax MZ-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPentax
ModelMZ-5
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

Finder Indications

Diagrams and labels for viewfinder elements.

LCD Panel Indications

Diagrams and labels for external LCD panel elements.

Flash System Details

Built-in flash, guide number, sync speed.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure

External Parts

Camera's external components and disassembly.

Top Cover Assembly

Disassembling/assembling the camera's top cover.

Soldering of Main Unit

Soldering components on the main unit.

Main Unit and Front Housing Block

Disassembling/assembling main unit and front housing.

Front Housing Block Disassembly and Assembly

Front Housing Assy. and Related Parts

Assembling the front housing and its parts.

Mount Ring Assembly

Details on disassembling/assembling the mount ring.

Mirror Seat Assembly

Procedures for disassembling/assembling the mirror seat.

Finder Mask Assy. (0-M41)

Disassembling/assembling the finder mask assembly.

Main Unit Disassembly and Assembly

Battery Select Contact Piece (A39)

Disassembling/assembling battery select contact piece.

Panorama Switch (1210)

Disassembling/assembling panorama switch.

Rewind Bottom Mech. Plate Assy. (0-D1)

Disassembling/assembling rewind bottom mechanism.

Film Transport Motor Assy. (0-S200)

Disassembling/assembling film transport motor.

Top Cover Assembly

Disassembly of Flash Cover (Q1)

Steps for disassembling the camera's flash cover.

Accessory Shoe Operations

Disassembling/assembling the accessory shoe.

Shutter Speed Dial and Release Button

Disassembling/assembling shutter speed dial and release button.

Exposure Compensation Dial

Disassembling/assembling exposure compensation dial.

Adjustment and Confirmation

Function Check Procedures

Checking the camera's basic functions.

AF Function Confirmation

Confirming the camera's autofocus functionality.

Flash Check Procedures

Checking the camera's flash functionality.

Computer Program Adjustment (AE & AF)

Using computer software to adjust AE and AF systems.

Photo Sensor Position Adjustment

Photo Sensor Position Adjustment Steps

Detailed steps for adjusting the photo sensor position.

Exposure Value and DX Switching

Exposure Value Confirmation

Checking the camera's exposure value readings.

DX Switching Confirmation

Verifying the camera's DX film code recognition.

Autofocus and Power Zoom Check

Autofocus Indicator Check

Checking the autofocus system and focus indicators.

Power Zoom Function Check

Checking the functionality of the power zoom feature.

Mirror Function Check

Mirror Up Condition Check

Checking the mirror's operation in the 'up' position.

Wind Completed Condition Check

Verifying camera state after film winding.

1st and 2nd Mirror Position

Mirror Position Adjustment/Confirmation

Adjusting and confirming mirror positions.

Adjustment and Check with Computer Program (continued)

27250 Test Program Overview

Overview of the test program for camera adjustments.

27250 Main Menu Functions

Accessing camera adjustment/checking functions via main menu.

Specific Adjustment Procedures

Details on EEPROM, exposure, AF, battery, focus, AV/BY, TTL flash adjustments.

CCD Position Adjustments

CCD Position Square Adjustment

Adjusting camera's CCD sensor position for squareness.

CCD Position Cross Adjustment

Adjusting camera's CCD sensor position for cross-alignment.

CCD Focus Adjustment

Adjusting the focus of the camera's CCD sensor.

AF System Adjustments

AF C Adjustment Details

Procedures for adjusting the continuous autofocus system.

AF Adjustment Details

Procedures for adjusting the camera's autofocus system.

BIT Adjustment

Adjusting right AF sensor and spot AF system.

Battery Level Adjustment

Battery Level Adjustment Procedure

Steps for adjusting camera's battery level reading.

EEPROM Checking (END)

Finalizing the EEPROM check process.

FI Checking

Performing the Focus Indication check.

Testers, Jigs, and Tools

MZ-5/ZX-5 Specific Tools

Testers, jigs, and tools specifically for MZ-5/ZX-5.

General Computer Hardware

List of general computer hardware and interface tools.

Order List for Testers, Jigs, and Tools

Program Software and Positioning Jigs

Ordering info for program software and AF positioning jigs.

Interface Cables and Adapters

Ordering info for interface cables and adapters.

Method of Making DC Power Adapter

DC Power Adapter Construction Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for creating a DIY DC power adapter.

Additional Information: Optical Regulator Use

Optical Regulator Preparation for MZ-5

How to prepare the optical regulator for MZ-5 use.

Exploded Illustrations

Product No. 27250 MZ-5 Parts (Fig. 1)

Exploded view of Pentax MZ-5, Product No. 27250.

Product No. 27250 MZ-5 Parts (Fig. 2)

Exploded view of Pentax MZ-5, Product No. 27250.

Product No. 27250 MZ-5 Parts (Fig. 3)

Exploded view of Pentax MZ-5, Product No. 27250.

Distributing Wires (Fig. 4)

Diagram showing wire distribution for Pentax MZ-5.

List of Service Parts

MZ-5 Quartz Date (Silver) Parts List

Service parts for Pentax MZ-5 Quartz Date (Silver).

Part Number Cross-Reference

Table of part numbers, descriptions, and interchangeability.

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