PENTAX PC-606 W, DATE camera Operating manual

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NAMES OF PARTS ©
O Shutter Release Button
@ Auxiliary Rewind Button
O Self-timer Button
@ Film Counter
@ Built-in Flash
@ Autofocus Finder
@ Viewfinder Window
O Self-timer Lamp
O Light Sensor Window
@ Power Switch
@ Lens
@ Film information Window
@ Viewfinder Eyepiece
@ Back Cover Release Lever
@ Back Cover
@ Battery Chamber Cover
@ Tripod Socket
@ Adjuster
This camera is weather resistant and can be used without having to worry about rain and water
splashes. However, it is not designed for underwater photography and should not be rinsed in water
or placed in water. Please read through the instruction manual to learn how to handle the camera
correctly.
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Test of Protective Class 4
Install the equipment as it would normally be used. Place a watering can 300 mm to 500 mm above
the instrument and pour water from vertical to 180 degrees. The water should be poured with a force
of 10¢/min and cover a square meter area of the outer surface of the equipment per minute. The
test should be carried out for at least 5 minutes.
Power Switch
The power is turned on by setting the power switch to position [1] and is turned off by setting it to
position [0]. Turn off the camera when it is not used to save power. (See figure [1] .)
Film Loading
DX-coded film with ISO ratings from 100 to 400 can be used. Camera film speed is automatically
set when the film is inserted.
* Camera film speed is set to ISO 400 when ISO 400 or faster films are inserted and set to ISO
100 when films slower than ISO 400 are inserted.
Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when it is inserted. Do not open the back cover when there
is water or sand on the camera or your hands. The camera will be damaged if water or sand enters
it. Clean the camera before opening the back cover to load the film.
1. Press down the back cover release lever to open the back cover. (See figure [2] .)
2. The film can easily be loaded by fully inserting the tower end of the film cartridge first and then
inserting the top end. (See figure 13] .)
This camera is tightly sealed for weather-resistent protection. When the camera is brought from
a place where the atmospheric pressure is relatively low such as in an airplane or a high mountain
to a place where the atmospheric pressure is normal, the pressure inside the camera falls, making
the back cover difficult to open. In such a case, first open the battery chamber cover, and then
the back cover.
3. Align the film leader with the film load mark. (See figure [4] .)
* Insert the film between the guide rails and remove any slack.
4. Make sure that there is no dirt on the seal before closing the back cover. Make sure that the
"two tabs in the back cover firmly lock in place when the cover is closed. The camera will not
be weather resistant if the cover is imperfectly closed and it may also let in light. (See figure [5].)
5. Turn on the power and press the shutter button once to automatically load the film and “1” is
displayed in the film counter. If “1” is not displayed, the fiim has not been loaded properly. Load . | ;
it again. (See figure [6] .)
Photography :
Keep a distance of at least one meter between the subject and the camera. When taking pictures -
outdoors, keep the sun behind you to take good pictures.
Caution: Make sure not to put your fingers or hair in front of the autofocus finder, lens, light sensor
window and built-in flash.
Water drops or dirt on the lens protective glass, autofocus window and light sensor window will make
it impossible to take good pictures. Clean them before picture taking.
1. Turn Y power, place the subject in the autofocus frame [— ] and compose the picture. (See
figure [7] .)
* The lens cannot be focused at distances less than one meter.
2. Depress the shutter release button halfway and the green iamp in the finder lights up. The picture
can now be taken. If the green lamp blinks, this indicates that the built-in flash is being charged
or that battery power is too low. In this case, release the button and wait a few seconds before
pressing it again. The picture can be taken if the green lamp in the finder lights up. (See figure В.)
* When the green lamp is blinking, the flash is not charged. Release the shutter release button
and wait a few seconds for the flash to be charged.
“If the green lamp is still blinking after waiting 10 seconds or more, the batteries should be
replaced.
Flash Photography
1. The built-in flash in this camera is automatically activated when available light is not sufficient
for proper exposure.
2. The table on the right shows the distance ranges
that will produce good pictures.
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Focus Lock Photography
Focusing is pertormed in the autofocus trame [— ]. When the subject is not in the autofocus frame, use the focus
lock to take the picture.
Focus Lock Operation
Place the subject in the autofocus frame [—} and press the shutter release button halfway to focus. The subject
will stay in focus as long as the shutter release button is kept at the halfway position and the green lamp is lit.
Now recompose the picture and press the shutter release button fully down to take the picture. (See figure [9] .)
* The focus lock is released and the green lamp goes off when the shutter release button is released.
* If you change the distance between the camera and the subject, release the focus lock and refocus.
* The focus lock cannot be used if the green lamp blinks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway (see
Flash Photography Section 2 for details).
Selt-Timer Photography
This function allows the photographer to include himself in the picture.
As illustrated. when the self-timer button is pressed, the seli-timer lamp lights up and the timer starts as soon
as the button is pressed. The picture is taken 10 seconds after the button is pressed. (The lamp starts blinking
during the final three seconds.) (See figure [10] )
* If you want to cancel the self-timer after pressing the button, press the button once again or turn off the power.
* The self-timer does not operate in dark places when the flash is not charged. Check that the green lamp lights
up before using the self-timer.
* The focus locks when the self-timer button is pressed. First place the subject in the autofocus frame [ 7) and
press the button haltway down to lock focus. Now recompose the picture and release the button.
* Use of a tripod is recommended for self-timer photography.
Film Rewinding
The film is automatically rewound when the last picture is taken.
The film counter reverses and the motor stops automatically when the film is completely rewound. Make sure that
the film counter indicates “S” before opening the back cover and removing the film. (See figure )
Caution: Do not open the back cover when there is water or sand on the camera or your hands. The camera
will be damaged if water or sand enters it. Clean the camera before opening the back cover to remove the film.
(See figure J)
Rewinding Film in Midroll
Turn on the power and press the Auxiliary Rewind Button with the adjuster pin on the strap to rewind the film
in mid roll. The motor stops automatically when the film is completely rewound. Make sure that the film counter
indicates “S” before opening the back cover and removing the film. (See figure 03.)
Battery Replacement
If there is sand or water on the camera or your hands, ciean before replacing the batteries.
1. Place a coin or the like in the groove of the battery chamber cover at the base of the camera.
Turn the coin in the direction of the arrow to the [2 ] mark to open the cover. (See figure [14].)
2. Place a lithium battery (CR123A) with the minus (—) pole in first. Align the battery chamber
cover with the [3 ] mark and press it in while turning counterclockwise. (See figure .)
Caution: When the electrode and ring inside the cover are wet or dirty, wipe them clean with a soft
and dry cloth.
* Up to 30 rolls of 24-exposure film can be taken with a new lithium battery assuming that the flash
is used for about 50% of the pictures. (According to Pentax testing conditions)
Battery Check
When the battery is properly inserted and the shutter button is pressed halfway, the green lamp
at the center bottom of the finder lights up or blinks. (See figure [16] .)
* The camera does not operate when the battery has been used up or has been improperly inserted.
* As the battery depletes, flash recharging and film winding/rewinding will take longer. Replace
the battery as soon as you notice this.
Handling Precautions
1. This is not an underwater camera and it may not be possible to repair it if it is immersed in
water. Contact authorized service facility.
2. Sand or mud entering the camera may damage the camera. Do not place it directly on a sandy
beach. It is not designed for professional or other taxing uses.
3. The camera is damaged if dirt, mud, sand, dust or water enters the camera when the film or
battery is replaced. Note that repairs of such damages are chargeable even during the war-
ranty period.
Remove any dirt or sand from the weather-resistant seals. A damaged packing will not keep
the camera weather-resistant, Have your agent replace such a seal as soon as possible.
After use wipe off any dirt or water on the camera with a soft, dry cloth. If dirt is persistent, use
a moistened cloth to wipe it off and then swab the water with a dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene or other solvents for cleaning the camera.
Do not store or leave the camera for a long time in places where the temperature is high.
Moisture condensation will form in the camera when it is brought into a warm room after shoot-
ing in cold weather. Put the camera in the camera bag or a vinyl bag before bringing it in to
lower the temperature change. Take out the camera when the temperature change is less drastic.
9. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or bang it against objects. Have it inspected
when it is exposed to strong shock or pressure.
10. The camera operates normally within a temperature range of 50°C to -5°C.
11. The camera contains high voltage circuits. To prevent electric shock and other hazards, do not
disassemble the camera.
12. The camera should be returned in for service every year or every other year to keep it in proper
working order. It is also a good idea to have it inspected when it has not been used for a long
time or before taking important photographs.
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DATABACK OPERATION
NOTE: THIS IS APPLICABLE TO THE PC-606W DATE MODEL ONLY.
© Mode button @ Select button € Adjust button O Battery cover fixing screw
Changing the Mode
Each time you press the Mode button @ , the mode in the LCD panel changes in succession from
A "Year-Month-Day” to 6: “Day-Hour-Minute" to €: “————” to D ‘Month-Day-Year”
to ЕЁ “Day-Month-Year”. Stop pressing the button when the desired mode appears. ——————
indicates that no data will be imprinted on the picture.
NOTE: ‘‘M’’ in the LCD panei indicates “Month”. Use a fine pointed device to press the buttons,
and press them gently.
Correcting the Data
1. Press the “Select” button @ until you reach the flickering digit which you wish to change.
2. Press the “Adjust’’ button O) to change the digit of specified category you chose with the “Select”
button @ . Digits increase by one each time you press the “Adjust” button @ . If you keep it
depressed, the digit will advance continuously after two or three seconds.
3. Adjusting the second: Press the “Select” button @ until “:” will flicker. And press the '*Adjust”
button € in sync with a time signal to set the second to zero.
4. After the correction, press the ‘Select’ button @ to make the data imprinting possible (the bar
mark (—) appears on the LCD panel).
Battery
The databack is powered by one CR2025 3V Lithium battery. When the displays in the LCD cannot
be seen clearly or when the watch function becomes unstable, replace the Battery with a new one
by loosening Battery cover fixing screw © . When the battery is set correctly, Data will be displayed.
Reset the data according to ‘“Correcting the Data”.
* Batteries must be handled with care. Incorrect use of batteries can cause overheating or even
explosions.
* Battery performance is poor at low temperatures but returns to normal at ordinary temperatures.
* Do not short-circuit, disassemble, recharge or throw used batteries into fire as they may explode.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 35 mm fully automatic lens-shutter camera
Weather-resistant Construction: Weather-resistant with JIS protection Class 4 splashproof
construction (not adversely affected by water splashes from any
direction).
Film: 35 mm DX-coded film with ISO rating from 100 to 400; J135
cartridge. The camera film speed is automatically set to 1SO 100
when non-DX film is used.
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Picture format: 24 mm x 36 mm
Film loading: Auto film loading. Closing the back cover and pressing the
shutter release button will automatically wind film to first
exposure.
Film movement: Auto winding: auto rewinding starts at end of roll. (Rewind speed:
approximately 22 sec for 24-exposure film.) Film can also be
rewound in mid roll.
Frame number: Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending
| order when shooting and descending order when rewinding.
ens: Pentax 35 mm, f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
Focusing system: Infrared active autofocusing with focus-lock.
Range: approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to infinity
Shutter: Programmed AE electronic shutter.
Self-timer: Electronic red lamp indication. Approx. 10-sec delay. Cancel-
lation after activation is possible.
Viewfinder: Albada type bright frame finder
Exposure: Programmed auto-exposure Range: EV 10 - 15 (ISO 100)
Flash: Built-in flash with automatic low-luminance firing.
Charging time: Approx. 6 sec according to Pentax testing conditions.
Power source: 3 V lithium battery (CR123A or the equivalent)
Size and weight: 125 (Y) x 71.5 (H) x 51 (D); approx. 200 g
Accessories: Camera case
Date recording system: information is recorded on the reverse side of the film.
Date imprinting modes: Push button to set unit to any of five modes; “Y ear/Mon/Day”,
“Day/Hour/Min/', “- — -— (Blank), “Mon/Day/Year” or
“Day/Mon/Year”.
Date imprinting power source: 3 V lithium battery (one CR2025 battery)
Size and weight: 125 (W) x 71.5 (H) x 55 (D); approx. 220 q
Reversal film (slide film) may not be properly exposed. Use of negative color film (print film) is
recommended.
WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months trom date of
purchase. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within
that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mis-
handling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or
modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives
shall not be liable for any repairs or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall
not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or for other indirect or consequential damages
of any kind. whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly
agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warran-
ties, whether express or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided.
No refunds will be made on repairs performed by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities.
Procedure during 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax equipment which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned
to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no represen-
tative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage
prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned
to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by war-
ranty. repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned
to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges
of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. If your Pentax equipment was purchased
outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular han-
dling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Not-
withstanding this, Pentax equipment returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and cus-
toms clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To prove the data of your purchase when re-
quired, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year.
Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufac-
turer's authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops, unless you are sending it direct-
ly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation of the service charge, and only after you accept
the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
This warranty does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U.S.A, U.K. or Canada.
The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede
this warranty policy.
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