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WHEN TO REPLACE THE XENON LAMP
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
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.
• 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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
No image appears on the
The camera is not turned
LCD monitor.
on.
The batteries are
exhausted.
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
The compact flash card is
not inserted properly in the
camera.
No action was taken on the
No image appears on the
camera for longer than
LCD monitor (the power
approximately 3 minutes
lamp is on).
after the camera is turned
on.
The LCD brightness has
been turned down too low.
Cause
Solution
Press the main switch to
turn the camera on and
check that the power lamp
goes on.
Replace all four batteries
or use the AC Adapter.
Remove the batteries and
replace in the correct
orientation.
Remove the compact flash
card temporarily and
reinsert it.
Press the Display button
on the lens unit.
Turn the brightness dial to
the desired level.
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