Notice MINOLTA 200X

« roof, and versatile operation with Minolta's new XD and XG cameras, Sliding the unit's mounting bracket into the camera's hot shoe connects it cordlessly. Whenever it is charged, a signal to the camera starts an LED flash-ready signal blinking in the viewf inder and electronically sets the camera for X sync. speed when the shutter is released. You can select from four settings in two modes, one of which enables continuous-sequence flash exposures up to two frames per second with Ni-Cd batteries and an auto winder, Autoflash pictures can be made at either of two apertures with a series-thyristor circuit for fastest recycling and most flashes per battery. A full-power setting yields maximum guide number. All necessary information is conveniently displayed on the back of the unit, Before using this flash unit for the first time, please read this manual all the way through-or at least far enough to cover your own picture-taking needs-while loading batteries, attaching to camera, and handling and acquainting yourself with the unit and its parts and features. Thisway, you can take good pictures and begin to realize the full potential of your Auto Electroflash 2OOX right from the start, www.orphancameras.comIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your flash unit, the specific cautiona ry n otices in the owner's man ua I should always be observed and complied with, as well as basic precautions, including the f ollowing : 1 . Read and understand all instructions.2. Do not operate this flash unit if it has been dropped or damaged until it has been examined by an authorized Minolta service facility. 3. To protect against electrical shock hazards, do not immerse f lash unit in water or other liquids. www.orphancameras.com4. To avoid electric shock hazards, do not d isassemb le th is u n it, but ta ke it to an authorized Minolta service facility when some service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock hazard when the un it is used su b- sequently. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSwww.orphancameras.comI CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS .,,,. 6 SUMMARY OF AUTO OPERA- TION WITH XD AND XG CAMERAS ..... 8 BATTE R IES Installing ,..... 10 Cold-weather operation ... .. 12 ATTACHING TO CAMERA . . 13 SETTING FILM SPEED ...... 13 SETTING SYNC. AND SHUTTER ... 14 POWEB SWITCH AND MON ITOR LAMP FLASH.MODE SETTINGS AUTOMATIC OPERATION .. 16 Auto-flashrange ..,., 18 MANUAL OPERATION ..... 20 OPERATION WITH XD AND XG CAMERAS AND AUTO WINDER .,.,.. 22 WIDEANGLE DIFFUSER FILL-IN FLASH OPEN FLASH Ni-Cd CHARGER NC-2 TECHNICAL DETAILS. . CARE AND STORAGE 24 26 28 29 30 33 14 16NAMES OF PARTS Flash tube and ref lector with guard window Sensor window Battery-chamber cover Bracket clamp Sync. contact Attach ing bracket Camera-control contact Open-f lash/test bu tto n www.orphancameras.comF ilm-speed setting ring F ilm-speed indicator Auto apertu re/range indicators Lo-manual aperture scale Distance scale Auto/H i-manual aperture scale Mode selector Monitor lamp Power switchSUMMARY OF AUTO OPERATION WITH XD AND XG CAMERAS The steps pictured below outline automatic flash operation with the XD and XG cameras. They are key- ed to corresponding sections of this manual and give an idea of how easy it is to get well exposed pictures with this unit. When using the 2OOX with cameras other than the XD or XG cameras, follow the same steps, but make sure your camera is set to... »