MINOLTA DIMAGE XT Service Manual Specifications

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MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (Silver For Europe) (2786-100) MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (Silver For U.S.A) (2786-300) MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (Silver For Japan) (2786-600) MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (Black For Japan) (2786-630) MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (RED For Japan) (2786-650) MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (Silver For China) (2786-090)
MINOLTA DiMAGE Xt (Black For China) (2786-091)
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CAMERA
Type Compact Type Digital Camera with built-in flash Media Type Removable recording media
CCD
Type 1/2.7 inch-type interline primary-color CCD Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 milion-pixels / 2064 x 1541 Total Number of Pixels Approx. 3.3 milion-pixels / 2140 x 1560 Camera Sensitivity Selectable from Auto (between ISO 50 and 160 equivalent), ISO 50, 100,
200, 400 equivalent. When using flash: Fixed at ISO 50 to 160. Available at movie recording (common with still images)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Square Pixel Size 2.575 micrometers x 2.575 micrometers
LENS
Construction 9 elements in 8 groups Maxumum Aperture f/2.8 (at wideangle) - f3.6 (at telephoto) Focal Length 5.7- 17.1mm (equivalent to 37 - 111mm in 135 format) Focus Range Wideangle: 0.15m to infinity (from the front of the camera)
Telephoto: 0.15m to infinity (from the front of the camera) Compliant with Macro(without Macro position) Maximum Magnification 0.10x (equivalent to 0.58x in 135 format, with a focal length of 17.1mm
and distance at 0.15m) Object size at maximum magnification: 55.2mm x 41.4mm Zooming Power zooming
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AUTO FOCUS
Control Video AF System Autofocus Sensitivity Range Wideangle: BV –4.5 to 11.5, Telephoto: BV –4.0 to 12.2 Focus Lock Available (by pressing the shutter-release button partway down)
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Focus Frame Selectable from wide focus / spot focus.
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Control Programmed AE Metering Multi-segment (256 segments), Spot metering Metering Range Wideangle: BV –4.5to 11.5, Telephoto: BV –4.0 to 12.2 Exposure Range Wideangle: EV 1.0 to 15.5, Telephoto: EV 1.7 to 16.2
(ND filter cuts luminance value by 2.5EV in bright condition)
AE Lock Available (by pressing the shutter-release button partway down) Exposure Compensation -2 to +2EV (in 1/3EV step) Shutter CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter in combination Shutter Speed 1/1000 to 4 sec.
WHITE BALANCE CONTROL
Type TTL Modes Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)
Available at movie recording (common with still images)
FLASH
Type P-TTL Built-in Flash Angle Fixed (coverage is equivalent to 37mm lens in 135 format) Modes Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Flash cancel,
Guide Number 7.2 (at ISO 100 in meters) Flash Range
Recycling Time Approx. 6 sec.
VIEWFINDER
Type Optical real-image zoom viewfinder Field-of-view Approx. 70 % Eye-Relief 15.3mm (from the eyepiece)
14mm (from the eyepiece frame)
Magnification 0.32 to 0.91 x Diopter -1 diopter
IMAGE DATA STORAGE
A/D conversion 10bit Data Storage Media SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, Multimedia Card File Format JPEG, TIFF, Motion JPEG (MOV), DCF 1.0-compliant
DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions in ver. 1.1)
Night portrait (with red-eye reduction)
Sensitivity
AUTO 0.15 to 3.2m 0.15 to 2.5m ISO50 0.15 to 1.8m 0.15 to 1.4m
ISO100 0.15 to 2.5m ISO200 0.15 to 3.6m 0.15 to 2.8m
ISO400 0.15 to 5.1m 0.15 to 4.0m
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0.15 to 2.0m
Folder name Std. Form, date form Exif Print Compliant (Exif 2.2) PRINT Image Matching II Compliant Recorded Image Size Still Images 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Movie 320x240, 160x120
Image Quality Modes Economy, Standard, Fine, TIFF Color Modes Color, B&W, sepia Noise Reduction Selectable
Compression Ratio and File Size
Image
Quality Economy 1/16 440 KB 290KB 210KB 90KB Standard 1/8 820KB 520KB 360KB 130KB
Fine 1/4 1.6MB 990KB 660KB 210KB
TIFF Uncompressed 9.1MB 5.5MB 3.6MB 950KB
Movie
(320X240)
Movie
(160X120)
Audio file size Approx: 8KB/s
Storage Capacity 16MB SD Memory Card
32MB SD Memory Card
64MB SD Memory Card
Compression
Ratio
Actual compression ratio and file size are depending on the subject.
Quality
Movie(320x140) 41 seconds
Movie(160X120) 2 min 30 sec.
Quality
Movie(320x240) 1 min 26 seconds Movie(160x120) 5 min 15 sec.
Quality
2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480
340KB/sec. (NTSC)
285KB/sec. (PAL)
340KB/sec.(NTSC)
285KB/sec.(PAL)
Image Size
2048 x
Economy 32 47 69 150 Standard 17 27 39 100
Fine 9 14 22 69
TIFF 1 2 3 14
Audio Rec. 30min 51 sec.
Image Size
2048 x
Economy 67 99 145 315 Standard 36 57 82 210
Fine 18 30 46 145
TIFF 3 5 8 31
Audio Rec. 64 min 38 sec.
Image Size
2048 x
Economy 138 203 298 645 Standard 74 117 168 430
Fine 38 61 94 298
File Size (Approx.)
Storage Capacity (Approx.)
1536
Storage Capacity (Approx.)
1536
Storage Capacity (Approx.)
1536
1600 x
1200
1600 x
1200
1600 x
1200
1280 x
960
1280 x
960
1280 x
960
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640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
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128MB SD Memory Card
256MB SD Memory Card
512MB SD Memory Card
TIFF 6 10 16 63 Movie(329x240) 2min 56 sec Movie(160x120) 10 min 45 sec
Audio Rec. 2 hrs.12 min 13 sec
Image Size
Quality
Economy 279 412 602 1305 Standard 150 237 340 870
Fine 78 124 191 602
TIFF 13 22 34 128 Movie(320x240) 5 min 56 sec Movie(160x120) 21 min 45 sec
Audio Rec. 4 hrs.27 min 17 sec
Image Size
Quality
Economy 532 785 1147 2486 Standard 286 452 648 1657
Fine 149 236 363 1147
TIFF 25 41 64 244 Movie(320x240) 11 min 18sec Movie(160x120) 41 min 26 sec
Audio Rec. 8 hrs. 29 min 5 sec
Image Size
Quality
Economy 1122 1654 2417 5238 Standard 604 952 1366 3492
Fine 314 498 766 2417
TIFF 54 88 136 515
2048 x
1536
2048 x
1536
2048 x
1536
Storage Capacity (Approx.)
1600 x
1200
Storage Capacity (Approx.)
1600 x
1200
Storage Capacity (Approx.)
1600 x
1200
1280 x
960
1280 x
960
1280 x
960
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
Movie(320x240) 23min 48sec Movie(160x120) 1 hr. 27min 18 sec.
Audio Rec. 17 hrs. 52 min 50sec
Number of available frames depends on the subject.
Exif Tag Information Date & Time, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure
compensation value, Metering method, Flash on/off,
Camera sensitivity, White balance setting, Focal length, Subject
brightness, Maximum aperture of lens, Light source, Digital-zoom magnification, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, Color Space, Exif version
etc. Deletion Available. Single, multiple or all frames can be selected. Single, multiple or all frames can be locked.
Formatting Available Date Imprinting Available. Imprinting can be canceled.
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LCD MONITOR
LCD 38mm (1.5-inch type) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor
with anti-reflection coating
Pixels Approx. 110,000 pixels Field of View Approx. 100% Information Display Selectable (On/Off) Monitor Brightness Adjustable in 11 levels. Display on Rec. Mode Live image (30 fps) with camera statuses
(10fps in low brightness) Display on Playback Mode Selectable (Single frame, Index 6 frames, Enlarged* (Scrollable), Movie,
Audio) with camera statuses. * Enlarged Playback: 150 to 400% in 0.5x increments Menu Languages Japanese, English, German, French and Spanish
DRIVE MODE
Continuous Drive Approx. 1.3 fps at maximum Approximate Number of Frames that can be captured at one time
File Size
Quality
Economy 20 30 43 95 Standard 10 16 24 68
Fine 5 8 13 43
The actual number of frames and continuous advance speed depend on
the subject and other shooting conditions. Continuous drive is not available in the TIFF mode.
Self-timer Approx. 10 sec.(After releasing, returns to single frame shooting) Remote control Not provided Movie Recording 35 sec. with monaural audio at maximum
File format: Motion JPEG (MOV) Number of recorded pixels: 320 x 240 ,160 x 120 per frame Frame Rate: 15 fps (NTSC)
12.5 fps (PAL)
AUDIO
Audio Recording 180 min. at maximum Audio Caption 15 sec. at maximum Voice Memo 15 sec. at maximum File Format WAVE Sampling 8bit, 7.867 kHz (NTSC)
8bit, 7.812 kHz (PAL) Audio Signal Selectable in menu for start up, operation, power off, shutter release
ZOOM
Digital Zoom Selectable (OFF, x2, x4 in x0.1 increments, seamless) (with still images) Digital zoom is disabled when LCD monitor is off. The digital zoom changes in 0.1x increments during movie recording. Only the 4x digital zoom is available during movie recording.
E-MAIL COPY Selectable (640x480,160X120)
Audio Signal Selectable, the volume is changeable (the sound is same as that of shutter
FX .)
Shutter FX 3 types of the shutter release sound, 3 types of focus signals sound
2048 x
1536
1600 x
1200
1280 x
960
640 x 480
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A personalized sound effect can be recorded for the focus signals and
OPERATING SPEED
Start-up Time (Recording and Playback)
Approx. 1.1 sec. (From when the power is turned on to when the LCD monitor screen is
Shutter-release Time Lag Approx. 0.1 sec. (From when the Shutter-release button is pressed partway way down to
Auto Focusing Time Approx. 0.3 sec. (From when the Shutter-release button is pressed partway down to start
Approx.0.6 sec.until the Audio signals Capturing Interval Approx. 2.4 sec. (From when the Shutter-release button is pressed all the way down to
Approx. 15 sec. (TIFF 2048 x 1536) Playback Interval Approx. 0.2 sec.
POWER
Battery Camera body: One NP-200 lithium-ion battery Backup battery for date: Lithium-ion*
* Backup battery is charged from the camera body’s battery. In fully charged condition, the date and time can be kept for one or
(Not user-replaceable)
Battery-power Indicator 4 stage battery-condition indications External Power DC 4.7V (with dedicated adapter)
BATTERY PERFORMANCE
Playback Continuous playback: Approx. 120 min Continuous movie: 85 min.: based on Minolta’s standard test method:
Continuous PC camera operation:85 min.: based on Minolta’s standard
Recording LCD ON: Approx. 130 frames LCD OFF: Approx. 200 frames
Based on Minolta’s Standard test condition (NP-200 lithium-ion battery, Full-size (2048x1536) images, Standard image quality, No instant playback, No voice memo, Flash for 50% of the frames)
PC INTERFACE USB Ver 1.1
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shutter release. The volume is changeable(the sound is common with that of Audio Signal)
displayed)
start the shutter release to when the shutter-release is completed.)
autofocus from infinity to when focus is locked on a subject at the distance equivalent to magnification=1/40 in 135 format )
start the shutter release to when the camera is ready to take another picture without focusing time)
more days long even if the NP-200 is removed from the camera body.
NP-200 lithium-ion battery, File Size (320x240)
method NP-200 lithium –ion battery LCD monitor on
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USB DIRECT- PRINT Compliant
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VIDEO OUTPUT Selectable (NTSC / PAL)
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Dimensions 85.5 (W) x 67.0 (H) x 20.0 (D) mm Weight Approx. 120g (Without battery and storage media)
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OPERATING CONDITION
Temperature 0 - 40 degrees centigrade Humidity 5 - 85% (noncondensing) Camera Memory 16 MB
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ACCESSORY
Code Description 6777-710 Hand Strap HS-DG100 6776-711 Metal Chain Neck Strap NS-DG100 6777-711 Leather Neck Strap NS-DG200 6786-710 Leather Neck Strap NS-DG400 6786-660 Camera Case CS-DG400 6786-661 Camera Case& Strap NS-DG410 6786-662 Leather Case CS-DG420 7300-008 DiMAGE Viewer(J/E/F/G/S/Simplified Chinese) 7776-820 AV Cable AVC-200 7776-220 USB Cable USB-500 8700-863 SD Memory Card (16MB) 8699-322 Lithium-ion Battery NP-200(Japan) 8699-323 Lithium-ion Battery NP-200(Europe,North America,
Singapore,Hong Kong, Taiwan, China) 8700-154 Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-300(Japan) 8700-150 Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-300(Europe, Singpore,
China) 8700-151
8700-152 Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-300(North
8700-153 Lithium ion Battery Charger BC-300 without AC Cord 8700-155 AC-Cord APC-140(Japan) 8700-141 AC-Cord APC110(Europe, Singapore, China) 8700-142 AC Cord APC-120(England, Hong Kong) 8700-143 AC Cord APC-130(North America, Taiwan) 8700-614 AC Adapter AC-4(Japan, North America, Taiwan) 8700-615 AC Adapter AC5(Europe, Singapore,China) 8700-616 AC Adapter AC-5(England, Hong Kong)
Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-300(England,
Kong)
America,Taiwan)
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
System Requirements for USB connection
OS (Mass Storage)
OS (PC camera)
CD-ROM Drive
Interface
System Requirements for PC Camera Mode
CPU
OS
Memory Hard Disk Space
Monitor
CD-ROM drive Tested Softwares
**** The dedicated driver included in DiMAGE XtCD-ROM must be installed for Windows98 and
Windows98 SE.
NOTES:
-The manufacturers of the computer and operating system must support USB interface.
-Problems may occur depending on other USB device used in parallel.
-Only supports a built-in USB port. Problems may occur if the camera is connected to a USB hub.
-Normal operation may not be available even if the system requirements are fully met.
System Requirements for DiMAGE Viewer : Ver.2.1.3
CPU
OS
Memory
Hard Disk Space
Monitor
CD-ROM drive Language
System Requirements for Quick Time 5.0 (Windows only)
IBM PC/AT Compatibles Macintosh
IBM PC/AT compatibles with *Windows 98, *Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, or Windows XP and with a USB port as standard interface Windows XP, Windows 2000 professional Windows Me, Windows 98SE Only Required for Windows 98 and Windows98 Second Edition for software installation USB USB
Intel Pentium II processor 300 MHz or greater Window98 SE, Windows XP
Windows2000 Professional, Windows Me A minimum of 32MB RAM
128MB or more free hard disk space,256MB or more free hard disk space at XP *A High Color (16 bit) or greater monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x
600(SVGA). *16 bit or greater monitor at XP Required for software installation
Microsoft NetMeeting, Microsoft Windows Messenger .
Intel Pentium processor 133MHz or greater Windows98, Window98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows2000 Professional, Windows Me, or Windows XP Quick Time 5 is required for Windows 98 at movie recording.
A True Color (24 bit) or greater monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 (VGA). 1024 x 768 (XGA) or higher is recommended.
IBM PC/AT Compatibles Macintosh
A minimum of 64MB RAM
128MB RAM for Windows XP
Japanese, English, German, French, Chinese
IBM PC/AT Compatibles
200MB or more free hard disk space
Required for software installation
Macintosh with Mac OS9.0 to 9.2.2 or Mac OS X (10.1.3 to 10.1.5,10.2.1-10.2.3) and with a USB port as standard interface
Not compatible
Not Required
PowerPC 100MHz or higher
Mac OS X (10.1.3-10.1.5, 10.2.1-10.2.3)
Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2 Quick Time ver.4 or higher is required
A minimum of 128MB RAM
24-bit color or greater monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600. 1024 x 768 or higher is recommended.
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CPU
OS
Memory CD-ROM drive
Other
Intel Pentium processor Windows95, Windows98, Window98 SE, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows2000 Professional, Windows Me, Winodows XP
Sound Blaster or compatible sound card is recommended. DirectX ver. 3.0 or later is recommended.
IBM PC/AT Compatibles
A minimum of 32MB RAM
Required for software installation
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