Ricoh XR-20sp Online Manual

Ricoh XR-20sp

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On-line instruction manual

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1. Attaching the finder cap and strap

2. Mount the lens

3. Set lens at "P"

4. Insert batteries

5. Check battery condition

6. Insert film

7. Set the film speed

8. Indications in viewfinder (very enlarged for detail)

9. Hold you camera properly

10. Program AE photography

11. Speed program AE photography (fast action shutter will not go below 1/250)

12. Aperture-priority AE photography (aperture will vary)

13. Manual photography (both shutter and aperture need adjustments)

14. Focusing

15. Rewind the film

16. Self-timer photography (get in the photo or slow shutter speed firing)

17. Programmed flash photography

18. With Ricoh flash other then 300p or smaller programmed unit

19. With non-dedicated flash

20. Exposure compensation (temporarily adjust ASA to higher or lower speed)

21. AE lock (temporarily lock Auto Exposure setting for special lighting)

22. Depth of field

23. Bulb setting

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24. Viewfinder lighting

25. Power on-off switch

26. Memo holder

27. Infrared mark

28. Accessories

29. Care of batteries (I sell 4 - SR-44 replacements for $6. See my Chinon main
page)

30. Storage of camera

31. Specifications

NOMENCLATURE

1. Power ON-OFF
Switch

2. Shutter Release
Button

3. Exposure Counter

4. Shutter Speed index
Line

5. Film Advance Lever

7. Shutter Speed Dial/
Program Selector

7. Strap Eyelet

8. Removable Hand Grip

9. Lens Release Button

10. F-Stop Ring

11. Lens Locator Mounting knob

12. Depth of Field Scale

13. Focusing Ring

14. AE Lock/illuminator Button

15. P Lock Button

16. Self Timer Button

17. Self Timer Monitor

18. Film Speed Dial

19. Exposure Compensation Dial

20. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release

21. Film Rewind Crank

22. Film Speed Index Line4.4.butkus.org

23. Exposure Compensation Line

24. Illuminating Window

25. Hot Shoe

26. Flash Control Contact

27. Data Back Contacts

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28 Viewfinder Eyepiece

29. Film Rewind Shaft

30. Film Chamber

31. Battery Compartment
Cover

32. Motor Drive Contacts

33. Tripod Socket

34. Winder Contact

35. Film Rewind Release Button

40. Back Cover

36. Hand Grip Release Button

41. Film Pressure Plate

37. Winder/Motor Drive Coupler

42. Film Take-up Spool

38. Winder Positioning Hole

43. Sprocket

39. Memo Holder/Program Curve Display

ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP

MOUNT THE LENS

1. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the strap. (Fig. 1)

2. Run the strap through the strap lug until the strap
protrudes about 3 cm from the lug. Then adjust the strap
length as desired. (Fig. 2)

1. Pull the back lens cap to remove it from the lens.

(Fig. 3)

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2. Pull off the body cap (Fig. 4)

3. Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot on
the lens and mount the lens on the camera. (Fig. 5)

4. Turn the lens in the arrow direction until it clicks into
place. (Fig. 8)

* To remove the lens, turn the lens in the arrow direction
with the Lens Release Button depressed. (Fig. 7)

* The conventional K mount lens can be used as aperture­priority and manual but cannot be used for programmed
AE photography.

* Proper performance of camera may not always be
guaranteed with lenses other than RICOH. For best
results, use a RICOH original equipment lens.

SET LENS AT "P" POSITION

1. Turn the F-Stop Ring while P Lock Button is
pressed. (Fig. 8)

2. Set it to the locking "P" position as shown for

programmed automatic exposure photography.

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(Fig. 9)

* To unlock "P", turn the F-Stop ring while P Lock
Button is depressed.

INSERT BATTERIES

(Webmaster - Note the bumps on the batteries. They are
the negative contacts. The image shows the CR-1/3N
type. If you purchase the 4 smaller batteries each side
will have two batteries. The bottom left will have both
batteries with their bumps up, on the right side the two
batteries will have their bumps facing down. Note

though, where the tripod screw is on the image. Use a
pen eraser and clean the door contacts and bottom
battery contacts of any dirt, carefully with a turning
motion if needed.)4.4.4.butkus.org

1. Slide the Battery Compartment Cover in the
arrow direction with your fingernail to open. (Fig.

10)

2. Place batteries in the battery compartment
according to (+) and (-) shown inside the battery
compartment and close the compartment cover.
(Fig. 11)

Batteries for use

Four alkaline 1.5V batteries (LR44): Lasting about six months under normal use.

Four silver oxide 1.55V batteries (SR44): Lasting about one year under normal use.

Two lithium 3V batteries (CR-1/3N): Lasting about one year under normal use.

* Also refer to "CARE OF BATTERIES."

CHECK CONDITION OF BATTERIES

1. Turn the Power ON-OFF Switch ON. (Fig. 12)

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2. Batteries are in good condition, when a liquid
crystal display such as a Shutter Speed Indicator
appears in the tinder. (Fig. 13)

* The BAT (battery low warning) blinks in the
finder to warn against their failure when capacity
of batteries drops below proper operating level.
Change batteries as soon as possible. (Fig. 14)

INSERT THE FILM

(Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when
inserting the film.)

1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back
Cover snaps open. (Fig. 15)

2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the
Film Rewind Knob down to the original position.
You may have to rotate the knob slightly to push it
down completely. (Fig. 16)

3. Insert the film leader in the slit on the Film Take­up Spool. (Fig. 17)

4. Advance the Film Advance Lever to wind the
film round the Film Take-up Spool. Check that the
sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on the
Sprocket Teeth. (Fig. 18)