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ii L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G FRONT.FM A5 size 10/12/04 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repr oduc ed, stored in a retrieval system, or transmi tted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, r ecord ing, or otherwise, without the[...]

iii R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G DSCUG.TOC A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson Contents Introduction Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings,[...]

iv L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G DSCUG.TOC A5 size 10/12/04 Numbering Your Photos Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos on the LCD Displa[...]

v R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G DSCUG.TOC A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson Viewfinder indicator s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Internal clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

1 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Introduction Main Features The main features of the camera are described below. ❏ The world’s firs t rangefinder digit al camera. ❏ Capable of mounting existing lenses. The EM mount allows you to use mos[...]

Introduction 2 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson ❏ Do not use this produc t after moving it from a cold to warm environment, or vice-versa. Condens ation may form on electronic parts. ❏ To prevent possible injury, do no t take flash pictures in close p[...]

3 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 When storing the battery ❏ When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery from this product and store it separately. ❏ Do not store the battery where temperature or humidity is very high.[...]

Introduction 4 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson ❏ The battery charger included is desi gned for use with this product. Use of any other battery charger could result in fi re, electric sho ck, or injury. ❏ Use only a power source that meets the power r[...]

5 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04[...]

Introduction 6 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson When using a memory card ❏ Only memory cards desi gned for the product’s specificati ons can be used. ❏ The methods for using memory ca rds vary accor ding to card type. Be sure to refe r to the docume[...]

7 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference, an[...]

Introduction 8 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G INTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson Declare under sole respons ibility that the product identified he rein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules a s a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the represe nta[...]

9 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera Make sure that your camera box contain s all of the items shown below. * Adobe Photoshop E lements 2.0 ma y not be included in some cou ntries. Camera body Len[...]

Getting Started 10 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Camera Parts LCD display Lens release button AE-lock button Accessory shoe Front view Top view Frame sel ector lever JOG dial X contact Shutter button Back view Photo quality/WB lever U[...]

11 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 X contact Used to mount an optional flash. Lens release butt on Used to mount or remove lenses. AE-lock button Locks exposure. Photo qualit y/WB lever Sets photo qua lity or whit e balance. SD card access L[...]

Getting Started 12 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Attaching the Strap to Your Camera Follow the steps below to attach the strap to the camera. 1. Attach the protective pad and the metal ri ng to one side of the camera. 2. Lace the stra[...]

13 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 1. Connect the power cord th at came with the camera to the batte ry charger, then plug it into a power outlet. 2. Place the battery into the battery charger. 3. Take the ba ttery out wh en the char ge lamp[...]

Getting Started 14 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover as shown b elow. 2. Insert the battery. Insert the battery into the camera until it clicks, making sure the orientat[...]

15 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Formatting a memory card Format a memory ca rd when you want to eras e all the data on the card or when you see a message on the LCD display instructing you to do so. c Caution: ❏ The SD memory card must [...]

Getting Started 16 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Removing a memory card 1. Make sure the SD memory access LED is off, and then open the memory card cover . c Caution: Never remove a memory card while the access light is on. Doing so m[...]

17 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 2. Insert the lens and turn it clockwise until you hear a click. Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses 1. Turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go while pressing down the lens release button. 2. Pull[...]

Getting Started 18 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2. Turn t he M-Bayone t adapter ring clockwi se, then remove the cover. 3. Align the lens mount screw with that of the M-Bayonet adapter ring, and turn the lens clockwise until it click[...]

19 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Setting Up Your Came ra Turning the power on 1. Turn the power swit ch to the on position. When you turn your came ra on, informati on about current settings (number of remaining photos, ph oto quality, rem[...]

Getting Started 20 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3. Confirm that the year is high lighted, and rotate the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwi se to change the year. Note: When you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the value will increase.[...]

21 Getting S tarted L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic S etup menu. Power save timer settings If no operations are performed f or a certain period when power is on, the LCD display turns off a utomat[...]

Getting Started 22 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G GET.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Resetting the default settings If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all curren t settings to their factory defaults, as show n below. Follow the steps below to restore [...]

23 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures About the Status Gauge You can use the status gauge on top of the camera to check the following: the number of rema inin g photos, photo quality, rem aining battery power, and whit[...]

Taking Pictures 24 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Setting Photo Quality Before taking photos using the ca mera , photo quality (image format , size, and com pression ratio) must be specified. Set photo quality according to how you pla[...]

25 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to WB position. 2. Rotate the JOG dial to select the desired white balance (light source). You can select from Auto , Sunny , Shad e , Cloudy , Incandescent , or Fluores[...]

Taking Pictures 26 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture) When you set the aperture, the most appropriate shutter speed settings are automatically selected. Follow th e steps below to s et the aper ture for a [...]

27 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 You can change exposure compensatio n using the shutter speed dial. Note: ❏ When you switch the sh utter speed setti ng from AE (0) to another value, rotate the shutter speed dial while pressing the lock-[...]

Taking Pictures 28 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2. Rotate the shutter speed dia l to the desired shutter sp eed value (1 to 2000). Note: To switch the shutter speed setting from auto to manual, rotate the shutter speed dial while pr[...]

29 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Manually Locking the Aperture Setting To lock the aperture m anually, follow the steps below. 1. Pull back on and rel ease the shutter cha rge lever. 2. Rotate the aperture ring to the desired value. 3. Pre[...]

Taking Pictures 30 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2. Select Color or Monochrome . If you want color photos, use the JOG dial to select Color and press the ENTER button . The color setting is saved a nd the screen returns to the Camera[...]

31 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 7. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button down. Note: For more information, see the documentation for your flash. Numbering Your Photos Sequentially You can number your photos in sequence a[...]

Taking Pictures 32 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G TAKE.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press the ENTER button. The needles indicate the followin g:. Note: For details, see “About the St atus Gauge” on pa[...]

33 Viewing and Managing Your Photos L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos on the LCD Display When you turn the power switch on, you’ re ready to take pictu res. To view the photos on the camera, invert t[...]

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 34 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Note: ❏ When the battery is running low, the (battery) icon appears above the JOG dial icon. ❏ When the JOG dial is in the raised position, the icon turns green in[...]

35 Viewing and Managing Your Photos L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 ❏ Print ( ) icon with number of prints (displayed only when DPOF settings have been made) Histogram display ❏ Number of current ph oto/total number of i mages (9999 maximum) ❏ Histogr[...]

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 36 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ❏ Photo quality ❏ Shutter speed (when the pictur e is taken wit h auto exposure , “AE” and the exposure compensation value a re displayed. e.g., AE+1.3) ❏ IS[...]

37 Viewing and Managing Your Photos L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Deleting Images In playback mode, you can delete the currently displayed image or all images. Deleting a single image To delete the currently displayed image, follow th e steps below. 1. Us[...]

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 38 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Locking Images This function is used to protect images from accidenta l deletion. Note: After locking images, they become read only. Locking an image 1. In playback mo[...]

39 Viewing and Managing Your Photos L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G VIEW.FM A5 size 10/12/04 1. Use the JOG dial to select LCD Brightness in the Basic Setup menu, then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the desired brightness and press the ENTE R button. The new setting is saved, an[...]

Using the L CD Displ ay 40 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G LCD.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Chapter 4 Using the LCD Display How to Use the LCD Display You can use the LCD di splay to v iew photo s in play back mode o r make camera settings. When us ing the LCD display,[...]

41 Using the LCD Display L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G LCD.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Main menu When you press the MENU button in playba ck mode, the Main menu is displayed. All operations can be started fr om this menu. Camera Settings menu How to open the menu To open the Camera Setti[...]

Using the L CD Displ ay 42 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G LCD.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Basic Setup menu How to open th e menu To open the Basic Setup menu, follow the steps below. 1. Press the MENU button in playback m ode. The Main m enu is displayed. 2. Use the [...]

43 Using the RAW Data Processing Software L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G SOFT.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Chapter 5 Using the RAW Data Processing Software Overview When you take photos with CCD-RAW specifie d for photo q uality, you can process these photos us ing the RAW data processing [...]

Using the RAW Data Processing Software 44 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G SOFT.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Installing the Software EPSON PhotoRAW 1. Insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The EPSO N Instal ler Progr am dialo g box ap pears au tomaticall y. [...]

45 Using the RAW Data Processing Software L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G SOFT.FM A5 size 10/12/04 Starting the Software EPSON PhotoRAW Click Start , point to All programs (or Programs ), and select EP SON PhotoRAW , and then click EPSON PhotoRAW . EPSON PhotoRAW is started and the[...]

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 46 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G MAINT.fm A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Camera To keep your camera operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several time s a year. Be fo re[...]

47 Maintenance and Troubleshooting L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G MAINT.fm A 5 size 10/12/04 Contacting Customer Support If your Epson produ ct is not operat ing properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshootin g information in your product documentation, contact[...]

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 48 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G MAINT.fm A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Toll or long distance charges may apply. Before you call, please have the following information rea dy: ❏ Product name (Epson Rangefinder Digital Cam era R-D1) ❏ P[...]

49 Appendix L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G APSPE.fm A5 size 10/12/04 Appendix A Appendix Standards and Approvals Camera Lithium-ion battery Battery charger Specifications Camera Epson Rangefinde r Digital Camera R-D1 General Image format EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B EN[...]

Appendix 50 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G APSPE.fm A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson A A A A A A A A A A Optic system Display functions Interface (external connector) Camera settings JPEG compression ra tio: Locked at 1/4 PRINT image ma tching:® Supports PRINT Ima ge Matching Ver.2.6 (JPEG onl[...]

51 Appendix L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G APSPE.fm A5 size 10/12/04 Viewfinder indicators Internal clock Power supply Battery charger Exposure me ter: Displays o ptima l shutter speed on LED display based on metered value. Also displays current value through shutter speed dial (o[...]

Appendix 52 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G APSPE.fm A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson A A A A A A A A A A Performance File size of photos About Optional Accessories The following options are availab le for the camera. ❏ Lithium-ion battery (Model: EU-85) Photo quality: Compression ratio Averag[...]

53 Index L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. G DSCUG.IX A5 size 10/12/04 Index A Accessory sh oe, 10, 11 AE lock, 27 AE-lock button, 10, 27 Auto Exposur e, 26 B Basic Setup menu, 42 Battery battery charger, 9 charging, 12 insertin g, 13 lamp, 13 li-ion b attery, 9, 12 remainin g batt ery[...]

Index 54 R4CC960 User’s G uide Rev. G DSCUG.IX A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahas hi S. Halvorson aperture locking, 29 shutter speed locking, 27 Memory card cover, 15 Memory card slot, 1 5 MENU button, 10 N Needle indicator remaining battery power, 23 white balance, 23 Number of remainin g photos, 23 O Option [...]