To test the batteries, press the shutter release button slightly. If the batteries are in good condition, one of
three LED's located at the left side of the viewfinder frame will illuminate (Fig. 4).
If a LED fails to illuminate, the batteries are too weak and need to be replaced, they are incorrectly inserted,
or the speed selector is set to "B" position.
Film Loading
Your Chinon DSL camera can be used with any kind of 35mm film.
1. Pull up the film rewind knob until the camera back pops open (fig. 5).
2. Then, insert a film cartridge into the film chamber with the protruding end facing the button of the
camera (Fig. 6).
3. Push in the film rewind knob and slightly turn the knob in either direction until it catches the film
cartridge spool.
4. Insert the trimmed end of the film into a slot of the multi slotted take-up spool.
5. Turn the shutter speed selector to any setting and advance the film while holding the film lightly down on
to the transport.
6. Release the shutter if necessary and advance the film until the sprockets engage with the upper and lower
perforations of the film (Fig. 7)
7. Close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click.
8. Turn the film rewind knob gently until the film slack is taken up and the rewind knob stops turning freely.
9. Do not force or further rewind the film.
10. Advance the film and release the shutter three times (Fig. 8).
The rewind knob should rotate counterclockwise when the film is advanced and the " 1 " marking should
appear in the frame counter window (Fig. 9).
Using the Memo Holder
The Chinon DSL compact SLR camera has a built-in memo holder feature.
To utilize the memo holder feature, simply cut off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder
located on the back cover of your camera. This will enable you to quickly and easily identify the type of
film and ASA speed used in the camera. Your calling card can also be inserted in the memo holder (Fig.
10).
Frame Counter
Your Chinon DSL is equipped with a frame counter which displays the number of exposures made and
resets automatically upon opening the camera back. When the camera back is opened the counter shows " S
" indicating the start of the picture taking process. When a film is loaded according to the procedure
previously described, the counter displays " 1 " indicating that the camera is ready for the first exposure.
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