Hasselblad H4X, User Manual

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H4X
Magazine settings
Press the function selector ( button ) repeatedly to successively
access:
A. Film speed (ISO / Bar Code)
B. Film length (120/220/ Number of frames)
C. Data (on/off)
D. Frame counter (count down / count up)
E. Low­battery warning symbol
Film speed setting / barcode
The film speed (ISO / ASA) can be set automatically or manually.
Automatic setting uses a barcode (only some films have this fea­
ture, notably Fujifilm). This is the default setting.
To access Manual setting:
1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position.
2) Press the button until a figure (or barcode symbol) appears
together with ISO.
3) Press either the or the button to reach the required set-
ting.
4) The new setting will be saved automatically after a time out of
five seconds.
5) Return the LCD settings lock to the locked position.
Film length/number of frames
Both 120 and 220 films can be used. 120 film will produce 8 (for
use with ‘half­length’ 120 films only) or 16 frames and 220 film will
produce 32 frames.
If the film has a barcode, then film length setting (and film speed
setting) is automatic. The LCD will automatically show the barcode
symbol and the appropriate film length. (Note that film speed can
be overridden with barcoded films, but not film length).
If, however, the film has no barcode then proceed as follows:
To access film type setting:
1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position.
2) Press the button until the 120 or 220 symbol appears.
3) Press either the or the button to change the desired
setting.
4) The new setting will be saved automatically after time-out.
5) Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position.
Data imprint setting
Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the mag­
azine menu.
To access data setting:
1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position.
2) Press the button until the
Data symbol appears.
3) Press either the or the button to reach On or Off.
4) The new setting will be saved automatically after a time out of
five seconds.
5) Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position.
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C
D
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Film speed
Film length
Data
Frame counter
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EXAMPLE
N o t e
If you use both standard and barcoded films (or overridden
barcoded films), check that you have changed the settings
accordingly.