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Caring for Your DCS Pro Back Plus

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Updating Firmware

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On a computer with Internet access, go to                               
www.kodak.com, then choose Service and 
Support. Choose Cameras, Digital from the 
Professional Photography list, choose DCS 
Pro Back Plus, then choose Firmware and 
Host Software.

2

Download the firmware to your computer.

3

Insert a CF Card into the card reader attached 
to your computer.

4

On the computer, copy the firmware file to the 
card’s root directory.

IMPORTANT:

The firmware can be updated only from the 
card’s root directory.

5

Insert the CF Card 

(page 43)

 in the DCS Pro 

Back Plus.

6

Highlight the Menu icon 

(page 24)

, and 

choose Main Menu from the drop-down menu 

(page 25)

.

7

Choose Firmware from the Main menu.

8

Choose Update from Card from the Firmware 
menu.
A confirmation screen appears.

9

Press the OK or Cancel button. 
If you press OK, approximately fifteen seconds 
pass. A progress screen appears while the 
firmware is updating.

"

The camera automatically restarts after the 
firmware is updated.

Содержание DCS Pro Back Plus

Страница 1: ...ements 12 When in Portable Mode 12 When Connected to a MACINTOSH 12 When Connected to a PC 13 Electromagnetic Emissions 14 Japan 14 Taiwan 14 European Union EU 15 USA 15 About the DCS Pro Back Plus 16 Overview 16 Rear 16 Front Attaches to Camera Body 16 Sides 17 Top 18 Imager 18 Focus Screen Overlay 19 Applying an Overlay 19 ...

Страница 2: ...D Works 22 Turning the Image LCD On and Off 23 Tilting the Image LCD 23 Menu Bar 24 Menus 25 Status Screen 27 Displaying the Status screen 27 Digital Buttons 28 Four way Switch 28 Menu Button 28 OK Button 28 Cancel Button 28 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons 29 Power Button 30 Ports and Jacks 31 Lens Sync Cable Jack 31 IEEE 1394 Port 31 Flash Sync Cable Jack 31 ...

Страница 3: ...A Interface Plate 34 Connecting the DCS Pro Back Plus to the Camera Body 35 Disconnecting the DCS Pro Back Plus from the Camera Body 37 Connecting the Camera Lens 38 Connecting Flash Strobe Units 39 Image Files 40 Storing Images 41 Compact Flash CF Cards 42 Inserting a CF Card 43 Ejecting a CF Card 44 Selecting a CF Card or Folder 45 Accessing Images on a CF Card 46 Formatting a CF Card 47 Recover...

Страница 4: ...gnal 53 Using the Camera Connected to a Computer 54 Getting Started 54 Connecting the Camera to the Computer and Power Supply 55 AC Adapter 55 Connecting to a Computer with Two IEEE 1394 Ports 56 Connecting to a Computer with a Single IEEE 1394 Port 57 Connecting to a Computer and Using Battery Power 58 Powering Your Camera 59 Using the Camera in Portable Mode 60 Getting Started 60 Connecting to a...

Страница 5: ...64 Overview 64 Formatting Images 65 Intervalometer 66 Intervalometer Options 67 Using the Image LCD 68 Reviewing Images 68 Selecting a Display Mode 68 Single Image Display Mode 69 Zoom Display Mode 69 Histogram Display Mode 71 Multiple Image Display Mode 71 Image Delete Display Mode 72 Status Bar 73 Location Bar 73 Navigating through Displayed Images 74 Deleting Groups of Images 75 ...

Страница 6: ...Pro Back Plus 78 Cleaning the IR or Anti aliasing Filter 78 Storing 79 Firmware 81 Checking the Current Firmware Version 81 Updating Firmware 82 Specifications 83 Unsupported Features 84 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features HASSELBLAD Cameras 84 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features MAMIYA RZ67 PRO II 85 Using an S Video Monitor 86 Connecting 86 Enabling 87 Disabling 87 ...

Страница 7: ...Table of Contents Contents 7 Index Back Next Contents Navigating Through Images 87 Warnings and Cautions 88 Glossary 89 Warranty 93 ...

Страница 8: ...tions in the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio DCS Photo Desk or DCS Camera Manager software that open edit and convert images from your DCS Pro Back Plus Refer to the user s manuals or Help on the software CDs This is an on line manual Click the following items to jump to the associated topic Entries in the Table of Contents or Index Page numbers underlined in blue The Contents Back Next or I...

Страница 9: ...Pro Back Plus RZ Interface Kit The DCS Pro Back Plus is interchangeable with the camera body s film magazine You can use the camera body for digital or film photography If you use a HASSELBLAD 503CXi or 503CW camera body you must use the HASSELBLAD Winder CW and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus 503CW CXi Cable Assembly EK Cat Number 195 3736 If you use a HASSELBLAD 553ELX camera body you m...

Страница 10: ...adapter as the power source Power is supplied to the DCS Pro Back Plus through the IEEE 1394 cable If the included Capture Studio software is running images are saved on the computer If the software is not running images are saved on a Compact Flash Card CF Card When used in portable mode you must supply the DCS Pro Back Plus power from a battery Suitable batteries may be obtained from these Web s...

Страница 11: ...utput jack for viewing images on an external monitor not included Remote Shutter Release jack for connection to HASSELBLAD camera bodies 553ELX 503CXi and 503CW cables not included Power source When connected to computer From included AC adapter When in portable mode Battery pack from DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY QUANTUM INSTRUMENTS Inc or other third party vendor Two slots for Type II Compact Flash Car...

Страница 12: ...ring information www digitalcamerabattery com or www qtm com QUANTUM battery cable adapter QUANTUM INSTRUMENTS part MDC3 Compact Flash Cards Card reader To process the images you need a computer with an operating system and RAM as described in the following sections When Connected to a MACINTOSH Mac OS 9 1 or higher with CarbonLib 1 5 or higher or Mac OS 10 2 3 or higher MACINTOSH or compatible wi...

Страница 13: ...394 OHCI compatible adapter with a free port for tethered camera operation 1024 pixel by 768 pixel display If your PC does not have IEEE 1394 ports you need an IEEE 1394 card with dual ports or an IEEE 1394 card with a single port and an IEEE 1394 hub If you do not have an IEEE 1394 hub and you have a computer with a single IEEE 1394 port you must operate the DCS Pro Back Plus using battery power ...

Страница 14: ... A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective action Taiwan ...

Страница 15: ...rt 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a r...

Страница 16: ...rrect focus you must use either an IR filter included or an anti aliasing filter available as an accessory PWR CANCEL MENU OK DCS Pro Back Plus Image LCD Cancel button Menu button OK button Four way switch Image LCD Tilt Latch Power button Camera Ready LED Filter latch IR Filter Slots for connecting to camera body or MAMIYA Interface Plate ...

Страница 17: ...Next Index Sides Lens Sync Cable jack Flash Sync Cable jack IEEE 1394 Port Battery Connection jack Card2 Busy LED Card1 Eject button Remote Shutter Release jack Card2 slot Card1 slot Card door S Video Output jack Card1 Busy LED Card2 Eject button ...

Страница 18: ... when you capture an image Its specifications are noted below The imager is located behind the IR or anti aliasing filter page 20 DCS Pro Back Plus Release button with safety release catch Horizontal pixels 4080 Vertical pixels 4080 Total pixels 16 646 400 Horizontal active area mm 36 72 Vertical active area mm 36 72 ...

Страница 19: ...ct appears in the captured image Five viewfinder overlays are included with the DCS Pro Back Plus Each indicates the scene content that is actually captured Each overlay has crop indicators which indicate the view captured when you choose an Image Format option page 65 Applying an Overlay 1 Remove the viewfinder from the camera body 2 Lay a Focus Screen overlay over the focus screen 3 Replace the ...

Страница 20: ...ve image quality and helps protect the imager s coverglass For proper focus you must use either the IR filter or the anti aliasing filter Anti aliasing Filter You can replace the IR filter with an anti aliasing filter which can be purchased separately from Kodak The filter performs the IR filter functions and helps reduce aliasing at certain focal distances The anti aliasing filter has a white dot...

Страница 21: ... devices and must be handled with care Slide the Filter latch to the right then carefully remove the filter Store the unused filter in the pocket of the included body cap page 79 Inserting a Filter 1 Insert the two tabs at the bottom of the filter into the slots on the DCS Pro Back Plus 2 Gently press the top of the filter into place until it is latched ...

Страница 22: ...uttons page 28 restores the display to the Image LCD and disables the external monitor How the Image LCD Works You can view images on the Image LCD in a variety of display modes You can also access options from the Menu bar and from menus which are accessible from the Menu bar Access the options on the Image LCD in a hierarchical manner Display mode page 68 Appears when you turn the Image LCD on M...

Страница 23: ...ss the OK button to turn the Image LCD on 3 Press the Cancel button to turn the Image LCD off If the LCD is not in Display mode press the Cancel button more than once Tilting the Image LCD Slide the Image LCD Tilt Latch and tilt the LCD to a 45 angle for easier viewing if needed Slide the latch and gently press to return the tilted section to its original position ...

Страница 24: ...ns icons which access various digital functions Displaying and Navigating the Menu Bar 1 Turn the Image LCD on page 23 2 Press the Menu button to turn the Menu bar on 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to highlight the needed Menu bar icon 4 Press the Cancel button or Menu button to turn the Menu bar off Folder icon Menu icon Status screen icon Tag icon Video icon appears when V...

Страница 25: ... the Folder or Menu icon is highlighted The appropriate menu appears 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight a menu option 3 Press the OK button to activate the option Additional screens may appear depending on your choice 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each screen If the choices are horizontal as in the example below use the left or right of the Four way switch when highlighting...

Страница 26: ...About the DCS Pro Back Plus 26 Contents Back Next Index Menu Hierarchy ...

Страница 27: ...be captured to the active CF Card page 42 b Fill level in color indicates the approximate amount of space available on the active card c Current image format full frame horizontal or vertical page 65 d Appears if the DCS Pro Back Plus is connected to a computer page 55 and flashes if the Capture Studio software is not running e Indicates the active card if two are inserted page 42 f Name of active...

Страница 28: ...isplay mode Navigate a drop down menu Move the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Menu Button Toggles the Menu bar off and on OK Button Turns the Image LCD on Enables the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Implements a zoom when Region of Interest box is enabled Implements a highlighted menu option Deletes the active image Delete mode Turns the Overexposure indicator on Cancel Button Exits from menus ...

Страница 29: ...ff Press the Menu button Turn the Image LCD off Press the Cancel button Dismiss a menu without implementing change Press the Cancel button Disable Region of Interest box Zoom mode Press the Cancel button Navigate through images in all Display modes except Zoom mode when Region of Interest box is enabled Press the left or right side of the Four way switch Navigate the Menu bar and display menus Pre...

Страница 30: ...he camera on and off when the camera is powered by a battery This button does not function when the camera is powered by the IEEE 1394 connection The Camera Ready LED is illuminated when the DCS Pro Back Plus is receiving power PWR CANCEL MENU OK DCS Pro Back Plus Camera Ready LED Power button ...

Страница 31: ... lens shutter is open or closed IEEE 1394 Port The included 10 m IEEE 1394 cable connects here Flash Sync Cable Jack Your flash sync cable connects here The DCS Pro Back Plus triggers your flash strobe when the lens shutter opens Battery Connection Jack The cable from your compatible battery pack plugs in here Lens Sync Cable jack Flash Sync Cable jack IEEE 1394 Port Battery Connection jack ...

Страница 32: ... work with the HASSELBLAD 555ELX camera body The other cable allows the DCS Pro Back Plus to work with the HASSELBLAD 503CW or 503CXi camera bodies page 8 S Video Output Port An industry standard S Video cable connects here and allows you to review your images on an external S Video monitor page 86 You can obtain this type of cable at any high end video dealer S Video Output port Remote Shutter Re...

Страница 33: ... DCS Pro Back Plus MAMIYA interface plate that has been attached to the MAMIYA RZ67 PRO II page 34 4 Connect the following cables as needed DCS Pro Back Plus Lens Shutter Sync cord page 38 Flash Sync cable page 39 IEEE 1394 cable page 55 or battery cable page 61 S Video cable page 86 If you are using a HASSELBLAD 503CW 503CXi or 553ELX camera body connect the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus 5...

Страница 34: ... Back Plus For instructions on connecting the DCS Pro Back Plus to the computer and or power supply refer to the sections on using the camera connected to the computer page 54 or in portable mode page 60 MAMIYA Interface Plate A DCS Pro Back Plus MAMIYA Interface Plate available from Kodak must be attached to the MAMIYA RZ67 PRO II camera body before connecting the DCS Pro Back Plus Refer to the i...

Страница 35: ...the DCS Pro Back Plus Pull the bottom off then lift the top slightly to clear the release button IMPORTANT Do not touch or strike the exposed IR filter or anti aliasing filter or set it down on a surface 3 Using isopropyl alcohol on a lint free lens cleaning tissue clean the contact pads on the DCS Pro Back Plus and the contact pins and locating posts on the camera body IMPORTANT Do not connect a ...

Страница 36: ...he DCS Pro Back Plus Release button and slide the DCS Pro Back Plus Release button to the right 6 Gently press the DCS Pro Back Plus onto the camera back or to the attached DCS Pro Back Plus MAMIYA interface plate The DCS Pro Back Plus Release button snaps back to its original position IMPORTANT Ensure that the DCS Pro Back Plus is firmly attached before releasing your grip 7 Complete the assembly...

Страница 37: ...page 61 3 Remove the following cables if they are connected Lens Sync cable page 38 Flash Sync cable page 39 IEEE 1394 cable page 55 or battery cable page 61 S Video cable page 86 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus 503CW CXi or 553ELX Cable Assembly 4 Press the safety release pin located at the top of the DCS Pro Back Plus Release button 5 Slide the DCS Pro Back Plus Release button to the right ...

Страница 38: ... lens and the DCS Pro Back Plus so that the DCS Pro Back Plus knows when the lens shutter opens and closes 1 Attach the lens to the camera body 2 Connect one end of the DCS Pro Back Plus Lens Shutter Sync cord to the PC socket on the lens 3 Connect the other end of the cord to the Lens Sync Cable jack on the DCS Pro Back Plus ...

Страница 39: ... Back Next Index Connecting Flash Strobe Units Only external flash strobe units can be used with the DCS Pro Back Plus There is no built in flash or hot shoe Connect your studio flash sync cable to the Flash Sync Cable jack ...

Страница 40: ...DCR extension You must use the DCS Capture Studio or DCS Photo Desk software to convert the DCR files to a format such as JPEG or TIFF before you can open view or print them using other image editing or processing applications The DCS Capture Studio and DCS Photo Desk software convert the images as well as provide image editing features ...

Страница 41: ... images on the computer Images are stored on an inserted Compact Flash Card when ANY of the following conditions occur Camera is operating in portable mode Camera is connected to a computer but the computer is not turned on Camera is connected to a computer that is powered but the Capture Studio software is not running Images are stored on the computer hard drive when BOTH of the following conditi...

Страница 42: ...nd the Capture Studio software is running images are saved to the computer regardless of whether a card is present You can use one or two cards Only one card is active at a time and captured images are saved on the active card The cards are referenced as Card1 and Card2 on various menus which appear on the Image LCD The front slot closest to the camera body holds Card1 and the rear slot holds Card...

Страница 43: ...rd in a slot and press firmly until you feel the card seat The card can only be inserted in one orientation When using a single card you can use either slot 3 Insert a second card if needed The first card inserted is the active card unless you select the other card page 45 4 Close the Card door ...

Страница 44: ...sy LED flashes when images are being accessed Do not remove the card when the LED is flashing Doing so could destroy all image files on the card 2 Press the Eject button next to the card to be ejected Card2 Busy LED Card1 Eject button Card2 slot Card1 slot Card door Card1 Busy LED Card2 Eject button ...

Страница 45: ...ally selected With either one or two cards the default folder specified in Properties page 52 is selected You can select a different card or folder if needed If no card is inserted an x appears in the Folder icon on the Menu bar 1 Highlight the Folder icon page 24 2 If two cards are inserted press the top or bottom of the Four way switch until CARD1 or CARD2 is highlighted indicating the card to b...

Страница 46: ...insert the CF Card in the reader If your computer uses a PC Card reader first insert the CF Card into a PC Card adapter 3 If the DCS Capture Studio or DCS Photo Desk software is installed on your computer you can access the images directly from the CF Card or copy them from the card to a folder on the computer s hard drive Otherwise copy the image files to a server which can be accessed by a compu...

Страница 47: ...s cannot be recovered Cards are formatted in PC DOS format 1 If two CF Cards are inserted remove the card that you do not plan to format The format operation will not occur when two cards are inserted to prevent formatting the wrong card 2 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and chooseMainMenufromthedrop downmenu page 25 3 Choose Card from the Main menu 4 Choose Quick Format or Full Format from the Ca...

Страница 48: ...pture an image while the Recover folder is selected the image is saved in the default folder specified in Properties page 52 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 25 2 Choose Card from the Main menu 3 Choose Recover Card from the Card menu Images that have not been overwritten are recovered and saved in the Recover folder A Recovering Files screen appe...

Страница 49: ... is powered and maintains the date and time for up to 14 days If this battery loses its charge you need to reset the date and time You cannot access this battery To Set the Date and Time 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu page 25 2 Choose Date Time from the Main menu 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fi...

Страница 50: ...ion page 51 Delay before the Image LCD display turns off page 51 Default folder for image capture page 52 Video format page 53 Video signal page 53 In addition you can view the total number of camera actuations page 52 Displaying the Properties Menu Highlight the Menu icon page 24 then choose Properties from the drop down menu page 25 The Properties menu appears ...

Страница 51: ...f the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields 4 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value 5 Press the OK or Cancel button Setting Display Off Time Extended use of the Image LCD can drain your battery For this reason the LCD turns off after the length of time specified in the Display Off Time property The default Display Off Time is 60 sec...

Страница 52: ...l number of images captured appears Use Folder01 You can change the default folder used when a CF Card is inserted page 43 If you do not change the default folder the default is the lowest numbered empty folder 1 Display the Properties menu page 50 2 Select Use FOLDER01 3 Choose Yes or No If you choose Yes FOLDER01 will be active when you insert a CF Card If you choose No the lowest numbered empty...

Страница 53: ... 2 Select Video Format 3 Choose NTSC or PAL on the Video Format screen Video Signal You can specify the video signal standard used when you view images on an external monitor S Video page 86 provides a higher level of image quality default requires an S Video cable not included Composite requires a special cable not included 1 Display the Properties menu page 50 2 Select Video Signal 3 Select S Vi...

Страница 54: ...amera Manager and DCS Photo Desk software Follow the instructions on the software CDs 3 Connect the camera to the computer and power supply page 55 4 Turn the computer on if it isn t already The Power button has no effect when the camera is connected to a computer 5 Start the Capture Studio software or Camera Manager software 6 Capture images 7 Review and edit the images as needed in the DCS Captu...

Страница 55: ...CS Pro Back Plus and DCS Pro Back Plus AC adapter connect to a computer with two IEEE 1394 ports page 56 DCS Pro Back Plus and DCS Pro Back Plus AC adapter connect to an IEEE 1394 hub which connects to a computer with one IEEE 1394 port page 57 DCS Pro Back Plus connects to a battery power source and a computer with one or more IEEE 1394 ports page 58 AC Adapter A DCS Pro Back Plus 24VDC AC adapte...

Страница 56: ...ded 10m IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the DCS Pro Back Plus 2 Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to an IEEE 1394 port on the computer 3 Connect the cable from the included AC adapter to a different IEEE 1394 port on the computer 4 Plug the AC adapter into a wall socket DCS Pro Back Plus DC AC adapter AC Computer 1394 cable IEEE ...

Страница 57: ...IEEE 1394 port on the DCS Pro Back Plus page 56 2 Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to any of the ports on the IEEE 1394 hub 3 Connect the cable from the included AC adapter to either one of the remaining ports on the IEEE 1394 hub 4 Connect another 6 wire IEEE 1394 cable not included from another port on the IEEE 1394 hub to the single IEEE 1394 port on the computer 5 Plug the AC adapt...

Страница 58: ...t on the DCS Pro Back Plus 2 Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to an IEEE 1394 port on the computer 3 Following the instructions included with your battery pack connect the battery pack and its cable 4 Insert the cable into the Battery Connection jack on the DCS Pro Back Plus 5 Turn on the battery pack s power switch DCS Pro Back Plus IEEE 1394 cable Computer Battery Battery cable ...

Страница 59: ...able the DCS Pro Back Plus will not receive enough power An error message appears To Power the Camera With the IEEE 1394 cable and DCS Pro Back Plus AC Adapter page 55 or a compatible battery page 61 connected turn the computer on It takes 5 6 seconds for the DCS Pro Back Plus to activate once the initial power signal is received When ready the Camera Ready LED illuminates The Power button has no ...

Страница 60: ...on the Image Display LCD or enable the video output page 86 to view them on a monitor 7 Remove the CF Cards from the camera and insert them in a card reader 8 Copy the image files to the computer If images are copied to a computer page 12 running DCS Capture Studio or DCS Photo Desk software you can access them using the software Alternatively you can copy them to a server accessible from a comput...

Страница 61: ...mpatible third party battery or the included DCS Pro Back Plus AC adapter page 55 Connecting to a Compatible Third Party Battery In addition to included accessories you need Compatible battery Battery cable 1 Following the instructions you received with your battery connect its cable to the battery pack 2 Insert the cable into the Battery Connection port on the DCS Pro Back Plus ...

Страница 62: ... a wall socket Turning the Camera On and Off Press the Power button to turn the camera on or off The button is only effective when the camera is powered by battery When powered by AC adapter the camera is always on The Camera Ready LED illuminates when the power is on If you turn the camera off while the DCS Pro Back Plus is busy the Camera Ready LED flashes until the task completes PWR CANCEL MEN...

Страница 63: ... lights on the battery pack This information is not provided on the DCS Pro Back Plus Battery Save State To conserve the battery s charge the DCS Pro Back Plus enters Battery Save state if no DCS Pro Back Plus controls are touched for a specified period of time When this happens the Camera Ready LED is extinguished and the Image LCD and DCS Pro Back Plus buttons become inactive The default onset o...

Страница 64: ...fic to the DCS Pro Back Plus Refer to the User s Manual for your HASSELBLAD 555ELD 553ELX 503CXi or 503CW or MAMIYA RZ67 PRO II camera body for additional instructions on image capture Refer also to the list of unsupported features page 84 for the HASSELBLAD or MAMIYA camera when used with the DCS Pro Back Plus ...

Страница 65: ...e area of coverage for each format To Format Images 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and chooseMainMenufromthedrop downmenu page 25 2 Choose Image Format from the Main menu 3 Choose the desired option from the Image Format menu Full Frame 4x5 or 5x4 The current format is indicated on the Status screen page 27 F Full frame image 5x5 H Horizontal format 5x4 V Vertical format 4x5 Vertical format Hor...

Страница 66: ...osures and the camera would not be able to maintain the one second interval It would stop capturing images after fifteen seconds even though fifteen images had not been captured While the Intervalometer is enabled the camera does not enter Battery Save state 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and chooseMainMenufromthedrop downmenu page 25 2 Choose Intervalometer from the Main menu 3 Choose the desi...

Страница 67: ...o capture Specifies the interval between image captures Specifies the delay before onset of the Intervalometer function Yes enables the Intervalometer with the values displayed in the Intervalometer screen No disables the Intervalometer Range 1 9999 frames 3 seconds to 23 59 59 HH MM SS 1 second to 23 59 59 HH MM SS Default 10 frames 10 seconds 1 second ...

Страница 68: ...e 73 appears at the bottom of the screen in Single Image or Multiple Image Display mode Selecting a Display Mode 1 Press the OK button to turn the Image LCD on or if a menu is displayed press the Cancel or Menu button to return to Display mode 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the Display mode A pop up display containing icons for each Display mode appears briefly with the...

Страница 69: ...t box and crosshairs page 70 The Region of Interest box includes the area of the image that appears when you zoom in Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Press the OK button to enable the Region of Interest box You can pan or zoom when the Region of Interest box is enabled Press the Cancel button to disable the Region of Interest box You can navigate to a different image when the Regio...

Страница 70: ...of Interest box enabled press the appropriate part of the Four way switch to move the Region of Interest box around If the edge of the thumbnail is reached the image moves in the opposite direction Navigating Through Images in Zoom Mode Press the Cancel button to turn the Region of Interest box off and navigate page 74 to other images Luminometer Crosshairs The crosshairs which appear when the Reg...

Страница 71: ... Active folder number name Image number Date and time of image capture Image thumbnail Histogram for the image Multiple Image Display Mode Four image thumbnails appear with the Status bar page 73 at the left The current image is highlighted Thumbnails may appear with varying image formats page 65 as each thumbnail is displayed in its selected image format ...

Страница 72: ...k if you immediately perform the Recover function page 48 One image thumbnail for the current image appears with instructions for deleting it To Delete a Single Image 1 Press the OK button to delete the displayed image 2 Press the OK or Cancel button in response to the confirmation screen The Cancel button dismisses the screen without deleting the image A feedback screen appears for two seconds or...

Страница 73: ... the display It contains some or all of the following information Location Bar A Location bar appears at the bottom of the Image LCD when you are navigating through images in Single Image or Multiple Image Display mode page 68 It indicates the position of the current image relative to the other images in the active folder Card if 2 cards Folder Image number Tag if image tagged page 77 ...

Страница 74: ...you continue navigating forward after the last image is reached the navigation wraps around to the first image If you continue navigating backward after the first image is reached the navigation wraps around to the last image To indicate the first or last image in the folder a blank screen appears after the last or first image Selecting an Image As you navigate through the images in Multiple Image...

Страница 75: ...24 and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu page 25 2 Choose Delete Images from the Main menu 3 Choose the desired option from the Delete Images menu 4 When prompted Press the OK or Cancel button If you Press the OK button a progress screen appears If you press the Cancel button while the deletion is in progress images that have not yet been deleted remain on the card A final screen appears inf...

Страница 76: ...he top or bottom of the Four way switch to move the slider bar up to lighten or down to darken the displayed image Overexposure Indicator You can highlight areas of overexposure in Single or Multiple Image Display modes 1 Choose Single or Multiple Image mode page 68 2 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 25 3 Choose Overexposure Indicator from the Main ...

Страница 77: ...erform operations on the tagged or untagged images 1 Select any Display mode except Delete mode page 68 2 Select the image to be tagged page 74 3 Highlight the Tag icon in the Menu bar A check mark appears in the Status bar To untag a tagged image highlight the Tag icon when a tagged image is selected ...

Страница 78: ...DCS Pro Back Plus to the camera body clean the slots at the bottom of the DCS Pro Back Plus and the locating posts on the camera body using isopropyl alcohol on a lint free lens cleaning tissue Cleaning the IR or Anti aliasing Filter 1 Remove the filter from the DCS Pro Back Plus page 21 2 Gently blow off the dust using commercially available canned air low pressure If the filter is still dirty co...

Страница 79: ...oft cloth and place in a well ventilated cool dry dust free place Keep out of direct sunlight and away from hot spots such as the trunk of a car Avoid places where chemical agents such as moth balls are used In extreme humidity use a desiccant If the DCS Pro Back Plus has been stored for a long period of time carefully check the operation or have it thoroughly tested at an authorized service cente...

Страница 80: ... 80 Contents Back Next Index When the DCS Pro Back Plus is removed from the camera body attach the body cap Place the top of the body cap at an angle so that it catches the Release button then press the bottom of the body cap in place ...

Страница 81: ...from the KODAK Web site www kodak com go proback and update the firmware within the DCS Pro Back Plus page 82 Checking the Current Firmware Version You can check the firmware version currently running on your DCS Pro Back Plus 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and chooseMainMenufromthedrop downmenu page 25 2 Choose Firmware from the Main menu 3 Choose Version from the Firmware menu The firmware ve...

Страница 82: ...n the computer copy the firmware file to the card s root directory IMPORTANT The firmware can be updated only from the card s root directory 5 Insert the CF Card page 43 in the DCS Pro Back Plus 6 Highlight the Menu icon page 24 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 25 7 Choose Firmware from the Main menu 8 Choose Update from Card from the Firmware menu A confirmation screen appears 9 ...

Страница 83: ...o the DCS Pro Back Plus and to transfer images from the DCS Pro Back Plus to a computer running Capture Studio or Camera Manager software Power source in portable mode DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY with cable DCS 9 6V see www digitalcamerabattery com QUANTUM Battery 2 with cable MDC3 see www qtm com Other compatible third party battery and cable AC adapter 24VDC Weight Approximately 3 5 pounds with two C...

Страница 84: ...mal mode or A Automatic mode positions When a DCS Pro Back Plus is installed on a HASSELBLAD 555ELD or 553ELX the O and A modes are essentially the same Infrared photography is not supported Trigger release commands sent to the remote control socket on the 555ELD autowinder are not supported Multiple exposures are not supported ISO settings other than 100 are not supported The Automatic setting of...

Страница 85: ...n Manual by MAMIYA Exceptions are listed below Unsupported Camera Body Features With the DCS Pro Back Plus attached shutter speeds greater than 1 4 second are not supported With the DCS Pro Back Plus attached the R M lever must be set to the multiple exposure M position Infrared photography is not supported With the DCS Pro Back Plus attached only a single ISO can be used Multiple exposures are no...

Страница 86: ... the image displayed on the Image LCD When the external monitor is enabled the Image LCD turns off When you capture an image it automatically appears on the connected S Video monitor You can preview it and make necessary camera adjustments When you capture another image the new one appears Connecting Connect an S Video cable not included to the S Video Output port ...

Страница 87: ...con appears on the Menu bar 4 Highlight the Video icon 5 Press the OK button The current image appears on the external monitor and the Image LCD turns off Disabling Press the OK Cancel or Menu button page 28 to disable the external monitor and turn the Image LCD on Navigating Through Images Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder This w...

Страница 88: ...ndicates that data is being read from or written to the card You may lose data if you remove a card at this time Use extreme care when handling CF Cards as they are easily damaged If dropped the CF Card may be destroyed resulting in the loss of all data Do not use the DCS Pro Back Plus where it can come in contact with water It is not waterproof or splash resistant Handle the DCS Pro Back Plus wit...

Страница 89: ...o software Included software application used to capture and process images from the DCS Pro Back Plus Macintosh only Compact Flash Card CF Card A small removable device with PCMCIA ATA functionality which stores images captured by the DCS Pro Back Plus DCR files Image files created by the DCS Pro Back Plus which can only be opened using the included DCS Capture Studio or DCS Photo Desk software F...

Страница 90: ...es are 5x5 4x5 and 5x4 Image LCD A two inch diagonal LCD where you can view images and change settings on the DCS Pro Back Plus Intervalometer Automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified period of time IR filter Maintains proper focus filters out infrared light and helps protect the imager s coverglass IEEE 1394 hub An IEEE 1394 accessory that lets you conne...

Страница 91: ... levels of luminance channel saturation in pixels at the center of the crosshairs in zoom box Photo Desk Included software application used to review and process images from the DCS Pro Back Plus Portable mode Using the camera without connections to the computer S Video A video interface standard that enables you to view a camera image on an external monitor ...

Страница 92: ...Glossary Contents Back Next Index 92 Tethered Connected to a host computer with an approved IEEE1394 cable ...

Страница 93: ...OFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus internal electronics and mechanical assemblies to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the day of purchase Kodak warrants the Imager to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 4 years from the date of p...

Страница 94: ...he entire system Kodak may replace with a remanufactured system Repair or replacement carries a 30 day warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution This warranty will not extend the original warranty period and in the case of parts replacement will only apply to parts and labor performed to repair the equipment Limitations REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK S ONLY OBLIGA...

Страница 95: ... your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions This warranty does not cover the following Scratches on Imager Cover Glass or IR Filter Cracked or damaged Imager Cover Glass or IR Filter Circumstances beyond Kodak s control Service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak Un...

Страница 96: ...HE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF KODAK SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DOWNTIME COSTS LOSS OF USE OF YOUR CAMERA COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT FACILITIES OR SERVICES OR CLAIMS OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES Outside the United States In countries other than the United States warranty terms may be different Unless a ...

Страница 97: ...er Packing will be the purchaser s responsibility if the original packing has been discarded or is not available Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date the equipment is received by the service center Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Plus you are entitled to prod...

Страница 98: ...nce agreement 4 Telephone Support Telephone support is provided without charge during your warranty period only by calling your authorized dealer Your camera must be registered with Eastman Kodak Company Fill out and return to Eastman Kodak Company the warranty registration card included with your camera Failure to register your camera will cause delays in requesting repair of your camera during t...

Страница 99: ...against the repair estimate or invoice Service maintenance agreements which cover the repair and support of the DCS Pro Back Plus and software are available In North America contact the regional Service Marketing group at 1 800 645 6325 No charge options include KODAK PROFESSIONAL World Wide Web site http www kodak com go support FaxBack Documents Your Kodak Professional dealer ...

Страница 100: ...28 Activate 28 Cancel 28 Four way switch 28 Menu 28 Power 30 C Camera Assembling 33 Firmware See Firmware 81 Turning on and off 62 Camera properties See Properties 50 Cancel button 28 CF Cards 42 Cleaning 78 Compact Flash Cards 42 Accessing images on 46 Ejecting 44 Formatting 47 Inserting 43 Selecting 45 Computer Connecting to 55 Connecting Camera lens to DCS Pro Back Plus 38 Camera to the compute...

Страница 101: ...Flash Strobe units 39 Connecting the camera lens 38 Connecting to the camera body 34 Storing 79 Deleting Groups of images 75 Single image 72 Digital buttons and Image LCD Using 29 Digital buttons See Buttons 28 Display contrast 76 Display mode 68 Histogram 71 Multiple Image 71 Navigating 74 Pan Zoom Zoom mode 69 Selecting 68 Single image 69 Display off time 51 Dropdown menus 25 E Ejecting a CF Car...

Страница 102: ...ode 71 I IEEE 1394 interface Connecting 56 57 58 IEEE 1394 port 31 Image 72 Image Delete Display mode 72 Image files 40 Image LCD 22 Location bar 73 Menu bar 24 Status bar 73 Turning on and off 23 Image LCD and digital buttons Using 29 Imager 18 Images Deleting groups of 75 Deleting one 72 Formatting 65 Reviewing 68 Storing 41 Inserting a CF Card 43 Intervalometer 66 Options 67 Introduction 9 IR f...

Страница 103: ...g the Region of Interest box 69 Panning 70 Zooming 70 Panning 70 PC Cards See Compact Flash Cards 42 Portable mode 60 Ports and Jacks 31 Battery connection 31 Flash Sync Cable connector 31 IEEE 1394 31 Lens Sync Cable 31 S Video Output port 32 Power button 30 Powering the camera In portable mode 61 When connected to a computer 59 Properties 50 Battery Save onset 51 Display off time 51 Total actuat...

Страница 104: ...e Image Display mode 69 Specifications 83 State 63 Status bar 73 Status screen 27 Storing images 41 Storing the DCS Pro Back Plus 79 S Video 86 Connecting 86 Enabling disabling 87 Output port 32 System requirements 12 T Tagging images 77 Total actuations 52 Turning the camera on and off 62 U Unsupported camera features 84 V Video Format 53 Signal 53 Z Zoom Display mode 69 Zoom mode ...

Страница 105: ...Index Index 6 Contents Back Next Index Navigating through images in 70 Zooming 70 ...

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