Troubleshooting

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What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before
contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items.
Symptoms

The shutter cannot bereleased.

The frame counter does notindicate B.
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Indicators do not appear on
the LCD panel.

CausesRemedies

Reference

The last frame is exposed andwound onto the take-up spool.

Remove the film from the film back. P.25

The main switch is set to r.

Set the main switch to i.

P.14

The battery warning e appears.

Replace the batteries.

P.12

The self-timer mode is being set.

Cancel the self-timer mode.

P.35

The exposure compensation dial isbeing set to D, PF or ISO.

Turn the exposure compensation dial P.24, P.66,
to a position other than D, PF or ISO. P.76

The shutter release button is notpressed after loading the film.

Press the shutter release button
after loading the film.

The main switch is set to r.

Turn the main switch to i.

P.14

No batteries are installed.

Install the batteries.

P.12

The batteries are improperly
installedInstall the batteries properly.

P.12

The batteries are dead.

Replace the batteries.

P.12

AF frame is not placed over thesubject.

Move the camera until the AF frame
P.36
l covers the subject.

The subject is too close.

Increase the camera-to-subject
distance.

P.36

The focus mode is set to [MF].

Set the lens in the autofocus
position.

P.32

The subject is difficult to autofocus.

Use the focus lock or focus
manually using the matte field.

P.60, P.62

The camera does not focus.

P.20

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Symptoms
u blinks in the viewfinder.

B blinks on the LCD panel.

CausesRemedies

Reference

The subject is too close or difficult to Use the focus-lock technique or
P.62, P.63
autofocus.
focus manually using the matte field.

The camera may be defective.

• Press the mid-roll wind-up button
to wind the film, then consult yourPentax distributor or authorizedPentax repair shop.
• B indication stays on and battery
warning e blinks even if the midroll wind-up button is pressed. In
this situation, replace the batteries
and press the mid-roll wind button
again.
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Specifications

OTHERSType:

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 6 ✕ 4.5 format SLR camera

Format:56 ✕ 41.5mm

Usable Film:

120 roll film (16 exposures) with 120 film holder, 220 roll film (33 exposures) with 220 film holder and70mm roll film (about 95 exposures) with 70mm film holder

Usable Film Speed:

ISO 12 - 6400

Exposure Modes:

Programmed AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered ManualMode, Bulb Mode, TTL Flash Mode

Shutter:

Electronically-controlled vertical-run cloth focal-plane shutter, Speed range: (1) Auto 1/1000-30 sec.
(stepless), (2) Manual 1/1000-6 sec.(3) Bulb,Lens Mount:

Pentax 645 AF mount (645 A-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts)

Compatible Lens:

Pentax 645 AF mount, Pentax 645 A-mount

Autofocus System:

TTL phase-matching multi-(3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational
brightness range: EV - 1 to 18 (at ISO 100), Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus
Mode: Continuous (predictive AF provided), Single, Manual [MF]Viewfinder:

Keplerian telescopic viewfinder with Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen (lnterchangeable focusing
screens available), Field of view: 92% vertical and 93% horizontal, Magnification: 0.76X (with 75mm
lens at infinity), Diopter:-3.5 to + 1.5m-1, 3-point AF frame, Spot AF frame, Spot AF range

Viewfinder Indication:

Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp u is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to-focus
indicator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication sis lit, Bar graph (exposure compensation), Auto bracketing indicator, Over or Under exposure
indication in Manual Exposure Mode, w exposure compensation indication, n AE lock indicator

External LCD panel Indication:i = possible to imprint exposure data, e=Battery exhaustion warning, Film speed, ISO indication,
Film counter

Self-timer:

Electronically-controlled type with delay time of 12 sec. or 2 sec. delay when mirror lock-up in use.
Start by pressing of shutter release button, Operation confirmation: By PCV beep tone. Cancelable
after operation

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Instant-return mirror with AF secondary mirror. Mirror lock-up is possible.

Film Loading:

120 and 220 films semi-automatically loaded with a start mark, 70mm film automatically loaded

Film Winding:

Auto film winding by built-in motor with single/consecutive mode, Approx.2.0 frames/sec.(consecutivemode)

Exposure Meter:

TTL dual six-segment metering, Metering range from EV2 to EV21 at ISO100 with 75mm f/2.8 lens,Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set

Exposure Compensation:±3.3EV in 0.3EV step increments

Multiple Exposure:

Via Multi-exposure switch

Auto bracketing:

1/3EV step increments, 2/3EV step increments, 1EV step increments, Possible to use with exposurecompensation

Flash sync:

Via Hot shoe with X-sync. contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, X-sync speed at
1/60 sec., Slow shutter speed synchronization possible in Metered Manual Mode, X-sync. socket isprovided, ISO range=25-800

Exposure Data Imprinting:

Possible to imprint the exposure data on the outside of the picture frame. Characters, number offilms, frame number, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation,
metering mode and focal lengthPentax Function:

10 user defined functions

Power Source:

Six AA-size 1.5V batteries (Alkaline or Lithium battery), an optional Remote battery pack 645 is
attachable with connecting the power cord.

Battery Exhaustion Warning:

Battery exhaustion symbol e is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; no indication in theviewfinder.)Dimensions and Weight:

147.0mm(W) ✕ 109.0mm(H) ✕ 117mm(D) (5.8" ✕ 4.3" ✕ 4.6") 1280g (45.2 oz) body only withoutbatteries.

Supplied Accessories:

Body mount cap 645, Rear body cap 645, Release socket cap, Strap D, Large eye cap 645, and Hot
shoe cover FK.

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Warranty Policy

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All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels
are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months fromdate of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to
you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquiddamage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating
instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized
representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its writtenconsent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect orconsequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship orotherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives
under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to thereplacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period.
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned tothe dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer is your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, withpostage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment canbe returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment iscovered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment
will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty,
regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to
be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish tohave it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged
by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returnedto the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy.

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In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender.
To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering thepurchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing,please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives ortheir approved repair shops. Unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always
obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge,
instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.

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The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries cansupersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty
card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

Statement of FCC Compliance93

For Customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEOTHERSThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been bested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does notcause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver. Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV
technician for help.

For Customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à lanorme NMB-003 du Canada.

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