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EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 11/4/2005 PSB.2005.11.001 N/A Epson R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera Information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor Originator: TC/JQ Authorization: Total Pages: 1 This bulletin was created to provide information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor for the Epson R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera. Procedure: If there are any black spots in the same place on all the photos you take, there might be dust on the CCD sensor inside your camera. Follow the instructions below to clean dust off the CCD sensor. Use an air blower for cameras (manual type without a brush), and use a locking cable release. Important Notes: • Do not touch the CCD sensor with any object(s), including your fingers, cleaning brushes, tools or cloths. Doing so may scratch or damage the surface of the CCD sensor and affect the quality of your photos. Epson America Inc. only supports the use of hand blowers for cleaning your CCD. If Epson determines there are scratches or evidence that you have touched the CCD sensor, the repair will not be covered under warranty. • Do not use air compressors or canned air (air dusters) of any kind for cleaning the CCD. Even photography grade canned air can release unwanted moisture or contaminants under certain conditions. This is why we only recommend the use of hand powered blowers. Do not put the blower inside the lens mount; otherwise, the shutter or CCD sensor may be damaged if the shutter closes or comes in contact with the blower. • Damage caused by not following the instructions in this bulletin is not covered by your camera's warranty, even if it is within the warranty period. If repair is necessary, you will be billed for the repair! If dust cannot be removed from the CCD sensor following the procedure below, contact the EPSON Connection at 1-562-276-4303. 1. Remove the SD Memory Card from the camera. Removing the SD Memory Card turns off the electricity to the CCD sensor. 2. Rotate the shutter speed dial to B (Bulb), and then install the cable release. 3. Insert a fully charged battery into the camera, then turn the power switch to the on position. Do not use a deteriorated battery or a battery with low power. It may cause the shutter to close during cleaning. 4. Operate the shutter charge lever to charge the shutter, and then remove the lens or the lens mount cover. 5. Open the shutter using the cable release, and then lock it. Make sure to use a locking cable release so the shutter does not close during cleaning. 6. Blow the dust off the CCD sensor using the camera blower carefully. 7. Unlock the cable release after cleaning the sensor, then close the shutter. 8. Attach the lens or the lens mount cover, then remove the cable release. Cleaning is complete. Page 1 of 1 PSB.2005.11.001

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PSB.2005.11.001
EPSON
P
RODUCT
S
UPPORT
B
ULLETIN
Date:
11/4/2005
Originator:
TC/JQ
PSB #:
PSB.2005.11.001
Authorization:
Reference:
N/A
Total Pages:
1
Product(s):
Epson R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera
Subject:
Information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor
This bulletin was created to provide information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor for the Epson R-D1
Digital Rangefinder Camera.
Procedure:
If there are any black spots in the same place on all the photos you take, there might be dust on the
CCD sensor inside your camera. Follow the instructions below to clean dust off the CCD sensor.
Use an air blower for cameras (manual type
without a brush
), and use a locking cable release.
Important Notes:
•
Do not touch the CCD sensor with any object(s), including your fingers, cleaning
brushes, tools or cloths. Doing so may scratch or damage the surface of the CCD
sensor and affect the quality of your photos. Epson America Inc. only supports the use
of hand blowers for cleaning your CCD. If Epson determines there are scratches or
evidence that you have touched the CCD sensor, the repair will not be covered under
warranty.
•
Do not use air compressors or canned air (air dusters) of any kind for cleaning the
CCD. Even photography grade canned air can release unwanted moisture or
contaminants under certain conditions. This is why we only recommend the use of
hand powered blowers. Do not put the blower inside the lens mount; otherwise, the
shutter or CCD sensor may be damaged if the shutter closes or comes in contact with
the blower.
•
Damage caused by not following the instructions in this bulletin is not covered by your
camera’s warranty, even if it is within the warranty period. If repair is necessary, you
will be billed for the repair!
If dust cannot be removed from the CCD sensor following the procedure below,
contact the EPSON Connection at 1-562-276-4303.
1.
Remove the SD Memory Card from the camera.
Removing the SD Memory Card turns off the electricity to the CCD sensor.
2.
Rotate the shutter speed dial to B (Bulb), and then install the cable release.
3.
Insert a fully charged battery into the camera, then turn the power switch to the on position.
Do not use a deteriorated battery or a battery with low power. It may cause the shutter to
close during cleaning.
4.
Operate the shutter charge lever to charge the shutter, and then remove the lens or the lens
mount cover.
5.
Open the shutter using the cable release, and then lock it.
Make sure to use a locking cable release so the shutter does not close during cleaning.
6.
Blow the dust off the CCD sensor using the camera blower carefully.
7.
Unlock the cable release after cleaning the sensor, then close the shutter.
8.
Attach the lens or the lens mount cover, then remove the cable release. Cleaning is
complete.