Operating instructions

Carl Zeiss MC 80
DX
2-10 B 40-036 e 03/99
2.2 Switches and Connectors
(1) Connecting the camera body
Push plug of camera body (2-2/5) or (2-5/10)
into the CAMERA BODY socket (2-6/5). Tighten
the two screws on the plug.
(2) Connecting a keyboard
To the 6-point KEYBOARD socket (2-6/4) you
can connect any IBM-MF keyboard that is
compatible with AT & PS/2 systems and has a
mini-DIN plug. Via an adapter for PS/2 systems
you can also connect a keyboard with the
somewhat bigger 5-point DIN plug.
With a keyboard connected to the KEYBOARD
socket, you can enter alphanumeric data to be
exposed on the film (see section 2.6.2.5).
(3) Connecting a remote shutter release
The 2-pole REMOTE socket (2-6/6) is intended for connecting a remote shutter release. An exposure
will be released by establishing contact between the two poles.
A plug with cable for connecting a remote shutter release can be ordered under catalogue no. 14 18
20.
(4) Connection to line power
Connect the line power input socket (2-6/2) to a wall socket outlet via the cord supplied. The control
console can be connected to line powers between 100 and 240 V.
Power input is protected by two fuses (T 2.5 A / 250 V, with T standing for slow-blow. To change a
fuse, screw out the respective fuse holder (2-6/3) (see section 3.2).
Before changing a fuse pull the line power plug!
After switching the control console off, wait at least 3 s before switching it on again.
When plugging the power cord, make sure that the control console is in switched-off state.
Ser. Nr.
Fig. 2-6 Switches and connectors of the MC
80
DX
control console (rear view)