Attaching your compact Multi-Function Back cordlessly in place of the Minolta X-700's regular
back opens up an amazing variety of programmed automatic operations, all simply set by pushing six
keys and referring to a liquid-crystal display.
A highly accurate quartz clock and auto calendar through the year 2099 let you imprint the time
in hours, minutes, and seconds, or the date in any order of year/month/day you prefer; other modes
imprint any number through 99 99 99 or the consecutive number of each frame In a series. Data is
automatically imprinted by LEDs in the lower right corner each time a frame is taken; a data-imprint
switch also has positions for no imprinting or for manual imprinting before or after exposure if
desired. Six film settings let you vary data exposure in accordance with film type and personal
preference.
The Multi-Function Back's camera-control modes can be used alone or in combination for
automatic time-lapse sequences and timed long exposures. The interval of shutter releasing can be set
from one second up to 100 hours and the number of frames at any desired value (both modes
normally require using Auto Winder G or Motor Drive 1). Accurately timed long exposures from one
second up to several hours are also possible. When used in interval mode together with the Minolta
Auto Electroflash 280PX and Power Grip 2, the Multi-Function Back gives a signal to automatically
turn the power grip on one minute before and off Immediately after exposure, thus saving battery
power.
Before using your Multi-Function Back for the first time, please read this manual all the way
through so that you will be able to operate the unit correctly and realize its full potential right from
the start.