AGFA SLIDEWRITER User manual

AGFAMATRIXDIVISION
SLIDEWRITER ™
FilmRecorder

CHAPTER1
CHAPTER2
CHAPTER3
CHAPTER4
CHAPTER5
TABLEOFCONTENTS
SlideWriterOWNER'SGUIDE
UNPACKINGANDPREPARATION
SlideWriterAccessory Kit ................................
PowerRequirements ....................................
EMI/RFI ...............................................
Space Requirements ...................................
EnvironmentalRequirements .............................
Controls and Connectors ................................
DisplayPanel ..............................................
Rear Panel .........................................
INSTALLATION
Connecting the Power Line ..............................
Connecting the SCSIInterfaceCables .....................
SomeRulestoFollowWhenYouConnecttheSlideWriter. .
SlideWriterInstallationConfigurations ...................
OPERATORINSTRUCTIONS
Power-UpSequence ...................................
LoadingFilm ..........................................
Taking an Exposure ....................................
Unloading Film .........................................
SlideWriterMAINTENANCE
GeneralMaintenance ...................................
SlideWriterTestOperations ..............................
Running a TestPatternWithoutFilm ....................
Running a TestPatternWith Film .......................
REFERENCE
System Description .....................................
Components of SlideWriter ............................
SlideWriter SystemOverview ..........................
Power-Up and System Reset ............................
FunctionNumbers ......................................
The SlideWriterBeeper .................................
Programming SCSI DeviceAddress ......................
SlideWriterErrorCodes .................................
SettingSlideWriter asan Unterminated SCSI Device .........
Side CoverRemoval .................................
Low VoltagePowerSupplyRemoval ....................
Glossary of Terms .....................................
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LISTOFILLUSTRATIONS
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SlideWriter Accessory Kit ...........................................
SlideWriter Dimensions and External Features ........................
Switch and Light Identification .....................................
Switch and Connector Identification ................................
Power Switch and Connector Location ..............................
SCSI Connectors and Cables .....................................
SingleDevice-Setup,BothHostandSlideWriterTerminatedInternally....
Single Device Setup, Macintosh Pius with Cable Extender ..............
RecommendedMultipleDeviceSetup,
Both Host and SlideWriter Terminated Internally ...................
AlternateMultipleSetupwithSlideWriterUnterminated
andinthe Middle ofthe Device Chain ..........................
Power Switch Location ...........................................
Major Components ofthe Pentax A3000 35mm Camera ...............
Loading the Pentax A3000 35mm Camera ...........................
Unloading the Pentax A3000 35mm Camera .........................
SlideWriter Major Components ....................................
SlideWriter Imaging Process .......................................
Location ofthe SCSI DIP Switch ...................................
Side Cover Removal .............................................
Low Voltage Power Supply Removal ................................
Numbered SlideWriter Functions ...................................
Device Address Settings .........................................
Primary Error and Fault Code Interpretations ........................
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PREFACE
AboutThisManual
Thismanualprovidesthestepsneededtoinstall,operate,and
maintainoptimumperformanceoftheSlideWriter.Thefirstfour
chaptersprovidetheinformationneededtoproduceslides.Thefifth
chapterwillprovidethebasicsofhowtheSlideWriterworks.The
followingisanoverviewofeachchapterinthismanual:
Chapter1:UnpackingandPreparation- introducesthe
machine,itscontrols,andconnectors.Thischapter
alsocontainsinformationonchoosinga placetoput
yourSlideWriter.
Chapter2:Installation- ConnectingyourSlideWritertoa
MacintoshTMcomputer.
Chapter3:OperatorInstructions- includesprocedureson
loadingandunloadingfilmandtakinganexposureon
theSlideWriter.
Chapter4:SlideWriterMaintenance- Containsinformation
onkeepingyourfilmrecorderinproperworkingorder
andproceduresfortestingSlideWriter.
Chapter5:Reference- Containsa systemoverview,a
glossary,anda descriptionoffunctionnumbersand
errorcodes.
Additionalinformationregardingthesoftwareiscontainedina separate
booklet,SlideWriter Utility Software User's Guide.
As with any standard office equipment, a service contract is recommended
for the Matrix SlideWriter. Contact your authorized Matrix representative for
details.
KODAKandEktachromearetrademarksofEastmanKODAKCompany.
MacintoshTMisa trademarkofAppleComputer.
Pentaxisa registeredtrademarkofPentaxCorporation.
PolacolorIsa trademarkofPolaroidCorporation.
SlideWriterisa trademarkofMatrixInstruments,Inc.

Introduction
TheMatrixSlideWriterproducesfullcolor35mmslidesofoutstanding
qualitywithboth2048x 1366(2k)and4096x 2732(4k)resolutions
(softwareselectable).
TheSlideWriterisdesignedtobeusedwithanycomputerthatusesa
SCSI(SmallComputerSystemInterface)interface.TheSlideWriter's
functionsmaybecontrolledfromthehostcomputer.
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Power
Requirements
EMI/RFI
Space
Requirements
CAUTION
Environmental
Requirements
FilmTypes
TheSlideWriterrequireseither110VAC,60Hzor220VAC,50Hz
dependingonindividualpowerspecifications.TheSlideWriter's
powerrequirementsareontheserialnumberidentificationlabel
locatedontherearoftheunit.
TheSlideWriterdrawsapproximately1.5Amps.Beforeinstallingit,
ensurethatadequatepowerisavailable.BecausetheSlideWriteris
aprecisionelectro-opticaldevice,itisimportantthatthevoltage
specificationsandpowerrequirementsarespecificallyadheredto.
Ifthepowersystemhasotherlargeelectricalmachineryconnected
toit,oritissubjecttovariationssuchastransients,voltagesags
andsurges,orbrownouts,usea usea powerlineconditionersuch
astheElgarPowerLineConditioner(PLC)ModelPLC250.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandcomplieswiththelimitsfora
computingdeviceinaccordancewiththespecificationsinSubpartJ,
Part15,ClassA,ofFCCrules.
TheSlideWriterfilmrecordermeasures17.7(length)x 11.5(width)
x35.8(heightwithwheels)inches(450x 292x 910mm).Itweighs
42Ibs.(19kg).BecausetheSlideWriterstandsvertically,17.7x
11.5inchesconstitutestherequiredfloorspace.Keepthespace
abovetheunitcleartofacilitatefilmloading.
The internal CRT uses magnetic coils to position an electronic
imaging beam. Although the SlideWriter contains shields from external
magnetic fields, it should be located as far as possible from
computer tape drives, disk drives, fans, or any other device with
magnetic switching. This will minimize interference from these devices
during imaging.
StorageTemperature:32°to158°F (0°to70°C)
OperatingTemperature:59°to86°F(15°to30°C)
RelativeHumidity:35%to65%non-condensing
TheSlideWritersupportsKodakEktachromeASA10035mmfilmand
PolacolorHC35mminstantslidefilm.
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Figure1-2.SlideWriterDimensionsandExternalFeatures
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ControlsandConnectors
DisplayPanel
ThefollowingdescribesthefunctionsoftheSlideWriter'scontrols,
displayandconnectors.
1.RESETSWITCH
2.FUNCTIONSWITCH
3.SELECTSWITCH
4.READYLIGHT
5.REMOTELIGHT
6.FAULT& ERRORLIGHTS
7.RECORDLIGHT
8.RED,GREEN,BLUELIGHTS
9.CURRENTEXPOSURE
DISPLAY
1.Reset
2.Function
Figure1-3.SwitchandLightIdentification
Thisswitchinitiatesa systemresetandmovesthefilterwheel(three
coloredglasslenses)totheneutralposition.
ThisallowsselectionofaninternalfunctionwhentheSlideWriter
readylight(4)ison.Pressingthisswitchdisplaysthenumberofthe
functionontheCurrentExposureDisplay.Pressitrepeatedlyorhold
itdowntoincreasethedisplayednumbertothefunctionnumber
desired.Ifthedesirednumberispassed,theSlideWriterwillrepeat
thenumbers1 to11.A completedescriptionofthesefunctionscan
befoundinsection5.
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3.Select
4.Ready
5.Remote
6.FaultandError
7.Record
8.Red,Green,andBlue
9.CurrentExposure
Display
NOTE
PressthisswitchtoinitiatethefunctiondisplayedontheCurrent
ExposureDisplay.
ThissignallightannouncesthattheSlideWriterisreadytoaccept
commands.
ThissignallightindicatesthattheSlideWriterisprocessinga
commandfromthehostcomputer.
Theselightsindicateeithera faultoranerrorcondition.The
SlideWriterwillissuea two-second-longwarningalarmeveryfifteen
seconduntila systemresetoccurs.Wheneitherlightison,the
CurrentExposureDisplayexhibitsa primaryhexadecimalerrorcode.
(Seepage34foranexplanationofeacherrorcode.)
ThissignallightindicatesthattheSlideWriterisrecordinganimage.
TheselightsindicatewhichcolorisbeingrecordedwhentheRecord
lightison.Whenallthreeareoff,thewheelisintheneutral
position.Whenallthreeareon,thewheelischangingfromone
colortoanother.
Whenthethreesignallightsflickerrandomly,theSlideWriteris
performinganautomaticintensitycalibration.
Thisoperatesunderthreeconditions:
•Duringnormaloperation,thedisplayeddigitsindicatethefilm
frametheSlideWriteriscurrentlyexposing.A doubledash(--)
meansthatthefilmhasrunout,thatnofilmispresent,orthatthe
"filmload"functionhasnotbeenset.
•A numericaldisplayconcurrentwithanilluminatedFaultorError
lightindicatestheerrorcode.(Seepage34fora detailed
explanationoferrorcodes.)
•IftheFunctionswitchispressed,theCurrentExposureDisplay
showsthefunctionnumbercurrentlyselected.
The display will flash continuously while in the function mode. This is
part of normal operation.
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RearPanel
1.SCSICONNECTORS
2.FUSE
3.SOCKET
4.POWERSWITCH
1.SCSIConnectors
2.Fuse
3.Socket
4.PowerSwitch
Figure1-4.SwitchandConnectorIdentification
ConnectorswhichaccepttheSCSIinterfacecableallowingthe
transmissionofdataandcommandstotheSlideWriter.Two
connectorsareprovidedtopermitloopingthroughfromthe
SlideWritertoanotherdeviceontheSCSIbus.TheSCSIinterface
cablecanbeconnectedtoeitherconnectorontheSlideWriter's
RearPanel.
Protectstheelectricalsystemoftheunit.Itbreaksthecircuitwhen
thecurrentexceedstheratedvalue.Thefusevalueisstampedin
theserialnumbertag.
Inputconnectorforlinepower.
PressingthisswitchtotherightturnsontheSlideWriter.
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INSTALLATION
ConnectingthePowerLine
WARNING
NOTE
Figure2-1.POWERSwitchandConnectorLocation
Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug in your
SlideWriter. Follow all the instructions and warnings dealing with your
system. Keep this manual handy for reference by you and others.
ToconnecttheSlideWriter'spowerline:
•EnsurethattheSlideWriter'sPOWERSwitchisintheOFF
position.
•ConnectthefemaleendoftheACpowercordsuppliedwiththe
SlideWritertothethree-prongedsocketontherearpanel.
»EnsurethattheACcurrentprovidedmatchesthespecification
givenontheSlideWriter'sserialnumbertag.Plugthethree-pronged
maleendintoa standardACpowersocket.
The SlideWriter is intended to be electrically grounded. The
SlideWriter's AC connector will fit only a grounding-type AC outlet.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed
electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet.
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!
Youshouldusea powerlineconditionerifyourACissubjectto
variantssuchasvoltagedrops,surgesorbrownouts.
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ConnectingtheSCSIInterfaceCable
Figure2-2.SCSIInterfaceConnectorsandCables
Thissectionprovidesyouwithinstructionsforconnectingthe
SlideWriterontotheSCSIcomputerbus.Twocablesandanin-line
cableterminatorareincludedintheSlideWriteraccessorykit.
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SCSISystemCable
CableExtender
CableTerminator
TheSCSIsystemcable(partnumber01-06-054)isincludedfor
AppleMacintoshusers.ThisshortcableconnectsbetweentheSCSI
portontheMacintoshandthefirstdeviceinthechain.
Thecableextender(partnumber01-06-053)hasa 50pinplug
connectoratonendanda 50pinsocketconnectorattheother
end.Thiscablewillreceivea cableterminatororperipheral
interfacecable,andplugintothenextdeviceinthechain.
Thecableterminator(partnumber01-06-052)connectstothe
50pinendoftheSCSIsystemcablewhenyouareusinga
MacintoshPlus.TheexternalterminatorisrequiredforSlideWriters
whichdonothaveinternalterminationfortheSCSIbus.The
terminatorisnota SCSIdevice.Itspurposeissimplytominimize
signalreflectionsandnoiseintheinterconnectingcables.
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SomeRulestoFollow
WhenYou.Connect
theSlideWriter
•BecertainthehostcomputerandSlideWriter'sACpowerisoff
beforeconnectingordisconnectingtheSCSIcables.
•Donotexceeda totalof6 meters(19.7feet)incombinedcable
lengthamongalldevicesontheSCSIbus.
•A numberofsuggesteddevicelayoutsareprovidedonthe
followingpage.EnsurethatyouterminatebothendsoftheSCSIbus
forwhicheverarrangementyoudecideupon.
•ChecktoseeifthehostcomputerhasinternalSCSIbus
termination.SomesystemssuchastheMacintoshPlusdonot,and
requireanexternalterminatorplugasdescribedabove.Never
doubleterminateeitherendoftheSCSIbus.
•TheSlideWriterhasinternalSCSIbustermination.Ifyoudecide
toinstalltheSlideWriterinthemiddleofthedevicechain,asin
Figure2-6,thenitsterminatorsmustberemoved.Refertopage39
ofthismanualforcompleteinstructions.
»Inordertoguaranteesecurecableconnectionsbetweendevices
youshouldfastentheinterlockingwireclipsorscrewsonthe
connectorends,andensurethatadequatestrainreliefisprovided
wherevercablesconnectintothedevices.
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SlideWriter
InstallationConfigurations
•ConnecttheSlideWriterontheSCSIBususingoneofthe
configurationsshowninthefollowingillustrations.
Single
Device
Setups
Figure2-4.SingleDeviceSetup,BothHostandSlideWriterTerminatedInternally
Figure2-3.SingleDeviceSetup,UnterminatedMacintoshPluswithCableExtender
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Multiple
Device
Setups
Figure2-5.RecommendedMultipleDeviceSetup,BothHostand
SlideWriterTerminatedInternally
Figure2-6.AlternateMultipleDeviceSetupwithSlideWriterUnterminated
andintheMiddleoftheDeviceChain
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OPERATORINSTRUCTIONS
Power-UpSequence
Figure3-1.POWERSwitchLocation
•LocatethePOWERSwitchontherearpanel.
•TurnontheSlideWriterbypressingtherighthalfofthe
POWERSwitch
TheDisplayPanelislocatedontopoftheSlideWriter.TheDisplay
Panelconsistsofeightindicatorlights,threeswitches,anda
two-digitLEDdisplay.AfterturningonthePOWERSwitchthe
SlideWriterwillbegina warm-upprocessduringwhichtheDisplay
Panellightswillflashrapidlyinvariouscombinationsforabouttwo
minutes.DuringthistimetheSlideWriterperformsinternaltestsand
calibratesthebrightnessoftheCRTtoensureconsistentcolor
balance.Whentheself-testandcalibrationarecomplete,the
SlideWriterwillbeep,thenruna calibrationroutineagain.
TheRED,GREEN,andBLUELightswillflash.
NOTEThe SlideWriter will periodically perform a calibration routine. This is a
normal operation which ensures the proper functioning of the
SlideWriter. It will not interfere with the imaging process.
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WhenonlytheREADYlightison,theself-testandcalibration
routineiscomplete.TwodasheswillappearintheCURRENT
EXPOSUREDisplayprovidedthatnofilmwasloadedoradvanced
sincepower-up.
IftheERRORorFAULTlightsflashandtheSlideWriterbeeps,
locatetheerrorcodedisplayedintheCURRENTEXPOSUREDisplay
andrefertopage30foranerrorexplanation.Althoughthe
SlideWriterisreadyforuseuponwarm-upcompletion
(approximatelytwotofourminutes),anhourwaitisrecommended
beforeimaginginordertoassurethemostconsistentcolors.
NOTE:It is not necessary nor recommended that the SlideWriter be turned
off overnight. However, it should be turned off if it is not used for
more extended periods of time.
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LoadingFilmThePentaxCameraisthefilmreceptaclefortheSlideWriter.It
allowsyoutotakeupto36highresolutionimagesperroll.
TheSlideWriterisoptimizedforKodakEktachromeASA10035mm
film.However,othertypeswithsimilarASAsettingsmayprovide
acceptableresults.
Figure3-2.MajorComponentsofthePentaxA300035mmCameraBack
TheSlideWritersupportsPolacolorHC35mminstantslidefilm.Refer
totheSlideWriter Utility Software User's Guide forinstructionson
loadingtheLUTandbrightnesstablesforthisfilmtype.
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