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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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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