AGFA SLIDEWRITER, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...AGFA MATRIX DIVISION SLIDEWRITER Film Recorder ...

Page 2: ...TOR INSTRUCTIONS Power Up Sequence Loading Film Taking an Exposure Unloading Film SlideWriter MAINTENANCE General Maintenance SlideWriter Test Operations Running a Test Pattern Without Film Running a Test Pattern With Film REFERENCE System Description Components of SlideWriter SlideWriter System Overview Power Up and System Reset Function Numbers The SlideWriter Beeper Programming SCSI Device Addr...

Page 3: ...riter Terminated Internally Single Device Setup Macintosh Pius with Cable Extender Recommended Multiple Device Setup Both Host and SlideWriter Terminated Internally Alternate Multiple Setup with SlideWriter Unterminated and in the Middle of the Device Chain Power Switch Location Major Components of the Pentax A3000 35mm Camera Loading the Pentax A3000 35mm Camera Unloading the Pentax A3000 35mm Ca...

Page 4: ...loading film and taking an exposure on the SlideWriter Chapter 4 SlideWriter Maintenance Contains information on keeping your film recorder in proper working order and procedures for testing SlideWriter Chapter 5 Reference Contains a system overview a glossary and a description of function numbers and error codes Additional information regarding the software is contained in a separate booklet Slid...

Page 5: ...anding quality with both 2048 x 1366 2k and 4096 x 2732 4k resolutions software selectable The SlideWriter is designed to be used with any computer that uses a SCSI Small Computer System Interface interface The SlideWriter s functions may be controlled from the host computer IV ...

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Page 7: ...0 This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J Part 15 Class A of FCC rules The SlideWriter film recorder measures 17 7 length x 11 5 width x 35 8 height with wheels inches 450 x 292 x 910 mm It weighs 42 Ibs 19 kg Because the SlideWriter stands vertically 17 7 x 11 5 inches constitutes the required floor spac...

Page 8: ...Figure 1 2 SlideWriter Dimensions and External Features 3 ...

Page 9: ...fication This switch initiates a system reset and moves the filter wheel three colored glass lenses to the neutral position This allows selection of an internal function when the SlideWriter ready light 4 is on Pressing this switch displays the number of the function on the Current Exposure Display Press it repeatedly or hold it down to increase the displayed number to the function number desired ...

Page 10: ...mage These lights indicate which color is being recorded when the Record light is on When all three are off the wheel is in the neutral position When all three are on the wheel is changing from one color to another When the three signal lights flicker randomly the SlideWriter is performing an automatic intensity calibration This operates under three conditions During normal operation the displayed...

Page 11: ...lideWriter Two connectors are provided to permit looping through from the SlideWriter to another device on the SCSI bus The SCSI interface cable can be connected to either connector on the SlideWriter s Rear Panel Protects the electrical system of the unit It breaks the circuit when the current exceeds the rated value The fuse value is stamped in the serial number tag Input connector for line powe...

Page 12: ...Writer to the three pronged socket on the rear panel Ensure that the AC current provided matches the specification given on the SlideWriter s serial number tag Plug the three pronged male end into a standard AC power socket 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 in...

Page 13: ...igure 2 2 SCSI Interface Connectors and Cables This section provides you with instructions for connecting the SlideWriter onto the SCSI computer bus Two cables and an in line cable terminator are included in the SlideWriter accessory kit 8 ...

Page 14: ...n socket connector at the other end This cable will receive a cable terminator or peripheral interface cable and plug into the next device in the chain The cable terminator part number 01 06 052 connects to the 50 pin end of the SCSI system cable when you are using a Macintosh Plus The external terminator is required for SlideWriters which do not have internal termination for the SCSI bus The term...

Page 15: ...uter has internal SCSI bus termination Some systems such as the Macintosh Plus do not and require an external terminator plug as described above Never double terminate either end of the SCSI bus The SlideWriter has internal SCSI bus termination If you decide to install the SlideWriter in the middle of the device chain as in Figure 2 6 then its terminators must be removed Refer to page 39 of this m...

Page 16: ...on the SCSI Bus using one of the configurations shown in the following illustrations Single Device Setups Figure 2 4 Single Device Setup Both Host and SlideWriter Terminated Internally Figure 2 3 Single Device Setup Unterminated Macintosh Plus with Cable Extender 11 ...

Page 17: ...e Setups Figure 2 5 Recommended Multiple Device Setup Both Host and SlideWriter Terminated Internally Figure 2 6 Alternate Multiple Device Setup with SlideWriter Unterminated and in the Middle of the Device Chain 72 ...

Page 18: ...rm up process during which the Display Panel lights will flash rapidly in various combinations for about two minutes During this time the SlideWriter performs internal tests and calibrates the brightness of the CRT to ensure consistent color balance When the self test and calibration are complete the SlideWriter will beep then run a calibration routine again The RED GREEN and BLUE Lights will flas...

Page 19: ...e the error code displayed in the CURRENT EXPOSURE Display and refer to page 30 for an error explanation Although the SlideWriter is ready for use upon warm up completion approximately two to four minutes an hour wait is recommended before imaging in order to assure the most consistent colors NOTE It is not necessary nor recommended that the SlideWriter be turned off overnight However it should be...

Page 20: ...odak Ektachrome ASA 100 35mm film However other types with similar ASA settings may provide acceptable results Figure 3 2 Major Components of the Pentax A3000 35mm Camera Back The SlideWriter supports Polacolor HC 35mm instant slide film Refer to the SlideWriter Utility Software User s Guide for instructions on loading the LUT and brightness tables for this film type 75 ...

Page 21: ...e 5 Lay the leading end of film flat along the back of the camera so that the holes in the film fit over the sprocket teeth 6 and the spool teeth 7 Check that the film is properly placed and lays flat between the two guide rails 8 Take up any slack by rewinding the film into the cartridge Close the camera back using light pressure until it clicks shut Press the FUNCTION Switch on the SlideWriter u...

Page 22: ...tton located on the underside of the Pentax Camera If the button does not stay depressed keep it depressed until the next step is complete Unfold the rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow indicated in Figure 3 4 until the exposure counter returns to S Open the camera back by pulling up on the rewind knob Remove the film Press the FUNCTION Switch on the SlideWriter until a 2 appear...

Page 23: ...ations The SlideWriter operation can be tested at any time by running a test pattern without film Functions 6 and 7 or with film Functions 8 and 9 to test the unit s brightness calibration focus and other imaging characteristics The following text provides directions for running these tests NOTE Do not attempt to run test patterns while the SlideWriter is actively controlled by the host computer L...

Page 24: ...ing 2k is the default test pattern mode unless the host sends a prior resolution setting command If the pattern finishes without the ERROR or FAULT lights turning on the SlideWriter is working properly WARNING Do not press the FUNCTION and SELECT Switches simultaneously This causes the SlideWriter to activate a diagnostics routine At this time dr will appear in the Current Exposure Display Press t...

Page 25: ... 2k default or software specified Compare the test pattern with the equivalent factory test pattern received with the SlideWriter Verifies focus proper geometric and radiometric registration color registration and color balance In each colored or neutral section three subsections contain patterns of exposed and unexposed pixels pixel on pixel off patterns Verifies linearity focus and color registr...

Page 26: ...SlideWriter film recorder consists of the following components A Display Panel with Input Switches A monochrome Cathode Ray Tube CRT which acts as the light source for film exposure A color filter wheel which positions one of four filters red green blue or neutral across the optical path A 35mm camera which exposes the film to the CRT image and automatically advances the film A power supply and A ...

Page 27: ...of light The filter wheel electronically selects the color filter that the light will pass through and a lens focuses the light on the film The shutter in the film back opens to allow film exposure Images are created by exposing the film to each resolvable location along the scan line for the amount of time per color as specified by the incoming data After completing a color pass the filter wheel ...

Page 28: ...l from the host computer via the SCSI interface After the SlideWriter receives a REQUEST SENSE command to clear a fault or an error condition After the SlideWriter receives a Select Resolution with Reset command Upon a system reset the SlideWriter will perform the following Turns off all display lights Loads the delay time constant with zero Turns off and centers the CRT beam Rotates the filter wh...

Page 29: ... 90 degree rotation if enabled Disables exchange of coordinates if enabled Disables mirror imaging if enabled Disables 180 degree rotation if enabled Interrupts current command in progress The SlideWriter requires several seconds to complete a system reset due to the time it takes to rotate the filter wheel Do not issue any commands until a reset has had time to complete The READY light will go on...

Page 30: ...tane ously This causes the SlideWriter to activate a diagnostics rou tine At this time dr will appear in the Current Exposure Dis play Press the RESET Switch to return the SlideWriter to normal operation D i a g n o s t i c routines are to be performed only by trained qualified service personnel Initiating a diagnostics routine risks potential damage to the SlideWriter and voids warranties made by...

Page 31: ...ter functions Choose the function number that corresponds to the function desired The SlideWriter can perform the following functions 1 Load Film Select this function after loading film into the camera It causes the SlideWriter to Clear the end of film and no film flags Set the film present flag Move the film ahead to the first frame and Set the frame counter to one 2 Unload Film This function cau...

Page 32: ...order to reduce the amount of time consumed by the process The function lets the operator set up the SlideWriter device address on the SCSI interface to the host computer On power up the SlideWriter reads a default address from the DIP Switches inside the Display Panel Upon selecting this function the current device address will appear in the Current Exposure Display To leave this as the active ad...

Page 33: ...he CRT will display test pattern 0 but the shutter will remain closed during imaging 7 The CRT will display test pattern 1 but the shutter will remain closed during imaging 8 The SlideWriter will expose test pattern 0 on film 9 The SlideWriter will expose test pattern 1 on film 10 Set Frame Counter After selecting function 10 press FUNCTION again to increase the frame count in steps of one Press S...

Page 34: ...unction selection Four short beeps indicate that the SlideWriter has successfully I recorded an image A continuous repeating beep approximately once per second the Current Exposure display flashing once per second and a rod LED on the camera indicate that the SlideWriter is out of film Refer to page 19 of this manual to unload the film A warbled beep for two seconds indicates an error The beeper w...

Page 35: ...ll appear in the Current Exposure Display The default settings may be altered in the following way Turn off the SlideWriter Re setting the DIP switches does not affect the SlideWriter until the next power up so the unit should be off when the settings are changed Lift up the left edge of the black plastic strip just beneath the Display Panel by carefully using a small screwdriver This strip is the...

Page 36: ...ts select function number 5 while the SlideWriter is running To do this Press the FUNCTION Switch on the Display Panel holding it down until the number 5 appears in the Current Exposure Display Press the SELECT Switch An even number between 0 and 6 will appear representing the current SCSI address After 6 the display goes to zero and repeats the process Press the FUNCTION Switch again The number d...

Page 37: ... Byte Illegal SCSI Address Memory Fault SCSI Interface Fault CRT Beam Calibration Fault Filter Wheel Fault Table 5 3 Primary Error and Fault Code Interpretations When an error or fault occurs the SlideWriter emits a warbled beep every 15 seconds During the 15 second interval between warbled beeps and before the host processor sends a REQUEST SENSE command press the FUNCTION Switch to display a sec...

Page 38: ...ason for Error The SlideWriter received a command with an illegal parameter The command byte is contained in register H and the illegal parameter is contained in register L Problem Illegal Data Byte Secondary Code 01 Reason for Error The SlideWriter received and illegal run length code a length of zero This code is contained in register E and indicates a special function The function code INTENSIT...

Page 39: ...e number of lines per scan Secondary Code 08 Reason for error A non existent internal lookup table was requested Secondary Code 09 Reason for Error The SlideWriter received an illegal intensity assignment Secondary Code 0A Reason for Error The calculated horizontal endpoint was no longer within the digital image map when the image rotated by 90 degrees Register HL contains the horizontal start add...

Page 40: ...lure Secondary Code 00 01 Reason for Error Prior to imaging the SlideWriter verifies the checksums of various RAM data areas such as the color look up tables LUTs This code indicates corruption of one of these RAM data areas Secondary Code 02 to 07 Reason for Error On a power up or reset sequence the SlideWriter has detected a memory failure during its memory diagnostics tests Code 02 indicates an...

Page 41: ...0 the CRT beam is too bright Code 01 the CRT beam is too dim If the SlideWriter is unable to maintain proper CRT intensity contact your Matrix service representative Problem Filter Wheel Fault Secondary Code 00 to 05 Reason for Error The SlideWriter is experiencing problems in reliably moving the filter wheel 38 ...

Page 42: ...re is to carefully remove U1 and U2 from their respective DIP sockets on the Processor Board Figure 5 4 Side Cover Removal Side Cover Removal Remove the side cover by performing the following procedure Turn the SlideWriter off and disconnect the line cord and SCSI cable s Lay the unit on its side so that the camera back is on the left side and faces away form you Ensure that you lay the unit on a ...

Page 43: ...move the four flat head screws and flat washers that secure the Low Voltage Power Supply to the unit Save all hardware Remove the P8 Connector from the Processor Board Slide the low voltage power supply partially out of the unit and rest it on the CRT plate You now have service access to the Processor Board Terminator Chips U1 and U2 are located next to the 50 pin SCSI ribbon cable J1 on the Proce...

Page 44: ...the Power Supply module by replacing the four flat head screws and flat washers that you removed previously Replace the Side Cover as follows Position the cover matching the velcro like fasteners and replace the slotted screw Turn the SlideWriter upright and connect the line cord and SCSI cables Refer to page 12 for instructions on connecting the SlideWriter to the SCSI bus 41 ...

Page 45: ...n electron beam directed at a phosphor coated glass screen causes a point on the screen to glow As magnetic coils deflect the beam the point of light moves across the screen Variations in the intensity of the beam create a visible display on the screen During a check a sum of bits or bytes in a quantity of data ensuring that the data is accurate A set of 5 switches in a plastic box a Dual In line ...

Page 46: ...ally or manually Refer to page 29 In a binary number the bit representing the lowest exponent of 2 A table translating one set of values into another based on a known relationship SlideWriter LUT s compensate for non linear film sensitivity Different LUTs are required to produce similar results on different film types The component of the SlideWriter and of microcomputers which performs logic comp...

Page 47: ...values brightness tables brightness levels and Resets the system A sequence of operations the SlideWriter goes through when the user presses the RESET Switch Refer to page 25 for details Small Computer System Interface A standard data communication interface which allows high speed transmission of data from one device to another A host computer adapter or a peripheral controller or an intelligent ...

Page 48: ...functions 6 7 8 9 unload film Functions selecting Function Switch Glossary Illegal Command Illegal Data Byte Memory Fault Power Line Connection Power Up Instructions 1 7 31 4 6 32 3 34 35 15 15 28 16 19 5 29 29 30 28 30 29 30 28 27 4 42 35 35 37 7 13 Power Up Sequence Internal description Recording Images Reset Switch SCSI Interface cable part numbers connections to setting device address illegal ...

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