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Polaroid ProPalette 8K 8045 Repair Manual

Polaroid ProPalette 8K 8045 Repair Manual (184 pages)

ProPalette 8K Series Color Film Recorders

Brand: Polaroid | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 2.37 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Contents

9
Introduction

9
1 8K Series Propalette Description

11
- Model 8035 Description
  11
- Model 8045 Description
  12
- Model 8067 Description
  13
- 8K Series Propalette Factory Optimization
  13
- Film Recorder Optics
  13
- Electronics
  14
- System Status LCD Panel
  14
- Ports
  15
- Software and Interface Accessory Kits
  15
  - Palette for Windows Kit
    16
  - Rasterplus for Macintosh Kit
    16
  - Palette for Macintosh Kit
    16
  - Accessory Kit PID Numbers
    17
- 8K Series Propalette Feature Summary
  18
- System Specifications
  20
Hardware Operating Information

22
- Installation Quickstart
  22
  - Unpack the Box
    22
  - Position the Film Recorder
    22
  - Connect the Film Recorder
    23
  - Connection Tips
    26
  - Install the Software
    26
  - Configure Rasterplus for Macintosh
    27
  - Configure Rasterplus for Windows
    27
Hardware Operating Information (Continued)

27
- Terminating the Propalette Internally
  28
- Changing the Propalette SCSI ID
  29
- Controls, Indicators and Connectors
  30
  - Front (Without Camera)
    30
  - Keypad
    31
- Using the 35Mm Camera Back
  31
  - 35Mm Camera Back Description
    31
  - Loading 35 MM Film
    32
- Using the 4X5 Camera Back
  33
  - Loading 4X5 Film
    34
- Using the 6X7 Camera Back
  35
  - Loading 6X7 Film
    35
- Locking the Film Type Via the Keypad
  40
- Locking the Camera Type Via the Keypad
  41
- Bulk Camera Support
  41
- Leaving a Film Leader
  41
- Making Exposures
  42
- Removing Exposed Film
  43
- Rewinding a Partially Exposed Roll
  43
- Advancing Film
  43
- Removing and Replacing the 35Mm Camera Back
  43
- Enhanced Information Display
  44
- Artifact Warning Indicators
  44
- Hardware Configuration Display
  45
- High Density Grids
  45
- Protecting the CRT and Camera from Dust
  45
- Cleaning the CRT Face
  45
- Cleaning the Camera Lens
  46
- Testing the Hardware Installation
  46
- Troubleshooting Hardware and Film Problems
  47
- LCD Panel Messages
  48
- Setup Menu Reference
  50
- Activating Monitor Mode
  51
2 Hardware Operating Information (Continued)

52
Theory of Operation

55
- Design Objectives
  55
  - Image Quality Objectives
    55
  - Manufacturability and Serviceability
    55
  - Cpu
    56
  - Deflection and Geometry Control
    56
  - Sharpness Control
    56
  - Exposure Control
    56
- Propalette Major Systems
  57
- Exposure System
  59
  - Exposure Sequence
    59
  - Exposure System Components
    59
  - Power Supply
    60
- Digital Board
  62
  - Digital Board Circuits
    62
  - Digital Board Components
    62
  - Digital Board Functional Groups
    64
  - Group 1 Functions
    65
  - Group 2 Functions
    65
  - Group 3 Functions
    65
  - Group 4 Functions
    66
- Analog Board
  67
- Slowscan Description and Imaging Sequence
  68
  - Grid for Deflection
    69
  - Video DAC Data Generation
    69
  - Exposure Summary
    70
- Flash Description
  70
  - Flash Data Organization
    70
  - Programs for Reading and Writing the Flash
    71
- Autoluma Process
  72
- Firmware Description
  73
  - Downloading New Firmware
    73
  - General Description
    73
- Camera Back Interface
  73
Theory of Operation (Continued)

73
- Keypad/Lcd Interface
  75
  - LCD Menus
    76
  - Exiting from Menus
    76
  - Startup Messages
    76
  - Status Messages
    76
  - Film Tables
    77
- Pacing Commands
  77
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

78
- Recommended Diagnostic Sequence
  78
- Utility Program Summary
  78
- Connecting to the Service FTP Site
  78
- Inspection and Cleaning
  79
- Firmware Upgrade
  79
- Propalette Startup Diagnostics and Tests
  83
- Test Image Exposure Sequence
  85
- Monitor Mode
  85
- Error Message Redisplay
  85
- Serial Communication Cable
  86
  - Purpose
    86
  - Required Equipment
    86
  - Wiring Diagram
    86
- Digital Board Diagnostics (FPDIAG) Via Host Computer
  86
  - Required Tools and Equipment
    87
  - Test Procedure
    87
- PCPLUS Configuration
  88
- Uploading and Running a Hex File
  89
  - Purpose
    89
  - Required Tools and Equipment
    89
  - Procedure
    89
- Digital Board Interface Test
  93
  - Purpose
    93
  - Required Tools and Equipment
    93
  - Test Procedure
    93
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics (Continued)

93
- Analog Board Voltage Test
  95
  - Purpose
    95
  - Required Tools and Equipment
    95
  - Test Procedure
    95
- Analog Board Functional Test Via Host Computer
  96
  - Purpose
    96
  - Required Tools and Equipment
    96
  - Test Procedure
    96
  - Analog Board Functional Test Troubleshooting
    98
  - Parallel Port Hardware Test
    98
  - SCSI Interface Hardware Test
    98
- Image Evaluation
  98
  - Purpose
    98
  - Required Tools and Equipment
    98
  - Printing the Test Images
    98
- Error Logging (ERRSTAT.EXE)
  99
  - Error Classes and Messages
    100
  - Error Log Data
    101
  - Running ERRSTAT.EXE
    102
  - Sample Report
    102
  - Board Versions
    103
- Error Message and Symptom Tables
  104
  - LCD Panel Error Messages
    105
  - Host System Error Messages
    107
  - Host System Plug-In Symptoms
    109
  - Operation and Performance Symptoms
    111
  - Image Quality Symptoms
    115
  - Diagnostic (FPDIAG) Error Message Tables
    116
Parts Replacement

121
5 Parts Replacement (Continued)

128
Using the Flash Manager Utility

153
- Propalette Flash Device Description
  153
- Flash Manager Description
  153
- Running Flash Manager
  154
  - Requirements
    154
  - Starting and Using Flash Manager
    155
  - Reloading Firmware
    155
  - Switching between Virtual Flash Devices
    156
  - Erasing the Entire Virtual Flash
    156
  - Erasing a Single Code Block
    157
  - FLASHMAN Menu Options
    158
  - FLASHMAN Common Code Blocks
    158
  - VFO Code Blocks
    158
  - VF1 Code Blocks
    159
Schematic Drawings

160
- Digital Board Schematics
  161
- Analog Board Schematics
  170
- Autoluma Board Schematic
  178
- Keypad Board Schematic
  179
- Power Fail Fix Schematic
  180
- Interconnection Diagram
  181
Index

182

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