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REPAIR MANUAL
ProPalette 8K Series
Color Film Recorders
Includes models 8035, 8045, 8067
May 24, 2000
Americas Business Center
Technical Services
201 Burlington Road
Bedford MA 01730
TEL: 1.781.386.5309
FAX: 1.781.386.5988
© Copyright Polaroid Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved.
“Polaroid” and “ProPalette” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
All other product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Polaroid 8K Series ProPalette Film Recorders
Repair Manual
Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................9
Purpose of This Manual..........................................................................9
Manual Organization..............................................................................9
Other Service Documents.....................................................................10
Important Safety Instructions ...............................................................10
Electrostatic Discharge Warning..........................................................10
Note, Caution and Warning Conventions.............................................10
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
2 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
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2 Hardware Operating Information (continued)
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
Color Balance and Exposure for Negative Film................................ 47
Running a Self-Test........................................................................... 48
Redisplaying an Error Message.........................................................48
LCD Panel Messages............................................................................ 48
Setup Menu Reference.......................................................................... 50
Activating Monitor Mode.....................................................................51
Activating Monitor Mode Via Front Panel Buttons..........................51
Activating Monitor Mode Via Digital Board .................................... 51
Activating Monitor Mode Via LCD Menu........................................52
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2 Hardware Operating Information (continued)
Displaying or Changing the Stored Serial Number..............................52
Viewing the Stored Serial Number and Board Versions...................52
Serial Number Syntax........................................................................53
Changing the Stored Serial Number..................................................54
Viewing and Interpreting the Error Log...............................................54
Enabling and Disabling the Watchdog Timer.......................................54
3 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
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3 Theory of Operation (continued)
Keypad/LCD Interface.......................................................................... 75
LCD Menus .......................................................................................76
Exiting from Menus........................................................................... 76
Startup Messages...............................................................................76
Status Messages.................................................................................76
Film Tables........................................................................................77
Pacing Commands................................................................................77
4 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
Purpose ..............................................................................................79
Obtaining the Latest Firmware..........................................................79
Required Tools and Equipment ......................................................... 80
Upgrade Procedure with Parallel Cable.............................................81
Upgrade Procedure with SCSI Cable.................................................81
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
Purpose ..............................................................................................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
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4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics (continued)
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
5 Parts Replacement............................................................................121
Removal of the Front Bezel Assembly...............................................122
Installation of the Front Bezel Assembly ...........................................122
Removal of the LCD Keypad Assembly............................................123
Installation of the LCD Keypad Assembly......................................... 123
Removal of the LCD Panel.................................................................124
Installation of the LCD Panel.............................................................124
Removal of the Front Bezel Door.......................................................125
Installation of the Front Bezel Door...................................................125
Removal of the Power Switch ............................................................126
Installation of the Power Switch.........................................................126
Removal of the Camera Plate Assembly ............................................ 127
Installation of the Camera Plate Assembly......................................... 128
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5 Parts Replacement (continued)
Removal of the Camera Connector/Cable Assembly.........................128
Installation of the Camera Connector/Cable Assembly......................129
Removal of the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly .......................129
Installation of the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly....................130
Removal of the Stepper Motor ...........................................................131
Installation of the Stepper Motor........................................................ 132
Removal of the Autoluma Board Assembly....................................... 133
Installation of the Autoluma Board Assembly ...................................134
Removal of the Wheel Position Sensor (Photo Interrupter)...............134
Installation of the Wheel Position Sensor (Photo Interrupter)............136
Removal/Installation of the LCD Interface Cable..............................137
Removal/Installation of the Camera Cable Assembly........................137
Removal of the Electronics Drawer....................................................139
Installation of the Electronics Drawer................................................140
Removal of the Digital PC Board Assembly......................................140
Installation of the Digital PC Board Assembly ..................................141
Replacement of the Camera Power Fuse............................................141
Removal of the Analog PC Board ...................................................... 141
Installation of the Analog PC Board...................................................142
Removal of the Low Voltage Power Supply...................................... 142
Installation of the Low Voltage Power Supply...................................143
Removal of the Light Box Assembly .................................................143
Installation of the Light Box Assembly..............................................146
Disassembly of the CRT..................................................................... 149
Reassembly of the CRT......................................................................149
Removal of the Front Plate Assembly................................................150
Installation of the Front Plate Assembly.............................................150
Removal of the Filter Wheel...............................................................151
Installation of the Filter Wheel...........................................................151
Removal of the High Voltage Power Supply......................................152
Installation of the High Voltage Power Supply.................................. 152
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6 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
7 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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Introduction
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is intended to be a reference and training guide for authorized service
technicians who install, troubleshoot and repair the following Polaroid 8K Series
ProPalette Color Film Recorders:
• ProPalette 8035
• ProPalette 8045
• ProPalette 8067
Manual Organization
This manual is organized into seven sections:
1 ProPalette Description Describes the 8K Series ProPalette Color
Film Recorders, along with their features, components and
specifications.
2 Hardware Operating Information This section includes the setup,
operating and troubleshooting instructions provided to users in the 8K
Series ProPalette Hardware Manual (reproduced in this manual for
the convenience of service technicians).
3 Theory of Operation Detailed explanations of 8K Series ProPalette
system and component functions; for use in diagnosing problems and
performing other service.
4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Instructions for diagnosing image
defects, errors and other malfunctions, along with likely causes and
suggested corrective action.
5 Parts Replacement Instructions for replacing individual 8K Series
ProPalette components.
6 Using the Flash Manager Utility Description of the Flash Manager
utility program and instructions for using it to view and program 8K
Series ProPalette flash devices.
7 Schematic Drawings Major circuit board and interconnection
diagrams for use in troubleshooting.
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Other Service Documents
In addition to this manual, ProPalette service personnel should have access to the
following documents:
8K Series ProPalette Parts Catalog
8K Series ProPalette Hardware Manual
Palette Export Software User Guide
RasterPlus Software Manual
ProPalette Test Stand Manual (locations with appropriate equipment only)
Important Safety Instructions
When servicing a ProPalette film recorder, always take the following safety precautions:
• Read and understand all applicable service procedures before proceeding.
• Turn off and unplug the unit before servicing.
• When service procedures require the unit to be plugged in with the cover
off, take special care to avoid contact with high voltage connections, wires
and components.
Warning: The ProPalette Color Film Recorder has
hazardous internal voltages. Maintenance
operations, especially those performed with the
printer cover removed, should be performed
only by qualified service personnel.
Electrostatic Discharge Warning
ProPalette circuitry can be easily damaged by small, unnoticeable static discharges.
Always use an anti-static mat and wrist strap when removing the ProPalette cover or
when servicing the unit with the cover removed.
Note, Caution and Warning Conventions
The use of notes, cautions and warnings in this manual follows these conventions:
Note - Information that is essential to highlight.
Caution - Procedure or other information that, if not strictly observed, could result
in equipment damage.
Warning - Procedure or other information that, if not strictly observed, could result
in personal injury or loss of life
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1 8K Series ProPalette Description
The Polaroid 8K Series ProPalette models are a family of digital, photographic-quality
printers designed for the mid-range/professional color film recorder market. Operating
with either Windows or Macintosh platforms, they are ideal for mini-labs, audio-visual
departments, professional photographers and anyone else requiring detailed output,
faithfully rendered by a reliable, easy-to-operate film recorder.
The 8K Series ProPalette models include the following:
• Model 8035
• Model 8045
• Model 8067
Model 8035 Description
As implied by its designation, the Model 8035 uses a 35mm camera. The camera is
manufactured to Polaroid specifications by Ricoh. It produces 35mm format positive
(chrome) and negative (print) images.
The Model 8035 (Figure 1-1) provides professional quality, continuous-tone 35mm color
negatives and transparencies with up to 8192 horizontal and 5460 vertical pixels
resolution. The Model 8035 uses a 35mm camera which has a 43.53mm, f/6, six element
lens. Positive, negative and instant 35mm film can be used and a bulk roll film adapter is
available for high-volume applications.
Figure 1-1. 8K Series ProPalette Model 8035
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The standard 35mm camera back automatically loads, counts exposures, and rewinds at
the end of each roll of film. (There is an option for early rewind.) System setup and status
is indicated via the 20-character, 2-line LCD panel.
Model 8035 can be expanded to produce 4x5 or 6x7 images through the purchase of
accessory camera backs. (Adding the camera backs also requires factory realignment.)
Model 8045 Description
The 8K Series ProPalette Model 8045 (Figure 1-2) produces professional quality,
continuous-tone 4 x 5 images with up to 8192 horizontal and 6370 vertical pixels
resolution. The Model 8045 uses a 4x5 camera which has a 101mm, f/6.7, six element
lens. Positive, negative and instant 4 x 5 film can be used. System setup and status is
indicated via the 20-character, 2-line LCD panel.
Figure 1-2. 8K Series ProPalette Model 8045
Model 8045 includes a 35mm camera back which can replace the 4 x 5 camera back to
produce 35mm images. Additionally, Model 8045 can be expanded to produce 6 x 7
images through the purchase of the accessory 6 x 7 camera back. (Adding the camera
back also requires factory realignment.)
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Model 8067 Description
The Model 8067 (Figure 1-3) offers professional quality, continuous-tone 6 x 7 cm
images with up to 8182 horizontal and 6702 vertical pixels resolution. The Model 8067
uses a 6x7 camera which has a 74mm, f/5.5, six element lens. Positive and negative 6 x 7
film can be used. System setup and status is indicated via the 20-character, 2-line LCD
panel.
Figure 1-3. 8K Series ProPalette Model 8067
Model 8067 includes a 35mm camera back which can replace the 6 x 7 camera back to
produce 35mm images. Additionally, Model 8067 can be expanded to produce 4 x 5
images through the purchase of the accessory 4 x 5 camera back. (Adding the camera
back also requires factory realignment.)
8K Series ProPalette Factory Optimization
All 8K Series ProPalette film recorder models (8035, 8045, 8067) are factory-optimized
and matched to a specific camera during manufacture. Using a Polaroid Digital
Alignment Station at the factory assures that image quality, sizing, sharpness, location,
geometry and color saturation are all at peak level. These critical alignments result in
ideal match-ups between recorder and camera.
This process results in a film recorder with the highest level of precision which achieves
unprecedented image quality right out of the box. Each ProPalette model produces higher
resolution images than other film recorders in its product category.
Film Recorder Optics
The 8K Series ProPalette film recorders have a high-resolution, precision 7-inch CRT
with a proprietary anti-reflection and anti-static coating to render superb image sharpness
and purity. They also utilize custom optics with six element glass lenses and glass
dichroic filters to minimize spot size and maximize color saturation.
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Electronics
Auto-Luma /Auto-Chroma digital circuits automatically adjust brightness, luminance and
color balance. Digital geometry correction provides exacting straight lines and perfect
circles and eliminates pin cushioning, barreling and keystoning. Dynamic focus circuits
adjust the focus of the electron beam to assure consistent sharpness and clarity over the
entire image area. The system’s electronics adjust the focus of each image on the CRT
and use custom lookup tables for horizontal and vertical planes.
The 8K Series ProPalette provides 8000-line, continuously variable resolution for
recording images in their native, scanned resolution. This eliminates the image
degradation exhibited at lower resolutions and the need for time-consuming image
interpolation and decimation. The 8K Series ProPalette models are also designed for fast
printing: exposing a 35mm image at 4096 dpi requires less than 60 seconds.
The finished product is a 24-bit image with 36-bit color depth per pixel and 16.8 million
colors drawn from a palette of 68 billion colors. This results in smooth, ramped
backgrounds and accurate colors.
System Status LCD Panel
A 20-character, two line interactive LCD panel on the film recorder guides the user
through setup and also provides system status information during operation. A control
panel with a push-button menu system allows the user to send commands to the recorder.
Status/command functions are provided in choice of five languages and include:
• Storage of all setups in permanent
memory
• Image pixel dimensions displayed during
green exposure
• Firmware version and update status
• Automatic load/unload film status
• Detection of film jams/mis-thread
• Frames counted and frames available for
exposure
• Red/green/blue pass in progress
• Rewind film/advance film/remove
film/abort exposure
• Pacing indicators and waiting for host
warnings
• Previous error storage and information
retrieval
• Circuit board version information
• Unit serial number
• Calibration in progress
• SCSI ID, SCSI terminate settings
• Leader/no-leader selection
• Out-of film detection by end of roll or
frame count
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Ports
The 8K Series ProPalette models have four ports (Figure 1-4):
• Centronics parallel
• Synchronization IEEE 1284 style
• SCSI-1
• RJ-11 serial (available to service personnel only)
Figure 1-4. ProPalette Ports
Software and Interface Accessory Kits
The software provided in the Windows and Macintosh accessory kits is designed
specifically for ProPalette film recorders. Accessory kits are purchased separately.
ColorTune software matches the image seen on the computer monitor to the final image
created by the Propalette. This allows the user to perform more accurate previewing when
making adjustments to color and tone scale. ColorTune also enables the user to customize
film look-up tables to their individual workstation to obtain specific results.
Palette Export, an Adobe Photoshop export plug-in module allows printing directly from
Photoshop to produce continuous tone images quickly and simply.
The recorders can be networked with Palette for Windows (including Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT) and Palette for Macintosh. These software kits include
RasterPlus drivers.
All 8K ProPalette software has been tested for year-2000 compliance.
Accessory kits also include the appropriate cables for connecting the ProPalette film
recorder to Windows or Macintosh platforms.
The accessory kits are described in more detail in the following sections. For the PID
number associated with each kit, see Table 1-1 on page 17.
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Palette for Windows Kit
The Palette for Windows kit (for Windows 95, 98 and NT) consists of the following:
•
••
• RasterPlus for Windows. A print manager, including a queue feature for unattended
printing.
•
••
• ColorTune2 for Windows. Matches the film recorder output to the monitor image.
(This software is not included with the initial product release, but is available from the
Polaroid Web site. ColorTune2 for Windows will be included with later releases.)
•
••
• Polaroid Palette Export. Plug-in module compatible with Adobe Photoshop and
other popular image processing applications
•
••
• Parallel cable. Allows ProPalette to be connected to the PC via a parallel port.
RasterPlus for Macintosh Kit
The Raster Plus for Macintosh accessory kit is for use with G3 PowerMac systems, and it
provides Postscript compatibility. This kit includes the following:
•
••
• RasterPlus for Macintosh. A file-print and Postscript-compatible driver.
•
••
• Scheduler. A print-spooling utility allowing deferred printing.
•
••
• Palette Export for Macintosh. A plug-in for exporting images directly from
Photoshop.
•
••
• SCSI cable and terminator. Allows ProPalette to be connected to a Macintosh or
added to an existing SCSI chain.
Palette ColorTune for Macintosh is under development and currently not included in the
Raster Plus for Macintosh kit.
Palette for Macintosh Kit
The Palette for Macintosh accessory kit is for use with older 68K-based Macintosh
systems and does not provide Postscript compatibility. This kit includes the following:
•
••
• Palette for Macintosh. A chooser-level printer driver for all Macintosh computers
•
••
• SiPrint Assistant. A spooling utility for unattended printing.
•
••
• Palette Export for Macintosh. A plug-in for exporting images directly from
Photoshop
•
••
• SCSI cable and terminator. Allows ProPalette to be connected to a Macintosh or
added to an existing SCSI chain.
Palette ColorTune for Macintosh is under development and currently not included in the
Raster Plus for Macintosh kit.
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Accessory Kit PID Numbers
ProPalette software/interface components are summarized in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. ProPalette Software/Interface Matrix
Name Vendor
Operating
System Description or Comments PID No.
Palette for Windows Kit
(includes the three items below)
Polaroid Windows Driver kit; includes parallel
cable
101333
RasterPlus for Windows Graphx Windows File-Print manager. Provides
PostScript & Queue capability
Polaroid Palette Export for
Windows
Polaroid Windows Photoshop export plug in
Palette ColorTune2 for Windows
(not included with initial release)
Polaroid Windows Matches output to monitor by
adjusting film tables
Palette for Windows Upgrade
Polaroid Windows
Intended for owners upgrading
to Windows 95 / 98 / NT;
includes all software in Palette
for Windows Kit above, but
does
not
include parallel cable;
requires RasterPlus 1.x or later
101330
RasterPlus for Macintosh Kit
(includes the two items below)
Polaroid Macintosh
Driver kit for Power PC. (OS
7.5 or later, excluding 8.0);
includes SCSI cable and
terminator
100197
RasterPlus for Macintosh &
Scheduler
Graphx Macintosh Driver and batching utility
Palette Export for Macintosh Polaroid Macintosh Photoshop export plug-in
RasterPlus for Macintosh
Upgrade
Graphx Macintosh
Driver upgrade for owners
moving to RasterPlus for
Macintosh; includes all software
in the RasterPlus for Macintosh
Kit above, but does
not
include
SCSI cable or terminator.
101332
Palette for Macintosh Kit
(includes the three items below)
Polaroid
Macintosh
V7.6 or later
Driver kit for older 68K-based
Macintosh; not Postscript-
compatible.
623879
Palette for Macintosh & SiPrint
Assistant
Macintosh Driver and batching utility
Palette Export for Macintosh Polaroid Macintosh Photoshop plug-in utility
Palette ColorTune for Macintosh Polaroid Macintosh
Film table tuner (matches output
to monitor)
This table is subject to change without notice.
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8K Series ProPalette Feature Summary
Feature Description Benefit
Custom optics Custom 6 element glass lenses;
35mm - 43.53mm, f/6; 4x5 -
101mm, f6.7; 6x7 - 74mm,
f/5.5; dichroic filters which
combine high transmittance
with sharp color cut-off; custom
CRT faceplate optics
Minimized spot size and
maximized color saturation
Automatic exposure
and color balance
control
Electronics for automatically
setting optimum brightness and
color balance before exposure
of each image
Bright images and accurate
colors
Geometry correction Automatic digital correction of
geometry and linearity to
eliminate pincushion, barrel and
keystoning
Distortion-free images with
straight lines and round
circles
Dynamic focus
adjustment
Automatic electronic focus of
the image on the CRT using a
lookup table customized for that
unit
Consistent clarity and
sharpness over entire image
area
High-resolution, 7-
in. CRT
Precision CRT with proprietary
anti-reflection / anti-static
coating
Consistent clarity and
sharpness
8K resolution Variable resolution with up to :
8192 horizontal and 5460
vertical pixels (35mm camera);
8192 horizontal and 6370
vertical pixels (4 x 5 camera);
8192 horizontal and 6702
vertical pixels ( 6 x 7 camera)
Clearly defined details and
text
36-bit color depth 24-bit images with precision of
36 bits per pixel
Printing in 16.8 million
colors, from a palette of 68
billion colors
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Feature Description Benefit
LCD display on
front panel
20-character x two-line
interactive display provides
setup and status information
Easy to learn operation and
immediate understanding of
current status for efficiency
and productivity
Flash memory 4-megabyte DRAM, 512-
kilobyte flash memory
Fast, simple upgrading of
firmware and product
enhancements
Multiple film
formats
Software and hardware support
for 35mm, 4x5, 6x7 and 35mm
bulk camera backs; camera-
specific film tables for multiple
E6, C-41, and Polaroid instant
films are included
Flexibility to handle
expanding or changing
imaging needs
Film tables Custom film tables for over 50
different 35mm, 120/220, and
4x5 films
Provide maximum flexibility
for wide variety of film while
maintaining color and
exposure accuracy
Self diagnostics Unit performs a self-diagnostics
routine at startup. Routine can
also be initiated via the keypad
or host computer, if necessary
Helps isolate problems
quickly and without special
tools or software
CRT access door Access to internal CRT from
beneath recorder
Allows easy cleaning of CRT
face
No potentiometer
adjustments
Manual optimization
unnecessary
Fast, automated, accurate
calibration of individual units
Operating and
service history
stored in memory
Total exposures, film type used
for each, service history
information recorded in
nonvolatile memory for
reference
Up-to-date operating and
service history available to
service technicians
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System Specifications
CRT
High resolution 7" CRT with anti-reflection & anti-static coating
Optics
All models - custom 6-element glass lenses:
35mm - 43.53mm, f/6
4x5 - 101mm, f/6.7
6x7 - 74mm, f/5.5
Glass dichroic filters
Custom CRT face plate optics
Image precision
Automatic exposure and color balance control
Geometry correction
Dynamic focus circuitry
Image quality
Any resolution up to a maximum resolution of 8192 horizontal x 5460
vertical lines (35mm); 8192 horizontal x 6370 vertical lines (4 x 5); 8182
horizontal x 6702 vertical lines (6 x 7)
Color depth
36 bits per pixel (12 bits per color)
16.8 million colors per image from of a 68 billion color palette
LCD Display/Controls
20 character by 2 line interactive LCD display, 4-button command keys
Hardware
requirements
PC environment:
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Pentium class 150 mHz or faster processor
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32 MB of RAM (64 MB for Windows NT)
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15 MB program and 30 MB swap disk space
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Windows 95; Windows 98; or Windows NT
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DOS required for firmware upgrade utility
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Parallel port or SCSI adapter card required
Macintosh environment: (Non-Power PC)
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Palette for Macintosh
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68K based Macintosh computer
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System 7.6 or higher
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SCSI interface
Macintosh environment (Power PC)
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RasterPlus for Macintosh
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Mac OS 7.5 or later (excluding OS 8.0)
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PowerPC class processor
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40 MB of RAM
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10 MB of program and 30 MB of hard drive space
Unix environment:
Supported through third party manufacturer
Memory
4 MB DRAM for printer memory, 512 KB flash memory for firmware and
camera optimization data storage
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