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Repair Manual
Macro 5 SLR Camera
October 1998
Rev replaces September 1996
Americas Business Center
Technical Services
201 Burlington Road
Bedford MA 01730
TEL: 1.781.386.5309
FAX: 1.781.386.5988
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Purpose of this Manual ................................ ..... 3 Organization of this Manual .............................. 3 Other Documents Required for Service ............ 3 List of Illustrations ................................ ............. 4 Section 1. Camera Description ......................... 6 Section 2. Theory of Operation ......................... 20 ................................ ..... 27 Section 4. Troubleshooting ............................... 33 .........................
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Purpose of this Manual This service manual is intended as a reference guide for Polaroid and Polaroid authorized service personnel. Organization of this Manual Camera Description. applications. Theory of Operation. components function during the picture-taking sequence. Procedures for calibrating various camera components after replacement. Troubleshooting. malfunctions and determining corrective action. Parts Replacement. Schematic Diagrams. Electronic schematics to assist in troubleshooti
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Section 1. Camera Description ................................ ................................ ........... 8 Figure 1-2 Macro 5 SLR Features ................................ ................................ .......... 10 Figure 1-3 Control Panel ................................ ................................ ......................... 1 4 Section 2. Theory of Operation Figure 2-1 Camera Setup ................................ ................................ ........................ 23 Figure 2
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Figure 5-8 S1/S2 PC Board ................................ ................................ ..................... 53 Figure 5-9 Control Panel ................................ ................................ ......................... 55 Figure 5-10 Logic PC Board ................................ ................................ .................... 58 Figure 5-11 Camera back ................................ ................................ ........................ 60 Figure 5-12 Encoder Plate an
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Section 1. Camera Description ................................ ............................. 7 General ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 8 Features ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 9 Camera ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 9 Control Panel .................
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When servicing the Macro 5 SLR camera, always follow basic safety precautions. CAUTION SKIN, WIPE IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND WASH THE AREA WITH PLENTY CIRCUMSTANCES, KEEP THE JELLY AWAY FROM ANIMALS, AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH CLOTHING AND FURNITURE, AS DISCARDED MATERIALS STILL 7 CONTAIN SOME OF THE CAUSTIC JELLY. MATERIALS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND THE MOUTH AND EYES. KEEP DISCARDED OF WATER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UNDER ALL SOME OF THIS JELLY ON YOUR THE FILM PACK. IF YOU SHOULD ACCIDENTLY GET CAU
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General The Polaroid Macro 5 SLR (Figure 1-1) is a fully automatic, close-up portable camera. It is designed for medical and dental documentation, quality control, law enforcement, and other applications that The Macro 5 SLR has two built-in electronic flash units that provide even automatically sets the camera for correct exposure at all magnification settings. The Macro 5 SLR produces automatic exposures at: • 0.2x (20%) • 0.4x (40%) • 1x (100%) • 2x (200%) • 3x (300%) The lens for each expos
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Features Camera Basic Macro 5 SLR features include: (Figure 1-2) • Camera Back (Film Holder) • Film Door Release Button • Built-In Electronic Flash Units • Lens • Dual Light • Viewfinder • Grid Screen in Viewfinder • T ripod or • Battery Compartment Door • Battery Compartment (inside hand grip) • Right/Left Hand Grips • Magnification Selector Knob • Shutter (S1) Button Table 1-1 describes the Macro 5 SLR features. Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features Feature
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Grip Figure 1- 2 Macro 5 SLR Features 10 Control Panel (inside grip) Compartment Battery Viewfinder Door Compartment Battery Selector Magnification Door Camera Back Button Film Door Release Camera Back Aim Light Rangefinder Lens Flash Electronic Flash Electronic Left Hand Grip Right Hand (Aim Light) Rangefinder Shutter Button Macro 5 SLR Camera Repair Manual
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Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features ( Cont’d) Feature Description Two The two built-in electronic flash units Electronic Flash Units provide even illumina tion at all magnification settings. Either flash unit can be turned off if side lighting is needed to show texture or elevation. Note: The light output from the remaining flash unit sure. Both built-in electronic flash units can also be turned off and auxil
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Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features ( Cont’d) Feature Description Battery Compartment Door The battery compartment slides open to replace the four (4) Alkaline batteries in the The batt AA batteries that provides power for the dual-light rangefinder. Note: Alkaline batteries (Standard or rechargeable) are recommended. Rechargeable also be used. Right/Left Hand Grips The r ight/left hand grips allow the operator t
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Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features ( Cont’d) Feature Description Red Shutter (S1) Button The red shutter (S1) b ranging lights and actuates the shutter and the flash unit/s when pressed. Pressing the button lightly turns on the camera and the two ranging lights used to focus the camera. Note: The two ranging lights stay on as long as the button is lightly pressed. If the button is released, the two ranging lights
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Control Panel Figure 1-3 shows the Macro 5 SLR control panel. Table 1-2 describes its features. Reset Button Flash Control Magnification Date/Time Selector Button/Status Lights Indicators Buttons Power Button Lighten/Darken Picture Date/Time Controls Counter Low Battery Status Light RS232 Auxiliary Flash Receptacle Figure 1- 14 3 Control Panel Receptacle Display Macro 5 SLR Camera Repair Manual
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Table 1-2. Control Panel Features Featur e Description Turns the camera On. The flash units begin charging. The camera turns off if the power button is pressed again, or after 30 seconds of inactivity. Note : The camera can also be turned on by slightly pressing the shutter (S1) button. y Status Light Flash Control Selectively turns the flash units on or off. Button/Status lights (Normally both flash units are turned on.) The red charging status light above th
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Table 1-2. Control Panel Features ( Cont’d) Feature Description Lighten/Darken Controls Makes the picture lighter or darker. Each setting increases or decreases exposure by 1/3 f-stop. The center light is the nominal setting. Pressing the white arrow lightens the picture (increases exposure); pressing the black arrow darkens the picture (decreases exposure). Magnification Status Lights Lights up to indicate the select
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Table 1-2. Control Panel Features ( Cont’d) Feature Description Auxiliary Flash Receptacle Standard PC socket for an auxiliary flash. Notes: • An electronic flash must be used for auxiliary lighting. use tungsten, halogen, or fluorescent lights. • bined with auxiliary lighting. • Test exposures may be needed to determine the proper lighten or darken setting for correct exposure. Date/Time Display Displays the selected
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Specifications Operating Power Ranging Lights: Four (4) AA Alkaline batteries (standard or rechargeable) Camera: Film pack battery. Flash Unit Two built-in flash units. Shutter Speed Fixed (1/50 second). Polaroid Film Types Polaroid High Definition. 990 Grid 0 Note: These high-speed (ISO640/29 ) film types are balanced for electronic 0 flash and daylight (5500 produce positive color prints. Camera Back Modified Note: Never subs Five printable type of date sequences: • No Print Mode - - - • M
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Specifications ( Cont’d) Magnification: Depth 2 3 length of field 52in f/20 26in f/34 9.9in f/47 4.8in f/67 3.1in f/100 Viewfinder Built-in grid screen for consistent framing of subjects. Rangefinder Dual-lights Camera returns to custom settings for each magnification when it is turned on. Weight 4 lbs. (1.8kg) Height - Width - Depth - Accessories Polarizer Kit: Reduces reflections from flash units when taking pictures of glossy or glass subjects. Fluorescein Kit: For external ophthalmic ph
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Section 2. Theory of Operation Operation ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 21 Camera Setup ................................ ................................ ................................ . 21 Picture Taking ................................ ................................ ................................ . 24 20 Macro 5 SLR Camera Repair Manual
