REFERENCE SECTION

This section lists all of the functions of the Starlite Colorhead, organized by the menu each appears in. Other functions and aspects of operation are also included.

This section begins with several reference sheets outlining various features of the Starlite Colorhead, such as the different types of filtration offsets used in the Starlite, a keypad layout drawing describing the purpose of each if its keys, and a "map" of the menu structure of the Starlite's control system.

Please refer to the main table of contents in this manual to help find a specific item.

STARLITE 55 MENUS

STARLITE COLORHEAD FLOW OF FILTRATION OFFSETS

The Starlite Colorhead features several different types of filtration and density offsets to make operation easier. To fully gain the benefit of these offsets, it helps to know how each type affects that light output of the colorhead. Below is a chart depicting all of the different offsets and how they are added up to get from the filter pack numbers entered at the keypad to the actually light emitted from the head.

STARLITE MAIN SCREEN OPERATIONS

This section covers the operation of the keys on the keyboard - how to use them and what they are used for. The main screen information is also explained.

Lamp On and Off Control

Use to turn the lamps on and off. When in white light mode the lamps turn off immediately. When the Starlite is in filtered color mode, the lamps will only turn off if the head is on perfect color. This may cause a delay of a few seconds, which is normal.

Exposure time Entry

Use to enter an exposure time in seconds. The allowable range is from .1 to 999.9, however we recommend keeping the exposure time above 1 second for optimum performance. NOTE: the displayed density will change when the exposure time is changed unless the Time to Density Correction preference is Inactive. See the section for the Starlite Preferences menu.

Making an Exposure

Use to start an exposure. An exposure starts with the lamps turning on for a split second before the Starlite's shutter opens. When the shutter opens, the internal timer will start to count down to 0 (zero), clicking every second for dodging and burning. The print counter will count up or down one exposure, depending on the how the print counter target is set.

Be sure that the head is not in White Light mode when making an exposure. If the display reads "FILTERS OUT," simply press to return to filtration mode. Also, be sure the color filtration is set before trying to start an exposure. If the filtration is not set when is pressed, the colorhead will beep and the keypad's display will read "FILTERS NOT SET." This indicates that the filters are in an unknown state. This is remedied by entering a color correction value for any of the Density, Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow settings. Another quick way to do this is to turn the lamps on, then off, by pressing twice.

Density Entry

To enter a new density value press , enter the numerical value for the new density and press . You can also adjust the density by pressing and then using or to increase or decrease the density value. When you press the light will come on, the colorhead will adjust for the new density, and the light will turn off. If the light source can not make the density change, the exposure time will be adjusted automatically to make up for the rest of the density change using time.

Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Filtration Entry

The CMY values can be entered using , and . The operation is identical for all three color channels. Press the appropriate color key and then enter the numerical value for the filtration, or use or to increment or decrement the value. Press to complete the filtration entry. The lamps will turn on as the filtration is set, turning off only after a perfect filtration is reached. A few seconds delay while this occurs is normal. The light source does have limits on the filtrations it can reach, and if you enter a value outside the limits the filtration will be adjusted to the closest value it can reach. The limit values (maximum filtration values) will also change depending on what the various offsets are set to. NOTE: The CMY values are always normalized to the lowest filtration value (usually cyan). One of the three colors will always be forced to 0 and be indicated by a '--'in the display.

Print Counter Operation

On the main screen, the current print count is displayed. The count may be reset using the print count selection in the main menu. The print counter can count up or down depending on your preference. For example if you want to make 10 prints, you can enter a quantity 10 in the main menu, which will tell the Starlite you want to make ten prints. Each exposure will decrement the count on the main screen until the count reaches 0 (zero). Upon reaching 0 the keypad beeps three times to let you know the 10 prints are done. Entering a value of 0 (zero) into the counter will cause it to merely keep track of the number of prints made thereafter. With each exposure the count will increment until the count reaches 999 when the count stops.

Job memory Save

The Starlite currently has 250 job memory channels that can be used to store specific print jobs. The information stored is the D,C,M, and Y filtration settings, exposure time, emulsion number, and f-stop. The f-stop is used only for the operators reference and is not used in any of the calculations. To save a job press . You will be prompted for a job number: enter a five digit number of your choice, then press . If that number is already in use you will be asked if you would like to over-write the old job information. Next you will be prompted for a f-stop value, you may enter a f-stop value if you wish, it will be displayed when the job is recalled. It is a good practice to always save the setup during test printing to ensure that you are printing with the latest print data.

Job Memory Recall

To recall or load a job that was previously saved press . You will be prompted to enter a job number. Enter the job number and press . If a previously-stored job by that number is not found the display will show "DOESN'T EXIST, TRY AGAIN." When a job is recalled the light will turn on and the filtration will be put in, as the recalled f-stop is displayed for a few seconds. The display will then go back to the main screen and light will turn off. The Starlite is now ready for printing.

LCD Display and Key Backlights Control

Use to turn the keypad backlighting on and off. When off, the expose and display keys are dimly lit so you can easily find them in the dark. On the back of the keypad you may adjust the backlights brightness with the small adjustment knob. The LCD display contrast can be adjusted on the back of the keypad with a small slotted screwdriver. Large changes in room temperature may cause the display contrast to change.

Density Probe Operation

The baseboard Density Probe is primarily used to keep the colorhead density calibrated. An 8x10 print that prints at D64 should also yield the same print density when enlarged to 11x17 and the density should still read D64, the difference is measured by the Starlite, which needs to make up for the light falloff by increasing the time or increasing the light output. This adjustment is done using the Density Probe. When you click on the Density Probe button, the lamps will turn on while the density at the baseboard is measured. During this time, the keypad will display the word "PROBING..." in the upper left area of the screen. The probing cycle will finish automatically when a stable probe reading is taken. At that time the lamps will be adjusted to the correct density and then the lamps will switch off. Refer to Density Probe Manual for further information.

STARLITE MAIN MENU

PRESS (MENU) TO ACCESS THIS MENU.

1: RELOAD PRINT COUNTER - QUANTITY: 0

2: EMULSION - EMUL#: 0

3: SELECT LENS - LENS: 50

4: PROCESS - PROC#:0

5: STARLITE PREFERENCES

6: STARLITE CALIBRATION

7: STARLITE MAINTENANCE

8: STARLITE DIAGNOSTICS

9: DODGE & BURN BEEPS

10: PRINT MODE - (COLOR)

->1: RELOAD PRINT COUNTER - QUANTITY: 0

To set the print counter target press while this menu option is displayed next to the "->" prompt. Enter a value of 0 (zero) will make the print counter count up from 0 to a maximum of 999. Entering a target value other than 0 will make the counter count down from the target value to 0. Upon reaching count=0 the keypad beeps three times to indicate the print run is finished.

->2 : EMULSION - EMUL#: 0

This menu selection allows the user to select an Emulsion channel or Edit Emulsion offsets. Enter the appropriate emulsion number, and press to view it, then press again to load that emulsion. On exit the light source will adjust itself for the new emulusion.

To edit an emulsion, enter the emulsion number first, then press to start the edit mode. The cursor will then move from left to right across the screen starting with density, press after each offset is entered or to retreat one value to the left. Press when the cursor is flashing on the emulsion number to exit. There are a total of 25 emulsions that can be accessed.

->3 : SELECT LENS - LENS: 50

This menu item displays the current lens that Starlite is using to apply lens color and density offsets for. It should match the lens that is displayed when is pressed. Use this menu item for scrolling through the lens list to select a lens for applying the color and density offsets. These offsets work in a similar manner as emulsion offsets. Each emulsion has a set of offsets and similarly each lens has a set of offsets.

->4 : PROCESS - PROC#: 0

Allows selection of which Process offset will be used in current operation. Process offsets are generally used to correct for the small changes in print color balance caused by processor chemical changes. The Starlite features nine different Process offsets in case your colorhead is making prints that are fed into multiple processors in your lab.

->5 : STARLITE PREFERENCES

Selecting "PREFERENCES" from the main menu will get you into this sub-menu . From the Preferences menu you may adjust the Starlite 55's factory-set preferences, such as: maximum lamp power level, whether the density number increases or decreases with increasing light output, etc. NOTE: you must press exit the Preferences menu.

->6 : STARLITE CALIBRATION

Selecting "CALIBRATION" from the main menu will get you into this sub-menu. To make day-to-day and other periodic color balance adjustments, use the selections in this menu. Some of the items you can adjust are the Master Color Balance (VCNA balance) and Process corrections.

->7 : STARLITE MAINTENANCE

Selecting "MAINTENANCE" from the main menu will get you into this sub-menu . Use the selections in this menu to erase job memories, and perform other memory maintenance operations.

->8 : STARLITE DIAGNOSTICS

Selecting "DIAGNOSTICS" from the main menu will get you into this sub-menu . Use the selections in this menu to perform troubleshooting operations.

->9 : DODGE & BURN BEEPS

To set the exposure timer to beep at specific times for assistance in dodging and burning use this option. There are three beeps that can be individually set to any value from 0.0 to 999.9 seconds. If all the beeps are set to 0.0 then the timer will click every second as usual. If any of the beeps are set to a non-zero time the keypad will beep at that time during the exposure. You may use any combination of the beeps, the first beep in the list does not have to be the first beep during the exposure.

->10: PRINT MODE - (COLOR)

The Starlite Colorhead is capable of either color printing, with standard D,C,M, and Y filtration values, or printing black and white, using variable contrast grades. This Print Mode preference allows the user to select between the two modes. To toggle between the two settings, select this item from the Preferences menu , and press . or will then toggle between the Color and the Black and White modes. Calibrations (density probe alignment, etc.) for each mode do not affect the other: the Starlite maintains a separate set of calibration information for each of the two modes. For more information on printing in black and white, please refer to Selecting Black and White Mode and the following items in the Advanced Operations section of this manual

STARLITE PREFERENCES MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 5 IN STARLITE MENU.

1: SIZE TO DENSITY CORRECTION -- ACTIVE

2: SHUTTER - ACTIVE

3: DENSITY SLOPE DIRECTION - NEGATIVE

4: TIME TO DENSITY CORRECTION - ACTIVE

5: MAXIMUM LAMPS POWER - 90%

6: AUTO LAMP SHUTOFF- ACTIVE

7: DISPLAY MODE - CMY

8: PROBING LIGHT - WHITE

9: PROBE WITH AUTOCORRECTION - ACTIVE

10: LAMP POWER DISPLAY - INACTIVE

11: FILT. DENSITY CORRECTION - INACTIVE

12:ROLL EASEL SETTINGS

A NOTE ABOUT THE PREFERENCES MENU: Unlike the other menus, you do not exit this menu when one item is selected. The computer stays in this menu after each selection is made until you press .
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->1 : SIZE TO DENSITY CORRECTION - ACTIVE

Used in conjunction only with the Sentinel Enlarger, this selection sets whether or not the Starlite will automatically adjust density when the Sentinel makes a change in magnification.

->2 : SHUTTER- ACTIVE

The internal shutter may be "ACTIVE" or "INACTIVE". When active, the shutter opens and closes with lamp turn-on and turn-off, but during exposures, the lamps come on one half-second before the shutter opens to allow the lamps to come up to full power before exposing. This allows consistent exposures with short (down to one-second) exposure times. When inactive, the shutter remains open at all times, and at the start of an exposure, there is no half-second period for lamp warm-up. Generally, this selection is inactive only if using the Starlite on a slide duping camera, photo printer, or similar device.

->3 : DENSITY SLOPE DIRECTION - POSITIVE

The density slope direction can be either "POSITIVE" or "NEGATIVE". When positive, the density number increases as the light output increases. When set to negative, the density number decreases as light increases. This should be set to match your video analyzer operation or the operator's preference.

->4 : TIME TO DENSITY CORRECTION - ACTIVE

The time to density correction can be "ACTIVE" or "INACTIVE". When Active, any changes to the exposure time will be reflected in a density change of the appropriate amount, as if the light source was made brighter or dimmer by the change in time. For example, changing the exposure time from 5.0 to 10.0 seconds would change the density by 30, one stop. This makes the density value represent the density of the resulting print, rather than just the brightness of the lamps. If you do not wish the density number to change when the exposure time is changed, set this item to Inactive.

->5 : MAXIMUM LAMPS POWER - 90%

The maximum power that may be applied to lamps can be set with this preference. The range is from 60 to 99%. If set to 99%, the lamps will be allowed to run at just about their rated power/voltage, yielding maximum brightness. A power level of a just a few percent less will greatly increase lamp life. The factory setting for the power level is 90%. When exiting the Preferences menu, the lamps will go through a quick re-calibration cycle if you change the power level. NOTE: this item sets the maximum power level, and it is in effect only when the Starlite is trying to reach a bright density level, which may not be very often, depending on what type of printing you do. It does not lock the lamp power at a specific level.

->6 : AUTO LAMP SHUT OFF - ACTIVE

The Starlite Colorhead will automatically turn off its lamps after 5 minutes of non-operation. That is, if the colorhead is left with its lamps on, it will wait 5 minutes, then shut them off automatically. This feature is designed to save lamp life if an operator leaves the darkroom with the Starlite lamps on. This automatic lamp shutoff may be disabled if desired.

->7 :DISPLAY MODE - CMY

The color printing display on the keypad can be set to two different modes. The factory setting is the D: C: M: Y: mode representing Density, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. It may be more convenient to use the RGB mode which is displayed as D: R: G: B:. Representing Density, Red, Green, and Blue which are the complimentary colors to Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Both display modes work identically, the only difference is the letter representing the individual color channel. We recommend using whichever mode you are used to. If you use a video analyser the RGB mode is recommended.

->8 : PROBING LIGHT - WHITE

The probing light can be set to "WHITE" or "FILTERED". This affects the light while the Density Probe is taking a measurement. In most situations the probing light should be set to "WHITE" to properly track video analyzers. You may want to set it to "FILTERED" light if you do not use video analyzers and are probing for flesh tones on the image.

->9 : PROBE WITH AUTOCORRECTION - ACTIVE

The probe with autocorrection setting can be "ACTIVE" or "INACTIVE". When Active the lamps Density is automatically adjusted brighter or dimmer while the probing operation takes place. This is the most common setting since it makes corrections for aperture and sizing changes without print testing. If this mode is set to "INACTIVE" then the lamps Density is not changed by the probe and during the probing a density reading is simply displayed at the "D:" value on the main screen. This is useful if you want to use the probe as a metering device only.

->10: LAMP POWER DISPLAY - INACTIVE

If this option is set to "ACTIVE", you will see a "PWR:" readout on the main screen whenever the Starlite's lamps are turned on. This readout replaces the print counter readout until the lamps are turned off. The power level, which can range between about "30%" and whatever value you have set for the Maximum Lamps Power, is a good indicator of how much power you have left for density changes.

->11: FILT. DENSITY CORRECTION - INACTIVE

This item allows you to turn on or off the Filtration to Density Correction feature of the Starlite. This feature allows the user to assign percentage values to each of the three filtration colors (C, M, and Y). For each color, the assigned percentage of it's filtration value will be added to the Density value in order to track density change due to filtration changes. This is used to make the Starlite work with visual density rather than neutral density. Some older video analyzers use visual density, but for most users, this preference should be made "INACTIVE."

->12: ROLL EASEL SETTINGS

This menu option is used to select the settings for the Roll Easel interface connections that are located on the 25 pin IO connector on the Starlite.

ROLL EASEL SETTINGS MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 12 IN STARLITE PREFERENCES MENU.

1: ROLL EASEL INPUT

2: ROLL EASEL OUTPUTS

3: ROLL EASEL TIMING

The Starlite 55 Colorhead features two output relays and an optically-isolated input line for interfacing to a roll easel. The operation of these relays and signal line is determined using this menu. Different roll easels operate in different ways, thus the settings in this menu must be set to operate with your particular roll easel model.

->1: ROLL EASEL INPUT

Use the options in this menu to select the Roll Easel Input operation. This is the way the roll easel gives the Starlite instructions. There are different possible setups. For example you may want the Starlite to start an exposure when a pulsed signal is received from the roll easel. Or you may want the Starlite lamps to come on momentarily only when a signal is present from the roll easel. The input signal is connected at the 25 pin IO connector.

->2 : ROLL EASEL OUTPUTS

Use the options in this menu to select the Roll Easel Output Relay settings. There are two mechanical relays in the Starlite that can be setup to open or close their contacts in various ways. The relay contacts are connected at the 25 pin IO connector.

->3 : ROLL EASEL TIMING

Use the options in this menu to select the various delay times that apply to the Roll Easel Output settings for the two relay controls.

If you own a Brooke, Fotoba, or Rollma brand roll easel we recommend you use the following settings for best performance:

Roll Easel Input: 1: Start Expose On Switch Closed On

Roll Easel Output: 3: End Expose Relay Closed RL1 ---

All other outputs off, set to "---"

Roll Easel Timing: 2: End Pulse Time .5 seconds

3: End Delay Time .3 seconds

Refer to the schematic drawings at the end of this manual for more specific information.

ROLL EASEL INPUT MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 1 IN THE ROLL EASEL SETTINGS MENU.

1: START EXPOSE ON SWITCH CLOSED - ON

2: START EXPOSE ON SWITCH OPEN - OFF

3: LAMP ON WITH SWITCH CLOSED - OFF

4: LAMP ON WITH SWITCH OPEN - OFF

5: SYSTEM HOLD WITH SWITCH CLOSED - OFF

6: SYSTEM HOLD WITH SWITCH OPEN - OFF

7: AUTO RESTART EXPOSE (NO INPUT) - OFF

The Roll Easel Input signal is generally a signal from the roll easel that tells the Starlite when to start a new exposure, using the timer in the Starlite to determine the length of the exposure. The roll easel does this by closing a relay inside the roll easel, and via a connecting cable to the Starlite activates a circuit in the Starlite that senses the relay closing. The connection on the Starlite is on pins 1 and 14; on the 25 pin connector. The roll easel should supply "dry contacts" on it's relay, if the roll easel supplies 120 volts AC or some other voltage, do not connect directly to pins 1 and 14 this will damage the Starlite. In that case an intermediate circuit must be used to convert the voltage signal to a "dry contacts" signal. "Dry contacts" simply means a switch closure, like a simple push-button switch has dry contacts where the switch does not produce a voltage. In roll easels, dry contacts would be available if a mechanical relay is used where the two contacts of the relay are connected only the IO connector on the roll easel.

Refer to the IO connector wiring diagram for details on the electrical hook-up.

Select an option by pressing then or to toggle the option and then press again.

->1: START EXPOSE ON SWITCH CLOSED - ON

This is the most common setting for the Roll Easel input. When set to on the Starlite will start an exposure as the relay in the roll easel closes. You can also put a push-button switch on the input and the exposure will start when the button is pressed. This setting is the factory default for the roll easel input signal.

->2: START EXPOSE ON SWITCH OPEN - OFF

Similar to the previous mode, this setting causes the Starlite to start an exposure, but it starts the exposure as the relay opens, not closes. This would be used if the relay in the roll easel is normally closed, and opens momentarily to start the exposure.

->3: LAMP ON WITH SWITCH CLOSED - OFF

In this mode, the roll easel simply turns the lamps on and off as the roll easel relay closes and opens. When the relay is closed the lamps are on, when the relay is open the lamps are off. This setting would be used if you desire to use the timer on the roll easel for making exposures. In that case, when you press start on the roll easel the relay would close turning on the Starlite lamps as the roll easel timer counts down, then the roll easel relay opens, turning off the Starlite lamps. Some older roll easels would likely have their relay operating in this fashion. This type of connection is not preferred to the previous modes, since the timer in the roll easel may not be as accurate as that in the Starlite, and the length of the exposure can vary due to switching delays in the relays.

->4: LAMP ON WITH SWITCH OPEN - OFF

This mode is similar to the previous, except the lamps are on when the relay is open and the lamps are off when the relay is closed.

->5: SYSTEM HOLD WITH SWITCH CLOSED- OFF

or

->6: SYSTEM HOLD WITH SWITCH OPEN - OFF

These two modes are used to prevent the Starlite from starting an exposure because the roll easel or other equipment is not ready. When the signal is activated, a message will appear on the display if an exposure is attempted.

->7: AUTO RESTART EXPOSE (NO INPUT) OFF

This mode is used when the roll easel is set up as a slave unit. This is convenient for roll easel models that only have a paper advance input. The Starlite controls all aspects of the print run. You set the number of prints with the print counter in the Starlite main menu . After pressing once the Starlite makes an exposure, then pauses the time set in the "PAPER ADVANCE TIME" and then continues to make exposures until the print counter reaches 0. Normally you would set the Roll Easel Output for "END EXPOSE RELAY CLOSED RL1" to signal the paper advance at the end of an exposure. Set the "PAPER ADVANCE TIME" long enough to allow for the roll easel to advance through the longest print you will be using.

ROLL EASEL OUTPUTS MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 2 IN THE ROLL EASEL SETTINGS MENU

1: START EXPOSE RELAY CLOSED --- ---

2: START EXPOSE RELAY OPEN --- ---

3: END EXPOSE RELAY CLOSED --- ---

4: END EXPOSE RELAY OPEN --- ---

5: EXT SHUT RELAY CLOSED --- ---

6: EXT SHUT RELAY OPEN --- ---

7: EXT SHUT RELAY CLOSE EXPOSE --- ---

8: EXT SHUT RELAY OPEN EXPOSE --- ---

9: LAMP BLOWN RELAY CLOSED --- ---

10: LAMP ERROR RELAY CLOSED --- ---

11: PLATEN CONTROL RELAY CLOSED --- ---

In this menu the Roll Easel Outputs are signals sent to the roll easel from the Starlite in the form of relay closures controlled by the Starlite. There are two mechanical relays in the Starlite, both are connected to the 25 pin IO connector and both relays can be set to any of the modes shown above. When Relay 1 is Active for one of the settings "RL1" will appear just to the right of the option. Similarly Relay 2 will appear as "RL2" in the next column when Active. The signals are provided as dry contacts on the 25 pin IO connector. Relay 1 is connected on pins 12 and 13. Relay 2 is connected on pins 24 and 25. The standard setup for a roll easel would be the relay close on end of exposure. In this case the Starlite would signal the roll easel to advance the paper at the end of an exposure.

The start, end, and end delay times are set in the Roll Easel Timing menu .

Refer to the IO connector wiring diagram for details on the electrical hook-up.

Select an option by pressing then or to toggle the option and then press again.

->1: START EXPOSE RELAY CLOSED --- ---

This selection causes the relay to momentarily close at the start of an exposure. The duration of the relay closure is set by the Start Pulse Time in the Roll Easel Timing menu.

->2: START EXPOSE RELAY OPEN --- ---

This selection causes the relay to momentarily open at the start of an exposure. The duration of the relay opening is set by the Start Pulse Time in the Roll Easel Timing menu.

->3: END EXPOSE RELAY CLOSED --- ---

This selection causes the relay to momentarily close at the end of an exposure. The duration of the relay closure is set by the End Pulse Time in the Roll Easel Timing menu . There is also a delay that can be set so after the exposure is done the End Expose signal comes a little time after the exposure is finished. This End Pulse Delay would be used if you are using the relay closure to advance the paper but you desire a short pause before the paper starts advancing. The delay time can be set in the Roll Easel Timing menu.

->4: END EXPOSE RELAY OPEN --- ---

This selection causes the relay to momentarily open at the end of an exposure. The duration of the relay opening is set by the End Time in the Roll Easel Timing menu. There is also a delay that can be set so after the exposure is done the End Expose signal comes a little time after the exposure is finished. This End Pulse Delay would be used if you are using the relay opening to advance the paper but you desire a short pause before the paper starts advancing. The delay time can be set in the Roll Easel Timing menu .

->5: EXT SHUT RELAY CLOSED --- ---

This selection is used when an external shutter is used. Whenever the Starlite lamps come on the relay closes to open the external shutter. When an exposure is made the lamps come on for .5 seconds before the external shutter is activated to allow the lamps

to come up to temperature before the external shutter is opened, this allows for more accurate prints.

->6: EXT SHUT RELAY OPEN --- ---

This selection is used when an external shutter is used. Whenever the Starlite lamps come on the relay opens to open the external shutter. When an exposure is made the lamps come on for .5 seconds before the external shutter is activated to allow the lamps to come up to temperature before the external shutter is opened, this allows for more accurate prints.

->7: EXT SHUT RELAY CLOSE EXPOSE --- ---

This selection is used when an external shutter is used. Only when the Starlite makes an exposure the relay closes to open the external shutter. When the lamps are turned using or , the external shutter is not activated.

->8: EXT SHUT RELAY OPEN EXPOSE --- ---

This selection is used when an external shutter is used. Only when the Starlite makes an exposure the relay opens to open the external shutter. When the lamps are turned using or , the external shutter is not activated.

->9: LAMP BLOWN RELAY CLOSED --- ---

This selection causes the relay to be closed when the lamps have been detected as blown, thus signaling some other equipment or switching on a error light for the operators attention when doing a roll easel run of prints.

->10:LAMP ERROR RELAY CLOSED --- ---

This selection causes the relay to be closed when there is an error in light outputs, thus signaling some other equipment or switching on a error light for the operators attention when doing a roll easel run of prints.

->11:PLATEN CONTROL RELAY CLOSED --- ---

This setting causes a relay to control the platen found in some roll easels and photo printers. The platen is a back plate that covers the area where the paper lies during exposure. When activated the platen in such a machine will press against the paper in order to flatten it out during an exposure. In operation, the platen will be activated just before the exposure starts and released just before the paper advance starts.

ROLL EASEL TIMING MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 3 IN THE ROLL EASEL SETTINGS MENU.

1: START PULSE TIME - 0.2 SECONDS

2: END PULSE TIME - 0.2 SECONDS

3: END DELAY TIME - 0.5 SECONDS

4: ERROR PULSE TIME - 0.2 SECONDS

5: PAPER ADVANCE TIME - 0.2 SECONDS

In this menu the time durations for the various Roll Easel outputs can be set. Your roll easel may require some of these times to be adjusted for optimal performance between the Starlite and your roll easel.

Select an option by pressing then use - to change the time options, then press again.

->1: START PULSE TIME 0.2 SECONDS

The Start Pulse Time is the duration of the relay closure if one of the Roll Easel outputs is configured to activate at the start of an exposure. This time should be set sufficiently long to reliably trigger the circuitry in your roll easel.

->2: END PULSE TIME 0.2 SECONDS

The End Pulse Time is the duration of the relay closure if one of the Roll Easel outputs is configured to activate at the end of an exposure. This time should be set sufficiently long to reliably trigger the circuitry in your roll easel, most commonly the paper feed circuit.

->3: END DELAY TIME 0.5 SECONDS

The End Delay Time is the duration of the delay between the time the exposure ends and the End Pulse (paper feed) starts. This delay ensures the paper feed does not start until well after the exposing lamp is off.

->4: ERROR PULSE TIME 0.2 SECONDS

The Error Pulse Time is the duration of the relay closure if one of the Roll Easel outputs is configured to activate on a lamp error or blown lamp. This time should be set sufficiently long to reliably trigger the circuitry in your roll easel or printer.

->5: PAPER ADVANCE TIME 0.2 SECONDS

This time is the pause time in between exposures when the Auto Restart Expose mode is used for the Roll Easel input. Set this time longer than the longest time the roll easel takes to advance one exposure.

->6: EXT SHUT LAMP DELAY 2.0 SECONDS

This is the amount of time that the lamps stay on after the end of an exposure with an external shutter. This is used to keep the lamps from turning off then on again between exposures on roll easels. This delay should be set sufficiently long for the lamps to wait for the paper to advance to the next exposure, without turning off. This way, the lamps will burn continuously through the run of prints, causing less lamp fatigue than if they were to turn off during each paper advance, then on again for each new exposure.