User manual POLAROID DAV-3900

[. . . ] If you need assistance on how to use the Daylab 35 Slide Printer or Polaroid films, or if you should have film-related questions, please call us toll-free 1-800-343-5000, Mon. Or, write to the Customer Care Center, Polaroid Corporation, 201 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730. The numbers throughout the text refer to the Daylab 35 illustrations on the pages at the back of the manual. Parts (pg 13) a Power supply b Film-holder dark slide/viewing panel c Color-filtration controls d Slide carrier e Ready indicator f START button g Exposure-adjustment dial h VlEW-OFF-PRINT switch i Film-processing-timer button j Film-processing-timer indicator k Film-type selection switch I image-preview door Note: The dark slide/viewing panel has a dual function. When fully inserted into the film holder, it serves as a dark slide by preventing accidental exposure of your film. Its white surface facilitates image composition when you project the slide image onto it with the VIEW lamp. 2 Loading film Remove the base of the Daylab 35 by lifting the exposure unit up. [. . . ] If you want to adjust the color balance of your print, use the color-filtration controls to add amounts of the three primary colors: cyan, magenta and yellow to your print. The filters are scaled so you can measure the amount of filtration for each color. Or, increase the filtration by increments of 5, up to "80, " the maximum filtration level. As you evaluate the color balance of your image to determine what correction it may need, first select a portion of the image that should be neutral or gray to detect any undesirable color cast. Whenever possible, look also at skin tones for improperly balanced color. To eliminate the undesired color cast from your image, you need to add filtration for the complement of the color (for color correction, refer to the chart, Correcting prints from co/or slides). In color photography, light is broken down into three primary colors: cyan (greenish blue, magenta (reddish purple\ and yellow. By pairing these colors in equal amounts, you can create the following secondary colors: CYAN + MAGENTA = BLUE MAGENTA + YELLOW = BED YELLOW + CYAN = GREEN To add a certain color to your printed image, you must either add that same color with filtration or decrease its complement. Use the chart below to determine what filter or combination of filters you need to correct your image. Correcting prints from color slides If you want: Less YELLOW More YELLOW Less RED iMAGENTA t YELLOW) More RED Less MAGENTA More MAGENTA Less BLUE (CYAN + MAGENTA) More BLUE Less CYAN More CYAN Less GREEN (YELLOW + CYAN) More GREEN add: CYAN + MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA + YELLOW YELLOW + CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN + MAGENTA MAGENTA + YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW + CYAN or subtract: YELLOW CYAN + MAGENTA MAGENTA + YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW+ CYAN CYAN + MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA + YELLOW YELLOW + CYAN MAGENTA 6 Note: As you set the filters to make color adjustments, the Daylab 35 does not show the effects of the adjustments as you preview the image projected on the dark slideviewing panel. Make test exposures to gauge what effects you want to achieve with color filtration. Also note that extending the exposure times can result in further color shift. When you press the button, the film-processing-timer indicator starts to glow. Wait until the Daylab 35 beeps (4 times), indicating the preset development time has elapsed (the timer indicator stops glowing). Note: Refer to Setting the exposure controls for detailed information about the three preset development times. These times are set for film development at room temperature (70°F/21°C) When developing the film above or below room temperature, check your film instructions for the development time recommended for that temperature, and use the exposure-adjustment dial to make any exposure adjustments. Avoid its contact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep it away from children and animals. If you get some paste on your skin, wipe it off immediately and wash with water to avoid an alkali burn. If eye or mouth contact occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of water and see a doctor. Keep discarded materials away from children, animals, clothing and furniture. 9 Possible problems, causes An image blurred. out of focus Most likely cause is: · Selecting a slide that is not in sharp focus. A black or blank print Most likely causes are: · Forgetting to press the START button to expose the film. · Forgetting to move the VIEW-OFF-PRINT switch to PRINT before pressing the START button to expose the film. [. . . ] Underdeveloped edges or corners (21) These are usually caused by pulling the processing tab out at an angle. This prevents the developer from being spread evenly over the image area. With color film, pulling the tab at an angle generally results in orange-red marks along the edge of the print. Many small white specks (22) These indicate that you pulled the processing tab too swiftly. [. . . ]