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Jammed metal cap:

If the

negative (and metal clip)
cannot be removed from the
holder as described above,
you can disassemble the
holder as follows:

a

Move the control arm to L(?).

b

Insert a small flat-head
screwdriver into the slot
below the side clip, and twist
it to pry off the clip (21).
Remove both side clips.

c

Tilt the back panel up, then
remove it from the film holder
(22).  Remove the jammed
cap and negative.

d

To replace the back panel,
insert the end of the panel
under the lip of the roller
cover (23), then lower the
panel into position.

e

Hold the back panel in
position, and replace the side
clips.

Metal cap and envelope
misaligned: 

If mishandled,

the envelope and the metal
clip may become misaligned
(24).  If the metal clip and
tape on the back of the
envelope are not parallel, tap
the length of the cap lightly
against a flat, solid surface.

19 Warranty

Your Polaroid 545 Pro Film
Holder has been thoroughly
tested and inspected before
shipment. All parts are
guaranteed against defects in
materials and workmanship
for one full year from the date
of original purchase. During
this period, any such defects
will be remedied by Polaroid
Corporation without charge,
except for transportation
costs.
Damage resulting from
normal wear, mishandling or
accident will be promptly
repaired at a reasonable
charge. To make returns pack
the holder carefully in it’s
original shipping carton or
other sturdy container with
plenty of padding and ship it
prepaid to your nearest
Polaroid Office (see list on
back page).

12    English

Summary of Contents for 545 PRO

Page 1: ...User Guide 545 Pro Film Holder ...

Page 2: ... Displaying the exposure compensation value 8 Displaying the film processing time 9 Changing the auto off option 10 LCD display 11 Loading the film 12 Making the exposure 13 Processing more than one film 14 Timing more than one film 15 Removing film for later processing 16 Changing the batteries 17 Cleaning the rollers 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 19 Caution ...

Page 3: ...ve the control arm at P as shown in illustration 1 The numbers throughout the text refer to the illustrations at the end of the book 2 Film holder Illustration 1 a Focal plane b Steel processing rollers c Rubber light seal roller d Hinged roller cover e Roller hooks f Film slot g Film processing timer h Control arm i Film release lever j Timer code table k LCD backlight button l Scroll button m Mo...

Page 4: ...t panchromatic black and white film Black and white medium contrast coated film for professional photographic proofing Panchromatic black and white film that produces both a positive print and a recoverable negative A medium contrast sepia tone film for creative professional photography Panchromatic black and white high speed medium contrast coated film Polacolor ER Extended Range colour print fil...

Page 5: ...e which can be found on the film packaging on the film holder or in the table on the previous page This timer code has to be entered manually into the timer a Press the mode button until the film timer code icon is displayed b Pressing the scroll button will cause the left digit to flash c Pushing the scroll button again will rotate the numbers from 0 to 9 d When you have reached the desired numbe...

Page 6: ...re and film type a Press the mode button until the exposure compensation icon is displayed b Adjust the camera by the number of stops shown 8 Displaying the film processing time a Press the mode button until the processing time icon is displayed Film processing time is dependent on film type film timer code and ambient temperature When the film is removed from the film holder this mode is selected...

Page 7: ...as shown 3 and insert the metal clip end into the holder Be sure that the side marked THIS SIDE TOWARD LENS faces the lens Do not hold the envelope by the end when first inserting it into the holder as you may buckle the envelope 4 and damage the film Do not press on the area marked DO NOT PRESS HERE where the pod of developer chemicals is located c Push the envelope in halfway 5 then shift your g...

Page 8: ... the envelope will not slide in all the way withdraw it slightly and try again The exposed film is now ready to be processed 13 Processing the film a Move the control arm to P 9 b Grip the envelope firmly and pull it straight all the way out of the holder 10 Pull smoothly at medium speed without slowing down or stopping You will feel a slight resistance when the metal cap reaches the rollers but c...

Page 9: ...from the print and discard the mask Complete instructions on removing the negative from the envelope and preparing it for enlargement are in the film instructions 14 Timing more than one film The film processing timer has the ability to time up to three Polaroid Instant films simultaneously The display indicates the timer countdown of the first processed film by displaying the digit 1 to the right...

Page 10: ...a few seconds as shown Always re enter the film timer code and reset the Auto off function after changing the batteries NOTE It is recommended that the SR 54 batteries are used as LR 54 batteries will require to be replaced more often 17 Cleaning the rollers Dirt on the two steel processing rollers can cause repeated spots on the print and poor colours Check regularly to see that the rollers are c...

Page 11: ... the film Missing corners With black and white film this can be caused by pulling too fast with colour film it can be caused by pulling either too fast or too slowly Pull straight at medium speed without hesitation Spots Deposits of dirt or foreign matter on the steel rollers will cause evenly spaced spots or marks across the length of the picture Inspect and clean the rollers regularly Streaks If...

Page 12: ...lope and the metal clip may become misaligned 24 If the metal clip and tape on the back of the envelope are not parallel tap the length of the cap lightly against a flat solid surface 19 Warranty Your Polaroid 545 Pro Film Holder has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment All parts are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of original...

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