MIXING AND HEATING CHEMISTRY ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
• “ SET TEMP ” shows the target • Scroll the wheel up and down to
PREPARING FOR USE temperature. increase or decrease the target
1. Our TCS 1000ml mixing jug should NOTE: Without a temperature control temperature.
be used for MIXING AND HEATING bath, you will need to: increase the NOTE: Default temperature setting is
CHEMISTRY, or a heat-proof 3L-20L 39°C / 102°F. Press the power button
target temperature +1°F/.5°C for every
storage tub as a temperature control and set button at the same time to
water bath for PROCESSING WITH 3min. of development, and presoak
film in the tank with heated rinse water toggle the temperatures between
THE TCS-1000. Celsius or Fahrenheit, as you prefer.
2. Fill the container with liquid to the while the developer is being heated in
desired level. the TCS 1000ml mixing jug.
ADJUSTING THE TIMERS
3. Place the TCS-1000 inside of the • Tap the power button. You will
• Press the “°Cs” set button to
container, clipped securely to the wall hear a beep sound and the
select the timers, the Left timer
of the container without resting on the current temperature will stop
(minutes) will start blinking. Scroll
very bottom. As the water level will blinking. The TCS-1000 is now
the wheel up and down to
rise when you add the TCS-1000 and mixing and heating. The alarm
increase or decrease the minutes
solutions to the container, check the will beep when the liquid
(00-99 min).
water level markings on the TCS-1000, temperature reaches the same
• Press the “°Cs” set button again,
the water level should be between the as target temperature..
and the seconds will start blinking.
“min” and “max” (the suitable water • Tap the power button when Scroll the wheel up and down to
level to work) indicator on the front of finished, the current temperature increase or decrease the
the circulator. will flash and the TCS-1000 will seconds (00-59 seconds).
NOTE: The TCS-1000 circulator is stop circulating. NOTE: The countdown timers are
equipped with an alarm, which default set at 03:30 and 08:00 for
indicates a low or high liquid level, if PROCESSING WITH THE TCS-1000 recommended C-41 processing.
the liquid level goes past the min and • Once chemistry reaches the • Press the “°Cs” set button a third
max marks, the circulator will shut off target temperature, press and time and the Right timer (minutes)
until the liquid level is adjusted. hold the “°Cs” set button for 2 will start blinking. Scroll the wheel
seconds to start process timers. up and down to increase or
Liquid level between “max and Add developer as you hear four decrease the minutes (00-99 min).
min” in the TCS 1000ml mixing jug. beeps, and begin agitiation. The • Then press the “°Cs” set button
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Left timer will start to countdown. again to set the seconds to start
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
NOTE: Tap the “°Cs” button to pause blinking. Scroll the wheel up and
1. Read all instructions. and adjust the timers. To resume down to increase or decrease the
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse head, countdown, press and hold the “°Cs” seconds (00-59 seconds).
cord, plugs, in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
button for 2 sec. During the process, • Press the “°Cs” set button once
used by or near children. you can adjust the temperature more to confirm all the settings
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before taking off or putting on parts. anytime. and the timers will no longer flash.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug • When the Left timer reaches NOTE: After ten seconds of inactivity
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized “00:00” you will hear a long beep the timer setting will confirm and exit.
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
signaling to drain the developer.
STARTING UP THE TCS-1000 • Rinse out the tank with water or a
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors. 1. Plug the power cord into a SHUTTING DOWN THE TCS-1000
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch stop bath. 30 seconds later the • Appliance should be turned off
hot surfaces. dedicated outlet. When you hear the TCS-1000 will beep four times to
10. Do not place on or near other heating devices. beep the TCS-1000 is in standby. when mixing or processing is
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance indicate that the next timer will complete and when it is not in
containing chemicals or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, press and hold the “Power” button, then
2. Press the power button on the begin to count down. You can use.
remove plug from wall outlet. screen, and hold it for 2 seconds. now pour in the next chemical or • Press power button, the current
13. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
14. For household use only. The screen will turn on. The TCS- tap the “°Cs” button to pause. temperature will flash, and the
15.This appliance is not intended for use by persons with 1000 will enter the “setting” mode. • When the right timer reaches appliance will stop circulating.
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge (including children), unless they The current temperature starts 00:00, it will again beep four • Then press the power button
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of blinking. times, signaling completion.
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. again, hold for 3 seconds, and
the TCS-1000 will switch OFF.
TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING
The TCS-1000 does not turn on: Rinse by circulating two full jugs of
• Make sure that the appliance is water after each use.
properly plugged into a grounded
outlet Wash the appliance while unplugged.
• Check the power cord for tears Remove the black cap at the base by
and frays. Do not use the twisting 1/8 turn clockwise, and slide
appliance if the power cord is off the black silicone sleeve. Wash in
damaged. a jug with running water. Do not wet
• Hold power button for 2 sec. the head of the unit.
The timers do not count down: Descaling should be done every
Press and hold “℃s” button for 2 sec. month or more often with frequent use
in regions with hard water.
1. Place the appliance into the TCS-
The LCD display screen reads an
1000ml mixing jug with water to the
error code:
"Max" level indicated on appliance.
2. Set the appliance temperature to
E01: NTC Open Circuit. Temperature
70℃/158°F.
below 0℃.
3. Add 5g of citric acid powder (when
Remedy: Turn off the appliance and
descaling) per liter of water used.
restart.
4. Allow the water to circulate for 20
E02: NTC Short Circuit. Temperature minutes after 70℃/158°F is reached.
over 99℃. 5. Turn off and unplug the appliance.
6. When appliance is cool, rinse the
Remedy: Turn off the appliance and
bottom in cold water. Dry before
restart.
storage.
E03: The appliance will alarm when
the water level drops below the MIN
water level, or sensors can’t detect
your distilled water. Deionized “pure”
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
H2O molecules need atmospheric CO2 to
Should this product be found to not
be conductive to the sensors.
operate as intended or to be defective in
Remedy: Adjust the appliance to the manufacture, please contact us at
correct water level. Sensors will work “Support@CineStillFilm.com”. if it cannot
normally if the water is equilibrated by be troubleshot or refurbished it may be
aerating or adding some tap water. replaced with an identical product.
E04: The appliance will alarm when This product is provided “as is” with no
the water level is over the MAX water liability for damage, defect or loss caused
level. by negligence or other fault, to the extent
Remedy: Adjust the appliance to the as permitted by law; e.g. under no
circumstances will CineStill, inc. or it's
correct water level and appliance will
creators be liable for consequential loss
work again normally. and damages, or business interruption,
neither direct nor indirect. Without limiting
E05: Motor failure/impeller jammed. the foregoing, the creators of CineStill´s
Remedy: Tap power button. Unplug liability arising with respect to a product
the appliance and “Wash” (See will not exceed the total fees paid or
CLEANING). Check that the impeller payable related to the equivalent product.
spins freely.
TCS - 1000
