MIC User Manual
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1. La Vm DA Piet ble Mah 5 Use last used folder Always use this folder Show advanced types C Users Kodak i9620 Do Select a Hot Key to activate your captures 1 Click Tools then Program Preferences in the Snagit Control Panel 2 Select your preferred Global Capture Key F10 is a good one and click apply then O K 15 Effects If you are using Negative Microfilm and choose to view the images in the Grey Scale or Black Line modes you will need to check the Invert Colors option under the Color Substitution tab so that when your image prints or is saved it will be in the positive mode which saves toner usage and is easier to read If you view your Negative Microfilm in the Color Inverse mode your images will be positive on the PC screen and you will not need to select the invert colors option under color substitution If your output print or saved image has a grey background you can remove that automatically by selecting the Color Correction effect and adjusting the brightness or contrast of the image output You will have to experiment with brightness and contrast settings here capture sample images and continue to adjust until the output meets your requirements Check the Image Resolution effect and set 1t to 600dpi for optimum capture and print quality As you can see there are a lot of effects available including the watermark which 1s one th2. I ixl Setup Snagit Printer 0 Organize Profiles Menu with time Text from Record screen Images from Web page keep delay window video Web page links e Manage Accessories Profile Settings Hotkey Default Print Screen Capture B A rao M B d Invert l EIL Region Outputs You will be using the Capture tab at the top of the user interface to make many of the adjustments to Snagit that follow View Tools Help None Filters Printer Clipboard File Mode Preview in Editor E mail FIP Include Cursor Keep Links Multiple Area Program Excel Word PowerPoint Multiple Outputs Preview in Editor Timer Setup Setup Snagit Printer Organize Profiles Properties we Manage Accessories 12 Input Since you will be dealing with microfilm images that may display with other adjacent images we recommend setting the Snagit input setting to Region or All in One This will allow you to press the capture key default capture key is Printscreen but you can choose many others under Tools gt Program Preferences gt Hot Keys and quickly drag a box around the exact image or area you wish to capture Optional Multi Input Function If you want to capture multiple portions of an on screen image and want them combined on your print and or image file you can check the Multiple Area option This
3. Micro Image Capture Software Quick Start Guide There are three main tabs in the MIC user interface Video Image and OCR The Video tab is where you will view and capture microform images using Snagit You may use the Micro Image Capture Software to capture images but we strongly recommend using Snagit instead as it offers increased functionality speed and ease of use If you do capture images with the MIC User Interface instead of Snagit the Image tab is where post scan images can be adjusted printed faxed e mailed and OCR d if desired The OCR tab will open up the OCR d document s when complete for review and saving A mouse with a scroll wheel provides optimum usability when using the MIC user interface 1 Load the Micro Image Capture software plug in the USB cable to an available USB 2 0 port then click the Micro Image Capture launch icon u Remove the bottle from the alcove and unscrew it from the plastic cap ec Close the spent supply bottle with the metal cap saved earlier d Proceed as described in steps c through g of paragraph 6 3 ABSORBER BOTTLE PILLING AND INSTALLATION The absorber solution is contained in a plastic reservoir bottle located in the alcove on the side of the duplicator Absorber is available from the factory in cartons of four each 21 bottles 5 7 In initial installation proceed as follows a Lift the absorber bottle from the alcove b Hold tbe bottle cap
4. to Inverse mode you may need to re adjust some of the settings 1n order to achieve the best view and scan result in that mode If you have high quality film with very good film density and contrast the Black Line mode will provide an excellent negative image to view and print with but you will have to program Snagit to invert the output color by choosing Color Substitution then Invert Colors so that your output print and scan will be positive More on this in the Snagit adjustment section Using the scroll wheel on your mouse will enlarge and reduce the onscreen image of your microfilm while in the user interface mode only 10 11 Full Screen Mode We strongly recommend using Snagit to capture and send images to a network printer or folder The Full Screen mode is how you will effectively view your images at full size in order to achieve the very best on screen image as well as the best digital scan and or print Click the Full Screen icon on the MIC toolbar The Full Screen Mode allows for a much larger image to be displayed since the user interface tool bars are not in view You can capture images by activating the Snagit function hot key See Snagit installation instructions or mouse over the lower image area to activate the scan button using the Micro Image Capture program we however recommend using Snagit exclusively Zoom and focus the image so that the displayed microfilm image is as close to
5. will allow you to drag multiple boxes around areas and when you are done a right click of the mouse will combine This option will not be utilized by most users but it is there 11 you decide to use it The multi input function is an ideal mode to use for genealogists and researchers who may not necessarily need and entire page but wish to capture a heading article picture and other information from the displayed image and compile on one page for printing or saving as a digital file Profile Settings MP m 2 85 ww F ua Multiple Invert Outputs Region Screen Window Active Window Region Fixed Region Object A E AA CJ O 0 Menu Scrolling Shapes d Advanced Profile Sett Multiple Area Include Cursor Keep Links E u BS J Properties 13 Output Some users will only need a printout of the microfilm image In this case you would choose the Printer as the output device If you would like the images captured saved to a file you can choose File so that the moment you drag a box around the image and release the mouse button the image will drop into the designated folder as an image file Snagit allows for Multiple Outputs so you can send the image to a file and print it simultaneously If you prefer this option check the Multiple Outputs and choose the various desired outputs You will be able to configure the settings for each output later
6. will concentrate on how to configure Snagit to quickly and effectively print and save your microfilm images Snagit is an essential part of the Micro Image Capture 2 system and its ability to capture scan print and invert negative images to achieve a positive output It 1s therefore critical that you read the next section carefully and follow the directions step by step to insure proper operation of your system Once you get familiar with Snagit and its capabilities you will be able to realize optimal performance from your new Micro Image Capture device If you require assistance or have any questions about the installation process please call your Micro Image Capture dealer Once Snagit is installed and properly configured you will be able to press a function key on your keyboard hot key and instantly capture the displayed microform image sending it to a file folder as a tiff pdf or other format to your network printer or both in a second or two If you cannot achieve this functionality call for assistance Click the Snagit icon on your desktop to launch the Snagit Control Panel The Snagit Control Panel File Capture View Tools Help git 4 TechSmith Profiles Quick Launch if Snagit Editor u Organize Images T r Wi Organiz ges gi Window Full screen Scrolling window Related Tasks Web page Basic capture profiles LN Convert Images Other capture profiles 26 T 1 Turn on OneClick
7. All printers on your PC network will show up just choose your preferred printer then you will configure image scaling so that even slightly undersized captures will fill the print area of your output document Follow these steps to set up your printer 1 Select use these settings choose your printer and click the apply button at the bottom 2 Click on page set up and select fixed size and unselect the keep aspect ratio 3 11 you are viewing Portrait documents 11 tall by 8 5 wide set the width to 8 3 and the height to 10 6 14 4 If you are viewing Landscape documents 11 wide by 8 5 tall set the width to 10 6 and the height to 8 3 5 Click O K 6 Next click on the Paper tab and select the appropriate format orientation click O K 7 Now click the button next to your printer that says Printer Properties and configure your printer so that it will by default print the orientation you have selected Click O K and exit the output properties Output Properties i Image File File format File name Remember last used format Ask for file name Always use this file format Fixed file name ICA IBM IOCA Wrapped Mame SNAGIT PDF ICO Windows Icon IMG GEM Image JPG JPEG Image m MHT Web Page with Imac E SNAG DOOO PDPF Automatic file name Options MSP Microsoft Paint E PCT Macintosh Picture PCX PC Paintbrush PDF Adobe PDF 2 Folder E k
8. If you check the Preview in Editor option it will open the editor after each capture so that you can annotate or make adjustments to the image This is not an option that most microfilm users will need as you want a fast and efficient capture of what you see on the screen without the need to make adjustments We recommend un checking the preview in editor after selecting at least one output type If your Micro Image Capture 15 adjusted properly you will get an exact copy of the image you see onscreen spooling to your printer or saving to a file folder within a second or two Output Properties At the top of the user interface click on Capture tab then mouse over Output and finally click on Properties Here you will configure the output properties for each output chosen The first tab here is the Image File tab where you will choose what format image you prefer if you want the program to prompt you for a file name prior to saving or if you want the images automatically named with the prefix of your choice like Microfilm 0000 pdf Here you will also designate the destination folder that will receive all of your captured 1mages Keep in mind that choosing ask for a filename will prompt you after every capture so if you do not need to index your images at the time of capture 1t is much faster to choose the Automatic File Name option If you are printing images you will need to go to the Print tab and select your designated printer
9. Resolution Video Resolution 2592X1944 Apply r 1 uum Video resolution is optimum at 2592x1944 SMP Adjusting to the next setting down 2048x1536 3MP will provide a faster refresh rate less latent movement of image and almost the same scan print result so try that setting if you prefer a faster refresh rate when searching for images After image is located the Video Resolution can be maximized with the slider in an instant All digital microform viewer scanners have a measure of image latency which gets a little getting used to After several uses you will become accustomed to the operation of the unit Install Snagit Software check all boxes during install accept license agreement check 30 Day Eval A full license code is provided on the DVD label for future use Snagit will launch after installed so review the following section to set up Snagit for optimum functionality speed and ease of use 10 Snagit Capture Software Using Snagit to capture displayed Microfilm Images Snagit allows you to capture anything you see on your computer screen You will use Snagit to capture your displayed microfilm images instantly converting them to the file of your choice tiff pdf jpg etc and within a second or so copy them to the file folder of your choice your printer or both simultaneously Snagit has a lot of functionality which can be used for many other applications but for our purposes we
10. at some companies can use to show that the output document or 1mage was created by them Color Depth Color Substitution Color Correction Invert Colors Image Resolution Color Substitution Image Scaling Caption Profile Settings SEFF ETE Border Edge Effects Watermark Region Multiple Invert Outputs a Save your Profile Once you have made your selections and adjustments and are satisfied with the result please click on the large TCCTI at the upper right section of the Snagit control panel to save your settings and create a profile for that saves all the adjustments you have made You can make as many profiles as needed and they will always appear on the Snagit control panel for you to select prior to capturing images displayed from your Micro Image Capture unit 16 Every Micro Image Capture unit goes through a quality assurance tests that check for proper focus and resolution quality as well as mechanical build and fitment We use both negative and positive film in low and high magnification ranges to insure the unit meets our quality standards prior to packaging for shipment A print sample from a capture is included with each unit and contains the unit serial and calibration settings used to achieve that particular scan print Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that your Micro Image Capture 2 will operate safely and
11. cro Image Capture Je A TP NE OHM Chia Psi YF v 7 1 4 A poe 3 wet wo gn 1 WE 3 a of 3f a 2 mois Pha sq mm Installation amp User Manual July 2011 v usl Mechanical Operation of the Micro Image Capture 2 Rough Focus Dial Turn to bring image into focus Micro Image Capture 2 Zoom Dial large and Fixing Knob small Adjust Zoom Dial to get image to the approximate size desired while in Full Screen Mode and then focus using rough focus dial Once focus 1s close to optimum use the Zoom Dial again to fine focus the image even more This lift mechanism is a precision scientific mechanical product that is designed to move gradually Take care not to turn too fast as damage may occur Glass Lift Plate Curved Metal at back of glass silver e Bring the Fiche Carrier to the front of the unit and push down on the curved glass lift bracket to lift glass and insert the microfiche Flip or rotate fiche until orientation is correct on screen Power Switch Turns the illumination lamp on off Turn on to view microfilm images and turn off when not in use to extend lamp life Micro Image Capture 2 Minimum system requirements e Processor Pentium IV 2 4GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon e 140 MB free HD space for view and capture programs e Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Microso
12. ft Windows Vista Vista Home W7 e RAM memory 512 MB RAM Recommend 1GB or more amp USB 2 0 e 16 bit color display w DirectX 3D support works with 32 and 64 bit as well e DirectX 9 0 or above High Resolution LCD Monitor capable of 1024 x 768 at a minimum and with sufficient height and width to display microfilmed image at its original size A graphics card providing high resolution streaming video with matched monitor will provide the best very best image viewing and capture quality To view and capture these Portrait and Landscape microfilm images at optimum resolution your monitor view area must be at least 8 5 high and 11 wide for landscape images and 11 high minimum for portrait hi h wider Portrait Landscape Snagit System Requirements e Microsoft Windows 2000 XP XP x64 Vista or Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit installed and configured on your system Recommended e Internet Explorer 6 0 or later required e Windows 2000 users require Windows Installer 2 0 e 1 0 GHz processor 2 4 GHz recommended e 512 MB of RAM 1 GB recommended e 60 MB of free hard disk space 100 MB for CDROM installations due to video tutorials Software Installation amp Adjustments Please do not connect the Micro Image Capture USB cable to your PC until AFTER the software and drivers are fully installed Doing so may prevent the drivers from fully installing and the unit may not operate properly
13. icro Image Capture LLC and is distributed by authorized dealers 1n the U S and worldwide Micro Image Capture is a registered trademark of Micro Image Capture LLC a Wyoming Corporation Brands and product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and used for descriptive and illustrative purposes
14. its full original size as possible In order to view and capture images at optimum resolution it 1s important that you have a quality LCD monitor with sufficient vertical and horizontal area to allow the image to be zoomed to its original letter 8 5x11 or legal size 8 5x 14 Engineering applications should use a large format monitor Hold a blank 8 5 x 11 paper to the screen and try and make the image that size If you monitor does not have sufficient view area you may need another Click escape key or mouse over the lower middle of the full screen mode and click Exit Full Screen to go back to the standard view mode 2 1 LAMP INSTALLATION 2 5 Place the duplicator on a level surface positioned for convenient access to the rear of the equipment Then remove the rear cover 2 6 Referring to Figure 1 1 proceed as follows a Remove the two knurled thumbscrews from the lamp socket base mounting studs b Screw the lamp into the lamp socket base assembly if the lamp bulb is not already so mounted c Insert the lamp through the large opening in the lamp mounting plate and into the lamp shield d Mount the assembly onto the lamp socket base mounting studs and secure it in place with the two knurled thumbscrews earlier removed NOTE When properly mounted the lamp is inclined more to ward the horizontal than the axis of the lamp shield Take pictures User Interface Video Tool Bar Icons amp Desc
15. riptions icu Scan Clicking the scan button will capture the complete viewable screen Use the rectangle select to designate a smaller capture area Use Snagit to capture scan images xir ai m mo A eee Clicking the record button will record a video file of the movements made with the microform until you click again to end the video This option can be used to create a presentation of microform content Use Snagit to capture video Colorinverse Clicking this icon will activate the color inverse mode changing a negative grayscale image into a standard black on white image which may be easier to view for some and saves on toner consumption if printing i Grey Scale Clicking this icon will activate the grey scale mode removing color from the image and displaying in shades of grey only Clicking this icon activates the black line mode with can provide excellent contrast on some microfilmed images Use in conjunction with the Color Substitution in Snagit Rectangle Seed Click this icon and use your mouse to drag a capture box onto the image display When active the capture area will be brighter than the non capture areas When clicking scan only the capture box will be printed or saved Use Snagit to capture images Full Screen 1 Full screen mode allows for optimal image size and removes the user interface tools You can still scan images by moving mouse pointer to the bot
16. stationary while unscrewing the bottle n Pili the bottle with absorber to Click on the Video tab to activate the Micro Image Capture unit and display a video image of your microfilm The default mode 15 color but the Grey Scale Black Line and Color Inverse modes are more suitable for viewing and capturing microfilm images on most media Now click the Grey Scale option to remove color from the image You may need to slide the saturation slider up and down to fully remove the color The image will probably be out of focus initially so raise or lower the MIC head unit using the large black knob on the side of the unit until you see some sort of image even if out of focus We will first concentrate on getting image settings correct and then focus Adjust the image quality by un selecting the auto exposure box and manually adjust the exposure to provide a viewable base line exposure Adjust the brightness and contrast in order to achieve the most legible image in the grey scale mode Dark portions of your image should be as black as possible while light portions should be white not gray Adjust Gamma to remove excess gray in the background of the image in order to achieve a best possible contrast If you are viewing negative film you may now try the Inverse mode in order to see the image with a more natural white background and grey black text aka positive mode When switching from Grayscale
17. to prevent defects Do not use this device in environments outside the following range temperature 0 C to 40 C relative humidity 45 85 Do not use this device under direct sunlight exposure very humid and dusty environment near any kind of heat or vibration sources e Do NOT attempt to disassemble or repair your Micro Image Capture 2 by yourself Do not open the camera housing as this will void the warranty Protect the device from oil vapors steam moisture and dust Camera Setting Term Definitions Auto Exposure Exposure Compensation is a feature of a camera that allows you to adjust the exposure measured by its light meter This means that you can adjust the exposure measured by telling the camera to allow more light in positive exposure compensation or to allow less light in negative exposure compensation Some microfilm allow too much light to reach the camera sensor so please take note that we recommend that you uncheck the auto exposure box and manually adjust the exposure to obtain the very best quality image Brightness Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video to suit your own preference Use the slider to find your preferred setting Microfilm tends to let a lot of light through to the camera so we recommend the brightness level be turned down below the half way mark for most applications Contrast Contrast enables you to control the ratio be
18. tom of screen where the scan and exit icons will pop up 9 2 Size Click to bring image back to original size after zooming or reducing with mouse CEST The clear button will clear the previous change made and continuing to clear will revert back one step at a time c Ls jnsa ug Rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise Vertically flips or mirrors the image StHOOO002 jpg Horizontally flips or mirrors the image If you are using the MIC interface to scan and capture images instead of the Snagit software thumbnails of images scanned will appear on the left side scan result area Clicking on an image thumbnail will open the image in the Image Tab and clicking on File Location at the bottom will open the image destination folder for review or selection of images for printing or other actions 51000000 jpg Once you have achieved an acceptable image for viewing scanning and printing record the video property settings brightness contrast hue saturation sharpness gamma and exposure so that you have a future reference that will allow for quick and easy adjustment in the future Use Snagit to capture images The MIC user interface will remember the last adjustment settings when the system is closed and re opened but you may have several formats of microfilm that requires different setting for optimum performance note these settings and keep them close to system for reference Video
19. tween dark and light according to your own preference Use the slider to find your preferred setting With negative microfilm in particular you should set the contrast between to full end of the scale Gamma Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over exposing already light areas Use the slider to find your preferred setting Saturation Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black and white to a full color image or video according to your own preference Use the slider to find your preferred setting We recommend saturation be turned completely down to make the image black and white If color displays turn it up then down Video Resolution amp Shutter Speed Increasing video resolution will improve view and print quality but shutter speed at the highest resolution will be slower than at the next setting down Higher shutter speed will reduce lag latent image when moving the microfilm Copyright Copyright 2010 by Micro Image Capture LLC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without prior written permission from Micro Image Capture LLC The Micro Image Capture 2 was designed and is a patented by M
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