Nikon LS-30 Scanner User Manual
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1. Nikon 35mm Film Scanner LS 30 Reference Manual Contents Cautions Safety Precautions If You Notice Anything Abnormal Installation and Storage Overview Parts and Accessories What s in the Box Optional Accessories System Requirements Parts of the LS 30 Status LED Setup Installation Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the SCSI Cable Setting the SCSI ID Using the Scanner Turning the Scanner On Inserting and Removing Adapters Using the MA 20 Slide Mount Adapter Using the SA 20 Strip Film Adapter Using the 1X240 Film Adapter IA 20 Turning the Scanner Off Maintenance Cleaning Storage Transport Troubleshooting Specifications Cautions e The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is pro hibited save in cases in which Nikon s prior permission has been obtained e The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice e Nikon has made every effort to produce a perfect manual but should you find any mistakes we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know The address of Nikon s represen tative In your area Is provided separately e We shall take no responsibility for consequences resulting from the operation of this product despite the terms men tioned above Trademark Information Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows NT a trademark of Microsoft Corporation IBM PC AT2. Note Replace the locking screws and guard when transporting the scanner see Maintenance Transporting the Scanner below Coin NIKON CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN Nikon LS 30 Transport locking screws Holes for locking screws Setup Installation 19 Connecting the Power Cable A CAUTION e The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded Failure to ground the power supply could result in electric shock Before connecting the power cable confirm that the scanner Is off and that the transport locking screw has been removed from the adapter slot The scanner is off when the end of the power switch marked OQ is down e The scanner and all devices to which it is connected must be connected to a common ground Ifa common ground Is not used a ground loop could occur causing electric shock or static noise R ore off 0 end down e Do not plug the power cord into an extension cord or multiple outlet extension as this could result in fire or malfunction Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connector on the rear of the scanner and insert the male end into a gen eral purpose household outlet 100 V AC 50 60 Hz Shape of plug depends on country of sale m Dei e Use an independent outlet whenever possible If the scanner ei is plugged into an outlet to which a household appliance such as a vacuum cleaner or air conditioner is connect
3. The shape of the cable may vary depending on the country of sale e Do not handle the cables when your hands are wet Doing so could cause electric shock e Do not connect or disconnect the cables while the power Is on Safety Precautions Do not disassemble The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage Removing the scanners cover could result in fire or electric shock Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair Do not modify Do not modify the equipment Doing so could cause fire or electric shock e Do not place heavy objects on the scanner Safety Precautions Place on a stable surface Do not use the equipment on an unstable surface or on a surface which is not horizontal This could cause the equip ment to fall resulting in injury Do not drop Do not subject the equipment to strong shocks as this could cause malfunction or breakage The scanner contains glass parts if the scanner Is dropped or otherwise damaged caution must be observed to avoid broken glass Keep clean Use a dry cloth to remove any dirt from metal sections of the scanner and their surroundings Using the equipment when dirty could cause fire Do not place foreign objects inside the scanner Do not allow foreign objects of any kind into the unit If flammable objects metal or water come in contact with the interior of the scanner malfunction fire or
4. Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Name des Herstellers Anschrift des Herstellers 8331 Japan den nachstehend aufgef hrten Normen gen gt Sicherheit EN60950 EMC EEN55022 Klasse B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV Direkt Entladung 8kV Raum Entladung IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O und zwar gemaB den Bestimmungen der EMC Richtlinie 89 336 EEC DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD DE LA CEE Nosotros Nombre Nikon Europe BV Direcci n Schipholweg 321 1171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands declaramos que el producto Nombre del producto Nikon Film Scanner LS 30 Spe MOUNT AbapTER MA 20 STRIP Fitm ADAPTER SA 20 1X240 Film Adapter IA 20 Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Nombre del fabricante Direcci n del fabricante 8331 Japon cumple las normas siguientes Seguridad EN60950 EMC EN55022 Clase B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV descarga directa 8kV descarga ambiental IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O segun las disposiciones de la Directiva EMC 89 336 EEC 77 Badhoevedorp The Netherlands July 12th 1998 Place Date Signature Managing Director Lieu Date Signature Directeur g n ral Ort Datum Unterschrift Geschaftsfihrer Lugar Fecha Firma Director general
5. be sure that the computer and all other devices in the chain including the scanner are off How the scanner should be connected to the chain depends on whether It is to be located between other devices or attached at the end of the chain When the scanner is the last device in the chain Set the terminator switch on the rear of the scanner to ON TERMINATOR Connect the SCSI cable to erther of the two SCSI connectors on the rear of the scanner Wf caution Do not touch the connector pins with your fingers or with metal objects as this could result in static electricity damaging one or more of the devices in the SCSI chain Connect the other end of the cable to the next device in the chain If the scanner is the only external device in the chain connect the cable to the computer s SCSI port If there are other external devices in the chain connect the scanner to the last of these devices Setup Connecting the SCSI Cable Connect a second SCSI cable to the other of the two connec Set the t ken tch th th to OFF tors on the rear of the scanner then connect the other end of EE REM re ane Ney 7 eine ean in ears the cable to another SCSI device Confirm that the last device in the chain is terminated When the scanner is between other devices TERMINATOR Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either of the connectors on the rear of the scanner then connect the other end to one f th ices in the ch
6. is flashing rapidly close all programs and turn off the computer then turn off your scanner and remove the adapter Step 2 Pull the film slowly out of the adapter Grasp the film gently by both edges and pull the film slowly forward out of the film slot Using the Scanner Using the SA 20 Strip Film ADAPTER Cleaning the strip film adapter It is strongly recommended that you clean the SA 20 periodi cally to prevent dust from damaging the film If the film to be scanned Is of particular value it is recommended that you clean the adapter immediately before use To clean the adapter remove the adapter from the scanner and with a coin or screwdriver loosen the screw on top of the adapter Open the adapter and remove all dust with a blower VVhen you have finished close the adapter and with a coin or screwdriver tighten the screw on the top of the adapter until the top por tion of the adapter Is securely in place Using the X240 Film Adapter IA 20 An optional adapter for scanning 1X240 film with the LS 30 is available for separate purchase To use the IX24Q adapter insert it into the scanner s adapter slot as shown below sliding it in until tt contacts the back of the slot Push the adapter until the connector on the rear of the adapter is seated securely in the socket at the back of the slot Using the Scanner Using the SA 20 Strip Film ADAPTER Inserting film 1X240 film must be developed before it can
7. mm 2400 x 3658 pixels Aperture size FH 2 23 4 mm x 35 4 mm 2496 x 3776 pixels Dimensions 70 3 mm W X 158 0 mm D x 49 0 mm Lehr 93 Weight Approx 100 g 3 6 oz SA 20 STRIP FiLM ADAPTER Film 35 mm film strips of two to six frames film must be flat or curl towards the emulsion surface not more than 3 mm be free from adhesive tape have all perforations intact and be cut straight across Operating mode Connected directly to the connector at rear of scanner adapter slot Aperture size 23 4 mm x 35 4 mm 2497 x 3776 pixels Dimensions 68 0 mm W x 206 0 mm D x 54 5 mm H 2 68 x 8 117 x 2 14 Weight Approx 200 g 7 1 oz Power supply 5 VDC 0 2 A 15 5 V 0 7 A or less supplied from LS 30 A 20 1X240 adapter option Film Developed IX240 film cartridge Operating mode Connected directly to the connector at rear of scanner adapter slot Dimensions 84 0 mm W x 207 5 mm D X 58 5 mm H 3 317 x 8 177 x 3 30 Weight Approx 2 0 g 9 6 oz Power supply 3 VDC I Z A or less supplied from LS 30 Specifications 48 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name Nikon Europe BV Address Schipholweg 321 1171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands declare that the product Product Name Nikon Film Scanner LS 30 SLIDE Mount ApbapterR MA 20 Strip Fun ADAPTER SA 20 1X240 Film Adapter IA 20 Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Manufacture
8. of the scanner are made of plastic and consequently cannot be cleaned with volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner Use a blower to blow off dust or wipe the surface with a dry cloth Remove dirt from the metal rear panel of the scanner using a soft dry cloth If this is not sufficient to remove all dirt clean with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with a neutral detergent or liquid soap Be Cautions e Do not use water or a volatile liquid such as alcohol benzine or thinner Should any of these liquids come in contact with the interior of the scanner fire electric shock or malfunction could result e Volatile liquids such as alcohol benzine or thinner could stain the exterior of the scanner and adapters Periodically unplug the power and SCSI cables and wipe the dust off with a damp cloth Do not allow dust to collect on the plug as this could cause fire Maintenance Cleaning RAIS Storage When you do not plan to use the scanner for an extended period of time remove any film that may be in the adapters and take the adapters out of the adapter slot Turn off the scanner unplug it and disconnect it from the computer Close the sliding cover to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the adapter slot Store the LS 30 in a dry well ventilated environ ment away from electronic equipment such as televisions or radios which produce strong magnetic fields Do not store the scanner where the temperature excee
9. E Do not attempt to insert or eject slides while scanning is in progress e Do not move the scanner or subject it to shock or vibration while scanning Is In progress e Slides must be between 1 0 mm and 3 2 mm in thickness e Ifthe surface of the mount is rough you may experience some resistance when Inserting or removing the slide e Do not leave slides in the adapter for extended periods Using the Scanner Using the MA 20 Stipe MOUNT ADAPTER Using the FH 2 to scan strip film The SA 20 STRIP FILM ADAPTER IS provided to scan 35 mm film in strips of from two to six frames The SA 20 s automatic feed and eject mechanisms however require film that is flat cut straight across at the ends free from adhesive tape and has all perforations intact see Using the SA 20 Strip Fim ADAPTER following Film that cannot be scanned using the SA 20 can be scanned in the MA 20 using the FH 2 strip film holder provided with your scanner This section details how to insert film in the FH 2 and scan it using the MA 20 Step Open the FH 2 Holding the FH 2 with the Nikon logo facing upwards unlatch the holder by the snaps and flip it open Holder snaps Using the Scanner Using the MA 20 Stipe MOUNT ADAPTER Step 2 Place film in the holder Place a strip of 35 mm film on the lower holder oriented so that the frame numbers are not reversed Align each frame in the film with an aperture in the lower holder Ap
10. I expansion board and no internal SCSI devices check that the board Is terminated refer to the manufacturer s manual If you are using an IBM PC AT compatible with a SCSI expansion board and internal SCSI devices remove termination from the board and terminate the last internal device in the chain If the scanner is con nected at the end of the chain set the terminator switch to ON If the scanner is connected between other SCSI de vices terminate the last device in the chain and set the terminator switch on the scanner to OFF If there is an unused SCSI connector at the end of the chain place an independent terminator on this connector even If the device is connected to the chain using a through terminator See Setup in this manual Does the cabling total more than six meters in length For a reliable connection SCSI cabling should be as short as possible Use short high impedance cables Is the scanner s ID the same as that of another SCSI device Each SCSI device must have a unique ID Set the scanner s ID to a number not used by any other devices in the chain Remember that the computer is assigned an ID usually O or 7 while internal hard disks often have IDs of 0 or I In the case of Macintosh computers the host computer has an ID of 7 while 0 and 3 may be assigned to an inter nal hard disk or CD ROM drive s If you are using an IBM PC AT compatible computer has your SC
11. SI board or PCMCIA card been tested and approved by Nikon A list of Nikon approved SCSI adapters Is provided sepa rately If your adapter is not on this list you may need to purchase and install a Nikon approved adapter before your scanner will work e If you are using an IBM PC AT compatible computer do you have updated drivers for your SCSI adapter SCSI drivers are updated as new SCSI devices appear on the market and as Incompatibilities are found with existing SCSI devices Check with the board s manufacturer to determine whether problems have been discovered with your existing driver and if so how to obtain replacement software If you are using a Nikon approved Adaptec SCSI adapter informa tion can be obtained on the World Wide Web at the following site http www adaptec com note that this URL may have changed since this manual was written e If you are using an IBM PC AT compatible computer do the system resources used by your board conflict with those allocated to other devices Resource conflicts can be identified in Windows 95 by opening the System Properties window and clicking the Device Manager tab as described in the Setup section of this manual If there is a conflict t may be possible to re solve it from the Device Manager or it may be necessary to set jumpers on the board Follow the instructions in the manual for the SCSI adapter Troubleshooting 45 Software checklist e Does your comp
12. ain Le BEEN Note Ifthe last device in the chain has an unused SCSI connec tor a separate terminator should be attached to it even if the device is connected to the SCSI chain using a through terminator Terminator WV caution Do not touch the connector pins with your fingers or with metal objects as this could result in static electricity dam aging one or more of the devices in the SCSI chain Setup Connecting the SCSI Cable 24 V SCSI Connection Checklist e Turn off the computer the LS 30 and all SCSI devices before connecting the scanner e Be sure that the devices at both ends of the SCSI chain are terminated If the host computer is a Macintosh the chain will already be terminated at the computer end In the case of IBM PC AT compatibles in a chain which contains external devices only the chain should be terminated at the SCSI board In the case of a chain which includes internal devices you may need to remove termination from the board and terminate the last internal device e The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be con nected in a single chain Is eight including the computer and any internal SCSI devices such as hard disks or CD ROM drives e The total length of cabling in the SCSI chain should be no more than six meters twenty feet The longer the cabling the less reliable the connection e When using a SCSI extension board with an IBM PC AT compatible computer be sure that you have the
13. anner while scanning is In progress The number of times 1X240 film can be unwound from the cartridge is limited When scanning X240 film scan as many images In a session as possible to minimize the number of times the film is wound and unwound If you notice an unusual noise when scanning IX240 film remove the film as described below and take it to a developer to have a copy made Use the copy when making further scans Removing Film To remove film from the adapter click the eject button el in the Nikon Scan scan window see the software reference manual for your platform Wait until the scanner s status LED glows steadily then open the cover and take the film out with your fingers Using the Scanner Using the IX240 Film Adapter Turning the Scanner Off To tum the scanner off end scanning operations and turn off the computer Walt for until the status LED is glowing steadily then turn the scanner off y Cautions e Be sure that the computer is off before turning off the scanner and other peripherals Do not turn the scanner off while the status LED Is blinking e Once the power Is off wait at least 5 seconds before turning the scanner on again Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean store and transport the LS 30 Cleaning Before cleaning the scanner turn it off and unplug the power cord Remove adapters from the scanner before cleaning them The exterior of the adapters and the front
14. autions Connect the scanner to ground The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded Failure to ground the power supply could result in electric shock The shape of the cable may vary depending on the country of sale nm The scanner and all devices to which it is connected must be connected to a common ground Ifa common ground is not used a ground loop could occur causing electric shock or noise static Do not ground the outlet to a gas or water pipe e When handling the power and SCSI cables e Do not damage or modify the power or SCSI cables Fire or Unplug the power cable by pulling on the plug not on the electric shock may result if the cables are placed under heavy cable itself Pulling directly on the cord could result in dam objects exposed to heat or flame or forcibly tugged or bent age that could cause fire or electric shock e Should the insulation of the cables become damaged and the The shape of the cable wires become exposed contact your retailer or Nikon may vary depending on service office for information on repair or replacement the country of sale Continued use could cause fire or electric shock e Do not plug the power cord into an extension cord or multiple outlet extension as this could result in fire or malfunction When connecting or disconnecting the SCSI cable handle the cable by the connector Do not pull on the cable itself
15. be scanned To determine whether a roll of X240 film has been developed examine the end of the film cartridge where its current status Is marked If there is a white square showing in the fourth box the film has been developed and can be scanned To scan IX240 film press the latch button to open the adapter cover Latch button d m Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown below Direction of insertion N 2 This way up a Close the cover pushing it closed until the latch snaps into place The scanner will automatically feed film from the IX240 cartridge into the scanner For details on scanning IX240 film see the software reference manual Note f no operation is performed for several minutes the film will automatically be wound back into the canister Film will be fed into the scanner once more when the Nikon Scan scan window is opened or a preview or thumbnail scan is performed Using the Scanner Using the IX240 Film Adapter Be Cautions The latch button will lock when film is fed from the cartridge into the scanner Do not attempt to open the latch until the film has rewound or been ejected as described in Removing Film immediately below Do not remove the adapter with film inside and the cover closed Open the cover and remove the film before replac ing the adapter Do not insert undeveloped film in the adapter Do not move the sc
16. ds 60 C 140 F or goes below 20 C 4 F or where the relative humidity falls below 20 or exceeds 90 Transport The LS 30 is for use only in the country of sale Nikon will not be held responsible for consequences resulting from use over seas The scanning mechanism must be locked in tts home position for transport within the country To return the scanning mechanism to tts home position remove any adapters from the adapter slot and then turn the scanner on The status LED will blink while the scanning mechanism returns to the home position Wait until the status LED glows steadily then turn off and unplug the scanner Place the guard in the adapter slot as shown below sliding it in until rt contacts the back of the slot Maintenance Transport Remove the transport locking screws from the rear panel and screw them into the holes provided in the side panel and the mouth of the adapter slot the hole in the mouth of the slot should align with the hole in the guard Close the front cover and pack the scanner and adapters in the original packing mate rial for transport Wf caution Do not transport the scanner without first locking the scanning mechanism with the transport lock screws Moving the scanner without the lock screws in place could damage the mechanism Troubleshooting If you should encounter problems with your scanner check the following before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa tive If
17. e mounts and 35 mm film in strips of from two to six frames An adapter for scanning IX240 film is available for separate pur chase Any of these adapters can be mounted on the scanner while the scanner is on and connected to a computer To mount an adapter check that the status LED Is glowing steadily Adapters can not be inserted or removed while the status LED Is blinking Open the scanner s front cover and slide the adapter in as shown below stopping when the adapter Is firmly in place The illustration above shows the slide adapter The direction of insertion for other adapters is shown below Using the Scanner Turning the Scanner On Y Cautions Using the MA 20 Spe Mount ADAPTER e Wart until the status LED glows steadily or the scanner Is off before inserting or removing adapters Do not replace adapters while the scanner is operating When scanning 35 mm slides insert the slide adapter into the scanner stopping when the adapter Is firmly in place The adapter should be oriented relative to the scanner as shown in e If an adapter does not slide in smoothly remove it from the the illustration below adapter slot and try again Do not use force bry Niko Inserting slides Film has an emulsion surface and a base when examined under a light the emulsion side Is dull and the base shiny Viewed from the base side the image appears exactly as it would in a printed photograph When t
18. e adapter Use the driver software pro vided with your scanner to eject the film e Do not leave film in the adapter for extended periods e Do not move the scanner while scanning Is in progress e Examine the film carefully prior to scanning Film cannot be used in the adapter If e there is tape on the film e the film has been folded e the perforations have been torn e the film has been cut on an angle or tom Film that cannot be used in the SA 20 can be scanned with the MA 20 using the FH 2 film holder provided with your scanner see Using the MA 20 Stipe Mount ADAPTER above e Film for use in the SA 20 must be clean and free from finger prints If there is dirt on the film damage to the film could result Before scanning remove dust with a blower and gently wipe off any finger prints with a soft dry cloth What to do if film jams in the adapter If film cannot be ejected from the scanner using the software provided or does not eject automatically after ten minutes have passed with no operation being performed you will need to remove the film from the adapter by hand The process for clearing Jams Is given below Note Ifthe SA 20 jams repeatedly clean the adapter as de scribed in the following section Using the Scanner Using the SA 20 Strip Film ADAPTER When no film is visible in the film slot Step Remove the adapter from the scanner Wait until the status LED glows steadily then slide the adapter from t
19. e and on one side making it possible to place the scanner either on its base or on tts side When installing the scanner leave enough space free for ease of operation There should be at least 5 cm 2 of space above the unit and 10 cm 4 behind Space requirements are illus trated below When installing the scanner on its base 4inches 10cm 2inches 2inches Gd TT 23 6inches 60cm 10 inches 25cm Setup Installation When installing the scanner on its side 2inches 5cm 4inches 10cm 2inches 5cm 23 6inches 60cm 7 5inches 19cm W caution The scanner must be installed with its feet down as shown in the illustrations on this page Do not store or operate the scanner in any other orientation WER Once the scanner is installed slide the front cover open Using W caution Never turn the scanner on with the locking screws a coin remove the transport locking screws from the adapter in place Turning the power on in these circumstances could slot and side panel and screw them into the holes provided on damage the scanner the rear panel The adapter slot contains a plastic guard to prevent the transport screw from falling into the scan mecha nism when the transport screw is removed After removing the transport screw from the adapter slot and screwing it into one of the holes on the rear of the scanner remove the guard and store It in a safe place
20. ed the scanners power supply may be subject to noise Shape of plug depends on country of sale Setup Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the SCSI Cable Communication between your computer and the LS 30 relies on the Small Computer System Interface or SCSI standard For connection to the scanner and other SCSI devices a SCS controller must be installed in your computer While Macintosh computers come with a SCSI controller built in most IBM PC AT compatibles require a SCSI controller to be installed in the form of a SCSI expansion board or PCMCIA card Nikon recommends Adaptec SCSI adapters with the 32 bit version of WINASPI DLL for computers running Windows 95 or Win dows NT 4 0 a list of adapters that have been tested and approved by Nikon is provided separately To install a SCSI adapter in a computer running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer In the case of expansion boards and some PCMCIA cards it is necessary to turn the computer off and disconnect the power cable and all peripheral devices before beginning installation VWvhen the computer Is powered on after installation the Windows Hardware Vizard should detect the SCSI adapter and if necessary prompt you to install driver software for the device Once installation is complete check to be sure that the system resources used by the adapter do not conflict with those used by other de
21. efore the scanner can be connected To determine the cause of the problem select the adapter icon and click the Proper ties button to view the drivers and system resources for the device SCSI devices are connected to the computer in a daisy chain Up to eight devices Including the computer and any internal SCSI devices such as hard drives and CD ROM drives can be connected in a SCSI chain The first and last devices in the chain must be terminated Le fitted with special circuitry to reduce noise making the connection more reliable If the LS 30 is the last device in the chain It can be terminated using the termination switch on the rear of the scanner Except in the case of some laptop computers requiring external terminators the other end of the chain will be terminated inside the com puter either at the SCSI adapter or at an internal drive In the case of IBM PC AT computers with internal SCSI devices t may be necessary to remove termination from the SCSI adapter board before connecting external devices To connect the scanner to the SCSI chain a SCSI cable with a male half pitch 50 pin connector is required The other end of the cable must match the connector on the devices to which the scanner is to be connected For direct connection to most Macintosh computers a 25 pin D sub connector will be re quired Macintosh laptop computers use a different type of connector SCSI boards for IBM PC AT computers will usually be p
22. electric shock could result Do not place vases flowerpots cups cosmetics vessels containing chemicals or water or small metal articles on top of the equipment Should such articles or their contents fall into the equipment fire electric shock or malfunction could result Exposing the scanner to volatile substances such as alcohol benzine thinner or pesticides could cause malfunction fire or electric shock If foreign substances or water should find their way into the equipment turn off the power immediately unplug the power cord and contact your dealer or nearest Nikon service office Continued use could result in fire electric shock or malfunction Particular care is advised in house holds with small children When not using for an extended period When not using the equipment for an extended period remove any film that may be in the adapters and take the adapters out of the adapter slot Turn off the equipment and unplug the power cord To prevent accumulation of dust inside the equipment close the front cover Safety Precautions e When performing routine maintenance Before performing maintenance turn the equipment off and unplug the power cord A If You Notice Anything Abnormal Should you notice an unusual noise smell or smoke coming from the equipment immediately take the steps detailed below e Continued use could cause fire or electric shock Turn off the power immediately and then unplug the powe
23. ended DOS ASPl compatible SCSI board with WINASPI DLL a list of boards that have been tested and approved by Nikon is provided separately video system supporting a color depth of at least sixteen bits or 32 000 colors a color depth of twenty four bits or 16 7 million colors is recommended Parts of the LS 30 Adapter Sliding Holders for slot Transport cover Transport locking screws Guard locking screw locking screw a Feet used when scanner is on its side AC connector TERMINATOR D e R N o Nikon COOLSCAN M SCSI NB 4 Termination on off switch Se Se E SCSI ID I selection Status LED Feet used when scanner switch is on its base Female half pitch 50 pin SCSI connectors 2 Vents Power on off switch Parts and Accessories Parts 54 Note The LED may sometimes blink erratically but this does not indicate a malfunction Status LED The scanner s status is shown by the LED on the front panel Wf caution Do not insert or remove adapters while the LED is 7 blinking as this could cause the scanner to malfunction Nikotin Status LED cen COOLSCAN II R When the status LED is on and glowing steadily READY the power is on but no operation is being performed Adapters can be exchanged and film inserted If the com puter to which the scanner is connected is off the scanner can be turned off When the status LED blinks sl
24. ers Mark l S e Before scanning remove dust from the film with a blower or brush e Do not use the eject button when removing the holder trom the adapter Slide the holder out by hand When removing the holder from the adapter wart until the status LED glows steadily then slide the holder out by hand Do not use the eject button Using the Scanner Using the MA 20 Stipe MOUNT ADAPTER Using the SA 20 Strip FiLM ADAPTER A plastic tray is provided with the strip film adapter to catch film aati eegenen e ejected from the scanner If the scanner has been installed on 35 mm film strips of from two to six frames in length can be its side this tray can be attached to the adapter by inserting the scanned using the strip film adapter Insert the adapter into the hooks on the back of the tray into the holes provided on the scanner s adapter slot as shown below sliding it in until rt con bottom of the adapter and then pulling the tray slightly forward tacts the back of the slot Push the adapter until the connector on the rear of the adapter is seated securely in the socket at the back of the slot Insert hooks Using the Scanner Using the SA 20 Strip FiLM ADAPTER Inserting film To scan a film strip grasp the film gently by the sides and slide it into the adapter s film slot a short distance The adapter s feed mechanism will be activated and the film will be fed into the scanner automatically Using the Sca
25. erture Film strip Lower holder Step 3 Close the FH 2 Close the FH 2 keeping the ends of the black lower and upper Step 5 Insert the FH 2 into the slide adapter Insert the FH 2 in the film slot of the MA 20 with the Nikon holders aligned Fasten the snap on the FH 2 and fit the ends of logo upwards The direction of insertion depends on which of the upper and lower holders together Step 4 Choose the frame to be scanned The MA 20 can scan only one frame of film at a time Slide the black plastic holder to align frame to be scanned with one of the two apertures in the metal part of the FH 2 the frames in the apertures of the metal part of the FH 2 Is to be scanned in the illustrations below the arrows show the direction of insertion The first frame will be scanned The second frame will The fourth be scanned frame will be scanned The fifth frame will be scanned The third frame will be scanned The sixth frame will be scanned Using the Scanner Using the MA 20 Stipe MOUNT ADAPTER Slide the film holder into the slide adapter until the holder Es Cautions touches the back of the film slot Do not attempt to force the e Ifthe holder does not slide smoothly into the adapter film holder in past the mark slot remove it from the adapter and try again Do not use force e The film holder is for use with the MA 20 only Do not attempt to use the holder with other adapt
26. he photograph is seen from the emulsion side left and right are reversed creating a mirror image of what would appear in a print Using the Scanner Inserting and Removing Adapters When the scanner ts installed on its side insert the slides with The correct orientations for inserting landscape and portrait the base up and the short side of the aperture facing the scan slides are shown below If the slides are inserted with the top ner Insert the slide smoothly into the scanner stopping when it and bottom of the image reversed this can be corrected after contacts the back of the slot scanning using the software provided with your scanner Portrait tall slide A B E If the scanner is installed on its base the shiny surface of the film should face to the left and the emulsion surface to the right Using the Scanner Using the MA 20 Stipe MOUNT ADAPTER Landscape wide slide Do not insert slides with the longer side of the aperture facing the scanner The scanner will be unable to scan the edges of the film Note The best possible results can be achieved only with clean slides Before scanning remove dust from the film with a blower and wipe the slide gently with a soft dry cloth to remove finger prints Using the Scanner Using the MA 20 Stipe MOUNT ADAPTER Slides can be removed from the scanner by pressing the eject YW Cautions button to eject the slide from the adapter and then pulling the E E
27. he scanner If the status LED is flashing rapidly close all programs and turn off the computer then turn off your scanner and remove the adapter Step 2 Open the adapter With a coin or screwdriver loosen the screw on top of the adapter and open the top cover gt 4 2 Open adapter Loosen screw Step 3 Remove the film The jammed film will be visible in the feed mechanism at the rear of the adapter Grasp the film gently by both edges and pull rt slightly upwards being careful not to damage the film Free the end of the film at the rear of the adapter first by pulling the film upwards a little at a time Do not pull on the film that remains in the front part of the adapter as the film could catch in the mechanism and suffer damage Once the end of the film Is free pull the film slowly backwards out of the adapter with one hand while guiding the free end with the other being sure that the film does not catch on the adapter or other objects Keep the angle at which film is pulled from the adapter as low as possible to prevent damage to the film Step 4 Close the adapter Close the adapter and with a coin or screwdriver tighten the screw on the top of the adapter until the top portion of the adapter is securely in place When film protrudes from the film slot Step Remove the adapter from the scanner Wait until the status LED glows steadily then slide the adapter from the scanner If the status LED
28. is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation i386 1486 Pentium and Pentium Il are trademarks of Intel Corporation U S A Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec Inc Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc The Clean Image function incorporated in the LS 30 makes use of Digital ICE technology developed by Applied Science Fiction Inc Digital ICE and the Digital ICE logo are trademarks of Applied Science Fiction Inc Other brand or product names are the trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective holders A Symbol The A symbols in this manual signify important safety precau tions All passages marked with this indication should be read prior to installation to prevent injury to yourself or to others These indications are also placed in the table of contents to mark passages that should be read before use Y Symbol The W symbols in this manual signify the need for caution when using the product These indications are placed in sections that should be read before operation to prevent damage to the product Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generate
29. is followed by Setup which describes how to connect the power and SCSI cables and set the SCSI ID Using the Scanner details how to insert and use the film adapters and how to insert and remove film and slides The final sections Maintenance and Trouble shooting give information on caring for your scanner and on What to do when things go wrong Please read all instructions thoroughly to ensure that you get the most from your scanner The procedures for using the LS 30 to scan and reproduce images are outlined in the User s Guide A more detailed expla nation of scanning procedures may be found in the software reference manuals We hope that you will find this manual helpful Parts and Accessories This chapter introduces the parts of the LS 30 and lists the items packaged with the scanner or available for purchase separately It also lists the requirements for the computer system that will run the scanner Power cable 1 Shape of cable depends on country of sale ej FH 2 strip film holder for MA 20 1 What s in the Box Purchasers of the LS 30 should find that the package contains all the items listed below Should you find that anything is missing or damaged contact your retailer immediately Fast Track guide 1 Sec Open Me First bas Scanner software CD ROM for Windows and Macintosh 1 Open me first envelope I Reference CD containing MA 20 spe M
30. latest available driver software for your board If you experience trouble with SCSI connections contact the manufacturer to learn Whether an updated driver has been released Setting the SCSI ID Each device in the SCSI chain has a unique ID which is a num ber between zero and seven that the computer uses to distin guish between different devices When connecting the LS 30 to a SCSI chain the scanners SCSI ID must be set to a number that is not shared by any of the other devices including the computer Itself The scanner s SCSI ID is indicated by the SCSI ID dial on the rear panel Before the scanner leaves the factory the ID Is set to 2 When choosing another ID for the scanner bear in mind that the computer will usually have an ID of either 0 or 7 and that internal hard disks often have IDs of O or 1 In the case of Macintosh computers the computer will have an ID of 7 while the internal hard disk and CD ROM drive often have IDs of O and 3 respectively In general it is recommended that you set the scanner s ID to any number other than zero one three and seven that is not used by another SCSI device W caution Assigning the same ID to two different devices could render the computer system inoperable or result in important data on a hard disk being lost or corrupted Setup Connecting the SCSI Cable To change the scanners ID turn the scanner off Then using a screwdri
31. ll requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Notice for customers in European countries ACHTUNG Dieses Ger t entspricht den Bestimmungen der EG Direktive 87 308 EEC zur Storungsunterdruckung Larmemission kleiner 70 dBA A Safety Precautions Observe the following safety precautions when installing and operating the LS 30 e Do not allow your fingers hair or clothing into the film insertion slot Do not insert your fingers hair or clothing into the film insertion slot on the front of the scanner when the power is on and a film adapter is in place Doing so could result in injury e Use an appropriate power supply Use an AC power supply of 50 60Hz and a voltage of from OOV 240V Be sure to use a power cord rated for the appropriate voltage At voltages of more than AC 125V use a power cord that complies with the safety standards of the country in which it is used which has a plug rated for AC 250V ISA NEMA 6P 15 and insulation of SVT type or better and which is more than AVVGI8 in thickness At voltages of AC 125V or less use a power cord that complies with the safety standards of the country in which it is used which has a plug rated for AC 25V OA and insulation of SVT type or better and which is more than AVVG18 in thickness Safety Prec
32. nner Using the SA 20 Strip Fim ADAPTER As is the case with mounted slides strip film should be inserted with the base up and the emulsion surface down The film is in the correct orientation if the frame numbers on the film are not reversed The film s edges should be flat or curled slightly downward Do not use film which curls upwards or which is curled more than 3 mm as the film may jam or fail to scan properly Film for use in the scanner should fit in the gauge on top of the adapter Niko On CAN m COOLS Film will be ejected from the scanner automatically when the scanner is turned on or when no operation is performed for several minutes Film can also be ejected using the software provided with your scanner For details of scanning operations refer to the User s Guide or software reference manual Note Due to varying degrees of curl in strip film autofocusing may not perform well when scanning the portion of the image close to the front edge of the first frame If you experience prob lems with autofocus eject the film turn it around so that the first frame is now the last then re insert the film and scan the last frame You can also scan the frame in the MA 20 using the FH 2 strip film holder see Using the MA 20 Stipe Mount ADAPTER above gt Be Cautions e Do not attempt to insert film while scanning Is in progress e Do not remove the adapter or turn the scanner off when there is film in th
33. o scanning Troubleshooting 46 Specifications LS 30 Film 35 mm film Positive and negative film both color and monochrome may be used Film may be mounted as 35 mm slides mounts must be O mm 3 2 mm thick or strip film of up to six frames IX240 film cartridge with optional IA 20 adapter for X240 film Fixed film movable plane scanning single pass optical system Scanning system 2592 linear pixel CCD image sensor Red green and blue RGB LEDs Color separation Performed by RGB color LEDs Sensor Light source Valid scanning range 24 3 mm x 36 5 mm 2592 x 3894 pixels Pixel size Rectilinear um pixels Optical resolution Maximum 2 00 pixels 25 4 mm 2700 dpi at film surface Analog to digital conversion O bits for each color Output Full color 8 bits for each color Focus Autofocus Specifications 47 SCSI 2 compliant half prtch 50 pin connec tors x 2 Interface Dimensions 85 5 mm W x 275 0 mm D x 142 0 mm Ay 37 x 10 83 x 5 59 Weight Approx 2 4 kg 5 Ibs 5 7 oz QQ 240 VAC 0 30 2 A 50 60 Hz Operating environment Operating temperature Humidity Power supply 10 C 50 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 85 no condensation MA 20 SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER 35 mm slides Q 3 2 mm thick 35 mm film strips of one to six frames Film With FH 2 Operating mode Inserted in LS 30 adapter slot Same as slide aperture 22 5 mm x 34 3
34. oney coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even If such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country Is prohib ited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government Is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the gov ernment and certified documents stipulated by law is prohib ited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproduc tions of securities Issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses Issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps draw ings Movies and photographs is prohibited except when It Is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non commercial use Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS 30 scanner for 35 mm and 1X240 film The LS 30 film
35. ount manuals and Adobe Acrobat ADAPTER 1 Reader 1 Note Users in the United States and Canada should also find that the package contains a SCSI cable for use with the LS 30 Users in other regions should find that the package contains a ferrite core for attachment to a SCSI cable You LS 30 main unit 1 SA 20 STRIP Fim ADAPTER Wm must use the core or cable provided Film tray for SA 20 1 User s guide 1 if your scanner is to meet interfer 1 ence regulations Parts and Accessories What s in the Box Optional Accessories System Requirements At the time of writing the following optional adapter was To install and run the driver software for the LS 30 your com available for the LS 30 puter system must meet the requirements listed below A 20 adapter for 1X240 film Macintosh Macintosh or Power Macintosh with a 68030 CPU or better MacOS System 7 or later ColorSync a minimum of 16 MB RAM 24 MB or more is recom mended 23 MB or more free hard disk space 100 MB or more is recommended video system supporting a color depth of at least sixteen bits or 32 000 colors a color depth of twenty four bits or 16 7 million colors is recommended Windows Parts and Accessories Options Aja IBM PC AT or compatible with 1486 or better CPU Windows 95 Windows N 14 0 or later a minimum of 16 MB RAM 24 MB or more is recom mended 23 MB or more free hard disk space 100 MB or more is recomm
36. owly BUSY scanning Is In progress or the scanner Is initializing after having been turned on Do not turn the scanner off remove or insert adapters or eject or insert film When the status LED flashes rapidly ERROR a communications error has occurred or there is a problem with the scanner If this condition persists close all applica tions and turn off the computer then turn off the scanner Wait at least five seconds before turning the scanner on again and restarting the computer Parts and Accessories Status LED mee This chapter explains how to set up your scanner and connect it to a computer Before using your scanner you will need to complete the following steps e select a suitable location for the scanner e remove the transport locking screws e connect the power and SCSI cables e set the SCSI ID These steps are described in the sections that follow Installation Before connecting the LS 30 to your computer choose a flat stable location for it free from vibration and dust Do not install your scanner where e it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight e it would be subject to condensa tion or drastic changes in tempera ture e the temperature exceeds 35 C 95 F or falls below 10 C 50 F s other objects might block the scanner s vents e it would be subject to radio interference from other elec tronic devices S The scanner has feet both on its bas
37. r s Name Manufacturer s Address 8331 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 EMC EN55022 Class B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV direct discharge 8kV air discharge IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CEE Nous Nom Nikon Europe BV Adresse Schipholweg 321 1171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands d clarons que ce produit Nom du produit Nikon Film Scanner LS 30 SLIDE MouNT ApbapteR MA 20 Strip Fitm ADAPTER SA 20 1X240 Film Adapter IA 20 Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Nom du fabricant Adresse du fabricant 8331 Japon est conforme aux normes suivantes S curit EN60950 CEE EN55022 Classe B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN6 1000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV d charge par court circuit 8kV d charge par amorcage IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O selon les dispositions de la directive de la CEE 89 336 EEC ERKLARUNG UBER EG NORMENGERECHTHEIT Wir Name Nikon Europe BV Anschrift Schipholweg 321 1171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands erkl ren hiermit da das folgende Produkt Produktbezeichnung Nikon Film Scanner LS 30 Sting Mount Apbapter MA 20 STRIP Fitm ADAPTER SA 20 IX240 Film Adapter IA 20 Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome
38. r cord After ensuring that the equipment is no longer smoking contact your dealer or Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair Do NoT attempt repairs yourself as this would be extremely dangerous e the scanner would be exposed to direct sunlight A Installation and Storage To prevent fire or malfunction follow the precautions given below when operating or storing the scanner When not in use cover the scanner appropriately to protect it from dust Do not store or use where e the temperature is above 35 C 95 F or below 10 C 50 F the temperature changes drastically or condensation occurs e there is a lot of dust e the humidity exceeds 80 Safety Precautions e the scanner may be subject to excessive vibration or physical e the scanner would be exposed to radio interference from shock other equipment nearby e close to other objects that would block the scanner s vents Note that the scanner contains glass parts if the scanner is dropped or otherwise damaged caution must be observed to avoid broken glass Safety Precautions 10 Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punish able by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper m
39. rovided with a 25 pin D sub connector a 50 pin Centronics connector or a half pitch 50 pin connector with the pins ar ranged in two separate rows or attached to a central finger If the correct type of cable is not available an adapter can be attached to one or both ends of the cable To prevent interfer ence SCSI cabling should be of a high impedance type and be as short as possible The total length of cabling in a SCSI chain must not exceed six meters twenty feet but be aware that the reliability of the SCSI interface will drop as the length of the cable increases A SCSI cable is provided with scanners sold in the United States and Canada If your scanner was purchased in another region before connecting the SCSI cable you should attach the ferrite core provided with your scanner the cable provided to cus tomers in the United States and Canada does not require a core Place the SCSI cable in the center of the open core and close the core tightly The core should be attached as far as possible from the scanner Le as close as possible to the other device to which the cable is attached Attach the plastic tie on the scanner side of the core to prevent the core from sliding out of position 2 Place tie around cable and pull tight To LS 30 gt Close and latch core Setup Connecting the SCSI Cable SCSI devices cannot be connected while the power is on Before connecting the scanner to the SCSI chain
40. s uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and re ceiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television techni cian for help CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly ap proved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment SCSI Cable Use the SCSI cable supplied with your scanner see page 3 of this manual Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of the class B Part 15 of FCC rules Note A SCSI cable is provided only with scanners sold in the U S A and Canada In other regions a ferrite core is provided for attachment to a SCSI cable Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets a
41. scanner offers high speed and high resolution making it ideally surted to the creation of high quality images for desk top publishing design and multi media production Removable modular adapters allow scanning of 35 mm slides and strip film whether negative or positive color or monochrome An adapter for X240 film is available separately Other features include e a bright four color LED light source which eliminates the need to replace worn out bulbs e single pass high speed scanning e ten bit analog to digital conversion guaranteeing high image quality e a maximum of 2 592 x 3 894 pixels and resolutions as high as 2 00 dp e an autofocus function that eliminates the need for manual focus adjustment e a compact lightweight and energy efficient design e random access and batch scanning allowing you to preview and select for scanning any frame or frames in a film strip or X240 film cartridge without removing the film from the scanner Overview Ao This reference manual describes the procedures for unpacking setting up and connecting the scanner and explains how to use the film adapters available for the LS 30 While the emphasis in this manual is on setting up and using the scanner the precau tions that should be observed for personal safety and to pre vent damage to the equipment are also covered The next chapter Parts and Accessories introduces the parts of the scanner and the contents of the package This
42. the problems occurred during scanning you may wish to refer to the software reference manual for advice on trouble shooting scanning problems Problem the status LED does not light Checklist e Is the power switch set to ON The scanner is on when the end of the power switch labeled is down See the Fast Track Guide or the Using the Scanner section of this manual e Is the power cable properly connected at both ends After making sure that the scanner and any devices to which it is connected are switched off connect the power cable as described in the Fast Track Guide or the Setup section of this manual Problem the scanner will not scan Scanning problems are often related to a problem in the SCSI connection or to improperly installed software In rare situations there may be a problem with the system itself in which case a complete reinstall of the operating system may be necessary SCSI checklist Before checking the items listed below make sure that the scanner and any devices to which it is connected are off e Is the SCSI cable loose or not connected Check the SCSI cabling to be sure that the cable is firmly connected to the connectors Troubleshooting 44 Are both ends of the SCSI chain terminated If the SCSI chain is not properly terminated you will experi ence intermittent problems with all SCSI devices The chain must be terminated at both ends If you have a IBM PC AT compatible with a SCS
43. uter system satisfy the requirements given in Parts and Accessories in this manual and in the User s Guide e Is the software installed correctly Installation instructions are given in the User s Guide and the software reference manual As a last resort tt may be necessary to reinstall the scanner software Follow the instructions for de installation given in the software reference manual for your platform then restart your computer and reinstall the software as instructed in the Fast Track Guide or software reference manual In the case of IBM PC AT compatibles tt may be necessary to reinstall the drivers for the SCSI board To do so click the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Prop erties from the menu that appears This will open the System Properties window Click the Device Manager tab and select your SCSI adapter from under the list of SCSI controllers if your adapter is not listed check whether there is a SCSI con troller listed under Other Devices category and if so select it instead Click the Remove button at the bottom of the System Properties window and select OK in the window that appears If a message appears stating that it is not clear whether the device can be removed safely click Test Uninstall the scanner software as described in the Window s software refer ence manual then power down the computer After ensuring that all SCSI devices including the scanner are off turn on
44. ver turn the dial on the back of the scanner to choose a new ID Note The LS 30 conforms to Level of the SCAM SCSI Con figuration Auto Magically SCSI selection standard which allows some computers to set the scanner s ID automatically If your computer s operating system supports Plug amp Play and the SCSI host computer or SCSI extension board conforms to SCAM the scan ner may be automatically assigned an ID which differs from that set using the SCSI ID dial SCAM will not assign conflicting IDs to SCSI devices Setup Setting the SCSI ID Using the Scanner This chapter covers basic scanner operations from turning the scanner on to replacing adapters and inserting and removing film Actual scanning Is outlined in the User s Guide and de scribed in more detail in the software reference manuals Turning the Scanner On Before turning on your computer turn on the scanner and any other peripheral devices The scanner is on when the end of the power switch labeled I is down wt switch on CU down i When the scanner is turned on the status LED will blink while the scanner initializes Initialization is complete when the LED glows steadily Once initialization has completed turn on any other peripheral devices and then start the computer Inserting and Removing Adapters The LS 30 uses a variety of adapters to scan different types of film Adapters are provided for scanning single 35 mm slid
45. vices If any conflicts are found resolve them as Instructed in the manufacturer s manual WV caution Do not attempt to connect the scanner to your computer until a SCSI adapter has been installed and any resource conflicts resolved Setup Connecting the SCSI Cable ate He 2 g 7 After installing a SCSI adapter on a com Open Explore puter running Windows 95 check for Einde resouree conflicts Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Click the My Computer icon with the SE right mouse button and select Properties Rename from the menu that appears The TEE System Properties window will be displayed Open the Device Manager tab System Properties FI General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection E Rz CDROM H E Disk drives m Display adapters H Floppy dek controllers Fy Hard disk controllers ES Keyboard I Modern GY Monitor Hy Mouse Loi B Network adapters gt HikonFrinter H Other detected devices E ah Ports COM amp LPT S ER SCSI controllers Seon See geg 154s e ge E SCSI Host Adapter Am CT Properties Refresh Remove Print ree SCSI controller If the card has been installed correctly the System Properties window will contain a SCSI controllers icon If 2 or X is showing next to the name of the SCSI adapter there is a problem which must be resolved b
46. your computer and start Windows After installing the driver soft ware for the SCSI adapter as described in the manufacturer s manual follow the steps given in the Fast Track and user s guides to set up your scanner and reinstall the scanner software Problem the scan window controls are grayed out or a no adapter or no media error appears when you attempt to scan an image using Nikon Scan Check that there is an adapter in the device and that tt is fully inserted in the adapter slot The scanner will not recognize the SA 20 or optional IA 20 adapter unless the connector on the rear of the adapter is fully inserted in the connector at the back of the adapter slot If the adapter is in place check that the film is properly inserted in the adapter Problem the quality of scanned images is poor Checklist s Is there dust on the film Remove dust from the film with a blower and scan the image again e Is the film to be scanned properly inserted in the scanner Reinsert the film and try again e Did you move the film or scanner while scanning was in progress Do not attempt to insert or remove film while scanning is in progress Moving the scanner while the status LED is flashing could cause malfunction Install the scanner in an environ ment free of vibration and shocks e Are you using the software correctly Refer to the User s Guide and software reference manuals for details on how to adjust image quality prior t
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