Nikon 35mm Scanner User Manual
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1. 5 5 SCSI Cables Used with Internal Scanners The internal SCSI cable is a 50 pin flat cable with two identical molded connectors on each end One end of this cable will connect to the SCSI controller while the other end will connect to the connector on the rear of the internal mount scanner A typical SCSI internal cable is shown below SCSI flat cable Connector protection key SCSI 50 pin connectors 38 5 6 Connecting to the Computer SCSI The SCSI port on the computer is a connector located either inside the computer or on the rear panel of the computer There are three basic types of SCSI connectors dealt with in this manual the 50 pin internal connector standard 25 pin DB25 type connector and 50 pin external Centronics connector Warning The SCSI connector should never be connected or disconnected while the computer is running Connecting inside the computer The SCSI connector inside the computer will be a 50 pin flat connector as shown below Note the position of pin 1 and the key A wide variety of 50 pin flat connectors are used Some may have keys while others do not some may have Pin 1 clearly marked while others will not and some may have mechanical levers to assist in inserting and removing the connector SCSI flat cable SCSI connector Circuit card To remove connector Pry the flat cable connector out gently with a small flat bladed screwdriver 39 Care must be exercised when inserti2. 1 User s Manual 35mm Film Scanner COOLSCAN II Standard Model and Internal Mount Model Contents 1 Overview 1 1 Features 1 2 Operating Environment for Standard Model 2 Before Operation 2 1 Inspection 2 2 Components 2 3 Notes on Use 2 4 Cleaning the Unit 3 Parts Identification 3 1 Main Unit 3 2 Status Display LED 3 3 Strip Film Holder FH 2 4 Setting Up the Standard Model 4 1 Before Connection 4 2 Connecting the Power Cord 4 3 Connecting the SCSI Cable 4 4 Setting the SCSI ID 2 5 Setting Up the Internal mount Model 5 1 Before Installing 5 2 Installing the Internal mount Model 5 3 Setting the SCSI ID 5 4 Terminating the SCSI Chain 5 5 SCSI Cables Used with Internal Scanners 5 6 Connecting to the Computer SCSI 5 7 Setting Up a SCSI Chain with the Scanner 6 Operation 6 1 Turning on the Power 6 2 Film Insertion 7 Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Index 3 Cautions The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission is prohibited The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice We have 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 We shall take no responsibility for consequences resulting from the operation of this product despite the terms mentioned above Trademark Information Macintos
3. 7 has been assigned for the CPU and 0 has been assigned to the built in hard disk for a Macintosh and 0 and 7 have also been assigned to other personal computer systems any number from 1 to 6 is recommended for the ID number If conflicting ID numbers are assigned the system might not function or important data on the hard disk might be destroyed It is therefore essential to check the ID numbers carefully before connecting the COOLSCAN II 27 5 Setting Up the Internal mount Model The internal mount scanner is easy to install following the procedure described below 5 1 Before Installing The internal mount scanner is shown below Note that the front of the internal mount model is identical to that of the standard model Front panel The front of the scanner includes the film slot and the status display LED Rear panel The rear panel of the internal mount scanner is shown below The rear panel contains the DC power connector SCSI connector and configuration DIP switch block Film Slot Status display LED Power Connector SCSI Connector Configuration DIP switch The default DIP switch configuration is shown in Table 5 1 The meaning of the SCSI ID DIP switch is explained later The internal mount scanner is set at the factory to SCSI ID 5 DIP Switch Default Usage 1 Closed SCSI ID bit 0 1 2 Open SCSI ID bit 1 0 3 Closed SCSI ID bit 2 1 4 Not used Table 5 1 Factor
4. connected to the SCSI bus there is no need to change the SCSI ID from the preset value If the scanner must share the SCSI bus with one or more other peripherals it is necessary to insure that no two peripherals have the same ID Create a list of SCSI peripherals on the desired bus noting the device type and the SCSI ID of that device To determine the SCSI ID of the other peripherals check the rear of each peripheral for some indication of the SCSI ID of that device If there is no indication of the ID number consult the peripheral s user s manual or call the peripheral manufacturer to determine the SCSI ID setting Remarks To change the ID confirm that the computer power is off The ID cannot be changed when the power is on As 0 and 7 have been generally assigned to the computer system any number from 1 to 6 is recommended for the ID number If conflicting ID numbers are assigned the system might not function or important data on the hard disk might be destroyed It is therefore essential to check the ID numbers carefully before connecting the COOLSCAN II If another SCSI peripheral shares the same SCSI ID as the COOLSCAN II change the SCSI ID of the COOLSCAN II to an unused SCSI ID as indicated in the following sections 35 Setting the SCSI ID on the Internal Scanner The SCSI ID is set by a set of DIP switches on the back of the internal mount scanner as shown below In most cases these DIP swi
5. Connector orientation key SCSI flat cable not provided 41 6 Operation 6 1 Turning on the Power Turn the COOLSCAN II on first the other SCSI devices next and the host computer last If your scanner is the internal mount model you need not turn the COOLSCAN II on After turning the power on the LED will begin to blink to indicate scanner initialization The scanner is self calibrating A calibration procedure occurs automatically during power up This procedure typically takes about twenty seconds Due to the patented light source there is no warm up time necessary for the scanner Once the scanner has performed its power on calibration it is ready to go Remarks To turn the COOLSCAN II power off turn the host computer off first the other SCSI devices next and the COOLSCAN II last reverse order from switching on Once the power is turned off please wait five seconds or more before turning the power on again Do not turn the power off while the scanner is scanning Make sure there is no strip film holder in the scanner during power up or the scanner will not calibrate correctly POWER ON 42 6 2 Film Insertion The COOLSCAN II can scan different types of 35mm positive negative monochrome color images In addition it can scan a film strip of up to 6 frames or single film chips Insertion of Mounted slides The COOLSCAN II can scan mounted slides as they are Conf
6. SCSI cables for use with 37 M Main unit 18 Mounting holes 30 N Notes on use 17 O Operating environment 14 P Parts 18 Power connector 19 Power switch 18 S SCSI connecting scanner to an SCSI chain 24 39 determining which SCSI to use 34 setting the internal scanner s SCSI ID 35 setting the SCSI DIP switches 35 setting the SCSI ID 26 33 terminating the internally mounted model 36 termination 36 SCSI connector 18 19 SCSI ID switch 18 Set up 21 27 Slides mounted inserting 42 orientation of landscape slides 43 orientation of portrait slides 43 Specifications 49 Standard model 18 Status display LED 18 19 Strip Film Holder FH 2 20 upper holder 44 Strip film inserting 44 T Troubleshooting 48 Turning on 41 V Ventilation holes 18 52 ERKL RUNG BER EG NORMENGERECHTHEIT Wir Name Nikon UK Limited Anschrift Nikon House 380 Richmond Road Kingston Surrey KT2 5PR UK erkl ren hiermit da das folgende Produkt Produktbezeichnung Nikon 35mm Filmscanner LS 20E LS 20I Name des Herstellers Nikon Corporation Anschrift des Herstellers Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Japan den nachstehend aufgef hrten Normen gen gt EN55022 Klasse B EN50082 1 IEC801 2 1991 4kV IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 1kV AC 0 5kV I O und zwar gem den Bestimmungen der EMC Richtlinie 89 336 EEC Kingston UK September 30 1995 Place Date Signature Managing Director Lieu Da
7. ached to the devices located at both ends of the SCSI chain If the host computer is a Macintosh the Macintosh itself will provide termination at one end of the chain If the host computer is an IBM PC AT or compatible equipped with a SCSI board the SCSI board itself will present termination at one end of the chain Note that when a SCSI chain connection is made inside a computer the end of the SCSI device inside the computer will become the end terminal Before installing a SCSI board be sure to read the user s manual provided with the board The numbers for the I O address interrupt level INT and DMA channel might conflict with other interface boards and peripheral devices If so change them as explained in the manual 26 4 4 Setting the SCSI ID The SCSI ID for the COOLSCAN II is set at 5 when the unit is shipped If other SCSI devices are connected to your computer make sure that the SCSI ID for the COOLSCAN II is different from those assigned to other SCSI devices Note that in the case of a host computer which has a built in SCSI hard disk or built in CD ROM the ID numbers of the host CPU and each SCSI device have already been assigned If the IDs are the same you must change the ID number of the other SCSI device or the ID of the COOLSCAN II to avoid any conflict Remarks To change the ID confirm that the COOLSCAN II power is off The ID cannot be changed when the power is on As
8. as this may cause malfunction The shape of the plug depends on the country of use The shape of the plug depends on the country of use 23 4 3 Connecting the SCSI Cable Before connecting the SCSI cable confirm that all SCSI devices including the computer system have been turned off Connect the unit to the computer using the SCSI cable After attaching the connector be sure to lock it in place You can connect the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the unit 5 5 If the unit is the only connected SCSI device or if the unit is connected at the end of the SCSI chain attach a terminator terminal resistance to the other SCSI connector At this point remove the terminator of the other SCSI device that has been placed between them The terminator is not needed when the unit is connected between other SCSI devices 5 Connect SCSI devices in a chain and attach terminators to both ends of the chain Since the terminator is built into the host computer in most cases the host computer should be at the end of the SCSI chain The operation manuals of some notebook computers require a terminator to be attached outside the computer please refer to the operation manual for the computer to which the unit is connected Note The SCSI cable used for SCSI connection should be of high impedance type Terminator 24 SCSI Chain Connection with Other Devices If Scanner is connect
9. dBA 5 Cautions for Safety In order to use the COOLSCAN II safely and correctly and to prevent problems pay careful attention to the following points Use an AC power supply of 50 60Hz and a voltage of from 100V 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 15A NEMA 6P 15 and insulation of SVT type or better and which is more than AWG18 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 125V 10A and insulation of SVT type or better and which is more than AWG18 in thickness Be sure that the electrical outlet of the power supply is grounded Conduct the grounding in common to the other machines it is being connected with Unless common grounding is conducted ground loop will occur which will cause electric shock and noise static Do not conduct the grounding to a gas pipe or a water pipe The shape of the plug depends on the country of use 6 When plugging in or unplugging the power cord be sure to touch only the plug Do not extend the power cord of the product as this may cause malfunction This can cause breakage and failure Do not connect or remove peripheral equipment whi
10. e computer the computer must have the following 1 An externally accessible 5 1 4 half height bay 2 A standard power supply connector 3 A card slot available on the motherboard The scanner will slide into a 5 1 4 half height drive bay as shown below To enable film to be inserted into the scanner the computer must have a cutout for this drive bay so that the drive bay is externally accessible The scanner will be powered from the computer using the standard computer drive power supply connector The computer mother board needs to have an available single short connector slot for the SCSI interface board Rail stop closed Film slot Rail stop open Rail stop screw Rail slots Rail stop screw Insert the scanner here 30 The computer drive bay has one or two metal stops screwed into the tapped holes on the sides of each half height drive slot These should be loosened to allow them to either be removed or to hang freely so they do not block the drive bay receptacles for the guide rails These will be repositioned after the scanner is installed to lock the scanner in place The scanner side mounting holes Two sets of vertical holes are provided on the sides of the scanner These are the top and bottom rail mounting holes One set must be chosen according to where the computer allows the scanner to be positioned in the drive bay Most computers require that the bottom set of mounting holes be used Position
11. e inside of the computer while sliding the scanner rear first into the drive bay The scanner should slide in easily if the rails are properly positioned Push the scanner in so that the rear of the scanner aligns with the computer power connector Warning The top or bottom of the scanner should not touch anything when sliding into the computer Damage can occur to the scanner or to other devices if the scanner scrapes during installation Computer power connector Typical connector on four wire cable Y Adapter power connector Optional Y type power connector GND screw 33 Step 6 Connect the power connector Connect the 4 pin power connector of the computer to the 4 pin power connector of the scanner Note that both connectors are keyed so that one side of the connector is beveled Be careful to insure that the beveled edges are properly aligned Under certain circumstances it is possible to force the connector in at an improper angle thereby creating a reversed connection Extreme damage can occur to the scanner should this happen Make sure that the connection is correct Note An optional Y adapter may be necessary if there are no available power connectors in the computer Warning Do not attempt to connect power to the scanner with the computer power on Step 7 Slide the scanner into the computer Once the power connection is made carefully slide the scanner the rest of the way into the computer Pull gen
12. ed at the end of the SCSI chain Connect the 50 pin full pitch connector of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector located on the rear panel of the unit and insert the other end to the SCSI connector of other SCSI device Connect the supplied terminator terminal resistance to the other SCSI connector on the rear panel of the unit If Scanner is connected between the other SCSI de vices Connect the 50 pin full pitch connector of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector located on the rear of the unit and insert the other end to the SCSI connector of other SCSI device Connect the other SCSI device by using the other SCSI connector on the rear panel of the unit Connect the supplied terminator terminal resistance to the SCSI device connected at the end of SCSI chain Terminator Terminator 25 Remarks The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be connected to one computer is eight including the CPU When using with a host computer with a built in SCSI hard disk or built in CD ROM note that SCSI ID numbers have been pre assigned for the host CPU and the SCSI devices The SCSI cable must not be extended beyond a total length of 19 feet 6 meters or else failure may result If you use the type of terminator that is inserted between the SCSI cable and SCSI interface connector install a terminator independent of the other SCSI connector of the COOLSCAN II Terminators must be att
13. f film containing up to six images Film holder latch Adaptor snap Aperture Adaptor cover Cover latch Film holder latch Upper holder Lower holder Lower holder concave section Film sits here 21 4 Setting Up the Standard Model 4 1 Before Connection Before connecting the cables confirm that all devices including the computer system and the COOLSCAN II are turned off For an IBM PC AT or compatible in which a SCSI board has not been installed install a SCSI board as explained in the manual supplied with the board Note Make sure that the PC is powered off before installing the SCSI board When installing a SCSI board for the first time be careful not to set conflicting I O addresses interrupt numbers or graphic board DMA channels POWER OFF POWER ON 22 4 2 Connecting the Power Cord Before connecting the power cord confirm that the unit s power switch is in the off position Insert the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC inlet located on the rear panel then insert the plug into the AC power outlet 5 Remarks The power source must be grounded If possible try to use an independent electric outlet If the unit is connected to an outlet to which an electric household appliance such as a vacuum cleaner or air conditioner is connected the product may experience power source noise interference Do not extend the power cord of the product
14. h is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation IBM PC AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other brand or product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Indication The indications in this manual signify important safety precautions In order to use this product safely please read every section where these indications are placed before beginning operation this product These indications are also placed in the table of contents so users can find them easily Indication The indications in this manual signify the need for caution when using the products These indications are placed in sections that should be read by users before beginning operation in order to avoid damage to the product 4 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will n
15. irm that the thickness of the mounted slides to be scanned is between 1 1mm and 3 0mm Ensure that the emulsion surface is facing up When the scanner is installed vertically insert the mounted slide so that the emulsion surface is facing toward the right shiny surface facing left When the scanner is installed horizontally insert the mounted slide so that the emulsion surface is facing downward shiny surface facing upward All film has an emulsion surface and a base surface The emulsion surface is slightly dull and concave The base surface is slightly convex and is shinier than the emulsion surface Insert the mounted slide lengthways until it touches the back of the scanning stage Note Do not insert the mounted slide so that the width and length of the mount are reversed If you do so the COOLSCAN II will not be able to scan both sides of the mounted slide 43 The standard orientation of a mounted portrait or landscape slide is shown below If the top and bottom are reversed the image can be flipped using software Orientation of a portrait slide Orientation of a landscape slide 44 Insertion of Film Strip Insert the film strip into the attached film holder FH 2 and then insert the holder into the film slot of the front panel of the unit Step 1 Remove the cover latch and open the upper holder Be sure the word Nikon printed on the adaptor cover of the upper holder is facing upward S
16. le the power switch is on This can cause breakage and failure Do not unplug the power cord while the power switch is on This can cause breakage and failure Do not move the Unit while the power switch is on This can cause breakage and failure Once the power switch has been turned off wait at least five seconds before turning the power switch on On no account disassemble the Unit The high voltage parts inside the unit can cause electric shock Do not insert any foreign objects inside the unit If flammable objects metal or water come in contact with the interior of the unit failure fire and or an electrical shock may result 7 Avoid harsh substances such as alcohol benzine thinner or pesticides as failure fire and or an electrical shock may result Do not subject the unit to any strong shocks This can cause breakage and failure Do not place heavy objects on the unit 8 Do not pull or bend the SCSI cable This can cause the cable to malfunction 5 If You Notice Anything Abnormal If unusual noise odor or smoke occurs switch the Unit off immediately and disconnect the power cord and the SCSI cable Contact your retailer or Nikon sales representative in your country 9 Storage and Operating Locations Proper storage will ensure the long life of the Unit In order to avoid internal dust while being stored it is recommended that an appropriate co
17. n Taking the Unit Out of The Country The use of this product may violate local laws and restrictions in some countries If this is the case we cannot bear any responsibility for any violations resulting from the use of this product 12 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 punishable by law Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money 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 prohibited The copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government without obtaining approval from the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions 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 governmen
18. n the software manual Have you installed software For information on installing and operating software refer to the software manual provided with the unit Have you properly set the configuration such as CONFIG SYS If you have installed applications for Windows for instance note that the configuration may change automatically For Windows version Poor image quality Have you set the film properly Set the film properly Can you see dust on the film Remove dust on the film with a blower or photographic brush Was the unit subjected to vibration during the scanning operation Place the unit where it will not be subjected to vibration or physical shocks Are you using software properly For details please refer to the manual for your software 49 Appendix Specifications Reading system Optics Film type 35mm film color or monochrome negative or positive Reading resolution 2 592 x 3 888 pixels Reading area 24 3 x 36 5mm Effective area 23 4 x 35 4mm with strip film holder Light source RGB 3 color LED Film holder No holder needed for mounted slides Strip film holder FH 2 for strip film Image optics High resolution optics Autofocus Focusing Auto Gradation 256 gradations each for R G and B Scanning Signal processing Image scanning single pass Main scanning 2 592 element CCD line sensor Sub scanning Moving film stage driven by step mo
19. ng and removing these 50 pin connectors The connecting pins are rather fragile Follow the rules below when handling these connectors 1 Never force the connector in and out 2 Make sure that the connectors are properly aligned before inserting 3 Do not remove a connector from the socket by pulling on the cable Instead use a small screwdriver to pry each of the sides out a little at a time This connector is similar to the connector on the back of the internal mount scanner 5 7 Setting Up a SCSI Chain with the Scanner The internal mount scanner is equipped with one SCSI 50 pin connector When the scanner is connected as the only other device on the chain or as the last device on the chain the connector of the 50 pin cable will end at the scanner This case is shown below Scanner Computer internal SCSI termination set Computer SCSI controller Computer SCSI connector SCSI cable Insert terminator between these connectors 40 Typically the scanner will be the only peripheral on the internal SCSI bus If this is the case the 50 pin cable provided will work In some cases the scanner will not be the only peripheral on the internal SCSI bus When this occurs the SCSI cable provided will not work A special cable with a connector stamped in the center of the cable as well as a connector stamped on both ends of the cable will be required This special cable is shown below SCSI 50 pin connectors
20. onnector into the scanner It should snap into place with moderate force Make sure that the connector on the cable is positioned parallel to the connector on the scanner before applying force This will reduce the risk of bending any pins Warning Make sure that Pin 1 marked on the scanner connector mates with Pin 1 of the flat cable connector Step 2 Terminating the SCSI chain The internal mount scanner needs SCSI termination Refer to 5 4 Terminating the SCSI chain in this chapter for more information Step 3 Loosen the lock down screws On one or both sides of the drive bay opening are locking screws These may be positioned so that they block the access to the openings in the drive bay where the rails will slide in Loosen these screws so that the metal tab does not block access to the openings It may be necessary to remove these tabs Keep them handy because they will be repositioned in Step 8 below SCSI connector SCSI flat cable 32 Step 4 Feed the computer power connector Feed the computer power 4 pin connector through the drive bay from the inside as far as it will extend out through the drive bay Connect the cords with each 12V DC or 5V DC connector Note When you establish a ground connect a grounding cable not provided to the GND screw Step 5 Slide the scanner part way into the drive bay Thread the unconnected end of the 50 pin SCSI cable through the drive bay and pull it through into th
21. ot 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician 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 approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment SCSI Cable Please use the SCSI cable listed on page 5 in the user s Manual supplied with the scanner Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of the class B Part 15 of FCC rules Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all 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 St rungsunterdr ckung L rmemission kleiner 70
22. provided Film Slot The film holder is inserted here Status display LED Shows the scanner status Power Switch Directly turns the AC power ON OFF Ventilation Holes Since air is drawn in through these holes make sure that they are not blocked by other equipment Ventilation Holes Power Switch Film Slot Status display LED 5 AC Inlet SCSI Connectors SCSI ID switch 19 Internal mount Model Film Slot The film holder is inserted here Status display LED Shows the scanner status SCSI Connector For SCSI connection Configuration DIP switch Sets the SCSI ID number Power Connector Connect to the power source Film Slot Status display LED Power Connector SCSI Connector Configuration DIP switch 20 3 2 Status Display LED The display LED is located on the front panel and shows the scanner status Steady illumination Lights when power is supplied READY status Blinking about once every 1 5 seconds Blinks slowly during operation BUSY status Also blinks when the power is switched on and during initialization Fast blinking about 5 times a second Blinks fast when an error occurs either in the scanner or in communication ERROR status Note The blinking cycle may sometimes be irregular but this does not necessarily signify a product malfunction Status Display LED 3 3 Strip Film Holder FH 2 This strip film holder can be used with a strip o
23. roller in the computer has to be terminated Warning Incorrect SCSI termination can cause unpredictable errors If one other SCSI peripheral shares this SCSI bus it also has to be terminated If additional SCSI devices are connected to the bus between the two end SCSI devices these devices can NOT be terminated Only two terminated devices can reside on the SCSI bus one at each end Improperly terminated SCSI peripherals can fail immediately or may work correctly for a period of time before generating their first errors Terminating the Internal mount Scanner If the LS 20 is at the end of the chain attach the provided SCSI terminator as described below The SCSI terminator is usually inserted between the SCSI connector on the LS 20 and the provided SCSI flat cable as shown below Insert terminator between these con nectors 37 Remarks When connecting the terminator to the scanner insert it straight and correctly aligned with the locator key taking care not to bend the pins When removing the terminator from the scanner pull it straight out taking care not to bend the pins If there is not enough space to connect the terminator directory to the LS 20 the SCSI connector on the LS 20 should be attached to the connector stamped in the center of a daisy chaining flat cable not provided and the provided SCSI terminator should be attached to the unconnected stamped connector at one end of this cable
24. se the position that looks best then screw the rails into the side of the scanner loosely and attempt to push the scanner into the bay If it fits remove the scanner tighten the screws and continue with the installation If not move the rails with respect to the scanner and try again until it fits Sliding the scanner into the drive bay Before the scanner is inserted into the drive bay insure that the DIP switch block is set correctly In rare cases it may be necessary to change the configuration of the DIP switch block On no account force the scanner into the drive bay It should have a snug fit yet it should not be necessary to apply excessive force when pushing in the scanner If it does not slide in easily reposition the guide rails or visually check the drive bay to see what might be blocking the path of the scanner 31 Installing the internal mount scanner in the drive bay Step 1 Connect the SCSI cable to the scanner Connect one end of the flat 50 pin SCSI cable to the 50 pin SCSI connector on the rear of the internal mount scanner as shown below Insure that Pin 1 of the cable is aligned with Pin 1 of the scanner The connectors on both the scanner and the cable are protected with a protruding tab to force the connector to mount properly Note that Pin 1 on the scanner connector and the cable connector is marked with a triangle and the wire associated with Pin 1 has a red stripe on it Do not force the cable c
25. stage and is aligned with the edge of film slot as shown Remarks Do not force the film holder into the scanner Though the film holder is made of plastic it will be damaged if film is forced into it Remove dust on the film or film holder with a blower or photographic brush Insert the film holder slowly Mark 48 7 Troubleshooting If something unusual should occur please check the following items before you conclude that there is a unit failure For more details refer to the Troubleshooting section of the software manual Scanner cannot turned on Is the Power cord connected Connect the Power cord Is the power switch turned on Turn the power switch on Scanning cannot be performed Is the SCSI cable connected Connect the SCSI cable Are you using the supplied SCSI cable Use the supplied SCSI cable Is the end of the connected SCSI cable terminated Connect the terminator Is the SCSI ID number different from the SCSI ID of other devices Change the ID number if it is duplicated Are you using a recommended SCSI board For Windows version Use a recommended SCSI board Are the numbers you have set for I O INT and DMA for the SCSI board different from those for other boards For Windows version Do not set the conflicting numbers Does your system satisfy our recommended system requirements Provide the recommended system described i
26. t 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 works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs which are copyrighted creative works is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non commercial use 13 1 Overview Thank you for purchasing the Nikon 35mm Film Scanner COOLSCAN II This manual describes the procedures for unpacking setting up and connecting the scanner with emphasis on hardware use and precautions Please read the sections appropriate for the scanner you are using to ensure proper operation For an explanation of how to scan and reproduce images with COOLSCAN II please refer to the software manual We hope that you will find this manual helpful 1 1 Features The COOLSCAN II is capable of scanning 35mm film color monochrome negative positive at high speed and high resolution 3 color high brightness LED illuminant eliminates the need for illuminant maintenance High speed single pass scanning capability High quality images produced using an 8 bit A D converter Maximum pixel count of 2 592 x 3 888 and high resolution of 2 700dpi on film surface Auto focus function eliminating the need for manual focusing Compact lightweight design with lo
27. tches will not be changed If it is necessary to change the default SCSI ID change the position of the DIP switches to the proper SCSI ID Refer to Table 5 2 for the proper DIP switch values When changing the position of the switches use a pointed instrument to toggle the switch Use of a pen or pencil is not recommended since these will leave a mark on the switch and make it difficult to differentiate between the on and off positions SCSI ID DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 0 Open Open Open 1 Closed Open Open 2 Open Closed Open 3 Closed Closed Open 4 Open Open Closed 5 Closed Open Closed 6 Open Closed Closed 7 Closed Closed Closed Table 5 2 SCSI ID DIP switch values Factory default for COOLSCAN II 36 5 4 Terminating the SCSI Chain The SCSI chain is an electrical bus connecting two or more devices It is critical that this bus be correctly terminated for the SCSI peripherals to work properly Termination is an electronics term that applies to the impedance found at both ends of the bus The electrical signals on the SCSI bus are changing rapidly between their digital on and off states To minimize noise a terminator is placed on each end of the bus The effects of this termination may be subtle but are critical to the correct operation of the scanner on bus Typically the computer is located at one end of the SCSI bus Assuming this is the case the SCSI cont
28. te Signature Directeur g n ral Ort Datum Unterschrift Gesch ftsf hrer EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name Nikon UK Limited Address Nikon House 380 Richmond Road Kingston Surrey KT2 5PR UK declare that the product Product Name Nikon 35mm Film Scanner LS 20E LS 20I Manufacturer s Name Nikon Corporation Manufacturer s Address Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards EN55022 Class B EN50082 1 IEC801 2 1991 4kV IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 1kV AC 0 5kV I O following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CEE Nous Nom Nikon UK Limited Adresse Nikon House 380 Richmond Road Kingston Surrey KT2 5PR UK d clarons que ce produit Nom du produit Nikon 35mm Film Scanner LS 20E LS 20I Nom du fabricant Nikon Corporation Adresse du fabricant Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 Japan est conforme aux normes suivantes EN55022 Classe B EN50082 1 IEC801 2 1991 4kV IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 1kV AC 0 5kV I O selon les dispositions de la directive de la CEE 89 336 EEC
29. tep 2 Place the film strip on the concave section which is fixed in the adaptor of the lower holder Be sure to place the film strip on the lower holder so that the emulsion surface will be facing down the shiny surface will be facing up The orientation is correct if the image edge numbers can be read Film strip Lower holder Aperture Upper holder Cover latch Adaptor cover 45 Step 3 Align each image of the strip film with an aperture in the lower holder Step 4 Close the upper holder aligning both ends of the upper holder and the lower holder Fasten the latches at both ends of the holder after securing the adaptor cover and fastening the cover latch Cover latch Holder latch Holder latch 46 Step 5 Align the image to be read with either of the two apertures in the silver colored adaptor frame Insert the film holder in the film slot of the front panel in the scanner with placing the aperture through which the image is to be read toward the slot The film holder can be inserted into the COOLSCAN II from either end Decide the insertion direction of the film holder according to which image is to be read The first image will be read The second image will be read The third image will be read The fourth image will be read The fifth image will be read The sixth image will be read 47 Step 6 Insert the film holder until it touches the back of the
30. the rails at the bottom of the scanner and while holding the scanner see if the scanner will slide into the bay rail slots The guide rail mounting holes The guide rails have a tapered end and a non tapered end The tapered end is mounted at the rear of the scanner to facilitate the scanner s insertion into the drive bay slot The non tapered end is mounted at the front of the scanner This flat end allows the scanner to be locked into position once the scanner is installed Certain holes on the rails are elongated vertically allowing precise adjustment of the position of the rails with respect to the scanner The rails have a set of horizontal holes that can be used to position the rails forward or backward with respect to the scanner Attaching the guide rails to the scanner Depending on the type of computer it may take several tries to find the best combination of holes on the scanner and rails for optimal mounting The face of the scanner has to fit flush with other peripherals in the drive bays as well as the face of the computer In addition the scanner must slide into the drive bay without touching any other devices or the drive bay itself It should sit so that the cutout in the computer front panel aligns with the front of the scanner Several attempts may be required to align the scanner in the computer drive bay It is often easiest to identify the best holes while holding the scanner and rails in front of the drive bay Choo
31. tly on the SCSI cable with one hand to provide slight tension on the cable while the scanner is being pushed in Do not tug on the cable or allow the cable to fold while pushing in the scanner Step 8 Screw down the rail stops Once the scanner has been pushed into the computer reposition or reinsert the lock tabs mentioned in Step 3 above The tabs should slide in front of the scanner guide rails thereby locking the scanner in place 5 3 Setting the SCSI ID Up to eight devices can share a SCSI host These are each identified by SCSI ID numbers Thus a SCSI ID can have a value between 0 and 7 There are no implicit regulations regarding the use of these numbers Typically the computer itself would be SCSI ID number 7 while the SCSI peripherals would be 0 through 6 A minimum of two devices must be connected to any SCSI bus In this case one is designated as the initiator while the other is the target It is possible to have many configurations of initiators and targets on a bus More than one initiator can be present on a SCSI bus The typical configuration is one initiator and one or more targets The internal mount scanner is always a target In the case we show below the only initiator is the computer The SCSI ID is typically set by a switch on the rear of the SCSI peripherals The default SCSI ID number set at the factory is ID 5 34 Determining which ID to use If the scanner is the only SCSI device that will be
32. tor Scanning time Prescan Preview Approx 20 sec Actual scan depends on the kind of interface resolution setting and film density Approx 80 sec for 3 color within a 2 592 x 3 888 pixel range with standard film Resolution 2 700 dpi A D conversion 8 bit Data Transmission Interface SCSI 2 compliant Maximum transfer rate Approx 2 66MB sec with SCSI 50 Others Power requirements Standard model AC 100 240V 50 60Hz 0 3 0 2A Internal mount model DC 5V 1 5A DC 12V 1 2A Panel indicators READY BUSY and ERROR states indicated by LED Temperature 50 F 95 F 10 C 35 C Humidity 20 85 with no condensation Dimensions Standard model 6 0 W x 10 5 D x 2 5 H inches 151 x 267 5 x 63 3mm Internal mount model 6 0 W x 8 2 D x 1 7 H inches 148 x 210 x 42mm Weight Standard model Approx 4 2lbs 1 9kg Internal mount model Approx 2 0lbs 0 9kg 51 Index A AC inlet 18 Adaptor cover 44 Adaptor snap 20 B Before use 15 C Cleaning the unit 17 Components 15 Configuration DIP switch 19 Connecting the power cord 22 Connecting the SCSI cable 23 Connecting to external SCSI 38 Connecting to internal SCSI 38 D Display LED 20 Drive bay 29 installing scanner in 30 F Film inserting 42 Film slot 18 19 G Guide rail mounting holes 30 Guide rails attaching to scanner 30 installing 29 I Internal mount model 19 installing 28
33. unt neither less than 1 1mm nor more than 3 0mm thick If the slide mount is not flat on its surface you may feel some roughness when mounting or unmounting the slide Don t force the slide mount or strip film holder into or out of the unit if it does not move smoothly When scanning film don t touch or unmount the slide mount or film strip holder 2 4 Cleaning the Unit When carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning ensure that no volatile liquids such as alcohol benzine or thinner come into contact with the COOLSCAN II as this may cause a failure fire or electric shock Please observe the following points Before cleaning always turn the power off and pull out the power plug Since the front cover is made from plastic material remove dust with a blower or a dry cloth Use a soft dry cloth to remove dust from the metal panel at the rear If the unit has become badly soiled clean with a cloth moistened with a mild liquid detergent then dry with a soft cloth Avoid harsh substances such as alcohol benzine thinner or pesticides as they may damage the surface or remove the exterior finish 18 3 Parts Identification 3 1 Main Unit Standard Model SCSI Connectors For SCSI cable connection No difference between IN and OUT SCSI ID switch Sets the SCSI ID number Numbers 0 to 7 are shown and valid AC Inlet Connect to the AC power source with the power cord
34. ver be used on the Unit Do not store or use where The temperature is above 95 F 35 C or below 50 F 10 C the temperature changes drastically or condensation occurs The humidity exceeds 80 The Unit is exposed to direct sunlight The atmosphere is excessively dusty 10 The Unit may be subjected to excessive vibration The Unit is placed on tilted surface The Unit is exposed to electrical noise and interference from other equipment nearby Leave sufficient space around the unit to ensure that the ventilation slots are not blocked Blocking these slots may cause an internal heat build up Place the unit on a level and stable surface for operation If operated in any other way problems will occur 11 Cautions for Operation Don t carry the Unit or film while scanning This can cause breakage and failure When moving the scanning stage don t touch or unmount the film holder This can cause breakage and failure Don t use a slide mount more than 3mm thick If the slide mount surface is not smooth you may feel some resistance when mounting or unmounting the slide Don t force the slide mount or strip film holder into or out of the scanner if it does not move smoothly This can cause breakage and failure Transportation Precautions When transporting the Unit pack the unit with the original package box and packing material provided by Nikon Whe
35. w power consumption 14 1 2 Operating Environment for Standard Model Leave extra space around and above the unit to ensure smooth operation Please refer to the drawings below for the amount of space to be provided If possible place a suitable cover over the unit to avoid dust accumulating when it is not being used For vertical installation For horizontal installation 15 2 Before Operation 2 1 Inspection Inspect the package to see whether any damage has occurred during shipment If there is any damage to the package please contact your retailer directly and do not unpack the unit 2 2 Components When you open the package check whether all the items are present If there are any missing items please contact your retailer immediately Standard Model The following items are included with your COOLSCAN II standard model package FH 2 Strip Film Holder 1 Power cord 1 The shape of the plug depends on the country of use Main Body 1 SCSI cable 1 50pin full pitch Dsub 25pin Terminator 1 User s manual s Software disk s 16 Internal mount Model The following items are included with your COOLSCAN II Internal mount model package Guide rail 1 Main Body 1 SCSI 50 pin flat cable 1 FH 2 Strip Film Holder 1 Internal Power Cable 1 Terminator 1 User s manual s Software disk s 17 2 3 Notes on Use Don t use a slide mo
36. y set default DIP switch configuration 28 Both sides of the internal mount scanner are identical as shown below Note the set of two tapped holes on each side One set of holes on each side of the scanner will be used for the rails as shown in this figure 5 2 Installing the Internal mount Model To install the internal mount scanner first screw the guide rails provided with the scanner to the two sides of the scanner then insert the scanner into the drive bay using the computer drive bay slots Connections to the back of the scanner include the computer power and the SCSI flat cable Due to the tight space constraints inside the computer it is not possible to connect the cables to the scanner after it has been installed The SCSI cable and terminating networks are easier to connect to the scanner before it is mounted in the drive bay The computer power connector is easily connected to the scanner when the scanner is partially inserted into the drive bay Guide rail Mounting holes Locking tab Front panel Tapped holes Top panel 29 Installing the guide rails Different computers have their own special requirements for mounting devices in an internal drive bay In most cases a pair of guide rails are screwed to the sides of the scanner to enable it to be slid into the drive bay These guide rails are also used to lock the scanner in place The computer drive bays In order for a scanner to be mounted inside th
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