JayTech PS970 User guide

For correct usage please read these instructions carefully
and keep in a safe place for future reference!

CONTENTS

Safety Precautions ..................................................

Package Contents ..................................................

Description of Parts ................................................

Loading Slides ........................................................

Loading Negatives ..................................................

Loading Photos .......................................................

General Operations ................................................

Technical Specifications .......................................

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1. Safety Precautions

Please read these notes carefully before initial use.

General Notes:

Do not place the device on an unstable surface. If it falls it may cause
personal injury.

Follow the safety and operating instructions for the other devices to be
connected to your film scanner.

Do not overload your PC with USB connections. Connecting too many
devices to your computer, such as wireless mice, media players, mobile
phones, and other USB devices may result in an insufficient supply of power
to your film scanner for normal operation.

Please make sure that this scanner does not get into the hands of children it
is not a toy!

Please observe the regulations for the prevention of accidents of the
organization of commercial employer's liability insurance associations for
electrical installations and production facilities in commercial facilities.

Please contact our technical support for questions regarding the scanner, its
mode of operation, safety and proper connection.

Do not disassemble the device and do not open the housing, there is danger
of electric shock. The retailer is not liable for any damage incurred during use
of this device, or for the complaints of third parties.

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Ambient Conditions:

Set the scanner up so that the ventilation openings are not obstructed. For
example do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surfaces.

Do not place the device close to heat sources such as radiators or ovens.
And do not subject the device to high temperatures or severe temperature
fluctuations. Protect it against solar radiation.

Avoid severe stress, vibration and strong impact. Do not drop or shake the
device. It can also be damaged by strong pressure on the LCD display.

Keep the scanner away from water and other liquids. It should not be used
in rain or snow. Moisture may cause electric shock or even fire.

Cleaning and Care:

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface and the cleaning brush for the
exposure area. Store the device in a clean and dry location.

Packing:

Do not leave the packing material lying around. Plastic bags are dangerous
and not toys.

Interference:

Most electronic devices such as lamps, computers, telephones, etc. create
an electromagnetic field. Keep the film scanner away from electrical devices
to avoid unwanted interference and interaction.

If liquid or a foreign object enters the device, have it checked by an authorized
person before you continue to use it.
We recommend you contact our service center.

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Start of Operation:
To ensure proper operation please read all the operating

instructions and the notes on safety carefully!

Power Connection:

Connect the device using the supplied USB cable and the power adapter.
Insert the plug of the power adapter into a power outlet.

USB Connection:

Use the USB cable to connect the device to your PC.

2. Package Contents

Combo-Scanner PS970
USB Cable
Negative Film Holder
Positive Slide Holder
Photo Tray (13x18, 10x15, 9x13)
AC/DC Adapter
User’s Manual

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3. Description of Parts

Combo-Scanner PS970

Positive
Slide Holder

Negative
Film Holder

Photo Tray

13x18 10x15 9x13

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4. Loading Slides

Hold up the slide toward the light. Face the
trademark side of the slide away from you.
Look through the slide and it should appear
normally (not a mirror image).
Now turn the slide so the image is upside
down while looking at the same side.

Open the slide holder at the marked spot on
the top.
With the slide holder laid open place the slide
into recessed area in the holder- the slide
should fit perfectly.

Note: Handle slides with care. Any dust

saved images. If possible use cotton gloves when handling slides. It is
recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust on the slides. This
is not included with the Combo-Scanner but can be purchased from an
office supply or electronics retailer.

scratches or fingerprints will show up on your

Close the slide holder and press the edges
so that it locks in place.

Hold it in the position as shown in the
Combo-Scanner.
Insert the Slide Holder into the slot on the
right side of the Combo-Scanner as shown.

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5. Loading Negatives

Hold up the negative toward the light. As you
look through the negative you should be able
to read the small negative numbers normally
(not a mirror image).
Now turn the negative so the image is upside
down while looking at the same side.

Open the negative holder at the marked spot
on the top. With the negative holder laid open
place the negative into holder so the notches
line up with the notches on the holder.

Note: Handle negatives with care. Any dust,
scratches or fingerprints will show up on your
saved images. If possible use cotton gloves when handling negatives. It is
recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust on the negatives.
This is not included with the Combo-Scanner
but can be purchased from an office supply
or electronics retailer.

Close the negative holder and press the
edges so that it locks in place.

Hold it in the position as shown in the
Combo-Scanner. Insert the negative holder
into the slot on the right side of the Combo­Scanner as shown.

Film Holder: The design of film holder is
follow ISO standard. In some cases the holes
on the film will not match exactly to alignment of the holder. This is caused by
a non-standard camera. In this case there will be a small black line on the
edge of the frame that can easily be cropped out using photo editing software.

ISO - International Organization for Standardization

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6. Loading Photos

First insert the photo into appropriately sized photo tray (13x18, 10x15, 9x13)
Note: Handle photo with care. Any dust scratches or fingerprints will show

up on your saved images.

13x18 10x15 9x13

Insert the photo tray into the slot from the top of the Combo-Scanner as
shown.

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7. General Operations

Quick Start

1. If you want to scan the films, please switch two switches on the top of the
device to the left side. Otherwise if you want to scan the photos, please
switch to the right side.

2. Put Slide/Negative onto the Slide/Negative Holder or insert photo into
appropriately sized photo tray (13x18, 10x15, 9x13).

3. Insert the Slide/Negative Holder into the slot on the right of the device or
insert photo tray into photo tray slot from the top of the device.

4. Apply the power to the Combo-Scanner by two ways:
(1) USB: Connect the Combo-Scanner to PC with USB cable

(2) 5V adapter: Connect the adapter to the device with USB cable

5. Press POWER button to turn on the Combo-Scanner.
Note: (1) When the Film scanner mode is selected, the Film scan indication

LED is on.
(2) When the Photo scanner mode is selected, the Photo scan
indication LED is on.

6. Follow the menu on screen for scanning.

7. After finished the scanning, take out the memory card.
Note: The Combo-Scanner has a 32MB built-in memory for recording,

when there is a memory card inserted, it will be the top priority for saving
data. (Available internal memory for image storage is approx 3MB)

8. Or read pictures from PC by USB mode.

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