Kodak EC 3 User Manual

Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide

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diTTo

User Guide Issue 3.0

Provisional

While every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this document are accurate Cintel International equipment is under
constant review to bring about improvements in design, and a unit may differ in detail from that described.

Cintel International Ltd 2008

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Contents

Declaration of Compliance 3
Safety Notices 3

Introduction

General Description of diTTo 4

Installation

System Set-up 5

Network Set-up 6

Operation

Power Up 6

GUI Application

Main Page: Menus 7

Main Page: Scan Control 7

Main Page: System Status 8

Main Page: Clip Entry 8
Main Page: Clip Display 8
Main Page: Clip Management 8
File: Menu 12
File: New Project Wizard 12

View: Menu 13

Tools: Menu 14

Tools: Playback Viewer 14
Tools: Pre-scale 15
Tools: Masking 16

Tools: Exposure 17

Tools: Auto Shading 17
Tools: Minimum Density Calibration (DMIN) 17

Tools: D/SCO Option 18

Settings: Engineering (Password Protected) 19

Settings: Site: General 19

Settings: Site: EDL 19

Settings: Site: File Name 20

Film Transport

Description of Film Transport 21
Lacing Film 22
3perf and S16mm gate Options 24

Local Controls 25
Gate Lacing 26

Load Transport Tension 26

Keycode Reader 27

Other Information
Maintenance 28

Specification 30
FAQ’s 31

Support 32

Fuse Information 33
LED Machine Status Information 33

Software and License Management
Software Update 32
License Renewal 32
Software/Firmware License 34

Appendix 1 DPX Files and Metadata 35
Appendix 2 Data files sizes 35
Appendix 3 KeyKode Reader Safety Information 36
Appendix 4 Masking description 36

Appendix 5 Kodak Color Science 37

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Declarations of Compliance

CE Declaration of Conformity Compliance To Be Advised
FCC Part 15 Class A Declaration of Conformity Compliance To Be Advised

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the appliance collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural
resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment
and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information about collection point and
recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your
household waste disposal service or Cintel International, or your agent of Cintel
International.

This symbol is only with national legislation.

Attention

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance

valid in the
European Union (Business Users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please contact [e-mail] to
obtain information about returning the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with
applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of
old electrical and electronic equipment.

Warning
Electrical supplies in excess of 50 (fifty) volts are potentially hazardous or lethal; supplies of up to 264V exist within
the diTTo Scanner. THE SCANNER MUST ONLY BE OPERATED WITH ALL COVERS IN PLACE; covers must
only be removed by qualified service personnel for maintenance purposes.

The scanner is designed so that it CANNOT be operated remotely with the film transport door open; safety
interlock switches force the scanner into a STOP condition when the door is opened. Do NOT in any way over-ride,
modify or alter the operation of these switches; these switches are fitted for safety purposes and can only be over­ridden by a qualified engineer equipped with the correct service tool. In the event of an interlock being overridden
the operator waivers ALL liability.

Ensure that film tension is switched OFF (Film on film path is slack) BEFORE touching any part of the film
transport mechanism.

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Introduction

diTTo

diTTo data Scanner

diTTo is a high quality, high speed digital film scanner designed for all data scanning applications including film
mastering, digital intermediate, special effects, archiving and restoration.

diTTo uses cutting edge technology in a unique, space saving ‘desktop’ design and is designed as a ‘plug and play’
device.

diTTo is uniquely designed to be a user-friendly film scanner that does not require highly trained operational and
maintenance personnel. The scanner has an inbuilt PC and 1.2TBytes of local RAID storage.

diTTo has an intuitive Windows-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) which provides simple, automatic, film
calibration, clip management and all the features expected from a professional data film scanner.

diTTo scans 35mm and S35mm 4-perf film to Super2K and 4K data files (Catalogue Number DT2005200)
diTTo can be upgraded with the following options:
35mm and S35mm 3-perf Operation (Catalogue Number DT2005230)

Dust and Scratch Concealment (Catalogue Number DT2005220)
35mm Keycode Reader (Catalogue Number DT2005240)
35mm PRINT 4-perf Gate (Catalogue Number DT2005250)
16mm and S16mm Gate (Catalogue Number DT2005260)
Kodak Display Manager Option (Catalogue Number DT2007270)

diTTo includes Kodak Colour Science

(see appendix 5 page 37)

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diTTo

Installation

System set-up

Ensure the ac mains supply has been fully disconnected prior to removing any cover plates. This task must be
performed only by suitably qualified personnel.

Connections to the scanner are via an EMC gland plate located at rear of the scanner. Remove the 4 screws (4 x M3)
that hold the small adjustable aperture plate, Fig 1(A), feed through the appropriate cable to the diTTo internal PC.
Further access can be gained by removal of the side vent plates (6 x M6).

Fig 1 EMC Gland

Fig 2 External Connections to diTTo PC

Scanner

Fig 3 Internal connectors of diTTo PC

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The scanner is connected to the scanner GUI monitor, keyboard and mouse via a KVM extension lead (supplied). See
Fig 2. All network connections are made directly to the internal PC panel. See Fig 3

Once all cables are connected refit the rear aperture plate and the side panel to maintain EMC compliance.

Network set-up

Consult your local network administrator before connection to any 3rd Party network.

Standard Windows TCPIP file transfer can be performed by changing the Host PC to be on a compatible workgroup
and IP address. If the network is running DHCP then manually changing the Host PC workgroup is all that is required.
This is performed by accessing Control panel > System Properties > Computer Name.

If manual IP setting is required changes can be made by accessing:
Control panel > Network connections >(Select network component)>Properties>*Make selection)

IP / Subnet mask can be verified via DOS shell >ipconfig
The following connections at the internal PC are available (See Fig 3):
Fibre HBA (Host Bus Adaptor) 2Gb Fibre Dual Channel, LC-LC

FireWire 800
USB 2.0
Ethernet 10bT/100bT/1Gb auto-switching

Virus Protection

Due to the inherent background processing overhead imposed by any virus protection software this product is
delivered with none fitted. It is strongly recommended that NO background operational software is loaded as this WILL
impede the operational speed of this scanner. Access to external gateways is strongly advised against i.e. Internet /
Mail servers etc.

Operation

Power up

Note: There are no user serviceable parts contained within this scanner. Only suitably qualified personnel are
allowed to operate it with any protective covers removed.

The Mains switch is located at rear Left Hand corner as part of the mains inlet unit. See Fig 1
The GUI Monitor power cord is separate to the main scanner. The main scanner includes the internal Host PC.
The Host PC will boot and then display the familiar Windows XP.
Note: The internal RAID fans will initially run at high speed until the PC takes over temperature control of fan speed.

At login, select the diTTo user Icon and input password “diTTo”
The scanner desktop will now appear. Double clicking the diTTo icon will launch the Scanner GUI application.

The diTTo GUI is Windows-based and designed to be easily navigated.

For details of the diTTo transport and film lacing please refer to the Film Transport section
of this manual. (Page 22)

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Scan

Clip

System

GUI Application

The Graphical User Interface application consists of a Main page where all of the required Scanning, Recording and
viewing controls are located as well as a number of additional Tools and Settings.

Main page

The Main page gives the user full control over diTTo.

Menus

Current Scanned Image

Picker Tool Information

Clip Display

Fig 4 Main GUI Window

Control

Status

Control

Scan Controls

Current timecode location of film on transport`

The user can select the following configurations (dependent upon which options are fitted):

Film Type - Negative, Inter-Negative, Inter-Positive, Print, B/W Negative, B/W Print
Film Format- Super 35mm, Acadamy 35mm, 3 Perf 35mm, S16mm
Resolution - 2K Colour, 2K Mono, 4K Colour, 4K Mono. See Appendix 2 for details of settings related to film type.
File Format - DPX 10bit LOG (Cineon), DPX 10bit Linear (Cineon)

Current status of transport
Transport controls using familiar symbols: Play Forward, Play Reverse, Stop, Fast Forward, Fast Reverse,
Single Frame Forward, Single Frame Reverse, Continuous Crash Record (only available in Play Forward
mode).

Crash Record (Single Frame) and LED illumination ON/OFF controls.

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System Status

This shows the amount of local RAID free Disk Space in terms of GBytes, Frames, as well as a visual indicator
(The space is dependent on the Resolution value set in Scan control window.)
A Browse control for setting a manual (crash recording) destination is included.

A or B wind settings for the Feed and Take Up Reels. Only available in Unloaded mode (see Lacing Film Page 21)

Clip Entry

Clips can be created by using the Mk In and Mk Out buttons. Uses (Transport Time code as reference)
diTTo control includes Edit Decision List (EDL) management. See Clip Management below.

Keycode displays the current frame Keykode (if the optional reader is fitted)
Timecode window. Allows keyboard entry of timecode for diTTo to be cued to, or for setting the main diTTo timecode.

(This window is NOT used for editing EDL lists).

T/code format menu provides a choice of global timecode type. H:M:S:F, Foot:Frames, Frames
Current Tape. The appropriate alpha-numeric entry must match that of the clip list Lab-Roll or Tape, to allow

a conformed recording.

TC CUE will cause diTTo to transport the film to the timecode entered in Clip Entry Timecode window.
TC SET will set diTTo’s counter to the timecode entered in Clip Entry Timecode window
COMMIT ALL will activate all changes made to the EDL list shown in the Clip Display.
CONFORM ALL will cause diTTo to perform all committed scans created in the EDL and shown in the Clip Display.
CLEAR EVENTS will clear all clips from the Clip Display List. (An option will displayed to delete recorded files as well)

Clip Display

This window shows Clip listings as edit decision lists (EDL). The listing includes:

Clip number
Tape, an alpha-numeric value
Lab-Roll, an alpha-numeric value
In Point of clip
Keykode, if available. If no Keykode reader is fitted, only imported ALE list Keykodes will appear.
Out Point of clip
Length of clip
Progress, a percentage of the recording of each clip
Record Path Name, the folder location of recorded images from each clip
Resolution, selectable for each clip. (2K Colour,2K Mono, 4K Colour, 4K Mono).
Exposure, selectable from a list of created exposures.
Masking, selectable from a list of created mask settings.
Pre-scale, selectable from a list of created pre-scale settings.

Clip Management

Clips can be created by several methods
Manual clip generation.

Entering In and Out points using the diTTo GUI, while transporting the film to the required clip starts and ends will
create clips. As soon as an In point is created the list will show a clip. Once an Out point is entered the clip list will
calculate the length. (If the optional Keykode reader is fitted and the film has valid Keykode the In point entry will also
create a Keykode value). The Tape/Reel number will be that entered in the Clip Entry box and the Record path will
be that determined in the Project Wizard. (See New Project creation. Page 12).

New Clips can also be created manually by double clicking an empty clip line and filling in the details.

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EDL and ALE Import to create clips

Edl’s and ALE files can be imported by selecting File then Import EDL or Import ALE. Before the file is imported,
certain parameters such as frame rate (24fps, 25fps or 30fps) will need to be confirmed in the New Project or
Settings > Project Time code menu.

The imported list will appear in the Clip Display window.

Fig 5. Clip Display Window; all events uncommitted.

Clip Editing
The following parameters within each clip can be edited prior to recording: IN and OUT points, Length, Record Path
Filename, Resolution, Exposure, Masking and Pre-scale.

Clip In and Out points can be edited by pointing the mouse at the relevant box containing the timecode, a left click will
highlight all the clips parameters, a 2nd left click will highlight the appropriate box; a new value can now be entered.
(Ensure to enter in the correct format by including “:”) Invalid numbers will be rejected with a warning notice.

Fig 6. Clip Display Window; event options.

A right click on an individual clip will give you the option to Cue to Start, Cue to End, Commit, Conform or Delete.

A Left Click on the box to the right
of Record Path Name will allow new
selection of destination for scanned clip.

Fig 7. Record Path selection.

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Fig 8 Resolution Fig 9 Exposure
selection selection

Fig 10 Masking Fig 11 Pre-scale
selection selection

A Left Click on the box to the right of Film Type, Resolution, Exposure and Pre-scale will allow new selections of
parameters of scanned clips. Changing the Resolution, for example, will allow exactly the same clips to be scanned
at 2K and then on a subsequent conform at 4K

Fig 12 Clip Display Window; Some clips committed

Colour Indication of Clip Display

A Red clip indicates that the clip has just been imported, created or modified. As such it is not committed to scanning.

A Blue clip indicates that it has been committed for scanning. (Modifying a Blue Clip will un-commit it.)

A Green clip indicates that the clip has been completely scanned

When editing or modification of the Clip List is complete the entire list can be Committed to recording using the
Commit ALL button or clips can be individually committed using the right click pull down menu on the clip list (See
Fig 6). The text will change from Red to Blue at this point.

Fig 13 Clip Display Window; All clips committed

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When committed, The clips can be conformed (Scanned) using Conform All or Conform individual clips by a right
click of the mouse and select Conform from the pull down individual clips menu.
diTTo will automatically scan the appropriate sections of the film to the Recorded path name in the clip list.

The Progress window will display the percentage of each clip recorded.

Conform in progress:

Fig 14 Conform (Recording in progress)

When the recording is complete, a Right click on the clip will give you the option to Delete or Play the clip using the
Playback viewer (see page 14) If Delete is chosen, the option to also delete the files will be offered

If Play is chosen, the Playback Viewer will appear showing the first frame of the clip. (See Tools: Playback page 14)
The Playback Viewer can be called up from the tools menu at any time, except when diTTo is conforming.

( See Tools selection Page 14)

A note about editing a conformed and recorded Clip.

Once a clip has been conformed and recorded it appears in green on the Clip List. If a clip that has been recorded is
further edited it will become Red awaiting a Commit or Conform command. Note that in order not to overwrite the
recorded image files from a previous conform, it will be necessary to select or enter a new Record path name prior to
committing the clip.

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File Menu

This menu is accessed to create New Projects, Open and Save Projects
and Import EDL and ALE files. At this time it Is not possible to Export EDL
or ALE files. However Clip Lists created with EDL or ALE files and
subsequently modified within the diTTo GUI will be saved as part of the Project.

Fig 15 File Pull down menu

File: New Project

The Project Settings allows set up of all parameters that may be required for each project.
General includes the Project Name and Folder location for the main project, the recorded clips and any EDL

files associated with the project. The default paths used will depend on the default selection set in Settings: Site:
General (See page 19)

DMIN Aim is also set here. (See DMIN calibration for an explanation. Page 17)
Timecode rates must be set here to match any EDL timecode rates, else a mismatch In timecodes in the clip list

relative to the Film clips will occur.
EDL Heads and Tails can be set here. The settings will cause extra frames to be recorded at the head and tail of

each clip.
Default Film Types and Resolutions are also set here.
The Dust/Scratch Concealment Option D/SCO can be selected here (see page 19) if enabled.

If D/SCO is enabled, then a ‘Defect Map’ can be enabled into the DPX file by selecting DPX Scratch data.

Fig 16(a) New Project Window
General

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