Kodak HR 500 User Manual

KODAK PROFESSIONAL
HR 500 Film Scanner

P192_0016HC

Operator’s Guide

Part No. 6B6377
P015

©Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 - 2001

All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form
without permission from Eastman Kodak Company.

Unpacking Instructions for the

KODAK PROFESSIONAL

HR 500 Film Scanner

CAUTION: The HR 500 Film Scanner weighs almost 120 lbs (54,5 kg). Two people are needed to safely lift the

scanner from the box.
Be sure the table for the scanner:

• is stable

• can support approximately 120 lbs (54,5 kg)

• is at least 30 in. (76,2 cm) long x 30 in. (76,2 cm) wide

1. Inspect the box to make sure there is no damage.

cutouts

lid

styrofoam

scanner in
plastic bag

styrofoam
under scanner

front
compartment
with
accessories

If there is damage, contact the shipping company.

2. Remove the lid from the box.

3. Remove the scanner accessories (such as cables
and SCSI board) from the front compartment of the
box.

4. Compare the packing list to the actual contents.

If there is an item missing:

• In the United States: call Eastman Kodak

Company at 1-800-822-1414.

• Outside the United States: contact your local

Kodak representative.

5. Open the plastic bag that covers the scanner and
move the bag so you can reach the cutouts in the
styrofoam under the scanner.

CAUTION: T wo people are needed to lift the scanner

from the box.

6. Use the styrofoam cutouts to reach under the
scanner (one person in front; one person in the rear)
and lift the scanner out of the box onto the table.

7. Keep the scanner packing material until you are
satisfied that the scanner is operati ng sa tis fac tori ly.

CAUTION: Make sure the setting on the AC input

module on the back of the scanner is
compatible with the power source.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference; in
which case, the user would be required to incur the expense of correcting the
interference.

Cautionary Symbols

Hot Surface Symbol

Regulatory Information

CAUTION: Risk of burn. Wait at least 5 minutes for surface to cool.

Fuse Label

!

CAUTION: Double pole / neutral fusing.
ATTENTION: Double pôle / fusible sur le neutre.
ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter - Sicherung!

CAUTION: The Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Scanner uses double pole/

(2)100-120 V 50/60 Hz 6.3 A / 250 V / F
(2)200-240 V 50/60 Hz 3.15 A / 250 V / T

neutral fusing.

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Regulatory Information

Electrical Hazard Symbol

French:

Symbole de Danger Électrique
German:

Elektrisches Gefahrensymbol

CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock. Test before touching.
French:

ATTENTION: Danger D’ Électrocution. Vérifier avant de toucher.

German:
VORSICHT: Gefahr von elektrischem Schlag. Vor Berührung prüfen.

Mechanical Hazard Symbol

French:
Symbole de Danger Mécanique

German:
Mechanisches Gefahrensymbol

CAUTION: Moving parts. Avoid contact.
French:

ATTENTION: Pièces en mouvement. Ne pas toucher.

German:
VORSICHT: Bewegliche Teile. Nicht berühren.

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Warranty Information

The following warranty information pertains to equipment that is installed in the
United States only. For equipment installed in countries other than the United

States, the terms and conditions of the new equipment warranty are provided by
the Kodak company in the country in which the sale is finalized, or by a Kodak­appointed distributor in those countries where Kodak does not have direct sales
representation.

Warranty Period

Kodak warrants new equipment to function properly for 90 days from the date of
initial installation. This warranty covers the purchaser of the equipment as well as
anyone else who owns it during the warranty period.

Warr anty Repa ir Coverage

If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period, a Service
and Support Field Engineer from Kodak will repair the equipment without charge
during Kodak’s normal working hours (usually 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday). Such repair service will include any adjustments and/or
replacement of parts required to maintain your equipment in good working order.
Supply items are billed as required.

Regulatory Information

How to Obtain Service

Before you call, please know your scanner’s K-Number. The K-Number label is
attached to the front of the scanner chassis near the filter and lamp; lift the lamp­and-filter-access door to see the K-number (see Front View on page 1-4).

For service and support:

• In the United States: call Eastman Kodak Company at 1-800-822-1414.

• Outside the United States: contact your local Kodak representative.

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Regulatory Information

Limitations

Warranty service is limited to areas within Kodak’s established marketing centers
in the contiguous United States, the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and some areas of
Alaska.

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control; it does not
cover service or parts for any attachments, accessories, or alterations not
marketed by Kodak, nor to correct problems resulting from their use.

Damage caused by failure to meet the electrical specification in this manual is not
covered under the warranty to service agreement claim.

Kodak makes no other warranties, express, implied, or of merchantability,
for this equipment.

Repair or replacement without charge is Kodak’s only obligation under this
warranty. Kodak will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental
damages resulting from the sale, use, or improper functioning of this equipment,
even if loss or damage is caused by the negligence or the fault of Kodak.

Such damages, for which Kodak is not responsible, include, but are not limited to,
loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any
substitute equipment, and facilities or services of claims of your customers for
such damages.

This limitation of liability does not apply to claims for injury to persons or damage
to property caused by the sole negligence or fault of Kodak or by persons under
its direction or control.

Kodak Service Agreements

For information on Kodak service agreements:
In the United States: call Kodak’s Service Marketing Contract Administration and

Billing Support at 1-800-645-6325.

Outside the United States: contact your local Kodak representative.

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Contents

Regulatory Information.................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ......................................v

Cautionary Symbols .............................................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .........................v

Warranty Information..................................................................................................................... vii

About This Guide ................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .....................................................................xi

Using This Guide............................................................................................................................ xi

1 Introduction and Overview ..................................................................................................................1-1

Product Description ......................................................................................................................1-1

Features and Benefits ........ ...... ....... .............................................................................................1-2

Before You Begin .........................................................................................................................1-3

Equipment Overview ....................................................................................................................1-4

Recommended Configuration of the Host Computer....................................................................1-5

Film Sizes.....................................................................................................................................1-6

2 Connecting and Operating the Scanner..............................................................................................2-1

Preparing the Host Computer.......................................................................................................2-1

Connecting the Scanner ...............................................................................................................2-2

Starting Up the Scanner System..................................................................................................2-6

Operating the Scanner .................................................................................................................2-8

Shutting Down the Scanner............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....................2-13

3 Validating the Scanner........................................................................................................................3-1

Starting the SAM Software...........................................................................................................3-1

Setting the Magnification..............................................................................................................3-3

Calibrating the Scanner ................................................................................................................3-4

Making a Test Scan......................................................................................................................3-5

Autofocusing.................................................................................................................................3-7

Scanning the Image......................................................................................................................3-8

Checking the Scan .......................................................................................................................3-8

4 Maintaining the Equipment..................................................................................................................4-1

Cleaning Procedures....................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .............................4-1

Replacement Procedures...................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... .......................................................4-4

Appendix A: Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)...............................................................A-1

Installing the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Software..................................................... A-2

Using the Operations Controls ....................................................................................................A-3

Appendix B: Ordering Accessories and Supplies.................................................................................. B-1

Accessories .................................................................................................................................B-1

Supplies.......................................................................................................................................B-2

Appendix C: Scanner Specifications......................................................................................................C-1

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Contents

Appendix D: Using the Long Roll Accessory.........................................................................................D-1

Installing the Software for the Long Roll Accessory ..................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...............D-2

Installing or Removing the Long Roll Accessory .........................................................................D-5

Punch Sensors ..........................................................................................................................D-14

Setting the Punch Reader Height for the Current Film Size ......................................................D-14

Appendix D-1: Calibrating the Sensor Offsets...........................................................................D-24

Appendix D-2: Determining and Setting the Trigger Points.......................................................D-34

Appendix D-3: Maintenance......................................................................................................D-38

Appendix D-4: Initial Setup of Sensors......................................................................................D-42

Appendix D-5: Table of Scan Area Values................................................................................ D-45

Appendix D-6: Film Splicing and Editing Guidelines .................................................................D-46

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This Operator’s Guide for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL HR 500 Film Scanner
includes procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the scanner.
It also includes an appendix for the optional Long Roll Accessory.

This guide is intended for personnel who operate the scanner. It assumes you
have a basic knowledge of computer operations and film scanners.

Using This Guide

The guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction—product description, features and benefits, equipment

Chapter 2 Connecting and Operating the Scanner—connecting the Kodak

About This Guide

overview, and recommended configuration

Professional HR 500 Film Scanner to the host computer, starting up the
scanner, preparing to scan an image, performing a scan and shutting
down the scanner

Chapter 3 Validating the Scanner—instructions for using the Service and

Assembly Module (SAM) and Adobe PhotoShop software to validate that
the scanner functions properly

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Equipment—procedures to be done by the person in

your lab who is responsible for maintenance of the scanner

Appendix A Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)—an overview of

using SAM for validating the scanner and for other user functions

Appendix B Ordering Accessories and Supplies—includes descriptions and order

numbers for scanner accessories and supplies

Appendix C Scanner Specifications—includes space, electrical, and environmental

requirements for the scanner

Appendix D Using the Long Roll Accessory—instructions for installing and using

the (optional) Long Roll Accessory with the scanner

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About This Guide

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1 Introduction and Overview

This chapter includes:

• product description

• features and benefits

• equipment overview

• recommended configuration for host computer

• film sizes

Product Description

The Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Scanner is designed to quickly generate
high-resolution digital images from photographic negatives and positives.

The scanner accepts films ranging from 35 mm to 70 mm widths, including 46 mm
width film and the 120 series formats, with up to 90 mm frame lengths.

The scanner digitally captures images and stores them in files up to 128 MB
(format dependent) in size. The scanner is capable of variable magnifications
from 0.5 to 2.0.

How the Scanner Works

The image on the film is focused onto a Charged Coupled Device (CCD) that has
three parallel linear rows of light-sensitive elements, one row for each color. Each
of these lines is exposed to a corresponding line of image on the film. The time to
expose each line properly is controlled electronically and is a function of the:

• sensitivity of the CCD

• amount and spectral distribution of light from the light source

• lens aperture

• magnification factor

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Introduction and Overview

After the exposure, the data from the photosensitive sites on the CCD is
transferred to readout registers for each line, where it is then shifted out and
digitized one pixel at a time. While the data is shifted out, the next set of lines is
exposed.

The film is moved to expose a new line of the image for each set of lines read from
the CCD. This motion is precisely controlled to ensure that the aspect ratio of the
image is not changed and that the colors align correctly when the data is
recombined to correct for the distance between the sensor rows.

Features and Benefits

Features and benefits of the HR 500 Film Scanner include:

• high speed and high image quality digital capture

• handling of cut negatives, mounted slides, strips, short rolls, and long roll

lengths up to 200 feet (61 meters)

• compatibility with familiar software, such as
– Kodak Professional Digital Print Production Software (DP2)
– Kodak Professional HR 500 TWAIN Data Source, which can be used with

any TWAIN-compliant program

• compatibility with familiar hardware, such as Kodak Professional Digital
Multiprinters and Kodak Professional LED Printers

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Before You Begin

It is important that you know when to calibrate and when to focus the scanner. The
table below is a guideline for calibrating and focusing. Focusing can occur as
infrequently as when a different film format is scanned or as frequently as every
scan.

Introduction and Overview

Action or Condition

Changing the magnification Yes Yes
Replacing the lamp Yes No
Changing the balance filter position from negative

to positive or from positive to negative
The scanner has not been calibrated at least twice

during the first half of a production shift
Cleaning the light bar Yes No
Replacing the balance filters or the IR filter Yes No
Changing the film holder without cha ngi ng the

magnification
Scanning slides No Operator

Changing from scanning a long roll to scanning a
cut negative

Need to

Calibrate?

Yes Yes

Yes No

Yes Operator

Yes Yes

Need to
Focus?

Preference

Preference

You can manipulate scanned images using a program such as the Kodak
Professional Digital Print Production Software (DP2) or the Kodak Professional
HR 500 TWAIN Data Source before sending the images to your digital printer.

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Introduction and Overview

Equipment Overview

Front View

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Rear View

Serial
Number XXX

K-number is
visible when this
door is open

power switch

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latch release
screw

dataplate includes
serial number

Introduction and Overview

Recommended Configuration of the Host Computer

The scanner is designed to communicate with Windows NT and Windows 2000
platforms with the following configuration.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper operation of the scanner, use the Ultra-Wide

SCSI board provided with the scanner.
Built-in SCSI interfaces in some computers may interfere with the

provided Ultra-Wide SCSI board.

Minimum Host Computer Hardware Requirements

• Dual Pentium III/600 MHz

• 512 MB memory

• 10 GB available disk space

• Dedicated SCSI host adapter (provided with scanner)

NOTES: The hardware configuration is a minimum; for higher performance, a

high speed and larger memory capacity machine is required.
The SCSI board must be dedicated to running only the HR 500 Film

Scanner.

A SCSI cable connects the host computer to the scanner. This interface enables
the transfer of digital image data from the scanner to the host computer.

Minimum Software Requirements

• Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 6 for using the scanner and software

• Adobe Photoshop 5.5 or higher for validating operation of the scanner

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Introduction and Overview

Film Sizes

Commonly available color negative, color reversal (positive), and black-and-white
films are supported by the scanner.

The scanner accepts these film sizes:

• 35 mm
– standard perforated format
– un-perforated, up to 60 mm frame length

• 46 mm, up to 90 mm frame length

• 120/220 (62 mm)
– 6 x 4.5 cm
– 6 x 6 cm
– 6 x 7 cm
– 6 x 8 cm
– 6 x 9 cm

• 70 mm
– split 70 mm
– full 70 mm

Film Holders Provided with the Scanner

Cut-gate film holders for these film sizes are provided with the scanner:

• 35 mm double-perforated

• 35 mm mounted slides

• 70 mm-CAL

• 6 x 4.5 cm vertical

• 6 x 4.5 cm horizontal

• 6 x 6 cm

• 6 x 7 cm

• 6 x 9 cm

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2 Connecting and Operating the Scanner

This chapter gives instructions for:

• preparing the host computer

• connecting the Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Scanner to the host

computer

starting up the scanner system

•

• preparing to scan an image

• performing a scan

• shutting down the scanner

Preparing the Host Computer

CAUTION: Do not connect power to the scanner.

1. Install the Ultra-Wide SCSI board into the host computer.

IMPORTANT: Check the README file for your operating system before you

install the software.

2. Install the SAM software. See Installing the Service and Assembly Module
(SAM) Software on page A-2.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Connecting the Scanner

CAUTION: Make sure the setting on the AC input module on the back of the

scanner agrees with the power source.

AC input module

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The AC input module is factory-set to 115 V AC (60 Hz) as labeled. The
accessories shipped with your scanner include two 220 V fuses (3.15 amps) to
convert the scanner to 220 V operation.

If your power source is 220 or 230 V AC, verify the configuration of the AC input
module. In some regions, the setting and the fuses may have been changed for
you. If not, follow the procedure for Changing the AC Input Voltage Setting and
the Fuses.

Remove the voltage sticker from the AC input module.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Changing the AC Input Voltage Setting and the Fuses

If needed, change the AC input voltage setting (voltage selector switch) and both
fuses from 115 V AC to 220 V AC operation:

1. Make sure the power cord is removed from the scanner.

locking tab

115 V

voltage selector switch

2. Insert a straight-blade screwdriver into the locking tab to open the AC input
module.

3. Using your fingers (or, if needed, needle-nose pliers), remove the voltage
selector swi tc h .

4. Orient the voltage selector switch with 220 V AC facing you and insert it into
the AC input module.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

5. Remove the two 115 V AC (6.3 amp) fuses and replace them with the
220 V AC (3.15 amp) fuses. Make sure the arrows are pointing up.

115 V

6. Close the AC input module.

fuse in holder

fuse

arrow

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SCSI
cable

Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Attaching the Cables

CAUTION: In the next step, avoid forcing the cable pins when plugging the

cable into the scanner. You need a straight-blade screwdriver to
complete the attachment of the cable to the scanner.

1. Attach the Ultra-Wide SCSI cable to the scanner and to the host computer.
The host end of the cable contains ferrite beads.

2. Attach the power cable from the scanner to the power source.

ferrite beads

power cable

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Starting Up the Scanner System

NOTE: If the scanner’s power has been on and the scanner has been calibrated,

continue with Operating the Scanner beginning on page 2-8.

IMPORTANT: Before operating the scanner in a production environment for the

first time, validate that the scanner is working properly. See
Chapter 3, Validating the Scanner.

Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film Holder Guide

The empty “70MM-CAL” film holder must be in place in the film holder guide when
you power up the scanner .

edge of handle facing back

L

of scanner

A

C

-

M

M

0

7

70MM-CAL film holder

film holder guide

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1. With the edge of the top handle facing the back of the scanner, center the film
holder between the two rails of the film holder guide.

2. Lower the film holder and let it gently fall into place in the scanner.

3. With your finger, apply pressure to the handle to make sure the film holder is
fully seated.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Powering up the Scanner and the Host Computer

1. Turn on the scanner’s power switch.
NOTE: The green LED light on the scanner indicates only that AC power is

supplied to the scanner, not that the system is ready.

Three sets of beeps will sound (first set: one beep; second set: two short
beeps; third set: two short, then one long beep).

As a visual indicator that the scanner is ready, the scanner lamp lights and
remains lit.

2. Turn on power to the host computer and wait until the computer desktop
appears.

3. Wait 10 minutes for the lamp to warm up.

power
switch

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Operating the Scanner

Setting the Magnification and Calibrating the Scanner

Use your host computer’s scanner software to do this procedure.
NOTE: The terminology used in your scanner software may differ from that used

in this document. Refer to the software manual’s instructions f or performing
specific operations such as calibrating the scanner and setting the
magnification.

With the empty 70MM-CAL film holder in place in the scanner:

1. Set the magnification to the desired level.

2. Calibrate the scanner.

Setting the Scan Parameters

Using the so ftwar e instal led on you r host com puter, set the scan param eters, s uch
as the area to be scanned and the file that will contain the scanned image.

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Selecting the Negative or Positive Balancing Filter

lamp-and-filter­access door

lift door open from
here

1. Lift open the lamp-and-filter-access door.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

2. Make sure the red handle is in the correct position—either negative or
positive—for scanning a negative or a mounted slide (positive).

IMPORTANT: If you changed the setting of the balance filter, you must

calibrate the scanner before continuing. See Setting the
Magnification and Calibrating the Scanner on page 2-8.

POS NEG

red handle is in
NEG position

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Inserting a Negative or Mounted Slide in the Scanner

Select the appropriate film holder for the negative or mounted slide you will be
scanning.

Preparing a Carded Negative

IMPORTANT: For best focus, use the film holder that is closest to the size of the

1. Lift the film holder’s magnetic sheet.

2. With the emulsion side toward the rear of the scanner, locate the carded
negative on the film holder’s two pins.

3. Carefully close the magnetic sheet over the carded negative.

carded
negative

opening in the aperture card.

emulsion
side

magnetic
sheet

pin

film holder

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Continue with Placing the Film Holder in the Scanner on page 2-12.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Preparing an Uncarded Negative

Wear clean, cotton gloves when handling the negative. Illuminate the negative
with a light box or hold the negative up to the light to view and align the negative.

1. Identify the emulsion side of the negative.
The emulsion side is the dull side of the negative. The printing appears

backwards.

2. Select either landscape or portrait orientation.

3. Lift the magnetic sheet.

4. With the emulsion side toward the rear of the scanner, carefully align the
negative over the rectangular opening in the film holder.

5. Close the magnetic sheet over the negative.

Continue with Placing the Film Holder in the Scanner on page 2-12.

Preparing a Mounted Slide

1. With the emulsion side toward the rear of the scanner, align the mounted slide
on the film holder between the pins.

2. Carefully insert the mounted slide under the film holder’s clamps and into
place, keeping the slide aligned.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

Placing the Film Holder in the Scanner

1. Hold the film holder guide so the top handle faces the back of the scanner.
Center the film holder between the two rails of the film holder guide.

2. Lower the film holder and let it gently fall into place in the scanner.

3. With your finger, apply pressure to the handle to make sure the film holder is
fully seated.

edge of handle facing back
of scanner

film holder

film holder guide

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Focusing

With the negative or mounted slide installed in the scanner, use the software
installed on your host computer to focus the scanner.

IMPORT ANT: The need for focusing is partially dependent on the “depth of field.”

When the magnification is lower—for example, 0.5—the depth of
field is greater and the focus tolerance is high. As the magnification
increases, the depth of field and the focus toleranc e dec r ease.
Therefore, it may be necessary to focus more frequently for higher
magnifications.

Scanning a Single Frame

Using the software installed on your host computer, scan the negative or mounted
slide.

Shutting Down the Scanner

Follow this procedure when you do not plan to use the scanner for extended
periods of time, such as over the weekend.

Connecting and Operating the Scanner

1. Close the host software program and shut down the host computer.

2. Turn off power to the scanner.

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Connecting and Operating the Scanner

2-14 August 2001

3 Validating the Scanner

This chapter includes instructions for using the Service and Assembly Module
(SAM) and
properly.

NOTES: For more information about using the Service and Assembly module

IMPORT ANT: The empty 70MM-CAL film holder must be in position in the scanner

Starting the SAM Software

1. Open SAM. The Operations window appears with the Mag/Focus tab
displayed.

Adobe Photoshop software to validate that the scanner functions

software on the host computer, see Appendix A.
Before scanning for the first time, set up a folder (on your host

computer) for your work. Especially if you have more than one scanner,
include the scanner serial number (on the dataplate on the back of the
scanner) in the folder name.

before you start SAM. See Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film
Holder Guide on page 2-6.

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Validating the Scanner

2. Perform a backup of the scanner files:

a. Click the Backup tab.
b. Click Backup.

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Setting the Magnification

1. Click the Mag/Focus tab.

Validating the Scanner

2. Select a Chosen Magnification of 1.00.

3. Click Do Magnification.

The lens moves into position.

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Validating the Scanner

Calibrating the Scanner

1. Click the Calibrate/Image Processing tab.

make sure this
is selected

2. For the purposes of validating the scanner, make sure the values on the
Calibrate/Image Processing tab match the values shown on the sample. The
sample is a representation of the default values.

3. Select Shift Image Data Bits Up by Four.

4. Click Calibrate All.

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Making a Test Scan

Before you scan an image, you must identify the area to be scanned and the file
that will contain the scanned image.

1. Click the Capture tab.

Validating the Scanner

2. Enter the file information:

a. Click Browse.
b. Navigate to the folder for storing your images.
c. Click Open to enter the Path.
d. Select Write image to file.

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Validating the Scanner

3. Use the table below only as a starting point for determining Scan Area
values.

NOTE: Keep the Line Offset (y): at the default value of 0 and keep Pixel

Summing at the default value of 1:1.

IMPORTANT: The Pixel Offset must be greater than or equal to the first

calibrated pixel and # Pixels must be less than or equal to the
last calibrated pixel minus the first calibrated pixel.

Cut-Gate Film

Holders

35 mm double­perforated

46 mm .50 1754 2123 2554 12.8

6 x 4.5 cm
vertical

6 x 4.5 cm
horizontal

6 x 6 cm .50 2368 1816 2250 15.2

Magnification # Pixels Pixel Offset # Lines

.50 1033 2484 1460 4.3

1.03 2129 1936 3008 18.3

2.00 4133 934 5840 69.1

.60 2105 1948 3065 18.5

1.58 5542 229 8071 128.0
.50 2368 1816 1539 10.4
.66 3126 1437 2031 18.2

1.26 5967 17 3878 66.2
.50 1539 2231 2368 10.4
.66 2031 1985 3126 18.2

1.26 3878 1061 5967 66.2

.55 2605 1698 2475 18.5

File Size

(MB)

1.26 5967 17 5670 96.8

6 x 7 cm .50 2368 1816 2775 18.8

1.26 5967 17 6994 119.4

6 x 9 cm .50 2368 1816 3325 22.5

1.19 5636 182 7914 127.6

Split 70 mm .50 2483 1759 1632 11.6

.63 3129 1436 2056 18.4

1.20 5960 20 3917 66.8

70 mm .50 2682 1659 3450 26.5

1.09 5846 77 7522 125.8

max mag 2.00 6000 0 7333 125.9
min mag .50 2917 1542 3750 31.3

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Autofocusing

Validating the Scanner

1. Install a negative or mounted slide in the scanner. (See Selecting the
Negative or Positive Balan ci ng Filt er on page 2-8.)

2. Click the Mag/Focus tab.

3. Click Do AutoFocus.

August 2001 3-7

Validating the Scanner

Scanning the Image

1. Click the Capture tab.

2. Click Scan.

Checking the Scan

1. Open Adobe Photoshop.

2. Select File>Open.

The Windows Open dialog appea rs .

3. Browse to find the file that contains the scanned image and click Open.

A dialog appears.

4. Enter the required values:

a. Enter the Dimensions:

• Width = Actual #Pixels when Pixel Summing is 1:1.

• Height = Actual #Lines when Pixel Summing is 1:1.

b. Enter the Channel information:

• Set the Count to 3.

• Make sure Interleaved is selected.

• Set Depth to 16 Bits.

• Set Byte Order to IBM PC.

5. Click OK.

After a few seconds, the raw image appears.

6. Select Image>Adjust>Auto Levels.

After a few seconds, a clearer image should appear.

7. Select Image>Rotate Canvas>Flip Vertical.

NOTE: You may also need to select Image>Rotate Canvas>90° CCW.

8. Check that the image appears as you expected.

9. If the image does not appear as you expected, repeat this procedure, making
sure you follow the instructions exactly. Then if you still do not get the
expected results, contact your Kodak representative.

3-8 August 2001

4 Maintaining the Equipment

This chapter contains procedures to be done by the person who is responsible for
maintenance of the Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Scanner.

Items required for maintenance are:

• Kodak camel’s-hair brush (provided)

• dry, untreated microfiber cleaning cloth

• lint-free cloth

• white cotton gloves

• Phillips-head screwdriver

Cleaning Procedures

To minimize the need for cleaning the scanner and to reduce the possibility of
artifacts, make sure your scanner is in a clean, low-traffic area that does not
collect a lot of dust. Wood, tile, linoleum, or sealed concrete floors are preferable
to carpet.

Clean the surface of the scanner with a damp lint-free cloth as needed.

IMPORTANT: Please read the following before performing any cleaning

procedures.

Avoid using pressurized air or canned air near the scanner.
If it is necessary to use canned air to clean film, direct the air

stream away from the scanner.

Instructions for cleaning the balance and IR filters are included under

Replacement Procedures beginning on page 4-4.
IMPORTANT: The balance and IR filters are made of glass and are expensive to

replace. They are not included in the product warranty or service
contract. Use care when handling the balance and IR filters.

When you remove the filters, inspect them. Cleaning may be all that is required.
Otherwise, replace the filters as needed.

August 2001 4-1

Maintaining the Equipment

Cleaning the Lens

IMPORTANT: Wear white cotton gloves for this procedure to prevent oils and dirt

from being absorbed into the microfiber cleaning cloth.

1. Use the software installed on your host computer to set the magnification to

2.00, which positions the lens as near to the front of the scanner as possible.

2. Clean the front of the lens with the supplied camel’s-hair brush.

3. Check that the lens is clean; if not, clean with a dry, untreated microfiber
cleaning cloth.

f-5.6

4. Check that the lens is set to f-stop setting f-5.6.

4-2 August 2001

Maintaining the Equipment

Cleaning the Light Bar

If artifacts appear on your scanned images, clean the light bar.

IMPORTANT: Wear white cotton gloves for this procedure to prevent oils and dirt

from being absorbed into the microfiber cleaning cloth.

1. Fold a dry, untreated microfiber cleaning cloth so the edge of the cloth is
about the thickness of the light bar.

NOTE: You can use an e-wipe, manufactured by Photographic Solutions, Inc.,

instead of a microfiber cleaning cl oth .

2. Gently move the edge of the microfiber cloth or e-wipe down the le ng t h of t he
light bar one time.

3. Calibrate the scanner.

4. If an artifact remains after cleaning the light bar, check the light bar with a
magnifying glass for damage, such as a scratch or a chip. If there is damage
to the light bar, contact your Kodak representative for service.

August 2001 4-3

Maintaining the Equipment

Replacement Procedures

Replacing the Lamp

White cotton gloves are required for this procedure.
One spare lamp is provided with the scanner.

IMPORTANT: Use only the GE ELC Lamp with the HR 500 Film Scanner (see

Appendix B: Ordering Accessories and Supplies).

It is not necessary to power down the scanner before changing the lamp.

lamp-and-filter­access door

P192_0016HC

1. Open the lamp-and-filter-access door.

lift door open from here

4-4 August 2001

lamp

Maintaining the Equipment

Hot Surface
symbol

leads

P192_0023GC

socket

thumbscrews

lamp cover

2. Loosen the thumbscrews on the lamp cover and pull the cover straight out.

When you remove the cover, the safety switch is released, removing power to
the lamp socket.

CAUTION: Wait at least five minutes for the lamp to cool.

3. Push do wn the lamp release lev e r.

4. Remove the old lamp from the lamp socket.

5. Fully seat the new lamp in the socket; polarity is not important.

CAUTION: In the next step, to ensure correct alignment with the light bar,

it is extremely important to push the lamp to the back of the
lamp holder with the leads facing to the left. Improper
alignment affects the operation of the scanner.

6. With the socket leads facing left, reinstall the lamp in the lamp holder.

7. Reinstall the lamp cover and tighten the thumbscrews.

Power is reapplied to the lamp socket and the lamp should light.

8. Calibrate the scanner (see Calibrating the Scanner on page 3-4).

August 2001 4-5

Maintaining the Equipment

Replacing the (Round) Balance Filters

IMPORT ANT : The balance filters are made of glass and are expensive to replace.

It is not necessary to power down the scanner before changing the balance filters.

They are not included in the product warranty or service contract.
Use care when handling the balance filters.

Wear white cotton gloves for this procedure.

1. Open the lamp-and-filter-access door (see page 4-4 for the location of the
lamp-and-filter-access door).

NEG

POS

3 screws

balance-filter
assembly

red balance-filter assem bl y handle

2. Loosen the thumbscrews on the lamp cover and pull the cover straight out.

When you remove the cover, the safety switch is released, removing power to
the lamp socket.

CAUTION: Wait at least five minutes for the lamp to cool.

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Maintaining the Equipment

3. Position the red balance-filter selection handle of the balance-filter assembly
in the center.

CAUTION: Use care with the IR filter. It is not secured in place. (For more

information about the IR filter, see Replacing the (Square) IR
Filter on page 4-8.)

4. Hold the red handle and pull the assembly straight out from the scanner.

5. Clean the filters with the camel’s-hair brush or, if needed, replace the f ilter(s)
as described in the next step.

6. Replace the balance filters:

a. Remove the 3 screws.
b. Remove the filter retainer.
c. Remove the old filters and place the new filters in the filter holder.

The filters are coated on both sides. It is not important which side faces up
or down.

d. Secure the filters with the retainer and the 3 screws.

7. Install the filter assembly in the scanner with the balance-filter selection
handle in the middle.

8. Reinstall the lamp cover, tighten the thumbscrews, and select a filter position.

9. Calibrate the scanner (see Calibrating the Scanner on page 3-4).

August 2001 4-7

Maintaining the Equipment

Replacing the (Square) IR Filter

IMPORTANT: The IR filter is made of glass and is expensive to replace. It is not

It is not necessary to power down the scanner before changing the IR filter.

included in the product warranty or service contract. Use care
when handling the IR filter.

Wear white cotton gloves for this procedure.

1. Open the lamp-and-filter-access door (see page 4-6 for the location of the
lamp-and-filter-access door).

NEG

POS

IR filter (under balance­filter assembly)

red handle

2. Loosen the thumbscrews on the lamp cover and pull the cover straight out.

When you remove the cover, the safety switch is released, removing power to
the lamp socket.

CAUTION: Wait at least five minutes for the lamp to cool.

4-8 August 2001

Maintaining the Equipment

3. Position the red balance-filter selection handle of the balance-filter assembly
in the center.

4. Hold the red handle and pull the assembly straight out from the scanner.

5. Push the IR filter up from below the filter assembly.

6. Clean the IR filter with the camel’s-hair brush or, if needed, replace the IR filter
as described in step 7.

CAUTION: Use care with the IR filter. It is not secured in place.

7. If replacing the IR filter, set the new filter in place with the arrows on the edges
of the filter pointing down toward the scan lamp.

8. Install the filter assembly in the scanner with the balance-filter selection
handle in the middle.

9. Reinstall the lamp cover, tighten the thumbscrews, and select a filter position.

10. Calibrate the scanner (see Calibrating the Scanner on page 3-4).

August 2001 4-9

Maintaining the Equipment

4-10 August 2001

Appendix A: Using the Service and

Assembly Module (SAM)

The Service and Assembly Module (SAM) software performs many of the same
functions as other host software. Its primary purpose for users is to validate that
your scanner is working correctly and to allow you to perform simple scan
functions. There are also service and diagnostics functions that should be used
only with the assistance of a Kodak service representative.

Functions supported by the SAM software are:

• setting a magnification

• calibrating the scanner

• setting the image processing mode (negative or positive)

• autofocusing at any given magnification

• defining the area to be scanned

• scanning and transferring images from the scanner to the host computer

• performing miscellaneous features such as:
– turning the lamp on and off
– resetting the lamp-on timer
– rebooting the scanner
– retrieving scanner usage information
– displaying software version information

• backing up and restoring critical scanner files

A-1

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Installing the Servic e and Assembly Module (SAM) Software

1. Load the SAM CD.

2. Run setup.exe from the SAM CD.

3. Respond to the prompts in the installation program.

You must provide the program location and the name of the program menu
item.

4. When installation is complete, reboot your host computer.

5. Remove the CD and store it in a safe place.

Backing Up Scanner Files

IMPORTANT: It is essential that you back up the scanner files before using SAM.

1. Open SAM.

2. From the Operations window, click the Backup tab.

3. Click Backup to back up the critical scanner files.

A-2 Augu st 2001

Using the Operations Controls

If the Operations window does not appear, select View->Operations Controls.

IMPORTANT: The Diagnostics, Sensors, Drives, and Transfer tabs are not

needed for user functions. Use these tabs only at the request
of your Kodak support representative.

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

August 2001 A-3

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Performing the Functions on the Mag/Focus Tab

IMPORT ANT: Magnification Calibration should be done only with the guidance of

a Kodak support representative.

From the Operations window, click the Mag/Focus tab when you need to set the
magnification (position of the lens) or do an autofocus.

A-4 August 2001

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Setting the Magnification

1. On the Mag/Focus tab, select the Chosen Magnification. The value can be
between 0.5 and 2.0.

The scanner’s software maintains an internal Mag/Focus position table that
associates a motor position for each of the possible magnification values.

2. Click Do Magnification.

The lens and CCD move to the chosen position.

Performing an Autofocus

1. On the Mag/Focus tab, enter the Focus Range. The recommended value is

300. The Range is the initial range of travel used for the CCD and lens, in
motor steps.

NOTE:To make the focus procedure faster: if you have focused on a given

magnification, you can set the Range value to be less than 300.

IMPORTANT: Autofocus will be done for the Chosen Magnification. It is

assumed that when you do an Autofocus, you have:

• calibrated with an empty film holder (see Calibrating the
Scanner on page A-7)

• placed the film to be scanned in the scanner (see Inserting a
Negative or Mounted Slide in the Scanner on page 2-10)

• set the scan area (see Using the Capture Tab on page A-8);
for fastest scanning, set the # of pixels (in the Scan area) to
1000

2. Click Do AutoFocus.

August 2001 A-5

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Performing the Functions on the Calibrate/Image Processing Tab

From the Operations window, click the Calibrate/Image Processing tab when you
need to calibrate the scanner.

A-6 August 2001

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Setting Image Processing Parameters

1. Select the Data Path.

2. Select the LUT Selected.

3. Select the Dmin Settings.

4. Select the Colors Selected.

5. Select:

• Enable Dark and Gain Corrections

• Enable Defective Pixel Concea l

• Shift Image Data Bits Up by Four

Calibrating the Scanner

IMPORTANT: The 70MM-CAL film holder must be in position in the scanner

before you continue. See Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film
Holder Guide on page 2-6.

1. If the values on the Calibrate/Image Processing tab do not match the values
shown on the sample on page A-6, change them. The sample is a
representation of the default values.

2. Select Shift Image Data Bits Up by Four.

3. Click Calibrate All.

August 2001 A-7

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Using the Capture Tab

From the Operations window, click the Capture tab when you need to perform a
scan.

A-8 August 2001

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Setting the Scan Area

To set the Scan Area, enter values for:

• # Pixels (valid values range from 1 through 6002); for fastest scanning, enter
a value of 1000

• Pixel Offset (valid values range from 0 through 6001)

• # Lines (valid values range from 1 through 7464)

• Line Offset (valid values range from 0 through 7463)

• Pixel Summing (valid values are 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4)

NOTE:If you select Pixel Summing of 1:2 or 1:4, use the Actual #Pixels and

Actual #Lines for viewing the image in the Adobe Photoshop program.

Scanning the Image Data

1. If desired, save the scanned image as a file:

a. Enter the Path information (file destination).
b. Select Write image to file.

2. Click Scan.

August 2001 A-9

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Using the Miscellaneous Tab

Clicking the Miscellaneous tab on the Operations window lets you:

• turn the lamp on and off

• reset the lamp timer to zero

• reboot the scanner

• initialize the scanner

• get the scanner time

• get scanner usage information

• get scanner attributes

• get version information

Click the appropriate button to perform the corresponding function.

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Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

Backing Up and Restoring Files

From the Operations window, click the Backup tab when you need to perform
either a backup or restore of the scanner files.

• Click Backup to back up scanner files.

CAUTION: Use Restore only when recommended by a Kodak support

person.

• Click Restore to copy backed up files to the scanner.

August 2001 A-11

Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)

A-12 August 2001

Appendix B: Ordering Accessories and

Supplies

Accessories

Item Description Order Number

Manual:
Operator’s Guide for the Kodak Professional HR 500 Film
Scanner

Kodak Professional HR 500 Scanner Long Roll
Accessory 158 5496

Kodak Professional HR 500 35mm Scanner Strip Gate
Accessory 843 0316

Kodak Professional HR 500 Scanner 120 Strip Gate
Accessory 844 0554

Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Holders 890 7776

6B6377

Recommended Accessories

Item Description Order Number

Static Elimination Kit

Available from:
Holter Associates, Inc.
1170 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

115 V Kit – Static Elimination Kit 2RSM80-115
230 V Kit – Static Elimination Kit 2RSM80-230

Super Film Cleaner or an equivalent cleaner with ionized
air and particle transfer rollers (PTR)

Super Film Cleaner is available from:
Brooke International
P.O. Box 300
Hansville, WA 98340-0300
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

August 2001 B-1

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

Supplies

GE ELC Lamp 106 3189
Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 980 4014

e-wipes

Available from:
Photographic Solutions, Inc.
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

Item Description Order Number

B-2 August 2001

Appendix C: Scanner Specifications

Site Specifications

AC Power Requirements 1,750 watts peak
AC Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
AC Phase Single
Operating Environment Room temperature: 65 to 80° F (18 to 27° C)

Relative humidity: 20 to 70%
Ambient light: less than 1000 lux; no exposure to direct lighting
Altitude: 7000 feet (2134 m) maximum

Scanner Specifications

Dimensions and Weight Height: 15 in. (38,1 cm)

Width: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth: 30 in. (76,2 cm)
Weight: 120 lbs (54,5 kg)
Footprint: 5 square feet

Operating and Service
Clearances

Scanner Location The scanner location relative to the host workstation is limited by the SCSI

Power Consumption
and Thermal Load

AC Voltage and Current
Draw

Rear: 1.5 feet (45,7 cm) for operation,

3 feet (91,4 cm) for service

Sides: 2 feet (60 cm) for operation and service
Front: 4 feet (122,9 cm) for operation and service

interface cable length; if you are using a cable stocked by Kodak, this
distance is 2 meters or less. Longer cables are not supported for use with
the scanner. The scanner must be the only SCSI device attached to the
host computer.

The scanner should be located on a table that:

• is stable

• can support approximately 120 lbs (54,5 kg)

• is at least 30 in. (76,2 cm) long x 30 in. (76,2 cm) wide

Power Consumption: 425 watts maximum; 400 watts typical
Thermal Load: 1325 BTU operating; 1230 BTU standby

100 V AC/50 Hz 4.2 amps operating; 3.9 amps standby
100 V AC/60 Hz 4.1 amps operating; 3.85 amps standby
120 V AC/50 Hz 3.5 amps operating; 3.2 amps standby
200 V AC/60 Hz 2.0 amps operating; 1.9 amps standby
200 V AC/50 Hz 2.0 amps operating; 1.85 amps standby
230 V AC/60 Hz 1.8 amps operating; 1.7 amps standby
250 V AC/50 Hz 1.75 amps operating; 1.65 amps standby

August 2001 C-1

Scanner Specifications

C-2 August 2001

Appendix D: Using the Long Roll

Accessory

The Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Scanner Long Roll Accessory lets you scan
rolls of 35 mm-, 46 mm-, 70 mm-, and 120/220-size edited film.

For the highest quality scans:

• before scanning, to reduce the chance of artifacts, clean the film with Super
Film Cleaner (see Appe ndix B: Or de ring Ac cessories and Supplies) or an
equivalent cleaner that has ionized air and particle transfer rollers (PTR)

• install and use the appropriate static elimination kit (see Appendix B: Ordering
Accessories and Supplies)

• follow daily maintenance procedures to clean the rollers and the punch
readers on the Long Roll Accessory

• calibrate the scanner for each new roll of film

CAUTION: Kodak recommends that you use one-inch film cores with the

Long Roll Accessory . However , your lab may req uire that you use
3/4-inch film cores. It is critical that the fast forward and rewind
speeds are correct for the size core you use. The fast forward and
rewind speeds should never be greater than 10 inches per second.

If you use One-inch film cores 3/4-inch film cores

Maximum speed is 10
inches per second.

DP2 software Consult your DP2 (Kodak Professional Digit al Print

Production Software) documentation.

SAM software See the instructions on page D-31.

IMPORTANT: Before beginning the following installation procedure, check that

the shipping box contains all items on the packing list. If it does not,
contact your Kodak representative.

Maximum speed is 8
inches per second.

D-1

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Installing the Software for the Long Roll Accessory

1. With the PC powered off, power on the scanner.

2. Wait for the series of 3 beeps to sound at the scanner (or for the lamp to
illuminate).

You must have version 2.0 or higher of SAM (Service and Assembly Module)
diagnostic software installed on the host computer and version 2.0 or higher of
firmware on your scanner.

Downloading the Software and Firmware from KODAK.COM

1. Go to:

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/software/hr500/navigation.shtml

2. If the version numbers for either the SAM diagnostic software or firmware are
higher than what is now installed on your scanner, follow the instructions on
the Web site to download the newer versions of SAM and the HR 500
firmware.

3. Follow the installation instructions on the Web site.

D-2 August 2001

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Upgrading the Scanner’s Firmware

NOTE: Check the Web site (see page D-2) for the most up-to-date instructions.

1. Open SAM and click the Transfer tab on the Operations window.

2. Make sure the File Type is Firmware (W).

3. Click Browse (in the Service Files area) and find the .zip file that you
downloaded from KODAK.COM (example: HR500\Px01_700.zip).

4. Click Open.

5. Make sure the Scanner Directory is set to Current.

6. Click To Scanner to start the transfer.
The transfer takes approximately one minute.

August 2001 D-3

Using the Long Roll Accessory

7. When the transfer is complete, select the Backup tab and click Backup.

8. When the backup is complete, exit SAM.

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Using the Long Roll Accessory

Installing or Removing the Long Roll Accessory

IMPORTANT: Because of manufacturing tolerances, aperture plates and Long

Roll Accessories cannot be interchanged.
If your lab has more than one Long Roll Accessory, you may want

to use labels with the same colors or numbers to identify aperture
plates with the associated Long Roll Accessory.

Overview of Parts

The parts shown below are shipped with the Long Roll Accessory. Although not
shown, 5 aperture plates are also shipped with each Long Roll Accessory.

aperture plate

1.5 in. rear

2 mounting screws

mounting screw

long screwdriver

2 flanges

P192_1538BCA
P192_1538BC

2 guide pins

height adjustment
tool

August 2001 D-5

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Preparing the Scanner for the Long Roll Accessory

You must remove the film holder guide from the scanner before you install the
Long Roll Accessory.

thumbscrews

captive screw

film holder guide

P192_1539BCA

P192_1539BC

CAUTION: As indicated in Step 1 below, make sure the scanner is

powered OFF.

1. Power off the scanner.

2. Remove the two thumbscrews and loosen the captive screw.

3. Lift the film holder guide up and off the scanner.

D-6 August 2001

2 mounting
screws

connector

2 guide pins

Using the Long Roll Accessory

CAUTION: Use canned or pressurized air to remove any dust or debris

from the connector.

connector

P192_1540BCA

P192_1540BC

4. Inspect and remove any dust and debris from the connector.

5. Remove the two mounting screws on each side of the connector.

6. Insert the two guide pins in the holes from which you removed the mounting
screws.

7. Tighten the guide pins with a 1/4-in. open-end wrench.

August 2001 D-7

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Attaching the Long Roll Accessory to the Scanner

CAUTION: Make sure the scanner is powered OFF.

1. Grasp the large rectangular opening to lift and remove the Long Roll
Accessory fr om the shipping box.

pressure roller hous ing
toward you

tension arm toward
rear of scanner

P192_1545BC

tension arm toward
rear of scanner

rectangular
opening

ends

pressure roller
housing to ward you

2. Hold the Long Roll Accessory at the ends and carry it to the scanner.

3. Position the Long Roll Accessory so the two pressure roller housings are
toward you and the two tension arms are toward the rear of the scanner.

D-8 August 2001

Using the Long Roll Accessory

CAUTION: Avoid hitting the light bar and the safety switch on the scanner.

4. Center the alignment blocks on the Long Roll Accessory between the two
dowel pins on the scanner.

alignment
block

dowel pin

Long Roll Accessory

P192_1542BC

5. Gradually lower the Long Roll Accessory to rest in place on the scanner.

August 2001 D-9

Using the Long Roll Accessory

CAUTION: When installing the mounting screws in the next step, use

care to avoid

• dropping the screws inside the scanner

• cross threading the screws

mounting
screws

rear mounting

slotted screw

screw

P192_1543BCA

P192_1543BC

6. Install, but do not fully tighten, the rear mounting screw.

7. Hold each of the two mounting screws at the angle of the holes
(approximately 45 degrees) and install, but do not tighten, the screws.

CAUTION: In the next step, do not overtighten the mounting screws.

8. Using the long screwdriver provided, tighten the 3 mounting screws until you
feel resistance.

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Using the Long Roll Accessory

Latching and Unlatching the Gate Actuator

Be sure you know how to latch and unlatch the gate actuator before installing the
aperture plate. The gate actuator must be in the unlatched position for film loading
and in the latched position for scanning.

Latching the Gate Actuator

CAUTION: Be sure the gate actuator is latched before you move the locking

arm to the locked position.

1. Pull the gate actuator toward you until the gate “latches” in place.

2. To lock the gate actuator, move the locking arm to the left (locked) position.

Unlatching the Gate Actuator

CAUTION: Always move the locking arm to the unlocked position before

unlatching the gate.

To unlatch the gate actuator, manually squeeze the two tabs together and release.

arm in the
unlocked position

gate actuator

LOCK

2 tabs for
unlatching

P192_1546GCA

P192_1546GC

August 2001 D-11

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Installing the Aperture Plate

IMPORTANT: To power on the scanner without error, an aperture plate must be

1. Choose the aperture plate corresponding to the film format you will be
scanning.

lettering on left side

installed, latched, and locked.

120/220

P192_1544ACA

P192_1544AC

2. Position the aperture plate with the lettering (example: 120/220) visible on the
left side.

CAUTION: Installing an aperture plate backwards may result in a

damaged light bar.

3. Make sure the gate actuator is unlatched for film loading.

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Using the Long Roll Accessory

P192_1547AC

plate

aperture

P192_1547ACA

4. Center the aperture plate on the lamphouse cover.

5. Gently lower the aperture plate and, when you feel resistance, push until it is
secured.

Removing the Long Roll Accessory from the Scanner

It may be necessary to remove the Long Roll Accessory from the scanner.

CAUTION: Make sure the scanner is powered OFF.

To remove the Long Roll Accessory, reverse the installation procedure (see pages
D-8 through D-12 for more details):

1. Remove the aperture plate from the Long Roll Accessory. See Latching and
Unlatching the Gate Actuator on page D-11.

2. Power off the scanner.

CAUTION: When removing the mounting screws in the next step, use

care to avoid dropping the screws inside the scanner.

3. Loosen and remove the 3 mounting screws.

CAUTION: Avoid hitting the light bar and the safety switch.

4. Remove and lift the Long Roll Accessory from the scanner.

5. Place the Long Roll Accessory on a flat surface.

August 2001 D-13

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Punch Sensors

The punch (data hole) sensors are set up at the factory for negative-type film and
require no adjustment during the installation procedure. If you will be scanning film
that has a significantly higher or lower D-min from negative film, such as black­and-white film or color positive film, see Determining and Setting the Trigger
Points on page D-34.

Setting the Punch Reader Height for the Current Film Size

Because of differences in film editors, there is no standard punch reader height.
You must set the height of the left and right punch readers, one at a time, to
accommodate your editor.

For each film size that you use:

• Install the appropriate aperture plate.

• Adjust the core locator height on the spindle.

• Thread the film.

• Set the punch reader height (this is a one-time adjustment that can be done

during installation or when the aperture plate is used for the first time).

The aperture plate should already be installed. If not, install it (see Installing the

Aperture Plate on page D-12).

D-14 August 2001

detent for
35 mm

Using the Long Roll Accessory

Adjusting the Core Locator Height on the Spindle

The spindles on the Long Roll Accessory have core locators to accommodate
different film sizes.

detent for
46 mm

detent for
120/220 mm

detent for
70 mm

core locator

button

P192_1548BCA

P192_1548BC

Push and hold the button to release and position the core locator at the correct
detent. Release the button at the detent you want. The detent positions are:

• 35 mm (top)

• 46 mm

• 120/220 (62 mm)

• 70 mm (bottom; closest to Long Roll Accessory)

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Loading and Threading Film

IMPORT ANT: Careful handling of film is extremely important. Before loading film,

CAUTION: In the steps below, be sure you determine and use the correct

1. Determine the orientation of the flange for the reel or core you selected for
loading:

• A flange in the upright position is for thin reels

• A flipped flange is for film on cores

• No flanges are needed for thick reels

clean the film with Super Film Cleaner or an equivalent cleaner that
has ionized air and particle transfer rollers (PTR).

Use canned air to clean the punch readers before threading film.
Before loading film, make sure you have at least 2 feet (.6 meters)

of leader at each end of the roll.

orientation of the flange. Incorrect setup will result in film tracking
problems and loose takeups.

or

THIS SIDE UP FOR THIN REEL

REMOVE FOR THICK REEL

THIS SIDE UP FOR CORE ONLY

REMOVE FOR THICK REEL

spindle

flange

P192_1549GCA

P192_1549GC

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2. If you are using either thin reels or core only, install the flanges on the
spindles with the appropriate side up.

Threading the Film

1. Position the film with the data holes down and the emulsion toward the
imager.

emulsion side

data holes

P192_1550BCA

P192_1550BC

NOTE: You can thread the film from either side of the Long Roll Accessory.

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2. Install the film on the spindle.

idler arm

spindle

P192_1551BCA
P192_1551BC

drive roller

aperture

clamp

3. Thread the film:
a. around the idler arm
b. around the drive roller
c. between the aperture and the clamp, keeping the film in the track (grasp

the film on either side to locate the film in the track)

d. around the drive roller and idler arm

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4. After the film is threaded, pull the gate actuator forward to latch it against the
aperture plate. Move the locking arm to the left (locked position).

gate actuator

LOCK

arm in the
locked position

P192_1552GCA

P192_1552GC

Setting the Punch Reader Height

1. Open SAM.

2. Click the LAMP button to turn the lamp off. When the lamp is off, it is easier to
work in the area of the punch reader.

toggles to turn the lamp off and on

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3. Select View>Film Controls.

4. Click Load Film.
A dialog box appears.

5. Click OK.

6. In preparation for the reader height adjustment, click Fast Fwrd>> to advance
the film approximately 10 feet, then click <<Rewind to reverse the film the
same distance.

NOTE: Advancing and rewinding the film ensures that the film is correctly

positioned in the film track relative to the readers.

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Installing the Adjustment Tool

1. Locate the left and right adjusting screws on either side of the aperture plate.

2. Install the height adjustment tool in the right or left adjusting screw.
NOTE: You will install the adjusting tool in each adjusting screw; whether it is

the left or right screw is determined by which punch reader you adjust
first.

height adjustment tool

P192_1554BCA
P192_1554BC

adjusting screw

120/220

adjusting screw

adjusting screw

punch reader

film reader

P192_1544BCA

P192_1544BC

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Visually Checking the Punch Reader Height

1. Look at the small blue light located in the notch at the top of the punch reader,
which is below the pressure rollers and adjacent to the edge of the aperture.
The blue light should be in line with the punches in the film.

2. Align the light to the data holes by turning the adjusting screw clockwise to
lower the light or counterclockwise to raise the light.

P192_1554BCA
P192_1554BC

adjusting screw

punch reader

film reader

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Adjusting the Punch Reader Height

Adjust both the left and right reader heights such that the punch reader fully
distinguishes between a data hole and film.

No specific numbers represent data holes or film, but lower numbers indicate the
presence of film and higher numbers indicate the presence of data holes. (See
Recording the Highest Numbers on the LEDs on page D-34 for the location of the
LED numbers.)

For both the left and right readers:

1. On the Film Controls window, click Position > several times to advance the
film. As you advance the film, the reader should sense both holes and film.

If you do not see a significantly higher number after you see data holes,
repeat Visually Checking the Punch Reader Height on page D-22

2. When you see a significantly higher number, stop advancing the film. Turn the
adjusting screw until the number is maximized.

For example, as you click Position >, you may see a value of 580, but when
you stop advancing the film and turn the adjusting screw, you may see a value
of 620. This indicates a more effective reader height.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to advance the film to another position and confirm your
adjustment.

4. From SAM, turn the lamp on.

When the above procedures have been completed, you can begin scanning. Use
your Kodak Professional Digital Print Production Software (DP2) (help is included)
to produce quality scans.

IMPORTANT: Remember to recalibrate the scanner for each roll of film. Use a

camel’s hair brush and canned air to remove dirt or dust from the
light bar.

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Appendix D-1: Calibrating the Sensor Offsets

IMPORTANT: Do this procedure only if you will be using SAM to operate the

scanner.

Do this procedure twice, once for the left sensor and once for the right sensor. For
best visibility, use the largest film format you have.

NOTE: It is not necessary to prepare and load the film twice.

Preparing and Loading the Film

1. Create a roll of film with the center of several frames clearly marked.

center

2. Edit the roll of film, making sure to center the mark in the crop box on the
editor.

3. Load the edited film, beginning at the left side of the scanner (see Loading

and Threading Film on page D-16).

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4. In SAM, select View>Film Controls.

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5. Click Load Film.

6. When the dialog box appears, click OK.

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Setting the Lens Magnification

1. If the Operations window is not visible in SAM, select
View> Operations Controls.

2. Select 1.00 as the Chosen Magnification.

3. Click Do Magnification.

4. Close the Operations window.

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Setting the Scan Parameters

1. Select Test>Long Roll Capture from the SAM menu.

2. Set the Scan and Positioning Info.
a. Set the #Lines (dy) to 1.
b. Set the Line Offset (y) to 0.
c. Set Pixel Summing to 1:1.
d. Keep the default values for #Pixels (dx), Pixel Offset (x) and X Offset.

IMPORTANT:Make sure you close the Test Long Roll Capture window in the

next step.

3. Close the Test Long Roll Capture window.

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Locating the First Punched Frame

1. On the Film Controls dialog box, click Load First Frm. A dialog box appears.

2. Select the Film Processing Direction:

• If you are calibrating the left sensor offset, select Forward (Left to Right).

• If you are calibrating the right sensor offset, select Reverse (Right to

Left).

3. Type -1 in the First Punch Number field.

-1 tells the scanner software to find the first punch (in the specified direction).

4. Click Go.

The status bar shows the Current Punch (the first punch found). The example
shows that the first punch found is 100.

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5. On the Film Controls dialog box, click Seek Frame.

A dialog box appears.

6. Type the Punch Number from the Current Punch on the status bar.

7. Click Go.

The Target Punch should equal the Current Punch.

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Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Sensor Offsets

1. Using a flashlight, look from the rear of the aperture to check the alignment of
the marked frame with the aperture plate.

The center of the frame should line up exactly with the right edge (from the
front of the scanner) of the aperture plate.

NOTE: The area beyond the aperture plate is not visible when you are

checking the alignment .

Film is
moving left
to right

Film is
moving
right to left

Center of the frame
lines up exactly with
the right edge of the
aperture plate

Center of the frame is
beyond the edge of
the aperture plate

Center of the frame
has not reached the
edge of the aperture
plate

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2. In SAM, select View>Configurations.

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CAUTION: Fast Fwrd / Rewind Speed should never be greater t han 10. If

needed, change the speed to be 10 Inches per sec. or less.
As a guideline, the speed should be 10 inches per second if

you use 1-inch film cores (the recommended size). The speed
should be 8 inches per second if you must use 3/4-inch cores.

3. Make sure the correct Film Marking Type is selected and that the Left and
Right Sensor Offsets are correct for the film and the editor you are using.

a. For Offset Punch Editors, set the Left Sensor Offset to 12 and the Right

Sensor Offset to 0.7.

b. For Center Punch Editors, set the Left Sensor Offset to 7.75 and the

Right Sensor Offset to 4.95.

4. Set Position Button Increments to 0.05 inches.
This number determines the distance film is moved when you click the

Position> button on the Film Controls window when setting the reader height.

5. Click OK.

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6. If the marked frame is not aligned with the right edge of the aperture plate,
select View>Configurations.

a. If the film is moving from left to right, change the Left Sensor Offset:

If the center of the frame is beyond the right edge of the aperture plate,
decrease the Left Sensor Offset.

If the center of the frame has not reached the right edge of the aperture
plate, increase the Left Sensor Offset.

b. If the film is moving from right to left, change the Right Sensor Offset:

If the center of the frame is beyond the left edge of the aperture plate,
decrease the Right Sensor Offset.

If the center of the frame has not reached the left edge of the aperture
plate, increase the Right Sensor Offset.

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7. On the View Controls window, click Next Frame.

8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until the center of the frame lines up exactly with the
right edge of the aperture plate.

9. On the View Controls window , click Fast Fwrd>> to advance the roll of film to
the right side.

10. Repeat Locating the First Punched Frame (see page D-28) and Checking the
Alignment and Adjusting the Sensor Offsets (see page D-30) for the right
sensor.

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Appendix D-2: Determini ng and Setting the Trigger
Points

IMPORTANT: Do this procedure only if you will be scanning film that has a

significantly higher or lower D-min from negative film, such as
black-and-white film or color positive film.

1. With the PC powered off, power on the scanner.

2. Wait for the series of 3 beeps to sound at the scanner (or for the lamp to
illuminate).

3. Power on the PC.

Recording the Highest Numbers on the LEDs

IMPORTANT: There must not be film in the scanner.

1. Open the plastic cover.

2. Look at the red LED number on the right side of the Long Roll Accessory.
Note this number as being the “highest” number on the right side.

TEACH ADJ MODE
SET RUN DL

plastic cover

P192_1566BCA

P192_1566BC

3. Look at the red LED number on the left side. Note this number as being the
“highest” number on the left side.

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