Konica Minolta DIMAGE SCAN MULTI User Manual

Hardware Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi.The Dimâge Scan Multi is a multiple format film scanner
capable of scanning medium format, 35mm, 16mm, and sleeved APS film.With the optional APS adapter, advanced
photo system film in the cassette can also be scanned.

Your new scanner has extraordinary features, including:

• Medium-format film scanning capability.The included medium-format film holder uses antinewton glass and
includes masks for 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9.

• 12-bit AD converter, so fine detail is captured with a dynamic range.

This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your scanner.To realize all the benefits of
your scanner, please read this manual and the accompanying software manual thoroughly.

The instructions in this manual assume you have a working knowledge of the operating system for your computer
(Mac OS, Windows 95, or Windows NT) and its conventions. Familiarity with the mouse and standard operating system
menus and commands is necessary before operating the Dimâge Scan Multi software.

This manual does not instruct in the:

• basic use of personal computers.

• use of Window 95, Windows NT, or Mac OS.

• use of Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, or Corel Draw.

This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concer ning

interference causing equipment regulations.CE stands for Conformité Européenne.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-0003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norm NMB-003 du Canada.

• Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

• This manual may not be copied in part or whole without prior written permission from Minolta Co., Ltd. ©1998
Minolta Co., Ltd.

• Every necessary caution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this instruction manual. Please contact us if you
have any questions, find any errors, or notice missing information.

• Minolta is not responsible for loss, damage, or other results occurring during the operation of this product.

Microsoft, Windows®, Windows 95®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh™, Apple®, and Power Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Other corporate and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the SCSI cable.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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To avoid fire or electric shock:

• Only use the voltage specified for this unit.

• Do not expose this unit to liquids.

• Do not insert metal objects into this unit.

• Do not touch the cord or plug if your hands are wet.

• Unplug this unit when it is not in use.

Improper use of the power cord may result in fire or electric shock.

• Insert the plug securely into an electrical outlet.

• Do not pull on the cord. Grasp the plug when removing the power cord from an
outlet.

• Do not scratch, twist, modify, heat, or place a heavy object on the power cord.

• Do not connect the ground to a gas pipe, telephone ground, or a water pipe.
Improper grounding can result in electric shock.

This product must have sufficient ventilation while in use. Blocked ventilation ducts may cause
the unit to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

• Do not use or store this product in dusty or very humid areas.

If there is smoke, a strange smell, or any other unusual conditions, shut down and unplug the
unit, then contact a Minolta Service Facility.

CAUTION

Unexpected damage may occur if this unit is left unattended near young children.

Do not attempt to disassemble this product. It contains high-voltage circuits.Take the
product to a Minolta Service facility for repairs.

Please read and understand each caution before using this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE..................................................................................1

BEFORE Y OU BEGIN

Package Contents.........................................................................................................4

System Requirements ..................................................................................................5

NAMES OF PARTS

Front..............................................................................................................................6

Back..............................................................................................................................7

Important: Locking Pin Information...............................................................................7

SETTING THE SCSI ID ................................................................................................8

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER

If the Scanner is the Only or Last Device in the Chain................................................9

If the Scanner is Inside the Chain................................................................................11

GETTING STARTED

Film Emulsion...............................................................................................................14

Handling Care ...............................................................................................................14

LOADING 35MM FILM HOLDERS

Slide Mount Holder SH-M1 ...........................................................................................15

35mm Film Holder FH-M1............................................................................................16

LOADING THE MEDIUM FORMAT FILM HOLDER MH-M1

Using the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1............................................................18

Medium Format and TEM Film.....................................................................................18

16mm and APS Sleeve Film.........................................................................................20

Rotating the Frame.......................................................................................................22

INSERTING THE HOLDER INTO THE SCANNER......................................................23

Ejecting.........................................................................................................................23

APS ADAPTER AD-100 (SOLD SEPARATELY)...........................................................24

APS Adapter – Names of Parts ....................................................................................24

Loading the Cassette....................................................................................................25

Inserting the Adapter....................................................................................................26

Ejecting the Adapter.....................................................................................................27

CHANGING THE FLUORESCENT LAMP....................................................................28

IMPORTANT: BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE SCANNER ........................................30

TROUBLESHOO TING..................................................................................................31

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INDICATOR LAMP ........................................................................................................33

TECHNICAL DETAILS..................................................................................................34

CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................................................................35

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

Windows 95/Windows NT.............................................................................................36

Macintosh .....................................................................................................................39

Macintosh – Plug-in......................................................................................................40

Macintosh – ColorSync™2.0........................................................................................41

LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – WINDOWS

Launching the TWAIN Driver........................................................................................42

Launching the Utility Software......................................................................................42

LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – MACINTOSH

Launching the Plug-in...................................................................................................43

Launching the Utility Software......................................................................................43

MINOLTA.......................................................................................................................44

BEFORE Y OU BEGIN

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

CHECK THIS PACKING LIST BEFORE YOU BEGIN.IF SOME PARTS ARE
MISSING, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR A MINOLTA SERVICE FACILITY.

• Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi scanner

• 35mm Film Holder FH-M1

• 35mm Slide Mount Holder SH-M1

• Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1

• Film Masks:
6 x 4.5 Medium Format Film Mask
6 x 6 Medium Format Film Mask
6 x 7 Medium Format Film Mask
6 x 8 Medium Format Film Mask
6 x 9 Medium Format Film Mask
APS Sleeve Film Mask
16mm Film Mask

• Power Cord PW-M2

• SCSI Cable SC-11

• Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM v1.0

• Instruction Manuals (1 software, 1 hardware)

• Warranty and Software Registration card

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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MACINTOSH

CPU: Power PC
Operating System: System 7.5 to 8.5.1
Memory: A minimum of 8MB (megabytes) free memory.
Hard Disk Space: 90 MB or more of available hard disk space.

When 16bit or 16bit linear is selected from the Color Depth list box in the
Preferences dialog box, 200MB or more of available hard disk space.

Monitor: Minimum 13 inch monitor capable of displaying at least 32,000 colors. 16 inch(832

x 642) or larger is recommended.

Other: Adobe PhotoShop 3.0.5 or Adobe PhotoShop 4.0.1 and 5.02 have been fully

tested for use with the plug-in software.

PC/AT

CPU: i486DX2 66MHz or above.(Windows NT: Intel Pentium or later.
Operating System: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 or Windows 95 (incl.OSR2).
Memory: A minimum of 32MB (megabytes) of RAM.
Hard Disk Space: 90 MB or more of available hard disk space.

When 16bit or 16bit linear is selected from the Color Depth list box in the
Preferences dialog box, 200MB or more of available hard disk space.

Monitor: Minimum VGA monitor capable of displaying High Color (16 bit) is required.SVGA

(800 x 600) or larger is recommended.

SCSI Board: Adaptec AVA-1505*, AVA-1505AE*, AHA-1520B, AHA-1540CP,AHA-2910B, AHA-

2910C, AHA 2940, or AHA-2940U/AU/UW/W.

Other: PhotoShop 3.0.5, PhotoShop 4.0.1 and 5.0.2, Paint Shop Pro 4.1E, and 5.0.1E

Corel Draw 7, and Corel Draw 8 have been fully tested for use with the TWAIN
driver software.

*Adaptec AVA-1505, AVA-1505AE are only recommended for Windows 95.

NAMES OF PARTS

FRONT

Accessory panel

Film-slot door

Power switch

Power lamp

Eject button

Indicator lamp

Connector cover

Fluorescent lamp unit cover

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BACK

SCSI ID switch

Terminator dip switch

Centronics

D-sub-25 port

AC socke t

• Gently turn the scanner up-side
down. Using a flat-head screwdriver,
turn the locking pin counter­clockwise until it pops up.

UNLOCK THE OPTICS BEFORE
USING THE SCANNER FOR THE
FIRST TIME.

The optics inside the scanner have been parked
and locked before shipment for their protection.

Before using the scanner for the first time, unlock
the locking pin.

IMPORTANT: LOCKING PIN INFORMATION

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES
BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI
CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES.

SETTING THE SCSI ID

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The Dimâge Scan Multi’s SCSI ID is factory preset to 5. If 5 is not being used by another operating SCSI device in the
SCSI chain, it is not necessary to change the SCSI ID.

A SCSI ID is a unique address you assign to each SCSI device connected to your computer.The SCSI ID range of
your computer is from 0 to 7, however some IDs are already occupied by your computer.

* IDE Macintosh systems do not use SCSI ID 0 for the hard drive.
** Macintosh systems with a dual bus have SCSI ID 3 available on the external bus.

Press the upper button to select a smaller SCSI number.

TO CHANGE THE SCSI ID:

1.Turn off the computer and all connected SCSI devices.

2.Determine which SCSI IDs are not being used.

3.Change the SCSI ID using the upper or lower SCSI buttons.

The current SCSI ID number.

Press the lower button to select a higher SCSI number.

Occupied SCSI ID

IBM PC/AT: 7 (SCSI host adapter)

0 (internal hard drive)*
3 (internal CD-ROM drive)**
7 (system)

Macintosh:

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES
BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI
CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES.

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER

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IF THE SCANNER IS THE ONLY OR LAST DEVICE IN THE CHAIN…

One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require a
different cable.

1.Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either
SCSI port on the back of the scanner.

• Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated in or

out port.

2.Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the
SCSI port on the computer or on the last SCSI
device in the chain.

3.Flip the dip switch marked 1 up to turn the
terminator on.

• Dip switches 2 through 4 are inactive.Their position will not

affect the scanner operation.

Continued on following page.

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER

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4.Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC
socket.

5.Plug the other end of the power cord into a
grounded outlet.

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IF THE SCANNER IS INSIDE THE CHAIN…

1. Connect one end of the SCSI cable A into
either SCSI port on the back of the scanner.

• Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated in or
out port.

Cable “A”

Cable “B”

Scanner

SCSI Device 1

SCSI Device 2

Computer

The following is an example of one possible SCSI chain configuration.

2.Plug the other end of SCSI cable A into SCSI
device 1.

One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require additional
cables.

Continued on following page.

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES
BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI
CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES.

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER

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3.Connect one end of SCSI cable B into the
remaining SCSI port on the back of the
scanner.

4.Connect the other end of SCSI cable B into the
next device in the chain.

5.Flip the dip switch marked 1 down to turn the
terminator off.

• Dip switches 2 through 4 are inactive.Their position will not

affect the scanner operation.

6.Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC
socket.

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7.Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet.

The total length of

cable in a SCSI chain

should not exceed 6m

(20 ft.) for most

systems.

GETTING STARTED

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FILM EMULSION

HANDLING CARE

The emulsion side of the film is the side coated with the photographic material.The base side of the film has no
photographic material and its surface is smooth and shiny. The emulsion side of slide film has raised areas at subject
contrast.The emulsion side of negative film is dull compared to the base side. It is easiest to determine the emulsion
side when viewing the film at an angle.

FILM BASE
Smooth, shiny surface

FILM EMULSION
Slightly dull or raised surface

Viewing angle

Light

The frame numbers and text are backward when the film’s emulsion side is up.

• Do not pull the film holder out of the scanner until the holder is properly ejected and
the green indicator light is off.

• Do not move the scanner or touch the film holder while the transport motor is
engaged (such as while scanning).

• Place the scanner on a stable surface.

LOADING 35MM FILM HOLDERS

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SLIDE MOUNT HOLDER SH-M1

• The slide mount holder can hold up to 4 mounted slides (35mm or APS).

• Slide mounts must be thicker than 1mm and thinner than 2mm to fit properly into the holder.

• Results of scanning glass-mounted slides can be unpredictable.

• Blow dust off the slide before placing it into the film holder.

1.Position the slide mount
holder so the white arrow is
on the top-left side, then open
the slide mount.

• Open the slide holder by pushing up

on the two tabs from underneath.

2.Place the slides within the
indentations, making sure
they lie flat.

• Insert the slides emulsion side down.

3.Press the cover firmly closed
until it clicks.

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35MM FILM HOLDER FH-M1

Use the FH-M1 for 35mm negatives and unmounted 35mm slide film.

• The 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 can hold film strips up to 6 frames long.

• Blow dust off the film before placing it into the film holder.

1.Position the film holder so the
white arrow is on the top-left
side, then open the slide
mount.

• Open the slide holder by pushing up

on the two tabs from underneath.

2,Place the film in the film

holder emulsion side down.

3.Align the frames within the
scanning windows.

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4.Press the cover firmly closed
until it clicks.

LOADING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1

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USING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1

MEDIUM FORMAT AND TEM FILM

Use the MH-M1 for 120/220 film frames in 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 formats. The MH-M1 should also be used for
sleeved APS film, 16mm film, and TEM* film. Use the appropriate film mask for each film format.The glass in the
Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 has been treated to prevent the appearance of Newton’s rings (colored rings)
when scanning.

• Handle the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 with care. Protect the glass from impact, shock, and scratches.

• Touching the glass in the film holder may cause damage to the antinewton treatment.

• Blow away any dust from the film holder before inserting the film. If the film holder is dir ty, first blow away any dust
or debris, then moisten a lens cleaning tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the surface.

* Transmission Electron Microscope

1.Press on the lever marked
“PUSH”, then lift open the
holder.

2.Select the appropriate mask
and place it in the film holder
using the guides.

• The cut corner on the mask should be

on the bottom-left side.

• Choose the appropriate size mask for

TEM film.

Align the holes in the mask with the pins on the film
holder.

Align the slot in the
mask with the rail
on the film holder.

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3.Place the film in the film
holder.

• Secure the film by placing it flush

against the rail on the film holder.

• Place the film emulsion side down

(p 14).

4.Press the cover firmly closed
until it clicks.

Secure the film by placing it flush
against the rail on the film holder.

Always use a properly

fitting mask with the

medium format film

holder.If no mask or a

mask that is too large is

used, refracting light will

degrade image quality.

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16mm AND APS SLEEVE FILM

1.Press on the lever marked
“PUSH”, then lift open the
holder.

2.Place the APS Sleeve mask or
16mm mask on the film
holder.

• The film guides on the mask should

be on the right side.

Align the slot in the mask with the rail on the
film holder.

Align the holes in the mask with the pins on the film
holder.

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3.Place the film in the mask
using the film guides.

• Place the film emulsion side down

(p 14).

4.Align the desired frame within
the scanning window.

5.Press the cover firmly closed
until it clicks.

Make sure the film lies flat between the
film guides.

Make sure the film lies flat between the
film guides.

Always use a properly

fitting mask with the

medium format film

holder.If no mask or a

mask that is too large

is used, refracting light

will degrade image

quality.

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RO TATING THE FRAME

The image area of the Medium Format Holder MH-M1 can rotate 10 degrees in either direction to
compensate for a tilted image composition. By rotating the frame before scanning, the need to rotate the
scanned image, thus resampling the pixels, is eliminated.

1.Turn the holding screw
counter clockwise to
loosen it.

2.Rotate the carrier as
desired.

• Use the angle scale on the holder

for reference.

• With larger film formats, the

corners of the frame may not fit in
the scanning area when the
carrier is rotated.

3.Turn the holding screw
clockwise to secure it.

INSERTING THE HOLDER INTO THE SCANNER

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EJECTING

1.Press the power switch to turn
the scanner on.Turn on your
computer, then launch the
Dimâge Scan Multi software.

• The green indicator lamp will blink

slowly while the scanner is setting up.

2.Inser t the holder into the
scanner in the direction
indicated by the white arrow
on top of the holder.

• Do not insert the holder at an angle.

3.Gently push the holder into
the scanner until the raised

insertion mark is aligned
with the film-slot door.

• The film holder will be automatically

guided in past the mark.

• If the holder is not loaded correctly,

then eject and reinsert it.

1.Press the eject button on the
front of the scanner.

• The holder will automatically eject

partway, then stop.

2.Remove the holder.

• Wait for the Indicator lamp to turn off

before removing the holder.

• The holder should pull out easily.

APS ADAPTER AD-100 (SOLD SEPARATELY)

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APS ADAPTER – NAMES OF PARTS

• The APS Adapter AD-100 (optional accessory) is required to scan APS film in the
cassette with the Dimâge Scan Multi.

Only processed film with the VEI set to can be inserted into
the APS Adapter AD-100.

Film-chamber release

Film-chamber door

Scanner contacts*

* Do not touch

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LOADING THE CASSETTE

1.Slide the film-chamber release as shown.

• The film chamber door will open.

2.Inser t the film cassette into the film chamber
with the VEI on top.

• Only load cassettes displaying the mark.

3.Close the film-chamber door.

• The film-chamber release will return to its start position

when the door is closed properly.

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INSERTING THE ADAPTER

1.Press the power switch to turn
the scanner on.Turn on your
computer, then launch the
Dimâge Scan Multi software.

• The green indicator lamp will blink

slowly while the scanner is setting up.

2.Pull the accessory panel on
the scanner straight out, then
open it all the way pushing it
until it clicks.

• Do not force the accessory panel.

• Do not open the accessory panel

during the set-up process.Wait until
set-up is complete and the indicator
lamp is off.

3.Inser t the holder into the
scanner in the direction
indicated by the white arrow
on top of the adapter.

• Do not insert the adapter at an angle.

4.Gently push the adapter into
the scanner until the raised
insertion mark is aligned
with the film-slot door.

• The adapter will be automatically

guided in past the mark.

• If the adapter is not loaded correctly,

then eject and reinsert it.

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EJECTING THE ADAPTER

• If a film transport error occurs, do not use that cassette in the adapter.Contact a Minolta
Service Facility.

• Minolta is not responsible for damage to the cassette.

• With some camera models the images will appear up-side-down.Use the Rotate All
Frames 180˚ option in the Preferences. Please refer to the Preferences section in the
software manual.

1.Press the eject button on the
front of the scanner.

• The adapter will automatically eject

partway, then stop.

2.Remove the adapter.

• Wait for the Indicator lamp to turn off

before removing the adapter.

• The adapter should pull out easily.

• When the Eject button on the front of the scanner is used, the film will rewind into the cassette before the
adapter is ejected, regardless of the software Preference settings.Please refer to the Preferences section in the
software manual.

CHANGING THE FLUORESCENT LAMP

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1.Remove the fluorescent lamp
unit cover.

2.Pull up the locking bar.

3.Press on the release tab on
the plug and disconnect the
old lamp.

When the indicator light is red and blinks rapidly, check to see of the fluorescent lamp is operational. Replace
the fluorescent lamp when it burns out. See your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit.

CAUTION:

Turn off the scanner and allow the unit to cool for 10 minutes
before removing the fluorescent lamp.

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4.Connect the new lamp.

• Snap the connectors together until they click.

5.Place the lamp unit in the scanner
by aligning the raised edge of the
lamp unit 1 with the rectangular
notch 2 on the scanner.

• The arrows on the lamp and scanner should

be lined up.

• The lamp unit will not slide from side to side if

it is inserted correctly.

6.Hold the lamp unit in place and
replace the locking bar.

7.Replace the fluorescent lamp unit
cover.

IMPORT ANT : BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE SCANNER

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Before transporting the scanner the optics must be parked and locked into place to prevent damage.

1.With the Dimâge Scan Multi software active (utility,TWAIN driver, or plug-in):
Windows: press Ctrl + Shift + L.
Macintosh: press Command + Shift + L.

2.The message informing you the optics will be moved will appear. Click on OK.

3.After the optics have been moved, a message will appear asking you to turn the
scanner off. Click on OK.

• The utility software will quit.

4.Turn off the computer.

5.Turn off the scanner and other SCSI devices.

6.Gently turn the scanner up-side down. Using a flat-head screwdriver, push down
and turn the locking pin clockwise until it locks down.

• Once the optics have been moved to the locking position through the software, the scanner must perform

the set-up operation to return to normal. The scanner automatically performs set-up when it is first turned
on. Set-up can also be initiated by pressing the following keys simultaneously while the software is active:

Windows95/NT: Control + Shift + i
Macintosh: Command + Shift + i

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued on following page.

Symptom Cause/Action Reference

The computer will not start after connecting
the scanner.

Check that all the SCSI cables are secure.
Check that two SCSI devices are not sharing

the same address.

Page 8

The computer does not recognize the
scanner.

Was the scanner turned on before the
computer was turned on?

Check that all the SCSI cables are secure.
Windows 95/NT: Check that the SCSI device

driver been installed correctly.

1. Select Start ‘ Settings ‘ Control Panel.

• The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-click on the System Icon, then click
on the Device Manager tab.

3.Click on the plus (+) next to

“SCSI controllers”.

• A sub-menu of SCSI controllers should

appear.

4. Confirm the appropriate SCSI Controller for
your board is listed in the sub-menu.

The scanner does not pull in the film holder
when loading

Eject, then reinsert the holder.
The film holder must be inserted to the

marks for it to be engaged by the scanner’s
motor

The scanned image is very green or blown­out white when using the Medium-format
holder.

The mask does not fit the image properly. Be
sure to use a proper fitting mask that is not too
big for the image.There should be no
uncovered space between the film and the
mask.

Pages 18 -21.

The indicator lamp glows red. If using a film holder:

The accessory panel is open. Close the
accessory panel.

If using the APS adapter:

The accessory panel is not fully open.
Open it all the way and push it until it
clicks.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Cause/Action Reference

The indicator lamp is red and blinks rapidly
or
The scanned image is black.

1. Turn off the computer, then the scanner.
Check that the fluorescent lamp cover is
closed.

2. Turn on the scanner. If the fluorescent
lamp does not glow, replace the lamp.

3. If the cover was closed, the fluorescent
lamp works, and the red lamp continues
to blink rapidly, there is a hardware
problem.Turn off and unplug the scanner,
then call a Minolta Service Facility.

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The scanned image color is strange. Check that there is no dust on the film or film

holder.
Check that the color palette (START –

SETTINGS – CONTROL PANEL – DISPLAY
– SETTINGS) is on High Color (16 bit) or
higher.Different or additional steps may be
necessary depending on your graphics board.
Refer to your graphics board‘s documentation.

If using the Medium-format holder, be sure to
use a proper fitting mask. If the holder is dir ty,
clean it as directed.

Reinitialize the scanner.
Windows 95/NT: Press Control, Shift, and i

keys simultaneously.
Macintosh: Press Command, Shift, and i keys

simultaneously.

Reinitializing while using the APS adapter:

1. Press the initialization key combination.

2. The adapter will eject automatically.

3. Initialization (set-up) will stop.

4. Remove the adapter.

5. Close the accessory panel.

• Initialization (set-up) will resume.

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INDICATOR LAMP

The indicator lamp on the front of the scanner reveals the status of the scanner.

Indicator Lamp Scanner Status

Off Set up is complete and there is no holder

inserted in the scanner.

Green – blinking slowly Scanner is busy:

• setting up (initializing).

• index scanning, prescanning, or scanning.

• autofocus, point AF, manual focus.

Green – blinking quickly If using a film holder, the scanner is busy:

• loading the film holder.

• transpor ting the film holder.

• ejecting the film holder.

If using the APS Adapter, the scanner is busy:

• rewinding the film in the APS adapter.

• transpor ting the adapter.

Green – glows steadily There is a film holder in the scanner.The

scanner is not busy.

Red – glows steadily There is a problem with the accessory panel.

If using a film holder:

The accessory panel is open. Close the
accessory panel.

If using the APS adapter:

The accessory panel is not fully open.
Open it all the way and push it until it clicks.

Red – blinks quickly The fluorescent lamp unit cover is not fully

closed.
or

The fluorescent lamp is burnt out.
or

There is a hardware malfunction. Contact a
Minolta Service facility.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Interface: SCSI-2
SCSI Ports: D-Sub 25 pin, Centronics 50
Light Source: Hot cathode fluorescent lamp, 3 wavelength, user replaceable.
Power/Frequency: AC 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions: (w)200 x (d)410 x (h)124mm (7.9 x 16.1 x 4.9 in.)
Weight: Approximately 6kg (211.8 oz)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without

notice.

Approximate Scan Times:

TESTING CONDITIONS:
IBM PC/AT: CPU: Pentium II 333MHz; RAM: 192MB; OS: Windows 98; Software: TWAIN_32

driver software; Host Application: Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1J; ASPI version: 4.57;
SCSI Board: AHA-1520B

Macintosh OS: CPU: PowerPC G3 333MHz; RAM: 256MB; OS: Mac OS 8.1; Host Application:

Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1J; Driver Software: Dimage Scan Multi Photoshop Plug­in; Application Memor y Allocation: 100MB;Vir tual Memor y: Off

35mm Film Prescan

Final Scan

IBM PC/AT

6 sec. approx.

42 sec. approx.

Macintosh OS
6 sec. approx.

44 sec. approx.

Medium Format

(6x9)

Prescan

Final Scan

9 sec. approx.

48 sec. approx.

9 sec. approx.

51 sec. approx.

Type: Film transport, fixed sensor, 1 pass scan film scanner
Usable Film: Medium format film (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9) – positive/negative, color/B&W;

35mm film - positive/negative, color/B&W;
Transmission Electron Microscope film – (5.9 x 8.2cm) positive/negative,
color/B&W;
16mm film – positive/negative, color/B&W;
APS sleeve film – positive/negative, color/B&W
APS Casette (with optional adapter) – positive/negative, color;

Scanning Dimensions: 35mm 24.20 x 36.30mm 2688 x 4032 pixels

6 x 4.5 56.16 x 41.76mm 2496 x 1856 pixels
6 x 6 56.16 x 56.16mm 2496 x 2496 pixels6
6 x 7 56.16 x 64.80mm 2496 x 2880 pixels
6 x 9 56.16 x 83.52mm 2496 x 3712 pixels
TEM 56.16 x 82.00mm 2496 x 3712 pixels
APS 17.28 x 29.95mm 1920 x 3328 pixels
16mm 13.00 x 19.50mm 2688 x 4032 pixels

Optical Input Resolution: 2820dpi: 35mm, APS, and 16mm film

1128dpi: Medium format and TEM film
A/D Conversion: 12-bit
Image Sensor: RGB 3-line CCD (2700 pixels)
Continuous Scan Max.: 35mm Sleeved:6 frames

35mm Mounted: 4 frames

APS Cassette (requires optional accessory): 40 frames

35mm Mounted with optional Slide Feeder: 50 frames

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Please contact your dealer regarding installation, SCSI interface recommendations, or application compatibility. If
your dealer is unable to help you, contact us toll free.

Technical Support
1-800-808-4888
Monday – Friday 8:30-5:00 (EST)
Minolta Corporation
101 Williams Dr.
Ramsey, NJ 07446
[phone]i
http://www.minolta.com
http://www.minolta.de/europe

Please have the following information ready when calling Minolta Technical Support:

Make and model of your computer:

Available application RAM:

Operating system and version:

Other connected SCSI devices and their SCSI ID numbers:

DS Multi software version number:

Symptoms:

Messages that appear on the screen when the problem occurs:

Frequency of occurrence:

To determine the version number of your driver software:

Place the pointer over the Status Bar in the Command window.The version number will be displayed in the
status window.

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INST ALLING THE SOFTWARE

1.Turn on the Dimâge Scan Multi, then turn on your PC.

2.Star t Windows 95 or Windows NT.

Windows 95

• The New Hardware Found dialog box will appear.

Windows 95 Release 2 (OSR2)

• The appearance and/or wording of some dialog
boxes may vary.

• The following dialog box will appear.

5 From the START button, select RUN…

• The Run dialog box will appear.

3.Click on Cancel.

• This dialog box may appear several times.Repeat
step 3 until the dialog box no longer appears.

3a. Click on Next.

• A similar dialog box will appear.

3b. Click on Finish.

• This dialog box may appear several times.Repeat
step 3 until the dialog box no longer appears.

4.Inser t the Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• These installation instruction assume drive D is the CD-ROM drive.

Windows NT

3.Select START – SETTINGS – CONTROL PANEL, then double-click on the SCSI Adapters
icon. Confirm that Minolta #2883 appears as a connected device for your SCSI board.

• If Minolta #2883 does not appear, turn the system off and check all the connections.Repeat the procedure.

3.This step varies with your specific operating software…

WINDOWS 95/WINDOWS NT

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7.After reading the agreement, click on Yes.

• The Choose Destination Location dialog box will

appear.

8.To select another destination directory,
click on Browse… and select the
directory. Click on Next.

• The Setup Type dialog box will appear.

9.Choose either Typical or Twain Files Only
install, then click on Next.

• The Select Program Folder dialog box will appear.

6.Select D:\European\ENGLISH\Setup.exe
from the Open drop-down list, then click
on OK.

• If your CD-ROM drive is not the D drive, replace the

D with the appropriate letter for your CD-ROM drive.

• The Software License Agreement will appear.

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10. Click on Next.

• Setup will begin.

• When setup is complete a message will appear

informing you installation was successful.

11. Click on Close.

• A message will appear asking if you want to

restart the computer.

12. Click on Yes.

The Dimâge Scan Multi setup will have placed the
following files on your computer:

ds_multi.exe
Readme.txt
Job
twain.dll
twain32.dll
twunk_16.exe
twunk_32.exe
dsm_tw.ini
Dsmulti.hlp
Dsmultij.hlp
ds_multi.dll
dsm_resj.dll
DS_multi.ds

MACINTOSH

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INST ALLING THE SOFTWARE

1.Inser t the Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• The Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop.

2.Double-click on the Dimâge Scan
Multi CD-ROM icon.

• The language folders will appear.

3.Double-click on the European/English
language folder.

• The Dimâge Scan Multi Installer icon will

appear.

4.Double-click on the Dimâge Scan
Multi Installer icon.

• The installer screen will appear.

5.Click on Continue…

• The User License Agreement will appear.

Continued on next page.

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6.Click on Accept.

• The Dimâge Scan Multi Installer will appear.

7.Choose the Install Type and confirm
the Install Location of the software,
then click on Install.

• Installation will begin.When installation is

complete, a message will appear informing
you installation was successful.

8.Click on Quit.

• The software will be installed in a new folder

titled Dimâge Scan Multi.

• If Easy Install was chosen, the Dimâge Scan

Multi folder will contain the following items:
the DS Multi Utility, DS Multi Plug-in, and
Read Me file.

Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5

• Open Photoshop’s Plug-ins folder then drag

and drop the DS Multi Plug-in into the Plug­ins’ Acquire/Export folder.

Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1

• Open Photoshop’s Plug-ins folder then drag

and drop the DS Multi Plug-in into the Plug­ins’ Import/Export folder.

Once the installation procedure is complete, move the DS Multi Plug-in from the Dimâge Scan Multi folder to
the appropriate folder for the host application.

MACINTOSH – PLUG-IN

MACINTOSH – COLORSYNC™2.0

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ColorSync helps your colour devices (monitor, scanner, printer etc.) match their colours. This makes it faster and
easier to obtain the correct colours in the final image.

The Dimâge Scan Multi driver software is compatible with ColorSync 2.0, which is included with the software. If
ColorSync 1.0 is already installed on your computer, please remove it before installing ColorSync 2.0.

Removing ColorSync 1.0:

To remove ColorSync 1.0 from your system, drag the following items into the trash:

ColorSync™ system extension from the Extensions folder.
ColorSync™ System Profile control panel from the Control Panels folder.
ColorSync™ Profiles folder from the Preferences folder.

Installing ColorSync 2.0

The included ColorSync software can be installed directly from the Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM

• For Mac OS 7.5 and 7.5.2 or later, follow steps 1, 2, 6, and 7 only.

• If using Adobe Photoshop 4.0 or higher in any Mac OS, do not perform step 7.

1.Inser t the Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then double click on
the Dimâge Scan Multi icon.

• The language folders will appear.

2.Double-click on the English folder to open it, then double click on the ColorSync
folder.

3.Drag the ColorSync™ system extension to the Extensions folder.

4.Drag the ColorSync™ System Profile to the Control Panels folder.

5.Drag the ColorSync™ System Profiles folder to the Preferences folder.

6.Drag the DS Multi Profiles into the ColorSync™ System Profile folder now in the
Preferences folder.

7.Drag the ColorSync filter to Adobe Photoshop’s Filters folder located inside the Plug­ins folder.

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LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – WINDOWS

Select Start – Programs – Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi ‘ DS Multi Utility.

1.Open the host application.

2.Select File – Impor t – Select
TWAIN_32 Source…

• The Select Source dialog box appears.

3.Select DS_Multi 1.0, then click on
Select.

4.Select File – Impor t – TWAIN_32.

• The start-up screen will briefly appear.The

software is ready for use when the
Command window appears.

• The start-up screen will briefly

appear.The software is ready
for use when the Command
window appears.

This uses Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1 as the example.Commands may vary among applications.

The utility software is a stand alone application used to control the scanner. The TWAIN driver lets you control
the software through another application, such as your image editing software.

LAUNCHING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE

LA UNCHING THE TWAIN DRIVER

LA UNCHING THE PLUG-IN

LAUNCHING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE

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LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – MACINTOSH

1.Open the DS Multi folder.

• This folder will be in the location selected during installation.

2.Double click on the DS Multi Utility icon.

• The start-up screen will briefly appear.The software is ready for use when the Command window appears.

1.Launch Adobe Photoshop.

2.Photoshop 3.0.5:

• Select File – Acquire – DS Multi plug-in ver. 1.0.
Photoshop 4.0.1:

• Select File – Impor t – DS Multi plug-in ver. 1.0.

3.The star t-up screen will briefly appear.The
software is ready for use when the
Command window appears.

The utility software is a stand alone application used to control the scanner. The plug in lets you control the
software through Adobe Photoshop.

MINOLTA

A Minolta Austria Ges.m.b.H

Amalienstr.59-61,A-1131 Wien,Österreich
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

B Minolta Belgium Branch

Kontichsesteenweg 38,B-2630 Aartselaar,Belgique
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.be

CAN Minolta Canada Inc.,Head office

369 Britannia Road East,
Missussauga,Ontario L4Z 2H5,Canada
Tel.[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.com

CH Minolta (Schweiz) AG

Riedstr.6,CH-8953 Dietikon,Schweiz
Tel:[phone] (sFr 2.15/min) Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.ch

D Minolta GmbH

Kurt-Fischer-Str.50,D-22923 Ahrensburg,Deutschland
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.de
Mo – Fr,10.00 – 19.00

DK Paul Westheimer A/S

Erhvervsvej 30,DK-2610 Rødovre,Danmark
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

E Videosonic S.A.

c/ Valportillo II,8,Pol.Ind.de Alcobendas,
E-28108 Alcobendas/Madrid,Spain
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

F Minolta France S.A.

365,Route de Saint-Germain,
F-78420 Carrières-Sur-Seine,France
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.fr

FIN Minolta Finland Branch

Niittykatu 6,PL 37 SF-02201 Espoo,Finland
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.fi

GB Minolta (UK) LTD.Photographic Division

Precedent Drive,
Rooksley,Milton Keynes,MK13 8HF,England
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

IRL Photopak Sales

241 Western Industrial Estate,Naas Road,Dublin 12,Ireland
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

I Rossi & C.S.p.A.

Via Ticino,40 ,I-50019 Osmannoro Sesto Fiorentino (Fi),Italy
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltafoto.it

N Scandiafilm AS

Enebakkveien 304,N-1188 Oslo 11,Norge
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

NL Minolta Camera Benelux B.V.

Zonnebaan 39,P.O.Box 6000,
NL-3600 HA,Maarssen,Nederland
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.nl

P Minolta Portugal Lda

Av.do Brasil 33-a,P-1700 Lisboa,Portugal
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

S Minolta Svenska AB

P.O.Box 9058,Albygatan 114,S-17109 Solna,Sverige
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minoltaeurope.com

Sin Minolta Singapore (Pte) Limited

10 Teban Gardens Crescent,Singapore 2260
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.minolta.com

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