
User Manual
Film Scanner
FS50
Thank you for your purchase of this Magnasonic product. Please read this instruction manual
carefully before using product to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL SAFE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Getting Started
1. Read all warnings below and follow all instructions within this manual.
2. Only use films of standard size.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4. To save energy, the scanner will automatically shut down after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Press the power button to turn back on.
Safety Alerts
1. If any of the following conditions are present, stop using immediately, unplug the power
cord, and refer to a qualified service professional for servicing:
a. If there is any smoke or unusual smell while using.
b. If the product has been exposed to rain, water, or other liquids.
c. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
d. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Best Practices for Safe Use
1. Unwind and straighten the USB cord before use.
2. Check that the power voltage stated on the rating label corresponds to your local
electricity supply.
3. Unplug the power adapter from the wall when the product is unused for a long period
of time and during thunderstorms.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not immerse this product, the power cord, or any accessories in water or any other
liquid.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Do not place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Cleaning and Care
1. Please make sure the scanner is clean before using.
2. Do not clean the scanner with alcohol, gasoline, diluent or other organic solvents.
3. Clean outside of the product only with a dry cloth.
4. Do not clean the inside of this product with anything except for the included cleaning
brush.
Servicing/Repair/Replacement Parts
1. Do not attempt to service or disassemble this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a
qualified service professional.
2. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or have the same characteristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................ 4
Maintenance Matters .................................................................... 4
What’s Included ............................................................................. 4
Loading the Trays........................................................................... 5
Loading Film ....................................................................................................5
Loading Slides .................................................................................................6
Menu .................................................................................................................7
Capture Picture .............................................................................................7
Operation Guide ...........................................................................................9
How to Playback Saved Pictures ............................................................. 10
Setting Language ......................................................................................... 11
Changing Resolution .................................................................................. 11
Formatting .................................................................................................... 12
Connect to Computer .............................................................................. 12
Product Specication .................................................................. 13
Declaration .................................................................................. 13
Frequently Asked Questions / Troubleshooting ........................ 14
Magnasonic® Warranty............................................................... 15
FCC Statement ........................................................................... 17

Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this product. Read this manual carefully before
use, and save the instructions for future reference. Please use this
product properly.
NOTE: Do not disassemble this product yourself.
Maintenance Matters
• High Temperature: The product should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators/heaters.
• Cleaning: Use the included cleaning brush before scanning so
that the image clearly shows.
• Non-Use Period: When the product is not in use for a long
period of time, remove the USB cable from your computer and
unplug the power cord.
• Scanning Medium: Please use the standard lm size when
scanning.
What’s Included
• USB cable
• Negative tray
• Positive tray
• AC / DC adapter
• User Manual
• Cleaning brush
• Video Out TV Cable
• 110 Film tray
• Super 8 tray
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Loading the Trays
Loading Film
1. Hold the negative up
towards the light to
determine the orientation.
You want the image to
face you right-side up.
2. Locate the Negative Tray.
3. The side labeled “THIS SIDE
UP” should be facing you.
4. Open the tray carefully,
and place the lm
negative inside of the tray.
5. Close the tray and press
the edges making sure
they are locked in place.
6. Insert tray into the
opening on the right side
of the Film Scanner to
begin.
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Loading Slides 1. Hold the slide up towards
the light to determine the
orientation. You want the image to face you right-side up.
2. Locate the Slide Tray.
3. The side labeled “THIS SIDE
UP” should be facing you.
4. Open the slide tray carefully,
and place the slides into the
tray.
5. Close the slide tray and press
the edges making sure they
are locked in place.
6. Insert tray into the opening
on the right side of the Film
Scanner to begin.
Handle lms with care to avoid scratches or nger prints(for the best results
use cotton gloves when handling lms) It is recommended to use compressed cotton
to remove any dust on the lms.
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