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35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner

User's Manual

Manuel de I'utilisateur

Manual del Usuario

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35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner

Before You Begin

Setup

Basic Scanning

Nikon Scan

Technical Notes

User's Manual

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Product Documentation

The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Be sure to read all instructions thoroughly.

Quick Start Guide

User’s Manual (this manual)

Nikon Scan Reference Manual/ Easy Scanning Guide

(on CD)

Nikon View Reference Manual

(on CD)

The Quick Start Guide provides a quick introduction to installing the Nikon Scan driver software for the scanner, inserting ﬁ lm, and making a simple scan.

This User’s Manual provides detailed instructions for installing and using a SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED ﬁ lm scanners.

The Nikon Scan Reference Manual provides complete information on Nikon Scan, the software used to scan images into the com puter. This manual is stored on the reference CD in pdf format, and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. If necessary, Windows users can install Adobe Acrobat 5 using the installer provided on the reference CD. For more information on installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 and viewing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide.

The Easy Scanning Guide uses animation to explain such basic scan - ning tasks as setting image size and resolution. See the Quick Start Guide for viewing instructions.

The Nikon View Reference Manual provides complete information on using the supplied Nikon View software to view and organize images. This manual is stored on the reference CD in pdf format.

Trademark Information

Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Digital ICE4 AdvancedTM is Digital ICETM, Digital ROCTM, Digital GEMTM and Digital DEETM, technologies developed by Applied Science Fiction. Radius, ColorMatch, and PressView are registered trademarks of miro displays, inc. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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For Your Safety

To prevent da mag e to this Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent serious injury or death.

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent damage to the equipment or injury to yourself or to others.

WARNINGS

Do not disassemble or modify

• The interior of the device contains areas of high voltage. Removing the casing could result in ﬁ re or electric shock. Contact an authorized Nikon service representative for inspection or repair.

• Do not modify. Modiﬁ cation could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not touch exposed parts

Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Unplug the power cable and take the product to an authorized Nikon service representative for inspection.

Unplug in the event of malfunction

• Should the equipment start to smoke or produce an unusual noise or smell, turn the device off immediately and unplug the power cable. Continued use could result in ﬁ re or electric shock. Wait for the equipment to stop smoking and then contact an authorized Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. DO NOT attempt repairs yourself, as this would be extremely dangerous.

• In the event of damage to the equipment, turn the device off at once and unplug the power cable, then contact an authorized Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. Continued use could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not use in the presence of ﬂ ammable gas or dust

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or ﬁ re.

Keep clear of foreign objects

Do not place vases, ﬂ owerpots, cups, cosmetics, vessels containing chemicals or water, or small metal articles on the device. Should water or another foreign object enter the equipment, unplug the power cable and contact an authorized Nikon service representative. Continued use could result in ﬁ re, electric shock, or malfunction.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting small parts into their mouths. Should a child swallow any part of the equipment, contact a physician immediately.

Use an appropriate power supply

The power supply must be 50/60 Hz and 100–240 V AC. The power cable must comply with the safety standards of the country of use, have SVT insulation or better, and be more than AWG18 in thickness.

At voltages over AC 125 V At voltages of AC 125 V or less

Use a plug rated for 250 V, 15 A (NEMA 6 -P 15) Use a plug rated for 125 V, 10 A

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Handling the power cable and plug

• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or ﬂ ame. Should the insulation be damaged and wires become exposed, contact an authorized Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. Failure to observe these precautions could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could cause electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in ﬁ re.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the equipment during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

CAUTIONS

Do not handle with wet hands

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Install only as directed

Failure to install the device as directed in this manual could block the vents, causing overheating and possibly ﬁ re.

Do not place on unstable or sloping surfaces

The device could fall, resulting in injury or damage. Should glass parts inside the device break as the result of a fall or other accident, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass.

Do not place heavy objects on the device

The objects or device could overbalance or fall, causing injury.

Unplug before cleaning

Turn off and unplug the device before cleaning. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Do not insert ﬁ ngers in equipment

Do not insert your ﬁ ngers in the device save where indicated otherwise. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Unplug when not in use

Turn off and unplug the device if it will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in ﬁ re.

Handling the power cable and plug

• Do not place the power cable in the vicinity of a stove or heater. The insulation could melt, resulting in ﬁ re or electric shock.

• Unplug the cable by pulling on the plug, never on the cable itself. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the cable, resulting in ﬁ re or electric shock.

• Do not plug the power cable into an extension cord or multi-outlet adapter, as this could cause ﬁ re or malfunction.

Ground the equipment

• The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded. Failure to ground the power supply could result in electric shock.

• Do not ground the outlet to a gas or water pipe or a dedicated telephone system earth connector. Failure to observe this precaution could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this pro duct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the speciﬁ cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notices for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.

Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of

California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate having any errors or omissions brought to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

LS-5000 ED

LS-50 ED

CAUTIONS

Modiﬁ cations

The FCC requires the user to be notiﬁ ed that any changes or modiﬁ cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certiﬁ ed documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certiﬁ cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety............................................................................................................................... i

WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................... i

CAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... ii

Notices ............................................................................................................................................ iii

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................ 1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2

Principal Features ........................................................................................................................... 2

Parts of the Scanner....................................................................................................................... 3

Precautions for Use........................................................................................................................ 5

Setup................................................................................................................................................ 7

Setup and Scanning Guide ............................................................................................................ 8

Installing Nikon Scan ..................................................................................................................... 10

Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Macintosh...................................................................................................................................... 15

Installing the Scanner .................................................................................................................... 20

Step 1 — Choose a Location............................................................................................................ 20

Step 2 — Connect the Power Cable................................................................................................. 21

Step 3 — Connect the USB Cable .................................................................................................... 22

Basic Scanning................................................................................................................................. 23

Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On........................................................................................................ 24

Step 2 — Insert an Adapter............................................................................................................. 25

Step 3 — Open the Scan Window .................................................................................................. 26

Step 4 — Insert Film......................................................................................................................... 28

Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model............................................................................. 30

Step 6 — Preview ............................................................................................................................. 32

Step 7 — Select a Crop .................................................................................................................... 34

Step 8 — Scan and Save .................................................................................................................. 36

Step 9 — Eject and Exit ................................................................................................................... 38

Nikon Scan....................................................................................................................................... 39

The Scan Window .......................................................................................................................... 40

The Control Area ........................................................................................................................... 41

The Information Panel.................................................................................................................... 42

The Preview and Scan Buttons........................................................................................................ 42

The Thumbnail Drawer Tab............................................................................................................. 43

The Preview Area ........................................................................................................................... 43

The Progress Window .................................................................................................................... 43

The Tool Chest................................................................................................................................ 44

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................ 47

Optional Holders and Adapters .................................................................................................... 48

Speciﬁ cations ................................................................................................................................. 49

FH-3 Film Holder ............................................................................................................................ 50

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 52

Caring for the Scanner................................................................................................................... 52

Caring for the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter......................................................................................... 54

Caring for the MA-21 Slide-Mount Adapter ................................................................................... 55

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 56

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Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film...................................................................................... 58

Film Feed Errors (SA-21) ................................................................................................................ 60

Uninstalling Nikon Scan ................................................................................................................ 62

Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 62

Macintosh...................................................................................................................................... 63

Custom Install (Macintosh Only) ................................................................................................... 65

Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)............................................................................ 66

Speciﬁ cations ................................................................................................................................. 68

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED (LS-5000 ED)...................................................................................... 68

COOLSCAN V ED (LS-50 ED) .......................................................................................................... 69

Supplied Adapters.......................................................................................................................... 70

Index ............................................................................................................................................... 71

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Before You Begin

This chapter describes the conventions used in this manual, the names of scanner parts, and precautions for use.

Introduction ............................................................ 2

Parts of the Scanner ............................................... 3

Precautions for Use................................................. 5

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLSCAN ﬁ lm scanner. This manual is for use with both the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and the COOLSCAN V ED. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.

To make it easier to ﬁ nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using the scanner to prevent damage to the device.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the scanner.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the scanner.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the other documentation provided.

Principal Features

• The Scan Image Enhancer automatically adjusts hue to produce images with clear contrast

• Digital ICE detects, analyzes, and automatically compensates for scratches and dust

• Digital ROC digitally restores for faded colors in old ﬁ lm

• Digital GEM automatically corrects for ﬁ lm grain, smoothing pictures taken with high-speed ﬁ lm

• Digital DEE reveals details in shadows of backlit and underexposed shots and increases con- trast in “washed- out” areas of highlights to produce natural-looking exposure

Illustrations

The majority of illustrations showing the scanner interface are taken from Windows XP Professional. Where operations in the two operating systems differ, illustrations from Mac OS X are also used.

Termin ology

In this manual, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED is sometimes referred to as the 5000 ED. Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional are jointly referred to as Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition as Windows Me, and Windows 98 Second Edition as Windows 98 SE.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life- Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http:/ /www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to -date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

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Parts of the Scanner

Front View

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/

Status LED

Scanner status is indicated as follows:

Status LED Scanner status

No operations in progress. Film and adapters can be inserted or

removed.

Blinks

(about

1.5 ×/ s )

Flickers

(about

5 ×/s )

Power switch

Scanner busy. Do not turn scanner off or insert or remove ﬁ lm or adapters.

Hardware or communications error. Turn scanner off, wait for at least 5 s, and turn scan ner on again.

Pressing this switch turns the scanner on and off.

COOLSCAN V ED

Adapter slot

Adapters for various types of ﬁ lm can be inserted in this slot. The MA-21 is inserted in the slot at shipment; other adapters include the SA-21 strip ﬁ lm adapter (pro vided) and a variety of optional adapters for different types of ﬁ lm (

Adapters are equipped with a ﬂ ap that prevents dust from entering the scanner via the adapter slot. Leave an adapter in the slot when the scanner is not in use.

MA-21 slide mount adapter

This adapter is used to scan slides. Additional adapters are available for scanning other types of ﬁ lm.

Vents

48).

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Rear View

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED COOLSC AN V ED

Film gate (5000 ED only)

This gate is used with the SA-30 roll-ﬁ lm adapter (available separately for the 5000 ED).

USB interface connector

The square USB cable connector is inserted here.

AC connector

The female end of the AC power cable plugs into this connector.

Feet

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Precautions for Use

Observe the following precautions to ensure that the scanner always produces the best possible results.

Check the status LED

• Do not turn the scanner off or insert or remove ﬁ lm or adapters while the status LED is blinking.

• Do not use other USB devices or turn them on or off while the status LED is blinking.

• Do not connect or disconnect USB or IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cables while the status LED is blinking.

• Do not operate camera control software for digital cameras connected via USB while the status LED is blinking.

When the scanner is not in use

•To prevent accumulation of dirt and dust when the device is not in use, turn the scanner off and insert one of the supplied adapters in the adapter slot.

• Remove optional holders from the adapter slot when not in use.

Connecting the scanner

• Connect the scanner directly to the computer. The scanner may not function as expected when connected to a USB hub or keyboard.

• The scanner may not function as expected when used together with other USB devices. Should the scanner not function as expected, use the scanner with all other USB devices disconnected.

• Do not connect two or more scanners to the computer simultaneously.

Protecting ﬁ lm

• Before inserting ﬁ lm, remove dirt and dust with a blower. This will not only keep the ﬁ lm free of scratches but will also help prevent scanning errors and malfunctions.

• Remove ﬁ ngerprints with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to scratch the ﬁ lm.

• Remove ﬁ lm from adapters or holders after scanning. Storing ﬁ lm in an adapter or holder could damage the ﬁ lm.

• The ﬁ lm base and emulsion will deteriorate if exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Be sure temperature and humidity are within the limits given below.

• Sudden changes in temperature and humidity, even when within the limits stated below, can cause condensation on the ﬁ lm. Check before use to ensure that no condensation is present. If condensation has occurred, leave the ﬁ lm out until it dries. Condensation can damage the ﬁ lm during insertion.

• The operating environment for the scanner is as follows: Temperature: +10 – +35 °C (+50 – +95 °F) Humidity: 20 – 60%

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Setup

This chapter contains all the information needed to set up the scanner for use, including installing Nikon Scan and connecting the scanner to a computer.

Setup and Scanning Guide..................................... 8

Installing Nikon Scan .............................................10

Installing the Scanner........................................... 20

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Setup and Scanning Guide

This ﬁ gure outlines the steps involved in installing the scanner and making a scan. Refer to the page numbers listed for more information.

Install software (

10–19 )

Computer

Imaging applica-

tion (e.g., Adobe

Photoshop)

Nikon

Scan 4

Set up the scanner ( 20–22)

Nikon

View

Connect the scanner to the computer ( 22)

Connect the power cable

(

21)

Connect the

USB cable

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED /

COO LSC AN V ED

Open the scan window ( 26–27)

Nikon Scan can function as a “stand -alone” application to scan, process, and save images, or it can be used to scan images directly into an imaging application such as Adobe Photoshop.

Nikon Scan

Imaging application

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Choose an adapter ( 25) and insert ﬁ lm ( 28–29)

35-mm ﬁ lm in

strips of 2–6 frames

35-mm slide

SA-21 strip-ﬁ lm

adapter

Scan images ( 30–36)

Scan window

( 40–43)

Too l Ch e s t

(

Save images ( 37)

Organize images

44–46)

MA-21 slide-mount

adapter

• Specify the ﬁ lm type and color model (

• Preview images ( 32–33)

• Flip and rotate images ( 33)

• Select the area to be scanned ( 34–35)

• Enhance images using the tools in the Tool Chest, including the Scan Image Enhancer, Digital ICE4 Advanced, and curves ( 35, 44–46)

• Scan images ( 36)

After scanning, images are opened in images windows in the host application, where they can be printed or saved ( 37).

Images that have been saved to disk can be viewed and organized in Nikon View. See the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for more information.

31)

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Installing Nikon Scan

Nikon Scan software (provided) is required to control the scanner. The installation instructions that follow are divided into Windows and Macintosh sections.

Windows

Turn the com puter on and wait for Windows to start up. Before continuing with installation, make sure that:

• The scanner is NOT connected

• No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running

• The computer satisﬁ es the following system requirements:

CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better

RAM

Hard-disk

space

Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color) or more

USB

Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation

* More memory may be required depending on ﬁ lm type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of

scans performed in each session, the adapter used, and on whether Digital ROC, Digital GEM or Digital DEE is used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended.

† More free disk space may be required depending on the ﬁ lm type and number of frames. Nikon recom-

mends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.

‡Depending on the type of interface installed, USB will operate at high speed (USB 2.0 only; maximum

transfer rate 480 Mbps) or full speed (USB 1.1/USB 2.0; maximum transfer rate 12 Mbps). Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional computers with a USB 2.0 interface support high- speed USB. For

more information, consult the manufacturer. Additional technical and support information may be available at the Nikon web sites listed in this manual ( 2).

Preinstalled versions of Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE

128 MB or more (512MB or more recommended)

A minimum of 40 MB required for installation (200 MB or more recommended), with

†

an additional 200 MB of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running

‡

Built-in USB 1.1/USB 2.0 ports

Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional

When installing or uninstalling Nikon Scan under the above operating systems, log in as the “Computer administrator” (Windows XP) or “Administrator” (Windows 2000 Professional).

Earlier Versions of Nikon Scan

Before installing Nikon Scan 4, uninstall any earlier versions of Nikon Scan. See “Uninstalling Nikon Scan” (

For information on installing and using Nikon View, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD).

62).

Nikon View

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Insert the Nikon Scan 4 CD into the CD - ROM drive

A language-selection dialog will be

displayed. Select a language and click Next.

If the Language Selection Dialog Is Not Displayed

If the language selection dialog does not appear after the Nikon Scan CD is inserted:

1. Double- click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

2. Right click the CD- ROM drive containing the Nikon Scan CD.

3. Choose AutoRun from the menu that appears.

Click Install

The “Install Center” dialog will be displayed. Open the “Software” panel and click Install.

Click Next

Read the license agreement

Click Yes to accept the agreement and

continue installation.

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Choose a destination folder

The default install location for Nikon Scan is displayed under “Destination Folder.” To choose a di fferent location, click Browse… and navigate to the desired folder. Click Next to install Nikon Scan to the selected folder.

Click Yes

Click Yes to create the destination folder.

Select the scanner drivers

Select LS- 40/50/5000 and click Next.

Windows 2000 Professional

A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will be displayed twice; click Yes each time (if the LS-4000/8000/9000 scan- ner drivers were not selected, this dialog will be displayed only once).

Device Registration

Windows 2000 Professional

A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will also be displayed the ﬁ rst time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan. Click Yes to register the scanner with the system.

Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE

Once Nikon Scan has been installed, the scanner will automatically be registered with the system the ﬁ rst time the scanner is connected and turned on ( 66).

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Create a shortcut (optional)

Click Yes to create a shortcut to Nikon Scan on the desktop. Click No to proceed without creating a shortcut.

Settings File Extensions

If other Nikon imaging software is installed, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes to associate Nikon Scan with settings ﬁ le extensions such as “.nc a” a n d “.nc v”.

Click Use Wizard (recommended)

Click Use Wizard to choose an RGB color- space proﬁ le with the help of the Color Space Wizard (recommended). The selected color-space proﬁ le can be changed in the Nikon Scan “Preferences” dialog after installation.

Note that choosing the correct color-space proﬁ le is very important if the scanner is used in a professional setting, for example as part of a production workﬂ ow. For more information on choosing an RGB color-space proﬁ le, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). Your national Nikon ofﬁ ce may also be able to provide or recommend color management training resources.

Click Windows

Clicking Use Wizard in the opening dialog of the Color Space Wizard displays a platform selection dialog. Click Windows.

Select sRGB

In the Windows Color Space Wizard, select sRGB (recommended) and click OK. For more information on color-space proﬁ les, see the Nikon Scan Reference

Manual.

Windows 98 SE

If the computer displays a message stating that an IEEE 1394 update is required, click OK.

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Click Finish

Restart the computer

Click Ye s to restart the computer. Once the computer has restarted, take a few minutes to view the ReadMe ﬁ le, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual.

Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Windows)

Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_

guide.exe icon. The Macromedia Flash Player will start and a language selection screen will be displayed; click the appropriate link to view the guide in the desired language. The Easy Scanning Guide can also be copied to the computer hard disk for ease of reference (total size: approximately 200 MB). Copy the “easy_guide_main” folder and easy_guide.exe to the desktop.

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Macintosh

Turn the com puter on and wait for it to start up. Before continuing with installation, make

sure that:

• The scanner is

• No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running

• The computer satisﬁ es the following system requirements:

CPU Power PC G3 or later (G4 or later recommended)

RAM

Hard-disk

space

Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (thousands of colors) or more

USB

Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation

For the latest information on supported versions of Mac OS, see the Nikon web site listed in this manual ( 2).

† More memory may be required depending on ﬁ lm type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of

scans performed in each session, the adapter used, and on whether Digital ROC, Digital GEM or Digital DEE is used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended.

‡ More free disk space may be required depending on the ﬁ lm type and number of frames. Nikon recom-

mends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.

Depending on the type of interface installed, USB will operate at high speed (USB 2.0 only; maximum

transfer rate 480 Mbps) or full speed (USB 1.1/USB 2.0; maximum transfer rate 12 Mbps). Mac OS X computers with a USB 2.0 interface support high-speed USB. For more information, consult the manufacturer. Users of Mac OS X whose computer is not equipped with USB 2.0 can install a RATOC PCIU3U USB 2.0 interface board (for more information, visit Ratoc Systems English -language web - site at http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/index.html).

††

The computer may fail to recover from sleep mode when a 5000 ED or COOLSCAN V is connected via USB

2.0. To prevent the computer from entering sleep mode, select System Preferences… from the Apple menu, open the “Energy Saver” pane (in Mac OS 9, select Energy Saver from the Control Panels sub -

menu in the Apple menu), and set the Put system to sleep whenever it is inactive for slider to Never. Additional technical and support information may be available at the Nikon web sites listed in this manual ( 2).

Mac OS X

Administrator privileges are required to install and uninstall Nikon Scan under Mac OS X.

Mac OS 9

CarbonLib 1.5 or later is required to install Nikon Scan. If the installer detects an earlier version of CarbonLib, a message will be displayed. Click In-

stall to upgrade to a new version of CarbonLib.

Earlier Versions of Nikon Scan

If the installer detects an earlier version of Nikon Scan, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes to upgrade to Nikon Scan 4.

Nikon View

For information on installing and using Nikon View, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD).

†

‡

NOT connected

Mac OS 9 (9.1 or later), Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later)

• Mac OS 9: 64 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

• Mac OS X: 128 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

A minimum of 70 MB required for installation (200 MB or more recommended), with an additional 200 MB (Mac OS 9) or 550 MB (Mac OS X) of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running

USB 1.1 (built-in ports only), USB 2.0

††

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Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD - ROM drive

A Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the “Nikon Scan 4” window.

Double-click the Welcome icon in the “Nikon Scan 4” window

Choose a language

A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Select a language and click Next.

Click Easy Install

The “Install Center” dialog will be displayed. Open the “Software” panel and click Easy Install.

“Auth e nticat e” ( M ac OS X Only)

Clicking Easy Install in the software panel displays the “Authenticate” dialog shown at right. Enter the administrator name and password and click OK.

Read the license agreement

Click Accept to accept the agreement and continue installation.

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View the “ReadMe” ﬁ le

Take a few moments to read this ﬁ le, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. Click Continue… to continue with installation.

Click Install

Click Install to begin installation.

Selecting a Plug -ins Folder (Mac OS 9)

If a copy of the Nikon Scan plug- in is installed in the plug-ins folders for supported versions of Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop can be used to acquire images directly from the scanner. If more than one copy of Photoshop is installed on the computer, a list will be displayed. Select the copies of Photoshop that will be used to acquire images and click Con- tinue to copy the Nikon Scan plug-in to the appropriate plug-ins folders.

Click Use Wizard (recommended)

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Click Macintosh

Clicking Use Wizard in the opening dialog of the Color Space Wizard displays a platform selection dialog. Click Macintosh.

Select Apple RGB

In the Windows Color Space Wizard,

select Apple RGB (recommended) and click OK. For more information on color- space proﬁ les, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual.

Add Nikon Scan to the Dock (Mac OS X) or create an alias (Mac OS 9)

Click Ye s to add Nikon Scan to the Dock (Mac OS X) or to create an alias for Nikon Scan

on the desktop (Mac OS 9). Click No to proceed without adding Nikon Scan to the Dock or creating an alias.

Click Quit

Click Quit to exit the installer.

Restart the computer

Click Restart to restart the computer. This completes installation of Nikon Scan.

Mac OS 9Mac OS X

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Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Macintosh)

Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_

guide_OSX icon (Mac OS X) or easy_guide_OS9 icon (Mac OS 9). The Macromedia Flash Player will start and a language selection screen will be displayed; click the appropriate link to view the guide in the desired language. The Easy Scanning Guide can also be copied to the computer hard disk for ease of reference (total size: approximately 200 MB). Copy the “easy_guide_main” folder and

easy_guide_OSX (Mac OS X), or easy_guide_ OS9 (Mac OS 9) to the desktop.

Users of Mac OS X should ensure that the start-up disk is named using only letters and numbers (the default name for the start- up drive is "Macintosh HD"). The guide may not start if the volume name contains punctuation or other non -alphanumeric characters.

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Installing the Scanner

Step 1 — Choose a Location

Choose a ﬂ at, stable location close to the computer.

Installing the Scanner

Do NOT install the scanner where other objects would block its vents or where it would be exposed to:

• direct or reﬂ ected sunlight

• condensation or rapid temperature changes

• electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices

• temperatures over 35 °C (95 °F) or below 10 °C (50 °F)

• excessive dust

• water vapor from a humidiﬁ er or similar device

• smoke

The scanner can be installed with either the top or side vents uppermost (see illustration be low). Leave at least 5 cm (2˝ ) clear above and on either side of the scanner, 10 cm (4˝) behind, and 15 cm (6˝ ) in front. Additional space is required in front of the scanner when using the following optional adapters and holders:

• FH -3 ﬁ lm holder (available separately): 25 cm (10˝ )

• SF -210 slide feeder (available separately for 5000 ED only): 50 cm (20˝ )

Vents Vents

Optional Adapters for the 5000 ED

The scanner must be installed on its side (see illustration above at right) when the optional SF-210 slide feeder is in place. The scanner can not be installed on its side when the optional SA-30 roll -ﬁ lm adapter is used.

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Step 2 — Connect the Power Cable

Make sure the power switch is in the “off” position

Off position On position

Connect the power cable

Connect the power cable as shown and plug the scanner into a general-purpose household outlet.

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED

COOLSCAN V ED

Shape of plug varies

with country or region

of purchase

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Step 3 — Connect the USB Cable

Make sure that the scanner is off

Connect the USB cable

Connect the USB cable provided with the scanner as shown below. Connect the scanner directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.

Connecting the USB Cable

Connect the ﬂ at connector to the computer, the square connector to the scanner, making sure that each connector is correctly oriented to match the shape of the USB terminal. Using the wrong connector or attempting to insert the connectors in another orientation could damage not only the connector, but also the scanner or computer.

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED

COOLSCAN V ED

Connecting the Scanner

• Do not connect or disconnect USB cables while Nikon Scan is starting or after it has started.

• The scanner may not function as expected when used with other USB devices. Should the scanner not function as expected, use the scanner with all other USB devices disconnected. Do not connect two or more scanners to the computer simultaneously.

• Do not connect or disconnect USB or IEEE 1394 interface cables or operate camera control software for digital cameras connected via USB while the scanner status LED is blinking.

• After disconnecting the cable, wait a few seconds before connecting it again.

USB 2.0

When connected to a Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, or Mac OS X computer with a USB

2.0 interface, the 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED support high- speed USB with transfer speeds up to

480Mbps.

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Basic Scanning

This chapter details the steps involved in making a simple scan.

Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On .............................. 24

Step 2 — I nse r t an Adapter ................................... 25

Step 3 — Open the Scan Window ......................... 26

Step 4 — I nse r t Film ............................................... 28

Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model ... 30

Step 6 — P review .................................................... 32

Step 7 — Select a Crop ........................................... 34

Step 8 — Scan and Save ......................................... 36

Step 9 — Eject and Exit .......................................... 38

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Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On

Before turning on the scanner for the ﬁ rst time, make sure that Nikon Scan is installed on the computer and that the power and USB cables are connected. For information on installing Nikon Scan and connecting the cables, see “Setup” (

Tur n the computer on

Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.

Tur n the scanner on

The status LED will blink for about 30 seconds (5000 ED) or 20 seconds (COOLSCAN V ED) while the scanner initializes. The status LED will stop blinking when initialization is complete.

7).

Scanner off

Status LED off

Windows 2000 Professional

A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will be displayed the ﬁ rst time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan. Click Yes to register the scanner with Windows.

If the Status LED Flickers

If the status LED ﬂ ashes quickly (about ﬁ ve times a second), turn the scanner off, wait at least ﬁ ve seconds, and turn the scanner on again. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting” (

Scanner on

Status LED blinks Status LED on

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Step 2 — Insert an Adapter

Step 2 — Inse rt an Adapter

The adapters provided with the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED can be used to scan 35-mm ﬁ lm mounted as individual slides or in strips of two to six frames.

Choose an adapter

35-mm ﬁ lm in strips of two to six frames SA-21 strip ﬁ lm adapter

35-mm slides (one slide at a time) MA-21 slide mount adapter

Check the status LED

Make sure that the status LED is glowing steadily. Do not insert adapters or ﬁ lm while the status LED is blinking.

Insert the adapter

Slide the adapter into the adapter slot. When the adapter is fully inserted, the status LED will blink for about 30 seconds (5000 ED) or 20 seconds (COOLSCAN V ED).

To sc an Choose

SA-21 strip

ﬁ lm adapter

MA-21 slide

mount adapter

Removing Adapters

Before removing adapters from the scanner, eject the ﬁ lm or slide ( has stopped blinking. Remove adapters as shown.

SA-21 strip ﬁ lm adapter

Optional Holders and Adapters

Optional adapters and ﬁ lm holders are available for a variety of ﬁ lm, including single-frame strips of 35mm ﬁ lm, APS (IX-240) ﬁ lm cartridges, glass microscope slides, and rolls of developed 35 - mm ﬁ lm up to forty frames in length (5000 ED only). See “Optional Holders and Adapters” (

38) and check that the status LED

MA-21 slide mount adapter

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Step 3 — Open the Scan Window

The scanner is controlled from the Nikon Scan scan window.

Choose the application in which pictures will be displayed

After scanning, pictures can be displayed either in Nikon Scan or in a third-party application such as Adobe Photoshop. The application in which pictures will be displayed after scanning is referred to as the “host application.”

Application

Nikon Scan

Third-party

application

Platform

Windows

Macintosh

Windows

Macintosh

Open the scan window

Application

Nikon Scan

used as

“stand -

alone”

application

Third-party

application

Platform

Windows

Macintosh

(Mac OS X)

Macintosh

(Mac OS 9)

Windows

Macintosh

Description

Nikon Scan used as a “stand-alone” application to scan, process, print, and save images.

Nikon Scan used as a TWAIN source to control the scanner from a third-party application (application must support TWAIN). Images are scanned using Nikon Scan and processed, printed, and saved in the third-party application.

Nikon Scan plug-in used to control the scanner from a third-party ap plication (application must support Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug ins, and a copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in must be installed in the application’s plug-ins folder). Images are scanned using Nikon Scan and processed, printed, and saved in the third-party application.

Description

Click the Start button and select Nikon Scan 4 from the programs list. (If a shortcut was created during installation, you can also double - click the icon on the desktop.)

Open the Applications : Nikon Software : Nikon Scan 4 folder on the start-up disk and double-click the to the Dock during installation, you can also click the icon in the Dock.)

Open the Nikon Software : Nikon Scan 4 folder in the folder selected at installation (the default folder is the Applications folder on the start-up disk) and double- click the icon. (If an alias was created during instal- lation, you can also double-click the icon on the desktop.)

Select Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire” or “Import” sources. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application.

icon. (If Nikon Scan was added

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The scan window will open.

“Nikon Scan Is Unable to Find Any Active Devices”

If the message shown at right is displayed when the scan window opens, check that the scanner is connected and turned on and that the status LED is not ﬂ ashing. If the scanner is connected to a Win dows computer, check that the scanner has been registered with the Windows Device Manager (

Temporary St orage (Windows Only)

If the message shown at right is displayed, click OK.

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Step 4 — Insert Film

Step 4 — Inse rt Film

Insert ﬁ lm as shown.

Hold the ﬁ lm lightly between thumb and

SA-21 strip ﬁ lm adapter

foreﬁ nger with the reﬂ ective base up and the matte emulsion surface down. The ﬁ lm will be fed into the adapter automatically when inserted a short distance.

The MA-21 can hold only one slide at a time.

MA-21 slide mount adapter

Insert the slide short side ﬁ rst, with the reﬂ ective base up and the matte emulsion surface down. Stop when the mount contacts the back of the ﬁ lm slot.

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Caring for Film

Keep ﬁ lm free of dust. If necessary, remove dust from the ﬁ lm with a blower before scanning. Dust on the ﬁ lm could damage the media or affect the quality of the scanned image (

Inserting Film in the SA-21

• Release the ﬁ lm when the feed mechanism activates. Do not pull or push the ﬁ lm or otherwise inter-

fere with the feed mechanism.

• For information on what to do if ﬁ lm jams in the adapter, see “Film Feed Errors (SA -21)” ( 60).

The SA-21 Lock Mechanism

The SA-21 is equipped with a lock mechanism that prevents the adapter from being removed while ﬁ lm is in place. Before removing the SA-21 from the scanner, be sure to eject the ﬁ lm using the eject button in the Nikon Scan scan window ( could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made to remove the SA-21 without ejecting the ﬁ lm, push the adapter back into the scanner to re -establish the connection. Attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.

Film That Can Not Be Used

Film can not be scanned in the SA-21 if:

• It is less than two or more than six frames long

• It has excessive curl

• Perforations are torn or missing

• Tape is applied to either end

The MA-21 can be used to scan slides with mounts 1.0–3.2 mm thick and 49 –50.8 mm wide. Other slides can not be scanned.

“Preview/Thumbnail When Film Is Inserted”

If Thumbnail when ﬁ lm is inserted (SA-21 only) or Preview when ﬁ lm is inserted is selected in the “Preferences” dialog (

“Film Base”/”Emulsion Surface”

When ﬁ lm is examined under bright light, the image on the emulsion surface will be in slight relief, with bumps and hollows where the image has been developed. The opposite surface (the ﬁ lm base) will be reﬂ ective and smooth. Insert ﬁ lm base up.

41), choose a ﬁ lm type and color model ( 31) before inserting ﬁ lm.

38). Attempting to remove the SA-21 without ﬁ rst ejecting the ﬁ lm

• The ends are cut on an angle or torn

• The ends are folded

• The end perforations cut or torn

• There are holes between perforations

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Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model

The steps that follow involve the controls in the Nikon Scan scan window. The names and functions of the controls in the scan window are described below.

971 5 6

3 4

Control area (

Contains frequently used scanning and pre view controls.

Information panel (

Lists information on current settings.

Preview button (

Click to view selected frames in the preview area, where they can be enhanced using the tools in the Tool Chest.

Scan button (

Click to scan the selected frames.

Thumbnail drawer tab (

Click to select frames to be previewed or scanned.

Processed/Natural tabs (

The “Processed” panel shows how the image would appear if scanned at current settings, the “Natural” panel the unmodiﬁ ed image. Comparing these two views can help determine whether changes to settings are having the desired effect.

41)

42)

43)

Preview area (

Provides a preview of the image prior to scanning. Any modiﬁ cations to settings are visible in the “Processed” panel.

Interactive help

Displays a brief tip about the control under the cursor.

Tool Chest (

Contains tools for changing the orientation of the image and selecting the portion to be scanned, choosing the dimensions and resolution of the scanned image, enhancing color, contrast, and sharpness, processing images to remove the effects of scratches, dust, fading, ﬁ lm grain, and under- or over-exposure, and controlling scanner settings.

Progress window ( 43)

Shows the status of current tasks and lists operations that have been or are about to be performed.

43)

44)

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Choose the ﬁ lm type

Click the ﬁ lm -type menu in the scan win dow control area and choose a ﬁ lm type that matches the ﬁ lm being scanned.

Option

Positive

Neg (Color)

Neg (Mono)

Kodachrome

Use with most makes of positive slides and reversal ﬁ lm. These ﬁ lms have a black ﬁ lm base, and the image in each frame appears in its actual colors.

Use with color ﬁ lm negatives. Color negatives can be identiﬁ ed by their orange-tinted ﬁ lm base and by the fact that the colors in the images are reversed.

Use with black-and -white negatives.

Use with Kodachrome positives.

Use with

Choose a color model

Click the color-model menu in the scan window control area and choose a color model according to how the image will be used.

Option

Grayscale

Calibrated

RGB

Image scanned as grayscale data. Use when scanning images that will be printed or viewed in black-and-white.

Image scanned as RGB data. Use to scan images in color.

Description

Film type menu

Color model menu

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Step 6 — Preview

The SA-21 strip ﬁ lm adapter can be used to perform a “batch scan” on multiple images. Select the frame or frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer.

The MA-21 Slide- Mount Adapter

Because the MA-21 scans slides one at a time, there is no need to select the frame to be scanned. Users of the MA-21 can skip ahead to Step 6- 4 (

Open the thumbnail drawer

Click the thumbnail drawer tab.

Thumbnail drawer tab

Display thumbnails

To view the frames in the thumbnail drawer as small “thumbnail” previews, click the button. The scanner will scan the ﬁ lm to generate thumbnails and display them in the thumbnail drawer.

33).

Thumbnail

drawer

Click here to display/hide thumbnails

Select frames

Select the frame to be scanned by clicking the associated thumbnail or frame number (selected frames are indicated by a green border). To select multiple frames, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or command (Macintosh) key while clicking each frame in turn, or hold down the shift key and click to select two images and all frames between them. To view frames not currently visible in the thumbnail drawer, use the scroll bar or enlarge the drawer by dragging the handle at its lower right corner.

The Thumbnail Display

If the wrong ﬁ lm type is chosen when thumbnails are generated, the thumbnail display will not reﬂ ect the contents of the ﬁ lm. Click the the correct ﬁ lm type from the ﬁ lm type menu. Click the button to view the new thumbnails.

button in the thumbnail drawer to hide thumbnails, and then select

Selected frame

Scroll bar

Handle

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Click the Preview button

A preview will be displayed in the preview area.

Preview button

If multiple frames are selected, additional frames can be previewed by clicking the thumbnails in the thumbnail drawer.

Rotating and Flipping Images

The Layout Tools palette in the Tool Chest ( 44) contains buttons for rotating and ﬂ ipping images.

Button

Rotate image 90 ° clockwise

Rotate image 90 ° counter-clockwise

Flip image horizontally

Flip image vertically

Function

Click to display Layout Tools palette

Orientation of letter “R” reﬂ ects any ﬂ ips

or rotations that have been performed. “R”

turns red when image is ﬂ ipped.

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Step 7 — Select a Crop

To scan onl y par t of an image into the host application, use the Crop Tool in the Layout Tools palette to select the desired area. This selection is referred to as a “crop.”

Open the Layout Tools palette

Click the triangle next to “Layout Tools” in the Tool Chest (if the Tool Chest is not already open, click the Tool s button in the scan window and select Tool Pal - ette 1 from the menu that appears).

Select the Crop Tool

Click to display Layout Tools palette

Crop Tool

Select a crop

To sele c t a crop, drag the mouse over the

image in the preview area. The borders of the crop are indicated by a dotted line. The size of the crop can be changed by dragging its borders. To change the position of the crop, place the cursor inside the selected area and drag it to a new location.

Repeat this step for the other images selected in the thumbnail drawer. To display images in the preview area, open the thumbnail drawer and click the selected thumbnails.

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Choosing an Output Size and Resolution

The “Crop” palette in the Tool Chest is used to specify the size and resolution of the crop when opened in the host application ( ample, to scan an image so that it can be printed within the margins of A4 (21.0 × 29.7 cm) or lettersized (11˝ × 8.5˝ ) paper on a typical inkjet printer:

1 Click the triangle next to “Crop” in the Tool

Chest to open the “Crop” palette.

2 Choose Keep this Crop and use the mouse to

select a crop in the preview area (

3 Choose Centimeters or Inches from the out-

put units menu.

4 Enter a value for Height or Width that will ﬁ t on

A4 paper (remember to leave a margin of least 2 cm /0.79˝ ). The other value will automatically be adjusted to maintain the current crop; if the result is still too large, enter a value that will ﬁ t on A4 paper.

5 Enter an output resolution of 360 pixels per

inch.

Scan Bit Depth

The scan bit depth determines the maximum number of colors in the image after scanning. A choice of sixteen and eight bits (5000 ED) or fourteen and eight bits (COOLSCAN V ED) is available in the “Scanner Extras” palette. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

Scan Image Enhancer

The image enhancement tools in the Tool Chest can be used to enhance images before they are scanned. For example, the Scan Image Enhancer automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, and hue to produce an image that can be printed or used “as is,” without further alteration (note that this will increase scanning times and may not have the desired effect on dark images). For information on the Scan Image Enhancer and the other image adjustment options and scan settings available in Nikon Scan, see “Nikon Scan” (

39) or the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

Easy Scanning Guide

The Easy Scanning Guide gives examples of how to adjust “Crop” palette settings in a variety of situations.

26). For ex-

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Step 8 — Scan and Save

Click the Scan button

Click the Scan button to begin scanning the crop selected in the preview area. Progress is shown in the progress window (

If multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer ( Scan button will display a dialog of batch scan options. Click OK to save the scanned images to disk. If Nikon Scan is being used as a “stand-alone” application, the “File Saving Options” dialog will be displayed; choose a location and ﬁ le format and click OK to begin scan- ning. Instead of being opened in image windows, the images will be saved in the location chosen in the “File Saving Options” dialog. Proceed to Step 9, “Eject and Exit” (

The MA-21 can not be used to perform batch scans.

When scanning is complete, images will be opened in image windows in the host ap plication (single scans only). Note that the scan window may remain open “on top” of the host application window; to view the images, it may be necessary to move the scan window.

43).

Batch Scans

32), clicking the

Scan button

38).

Too lbar

Image

window

Windows

Macintosh

Image window

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Select the save command

To save the image in the active window, select Save or Save As… from the File menu in the host application ( 26). If Nikon Scan is being used as a “standalone” application under Windows, the image in the active window can also be saved by clicking the in the toolbar.

Save the image

After navigating to the desired location, enter a name for the image and choose a ﬁ le format. Click the Save button to save the image to disk. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all images have been saved.

Windows

(“Save”) button

Typica l “ S ave As” dialogs

Macintosh

Printing Images

Images can be printed by selecting the print command from the File menu in the host application. If Nikon Scan is being used as a “stand- alone” application under Windows, the image in the active window can also be printed by clicking the for more information.

button in the toolbar. See the Nikon Scan Reference Manual

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Step 9 — Eject and Exit

Eject the ﬁ lm

SA-21

To eject ﬁ lm from the SA -21 strip-ﬁ lm adapter, click the eject button in the control area of the scan window. Ejection is complete when the status LED has stopped blinking.

Eject button

Ejecting Film from the SA-21

Always use the scan window eject button when ejecting ﬁ lm from the SA-21. Wait until ejection is complete before removing ﬁ lm by hand. Pulling on the ﬁ lm during ejection could damage the ﬁ lm or cause errors. For information on what to do if ﬁ lm jams in the SA-21, see “Film Feed Errors (SA-21)” (

If the scan window was closed before the ﬁ lm was ejected, turn the scanner off and then on again. The ﬁ lm will be ejected automatically.

MA-21

Conﬁ rm that the status LED is not blinking and press the eject button on the front of the adapter to eject the slide.

Exit the host application

Select Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9) from the File menu. In Mac OS X, open the application menu and choose the “Quit” option for the host application.

Tur n the scanner off

Leave an Adapter in Place

To prevent dust from entering the scan ner, be sure the MA-21 or SA-21 is in the adapter slot when the scanner is off.

60).

Scanner offScanner on

The SA-21 Lock Mechanism

If the scanner is turned off with ﬁ lm still in place, the adapter lock mechanism ( SA-21 from being removed. Before attempting to remove the SA -21, turn the scanner on and wait for the ﬁ lm to be ejected automatically. Attempting to remove the adapter without ﬁ rst ejecting the ﬁ lm could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made to remove the SA-21 without ejecting the ﬁ lm, push the adapter back into the scanner to re -establish the connection. Attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.

Remove Film Holders

When using the optional FH -3 ﬁ lm holder (

50), remove the holder before turning the scanner off.

29) will prevent the

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Nikon Scan

This chapter provides a brief overview of the Nikon Scan software that controls the scanner. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

The Scan Window ................................................. 40

The Tool Chest....................................................... 44

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The Scan Window

The parts of the scan window are identiﬁ ed below.

Thumbnail drawer tab ( 43)

Control area ( 41)

Preview area (

43)

Information panel

42)

(

Preview button

(

42)

Scan button ( 42)

Progress window

(

43)

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The Control Area

Eject button

Ejects ﬁ lm from multi-frame adapters such as the SA-21. In the case of the optional SF-210 slide-feeder adapter for the 5000 ED, clicking this button ejects the current slide and feeds a new one.

This button can not be used to eject slides from the MA-21.

Autofocus button

Click to focus the scanner. Control- click (Windows) or option- click (Macintosh) to select a new focus point.

Autoexposure button

When this button is clicked, the scanner analyzes the current image and adjusts exposure for optimal results.

Zoom buttons

Click to zoom in for a closer look at the portion of the image currently se lected in the preview area. Click to zoom out.

Settings menu

Save and load settings or reset settings to default values.

Film type menu

Choose an option that matches the type of ﬁ lm being scanned: Positive for positive or reversal ﬁ lm, Neg (Color) for color negatives, or Neg (Mono) for blackand- white negatives. A separate Koda - chrome option is available for scanning Kodachrome positives.

Color model menu

Choose a color model according to how the image will be processed or used.

Tools button

Click to open the Tool Chest or progress window.

Help button

Click to open Nikon Scan help.

Prefs button

Click to open the “Preferences” dialog.

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The Information Panel

Orientation

Shows the orientation of the image in the preview area, reﬂ ecting any ﬂ ips or rotations that have been performed.

Dimensions/ﬁ le size

Lists the width and height of the current selection (in pixels) and the size of the ﬁ le that would be produced if the selection were scanned at current settings.

Image enhancement

Shows the current status of Digital ICE4 Advanced and analog gain. Note that using Digital ICE4 Advanced can increase scanning times.

The Preview and Scan Buttons

Preview button

Click to preview the image to be scanned (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer, a preview will be performed for each frame). Be sure to click this button after changing the ﬁ lm type or choosing a new value for analog gain.

Scanner extras

Lists the current bit depth (which determines the maximum number of colors available) and shows whether multi-sample scanning (5000 ED only) is in effect.

Color values

Lists the color values for the pixel under the cursor. The values for the Natural panel are listed in the top row, the values for the Processed panel in the bottom row.

Scan button

Scans the images and opens them in the host application (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer, a scan will be performed for each frame and the resulting im ages will be opened in separate windows).

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The Thumbnail Drawer Tab

Click this tab to open the thumbnail drawer. If multiple frames are selected, the selected images can be scanned in a single batch. This is called a “batch scan.”

The Preview Area

Selected frames are previewed in this area. Click the “Natural” and “Processed” tabs for a quick “before-and-after” comparison showing the effect of changes to settings in the Tool Chest. The “Natural” panel shows the image before processing, the “Processed” panel the image as it would appear when scanned at current settings.

Natural/Processed tabs

The Progress Window

The progress of preview and scan operations is shown in this window. The current task (acquiring thumbnails, preview, or scanning) is shown at the top of the window. Tasks that have yet to be performed are listed in the “Queue” panel, completed tasks in the “Log” panel. To stop the current task, click Stop.

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The Tool Chest

To display or hide the Tool Chest, click the Too ls button in the control area of the scan window. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

Layout tools

Select the portion of the image that will be scanned, choose a focus point, or rotate and ﬂ ip images. Use the Zoom and Grab tools to navigate images that have been opened in Nikon Scan after scanning.

Information

View the width and height of the current selection and the coordinates of its top left corner. The color value display shows the color of the pixel under the cursor before and after processing.

Crop

Specify the size and resolution of the image that will result when the ﬁ lm is scanned.

User selects exact area to be scanned,

Keep

then selects output size and resolution

this

according to how image will be used.

Crop

Best choice in most situations.

User selects general area to be scanned,

Keep

then enters exact output size in output

this

size area. Choose this option when im-

Output

age must ﬁ t in space of known dimen -

Size

sions.

User selects general area to be scanned,

Keep

then enters exact ﬁ le size for ﬁ nal image

this

in ﬁ le size area. Choose when ﬁ le size is

File

paramount, for example when scanning

Size

images for electronic distribution.

Enter the desired Height and/or Width in the text boxes. If Keep this Crop is selected, the remaining dimension will automatically be adjusted to maintain the current crop. If Keep this File Size is selected, the re maining dimension and the resolution will automatically be adjusted to maintain the selected ﬁ le size, and the crop in the preview area will be adjusted accordingly.

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Curves

Make adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color targeted to speciﬁ c portions of the tone range (for example, this tool can be used to increase brightness in shadows).

Color balance

Unsharp mask

Sharpen images by making colors more distinct.

LCH editor

Adjust overall brightness, contrast, and color balance.

Make adjustments to brightness and contrast targeted to speciﬁ c portions of the tone range, or use the hue and chroma editors for precise control of color.

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Digital ICE4 Advanced (Digital ICE

quad Advanced)

Four tools are available:

• Digital ICE: mitigate the effects of dust and scratches

• Digital ROC: restore faded colors

• Digital GEM: reduce the effects of ﬁ lm grain

•

Digital DEE: increase detail in under- or overexposed areas of the frame

Analog gain

Adjust exposure values for each of the col ored elements in the scanner’s light source.

Scan Image Enhancer

Perform automatic brightness, color, and contrast adjustment.

Scanner extras

Control features speciﬁ c to the type of scan ner currently connected.

• Multi Sample Scanning (5000 ED only) Use this feature to reduce noise.

• Scan Bit Depth Choose a bit depth of sixteen (5000 ED), fourteen (COOLSCAN V ED), or eight bits.

Digital ICE

Digital ICE will not produce the desired results with monochrome ﬁ lm (unless developed in color).

Kodachrome Film

When scanning Kodachrome ﬁ lm with the 5000 ED or COOLSCAN V ED, select Kodachrome in the ﬁ lm type menu. Depending on the ﬁ lm used, blurring or localized loss of detail may occasionally result when Kodachrome ﬁ lm is scanned with the 5000 ED or COOLSCAN V ED.

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Technical Notes

This chapter lists scanner speciﬁ cations and provides information on maintenance and troubleshooting.

Optional Holders and Adapters........................... 48

Maintenance ......................................................... 52

Troubleshooting.................................................... 56

Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film ............ 58

Film Feed Errors (SA -21)....................................... 60

Uninstalling Nikon Scan ....................................... 62

Custom Install (Macintosh Only) ......................... 65

Checking Device Registration (Windows Only).. 66

Speciﬁ cations ........................................................ 68

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Optional Holders and Adapters

The following adapters and holders are available for the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COO LSCA N V ED:

Adapter Film

49,

50–51

FH-3 F

ILM HOLDER Use with MA-21 slide-mount adapter to scan

35-mm ﬁ lm (in strips of 1–6 frames)

IA-20 (S) IX240 FILM ADAP TER

FH- G1 MEDICAL HOLDER

SA-30 ROLL FILM ADA PTER (5000 ED only) Strips or rolls of 35-mm ﬁ lm (2–40 frames)

SF-210 S

LIDE FEEDER (5000 ED only) 35- mm slides (up to 50 slides

APS (IX-240) ﬁ lm cartridges

Use with MA-21 slide-mount adapter to scan

glass microscope slides

with mounts 1.5 m m thick)

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Speciﬁ cations

FH-3 STRIP FILM HOLDER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)

Film 35-mm negatives or positives (color or monochrome) in strips of 1–6 frames

Size and weight

Operating mode Can be used with MA-21 in both horizontal and vertical installations

IA-20 (S) IX240 FILM ADAPTER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)

Film Developed APS (IX-240 ) ﬁ lm in cartridges of 15, 25, or 40 frames

Feed mechanism Automatic with built-in motor

Power source Supplied from scanner

Size and weight

Operating mode Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations

FH-G1 MEDICAL HOLDER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)

Media Prepared glass microscope slides

Slide Slide cover Total th ickness No more than 2 mm, including adhesive

Effective aperture 22.9 × 35 mm

Size and weight 53 × 7 × 106 mm/ 2.1˝ × 0.3˝ × 4. 2˝ (W × H × D ), 20 g /0.7 oz. (approx .)

Operating mode Can be used with MA-21 in both horizontal and vertical installations

SA-30 ROLL FILM ADAPTER (5000 ED Only)

Film Developed 35- mm ﬁ lm in rolls or strips of 2–40 frames

Feed mechanism Automatic with built-in motor

Power source Supplied from scanner

Size and weight

Operating mode Can be used in vertical installation only

262 × 4.7 × 50.5 mm/10.3˝ × 0. 2˝ × 2.0˝ (W × H × D ), 40 g /1.4 oz. (approx.)

84 × 59 × 208 mm/3.3 ˝ × 2.3˝ × 8. 2˝ (W × H × D ), 270 g /9.5 oz. (ap prox.)

26 × 76 mm, 0.8 –1.5 mm thick 25 × 60 m m with thickness of 0.18 mm or less

80 × 70 × 230 mm/ 3.1˝ × 2.8˝ × 9.1˝ (W × H × D), 50 0 g/1 lb 1.6 oz. (ap prox.)Feed adapter 90 × 160 × 230 mm/ 3.5˝ × 6.3˝ × 9.1˝ (W × H × D), 50 0 g/1 lb 1.6 oz. (ap prox.)Take -up re el

SF-210 SLIDE FEEDER (5000 ED Only)

Film Mounted 35-mm slides (1.0–3.2 mm thick, 49–50.8 mm wide)

Number of slides Approximately 50 (assumes mounts 1.5 mm thick)

Housing space Approximately 78.5 mm (3.1˝)

Feed mechanism

Power source Supplied from scanner

Size and weight 142 × 85 × 325 mm/5.6 ˝ × 3.3˝ × 12.8˝ ( W × H × D), 820 g /1 lb 13 oz. (approx. )

Operating mode Can be used in horizontal installation only

Automatic with built-in motor

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FH-3 Film Holder

The FH-3 allows strips of 35-mm ﬁ lm up to six frames in length to be scanned in the MA21 slide- mount adapter. The FH-3 can be used to scan ﬁ lm that can not be scanned in the SA-21, either because it is only one frame long or because it has excessive curl or damaged perforations ( 58).

Placing Film in the Holder

Open the holder

Holding the FH-3 with the Nikon logo uppermost, unlatch the holder snaps and open the holder.

Place ﬁ lm in the holder

Place a strip of 35- mm ﬁ lm base up (matte emulsion surface down) in the bottom half of holder. Align the frame to be scanned with an aperture in the bottom half of the holder.

Close the holder

Close the holder and align the ends of the top and bottom halves. Latch the holder cover and snap the top and bottom halves together at both ends.

Nikon logo

Snap

Aperture

Snap shut

Align the ﬁ lm with an aperture

Slide the black plastic holder until the frame to be scanned is aligned with one of the two apertures in the metal cover.

“Film Base”/”Emulsion Surface”

Apertures

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Inserting the Holder

Insert the MA -21 slide-mount adapter

After conﬁ rming that the status LED is not blinking, slide the MA-21 slide-mount adapter into the adapter slot (

25). When the adapter is fully inserted, the status LED will blink while the scanner initializes ( until the status LED stops blinking.

Insert the FH-3

The direction of insertion depends on which of the two apertures in the metal cover contains the frame to be scanned; refer to the illustration below (arrows indicate direction of insertion). Slide the holder in until it stops.

24). Wait

To s can f ram e s 1–3, insert the left end of the holder into the scanner.

First frame scanned (frame “A”) .

Second frame scanned (frame “B”).

Third frame scanned (frame “C”) .

To s can f ram e s 4–6, insert the right end of the holder into the scanner.

Fourth frame scanned (frame “D”).

Fifth frame scanned (frame “E”).

Sixth frame scanned (frame “F”).

Removing the Holder

After conﬁ rming that the status LED is not blinking, remove the FH-3 by hand. The eject button on the MA-21 can not be used when removing the FH-3.

Remove Film Holders

Remove the FH-3 after use. Errors may occur if the FH-3 is in place when the scanner is turned on. If an error occurs, turn the scanner off and then on again after removing the FH-3.

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Maintenance

Caring for the Scanner

Storage

When the scanner is not in use, replace the MA-21 or SA-21 in the adapter slot and turn the scanner off (be sure to remove any optional ﬁ lm holders from the adapter ﬁ lm slot). If the device will not be used for a prolonged period, unplug the scanner and store it in a wellventilated area where the temperature is between –10 °C (14 °F) and +50 °C (+122 °F) and the humidity less than 60%. Do not store the scanner where it would be subject to sudden temperature changes or condensation.

When the Scanner Is Not in Use

The MA-21 and SA-21 are equipped with ﬂ aps to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the scanner. Be sure one of these adapters is inserted in the scanner when the device is not in use.

Accumulation of dust on the optical parts in the vicinity of the adapter slot could result in scanning errors. Should an error occur, remove dust by sending air into the adapter slot with a blower. Do not insert your ﬁ ngers into the adapter slot.

Cleaning

Turn the scanner off, unplug the power cable, and place the scanner on a ﬂ at, stable surface where it will not be damaged in a fall. Use a blower or a soft dry cloth to remove dust, a soft cloth lightly dampened with neutral detergent or liquid soap to remove tougher stains. Do not use alcohol or other volatile chemicals.

Servicing

Nikon scanners are precision devices. We recommend that the scanner and adapters be taken to an authorized Nikon service representative once ever y one to two years for inspection, and once every three to ﬁ ve years for servicing (fees are charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended in the case of scanners used in commercial applications.

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Transport

Before transporting the scanner:

1 Remove the adapter from the adapter slot.

2 Turn the scanner on.

3 Wait until the status LED stops blinking.

4 Turn the scanner off.

5 Insert the MA-21.

6 Disconnect the power and interface cables.

7 Repackage the scanner in the original packing materials (if the original packing materials

are unavailable, use materials at least as shock resistant as the originals).

Tra nsporti ng the Scanner

Nikon scanners are certiﬁ ed for use in the region or country of sale only. Transport or use outside the region or country of sale is at the risk and responsibility of the user.

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Caring for the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter

Storage

When the adapter is removed from the scanner, store it in a well- ventilated area where the temperature is between –10 °C (14 °F) and +50 °C (+122 °F) and the humidity less than 60%. Do not store the adapter where it would be subject to sudden temperature changes or con densation.

Cleaning

The SA-21 is equipped with internal rollers for feeding and ejecting ﬁ lm. Failure to keep the rollers clean may result in frequent “jams” in which the scanner is unable to feed or eject the ﬁ lm. If jams are occurring more frequently, clean the interior of the adapter as described below. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damaged ﬁ lm.

Place the SA-21 on a level, stable surface

To prevent da mag e to the adapter, place the SA-21 on a level, stable surface during

cleaning.

Open the front panel

Press the release button and open the

front panel.

Front panel

Release button

Remove the adapter cover

Adapter cover

Open the roller frame

Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame.

Opening the Roller Frame

Stop when resistance is felt. Attempting to force the frame open past this point could damage the adapter.

Continuing Jams

If jams continue to occur frequently after the interior of the adapter has been cleaned, consult a Nikon service representative.

Frame lock lever

Roller frame

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Clean the rollers

Using a dry cotton swab or a swab that has been lightly dampened with water and wrung out, clean the rollers while turning the toothed wheel slowly in either direction with the ball of your thumb. Excessive force or the use of a screwdriver or other rigid object could damage the wheel. Dry the rollers with a dry cotton swab or leave the roller frame open until the rollers dry.

Clean the sensors and feed mechanism

Remove dust from the interior of the adapter with a blower. Clean the three sensors and the feed mechanism thoroughly, changing the angle of the blower to reach all parts of the mechanism.

Rollers

Too thed

wheel

Roller frame

Sensors

Caring for the MA-21 Slide-Mount Adapter

Storage

Cleaning

Use a blower or a soft dry cloth to remove dust, a soft cloth lightly dampened with neutral detergent or liquid soap to remove tougher s tains. Do not use alcohol or other volatile chemicals.

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Troubleshooting

If the scanner fails to function as expected, check the problems described below before consulting the original retailer or Nikon service representative. For more information on solving the problems listed here, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.

Problem Possible cause

• Scanner is off

Scanner will not

turn on (status LED

does not light)

Status LED ﬂ ickers

(scanner not con-

nected to computer,

or computer off)

Status LED ﬂ ickers

(scanner connected

to computer)

Poor quality scans

Computer does not

recognize scanner

Turn t he scanner on

• Power cable is not properly connected

Return the power switch to the off position and reconnect the power cable.

• Outlet is not receiving power

Plug another device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is working properly.

• Scanner hardware malfunction

Turn t he s can ner off and disconnect it from the computer. Wait ﬁ ve seconds and turn the scanner on again. If the problem persists, contact a Nikon service representative.

• Scanner hardware malfunction or communications error

Turn t he s can ner and computer off and disconnect the scanner. Wait ﬁ ve seconds and turn the scanner on again. If the status LED ﬂ ickers when the scanner is turned on, a scanner hardware malfunction has occurred. Contact the original retailer or a Nikon service representa tive. If the status LED blinks and then glows steadily, turn the scanner off and reconnect it to the computer. After waiting ﬁ ve seconds, turn the scanner on and restart the computer. If the status LED ﬂ ickers when the computer is restarted, try the following:

• Disconnect all other devices using the same interface as the scanner

• Reinstall Nikon scan

• Update the device drivers for the USB interface (Windows only)

• Update the scanner device drivers (Windows only)

• Film is not properly inserted

Eject and reinsert ﬁ lm.

• Scanner or ﬁ lm moved during scanning

Do not use the scanner in locations subject to shock or vibration. Fail ure to observe this precaution could result in scanner malfunction.

• Scan window settings require adjustment

Adjust settings or use factory defaults. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual.

• Scanner is off

Turn t he scanner on.

• Scanner turned on with optional ﬁ lm holder inserted

After removing the holder from the adapter, turn the scanner off and then on again.

• Computer does not meet minimum system requirements

Use a computer that meets the system requirements.

• USB cable is not correctly connected

Reconnect the USB cable.

—

22, 24

5, 22 10–19 62–64

—

66–67

28, 38

31–35

24, 51

10, 15

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Problem Possible cause

• Other USB devices are connected and turned on

Disconnect the other USB devices. If the scanner is connected via a USB hub, adapter, or extension cable, disconnect the scanner and re connect it directly to the computer. If this does not solve the problem, uninstall all software that uses the USB interface and reinstall Nikon Scan.

• USB interface is not compatible

Computer does not

recognize scanner

(continued)

Can not insert ﬁ lm

SA-21 cannot be

removed from

scanner

Film jams in SA-21

Conﬁ rm that Nikon Scan supports the USB expansion board or card (or, in the case of built- in USB ports, the make of computer).

• USB 2.0 expansion board or card is not correctly installed

Check the documentation provided with the USB 2.0 expansion board or card.

• Scanner device driver is missing or corrupted (Windows only)

Check that the device driver is correctly installed. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual.

• Nikon Scan is not correctly installed

Uninstall and reinstall Nikon Scan. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual.

• Film can not be used in SA-21 or MA-21

Make sure that the type of ﬁ lm is appropriate to the adapter used. 28

• Film is still in adapter

Eject the ﬁ lm using the eject button in the scan window.

• Adapter is not fully inserted in scanner

Make sure the adapter is seated in the connectors at the rear of the adapter slot.

• Film can not be used in SA-21

Use ﬁ lm that can be scanned in the SA-21, or purchase an optional holder or adapter appropriate to the type of ﬁ lm used. For informa tion on removing jammed ﬁ lm, see “Film Feed Errors (SA-21).”

5, 22

10, 15,

—

66–67

10–19

62–64

58–59 60–61

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Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film

This section details how to alter long or damaged ﬁ lm strips so that they can be scanned in the SA-21. Strips of 35- mm ﬁ lm that can not be scanned in the SA-21 even with alteration can be scanned in the MA-21 using the optional FH-3 ﬁ lm holder.

Problem Solution

Ends of ﬁ lm are taped. Remove tape or trim ends of ﬁ lm. After removing

Ends of ﬁ lm have not been cut straight across. Trim ﬁ lm straight across, being careful not to cut

End perforations are cut or torn. Trim ﬁ lm straight across, being careful not to cut

Ends of ﬁ lm are folded. Trim folds from ﬁ lm, cutting ﬁ lm straight across

tape, wipe off all traces of adhesive with soft, dry cloth, being careful not to damage ﬁ lm.

across perforations.

across remaining perforations. If this would result in loss of part of frame, trim only outer edge of perforations as shown above at right.

and being careful not to cut across perforations.

Ends of ﬁ lm are tapered. Trim ﬁ lm straight across, being careful not to cut

across perforations.

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Problem Solution

Additional perforations along one edge of ﬁ lm. Insert ﬁ lm in direction shown.

Film is more than six frames long. Cut ﬁ lm into lengths of two to six frames (cut ﬁ lm

Film is only one frame long.

6 mm or more

Perforations are torn or missing.

30 mm or less

Film is curled.

straight across, being careful not to cut across perforations), or use optional SA-30 roll ﬁ lm adapter (available for 5000 ED only;

Use optional FH-3 ﬁ lm holder ( 50).

48).

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Film Feed Errors (SA-21)

If ﬁ lm jams in the SA-21, the scanner status LED will ﬂ icker on and off about ﬁ ve times a second. Normally, the ﬁ lm will be ejected automatically. If the scanner fails to eject the ﬁ lm, follow the instructions below.

Release the adapter lock mechanism

If the computer displays an error message, click OK to release the adapter lock mecha-

nism.

Remove the SA-21

Exercise caution to avoid damaging any ﬁ lm that may be protruding from the rear of the adapter.

Place the SA-21 on a level, stable surface

To prevent damage to the adapter, work with the SA-21 on a level, stable surface.

Open the front panel

Press the release button and open the front panel.

Front panel

Release button

The SA-21 Lock Mechanism

Attempting to remove the SA -21 without releasing the lock mechanism could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made to remove the SA -21 without releasing the lock mechanism, push the adapter back into the scanner to re - establish the connection. Attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.

Remove Dust from Film

Dust is a common cause of ﬁ lm feed errors. To prevent jams, use a blower to remove dust and lint from ﬁ lm before scanning.

Continuing Errors

If an error is displayed after the ﬁ lm is ejected, it may be necessary to clean the SA-21 as described under “Caring for the SA-21” (

Optional Adapters

For information on removing jammed ﬁ lm from optional adapters, see the documentation provided with the adapter.

54).

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Remove the adapter cover

Adapter cover

Position ﬁ lm at either end of the adapter

If neither end of the ﬁ lm is visible, rotate the toothed wheel until one end pro trudes from the adapter.

Open the roller frame

Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame.

Opening the Roller Frame

Stop when resistance is felt. Attempting to force the frame open past this point could damage the adapter.

Remove the ﬁ lm from the adapter

Remove the ﬁ lm by pulling gently on the visible end.

Too thed wheel

Roller frame

Frame lock lever

Roller frame

Reassemble the adapter

Close the roller frame, replace the adapter cover, and close the front panel.

Before reinserting ﬁ lm in the SA-21, check that it is undamaged and free of dust and lint. If the ﬁ lm has been damaged and can not be scanned in the SA-21, scan the ﬁ lm as described “Scanning Long, Short, or Damaged Film.”

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Uninstalling Nikon Scan

Before Nikon Scan can be reinstalled or a new version installed, the existing version must be removed from the computer (uninstalled). The instructions that follow are divided into Win dows and Macintosh sections.

Export Settings

Before uninstalling Nikon Scan, export frequently- used scan window settings to a location outside the Nikon Scan application folder. These settings can then be loaded into the scan window once Nikon Scan has been reinstalled. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

Windows

Select Nikon Scan 4 Uninstall

Click the Start button and select Nikon Scan 4 > Nikon Scan 4 Uninstall from

the program list.

Begin the uninstall

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click OK to begin removing Nikon Scan and all of its components. If uninstaller encounters read- only ﬁ les or components shared by another application, a conﬁ rmation dialog will be displayed. Read the information displayed carefully before deciding what to do with the affected components.

Click Finish

Click Finish to exit the uninstaller.

Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional

When installing or uninstalling Nikon Scan under the above operating systems, log in as the “Computer administrator” (Windows XP) or “Administrator” (Windows 2000 Professional).

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Macintosh

Quit all applications

Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD - ROM drive

A Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the “Nikon Scan 4” window.

Double-click the Welcome icon in

the “Nikon Scan 4” window

Choose a language

A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Select a language and click Next.

Start the installer

The “Install Center” dialog will be displayed. Open the “Software” panel and click Easy Install.

“Auth e nticat e” ( M ac OS X Only)

Clicking Easy Install in the software panel displays the “Authenticate” dialog shown at right. Enter the administrator name and password and click OK.

Click Accept

The license agreement will be displayed. Click Accept.

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Click Continue…

The ReadMe ﬁ le will be displayed. Click Continue… to display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog.

Select Uninstall

Select Uninstall from the menu at the top left corner of the installer dialog and click the Uninstall button to remove Nikon Scan and its components from the computer.

Click OK

A conﬁ rmation dialog will be displayed when removal is complete. Click OK.

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Custom Install (Macintosh Only)

The Macintosh version of Nikon Scan offers a custom install option that can be used to install selected program components as described below.

Display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog

After quitting any applications that may be running, insert the Nikon Scan CD in the CDROM drive and display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog as described in steps 2–7 of the “Uninstall: Macintosh” section (

Select Custom Install

Select Custom Install from the menu at the top left corner of the installer dialog and select or deselect components for installation by clicking the boxes to their left.

Click Install

Click Install to begin installation of the selected components. Complete installation as described in steps 8–13 of “Installing Nikon Scan: Macintosh” ( 17–18 ).

63–64).

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Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)

The ﬁ rst time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan, Windows will “register” the scanner with the Device Manager. If the computer fails to detect the scanner or the scanner does not function as expected when Nikon Scan is running, the computer may not have correctly registered the scanner. Chec k that the device drivers are correctly installed.

Make sure the scanner is connected and turned on

Display the “System Properties” dialog

Windows XP

Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and click System.

Windows 2000 Professional

Select Settings > Control Panel from the Start menu and double-click the System icon.

Windows Me, Windows 98 SE

Select Control Panel from the Start menu and double-click the System icon.

Open the Device Manager

Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional

Open the “Hardware” panel and click the Device Manager button.

Windows Me, Windows 98 SE

Click the “Device Manager” tab.

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Check that the scanner is listed as an imaging device

Click the “+” next to “Imaging devices” (Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional) or “Imaging Device” (Windows Me, Windows 98 SE) and conﬁ rm that the scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If the scanner is not listed or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, the drivers have not been correctly installed. Disconnect the scanner and uninstall Nikon Scan, then reinstall Nikon Scan and reconnect the scanner.

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Speciﬁ cations

SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED (LS -5000 ED)

Media Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome

35- mm slides Slides with mounts 1.0–3.2 mm thick, 49–50.8 mm wide. Optional SF-210

35- mm ﬁ lm strips 2–6 frames; 2–40 frames with optional SA-30 roll ﬁ lm adapter. Strips of 1–6

APS (IX-240) ﬁ lm Cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames can be scanned with optional IA-20 (S)

Glass microscope slides

Aperture/scan range

Aperture 25.1 × 36.8 mm Scan range 3946 × 5782 pixels Effective aperture Same as slide mount

Scanning system Fixed ﬁ lm, movable plane single - pass optical scanning system

Light source Red, Green, Blue, and Infrared (RGBIr) LEDs

Image sensor Linear CCD image sensor with 3964 pixels in two adjacent lines

Color separation Performed by RGB LEDs

Optical resolution Up to 4000 pixels per inch

A/D conversion 16 bit s per color

Output Full color or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel

Focus Auto and manual

Scanning time (Time to display image when Preview button is clicked, or when Scan button is clicked following preview. Times do not include autofocus.)*

* Times for positive ﬁ lm scanned with MA-21 at input resolution of 40 00 dpi and b it depth of 16 bits (CMS on ) using Nikon Scan 4 on

Pentium 4 3.06 GHz FSB 533 MHz computer with 1 GB RAM, W indows X P Profess ional, and USB 2.0 High Speed.

Interface USB 2.0 compliant

Power supply AC 100 –240 V, 50 /60 Hz

Operating environment +10 – + 35 °C (+50–+95 °F) at a humidity of 20–60%

Size and weight 96 × 172 × 315 mm/3.8 ˝ × 6.8˝ × 12.4˝ ( W × H × D), 3 kg /6.6 lb (app rox.)

Orientation Horizontal or vertical (with SF-210: horizontal only; with SA -30: vertical only)

slide feeder can be used to scan up to 50 slides with mounts 1.5 mm thick.

frames can be scanned with optional FH-3 ﬁ lm holder.

adapter. Prepared glass microscope slides (26 × 76 mm, 0.8 –1.5 mm thick) can be

scanned with optional FH- G1 ﬁ lm holder.

MA-21, SF-210

Scan Image

Enhancer ROC

Off

Off Off Off Off

ICE

Off Off

Off Off Off

SA-21, SA-30

25.1 × 38.0 mm

3946 × 5959 pixe ls 2916 × 4453 pixels

DEE Preview Scan

Off Off Off Off Off

Off Off Off

Off Off

GEM

Off Off Off Off

Off

IA-20 (S)

18. 6 × 28 .4 m m

16.1 × 27.4 mm23.4 × 36.0 mm

11 s 11 s 12 s 34 s 34 s 11 s

20 s 20 s 46 s 35 s

1 min 52 s

1 mim 9 s

2 min 42 s41 sOnOnOnOn On

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COOLSCAN V ED (LS-50 ED)

Media

35- mm slides 35- mm ﬁ lm strips

APS (IX-240) ﬁ lm

Glass microscope slides

Aperture/scan range

Aperture 25.1 × 36.8 mm Scan range 3946 × 5782 pixels Effective aperture Same as slide mount

Scanning system Fixed ﬁ lm, movable plane single - pass optical scanning system

Light source

Image sensor Linear CCD image sensor with 3964 pixels

Color separation

Optical resolution Up to 4000 pixels per inch

A/D conversion

Output Full color or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel

Focus Auto and manual

Scanning time (Time to display image when Preview button is clicked, or when Scan button is clicked following preview. Times do not include autofocus.)*

* Times for positive ﬁ lm scanned with MA-21 at input resolution of 40 00 dpi and bit depth of 14 bits (CMS on ) using Nikon Scan 4 on

Pentium 4 3.06 GHz FSB 533 MHz computer with 1 GB RAM, W indows X P Profess ional, and USB 2.0 High Speed.

Interface USB 2.0 compliant

Power supply

Operating environment +10 – + 35 °C (+50–+95 °F) at a humidity of 20–60%

Size and weight 96 × 172 × 315 mm/3.8 ˝ × 6.8˝ × 12.4˝ ( W × H × D), 3 kg /6.6 lb (app rox.)

Orientation Horizontal or vertical

Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome Slides with mounts 1.0–3.2 mm thick, 49–50.8 mm wide. 2–6 frames. Strips of 1–6 frames can be scanned with optional FH-3 ﬁ lm

holder. Cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames can be scanned with optional IA-20 (S)

adapter. Prepared glass microscope slides (26 × 76 mm, 0.8 –1.5 mm thick) can be

scanned with optional FH- G1 ﬁ lm holder.

MA-21

Red, Green, Blue, and Infrared (RGBIr) LEDs

Performed by RGB LEDs

14 bit s per color

Scan Image

Enhancer

Off

Off Off Off Off

AC 100–240 V, 5 0 /60 Hz

ICE

Off Off

Off Off Off

ROC

Off Off Off

Off Off

SA-21 IA-20 (S)

18. 6 × 28 .4 m m25.1 × 38.0 mm

3946 × 5959 pixe ls 2916 × 4453 pixels

16.1 × 27.4 mm23.4 × 36.0 mm

GEM

Off Off Off Off

Off

DEE Preview Scan

Off Off Off Off Off

14 s 15 s 17 s 49 s 49 s 15 s

38 s 38 s

1 min 13 s

51 s

2 min 4 s

2 min 25 s

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Supplied Adapters

MA-21 SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER

Film

Size and weight

Operating mode Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations

Mounted 35-mm slides (1.0–3.2 mm thick, 49–50.8 mm wide)

71.7 × 5 9 × 158.3 mm/ 2.8˝ × 2.3 ˝ × 6.2˝ ( W × H × D), 100 g /3.5 oz. ( approx.)

SA-21 STRIP FILM ADAPTER

Film 35-mm negatives or positives (color or monochrome) in strips of 2–6 frames

Feed mechanism Automatic with built-in motor

Power source Supplied from scanner

Size and weight 80 × 70 × 230 mm/ 3.1˝ × 2.8˝ × 9.1˝ (W × H × D), 50 0 g/1 lb 1.6 oz. (ap prox.)

Operating mode Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations

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Index

Symbols

35- mm ﬁ lm strips, 25, 28–29, 32,

38, 48, 50–51, 58–59

35- mm slides, 25, 28–29, 38, 48

Acquire plug-in, 17, 26 Adapter slot, 3, 25 Adobe Photoshop, 8, 17, 26 Analog gain, 42, 46 Aperture, 68–69 APS (IX-240 ) ﬁ lm, 48– 49, 68–69 Autoexposure, 41 Autofocus, 41

Bit depth, 35, 46

Calibrated RGB, 31 Color balance, 45 Color mod el menu, 31, 41. See also

Calibrated RGB; Grayscale. Color- spa ce proﬁ le, 13, 17–18 Color values, 42, 44 Control area, 30, 40, 41 Crop, 34–35, 44 Curves, 45

Device drivers, 12, 66–67 Digital DEE, 2, 46 Digital GEM, 2, 46 Digital ICE, 2, 46 Digital ICE Digital ROC, 2, 46

Eject but ton, 29, 38, 41

Ejecting ﬁ lm, see Film, ejecting

Feet, 4 File size, 44 Film, 5, 9, 25, 28–29, 31, 38, 48– 49,

Film gate, 4 Film type menu, 31

Advanced, 9, 46

MA-21, 38, 51

Nikon Scan, 38, 41

50–51, 58–59, 68–70

base, 29, 50

caring for, 5, 29

color, 31

curl, 29, 59

emulsion surface, 29, 50

ejecting, 38, 41

inserting, 28–29

Kodachrome, 31, 46

monochrome, 31, 46

negative, 31

perforations, 29, 50, 58–59

positive, 31

FH-3 ﬁ lm holder, 20, 48– 49, 50 –51,

68–69

FH- G1 medical holder, 48–49,

68–69

Flipping images, 9, 33, 44

Grayscale, 31

Help button, 41

IA-20 (S) APS (IX-240) ﬁ lm adapter,

48–49, 68–69 Imaging applications, 8, 26 Image windows, 36 Information panel, 30, 42 Install, see Nikon Scan, installing IX-240, see APS (IX-240) ﬁ lm

Kodachrome, see Film, Kodachrome

Layout Tools, 33, 44 LCH Editor, 45

MA-21 slide-mount adapter, 3, 9,

25, 28–29, 32, 36, 38, 41, 50–51,

55, 68 –70 Mac OS, 2, 15–19, 26, 38, 63–65 Maintenance, 52–55 Multi-sample scanning, 46

Natural, 30, 43 Nikon Scan, 8–9, 10–18, 26–27,

30–38, 39–46, 56–57, 62–65.

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