Nikon Coolscan User Manual
Nikon®
Coolscan
Installation and
Basic Operation
Guide
for
Macintosh™ Nikon®
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Coolscan™
Installation and
Basic
Operation
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Guide
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Radio
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
in accordance with the
tions. However, there
installation.
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
aged to try
1.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.
Increase the separation berween the equipment
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
is
connected.
4. Consult the. dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Frequency
uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
to
correct the interference
Interference Statement for
15
of
the
FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
is
no guarantee that interference will
by
one or more
and
of
the following measures:
receiver.
Coolscan
if
not installed and used
not
occur in a particular
to
which the receiver
is
encour-
Installation Safety Regulation of
This scanner has been approved by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in the U.S., the
Canadian
(Federal Communications Commission) Rules. This
equipment that has been approved according
Note that different power cords are needed for different line voltage.
greater than 230V AC, the plug should be rated for 250V
this cord insulation should be at least STY type, and the gauge
least AWG 18.
AC and lOA with SVT type resistance for the cord insulation and a gauge
18, and the cord should meet the safety standards
The
use
case, Nikon can
product. Note that,
tions through an internal adjustment. Therefore, before taking
country, consult with your Nikon service representative.
Standards Association,
If
the line voltage
When
of
this product may violate local
Taking
not
bear any responsibility for any violations resulting from the
in
some countries, this product can
this
and
as
AC
Line
is
115V AC or
Product
laws
Coolscan
a class B device
to
the same standards.
Internal Model
under
Part
15
unit
should only be installed in
Cord
If
the line voltage
AC
and 15A (NEMA 6P-15),
of
the cord should be at
less,
the plug should be rated for 125V
of
of
the country where the unit
Out
of the
and restrictions in some countries.
be
made
Country
to
conform with regula-
this product
of
the
at least A
is
used.
If
this
use
of
out
of
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is
the
this
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Coolscan
Installation
Guide
for
Macintosh
Table of Contents
Table
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................. 1
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 1
About this Manual ................
Unpacking ................................................................................................................. 3
Registration ....................................................
Software Installation .........
Minimum Macintosh System Requirements .................................. ................... ......
Suggested System Configurations .......................................................................... ... .
Chapter 2 - Setting
The
Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 7
Film Slot .............................................................................................................. 7
Focus Wheel ......................................................................................................... 7
Power/Busy/Error Indicator Light ...
The
Rear
Panel-
The
Rear
Panel-
Orientation and Placement
Proper Orientation .............................................................................................
Proper Placement .............................................................................................
Transporting Coolscan .............................................................................................
Connecting AC Power to the LS-lOE .................. : ................................................... 12
Safety Precautions When Connecting AC Power to the LS-l
AC Power Safety Precautions - LS-lOE ....................................................................
Installation Precautions .......................
General Safety Precautions .......................................................................................
Operation Precautions ........................................... ...................................................
Up
Coolscan ...................................................................................... 7
LS-I0E ........................................................................................... 8
LS-I0 ........................................... ..................
..
...................................... .... .............................................. 3
of
of
Contents
..
................ .........................................
......
...................................................... 3
..
.........
.......................................................... 8
the LS-lOE ................................................................
.....................................................................
.......................... 2
.... ..
.......................... 9
OE ..............................
..
.4
.4
10
10
..
11
11
12
13
13
14
14
Chapter 3 - The SCSI Interface ......................................................................................
System Requirements for SCSI Installation ..............................................................
Nlkon
Setting the SCSI
Determining Which SCSI
Setting the SCSI ID - LS-I
Setting the SCSI
Terminating the SCSI Chain ...................................................................................
Terminating the LS-l
Termination Power .......................................................................................
Terminating the LS-I0 ....................................................................................... 20
SCSI Cables ............................................................................................................. 20
SCSI Cables Used
SCSI Cables Used
Coolscan
ID
Installation
............................... ... ...............................................................
ID
Number to
OE
............................................................................ 17
ID
- LS-I 0 ..............................................................................
OE
............................................................. ... .....................
With
the LS-lOE ................................................................... 20
With
the LS-I0 .....................................................................
Guide
for
Macintosh
Use
.................................................... 16
Page
15
15
15
17
18
19
19
21
V
Table of Contents
The
Macintosh's External SCSI Connector ...........................................................
The
Macin
tOsh's
Internal SCSI ConnectOr ............................................................... 23
Connecting
The
SCSI Chain .........................................................
Setting Up the SCSI Chain - LS-10E ..................................................
Co
nnecting Two SCSI Devices .......................................................................... 26
Con
necting Multiple SCSI Devices .................................................................... 27
Setting Up the SCSI Chain -
Connecting Two SCSI Devices ................
Connecting M
to
the Internal SCSI Co nnector ..................
LS-
10 ......................................................................... 28
............... .... .....................................
ul
tiple SCSI Devices .............. ..................
..................................... 24
.............................................. 25
..
.................. 25
...... ......
........................ 29
Important Information About the SCSI Interface .......................................
... 23
..
........... 30
..
28
Chapter 4 - Basic Operation ........................................... ............................................... .33
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 33
F
il
m ...... ........................................................................ .........
Slide Mounts .........................................................................................
Handli
ng the Film ..............................................
Dust Removal ...........................................
Stain and Fingerprint Removal .....................
...................................................
..
.................................................... .... 36
...................................................... 36
Hiding Scratches ........................................................
Finding the Emulsion
Si
de
of
the Film ............
......................................................... 37
..................................
...
................ 35
33
..
36
........................................ 37
Slide Orientation .... .................................... .............................................................. 38
Inserting Slides .
Inserting Portrait Orientation Slides ..................................................................
Inserting Landscape Orientatio n Slid
Ejecting
Slides
The Film Strip
............................................................. ......................... ..................
es
.............................................................. .41
...................................................................................................... .
Ho
lder .............................................................................................
..
41
.41
.42
43
Positioning the Film in the Holder ..................................................................... 44
Inserting the Film Strip
Removing the Film Strip
Focus ............
Thickness
The
The Film
Emulsion Side
..
................................................................................... ...................... 47
of
the Slide Mou
Mou
nt Type ..... ..............
Location in a
of
Ho
lder in the Scanner ...................................................
Ho
lder ........................................................................ 47
46
nt ............................................................................. 47
.................................... ........................................ .48
Mount
........................................................................... 48
the Film .................................................................................. 49
Non-flat Film ..................................................................................................... 49
The Focus Wheel .........
Calibration ..............
......................................................................
..
..................................... .......................................................... 50
......
....
............ 50
Troubleshooting ........ .......................................................... ................................. ........... 51
General Problems ................................
.........................
.......
.....
.. .....
.......................... 53
Macintosh-Specific Problems .................................................................................... 55
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VI
Nikon
Coolscan
Installation
Guide
for
Macintosh
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction
Thank
you for purchasing the Nikon Coolscan
to
come
meet and exceed the high standard
use
enclosed with Coolscan, including a packing Check List and important operator safety
precautions.
our family
which you have come to expect from Nikon.
Before proceeding, make sure that you have read the Open
of
electronic imaging products.
of
quality, reliability, innovative design, and ease
TM
35mm Film Scanner, and wel-
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are confident that Coolscan will
Me
First documents
of
Before
provided in this manual will lead you through these procedures and have you scanning
within an hour. However, if you are
compurer, plea
scanner.
mounted into your computer just like a floppy disk drive.
external model, which
er.
As
which are appropriate to the Coolscan model you have purchased. In this guide, the
Coolscan internal model will always be referred to
model will always
you are unsure
scanner, which will indicate either "LS-l 0" or "LS-l
from Nikon Authorized Resellers for the following Macintosh CPU's
You
Begin
The
installation procedures for Coolscan are straightforward.
not
comfortable mounting hardware into your
se
contact a qualified service person to assist in the installation
There are two models
you follow the installation procedures
be
of
which model you are installing, refer
At the time
• Quadra 900/950
• PowerMac 7100
• Quadra 650 (formerly the Centris 650)
of
of
Coolscan.
is
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referred to
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as
The
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is
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in
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"LS-l 0."
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to
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instructions
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internal model, which
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other
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be
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ation
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Introduction Chapter 1
These mounting kits include faceplate bezel, mounting bracket(s), cables and
installation instructions for the particular model you wish
The
LS-1O
can be mounted in any available 5-114" half-height drive bay
CPU's listed above. Please consult the installation instructions enclosed with the
mounting kit for your particular
CPU's
may
be available from third-party suppliers. Typically, these are for internal hard
disk installations. These
Nikon Authorized Reseller or Nikon Electronic Imaging
tion.
Due
to the presence
mount the
ing the CPU's front faceplate. Custom solutions might be provided by some tbirdparty companies, but
LS-IO
of
metallic shielding material, it is
in the Macintosh Quadra 800/840av without completely remov-
are
cpu. Note that mounting kits for other Macintosh
may
be suitable for LS-l 0 installations. Consult with your
not
available at the time
to
match.
to
help make this determina-
not
currendy possible to
of
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About
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Very important informational items
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where to place the scanner, transporting the scanner, and safety notes regarding the
usage and installation
setting up the SCSI
SCSI bus, the SCSI chain, and a general description
bus.
mounts,
holder.
this
Manual
The
function
Following
Chapter
Chapter Two - Setting Up Coolscan • Describes how to set up the scanner,
Chapter Three - The SCSI Interface • Describes the SCSI Interface, including
Chapter Four - Basic Operation • Covers the fundamentals
film
of
this manual
is
a summary
One
- Introduction· (this chapter) Provides an overview
on
of
the scanner.
ID,
terminating the SCSI bus, how
handling, proper insertion
is
to provide both the novice and expert user with
are
printed in boldfaced type with a
of
the contents
backing up the software.
of
this manual:
of
film in Coolscan, and use
is
provided.
to
of
the pro's and con's
connect
of
scanner hard-
of
to
the computer
of
of
35mm
of
the
film
the
the SCSI
film, slide
strip
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Guide
for
Macintosh
Chapter 1 Introduction
Troubleshooting
operating your Coolscan.
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ments
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age, you have notified the authorized Nikon reseller from whom you purchased the
scanner.
4. Saved
the future.
ng
Again,
if
enclosed
Welcome
By
this point you
all
you have not done
with
back!
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shipping and packaging materials in
• Solutions to problems you may encounter in installing and
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packaging materials from the scanner and the interface kit.
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this manual.
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case
you need to ship the scanner in
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If
you noticed any dam-
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Software Installation
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detail in the companion user manual
with any software,
enclosed distribution software diskette and store the original master diskette in a
place. Always work with the backup copies when installing the Nikon software.
Coolscan
Installation
of
the Nikon scanning software accompanying Coolscan
Software
it
is
strongly advised that you make a complete backup
Guide
for
Macintosh
Reference
for
Scanners.
As
is
is
covered in
the practice
of
the
safe
Page
3
Introduction
Chapter
1
Minimum
As
with the following components:
• Macintosh family
• Macintosh System 6.0.5 or later
• 32-bit Quickdraw (when using models preceding Macintosh IIci)
• 8 Megabytes
• 80 Megabyte
• 8-bit display (24-bit true-color display
Suggested
Following these suggestions will yield the best scanning results:
• Set your disk cache (found in the "Memory" Control Panel in System 7, and in the
Control Panel in System
RAM cache
Control, have their own method for dealing with images larger then available RAM.
Macintosh
an absolute minimum, your Macintosh computer system must
of
computers with SCSI interface
of
RAM (more recommended)
Hard
Disk (300 MB or more recommended)
System
is
set above the minimum. Most imaging applications, including Nikon
System
Requirements
strongly
Configurations
6)
to the minimum setting,
recommended)
as
scan times increase
be
configured
if
the
Pag
e 4
• Virtual Memory, also in the "Memory" Control Panel in System 7, should
switched off.
• File Sharing should be switched off. Any extended background operation, such
copying large
to 'time
• Allocate at least
the Nikon Scanner plug-in
familiar with this procedure). Nikon Control requires a minimum
of
RAM
you can make to increase overall performance.
• Coolscan will only operate from the SCSI controller that
board, also referred to
parry SCSI controller in an attempt to increase your scanning speed. Nikon's
Marketing
to gain compatibiliry with such controllers.
files
from your system to another over a network, may cause Coolscan
out'
during operation.
80%
of
your available memory to the application that
(see
your Macintosh User's Guide
to
operate. Adding memory to your system
as
the 'motherboard.'
& Development Group
is
Do
working with a number
The
Nikon
is
one
not
connect Coolscan
limiting factor
Coolscan
Installation Guide for Macintosh
if
you are are not
of
of
the best investments
is
part
of
the main logic
of
third-parry vendors
is
the rate
be
is
hosting
4 megabytes
to
any third-
of
data
as
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1 Introduction
delivered by Coolscan, not the rate that the SCSI controller card can accept data.
The
Nikon
Scanner plug-in software will
the main SCSI bus.
• For the most pleasing display, set
number
excellent displ
colors you will
setting has no effect on the actual quality
24-bit mod e (16.7 million colors) .
•
disk has sufficient free sp
at l
scans.
of colors available. "Thousands" or "Millions"
ay
of
Co
lor imag
eas
t 60 m
your image.
see
a 'dithered' image, which looks grainy or speckled.
es
can occupy large amounts
ace
ega
byt
es
of
free sp
If
to sto
ace
not
find Coolscan unless it
yo
ur "Monitors" Control Panel
of
colors will provide an
your system only supports a maximum
of
your image, which
of
disk space. So, make sure your hard
re
the images you plan to scan. You should have
available
if you plan on maximum resolution
is
connected
to
the maximum
of256
The
monitor
is
always captured
to
in
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Guide
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Macintosh
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5
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Coolscan
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Guide
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Macintosh
Chapter 2 Setting
Up
Cooiscan
Setting
IOE
cautions for safe operation.
The
plicated design
front panel
slot,
focus
Focus Wheel
PowerlBusylE
Indicator LED
Film Slot
Insert Slide H ere
Figure
Film
Up
Cooiscan
This chapter will introduce you
models, proper placement
Front
Let's take a look at Coolscan's front panel,
Panel
of
the front panel
of
the LS-l 0 and LS-l
wheel,
and
power/busy/error
Nlkon
.CDDl..SCAI'1.
ITor
"-
2.1
Coolscan's front
panel.
to
the main components
of
the LS-I
is
OE
OE,
indicative
is
identical.
indicator
~
~
1 .1
?"-~
Slot
of
the LS-l 0 and
safely transporting your scanner, and pre-
as
shown in Figure 2.1.
of
how simple Coolscan
The
front panel consists
light.
is
to
The
use.
of
LS-
uncom-
The
the film
Nlkon
The
film
slot
is
the opening into which you insert your slides or film strips (using
the supplied film strip holder) for scanning. Slides and film strips are likewise ejected
from the film slot.
A high degree
allows the film
tion.
Never insert any object into the film slot, other than mounted
film
strip holder. Flammable materials, metals, water, etc., will cause fire, electri-
cal
shock and
Focus
provided because
focusing function
The
Coolscan
Wheel
focus
Imtallation Guide for
of
care must be exercised with the film slot. Since this opening
ro
enter the scanner, it thus provides access to its delicate instrumenta-
film
or the provided
damage
wheel
to the unit.
is
used
of
the wide variety
of
the scanner.
Macintosh
to
fine-focus during scanning operation. This control
of
film and film mounts available, which affect the
Page
is
7
Setting
Up
Cooiscan
The
focus wh
tion is indicated by the black line across the focus wheel being centered in the
portion
of
the focus wheel .
eel
must
be
in
its
center position during power up. T he center posi-
Chapter 2
vis
ible
Power/Busy/Error
The
green
power/busy/error
power-up it blinks at one-second interv
a1ibration h
light
ning, the light
is
in progress. Lastly, the ligh
scanner will either recover on its own,
effect a reset.
Panel-
The
as
completed. Second, after the self-test a
stays on constantly, indicating that Coolscan
wi
ll
blink at two-second intervals, indicating that the scanning operation
To summ
Power-up: LED blinks at 1 seco
Coolscan is ready:
Coolscan is scanning: LED blinks at 2 second intervals
Error condition: LED blinks rapidly
If
LS-IO."
Rear
you
ari
ze:
are
installing an LS-IO model, please proceed to the section "The Rear
Panel
Indicator
indicator light has seve
t will blink rapidly
or
LED
is on constantly
-
LS-l
OE
Light
al
s until Coo lscan's power-on self-test and auto
may have
nd
intervals
ral
functions. First, during
nd
autocalibration is complete, the
is
ready to scan. T hird, durin g scan-
if
an error is detected,
to
be powered
in
which case the
off
and back on to
c-
Page
items
the two SCSI
8
The rear panel
of
interest on the rear panel. T he
of
connectors,
the LS-l
the SCSI termination power
OE
is
shown in Figu
se
are the
Nikon
re
AC
power
switch,
Coolscan
2.2.
Note
switch,
and the SCSIID
Installation
that there are
AC
power
connector,
switch.
Guide
for
five
Macintosh
Chapter
2 Setting
SCSI Termination
Power Switch
AC
Power Switch
AC
Power Connector
SCSI
Locking Clips
SCSI Connectors
SCSI
LD
Switch
Figure
2.2
The
power switch
receives the female end
The
next chapter,
Up
Cooiscan
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Coolscan's rear panel - LS-lOE.
AC
power
switch
is
used to turn power
of
three SCSI-related items on the rear panel will
"T
he
SCSI Interface."
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and
AC
power
connector
to
the scanner on and
the AC power cord.
SCSI
should
be
familiar to you.
off.
The
AC power connector
be
explained in detail in the
The
AC
Nikon
Please proceed to the section "Orientati
The
Rear
The
items
of
and
configuration
SCSI
Pin
SCSI Conn
Configurat
DIP
Switch
IO-Pin
Con
DC
Power
Figure2.3 Cool
The
tory default settings
settings for the configuration
The
Coolscan
Panel
rear panel
interest on the rear panel. These are the
DIP
I
ector
ion
nector
Connector
sca
n's rear panel- LS-IO.
configuration
significance
Installation
-
LS-l
of
the LS-l 0
switch.
1
1==
I
I
II
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.....
DIP
switch
of
these switches will be proper
DIP
of
the SCSI connector,
Guide
for
Macintosh
on
and Placement
of
the LS-I0E."
0
is
shown in Figure 2.3. Note that there are three
DC
power
connector,
\
SCSI
=1
I
connector,
'"
........
.
is
shown
switch block are shown in Table
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in
Figure 2.
DC
3.
for
your installation. The default
power connector, and the configura-
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In almost
2.l.
all
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cases,
the
fac-
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Setting
Up
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tion
DIP
switch
is
discussed in greater detail in Chapter 3, "
is
now, note that the scanner
Disregard the
not used when installing the LS-l 0 in a Macintosh.
IO-pin connector at the bottom-left side
set at the factory to SCSI
Chapter 2
The
SCSI Interface." For
10
#5 and to termination OFF .
of
Figure 2.3. This connector
is
DIP Switch
(Down)
1
(Up)
2
3 (Down)
4 (Up)
Table
2.1
Factory default settings for configuration DIP switch block.
Please
proceed
Orientation
Proper
orientation
oriented on either
its
Coolscan" label on the front panel will read properly.
Orientation
The
following guidelines and precautions should be adhered to when deciding on
of
your LS-l
Let's take a look at Coolscan,
base, or feet, to ensure that it won't
to
and
OE.
of
its sides, it
the
Default
On
Off
On
Off
section
Placement
"Transporting
of
the
as
shown in Figure 2.4. Although Coolscan can
is
strongly recommended that you orient Coolscan
fall
down. In this orientation, the "Nikon
Usage
SCSI
10
bit 0 = 1
SCSI
10
bit 1 = 0
SCSI
10
bit 2 = 1
SCSI Termination =
Coolscan."
LS-l
OE
Off
be
on
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Figure
2.4
LS-IOE, properly oriented.
Nlkon
Coolscan
Installation
Guide
for
Macintosh
Chapter
2 Setting
Up
Cooiscan
Proper
placement
Placement
The
following guidelines and precautions should
of
your LS-lOE:
1. Place Coolscan near the computer so that the maximum suggested SCSI cable
(6
feet)
is
length
2.
Place the scanner
3. Coolscan should
4. Keep the scanner away from damaging liquids by locating it away from sinks,
coffee pots, etc.
5. Protect Coolscan from dampness, high humidity, and excessive dust or smoke.
Dust
and smoke, in particular, can cause undesirabl e effects on the scanner's optical
systems, requiring extensive cleaning and maintenance to correct.
6. Avoid locations where a sudden change in temperature might cause condensation
inside the scanner.
7. Protect the front
8. Avoid places with extremely hot or cold temperatures (below
or above 35 degrees Celsius).
not exceeded.
so
that it
is
easy
to reach.
be
placed on a flat, stable surface,
of
the scanner from direct sunlight or bright lights.
be
adhered to when deciding on
free
from vibration.
10
degrees Celsius
Nikon
9. Avoid placing
10
. Avoid any physical shocks to the scanner.
subject to vibration.
11. Avoid placing Coolscan too close to other peripherals, and make sure there
sufficient air circulation on
Transporting
The
following guidelines and precautions should be adhered to when transporting
your Coolscan:
1. Always
2.
If
the original packaging materials are un
Coolscan
Installation
Coo
lscan near heat sources.
all
sides
of
Coolscan
use
the original packaging materials.
Guide
for
Macintosh
Do
the scanner.
avai
lable,
not store the unit where it will
use
appropriate packaging
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is
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Chapter
2
materials for precision instruments.
Nikon, Nikon will not
mg.
3.
The
focus
wheel must
before shipping.
4. Pay special attention to the air or courier service
handle this precision instrument.
If
you are installing an LS-IO, please proceed to the section "Installation
Precautions."
Connecting
The
sca
will fit only a grounded AC outlet. Intended
tor should not
mended.
Safety
AC
Power
The
following precaurions should
to
the scanner:
AC
nner's AC power cord
be
defeated.
Precautions
to
be
responsible for dam
be
turned
Power
Additionally, an electronic surge protector
When
the
LS-l0E
If
you
all
the
to
the
is
a standard three-wire grounding plug. This plug
Connecting
be
complied with when connecting AC power
are
shipping your Coolscan back
ages
incurred due to improper packag-
way
downward to the end
to
ensure that they can properly
LS-l
OE
to
be
a safery feature, the grounding
'
of
its
travel
is
highly recom-
to
connec-
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12
1.
Always
2.
the plastic portion
3.
If you lose the supplied power cord,
to the voltage
•
If
15A (NEMA 6P-16).
If
•
•
The
the thicker the wire. For example,
use
a proper power source
Do
not hold the cord itself when plugging or unplugging the AC power. Hold
of
the connector itself rather than pulling on the cord.
of
the power source, using the following guidelines:
a 230V AC power source
a 115V AC power source
gauge
of
the cord must be at least
of
115V AC or 230V AC, 50 to 60 Hz.
use
an appropriate replacement that
is
used, make sure that the plug
is
used, the plug must
18
gauge (remember, the smaller the gauge,
18
gauge
Nikon
be
is
thicker than 20 gauge).
Coolscan
is
rated at
Installation
rated at 250V AC,
l20V
Guide
AC,
for
is
subject
lOA.
Macintosh
Chapter
2 Setting
•
The
cord must
used.
be
approved
by
the safety regulations
of
the countty where it
Up
Coolscan
is
p~operly
• A
reduce electrical noise and the possibility
Ae
Power
The
Coolscan:
1. Once the AC power source
switch or other AC power switch, wait at least 5 seconds before powering on again
to ensure the proper power-up sequence.
2.
Don't
power connector while the Coolscan AC power switch
don't unplug any other peripheral while Coolscan
3. Do not move Coolscan while its power
4. Never disassemble the scanner. It
the unit due to high voltages, and there are no user serviceable parts inside. Such
action may
warranty null and void.
Installation
The
grounded three-conducror AC power source
of
electrical shock.
Safety
following safety guidelines should
unplug the AC power cord from the AC source or from the Coolscan AC
be
a violation
Precautions -LS-l
be
adhered to concerning AC power and
is
turned off, either through the Cools can power
is
on.
is
very dangerous to touch the devices inside
of
your Nikon Limited Warranty, and would render the
is
OE
is
on.
is
powered on.
required in order to
To
be
completely
Precautions
following guidelines should be observed when installing Coolscan:
safe,
Nikon
1. Make certain that power to
SCSI)
is
turned off before beginning the installation. This includes the AC power
switch on Coolscan (LS-10E only).
If
you are installing an
Macintosh's power. Therefore, make sure that the Macintosh's power
2.
Turn
off the power
etc.).
3.
If
your Macintosh has a key-lock facility, turn the key
4. Unplug the AC power cable
Coolscan
Installati
on
Guide
to
for
all
instruments directly connected to Cools can (via
LS-1
0, there
all
peripherals connected to the computer (display, printer,
Macintosh
is
no AC power switch since it relies on the
to
the unlock position.
to
the Macintosh.
is
off.
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13
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Up
Cooiscan
Chapter 2
5. When mounting Cools can into the Macintosh (LS-IO only),
ful
to eliminate electrostatic discharge,
Electrostatic discharge will
pins.
Do
not
touch
the
General Safety
Always
source
1.
becomes damaged.
2. Any liquids are spilled into the scanner.
3. The scanner
4.
5. You suspect the scanner
6. Something unusual occurs, such
bring your Coolscan to the dealer where it
repair facility.
power
off
when
anyone
The
AC power cord (LS-lOE only) or 4-pin
is
exposed to excessive moisture.
The
housing
of
damage
pins.
Precautions
Cooiscan
of
the
following occurs:
the scanner
is
is
not functioning properly.
as
it can damage the scanner.
the
scanner
and/or
opened or has become damaged (LS-IOE only).
as
abnormal noise, odor, or smoke. In this
if
you
remove
the
power
DC
power plug (LS-IO only)
was
purchased or to an authorized Nikon
touch
be
its SCSI
cord
from
especially mind-
connector
the
AC
case,
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Never
power
Doing
so will
resulting
2.
Do
Remount the
3.
Do
the film into an appropriate holder.
Do
4.
smooth gliding action should be used during both insertion and removal.
5.
Do
Cools can film slot during the scanning process.
14
Precautions
on
the
scanner
interfere
in
incorrect
not attempt to insert slide mounts into Coolscan that are over 3mm thick.
film
into an appropriate holder.
not attempt to insert slide mounts into Coolscan that are not
not force a slide or the film strip holder into the Cools can
not attempt to remove or reposition the slide or
with
color
while
the
scanner's
capture
the
film
while
Nikon
strip
holder
normal
scanning,
Coolscan
is
in
the
startup
calibration
and
possible SCSI errors.
film
strip holder in the
Installation
scanner
procedure,
flat.
film
slot. A
Guide
slot.
Remount
for
Macintosh
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