Nikon Coolscan User Manual

Nikon®

Coolscan

Installation and Basic Operation

Guide

for

Macintosh™ Nikon®

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Coolscan™

Installation and

Basic

Operation

for

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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

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and

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receiver.

Coolscan

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not installed and used

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to

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encour-

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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

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in

some countries, this product can

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as

AC

Line

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115V AC or

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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,

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Guide

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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

Contents

..

................ .........................................

......

...................................................... 3

..

.........

.......................................................... 8

the LS-lOE ................................................................

.....................................................................

.......................... 2

.... ..

.......................... 9

OE ..............................

..

.4 .4

10 10

..

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

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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

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Begin

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installation procedures for Coolscan are straightforward.

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you follow the installation procedures

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which model you are installing, refer

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of

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These mounting kits include faceplate bezel, mounting bracket(s), cables and

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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

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available at the time

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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

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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

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Software

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for

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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

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working with a number

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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

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lor imag

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your image.

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can occupy large amounts

ace

ega

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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

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connected

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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

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"-

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

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AC

power

switch

is

used to turn power

of

three SCSI-related items on the rear panel will

"T

he

SCSI Interface."

<iJ.

~:::::::::::::::::::::::::V

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

II

~.I~

.....

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

··

........................

.... · ......

in

Figure 2.

DC

3.

for

your installation. The default

power connector, and the configura-

·\~I

~

tffA>j~

I

In almost

2.l.

all

I

L..LJ

cases,

the

fac-

Page

9

Setting

Up

Cooiscan

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

Page

10

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

Page

be

is

11

Setting

Up

Cooiscan

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-

Page

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.

Page

13

Setting

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

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,

Page

Operational

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

Chapter 3

The

SCSI

Interface

The

SCSI

Computer System Interface (SCSI - pronounced 'scuzzy'). This interface has been adopted

many computer peripherals including disk drives, scanners, printers and

drives.

System

must be met:

Interface

The

computer interface used exclusively with Coolscan

as

the standard

Requirements

In order to connect a SCSI device to the Macintosh, the following requirements

1.

The

computer system must have a SCSI controller (most Macintosh

computers do).

The

SCSI device must be set to an unused SCSI

2.

3. A proper SCSI cable must connect the SCSI controller to the SCSI device.

4.

The

SCSI bus cabling must

5.

The

SCSI bus must be properly terminated.

6. Appropriate SCSI driver software must be used.

in

the Macintosh computing environment, and

for

SCSI

Installation

be

correct

if

more than one peripheral shares the bus.

ID

is

called a Small

number.

is

utilized

CD-ROM

by

Nikon

These requirements will be addressed in the following sections.

Setting

SCSI bus representing 'stops' on this highway. Each device requires SCSI ID number Because the SCSI bus can accommodate up to seven devices, internal or external, a SCSI ID number can have a value between 0 and 6. There ing the allocation troller would be assigned SCSI bered 0 through

The

default SCSIID

Coolscan

the

SCSI

The

SCSI bus

so

of

6.

The

SCSI

ID

Installation Guide for

ID

is

a sort

of

'data highway,' with the SCSI devices connected to the

its

own distinct

that the Macintosh can easily locate it through the SCSI controller.

are

no implicit regulations regard-

these numbers. Typically, however, the Macintosh's SCSI con-

ID

number 7, while the SCSI devices would be num-

number

is

commonly set

of

Cools

can,

Macintosh

by

a switch on the rear

set

at

the

factory,

is

ID

#5.

of

the SCSI device.

Page

15

The

SCSI

Interface Chapter 3

Determining

If

Coolscan no need to change the SCSI your internal hard disk

If

Coolscan necessary to ensure list

of

all SCSI devices (See Table 3.1)

installing Coolscan on,

You can discover the SCSI

Macintosh ID

number indication contact

as

the peripheral manufacturer to ascertain this information.

Never change

computer's

SCSIID

o

2

Which

is

must

Finder

and

of

other

to the SCSI

the

SCSI ID

power

the only external SCSI device

is

set to SCSI

share the SCSI bus with

that

no

noting

selecting

devices, look

ID

is

on.

Device Internal Disk Drive

3

4

5

Coolscan Scanner (default>

6

7 Macintosh

Table 3.1 Typical

SCSI

ID

Number

ID

number

two devices are using the same SCSI

the device type

ID

of

GET

number, then consult with the device's user's manual

number

Type

SCSI

ID number chart.

from the factory setting. This

ID #0.

on

the SCSI bus

some disk drives by selecting the disk drive

INFO from the FILE

at

the rear

of

a SCSI device while its power

Computer

to

Use

that

will sit

on

one

or

more

other

ID

of

the

Macintosh

and

the SCSI

of

each for some indication.

ID

number

menu. To

the SCSI bus, there

is

assuming

SCSI devices,

number. Create a

you will be

of

each device.

determine the SCSI

If

or

in

there

the

it

is

that

is

no

or

Page

16

ID

number

Note

ID

-IS-IO."

If

another

of

Cools can to an unused

any changes

If

you

are installing

SCSI device shares the same SCSI

in

Table 3.1.

an

IS-IO,

number,

please proceed

as

Nikon

ID

#5

of

Coolscan, change the SCSI

indicated in the following sections.

to

the

Coolscan

section "Setting

Installation

Guide

the

for

Macintosh

SCSI

Chapter

3

The

SCSI

Interface

Setting the

If

necessary, the SCSI

back

of

the scanner,

numb

er indicator to decrement the SCSI

to increment the SCSI

SCSI lD Swi

SCSI lD # Indica

Figure 3.1

Please proceed to the section "Terminating the SCSI Chain."

Setting the

If

necessary, the SCSI uration installations, these configuration

DIP

Bu

(push

tch

Bottom (p

ush

SCSI

switches

to

SCSI

ID -LS-1

as

shown in Figure 3.1. Simply push the

ID

number.

tton Top

decrement)

tor

Button

Increment)

ID switch on the

SCSI

ID -LS-1

on

the back

ID

OE

number

rear

of Cool

0

number

of

the scanner,

DIP

switches will

of

the LS-1

ID

numb

scan

of

the LS-lO can be set via the block

OE

can be set via a switch

er. Conversely, push the lower

- LS-l

DE

.

as

shown in Fig ure 3.2. For most

not

require changing.

button

•

SCSI lD

above the SCSI

~

ffi]

CQ

on

of

the

butt

config-

ID

on

Nikon

Configura Switch

Typically

for

Factory for

Figure

number toggle the switches, suc h

Coolscan

tion

DIP

---------

reserved

computer

defau

Coolscan ______

3.2

Configuration DIP switch block

To

change the positions

, use Table 3.2 for

Installation Guide

~

----..~

OFF~

lt

ON

~

0 1 2

456

proper

as

a very small screwdriver.

for

Macintosh

~

-==

;Il

of

the configuration

switch positions. Use a sma

on

the

~

rear

3

~OFF

~ON

of

Cools

can -LS-IO.

DIP

switches to the desired SCSI

ll

pointed

It

is

not

recommended to u

instrument

se

Page

ID

to

a

17

The

Default

SCSI

Interface Chapter 3

pencil or pen, since these will discolor the switch and make it hard to differentiate the ON

vers

us OFF position.

Never

use SCSI

ID

#7

for a SCSI device, as

it

is reserved for the Macintosh.

DIP Switch Configuration

SCSI

ID

0

1 2 3

4

ID

Table

SCSI ID #5 indicates factory default setting.

2

6

3.2

Configuration DIP

DIP

#1

Off On Off On Off Off

On

Off

swi

tch values

DIP #2

Off Off On On

Off On On

for

corresponding SCSI

ID

DIP #3

Off Off Off Off On On

number.

Page

Terminating

The

SCSI

critical that this bus be correctly terminated for the SCSI devices to operate properly .

Termination

ends

of

the bus.

their digital 'on' and each end critical nonetheless.

Incoccect SCSI

to it and

mination installed at the end Quadra 900/950 systems should not be terminated.

tional SCSI devices sit on the bus in berween the

cannot be terminated. at

18

of

the SCSI bus.

Typically, the Macintosh internal SCSI connector has a hard disk drive connected

is

terminated. Quadra models have a special internal SCSI cable which has ter-

If

one other SCSI device shares the SCSI bus, it

the

beginning and end

the

SCSI

Chain

chain

is

the electrical bus connecting

is

an electronics term that applies to the impedance found at both

The

electrical signals on the SCSI bus are changing rapidly berween

'off

states.

To

minimize electrical 'no ise,' a termina

The

effects

of

this termination may be unseen to you, but are

termination

can cause unpredictable eccors.

of

The

of

SCSI

the

the cable.

chain

SCSI

bus

wilL

.

All

only

Nikon

rwo

or more SCSI devices. It

internally mounted SCSI devices

also

must

be

terminated.

rwo

end SCSI devices, these devices

operate

properly

Coolscan

if

termination

Installation Gui

tor

de

is

placed on

in

is

in

for

Macintosh

If

place

is

addi-

Chapter 3

The

SCSI

Interface

SCSI termination remains more computer will not recognize tem after connecting Coolscan. You may need to deal with a number uations. For exampl not applicable to other Macintosh systems. The

HEx

should only be terminated using the system. Using the to the computer. rized Apple dealer to obtain one.

If

you

LS-I0."

Terminating

The

LS-IOE

unit,

as

shown in Figure 3.3. Install the standard 50-pin SCSI terminator (remember,

you need the special black terminator for a

tion

is

desired.

then

by

necessity, the bottom connector will be used for a SCSI to SCSI jumper cable.

SCSI

connectors

e,

gray

If

you don't have the special black terminator, contact your autho-

are installing

the

is

If

you would like Coolscan to reside in the center

J~

~~f~5;;;::s~~;:

all

the Macintosh Quadra requires specific installation procedures

terminator, which

an

LS-I0, please proceed

LS-l

OE

configured with two 50-pin SCSI connectors on the rear

of

an art than a science.

of

the SCSI devices installed when you restart your

The

Macintosh

black

terminator that

is

supplied with Coolscan, may cause damage

to

HEx)

onto the bottom connector if termina-

the

You

HEx

is

another special

section

of

is

may find that your

sys-

of

special

case

sit-

case.

supplied with the

"Terminating

the SCSI chain,

of

the

Nikon

Figure

3.3

SCSI

Terminator

Termination Power

Unlike other Macintosh computers, the PowerBook does not supply SCSI termi- nation power. Switch, labeled "TERM PWR" on the rear

ON

position. This configuration will require termination at both ends chain. For further information, refer to the Macintosh User's Guide for Macintosh PowerBook Comp uters.

CooLscan

To

Installation

use

on

the

rear

of

Cooiscan

the LS-IOE with a PowerBook, the SCSI Termination Power

Guide

for

Macintosh

of

the unit

-

LS-l

DE.

(see

Figure 2.2) must set to the

of

the SCSI

Page

19

The

SCSI

Interface

To

use

the LS-I

must

be

set to the OFF position.

Please proceed to the section "SCSI Cables."

OE

with

all

other Macintosh computers, the

Chapter

TERM

PWR

3

switch

Terminating

Setting termination on the LS-l 0 position the SCSI

Configuration

DIP Switch - - -

SCSI termination

SCSI termination on

Figure

is

ed. These two settings are shown

SCSI

are aliSO conductor cables, described below.

of

ID

3.4 SCSI

If

switch #4

in

the OFF position (the factory default setting), Coolscan

Cables

There

the

LS-l

0

is

simple. Termination

the #4 switch

number required

of

the configuration

use

of

only the #1, #2, and #3 switches.

DIP

~

-----_

Off

-----------,

. \

~

.

-----------

termination using configuration

is

in

the

ON

position, Coolscan

in

are

three basic

rypes

of

i.e.

they have 50

SCSI cables that can be used with Coolscan. These

Figure 3.4 .

DIP

contacts,

is

controlled by the

switch block.

If

you recall, setting

~~

switch #4 on the rear

is

internally terminated.

is

or 'pins.' These three cables are

of

the LS-l

not internally terminat-

O.

If

switch #4

Pa

If

you are installing an LS-I0, please proceed to the section "SCSI Cables

Used

With

the LS-I0."

SCSI

Cables

Three different

is

a 25-pin the third (or any other SCSI device) with a Powerbook, you should purchase the Apple SCSI Cable, which plugs into the Powerbook's SCSI connector and provides a

ge

20

DB-25

is

the

Used

With

the

rypes

of

SCSI connectors exist on Macintosh computers.

rype connector, the second

HDI-30

connector, found on Macintosh Powerbooks.

LS-l

Nikon

OE

is

a Centronics 50-pin rype connector, and

Coolscan

Installation Guide for

To

use

Coolscan HDI-30

The

first

Macintosh

Chapter

3

The

SCSI

Interface

Centronics 50-pin female connector, similar to what

The

SCSI cab le provided with your LS-IOE has a DB-25 connector on one end, and a

Centronics 50-pin connector on the opposite end,

used

for

the

default

configuration

the

SCSI

bus.

50-pin Centronics 25-p

in

(a) 25-pin DB25 to '-----'

50-pin Centronics ,

SCSI Cable

(b) 50-pin Centronics

to 50-pin Centronics

SCSI Cable

Figure

(b) The Centroni

Centronics 50-pin to Centronics 50-pi n SCSI cabl cable

SCSI cables should never be connected or disconnected while the computer's or SCSI device's power is on. Such action can damage the SCSI controller chip your Macintosh, requiring a motherboard replacement.

D825

in

Centronics "

50-p

---------

3.5

SCSI external cables.

If

you plan on placing Coolscan

is

not supplied with Coo lscan.

-------------~"

-----"

cs

50-pin

to

Centroni

of

Cools

can,

which

~.

;:=:; \..

"""

~~

s::::==:::::;

•

a)

The 25-pin DB-

cs

)

50-pin cabl

in

the middle

is

found on the rear

as

shown in Figure 3.5a.

is

making

the

"

25

ro

e.

Centroni

of

e,

as

cs

the SCSI chain, you will need a

shown

of

Coolscan.

This cable

scan

ner

the

first

device on

~;;;::::::::;;~~

~

~]

'------/

~~~;;;;;;;:lr

'T~

~

,

'------/

50-pin cable.

in

Figure 3.5b. This

J

]

J

on

is

Nikon

Please proceed

SCSI

Cables

The

SCSI cable provided with the LS-IO enabl

the Macintosh's SCSI chain al

device. This

each end and one connector crimped

If

Coolscan is to be the

cable to the existing SCSI bus M

ac

intosh's SCSI bus will be explained end to the SCSI connector on the rear SCSI connector).

in the termination

Coolscan Installation

to

Used

is

a

chainable

The

center connector

ON

Guide

the section "The Macintosh's External SCSI Connector."

With

the

as

either the only device on the SCSI bus, or

SCSI flat cable

only

in

the Macintosh (connecting the SCSI cable to the

position,

for

Macintosh

as

indicated in Figure 3.4.

LS-l

0

es you to connect the scanner to

as

with two identical crimped connectors on

in

the center,

internal SCSI device: Connect one end

in

the next

of

Coolscan (refer to Figure 2.3 to locate the

is

not used. Make sure that

as

seen in Figure 3.6

sec

tion), then conn

a.

ect the opposite

DIP

sw

an

addition-

of

this

itch # 4

Page

is

21

The

SCSI

Interface Chapter 3

If

Coolscan is

of

this cable to the existing SCSI bus (connecting the SCSI cable to the Macintosh's

end

will

SCSI bus

be SCSI connector on the rear disk drive.

exp

to

lained

be connected

in

the next section), connect the center connector to the

of

Coolscan, and connect the last conn

in

the

middle

of

the

SCSI chain: Connect one

ector to your internal

(a) Chainable SCSI Flat

(provided)

SCSI 50-Pin / / Connectors

(b) Non-chainable SCSI

Flat Cable (not provided)

SCSI 50-Pin Connectors

Connector Protection Key

Figure

(b)

Non-chainable SCSI Rat cabl

have one

Coolscan

___

Connector Protection Key

3.6

SCSI

The

cable seen in Figure 3.6b

of

these, it can be used instead

as

the last device in the SCSI chain.

Rat

L

_____

cables.

r~I,I,,---

-------------"

------

____

(a)

--="""'::~"

~

L

____

Chainable SCSI

e.

__

_____

is

_

a

non-chainab

of

---===-_..J

Rat

cable provided with Cooiscan.

le SCSI flat

the supplied cable

if

you are installing

cable.

If you already

Page

Make sure that

DIP

swi

tch #4

is

in the termination OFF position,

Figure 3.4.

SCSI cables

should

never be connected

or SCSI device's power is on. Such action can damage your

22

Macintosh, requiring a

Please proceed

to

motherboard

the

section

"The

Nikon

Macintosh's

disconnected while

the

SCSI controller chip

replacement.

Internal

Coo

lscan Insta

lla

as

indicated in

the

computer's

or

on

SCSI Connector."

tion

Guide

for

Macintosh

Chapter

3

The

Macintosh's

The

SCSI connector pin DB25-type connector, indicated

Back Computer

by

the Macintosh's SCSI symbol, shown in Figure 3.7.

of

Macintosh

--------1.-.

The

SCSI

Interface

External

for

external SCSI devices on the Macintosh, which

is

found on the Macintosh's rear panel. This connector

SCSI

Connector

is

a 25-

is

SCSI Symbol

25-pin OB25

SCSI Connector

Figure

mon

DB25

end

of

end to Coolscan. Examples

(a) 25-pin OB25 SCSI Connector

(b) 50-pin Centronics SCSI Connector

Figure

The

-----+------

----+---+-@

3.7

Simplified rear

The

50-pin Centronics connector, the type used

connector used for external SCSI devices on the Macintosh.

to

50-pin Centronics cable

the cable

3.8

is

----------

----.

Typical SCSI connectors.

Please proceed to the section

Macintosh's

view

of

the Macintosh computer 's SCSI connector.

connected to the SCSI connector on the Macintosh, and the 50-pin

of

these connectors are shown in Figure 3.8.

Internal

0000000000000

000000000000

has

been provided with your Coolscan. The 25-pin

...

~ ~

V*

~:::::::::::::::::::::::::V-av

(a)

DB25 connector.

"The SCS

I Chain."

SCSI

Connector

@

on

Coolscan,

(b)

50-pin Centronics connector.

is

the most com-

This~s

why a

25-pin

Nikon

The

Macintosh's SCSI connector for internal SCSI devices, a 50-pin flat connector, resides inside the Macintosh Macintosh). This properly unless it Coolscan to any SCSI

Coolscan

Installation

is

shown in Figure 3.9. Please note that Coolscan will not operate

is

connected to the main Macintosh SCSI port.

accelerator card that may be installed.

Guide

for

Macintosh

on

the motherboard (the main circuit board inside the

Do

not connect

Page

23

The

SCSI

Interface

Chapter

3

Connecting

Again, the SCSI connector

as

nector, key provides a level

Typic

al

SCSI Connector

Macintosh Motherboard

Motherboard SCSI Connector

SCSI Flat Cable Pin

Figure

3.9

If for some reason you choose

your Coolscan (you won't

Series), note that there

They

are

1. Some cables might not have a safety

to

the Internal

shown in Figure 3.9.

of

protection against inserting the cable improperly.

on

________

---------

---

I Indicator _

The

50-pin flat SCSI connector inside the Macintosh on the morherboard.

all

functionally the same, yet vary in some important

---

______

be

using it for installing Coolscan in the Macintosh Quadra

is

a wide variety

SCSI

Connector

on

the Macintosh's motherboard

Note

-'S

~

the position

__

--"':~

- - _

_____

not

to use the internal SCSI cable provided with

of

50-pin flat SCSI connectors and SCSI cables.

I

--

key.

of

pin 1 and the

..

v.!1

;;;.rr"

-:

....:>..

In

this case, take extra precautions

ways:

is

a 50-pin flat con-

safety

key

ensure that the mating cables' connectors are properly aligned prior to insertion.

2. Some connectors may not have Pin 1 clearly marked on the connector.

.

The

safety

to

Page

3. Some cables may have Pin 1 on the cable indicated in red .

4. Some connectors will

unplugging the cable.

Care must be exercised when inserting and removing rhese 50-pin connectors, shown in Figure 3.9, handling these connectors:

1. Never force the connector in or out. If you bend or break any

replacement

2. Make sure that the mating connectors are aligned properly before inserting. Take

extra care

in

3. Push rhe cable connector gently into the mating connector. Once

down firmly.

24

not

have mechanical side levers to assist in plugging and

as

they are rather fragile. Observe the following guidelines when

of

your motherboard will be required.

rhis very critical step .

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

of

the pins,

in

Guide for

place, push

Macintosh

Chapter 3

Never remove a cable from remove

little

the

cable

at

a time. Use caution

by

the

connector

hand,

use a small screwdriver to

at

all times.

by

pulling

on

pry

the

each

The

cable.

of

SCSI

Interface

If

you

the sides

cannot

out,

a

4. Make sure that Pin 1 connector. Never

5. Never plug or unplug a SCSI connector while the computer

can result

The

The connects two or more SCSI devices. devices linked together forming the SCSI chain represent 'stops' on the highwa mentioned at the start devices on the SCSI bus.

On Coolscan based scanners. In fact, most devices connected to computers will d

evices. Typicall

In any

If

SCSI

Chain -LS-I0."

Setting

in

damage to the SCSI controller.

SCSI

Chain

SCSI chain,

any SCSI bus, there must be at least one SCSI

is

always

a SCSI target device. This

y,

the Macintosh will

case

, the SCSI

you

are installing

Up

the

of

the cable connector mates with Pin 1

guess

.

as you learned earlier,

The

of

this chapter, the SCSI chain can accommodate up to seven

is

the electronic data and control bus that

SCSI bus

is

the 'data highway' and the SCSI

host

is

the standard configuration

always

be

the SCSI host.

10

number

an

LS-I0, please proceed to the section "Setting

SCSI

of

each device must

Chain -LS-l

be

OE

of

the computer

is

powered on. This

and one SCSI

be

SCSI target

unique.

target

for

y.

As

device.

SCSI-

Up

the

Nikon

The

LS-IOE can reside at any position nectors on the rear possible SCSI chain configurations, the

SCSI

devices

Unlike

tion Switch This further

other

power.

on

the

configuration will require

information, refer to the Macintosh User's Guide

Computers.

Coolscan

Installation

of

Coolscan

configuration.

Macintosh computers,

To

use Coolscan

rear

of

the

Guide

LS-I0E

for

Macintosh

are

with

both used for this purpose . There

a PowerBook, the SCSI

(see Figure 2.2)

termination

in

the SCSI chain. The two 50-pin con-

two

SCSI

devices

the

PowerBook does

at

both

configuration, and the

not

supply SCSI termina-

Termination

must

set to the

ends

of

for

ON

the

SCSI chain.

Macintosh PowerBook

are

essentially two

Power

position.

muLtipLe

For

Page

25

The

SCSI

Interface

Chapter

3

Connecting

In the simplest

Two

SCSI

case,

only two devices share the SCSI chain - the SCSI host and

the SCSI target device. In our

device

is

the scanner. This simple configuration

(a)

Computer - SCSI

(internally terminated)

SCSI Cabl

(b) Scanner SCSI Target

SCSI Terminator

Figure

Coolscan

e----------

3.10

is

rhe SCSI rarger device.

Host-

-------~)

Two SCSI devices on rhe SCSI bus.

Devices

case,

the SCSI host

DB-25 DB-IS [ll]

The

rear view

SCSI Video

Port Port

.!} .!}

(

(a)

of

your sysrem may nor

is

the Macintosh and the SCSI target

is

shown in Figure 3.10.

Card Slots

The Mac

intosh

is

me SCSI host.

be

me same.

(b)

Page

Procedure (Use the SCSI cable supplied with Coolscan):

1. Make sure that the Macintosh

2. Connect the DB25-pin side the back

of

the Macintosh).

3. Connect the Centronics 50-pin side the back

of

Cools can. This cable will

bus.

4. Connect a SCSI terminator to the bottom SCSI connector Coolscan, since this systems requires the proper black terminator, supplied by Apple. Do not u gray terminator supp

In this

case,

the bus must be terminated,

26

is

powered off.

of

the cable to the Macintosh's SCSI connector (on

is

the end

li

ed with Coolscan.

of

the SCSI chain. Termination on Macintosh

both the SCSI host side

as

shown in Figure 3.10.

of

the cable to the top SCSI connector on

connect Coolscan to the Macintosh's SCSI

on

the back

of

HEx

se

the

of

the bus and the SCSI target device side

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

of

Chapter

3

The

SCSI

Interface

Connecting

In many bus. When this device together, even though the devices will typically only communicate directly with the Macintosh, not with each other. In this example, Cools can the SCSI chain. This daisy chaining configuration, the number

ComputerSCSI Host (internally terminated)

ScannerSCSI Target

DeVIc

e

SCSI Terminator SCSI Cable

Multiple

cases,

is

true, the chain

of

cables and connectors required.

SCSI

c::=s

=

~

~:

--j

e (

--------

SCSI

Devices

more than one SCSI target device will

of

SCSI cables must connect or 'daisy chain' each

Cable-

- :

==

Ih,,=d)

as

shown in Figure 3.11, minimizes

Card Slots

- - Target Device

Other SCSI

- (no termination)

be

connected to the SCSI

is

placed at the end

of

Nikon

Figure

3.11

Daisy chaining SCSI devices. Coolscan

your

system may

Procedure (using a Centronics

1. Make sure that the Macintosh and

2. Remove the SCSI terminator from the last device in the SCSI chain.

3. Insert one end back

4. Connect the other end the neighboring SCSI device.

5. Connect the SCSI terminator to the bottom SCSI connector on the back Coolscan.

Coolscan

of

Coolscan.

Installa

not

be the same.

tion

Guide

50-pin

of

the unused SCSI cables into the top SCSI connector on the

of

the unused SCSI cable

for

Macintosh

is

at the

end

of

the chain.

to Centronics

all

other SCSI devices are powered off.

50-pin

SCSI cable):

to

the free SCSI connector

The

rear view

of

Page

of

27

The

SCSI

Interface

It

is

the chain.

opposed to Coolscan.

Please proceed to the section "Important Information About the SCSI

Interface."

equally possible to configure the SCSI chain with Coolscan

In

this

case

, the SCSI terminator would reside

on

the optional device,

Chapter

in

the center

3

of

as

Setting

Up

the

SCSI

Chain -LS-l

The

LS-10 can reside at any point in the SCSI chain. There

possible SCSI chain configurations, the

SCSI

devices

configuration.

Connecting

In the simplest the SCSI device

is

(a) Computer SCSI Controller

Computer Internal SCSI Termination Computer SCSI Connector

Unused center

SCSI Connector

(b) SCSI Cable

(c).Coolscan SCSI Connector

SCSI termination

S

WItCnl----------------------------~

Two

SCSI

Devices

case,

only two devices share the SCSI chain - the SCSI

target

device

. In our

case,

the SCSI host

the scanner. This simple configuration

----------.,.

--------~=---+'LU::::::::;:::::;;::

------------------------

---------------------------:::::,.......=:;..~~

two

0

SCSI

devices

configuration, and the

is

the Macintosh and the SCSI target

is

shown in Figure 3.12.

__________

--'

are

essentially two

muLtipLe

host

and

Page

28

Figure

3.12

The

Macintosh

tor

and

internal SCSI cable. (b) SCSI cable. (c)

DIP

switch.

Procedure (Use the SCSI cable supplied with Coolscan):

1. Make sure that the Macintosh

2. Connect one end

internal SCSI Bus.

of

the flat SCSI cable to the Macintosh's SCSI connector, mak-

is

powered

Nikon

(a)

The

Macintosh motherboard's SCSI connec-

The

Coolscan SCSI connector

off.

Coolscan

Installation

and

Guide

termination

for

Macintosh

Chapter

the bus must 10

3

ing sure that they are properly aligned.

of

3. Connect the opposite end back

of

Coolscan, making sure that the connectors are properly aligned.

In this

case,

both the SCSI host side

be

terminated. Refer to the section "Terminating the SCSI Chain -

" for the proper

DIP

switch setting.

the flat SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the

The

SCSI

Interface

of

the bus and the SCSI target device side

of

LS-

Connecting

In many cases, more than one SCSI target device will

bus. When this

Multiple

is

true, the chain

SCSI

Devices

be

connected to the SCSI

of

SCSI cables must connect or 'daisy chain' each device together, even though the devices will typically only communicate directly with the Macintosh, not with each other. In this example, shown in Figure 3.13, Coolscan placed at the end number

<a)

(b)

Figure

board's SCSI connector and internal cable. nector and termination

of

Computer SCSI Cor'rroller-----,

Computer SCS

Co

mput

SCSI Connector

Other

SCS as

disk drive)

(such

Cen

(c) Coolscan Scanner

SCSI termination switch

Cool~a

SCSI Connector

3.13

of

the SCSI chain. This daisy chaining configuration minimizes the

cables and connectors required.

Int

ernal

I Termination

I Device

ter

SCSI conn

-------""'

Multiple SCSI devices on the Macintosh SCSI bus.

---

er

----....".,=:::;;;::-l..,[l.l.-:::;;:;;;;~

----

ector

----:;::+

n--------------~

------,

DIP

-;;;-"0:;:-

-

==--

switch.

-'

(b)

Second SCSI device.

(a)

The

Macintosh mother-

(c)

The Coolscan SCSI con-

is

Nikon

Procedure (using the supplied 3-connector 50-pin S

1. Make sure that the Macintosh and

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

all

other SCSI devices are powered

at

SCSI cable):

off.

Page

29

The

SCSI

Interface

2. Remove SCSI termination from the last device in the SCSI chain.

3.

Remove the SCSI cable currently in

the motherboard , and the other end from the SCSI device.

use

from the Macintosh's SCSI connector on

Chapter

3

4. Connect one end tor on the Macintosh's motherboard.

5. Connect the middle connector of

the neighboring, now middle, SCSI device.

6. Insert the unused end Coolscan.

7. Since Coolscan the section "Terminating the LS-10" for the proper DIP switch setting. Because the Macintosh

It

the chain. In this SCSI chain, mination is

the last device in the SCSI chain, then

ON

position.

is

equally possible to configure the SCSI chain with Coolscan in the center

as

opposed

on

any internal device when using the Apple internal SCSI cable.

Important Information

There are several advantages and limitations

should

be

aware

of:

1.

It

is a

standardized ized in 1986. This has made possible the any computer system that supports the SCSI-1 interface standard, such Macintosh.

of

the supplied 3-connector flat SCSI cable to the SCSI connec-

of

the SCSI cable into the SCSI connector on the back

is

now at the end

at the other e

case,

nd

of

the chain, it also must be terminated.

the SCSI terminator would

to

Coolscan.

interface • The SCSI-1 ASPI 3.1 interface

of

the supplied SCSI cable to the SCSI connector

of

the SCSI chain it must terminated. Refer to

be

installed on the last device in the

Don't

forget, Quadra systems should have no ter-

If

the

DIP

switch #4 should

About

use

of

the

to

the SCSI interface which you

any single SCSI-1 standard device with

SCSI

be

set

to

the termination

Interface

was

standard-

as

the

of

LS-1

0

Page

Ad

vanta

ges: • Because SCSI hardware defined and widely supported.

Limitati

to-SCSI interface er interf host code. Therefore, there are times when it for

30

ace.

different SCSI devices instead

is

relatively inexpensive and plentiful. • SCSI-based software

ons: • Although the SCSI-1 interface itself

is

not. Consequently, each SCSI controller may have its own comput-

• Different SCSI devices cannot necessarily

of

the vast array

of

competing third-parry developers,

is

standardized, the computer-

be

controlled with the same

is

best to

use

provided SCSI controllers

chaining the SCSI devices.

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

is

well

for

Macintosh

Chapter 3

2.

As

independent SCSI d

Advantages: • Ability to daisy chain multiple devices off

computer. • Allows

The

SCSI

Interface

It

is a multi-device interface.

noted throughout this chapter, the SCSI interface can support up to seven

ev

ice

s,

one

of

which

is your Macintosh.

of

easy

sys

tem expandability.

one interface

to

the

Limitations: •

Some SCSI devices will not operate correctly

may require that you experiment with the order

Not

all

SCSI devices can work together on the same SCSI bu

if

daisy chained in a particular order. This

of

the devices

in

s.

the daisy chain. • Some SCSI devices are internally-terminated at the factory. This may require that you or a qualified technician remove this termination dle

of

a SCSI chain. • When daisy chaining many SCSI devices together, the total

length

of

all

the SCSI cables used more than suffer

18

feet may result in lost data and 'lost' devices. • System performance can

as

devices are added to the SCSI bus. This

chain. Data has a longer path to travel

in

the chain should not exceed

as

if

the device

is

related to the length

is

more devices and cables

to be placed in the mid-

18

feet. A chain

of

are

added to the SCSI

of

the SCSI

chain, resulting in electrical instability and signal reflections. This leads to miscommu-

nicated bytes, which must be re-sent until they are received correctly, a lengthy proce-

dur

e.

3.

It

is a fast parallel interface.

Advantages: •

ing high speed variable

fast transfer

of

Limitations: •

the distance between SCSI device

4. SCSI devices

Advantages: • Allows portability

Allows

easy

relocation

blocks

The

complex SCSI 'handshaking'

size

block transfers. In other words, the SCSI interface allows

of

data.

The

parallel bus limits the length

is

managed in hardware, allow-

of

the SCSI chain, and therefore

s.

can

easily be connected, disconnected,

of

devices between differe

of

devices. • Allows easy system expandability.

and

moved.

nt

computers. •

•

Nikon

Disadvantages: • Connecting and disconnecting SCSI devices that reside on the same SCSI bus the SCSI devices

Never connect is

powered

Coolscan

as

or

on.

Installation

the computer's bootable disk can cause loss

if

performed while the computer or any SCSI device

disconnect SCSI devices while

Guide

for

Macintosh

the

of

computer

data and/or damage to

is

or

any

powered on.

SCSI device

Page31

The

SCSI

Interface Chapter 3

Page

32

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Chapter 4

Basic

Operation

Basic

Introduction

installation. Installation user manual

the basic mechanical operation and slide mounts, orientations supported by Coolscan, care and preparation proper usage

Film

and handle a wide variety (slide) and monochrome (Black and White). Figure 4.1 .

Operation

By

this time you have completed the hardware setup portion

of

the Nikon scanning software

Software

Before proceeding to the software installation, this chapter will introduce you to

of

Coolscan

Reference

the film strip holder, and focusing.

is a 35mm

for

Scanners

of

Coolscan, including attributes

film scanner. Cameras using

of

film types, including color negative, color transparency

.

The

is

covered in the companion

35mm

35mm frame format

~

of

your Coolscan

of

various

film are widely available

36mm

film

of

is

shown in

-------.j

I

35mm image area

----------+

types

the film,

24mm

Nikon

Figure 4.1

In the

35mm

slide mounts, or length. Coolscan can accommodate either slide holder Figure 4.2b.

Coolscan

is

Installation

35mm

film image area.

case

of

slides,

35mm

film will

in

the

case

of

negatives, cut into strips

shown in Figure 4.2a, while an uncut strip

Guide

for

Macintosh

~

be

returned from your film processor in

of

5 or 6 frames in

of

these two film types. Film mounted in a

of

negative film

is

shown in

Page

33

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

Slide

(a) Mounted 35mm

Fi

Unexposed porti of

(b) U

nm

ount

Im of

Figure

4.2

uncut strip.

There are two basic forma

paren

cy)

and the other negativ

Mount--

film

lm

------------------------

film

--------------~

ed 35mm

film

age

portion

film

---------------------"------------"----------"

35mm

film

----------

on

------

mounring.

ts

e.

When

---'

----------1

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

---+_

(a)

for

35mm

looking at positive film, the image appears you would expect the printed image to appear. im

age

is color reversed, with light ar Typically, negative film slides. Positive film

is

is use

sometimes referred to

eas

appearing dark and dark areas appearing light.

d for making prints, and positive

as

1~'-----5

.r-----'l

+ -

--*-~

0mm------~'

,----=-=::.:.:..:.----1

1

50mm

,------J

Film in a typical slide mounr.

film, one being positive (slide or trans-

When

looking at negative film, the

film

'reversal' film.

(b)

Film in an

is used to make

as

Page

The

front and back surfaces

the

emulsion.

the emulsion side should

34

The

opposite side is the

face

of

the film are not the same.

bas

e.

To

the top

of

the scanner,

Nikon

One

side

is

known

as

achieve optimal results when scanning,

as

shown in Figure 4.3.

Coolscan Installation

Guide for

Macinto

sh

Chapter 4

Basic

Operation

.~.

Emulsion side

Base side

Figure

Slide

in thickness and material. Typical board

are up

Figure 4.4. tion.

Mounts

Both positive and negative film can be cut and mounted. These mounts can vary

or

plastic, and

to

50mm

The

mounted film

The

of film

----'----

of

film

________

4.3

Inserting the emulsion side

mayor

may not use

wide by

film will

3mm

is

assumed

be

centered in the scanner's focal field without user interven-

~~~~~::~::~::::J{

o

lU

-----l\

of

the

film

35mm

thick.

facing the top

slide mounts are composed

glass.

Coolscan can accept slide mounts that

to

be at the center

of

the slide mount,

of

Coolscan.

of

either card-

as

shown in

Nikon

Coolscan

Slide Mount

Mounted

35mm

film

--------+-~

Film

-------+..-----

Emulsion side

Figure

4.4

The

film

Installation Guide for

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of

film

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position concerning the center

Macintosh

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of

the slide frame.

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35

Basic

Operation

Chapter

4

Handling

Proper handling and care protect against damage. collects dust. In some cases, it stances will cause during scanning by using image retouching tools found in popular software packages, such and effort will be saved

Dust

Removal

Dust cally be removed by blowing air across both sides

plish this or camera stores. Follow the cleaning directions accompanying these, making sure to direct the air stream onto both sides

remains. contaminating the film.

Stain

much more difficult, and in some on film cannot part preventing them in the first place. Care for your film.

gloves when handling your film, and

and

Often film can be stained by fingerprints, water or other materials.

the emulsion side

of

the emulsion

the

Film

of

the film

The

film

is

possible to remove the imperfections that these sub-

as

Photos hop and ColorStudio. However, a great deal

if

the film

is

the leading cause

is

by using spray cans

Be

careful not to move the can while spraying, or liquid freon will be released,

Fingerprint

of

the film . For example, fingerprints on the emulsion side

be

removed later than 10 minutes after they occur.

film

layers. Once again, the best technique for removing stains

is

of

image imperfections when scanning. Dust can typi-

of

compressed air, available from most photo processing

Removal

cases

is

critical to ensure high-quality scans, and

easily scratched, smudged with fingerprints, and

of

cleaned prior to scanning.

of

the film.

of

the film, then checking to

impossible to remove stains

always

handle it from the edges.

When

The

best way to accom-

see

if

any dust

if

they are located

They

literally become

possible

use

It

will be

white cotton

time

of

the

is

Page

ways

There are several

based pollutants.

about 68° to 700 F.

forefinger with some dish washing liquid. Rinse thoroughly for 3 minutes and hang the film up to

works well for this purpose. of

the film. Carefully

of

water with a corner paper. Never let droplets ing the washing procedure,

emulsion will change to a brown or blue color while wet, do not disappear

typically Trichloroethene

mable.

removing adhesives or glue residue from the film. Apply the

36

as

Removal

It

evaporates quickly and should be handled

Hold

After washing,

dry.

The

film sprocket holes can be used to hang the film. A paper clip

the film dries.

of

non-water based pollutants can be accomplished using a film cleaner,

to clean film.

the film under a gentle stream

When

use

tissue paper to remove the water by just touching the droplet

of

the tissue paper.

of

water dty on the film .

so

be very careful

NU.

Note that this substance

The

first

is

to

use

water to remove water-

of

water for about 3 minutes at

very

gently rub the film between your thumb and

hanging, a droplet

The

not

Nikon

of

water will form

water will be absorbed into the tissue

The

film

is

extremely

to scratch its surface. Although the

be

is

very volatile and

very

carefully.

film

Coolscan

Insta

llation

on

vulnerable dur-

alarmed. This will

It

is

very effective at

cleaner, following

Guide

very

for

the bottom

flam-

Macintosh

Chapter 4

Basic

Operation

instructions included with the film cleaner, using a cotton swab. Film cleaner able at many photo retailers.

Motion

type

Hiding

on These scratches will produce annoying thin black lines on the resultant scan. common way to hide these scratches Commonly, this can be accomplished nose. Enough oil will rub off on the finger such that the finger can base side oil. Notice that very little oil

tions sold across the base side A scratch in the emulsion

Finding

identify the emulsion side There will be lower lens directly. In the other orientation, the image-forming celluloid base, lowering definition.

of

picture

film

cleaner is

cleaner uses

not

used

lubricants

on

film

used

to

condition

to

shoot

the

stills.

film.

In

general, this

Scratches

Scratches can be made

its

base caused either by the photo processor or by a defective camera pressure plate.

of

the film. This will typically hide the scratches by filling them in with the

in

photo stores. Dip a cotton swab into the solution and carefully wipe it

of

the

Emulsion

In order to maximize the performance

losses

less

visible

is

needed.

the film. Never

of

the film

Side

of

the film.

in detail

if

on

the

base

of

the film. Film often has scratches

is

to

use

a light lubricant , such

by

rubbing the forefinger across the side

If

you prefer, you can

use

these techniques

is

unfortunately permanent.

of

the

of

Coolscan, it

One

important reason has to do with sharpness.

the image layers in the emulsion

on

Film

rays

as

be

wiped across the

also

use

the emulsion

is

necessary to learn how to

face

of

light

skin oil.

proprietary solu-

the scanner's

pass

through the

The

of

is

of

the

avail-

most

the

film.

Nikon

In order to find the emulsion side

the

film

from the held at an angle with respect to a light source such that the reflected light from the surface

of

the film strikes the reflection than will the base side. However, essary to remove the film from the holder and follow the instructions below for

unmounted film.

Coolscan

Installation

mount

or perform a simple experiment. In Figure 4.5a, the

eye.

The

if

this does not provide a clear indication

Guide

for

Macintosh

of

mounted film it

emulsion side

The

difference

is

necessary to either remove

of

the

film

will produce a duller

is

subtle,

but

definitely noticeable.

of

the emulsion side, it may be nec-

film

Page

is

37

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

Light source

(a) Mounted 35mm film

-------

.

Eye

(b) Unmounted 35mm film

When frame numbers can be read, and arrows point emulsion

Figure

4.5

(b)

slide.

It

is

much easier to find the emulsion side

ed. First remove the

to

is

on the opposite side

Finding [he emulsion side

Inspec[ing [he [ext on unmounted

film

can read the text along the edge

this portion

of

the film shows the frame numbers clearly visible and in the proper orien-

---

the right, the

of

the film.

of

film

(a)

Reflec[ing light off

.

the

film

when the

from the slide mount. Then, position the film such that you

of

the

film

surface. In Figure 4.5b, an enlargement

tation for reading. Note that the arrows point to the right. This

film.

The

opposite side

Slide

Orientation

Since the slide mount

orientation. However, the orientation

is

the emulsion side.

is

typically square, it could be inserted into Coolscan in any

of

the slide frame when inserted will affect the

image area scanned.

film

is

the base side

of

a mounted

is

not mount-

of

the

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38

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Chapter 4

Coolscan front panel film slot

------t----=o=---ttf-Hl\--+

(a) Film inserted into the

CooI,=

(b) Film inserted into the Coolscan wide

Figure

first, resulting in a scan

scan

o=ow

,

(will scan entire film )

Coolscan front panel film slot

(w

ill

cause clipping)

4.6

th

at clips the film.

Id,

----

si

de

fir

Inserting a slide

fim

-------~

----1I------,O=----*I--+!lIf--+

st

--------

into

the Coolscan scanner.

of

the entire film. (b) Inserting

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(a)

Inserting

the

wide side first, resulting in a

the

narrow side

Nikon

As

shown in Figure 4.2, the

to be scanned, it

is

necessary to insert the slide with the narrow side

film

24mm side, first into the scanner. This cannot be scanned first. This incorrect insertion inserted,

as

This outcome, known

Coolscan

Installation

if

the wide side

of

the film, the

is

illustrated in Figure 4.6b.

shown in Figure 4.6b, the resulting scan will not cover the entire

as

Guide

clipping,

for

is

Macintosh

shown in Figure 4.7.

aperture

is

rectangular. For the entire film area

shown in Figure 4.6a.

36mm

of

the film, the

The

entire film surface

side,

is

inserted into Coolscan

If

the

film

is

incorrectly

film

Page

area.

39

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

Clipped Region

Scanned Region

Mounted 35mm film

of

Film

-------if--+,--------

of

Film

-------if--+

------111~

...... -

~II~~

~24mm~

Figure

4.7

The

effect

of

inserting the wide side

There

is

common terminology used to describe a rectangular film format. image on the of

the film, the orientation

Figu

re corresponds to the narrow side orientation preparing an 8.5 x

can

be

scans.

film

is

oriented

4.8a. Conversely, if the image

is

illustrated in Figure 4.8b. This terminology

11

Although film

produced by software control, resulting in correctly oriented previews and

is

so

that the top

is call

ed

landscape.

of

the film, the orientation

inch page for text processing or printing.

inserted in portrait orientation

on

of

the film

of

the film first into Coolscan.

the image corresponds to the wide side

Landscape orientation

is

oriented

so

that the top

is

known

is

identical to that used in

only,

either landscape or portrait

22.5mm

i

is

illustrated in

of

as

portrait. Portrait

If

the

the image

final

Page

40

(a) Image Landscape Orientation

(

b) Image

Portnti'iliioob'ioo -

Figure 4.8

on

Film

is

in

a

-------t-~

on

Film is_in a

The

__

landscape and portrait orientation

-+_-I

Nikon

~

of

Coolscan

'I' \ 1

JIt

the film.

Imtallation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Chapter

4

Basic

Operation

Inserting

Now portrait or landscape image, and identify its emulsion side, you are ready to insert the slide for scanning. diskette tion by using the guidelines below. the scanner, gently pushing the slide in will be difficult to grasp once properly inserted.

is

Slides

that you understand how to prepare your film, determine whether it

The

slide

is

inserted into Coolscan

inserted inro a disk drive. First, determine the proper orientation for inser-

Then

, insert the slide into the slot in the front

as

far

as

in

much the same way

it will go, without

forcing

it.

as

The

is

a

a floppy

of

slide

Inserting Portrait Orientation Slides

If

the film

ensure that this side

the scanner with the top Figure 4.9.

is

in a portrait orientation, determine the emulsion side

of

the film

(a) Image on film is

in

a portrait

orientation

(b) Film inserted narrow side first when the image on the

--------------

Coolscan front panel film slot

faces

of

the image entering inro the scanner first. This

-----II----:t:]:--ftf--"'Hfl--

towards the top

--/m7

of

the film and

of

the scanner. Insert the slide into

is

shown in

rnTI

IIl

I

Lru

~~~~'"i'il

Nikon

~:I)mR~s~~t~n:oi:::eo::ntation

monitor

is

correctly

Figure

If

the bottom

This can be corrected in the scanning software before the final scan by performing a ver-

tical flip. This operation

Inserting

If

the film

and ensure that this side

Coolscan

Installation

oriented

4.9

Inserting film into Coolscan that

of

the image inserted first, the resulting scan will be upside-down.

is

fast and causes absolutely no

Landscape

is

in a landscape orientation, determine the emulsion side

of

the film

Guide

for

Macintosh

----~

~

is

in a porrrait orientation.

Orientation Slides

faces

the top

of

the scanner. Insert the slide, making

loss

~

of

~

J

:

image quality .

of

the film

Page

41

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

sure that the top

is

shown in Figure 4.10.

This

If

the top

of

the image enters the film slot facing the left side

(a) Image is orientation

(b) Film inserted narrow side first when the image film

(c) Resulting image on monitor correctly

Figure

on

in

film

a landscape

--------------

Coolscan front

panel

film

is

in

a landscape orientation -

is

oriented

-----------------1

4.10

Inserting film inro Coolscan mat

of

the image

slot

-----l--o---ItAIllI-

on

the

is

inserted facing the right side

scan will be upside-down. Again, this can

the final scan by performing a vertical flip.

Eiecling

Slides

of

the scanner.

~F5~~

---

is

in a landscape orienration.

be

corrected in the scanning software before

§l

of

the scanner, the resulting

Page

There are three

o You can eject the slide through a software command.

o You can use the Eject Coolscan Film application.

o

The

film

is

method for removing the film

All

of

these methods are explained in the Software

Do

not

use

any

tool

removed easily

you for advice. Using tweezers warranty

and

cause possible electric shock.

42

ways

in which you can eject film from Coolscan:

also ejected when power

if

electrical power

other

then

your

fingers

should

contact or

Nikon's

similar tools can damage

Nikon

is

first applied to the scanner. There

is

not

available.

Reference

to

remove a slide.

Service

Department

Coolscan

for

If

the

scanner, void

Imtallation

Scanners.

a slide

at

516-547-4351

Guide

cannot

your

for

Macintosh

is

no

be

Chapter 4

The

Film

Strip

Holder

Basic

Operation

Negative processed film

To

eliminate the need for you to cut and mount strip film plied you with a film strips up to strip holder

The

into the scanner film slot, similar to inserting a slide.

The

front

of

the scanner during scanning operations. Additionally,

extends

out

film

strip holder.

six

frames long, then be inserted into Cools can for scanning.

is

shown in Figure 4.11.

front

of

the film strip holder

back

of

the film strip holder

the back

Film strip holder

Film strip with

s

ix

frames

Figure

of

---

4.11 The

is

typically cut into strips

The

Coolscan film strip holder can accommodate

is

the tapered end.

is

wider than the front.

the film strip holder.

closed film strip holder.

of

five

or

six

for

scanning,

It

is

designed to fit easily

It

extends

excess

frames per strip.

we

have sup-

The

film

out

of

the

film

always

Nlkon

When

closed,

as

shown in Figure 4.11, the film strip holder

just

as

a slide would.

scanner during the scanning operation.

A typical example

not being scanned extends

Coolscan

Installation

Of

course, the back end

is

shown in Figure 4.12. Note that the portion out

the back

Guide

for

Macintosh

of

the film strip holder extends our

of

the film strip holder.

fits

into the scanner

of

the

film

Page

of

the

strip

43

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

Film strip holder

Top of film

str

ip hold

Bottom of til m ____________

strip holder

Figure

When

open,

_______________

er

________

----------..

4.12

The

as

shown in Figure 4.13, film can be placed in the holder by posi-

_______________

film strip holder with film inserted, ready for scanning.

tioning the desired frame so that it aligns with the holder's open window. Only one

of

frame

the film strip can be scanned at a time.

must be moved

Top

of

strip holder

Bottom

strip holder

to

the appropriate position in the film strip holder.

film

_____

of

fLIm

To

scan additional frames, the film

P

age

Figure

4.13

The open film strip holder.

Positioning the

There

is dow will contain the only portion scanning operation. Therefore, it

Film

in

the

Holder

one window on the film strip holder,

of

the film that will be visible

is

necessary to align the frame you wish

this window when positioning the film in the holder.

In order to scan every frame, film strips should be limited to because holder (the end which reside in front

44

of

the length

of

the holder.

is

inserted into Coolscan), and no more than two frames can

of

the desired frame for scanning.

No

film can extend

Nikon

as

shown in Figure 4.11. This win-

to

Coolscan during

to

scan within

six

frames in length

out

of

Coolsc

the front

an Installat i

of

on

Guide for Ma

the film strip

cintosh

Chapter 4

It

is

therefore necessary to position the film

to the front

of

Similar to slid

strip holder so that it will a

ase

d on the

B side-up. be u

If

the frame

se

d to rotate the image

180 degree flip, it

pl

es

Exam

the scanning window.

es,

the emulsion side

lso

be

face

se

two constraints, it

is

sca

nned backwards or up-side-down, the scanning software can

before scanning. Again, because this operation

is

very fast and cau

of

positioning film in the

Basic

so

that no more than two frames are

of

the film strip should

face

up when inserted into the scanner.

is

not

always possible to scan the frame right-

ses

no image degradation.

film

strip holder are shown in Figure 4.14.

Operation

upward in the film

is

a 90 or

Frame

#1

(scanned correctl

Frame #2

(scanned correc

Frame

nn

ed correctl

(sca

Frame #4 (scanned ups

Frame #5 (sca

nn

ed upside down)

Frame #6

(sca

nn

ed upside down)

Figure 4.14

y)

tl

y)

id

e down )

Positioning

film in

the

film

#6

strip

# 1 #2 #3

#5

hold

er.

#4

#5 #6

#4 #3 #2 # 1

Nikon

Care should be taken loading

th

e film into the film strip holder.

not

to touch the portion

of

the film to be scanned when

To

avoid fingerprints or scratches, you may

wish to consider wearing film handling cotton gloves during this procedure.

The

window in the film strip holder is slightly smaller than the typical

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

35mm

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45

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

frame. Position the desired frame properly frames the image.

Inserting the

The

film strip holder holder and pushing the front end into the film slot be pushed in gently until the triangular notches on the sides silver line across it are flush with the strip holder window will be entirely inside the scanner slot and out

Never power Doing

so will interfere

resulting

in

the same plane

This

in

It

is

best to align the

is

illustrated in Figure 4.15.

Film

Strip

on

the scanner while

with

incorrect color

as

the scanner's film slot, and it will insert straight into the scanner.

for

scanning

Holder

is

inserted into Coolscan by holding the back end

face

the

scanner's

capture

film

while scanning,

strip holder before inserting it into Coolscan

so

into the

of

the scanner.

film strip

normal

that the

Scanner

of

the scanner.

holder

startup

and

film

strip holder window

of

the holder, and/or the

If

inserted correctly, the film

is

in

the scanner slot.

calibration procedure,

possible SCSI errors.

The

holder should

of

view.

of

so

the

that it

is

Page

Figure 4

When the film strip holder

scanning, it will extend out

46

.15

Aligning the film

of

the front

strip holder with the scanner's

is

inserted and in the proper position to commence

of

Coolscan,

Nikon

as

shown

Coolscan

film

in

Figure 4.16.

Imtallation

slot.

Guide

for

Macintosh

Chapter 4

Film Strip Holder

fully inserted

Figure

4.16

-------

The

film

strip holder ready

......

1'"

for

scanning.

Basic

Operation

Removing

To slot and pull gently toward you. event that the film strip holder

force

to

service representative immediately.

the

Film

Strip

Holder

remove the

remove it. Such action may damage the scanner. Instead, contact your Nikon

film

strip holder, grasp the portion that protrudes from the film

It

should slip out

is

jammed inside the scanner slot,

Focus

There may be instances when it Coolscan's front panel in order wheel becomes particularly critical when a

resolution scans typically range from 2700

Image focus

the optics is

the thickness

mechanism.

with. techniques, such effect sharpening.

improve what

your final results may not

in

The

If

you must

is

affected

the scanner.

of

the slide mount. Fortunately, Coolscan utilizes a self-centering stage

use

of

the focus wheel will not sharpen

use

as

applying what

It

is

on

your film originally.

by

The

any unfocused film there are some software image processing

important to realize, though, that you cannot dramatically

be

acceptable.

is

to

achieve the best sharpness.

the position

parameter which most commonly causes focus problems

is

called an

easily.

In the extremely unlikely

do

not apply added

necessary to adjust the focus wheel on

The

position

high

resolution

DPI

(dots per inch) down

of

the film in the scanner with respect

Unsharp

If

the original image

film

scan

is

which

is

Mask

that can be used

is

being performed. High

unfocused

severely

of

to

1350 DP!.

to

out

of

the focus

begin

to

help

focus,

to

Nikon

Thickness

There are a wide variety mounts affects where the film will quently within the scanner. Another factor affecting the thickness

Coolscan

of the

Installation

Guide

Slide

for

Macintosh

Mount

of

slide mounts in popular

be

positioned within the slide mount itself and conse-

use.

The

thickness

of

the slide mount

of

these

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47

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

would be the existence cause the

The

mount

Mount

Plastic, cardboard and

to

be

Type

of

any adhesive labels attached

slightly thicker

glass

on

the side with the label affixed.

mounts are

to

commonly

the slide mount. This would

used to frame film. Typicall the plastic and cardboard mounts center the film in an open window. Thu passes through the air on both sides mounted in

glass,

there

is

a thin piece

4.17. Glass mounted slides are fuse

the image sharpness and they accumulate dirt and dust. In the

mount

, light must you can scan a this will require

Cardboard or Plast Slide Mount

Glass Slide Mount

pass

through the air, film and both sides

glass

mounted slide whose frame thickness

use

of

the manual focus wheel to achieve optimum focus.

ic

----------~

Mounted 35mm film

(air-film-air)

Film

-------

-----------/

of

the film and through the film. When the film

of

glass

sandwiching the film

not recommended

----

/

T-+

for

scanning because they tend

of

is

r------

.4~~~~~

as

shown in Figure

case

of a glass

the

glass.

If

less

than 3mm, however

-~::==~~~~~~o:#

1

">.

1

11.5mm

~-

_____

ll3mm

s,

the light

to

you must,

__

_

y,

is

dif-

Page

Sandwiched 35mm film

(air-glass-film-glass-a

Film Glas

Figure

4.17

The

Film

Location

Many film types are commonly used today.

of, and dyes and emulsions used on the

--------

ir)

-------

Slide

mount

--==

s.

in a Mount

film

can affect how light passes through the film

____

~.

/

:::::============~

1.5mm

The film material and film thickness

and consequently the focus. In some instances, film will not be positioned in the center of

the slide

remove any foreign matter from the slide mount,

48

mount

due to labels being attached

to

Nikon

the slide mount.

if

possibl

e,

before scanning.

Coolscan

Installation

It

is

important to

Guide

for

Macintosh

Chapter 4

Basic

Operation

Emulsion

One

side achieve maximum definition, the emulsion side needs to be Coolscan.

Non-flat

and storage conditions. focus on the entire film surface at the same time.

is

film under poor conditions. This phenomenon

Side

of the

As

you learned in a previous section, the two sides

is

the emulsion sid

Film

e,

and the opposite side

Film

The

film's surface

bowing,

Figure

caused by heat. This often occurs when slides are stored for several years

4.1

is

not necessarily flat. It may be curved, or

If

the film's surface

8 Non-flat film.

is

not flat, the scanner cannot accurately

is

shown in Figure 4.18.

of

is

known

The

most common cause

the film are not the same.

as

the base. In order to

face

up when inserted into

buckled,

due

of

non-flat

to

age

Nikon

35mm

film always buckles

In

the case based on the area may be possible to adjust the focus to best suit the film being scanned . This Figure 4.19.

Figure

Coolscan

Installation

of

non-flat film, it

of

Cross s

lide mount

4.19

Guide

towards

the slide being scanned.

section of

Optimizing

for

Macintosh

the

emulsion,

is

therefore necessary

focus for a section

as

shown

in these illustrations.

to

compensate in the focus,

By

scanning only a section

of

non-flat film.

of

the film, it

is

shown in

Page

49

Basic

Operation Chapter 4

If

this focusing method does not yield satisfactory results, an alternative

mount

the film in a

glass

on the base side only,

The

Focus

The

focus wheel This wheel can be easily adjusred by rorating center rhe film in rhe field focus.

Focus Wheel

Figure 4.20 Coolscan's focus wheel.

glass

Wheel

mount. This can help to flatten non-flat film.

as

a support surface.

is

locared on Coolscan's front panel,

ir

with your rhumb. A line

of

focus. Rotating the wheel in either direction will affecr rhe

.

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---11----_

.

as

shown in Figure 4.20.

It

is

best to

is

provided

is

to re-

use

to

Page

The

rechnique used to focus film

Scanners.

window on your screen. screen, you can

of

sharpest image on the screen, before proceeding with the final scan.

Briefly, after a preview scan

see

how rhe resulting scan would be affected by changes to the position

the wheel.

The

wheel should then

By

manually rotaring the focus wheel while rhe image

is

described in detail in the Software

is

performed, the result

be

left to rest at the setting which yields the

Calibration

Coolscan

there

is

no significant warm up time required. A calibration procedure occurs automatically during the power-up cycle cycle, and typically takes thirty seconds to complete. front panel shows steady green, Coolscan

50

is

a self-calibraring scanner. Due to Coolscan's patented lighr source,

of

your Coolscan. This procedure

Once

is

ready to operate.

Nikon

Coolscan

Reference

is

displayed in rhe preview

is

part

of

a diagnostic

the LED located on the

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

for

on

Troubleshooting

Following are some common problems you may encounter in the installation and operation likely cause. corrective action. actions, contact Nikon Technical Support at (516) 547-4311, or via 0305 for assistance. Nikon Technical Support can lowing electronic information services at the corresponding addresses:

of

your scanner. Corrective action for each problem

If

a corrective action does not solve the problem, proceed to the next listed

If

the problem persists after exhausting

AppleLink Nikontech

PressLink Nikon.Tech

America Online Nikontech

Internet Nikontech

@

AOL.COM

Troubleshooting

is

listed by order

all

of

the suggested corrective

also

be

contacted through the fol-

FAX

at (516) 547-

of

most

CompuServe

BBS

# 1

Support

using the

Please follow these directions to prevent unnecessary difficulty when scanning images using the film strip holder supplied with your Coolscan:

When powering on Coolscan, make sure that the

slide

is

not inserted in the scanner. Do not insert a slide or the film strip holder until the

green LED on the front forms a calibration procedure during power-up. affect the calibration, resulting in poor color reproduction. You will color imbalances and/or receive error codes during previews and scans.

Call

film

for

strip

of

GO

Nikon

516-LISTENS

Coolscan.

holder.

the scanner

is

Important

a steady green.

If

the scanner

information

film

strip holder or mounted

The

scanner automatically per-

has

film inserted, it will

see

for

cyan or other

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Page

51

Troubleshooting

Top of film strip holder

White

lin

e

Bottom of film

When scanning with the film strip holder, it pushed in until the white line or side notches, seen in the figure above, scanner. This means that the not be seen. care.

You will experience error codes during previewing and scanning

not inserted properly. When scanning a slide, push the slide in

If

you encounter error codes such

the PC, or

the

Eject

power down the scanner to completely reset it. following the directions listed above. This will resolve the problem 99%

______________

is

imperative that the holder

are

Rush

film

to be scanned

Do

not be hesitant to insert the holder into the scanner,

as

yo

ur scans show poor color balance, eject the slide or film strip holder using

Coolscan

Film application or software Eject button in the Nikon plug-in, then

is

"-21000"

Count

completely

on

inside

the scanner and can-

but

use

if

the holder

all

the

way.

the Macintosh, or "-222" on

to 10, and power up the scanner

of

the time.

reasonable

Please try this power-off procedure at least once before contacting your authorized Nikon dealer or Nikon Technical Support.

It

is

recommended

Film

application

to

receive a function loss scanner,

not

will leave

of

the

contact

attempt

Nikon

warranty.

mounted

to

mounted

the

to

retrieve

damage

that

after

ensure

slide.

the

scanner's

slide

Electronic

it

using

to

the

using

that

the

Removing

stage

you

attempt

Imaging

tweezers

scanner's

the

film

scanner's

the

film

in

an

Service or

optics

strip

holder

film stage is

strip

improper

to

insert.

department

similar

implements.

which

you

holder

position,

If

your

is

not

run

the

set

to

the

without

leading

slide falls

at

516-547-4351.

This

covered

Eject

proper

using

action

under

Coolscan

position

the

to

possible

into

your

is

with the

is

Eject

the

Do

can

Page

52

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Troubleshooting

Problem:

General

These are the most common problems reported by Coolscan

Macintosh and

Slide

fen

Cause:

er position, the scanner was

removed during a scan.

Solution:

Scan

has

colored

Cause:

calibration.

Solution:

inserted. Wait inserting slide or film strip holder. values are set correctly (58, 0, 50, 50, 50).

No

image appears

Problems

PC

computers.

in

scanner

Possible causes could be that the slide

Send to Nikon Service Department for removal

cyan

lines

Film strip ho lder

Eject film, shut down system, restart Coolscan without film strip holder

.

was

switched off during power up, or the film strip holder

or

green

through

for

and

yellow tint.

image.

was

left in scanner during power-up, resulting in improper

green LED on front panel

when

~

canning

was

Color

of

scanner to stop flashing before

VerifY

that default brightness, contrast and color

using the

users

on both

inserted with the stage in improp-

of

slide.

balance

film

is

poor,

strip holder.

or

getting

Problem:

Nikon

Cause: Solution:

until seated (to white indication line on newer holders, to side notches holders).

Scanner scanner

Cause:

SCSI

are several others connected.

Solution:

Confirm that SCSI

so, change to unused ID number. Use SCSI search software to locate scanner.

Coolscan

Holder inserted in reverse or not fully inserted into scanner.

Insert pointed end

is

not

being

connected

Scanner may not

ID

number

Installation

VerifY

of

that scanner

Guide

."

Coolscan may be in conflict with another SCSI device

ID

for

of

film strip holder (with arrow) first and push firmly

found

on

SCSI

bus,

scanner

be

powered on. Cables may be improperly connected.

is

powered on and cables are properly connected.

number

of

Macintosh

Coolscan

is

not in conflict with other devices.

software says

on

older

"no

if

Page

there

If

53

Troubleshooting

Problem:

•

Problem:

•

Problem:

When

performing a high

image has lines

Cause:

Memory management problem.

Solution:

The

scanner

Action:

Tools icon. Once inside the Tools dialog, attempt to manually address the scanner clicking mined the scanner's SCSI address, set that address in this dialog, click the then set the scanner's defaults.

The

on

the SCSI icon and the A LWAYS FIND DEVICE button. Once you have deter-

plug-in

Action:

1. You may need to power on

puter.

If

this

a rare conflict

2. You may have two SCSI devices set to the same SCSI ID number, such Nikon scanner and an external hard drive. Make sure that no two SCSI devices are set to the same SCSI

through

Contact Adobe

is

not

Attempt to locate the scanner on the SCSI bus by first clicking on the

fails

Proceed with the following corrective action:

fails

to correct the problem, the scanner may be defective, or you may have

on

your SCSI bus.

ID

number.

found

to

find

resolution it

or

for

Photoshop 2.5 update.

by

the

scan

'dropped' pixels.

the

Nikon

scanner

all

when I click

of

your SCSI devices

in

Photos hop, the resulting

Scanner

plug-in.

FIND DEVICE.

before

starting your com-

D

ONE

by

button,

as

the

Page

3. For Macintosh, try starting your systemwith the Shift key held down (System

7) in order to disable functions normally, you should examine the contents Panel folders to make sure that you "Inits" used with some removable cartridge drives may cause SCSI difficulties. Some utilities that display the active drive number may also cause problems.

It

is

best to start with nothing but Apple-issue system scanner up and running, then start reinstalling your accessory change the order in which these

"z"

to the very beginning

software loads these

54

all

of

your Extensions. Then, try using the scanner.

of

your Extensions and Control

don't

have outdated or incompatible software.

files

are

loaded. You can do

of

the

file

name to change the loading order (Apple system

files

in alphabetical order).

Nikon

Coolscan

files

installed. Have your

files.

You may need to

so

by adding an "A" or a

Installation

Guide

If

the scanner

for

Macintosh

•

Problem

: I

can

't

software.

find

the

Nikon

Scanner

plug-in

Troubleshooting

in

my

third-party application

Action

must be menu

trash.

and

Click on the plug-ins folder. You should then

A CQUIRE menu.

in

is

not available, locate all copies

If

the trash

use

it!

The

next time you start Photoshop you will be asked where the

Action for Adobe

Photoshop, set the proper plug-in folder.

Action

Command folder. Once you copy the Nikon Scanner plug-in to this folder you will be able to scan directly into ColorStudio.

•

Problem: When I try

Action:

film

strip holder, making sure that it

Macintosh-Specific

for

Adobe

the same folder

is

NEW

button and then SAVE the new

Photoshop 2.

as

the Photoshop Prefs files,"PS Prefs."

not emptied, Photoshop will follow the

be

Photoshop

for

ColorStudio Users (Version

key

when launching ColorStudio.

to

scan

negative

The

strip

film

holder

01

Users:

All

plug-ins (including Nikon's)

If

the A CQUIRE

of

the

PS

Prefs

file,

delete them, and empty the

PS

Prefs

file

to

the trash

PS

Prefs

file

PS

Prefs

file

into your Photoshop

able to find the Nikon Scanner plug-in in the

2.5 Users: Using the PREFERENCES menu

1.5

or

later):

You

will

be

asked to identifY your plug-in

film

on

Coolscan

is

not inserted properly. Remove, then re-insert the

is

in

firmly.

I get

an

Hold

error

down the

32208.

Problems

is.

in

•

Problem:

Nikon

After

installing the

question

Action:

tem from recognizing the disk used to start the system.

1. Shut the system off, remove the scanner, then restart.

If other attached SCSI devices. Make sure that as

the scanner.

Re

connect the scanner, power-up, and proceed.

2.

Coolscan

mark

You most likely have a SCSI address conBict that

the system starts normally, check the SCSI ID number

If

so, power off all SCSI devices and reset their

If

the Macintosh still

Installation

Guide

scanner, my

when I start

is

displaying the Bashing "

for

Macintosh

up.

no

device

is displaying the flashing

is

preventing your

of

all

disk drives and

has

the same SCSI

ID

numbers accordingly.

?"

you may have a termination

ID

sys-

number

Page

55

Troubleshooting

•

Problem:

problem. Make sure that you have a terminated device at the end Macintosh IIfx systems require a special

If

IIfx system. with Coolscan to terminate a IIfx system. Doing Macintosh's motherboard.

3. You may wish to eliminate

restarting again.

4. You may have to rearrange your SCSI devices and cables on the SCSI chain

until you find a combination that works.

5. You may have to remove SCSI devices with DB-25 connectors.

6. You may need to contact the vendors

if

they are internally terminated. Generally, you should not have more then one terminated device on your SCSI chain. Certain devices and arrangements may requi then one terminator. However, these instances are rare.

You should contact Nikon Technical Support

culty and have worked through the preceding corrective steps without success.

you are installing a Coolscan, do not

I can't get the software installation

Action:

Shift key held down, then run the Installer again.

You may have an extension conflict. Restart your Macintosh with the

black

terminator.

use

the gray terminator that ships

so

may result in damage to your

all

non-essential items from the SCSI chain and try

of

your other SCSI devices to determine

if

you are experiencing severe diffi-

to

finish.

of

the SCSI chain.

One

is

supplied with every

re

more

•

Problem:

•

Problem:

•

Problem:

Page

56

My

(entris 610/650/660AV

completion of a

Action:

erlyon ber, then contact Nikon for a software update.

Version 4.0

these particular systems. Check your distribution diskette for the version num-

I can't open

scan.

TIFF

files created

of

the Nikon Scanner plug-in software will not operate prop-

or

Quadra

by

800/840AV 'hangs' at the

Coolscan

Control

in

other

applications.

Action:

Control can only

If

I open

scanning

Action:

Use Nikon Control for saving TIFF

be

opened by Photoshop 2.0.

SCSI

Probe

or

other software that lists

in

Photos

When scanning in the background, do not

hop

2.5, the

scan

Nikon

files

1.

stops.

Coolscan

. TIFF

files

created in Cools can

SCSI

devices while

use

software that sends an

Imtallation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Troubleshooting

Inquiry on the SCSI bus. This would include SCSI Probe, most disk utilities, and backup software.

Problem:

•

Problem:

The

watch

cursor the image never appears. needs to

Cause:

Quadra 900/950 computer. May also happen when auto-mounting extension/init.

Solution:

puters' SCSI Managers. Call Nikon letin board services Syquest drive with auto-mount init, this must be disabled.

When

Fractal

all

open windows and palettes.

Getting

Cause:

to 'timeout.'

Solution:

software version 4.5.1 from Nikon Technical Support, or download via

be

Probab

Need Nikon software update 4.5.1 to resolve problem with these com-

I attempt to

Design

Action:

Before attempting to

"Error

Dark or 'contrasty' film requires very long scan time, causing SCSI

Remove film strip holder and restart scanner. Obtain updated Nikon

keeps

turning

at the

Computer

end

of

acquiring

seems 'locked

up'

rebooted.

ly

using a Quadra 800/840AV, Centris 61016501660AV or possibly

us

ing PLI disk drives with an

for

new software or download from Nikon bul-

(BBS),

such

as

America Online, keyword "Nikon."

run

the

Nikon

Scanner

Painter I can't activate

use

the Nikon Scanner plug-in with Painter close

-32008"

when

either previewing

any

plug-in

buttons.

software

or

scanning

an

and

image

system

If

using a

through

.

BBS

and

.

Problem:

Nikon

Getting scanning

Cause:

Solution:

using the large dialog and needs to be increased to 8Mb, minimum.

"Error

Cause:

cables may not

Solution:

Coolscan

"Error

Not

-21000"

Film strip holder may have been left inside scanner during power-up. SCSI

Installation Guide for Mac

type

1"

or

"Error

with

Nikon

Control.

enough memory allocated to application.

Allocate more memory to Nikon Control.

when

previewing

be

connected properly or

Power down system and Coolscan. Remove and reattach SCSI cable to

intosh

code

1 08:

Not

or

scanning.

film

strip holder not inserted

enough

The

default value

memory"

is

too low

all

the way.

when

Page

if

57

Troubleshooting

Coolscan, engaging wire clips to cable connector. Restart scanner, waiting until the

indicator LED

is

a steady green, then properly insert film strip holder.

Problem: System won't start properly after scanner is connected (see flashing

disk

w/question

mark).

Causes:

1)

SCSI

ID

conflict.

2)

Defective SCSI cable.

3)

Improper SCSI termination.

Solutions:

1)

Change SCSI ID to unused address.

2)

Disconnect Coolscan,

fails

to boot properly, cable

3)

Termination should be at end

terminated, rearrange devices

but

leave SCSI cable connected to computer.

is

defective. Replace SCSI cable.

of

SCSI chain.

in

SCSI chain until system boots correctly.

If

system appears to be properly

If

system still

Problem:

lines

Cause:

or

dark bands through image, scan is slow or crashes system.

Memory management problems.

Solution: Set Virtual Memory and File Sharing to OFF, set Disk Cache to mini-

mum (32k), and allocate 80% tion, with a minimum

Problem: Scanning is too slow.

Cause: Scan pitch setting may be non-integer number, or there may be a memory

management problem.

Solution: Set pitch setting to an integer value. Check that File Sharing and Virtual

Memory are turned off, and that disk cache

Page

58

of

available RAM to Photoshop or other host applica-

of

8Mb System RAM installed.

is

set to 32k.

Nikon

Coolscan

Installation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Troubleshooting

Problem:

TIFF

files

created

software

Cause Solution:

obtain Nikon software version 4.5. 1 (free update), or download via

Missing

Cause: Solution:

update).

Getting

Cause:

may

Solution:

Confirm proper cable connection and scanner SCSI

Software

Cause:

when

: Coolscan Control software causes this problem.

Need Nikon Control version

scanning

Old software version.

Call Nikon Technical Support to obtain latest version 4.5.1 (free

I l

error

SCSI device

be

waiting for another SCSI device to respond.

Check for 'locked up' device. Reset scanner

reports

SCSI incompatibilities.

by

trying

Focus

code

has

SCSI

Cooiscan

to

open

command

·32003"

gone

'of

errors.

Control

file.

in

or

"·32207".

fline' or

cause

"parse

l.l.l.

Call Nikon Technical Support to

Tools

dialog of

is

not ready to receive commands. System

errors"

Nikon

by

powering off and on.

ID

number.

in

other

BBS.

software.

Problem:

Nikon

Solution:

non-portable computers (for Macintosh PowerBooks the switch must be

two SCSI terminators should be used. Refer to the Apple PowerBook User's Guide).

Also check that the SCSI terminator same SCSI nated.

A defective SCSI cable

Send bad cable to Nikon Service Department for replacement.

Cursor texture

Cause: Solution:

A new one will

Coolscan

Check that Coolscan's

ID

as

another SCSI device, and that the last device in the chain

is

another possibility. Test with another cable

in

Nikon

software

to

it.

Corrupted scanner preferences

Throwaway the Nikon scanner preferences

be

created the next time you launch the Nikon plug-in.

Insta

llation

Guide

for

Macintosh

Term

driver

Power switch

is

secure. Verify that Coolscan

is

square

file

is

in the OFF position for

ON

is

not set to the

is

if

possibl

and

has

a Icotton·like

.

file

in the Preferences folder.

l

Page

and

termi-

e.

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Guide

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