Nikon LS-30 Owner Manual
35 mm Film Scanner
LS-30
User's Guide
Cautions
• The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited
save in cases in which Nikon’s prior permission has been
obtained.
• The information contained in this manual is subject to change
without notice.
• Nikon has made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but
should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would
kindly let us know. The address of Nikon’s representative in
your area is provided separately.
• Nikon is not liable for damages resulting from the use of this
product.
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The symbols in this manual signify important safety precautions. All passages marked with this indication should be read prior
to installation to prevent injury to yourself or to others. These
indications are also placed in the table of contents to mark passages
that should be read before use.
✔ Symbol
The ✔ symbols in this manual signify the need for caution when
using the product. These indications are placed in sections that
should be read before operation to prevent damage to the product.
Warning!
The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed
should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage
the equipment.
Trademark Information
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and
Windows are registered trademarks, and Windows NT a trademark, of Microsoft
corporation. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. i386, i486, Pentium, and Pentium II are trademarks of Intel Corporation, U.S.A. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks, and Photoshop a
trademark, of Adobe Systems, Inc. The Clean Image function incorporated in the
LS-30 makes use of Digital ICE technology developed by Applied Science Fiction
Inc. Digital ICE and the Digital ICE logo are trademarks of Applied Science
Fiction Inc. All other trade-names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SCSI Cable
Depending on your region, a SCSI cable or ferrite core is provided with
your scanner. The SCSI cable used with your scanner must be that
provided or must have the provided ferrite core attached. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of the class B Part 15 of FCC rules.
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice for customers in European countries
ACHTUNG
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Bestimmungen der EG-Direktive 87/308/EEC
zur Störungsunterdrückung. Lärmemission kleiner 70 dBA
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Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions when installing and
operating the LS-30:
• Do not allow your fingers, hair, or clothing into the film
insertion slot
Do not insert your fingers, hair, or clothing into the film insertion slot on the front of the scanner when the power is on and a
film adaptor is in place. Doing so could result in injury.
• Do not disassemble
The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage.
Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fire or electric
shock. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair.
• Do not modify
Do not modify the equipment. Doing so could cause fire or
electric shock.
• Do not place heavy objects on the scanner
• Place on a stable surface
Do not use the equipment on an unstable surface or on a surface
which is not horizontal. This could cause the equipment to fall,
resulting in injury.
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• Do not drop
Do not subject the equipment to strong shocks, as this could
cause malfunction or breakage. Note that the scanning unit
contains glass parts; if the scanner is dropped, care should be
taken to avoid contact with broken glass.
• Keep clean
Use a dry cloth to remove any dirt from metal sections of the
scanner and their surroundings. Using the equipment when dirty
could cause fire.
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• Do not place foreign objects inside the scanner
Do not allow foreign objects of any kind into the unit. If
flammable objects, metal, or water come in contact with the
interior of the scanner, malfunction, fire, or electric shock could
result.
• Do not place vases, flowerpots, cups, cosmetics, vessels containing chemicals or water, or small metal articles on top of the
equipment. Should such articles or their contents fall into the
equipment, fire, electric shock or malfunction could result.
• Exposing the scanner to volatile substances such as alcohol,
benzine, thinner, or pesticides could cause malfunction, fire, or
electric shock.
• If foreign substances or water should find their way into the
equipment, turn off the power immediately, unplug the power
cord and contact your dealer or nearest Nikon service office.
Continued use could result in fire, electric shock or malfunction.
Particular care is advised in households with small children.
• When not using for an extended period
When not using the equipment for an extended period, remove
any film that may be in the adapters and take the adapters out of
the adapter slot. Turn off the equipment and unplug the power
cord. To prevent the accumulation of dust inside the equipment,
close the front cover.
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• When performing routine maintenance
Before performing maintenance, turn the equipment off and
unplug the power cord.
• If you notice smoke or an unusual noise or smell from
the scanner, turn off the power immediately and then unplug
the power cord. Continued use could result in fire or electric
shock. After ensuring that the equipment has stopped smoking,
contact your dealer or Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. DO NOT attempt repairs yourself,
as this would be extremely dangerous.
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When transporting the scanner
The LS-30 is for use only in the country of sale. Nikon will not be
held responsible for consequences resulting from use overseas.
The scanning mechanism must be locked in its home position for
transport within the country. To return the scanning mechanism
its home position, remove any adapters from the adapter slot and
then turn the scanner on. The status LED will blink while the
scanning mechanism returns to the home position. Wait until the
status LED glows steadily, then turn off and unplug the scanner.
Place the guard in the adapter slot as shown below, sliding it in until
it contacts the back of the slot.
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Remove the transport locking screws from the rear panel and screw
them into the holes provided in the side panel and the mouth of the
adapter slot (the hole in the mouth of the slot should align with the
hole in the guard). Close the front cover and pack the scanner and
adapters in the original packing material for transport.
✔ Caution: Do not transport the scanner without first locking the
scanning mechanism with the transport lock screws. Moving the
scanner without the lock screws in place could damage the mechanism.
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Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material which has been
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punishable by
law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities,
government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or
post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions
of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks,
gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets,
except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided
for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
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• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such
as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings,
movies, and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for
personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use.
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Contents
Contents
Safety Precautions.................................................................iv
1. Overview ............................................................... 1
2. Parts and Accessories......................................... 3
2.1 What’s in the Box..........................................................3
2.2 Parts of the LS-30.........................................................4
3. Setup ..................................................................... 5
3.1 Setting up the LS-30.....................................................5
3.2 Software Installation ...................................................16
4. Scanning............................................................. 21
Appendix: Nikon Scan Controls ...................... 31
Menus, Tabs, and Information Displays ...............................31
Buttons..................................................................................32
Control Drawers....................................................................33
Preferences ..........................................................................35
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1. Overview
1. Overview
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS-30 scanner for 35 mm
film. The LS-30 is a high-speed, high-resolution scanner capable of
producing images suited to a wide variety of tasks, including desktop publishing, design, and multi-media publishing. Its modular
design allows you to change from scanning 35 mm slides to scanning 35 mm strip film “on the fly.” An adapter for scanning IX240
film is available separately. The LS-30 uses a high-speed SCSI
interface for connection to computers running Mac OS System
Software 7.1 or later, Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0 or
later.
The scanner driver software provided with your scanner, Nikon Scan
2.1, offers sophisticated pre-scan editing of images, including
precise color correction, contrast, and brightness adjustment. Nikon
Scan can be launched from any TWAIN-compliant application
under Windows or from any application that supports Adobe
Photoshop
Scan can also be used as a “stand-alone” application, allowing you to
save scanned images to disk without the help of another application.
plug-ins (version 4.0 or higher) on the Macintosh. Nikon
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The user’s manuals for the LS-30 and Nikon Scan are divided into
three parts. This User’s Guide offers a brief introduction to setting
up the scanner and scanning images using Nikon Scan. More
detailed reference manuals for the scanner and for Nikon Scan are
provided on CD-ROM. To read these manuals you will need to
install the Adobe Acrobat Reader software included on the reference CD. In addition, a one-page Fast Track Guide is provided for
experienced users who want to get started with the minimum of
instruction. Where appropriate, this guide will refer readers to the
reference manuals or Fast Track Guide for more information.
References to the manuals on CD are indicated by a icon in the
margin, references to the Fast Track Guide by a icon.
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1. Overview
The chapters that follow provide a step-by-step guide to installing
your scanner and using Nikon Scan to scan 35 mm slides or strip
film. The next chapter, Parts and Accessories, lists the things you
should find packaged with your LS-30 and names the parts of the
scanner. This is followed by “Setup,” which guides you through the
process of connecting your scanner to a computer and installing
Nikon Scan. “Scanning” outlines the steps involved in using Nikon
Scan to scan slides and strip film. A separate reference section lists
the controls available in Nikon Scan. We hope that you find this
manual useful.
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2. Parts and Accessories
2. Parts and Accessories
This chapter lists the items you should find packaged with your LS30 and names the parts of the scanner.
2.1 What’s in the Box
Purchasers of the LS-30 should find that the package contains the
items listed below. Should you find that anything is missing or
damaged, contact your retailer immediately.
LS-30 Scanner main
body (1)
Scanner software CD-ROM
for Windows and
Macintosh (1)
Reference CD containing
manuals and Adobe
Acrobat Reader (1)
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MA-20 SLIDE MOUNT
ADAPTER (1)
Power cable (1)
(shape of cable depends on
country of sale)
Note: US customers should also find that the
package contains a SCSI cable. Customers in
other countries should find a ferrite core for
attachment to a SCSI cable. See the reference
manual for details.
FH-2 strip-film
holder for MA-20 (1)
User’s Guide
“Open Me First” envelope (1)
Fast Track
SA-20 STRIP FILM
ADAPTER (1)
Film tray for SA-20
(1) (this manual)
guide (1)
(1)
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2. Parts and Accessories
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SCSI SCSI
SCSI NB
TERMINATOR
OFF ON
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
100–240V~
0.3–0.2A
50/60 Hz
2.2 Parts of the LS-30
On/off switch
(on side of
scanner)
Guard
Status LED
Adapter
slot
Transport
locking screw
Feet (used when scanner
is on its base)
Holders for
locking screws
Sliding
cover
Feet (used
when scanner is on its
side)
Transport
locking screw
Female half-pitch 50-pin
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SCSI connectors (2)
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AC connector
Termination
on/off switch
SCSI ID
selection
switch
3. Setup
This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of setting
up the LS-30 and installing Nikon Scan.
3.1 Setting up the LS-30
This section outlines the steps involved in connecting the LS-30 to a
computer. Before using your scanner, you will need to complete the
following steps:
• select a suitable location for the scanner
• remove the transport locking screws
• connect the power and SCSI cables
• set the SCSI ID
Step 1—Choose a location for the scanner
Before connecting the LS-30 to your computer, choose a flat, stable
location for it, free from vibration and dust. Do not install your
scanner where:
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• it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight
• it would be subject to condensation or drastic
changes in temperature
• it would be subject
to radio interference
from other electronic
devices
• the temperature
exceeds 35ºC (95ºF)
or falls below 10ºC
(50ºF)
• other objects would block the scanner’s vents
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3. Setup
The scanner has feet both on its base and on one side, making it
possible to place the scanner either on its base or on its side. When
installing the scanner, leave enough space free for ease of operation.
There should be at least 5 cm (2″) of space above the unit, and 10
cm (4″) behind. Space requirements are illustrated below.
When installing the scanner on its base
✔ Caution: The scanner must be installed with the feet down, as
shown in the illustrations on these pages. Do not store or operate
the scanner in any other orientation.
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