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Table of Contents
1. Precaution .................................................................2
2. Preparation................................................................5
z S tandard Accessories.....................................5
z Part Names.....................................................6
3. Install the Software....................................................7
z Installing the Software in Windows.................7
z Installing the Soft ware in Mac.........................8
4. Place Film/ Slide Into The Holder..............................9
5. Using the reflecta RubyScan...................................10
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6. Edit The Pictures.....................................................15
z Adjust..........................................................15
z Retouch.......................................................19
z Clipboard.....................................................21
7. Appendix .................................................................22
z Specifications................................................22
z System Requirements..................................23
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a reflecta RubyScan.
Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its
contents will send you on an educational journey into your
scanner multiple capabilities.
1. Precaution
Before using reflecta RubyScan, please ensure that you
read and understand the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the reflecta RubyScan is
operated correctly.
• Never operate reflecta RubyScan inside of an
aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such
devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk
of serious accident.
• Do not try to open the case of reflecta RubyScan or
attempt to modify reflecta RubyScan in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of
electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and
repairs should be performed only by authorized
service providers .
• Keep reflecta RubyScan away from water and other
liquids. Do not use reflecta RubyScan with wet
hands. Never use reflecta RubyScan in the rain or
snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electric shock.
• Keep reflecta RubyScan and its accessories out of
the reach of children and animals to prevent
accidents or damage to the reflecta RubyScan.
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If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from
reflecta RubyScan, turn the power off immediately.
Take reflecta RubyScan to the nearest authorized
service center for repair. Never attempt to repair
reflecta RubyScan on your own.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use
of power sources not expressly recommended for
reflecta RubyScan may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shoc k or
other hazards.
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• reflecta RubyScan may become slightly warm
during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
• If the exterior of reflecta RubyScan needs cleaning,
wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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FCC Notice
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. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. 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 on the off,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more the following suggestion.
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the distance between the equipment and
the receiver.
z Connect the equipment to a different power outlet
other than the one where the receiver is connected.
z Consult an experienced television or radio
technician for help.
CAUTION
To comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must
only be installed on comput er equipment certified to
comply with the Class B limits.
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2. Preparation
St andard Accessories
Reflecta RubyScan Manual CD
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Slide Holder Film Holder
110 Film Holder Clean brush
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Part Names
Note: We strongly suggest using a clean, dry, non-alcohol cotton
swab to insert into the reflecta RubyScan slot and clean the
glass surface periodica lly to produce a clear image. Please
make sure your film negatives/ mounted slides and cover trays
are clean before inserting into the reflecta RubyScan as well.
Dust or dirt from the negative s and cover trays will affect the
quality of your scanned images.
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3. Install the Software
This scanner is support by Microsoft Vide Class and plug
& play directly without driver.
To use the scanner you must install ArcSoft
MediaImpression in advance.
Inst alling the Software in Windows
1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and
the installation CD menu should appear.
2. When you see the following screen, choose “ArcSoft
MediaImpression” to install the software.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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4. The installed sof t ware will automatically create a
MediaImpression logo on your desktop.
5. Restart the computer.
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Inst alling the Software in Mac
1. Insert the instal lation C D into the CD-ROM drive and
click CD icon.
2. Click” MediaImpression Installer”
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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4. Place Film/ Slide Into The Holder
1. Open the negative/ positive slide holder as Illustrated.
2. Put a negative film/ positive slide/ 110 film into holder
as shown.
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3. Close the holder and pleas e mak e sure the holder
close properly.
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5. Using the reflecta RubyScan
1. Plug the USB cable of reflecta RubyScan to computer
properly. Once connected the power LED light will be
blue.
2. Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the
slot as shown.
(Insert through front entrance)
You can adjust the location of the film by moving the
film holder; the film holder can be moved in both
directions.
(Insert through rear entrance)
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3. Click on the MediaImpression icon on the des k top
and you will see the following.
4. Click “Get Photo” and choose “Acquire”.
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Select “Acquire from Film Scanner”.
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5. Define your save settings:
a) There a re two formats JPG or TIF for setting.
b) There are four quality levels (Highest/ High/
Normal/ Low) for selection in JPG format.
c) Select the location to save your image.
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d) There are two film size (135 film, 110 film) for
selection. Please choose the size which is your
photo loaded.
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e) Click “OK”.
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6. Click “Capture” to save image to your computer.
7. Moving the film holder and press “Capture” for next film
scan.
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6. Edit The Pictures
First, click on the picture to select, and then use the
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ArcSoft tools to edit the pictures as you like.
Edit
Photo Editing Tools
The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set
of photo enhancement, editing and retouching controls.
The windows can be stretched to provide a large size
view of the active photo. Double click the module’s tool
bar to maximize the window to fill the computer screen.
In addition to the large photo workspace, the Photo
Editing Tools module includes five distinct sets of controls:
1. Adjust
1.1 Enhance
The Enhance feature includes two types of controls:
- Auto Enhance
Click the “Auto Enhance” button to improve the overall
quality of your pictures with a single click.
- Manual Fix
For precise image enhancement control, adjust the
brightness, contrast and sharpen sliders.
How to enhance a photo manually:
1. Move the sliders to adjust the level of brightness,
contrast, saturation, hue and sharpen for adjustment.
2. Use the zoom slider to get a closer look at how the
adjustment affects the photo.
3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you
do not.
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1.2 Color
This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have
unnatural color or appear too dark. It’s also great for fixing
scanned versions of old prints that have faded or whose
colors have changed after many years .
How to fix the color of a photo:
1. Drag the color balance sliders to make the photo color
appear more natural. Add red or yellow to make the
photo warmer. Add blue or green to make the photo
cooler.
2. Drag the Lighter/Darker slider to the left to reveal
details hidden in a dark photo or to the ri ght to make a
faded photo look new again.
3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Clock “Cancel” if
you do not.
1.3 Red-Eye
This feature makes it easy for you to fix a red-eye – a
common problem in flash photography.
There are two ways to fix red-eye:
- Auto Fix
1. Simply click the “Fix Red-Eye” button to automatically
find the fix all red-eye.
2. If not all of the red eye is fixed, use the “Click to Fix”
method.
- Manual Fix
1. Use the zoom slider on the toolbar to zoom in on the
photo.
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2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator to
move over a red eye.
3. Place your cursor directly over the red eye and click.
4. Repeat the process until all the red eyes are fixed.
5. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the
result.
1.4 Crop
This feature enables you to trim photos for a dramatic
effect or cut off the distracting parts of a picture.
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This feature enables you to trim photos for dramatic effect
or cut off the distract ing parts of a picture.
How to use the crop function:
1. Choose the crop orientation (portrait or landscape).
2. Select a fixed proportion for the crop rectangle (4:6,
5:7, 8:10) or choose “Custom” if you want to use a
different pr oportion.
3. Resize the crop rectangle by clicking and dragging
the red lines.
4. Move the crop rectangle into position by clicking and
dragging inside the red box.
5. Click “Crop”. The area inside the rectangle will be
kept, the area outside will be trimmed away.
6. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the
result.
1.5 Straighten
This feature enables you to fix photos that appear to be
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How to use Straighten:
1. Move the slider (or click the rotate buttons) until the
photo appears straight.
2. Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and
horizontal ref erence.
3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you
do not.
1.6 Blur Background
This feature can be used in subtle way – to tone down
un-important backgrou nd details, or for dramatic ef fect- by
making the main subject of a photo “pop out” of the
picture.
How to use the Blur Background function:
1. With your cursor, trace a line around the person or
object you want to strand out. When you release the
mouse button, the area outside the traced line will
become slightly blurred.
2. Drag the first slider to make the transition between the
blurred and non-blurred area sharp or smooth.
3. Drag the second slider to increase or decrease the
amount of blur.
4. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you
do not.
Saving Your Results
When you’re done editing a photo, click “Save as” to save
your results. You can choose to overwrite the original file
or save a new one.
Click “Close” to exit the Photo Editing Module.
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2. Retouch
2.1 Healing Brush
The Healing Brush is good for fixing dust, scratches and
removing skin blemishes.
How to use the Healing Brush to fix a skin blemish:
1. Establish a source point for the Healing Brush by
holding the Shift key and clicking on an area of the
skin that is close in color and texture to the area you
want to heal.
2. Use the zoom control to zoom in on the blemish.
3. Adjust the size of the healing brush so the cursor
(circle) is only slightly larger than the blemish.
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4. Paint over the blemish. The area will be concealed.
5. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the
result.
2.2 Clone
The Clone tool is good for the removing unwanted
elements from a photo. It can also be used for a fun ef fect,
like moving a nose from one person t another.
How to use the Clone tool to remove a telephone pole
from the background of a photo:
1. Establish a source point for the Clone tool by holding
the Shift key and clicking on an area of the sky that
you want to use to paint over the telephone pole.
2. Adjust the brush size so the cursor (circle) is only
slightly larger than the widest part of the telephone
pole.
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3. Click and hold your mouse button and carefully paint
over the telephone pole. Do not release the mouse
button until the job is done. The sky will be cloned into
place.
4. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the
result.
2.3 Lighten/Darken
The Light/Darken tool is good for adjusting specific areas
of a photo.
2.4 Smudge
Simulate the smearing of wet paint. Please click and drag
the sliders below to change the brush size and sharpness.
2.5 Sharpen
Sharpen blurry areas. Click and drag the sliders below to
change the brush size and transparency.
2.6 Blur
Smooth out rough areas. Click and drag the sliders below
to change the brush size and intensity.
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2.7 Paint Brush
Allows you to “paint” on your image when you click and
drag the mouse. Click and drag the sliders below to
change the brush size and transparency.
2.8 Line
Draw a straight line in the photo. Click and drag the
sliders below to change the line width and transparency.
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2.9 Eraser
Simulate an eraser, removing the image painting by
paintbrush and line tools from your photo. Click and drag
the sliders below to change the eraser size and effect.
3. Clipboard
Clip the pictures by selecting Rectangular, Elliptical,
Freehand, Magic want and Magnetic.
Note: For more detail ed information, please refer to the
[Help section] of program.
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7. Appendix
Specifications
Image Sensor 1/4” inch 2 mega CMOS sensor
UVC (Driver Free)
Lens Specification F=2.8, f=3.42, 4P
Color Balance Automatic
Exposure Cont r o l Automatic
Support film size
auto cropping
Support film type
auto converting
Focus Range Fixed focus
PC interface USB 2.0
Scan High Resoluti on 1800dpi(enhances to 3600dpi via
Data Conversion 24 bits R.G.B color ch annel(48
135 film (36mm x 24mm)
110 film (17mm x 13mm)
Slide
Color Negative Film
Black & White Negative Film
interpolation)
bits color depth option in
MediaImpression)
Image Format 135 Film 36mm x 24mm
110 Film 17mm x 13mm
Light Source 3 white LED
System Requirements Support Microsoft Windows XP
32/64bit, Vista 32/64bit,
Mac OSX 10.4.8 or above
Power From USB port
Dimension 7.65(H) X9.25 (W) X10 (H) cm
Bundled Software ArcSoft Medialmpression
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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PC System Requirements
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z Pentium
P4 1.2G processor
z Free USB2.0 port
z 512MB RAM internal memory minimum
z 500MB free hard disk space
z 800 x 600 pixel color monitor
z CD-ROM drive
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z Windows
XP Service Pack II / Vista™, 32/64 bits
Windows OS support UVC device driver since XP
Service Pack 2
Mac System Requirements
z PowerPC G4 800 MHz or Intel processor
z Free USB2.0 port
z 512MB RAM internal memory minimum
z 500MB free hard disk space
z 800 x 600 color monitor
z CD-ROM drive
z Mac 10.4.3 or later
Mac OS support UVC device driver since 10.4.3
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This symbol on the product or in the instructions
means that your electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed at the end of its life separately
from your household waste. There are separate
collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority
or your retailer where you purchased the product.
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