Reflecta x4-scan User Manual

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Table of Content s

1. Precaution .................................................................2

2. Preparation................................................................5

z S tandard Accessories.....................................5

z Part Names.....................................................6

z Installing the Battery Pack..............................8

z Charging the Battery Pack………………........9

3. Place Film/ Slide Into The Holder............................ 11

4. Using the reflecta x4-S can......................................12

5. Playback Mode........................................................18

6. Delete Mode............................................................19

7. To Link the Card to Computer..................................21

8. Edit the Pictures.......................................................24

9. Appendix………………………..……………...………31

z Specifications................................................31

z Icon & Indicators...........................................32

z System Requirements...................................33

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a reflect a x4-Scan.
Please take a moment to read through t his manual. Its
contents will send you on an educational journey into your
recorder multiple capabilities.

1. Precaution

Before using reflecta x4-Scan, please ensure that you
read and understand the safety precautions d escribed
below. Always ensure that the reflecta x4-Scan is
operated correctly.

• Never operate reflecta x4-Scan inside of an aircraft
or anywhere else wh ere operation of such d evices i s
restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious
accident.

• Do not try to open the case of reflecta x4-Scan or
attempt to modify reflecta x4-Scan 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 x4-Scan away from water and other
liquids. Do not use reflecta x4-Scan with wet hands.
Never use reflecta x4-Scan in the rain or snow.
Moisture creates the danger of fire and electri c
shock.

• Keep reflecta x4-Scan and its accessories out of the
reach of children and animals to prevent accidents
or damage to the reflecta x4-Scan.

If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from
reflecta x4-Scan, turn the power off immediately. Take
reflecta x4-Scan to the nearest authorized service
center for repair. Never attempt to repair reflecta
x4-Scan on your own.

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• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use
of power sources not expressly recommended for
reflecta x4-Scan may lead to overheating, distortion
of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other
hazards.

• reflecta x4-Scan may become slightly warm during
use. This does not indicate malfunction.

• If the exterior of reflecta x4-Scan needs cleaning,
wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and fou nd to comply with
the limits for a Class B Digitize device, p ursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interfere nce 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 radi o

technician for help.

CAUTION

To comply with the limits for a Class B Digitize 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

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St andard Accessories

reflecta x4-Scan QOG CD

Slide Holder Negative Holder

Clean brush USB cable

Adaptor Lithium Battery

(Optional)

Part Names

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Note: We suggest using bundled brush to insert into the reflecta

x4-Scan slot and clean the glass surface periodically to produce
a clear image. Please make sure your film negatives/ mounted
slides and cover trays are clean before inserting into the reflecta
x4-Scan as well. Dust or dirt from the negatives and cover trays
will affect the quality of your scanned images.

Installing the Battery Pack

1. Open the battery compartment cover by lightly
pressing and sliding it back as shown.

2. Insert the supplied battery. Make sure the battery
label is facing upwards and the (+ and -) ends of the
battery match to the polarities indicated in the battery
compartment.

3. Snap the cover back into place.

Battery power status

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Charging the Battery Pack

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The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase
and therefore needs to be charged before use. If the
battery charge becomes low while you are using the
copier, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as
possible.

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment
(see page 8)

2. You may charge the battery in 2 ways:

(a) Plug the USB mini B of the supplied USB cable to

the USB port of the copier, and plug the other USB
end into the USB port of your computer/notebook.

Please charge the battery at least 5.5~6 hours

prior to your first use.

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(b) Plug the USB mini B of the supplied AC adaptor

(optional) to the USB port of the copier, and plug
the adaptor to the power outlet.

Please charge the battery at least 2.5~3 hours

3. Red LED will light on during charging. When the
battery pack is fully charged, the red LED light will be
off and you may disconnect the charging conne ctions.

Status LED:
Red: The Image Copier is OFF, the battery is charging.
Purple: The Image Copier is ON, the battery is charged

simultaneously.

Blue: The Image Copier is ON, the battery is not charged

or no battery is loaded.

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3. Place Film/ Slide Into The Holder

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1. Keep the glossy surface in the upward direction.

Open the negative/ positive slide holder as Illustrated.

2. Put a negative film/ positive slide into holder as
shown.

3. Close the holder and please make sure the holder
close properly.

4. Using the reflecta x4-Scan

1. Insert SD card into the SD card slot first.

2. Press Power button to power on.

Press Power button to power off if you do not want to
use the Image Copier.

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3. Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the

slot according to the ▲or ● sign shown on the
Image Copier and film holder.

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(Insert through front entrance)

(Insert through rear entrance)

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You can adjust the location of the film by moving the
film holder; the film holder can be moved in both
directions.

Keep your picture in the rectangular white frame,
improper adjustment of picture may copy the black
edges of the film holder.

If the black edge of a slide film is on top or bottom of
the LCD display, tilt the copier forward or backward
will eliminate the black edge.

You may crop away the black edges later by the
software. (please refer to p age 23 edit the pictures
section 1.4 crop)

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4. To select film type on the screen.

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Press Film Type button for selection.
135 positive (slide)
135 negative
135 black & white

Note: Improper selection of Film type may not get good

result.

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5. Press Copy button to convert picture to Digitize image.

To get the best Digitize image wait for the image display

on the LCD screen to adjust the brightness until it
becomes stable. It normally take 3~4 seconds,
depending on the brightness of your film.

Note: For power saving the copier will automatically turns

to sleep condition if you are not using it for more
than 3 minutes. You may wake up the copier by
pressing any one of the button.
If the copier is not using for more than 6 minutes it
will turn off automatically.

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6. Moving the film holder for next.

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7. Press Flip button to reverse image to 180

degrees. In case the slide is accidenta lly loaded into the

film holder in an up side down direction.

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5. Playback Mode

1. Press Playback button for playback Digitizeize image.

2. Press UP button to forward reviewin g.
Press DOWN button for backward reviewing.

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6. Delete Mode

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1. Under Playback Mode

Press Delete button once to delete current image.

2. Press Delete button twice to delete all images.

3. Press Delete button three times to format SD card.

Note: Formatting SD card will delete all the files in the

card. Download your files in the SD card into your
computer before the SD card is formatted.

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7. To Link the Card to Computer

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1. Plug the USB cable to copier and computer properly.

2. Turn power on.

3. Press the Up button to select “SD to PC” to YES,

then press the OK button for confirmation.

4. To active bundled software-MediaImpression, the

images saved in SD card will be import to you computer
automatically for reviewing.

Please copy the images from SD card to the designated

folder or album of your computer.

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Note:
Bundled MediaImpression is only for images editing
purpose.
The Acquire function is for Film Scanner/ Photo Scanner
without TFT display.

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8. Edit The Pictures

First, click on the picture to select, and then use the
ArcSoft MediaImpression 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 set s of cont rols:

1. Adjust

1.1 Enhance

The Enhance feature includes two types of controls:

- Auto Enhance

Click the “Auto Enhance” button to impro ve 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

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This feature is designed to fix Digitize 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 right to ma ke 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 mist ake 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.
How to use the crop function:

1. Choose the crop orientation (po rtrait 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 proportion.

3. Resize the crop rectangl e 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 mist ake or don’t like the
result.

1.5 Straighten

This feature enables you to fix photos that appear to be
tilted.

How to use Straighten:

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1. Move the slider (or click the rotate buttons) until the
photo appears straight.

2. Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and
horizontal reference.

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 det ails, 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 o r decrease the
amount of blur.

4. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you
do not.

Saving Your Result s

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 are a 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.

4. Paint over the blemish. The area will be concealed.

5. Click “Undo” if you make a mist ake 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 pai nt
over the telephone pole. Do not release the mouse
button until the job is done. The sky will be cloned into
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4. Click “Undo” if you make a mist ake 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 an d 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 belo w
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 dra g the
sliders below to change the line width and transparency.

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 erase r size and effect.

3. Clipboard

Clip the pictures by selecting Rectangular, Elliptical,
Freehand, Magic want and Magnetic.

Note: For more detailed information, please refer to the
[Help section] of program.

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9. Appendix

Specifications

Image Sensor 1/2.5” inch 5 mega CMOS

sensor,5.17Mega pixels
Preview and review 2.4” color LCD display
Lens Sp ecification F=6.4, f=12.36mm 2G2P
Color Balance Automatic
Exposure Control Automatic
Support film size
auto cropping

135 film (36mm x 24mm)

Support film type
auto converting

Slide

Color Negative Film

Black & White Negative Film
Focus Range Fixed focus
PC interface USB 2.0
Image Format 135 Film 3:2 ratio
Light Source 3 white LED
Power From USB port,

Li-ion 3.7V / 800mAh battery,
Dimension

16.5(H) X10 (W) X9.6 (L) cm

Bundled Software ArcSoft Medialmpression
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Icons & Indicators

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Battery Full Delete One

Battery 2/3 Delete All

Battery 1/3

Format SD
card

Battery Empty Yes

Slide No

Color Film Card Error

B/W Film Card Full
Availablenumber

take in SD card

Card Lock

Playback Mode

PC-SDcard
selection

Wait

PC-SDcard
Link

PC System Requirements

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
z Windows

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XP Service Pack II / Vista™, 32/64 bits

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 up

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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