Silvercrest KH 2610 Operating instructions

■ NEGATIVE DIGITISER

Negative Digitiser Cyfrowy skaner do negatywów Filmszkenner

KOMPERNASS GMBH ⋅ BURGSTRASSE 21 ⋅ D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: KH2610 08/2009-V3

Operating instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Használati utasítás

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Operating instructions .........................................................5

Instrukcja obsługi ..............................................................33

Használati utasítás ...........................................................61

Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Information for these

operating instructions . . . . . 6

Limited liability . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic safety instructions . . . 9

Setting up and connecting to

the power supply . . . . . . . . . 10

Safety information . . . . . . 10

Package contents and

transport inspection . . . . . 11

Disposal of the packaging . . . 11 Requirements for the

set-up location . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting to a computer . . . . . 12

Operating components

(see fold-out sides) . . . . . . . . 21

The ArcSoft PhotoImpression

6 programme . . . . . . . . . . 21

Handling and operation . . . 22

Inserting ﬁ lm strips . . . . . . 22

Inserting slides . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme . 23

Scanning with the ArcSoft Photo-

Impression 6 programme . . . .23

After use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Safety information . . . . . . 27

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 27

Safety information . . . . . . 28

Malfunction causes and

remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Storage/Disposal . . . . . . . . . 29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Disposing of the device . . 29

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Technical data . . . . . . . . . 30

Note regarding the EG conformity declaration . . . 31

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Importer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Introduction

Preface

Dear customer, by purchasing the negative digitiser KH 2610 you have decided on

a quality product from SilverCrest which, in terms of technology and functionality, meets the most up-to-date development standards.

Read the information included here so that you can quickly familiarize yourself with your device and thus make full use of its functions.

We wish you a great deal of enjoyable use.

Information for these operating instructions

These operating instructions are a component of the negative digitiser KH 2610 (henceforth designated as the device) and supplies you with important information for intended use, safety and connection as well as operation of the device.

The operating instructions must be constantly kept available close to the device. They are to be read and used by anyone assigned to the operation and repairing of the device.

Keep these operating instructions and hand them over with the device to any future owners.

Introduction

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Introduction

This documentation is copyright protected. Any copying and/or printing, including partial copying/printing, as

well as reproductions of the diagrams, even in an altered state is only allowed with written permission from the manufacturer.

Limited liability

All technical information, data and information for connection and operation, contained in these operating instructions correspond to the latest at the time of printing and, to the best of our knowledge, take into account our previous experience and know-how.

No claims can be derived from the details, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions.

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe the instructions, improper use, inappropriate repairs, making unauthorized changes or for using unapproved replacement parts.

Warnings

In the current operation instructions the following warnings are used:

WARNING

A warning of this danger level signiﬁ es a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided it can lead to injuries.

The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal

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injuries.

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IMPORTANT

A warning of this danger level signiﬁ es possible property damage.

If the situation is not avoided it can lead to property damage.

The directives in this warning are there to avoid property

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damage.

NOTICE

A notice signiﬁ es additional information that assists in the ► handling of the device.

Proper use

This device is intended exclusively for the non-commercial use of scanning and digitizing ﬁ lm negatives and slides.

This device is not intended for any other use or for uses beyond those mentioned.

WARNING

Danger from unintended use!

Danger can come from the device if used for unintended purposes and/or other types of use.

Use the device exclusively for intended purposes. ► Observe the procedures described in these operating instruc- ►

tions.

Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not be excepted.

The operator alone bears liability.

Introduction

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Safety

In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding handling of the device.

This device complies with the statutory safety regulations. Improper use can lead to personal injury and property damage.

Basic Safety Instructions

For safe handling of the device observe the following safety information:

Before use check the device for visible external damage. Do not put

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into operation a device that is damaged or has been dropped. Damaged cables or connections should be replaced by authorized

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qualiﬁ ed persons or by the customer service department. Persons who, due to their physical, intellectual or motor abilities,

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are incapable of operating the device safely may only use the device under supervision or direction from a responsible person.

Only permit children to use the device under supervision.

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Repairs should only be carried out by authorized specialist com- ■ panies or by the customer service department. Incorrect repairs can result in signiﬁ cant dangers for the user. In addition warranty claims become void.

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A repair to the device during the warranty period may only be ■

carried out by a cutomer service department authorized by the manufacturer otherwise no additional warranty claims can be considered for subsequent damages.

Defective components may only be replaced with original replace-

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ment parts. Only by using original replacement parts can you guarantee that the safety requirements are complied with.

Do not carry out any unauthorised recontructions or alterations to

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the device. Protect the device from moisture and liquid penetration.

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Do not operate the device in the vicinity of open ﬂ ames. ■

Setting up and connecting

Safety instructions

WARNING

Personal injury and property damage can occur during initial operation of the device!

Observe the following safety information to avoid danger:

Packaging material should not be used as a play thing.

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There is a risk of suﬀ ocation!

Setting up and connecting

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Setting up and connecting

Package contents and transport inspection

The device is delivered with the following components as standard:

Scanner ● Slide holder ● Film negative holder ● Programme and driver CD ● Cleaning brush ● Operating instructions ●

NOTICE

Check the contents to make sure everything is there and for ► visible damage.

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If the contents are not complete or are damaged due to defective packaging or through transportation contact the service hotline (see warranty card).

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging protects the device from transport damage. The packaging materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable.

The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw material and reduces generated waste. Dispose of packaging material that is no longer needed according to the regionally established regulations.

NOTICE

If possible preserve the device's original packaging during ► the warranty period so that in the case of a warranty claim you can package the device properly for return.

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Setting up and connecting

Requirements for the set-up location

For safe and faultless operation of the device the set-up location must fulﬁ ll the following provisions:

The device must be placed on a ﬁ rm, ﬂ at and level surface.

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Do not place the device in a hot, wet or very damp environment or ■ in the vicinity of ﬂ ammable materials.

Place the device so that it is not subjected to direct sunlight.

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Connecting to a computer

System prerequisites

You will need a computer with a vacant USB port and with the

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operating system Windows® XP, Windows® Vista or Windows® 7 from the Microsoft® corporation.

Installation of the drivers and the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme

NOTICE

In these operating instructions only the programme sections ► are described that you will need for scanning your slides and/or ﬁ lm negatives. You can ﬁ nd further information in the programme's on-line help.

The illustrations and descriptions refer to the operating system ► Microsoft® Windows® Vista. The illustration depictions can diﬀ er, depending on the display settings, with other operating systems.

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Setting up and connecting

Insert the supplied programme and driver CD into your computer's  CD drive.

The window "Automatic playback" will be displayed.

Click on the button "run autorun.exe".  The installation begins and the start window is displayed.

NOTICE

If you have switched oﬀ the autostart function and the installation ► process does not begin automatically you can start the installation process by double clicking on the ﬁ le "autorun.exe" in the CD's main directory.

Click on the button "Scanner driver".  Click on the button "Allow" in the Vista user account settings 

window.

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Setting up and connecting

The driver installation is applied and the installation programme conﬁ gured.

The welcome window of the installation programme is displayed.

Click on the button "Next >".  The window "Ready to Install the Program" is displayed.

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Click on the button "Install"  The driver will now be installed. The installation progress will be

displayed.

The display will show that the installation has been completed.

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Setting up and connecting

Click on the button "Finish" to exit the installation wizard.  The start window will be displayed again.

Click on the button "Arcsoft Software" to install the "ArcSoft Photo-

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Impression 6“ programme. Click on the button "Continue" in the Vista user account settings

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window. The window for language selection will be displayed.

Select the desired language and click on the button "OK".  The installation wizard will be conﬁ gured.

The start window of the installation wizard will be displayed.

Click on the button "Continue >".  The window "License agreement" will be displayed.

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Setting up and connecting

Click on the button "Yes".  The window for the selection of the installation directory will be

displayed.

Select the desired installation directory and click on the button  "Continue >".

The window for the selection of the programme folders (Entry in the Windows start menu) will be displayed.

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Setting up and connecting

Select the desired programme folder and click on the button  "Continue >".

The programme will be installed and the installation progress will be displayed.

The window "Associated ﬁ le formats" will be displayed.

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Setting up and connecting

Select the ﬁ le format that is to be associated with the programme  and click on the button "Continue >".

The display will show that the installation has been completed.

Click on the button "Finish".  The start window will be displayed again.

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Click on the button "Exit Installation" to exit the installation programme.

Connection

Connect the USB cable

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When the device is connected for the ﬁ rst time the window "New hardware found" will be shown.

to a USB port on your computer.

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Setting up and connecting

Click on the button "Search for and install driver software  (Recommended).

Click on the button "Continue" in the Vista user account settings

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window. All necessary drivers will be installed.

NOTICE

If you want to connect the device to another USB port the ► window "Device software installation" will be displayed.

Click on the button "Completion of the software installation ► (Recommended)".

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Operating components

Operating components (see foldout sides)

LED PWR

COPY button.

Slot for ﬁ lm and/or slide holders.

USB connection cable.

Film holder.

Slide holder.

Cleaning brush

The ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme

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Handling and operation

1 Menu bar

2 Toolbar 3 File extent

NOTICE

In the ﬁ le extent only subdirectory and programme processed ►

ﬁ les will be displayed. 4 Status bar 5 File directory tree

Handling and operation

In this chapter you receive important information for the handling and operation of the device.

Inserting ﬁ lm strips

Release the fastener on the front of the ﬁ lm holder  the holder.

Insert the ﬁ lm strip into the holder correctly orientated.

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Close the holder making sure that the cover locks into place. 

Inserting slides

Release the fastener on the front of the slide holder  the holder.

Insert a maximum of 3 framed slides, correctly orientated, into

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the holder. Close the holder making sure that the cover locks into place.

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and open

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Handling and operation

Starting the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme

Start the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme by double clicking  on the programme icon on the desktop or select the corresponding input from the start menu.

Scanning with the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme

Connect the device. The LED  PWR lights up. Start the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 programme.

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Click on the button "Open photo" in the icon bar and then on the  menu input "Receive from ﬁ lm scanner".

The device will be automatically calibrated with the ﬁ rst programme start after installation.

In the displayed informations window click on the button "OK"  to start calibration.

The calibration progress will be displayed.

After completion of the calibration the programme window will be displayed.

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Handling and operation

The window "Capture from scanner" will be displayed.

Carry out the necessary settings:  File format, quality (only with JPG ﬁ les), memory location, ﬁ lm

type, colour depth, scan resolution

NOTICE

JPG ﬁ les can only be generated with a colour depth of 24 bits. ►

Click on the button "Capture".  The window "OVT Scanner" will be displayed.

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Handling and operation

Slide the holder with the ﬁ lm strips and/or slides to be scanned  into the slot 3 on the device until it locks into place.

The scan motif will be displayed in the preview ﬁ eld (3).

NOTICE

A holder that has been inserted into the device cannot be ►

pulled out again, it has to be pushed completely through the

device.

Adjust the holder, if required, until the scan motif is displayed

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optimally in the preview window. Set, if required, the brightness and the colour settings by pressing

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on the "Colour/Brightness" button. A settings window will be opened.

Click on to increase the brightness and/or the corresponding pigment content and on to decrease the brightness and/or corresponding pigment content.

NOTICE

When scanning negatives with ► the brightness/pigment con-

tent will be decreased and with they will be increased.

Click on the button "Exit" to exit the settings.

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Handling and operation

Press the button COPY 2 on the device or click on the button "Snap Shot". The image will be scanned and be displayed in the scan ﬁ eld. Additionally a miniature image will be displayed in the ﬁ eld (1).

Repeat these steps to scan further images and buﬀ er in the main

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memory.

NOTICE

A maximum of 12 images can be buﬀ ered. When scanning ►

the 13th image the following notice appears:

"Please transfer images before next scan"

Save the images before you continue scanning. ►

Hold down the button "Strg" and in the preview ﬁ eld (1) highlight  the images that you want to save as ﬁ les. Highlighted images will be displayed with a green frame.

Click on the button "Transfer". The scanned images will be saved

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as ﬁ les. The ﬁ le name comprises of the current system date and a serial three digit number.

After Use

Remove the ﬁ lm/negative holder by pushing it completely  through the device.

Remove the USB cable

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from the USB port of your computer.

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Troubleshooting

Cleaning

Safety instructions

IMPORTANT

Possible damage to the device

Penetrating moisture can lead to damaging of the device.

Make sure when you are cleaning the device that no moisture

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gets inside in order to avoid irreparable damage to it.

Cleaning

Clean the housing exclusively with a soft damp cloth and a mild ■ dishwashing liquid.

Clean the surface of the scanner lens inside of the device with ■ a cleaning brush 7. For this slide the cleaning brush with the cleaning surface downwards into the slot 3.

Troubleshooting

In this chapter you will receive important information for malfunction localization and remedies. Observe the instructions in order to avoid danger and damage.

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Troubleshooting

Safety instructions

WARNING

Observe the following safety information to avoid danger and property damage:

Repairs to electronic devices may only be carried out by spe-

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cialists who have been trained by the manufacturer. Consider-

able danger to the consumer and damage to the device can

occur as a result of incorrect repairs.

Malfunction causes and remedies

The following table will help with localizing and remedying minor malfunctions:

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

LED does not light up

Poor image quality

The device is not connected correctly.

Dust on the scanner lens.

Dust on the ﬁ lm and/or the slide

NOTICE

If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned methods ►

please contact customer service.

Connect the device.

Clean the scanner lens.

Clean the ﬁ lm and/or the slide.

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