Before reading, unfold both pages containing illustrations and familiarise
yourself with all functions of the device.
Przed przeczytaniem proszę rozłożyć obie strony z ilustracjami, a następnie
proszę zapoznać się z wszystkimi funkcjami urządzenia.
Olvasás előtt kattintson az ábrákat tartalmazó mindkét oldalra és végezetül
ismerje meg a készülék mindegyik funkcióját.
Před čtením si odklopte obě dvě strany s obrázky a potom se seznamte se
všemi funkcemi přístroje.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die beiden Seiten mit den Abbildungen aus und
machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
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PL Instrukcja obsługi Strona 27
HU Használati utasítás Oldal 53
CZ Návod k obsluze Strana 79
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 105
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Index
Introduction . . . . . . . . .2
Information for these
operating instructions . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Limited liability . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Basic Safety Instructions . . . 4
Setting up and
connecting . . . . . . . . . .6
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . 6
Package contents and
transport inspection . . . . . . 6
Disposal of the packaging . 7
Requirements for the set-up
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a computer . 8
Operating components 14
Handling and
operation . . . . . . . . . .14
Insert the negative strip . . . 14
Inserting slides . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting the ArcSoft
MediaImpression 2
programme . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ArcSoft MediaImpression 2
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programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Scanning with the ArcSoft
MediaImpression 2
programme . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .21
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . .22
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 22
Malfunction causes and
remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storage/Disposal . . .23
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disposal of the device . . . 23
Appendix . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical data . . . . . . . . . 24
Note regarding the
conformity declaration . . 25
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Importer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SND 3600 A2
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Introduction
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Information for these operating instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have clearly decided in favor of a quality product.
These operating instructions are a component of the Slide & Negative
Scanner SND 3600 A2 (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.
Copyright
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.
Introduction
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Introduction
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
injuries.
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
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.
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WARNING
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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 instructions.
Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not
be excepted.
The operator alone bears liability.
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 into operation a device that is damaged or has been dropped.
■ Damaged cables or connections should be replaced by authorized
qualifi ed persons or by the customer service department.
Safety
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Safety
■
This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including
children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or defi ciences in experience and/or knowledge unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive
from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
■ 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.
■ A repair to the device during the warranty period may only be
carried out by a customer 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
replacement parts. Only by using original replacement parts can
you guarantee that the safety requirements are complied with.
■ Do not carry out any unauthorised reconstructions or alterations
to the device.
■ Protect the device from moisture and liquid penetration. Do not
place any liquid-fi lled vessels (such as fl ower vases) next to the
appliance.
■ Do not operate the device in the vicinity of open fl ames.
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Setting up and connecting
Setting up and connecting
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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.
There is a risk of suff ocation!
Package contents and transport inspection
The device is delivered with the following components as standard:
▯ Scanner
▯ 1 x Slide magazine
▯ 2 x Negative holder
▯ Programme CD
▯ Cleaning brush
▯ Operating instructions
NOTICE
Check the contents to make sure everything is there and for
►
visible damage.
► If the contents are not complete or are damaged due to
defective packaging or through transportation contact the
service hotline (see the section “Service”).
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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.
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.
■ 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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Setting up and connecting
Connecting to a computer
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System prerequisites
♦ You will need a computer with a vacant USB port and with the
operating system Windows
from the Microsoft® corporation.
Installation of the ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 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® 7. The illustration depictions
can diff er, depending on the display settings, with other
operating systems.
♦ Insert the supplied programme CD into your computer’s CD drive.
The window “Automatic playback” will be displayed.
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XP, Windows® Vista or Windows® 7
♦ Click on the button “run autorun.exe”.
The installation begins and the start window is displayed.
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NOTICE
If you have switched off the autostart function and the installa-
►
tion 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 “Arcsoft Software” to install the “ArcSoft
MediaImpression 2“ programme.
The installation wizard will be confi gured.
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Setting up and connecting
The start window of the installation wizard will be displayed.
♦ Click on the button “Continue>”.
The window “License agreement” will be displayed.
♦ Click on the button “Yes”.
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Setting up and connecting
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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♦ Select the desired programme folder and click on the button
“Continue>”.
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Setting up and connecting
The programme will be installed and the installation progress
will be displayed.
The window “Associated fi le formats” will be displayed.
♦ Select the fi le format that is to be associated with the programme
and click on the button “Continue >”.
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The display will show that the installation has been completed.
♦ Click on the button “Finish”.
The start window will be displayed again.
♦ Click on the button “Exit Installation” to exit the installation
programme.
Connection
♦ Connect the USB cable 4 to a USB port on your computer.
The computer recognizes the new hardware and starts the
automatic driver installation.
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Operating components/Handling …
Operating components
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LED PWR
2
SCAN button
3
Insert slot for the negative or slide magazine
4
USB connection cable
5
Film holder
6
Slide magazine
7
Cleaning brush
Handling and operation
In this chapter you receive important information for the handling
and operation of the device.
Insert the negative strip
♦ Release the fastener on the front of the fi lm holder 5 and open
the holder.
♦ Insert the fi lm strip, correctly orientated, into the holder.
♦ Close the holder making sure that the cover locks into place.
Inserting slides
♦ Place the slides, with the sides the right way round, into the
intended slot of the slide magazine 6.
♦ First guide the slide magazine 6, with the viewing window
leading, into the insert slot 3.
By means of the slider, located laterally on the slide magazine
the slides contained in the slots are pushed individually into the
scanner.
6
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♦
For this, fi rst slide the slider away from the scanner to the dead
stop. Then carefully move the slider back towards the scanner.
NOTICE
A slide located in the scanner is thereby removed from the
►
appliance and a new slide is pushed into the visual range of
the scanner.
► Be sure to insert a new slide into the scanner slowly. If this
happens too quickly, then the slide could glide outside the
visual range of the scanner. In this case, you will need to
raise the appliance slightly to the side, so that the slide can
glide back to an optimal position.
♦ When you have decided to fi nish scanning the slides, remove
the slide magazine 6 from the insert slot 3. Remove the
last slide from the bottom of the viewing window of the slide
magazine 6.
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Handling and operation
Starting the ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 programme
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♦ Start the ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 programme by double
clicking on the programme icon on the desktop or select the
corresponding input from the start menu.
ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 programme
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There are four options available:
1. Image: Open an available image on the computer or memory
medium.
2. Capture: For the scanning of new images
3. Simple reproduction: Fast image editing
4. Image editing tools: Detailed image editing
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 online help.
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3
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Handling and operation
Scanning with the ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 programme
♦ Connect the device. The LED PWR lights up.
♦ Start the ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 programme.
♦ Click on the button “Capture”.
When the programme is fi rst started after the installation a calibration and data collection process takes place. Make sure that
no slide or negative holders are inserted into the device.
♦ In the displayed information window click on the button “OK”
to start calibration and data collection. The fi rst calibration and
data collection process can take several minutes.
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
The colour depth is defi ned as 24 Bit. A scan with 1800 DPI
►
has a resolution of 2520 x 1680 Pixel and a scan with
3600 DPI has a resolution of 5040 x 3360 Pixel.
♦ Click on the button “Capture”.
The “Capture” window is displayed.
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♦
Slide the holder with the negatives 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.
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
optimally in the preview window.
♦ If necessary, you can set the electrical balance (Balance), the
exposure (Exposure), the brightness (Brightness), the contrast
(Contrast) and the saturation (Saturation) by pressing on the
button
A settings window will be opened.
♦ Click on to increase the corresponding value and on to
decrease the corresponding value.
Use the slide controller to adjust the electrical balance (Colour
balance).
Example: If the image has a too high proportion of blue, this can be
reduced by increasing the yellow component.
“Adjust”.
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Handling and operation
♦ Click on the “OK” button to accept the setting and return to the
“Capture” window.
♦ Press the SCAN2 button on the device or click on the “Capture”
button. The image will be scanned and be displayed in the
scan fi eld.
♦ Repeat this procedure to scan additional images.
After Use
♦ Remove the fi lm holder 5 by pushing it completely through the
appliance.
♦ Remove the slide magazine 6 by pulling it back out of the
3
insert slot
♦ Remove the USB cable 4 from the USB port of your computer.
.
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Cleaning
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
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, push the cleaning brush with the
cleaning surface facing downwards only into the right slot 3.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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In this chapter you will receive important information for malfunction
localization and remedies. Observe the instructions in order to avoid
danger and damage.
Safety instructions
WARNING
Observe the following safety information to avoid danger
and property damage:
► Repairs to electronic devices may only be carried out by
specialists who have been trained by the manufacturer. Considerable 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:
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
LED PWR
light up
Poor image quality
does not
The device is not connected correctly.
Dust on the scanner
lens.
Dust on the fi lm and/or
the slide
Connect the device.
Clean the scanner lens.
Clean the fi lm and/or
the slide.
NOTICE
If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned methods
►
please contact customer service.
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Storage/Disposal
Storage/Disposal
Storage
Store the device in a dry environment.
Disposal of the device
Do not dispose of the device in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to
the European directive 2002/96/EC-WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Dispose of the device through an approved disposal
centre or at your community waste facility. Observe
the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt,
please contact your waste disposal centre.
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Appendix
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Technical data
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Operating temperature+5 - +40°C
Humidity (no condensation)5 - 90%
Measurements (W x H x D)9.6 x 16.9 x 10.5cm
Weight (without accessories)approx. 540g
Appendix
Image sensor
Lens
Image repeat rate2fps
Focusing rangeFixed focus
Brightness controlautomatic
Colour adjustmentautomatic
Resolution (interpolated)3600dpi
Data converting10 bit per colour channel
Scan methodSingle pass
Light sourceBacklighting (3 white LEDs)
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1/2.5 " CMOS-Sensor
(5 038 848 Pixel)
F=6.0, 4 Glass components,
half fi eld angle 15°
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Appendix
Note regarding the conformity declaration
This device complies regarding conformity with the
basic requirements and other relevent provisions
of the directive for electromagnetic compatibility
2004/108/EC.
The complete original declaration of conformity
can be obtained from the importer.
Warranty
You receive a 3-year warranty for this device as of the purchase date.
This device has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim, please get in touch, by telephone, with our service
department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your
goods be assured.
NOTICE
The warranty is valid only for material or manufacturing defects
►
and not for transportation damage, wear and tear or for damages to breakable parts such as switches or power packs.
This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial applications. In the event of misuse and improper handling, use
of force and interference not carried out by our authorized service
branch, the warranty will become void.
Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.
The guarantee period will not be extended by the warranty. This also
applies to replacement and repaired parts.
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Damages and defects possibly present at time of purchase must be
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reported immediately after unpacking or at the latest two days after
the purchase date. After expiration of the guarantee period incidental repairs are liable to costs.