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Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED User Manual

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  • Page 1 35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner 35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner User's Manual Manuel de I'utilisateur Manual del Usuario...
  • Page 2 35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner 35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner User's Manual Before You Begin Setup Basic Scanning Nikon Scan Technical Notes...
  • Page 3 ColorMatch, and PressView are registered trademarks of miro displays, inc. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    For Your Safety For Your Safety To prevent damage to this Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instruc- tions where all those who use the product will read them.

  • Page 5: Cautions

    fl ame. Should the insulation be damaged and wires become exposed, contact an authorized Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fi re or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Notices

    Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
  • Page 7 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, se- curities, government bonds, or local government...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Principal Features ... Parts of the Scanner... Precautions for Use... Setup... Setup and Scanning Guide ... Installing Nikon Scan ... 10 Windows ... 10 Macintosh... 15 Installing the Scanner ... 20 Step 1 — Choose a Location... 20 Step 2 — Connect the Power Cable... 21 Step 3 —...
  • Page 9 Windows ... 62 Macintosh... 63 Custom Install (Macintosh Only) ... 65 Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)... 66 Specifi cations ... 68 SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED (LS-5000 ED)... 68 COOLSCAN V ED (LS-50 ED) ... 69 Supplied Adapters... 70 Index ... 71...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin This chapter describes the conventions used in this manual, the names of scanner parts, and precautions for use. Introduction ... 2 Parts of the Scanner ... 3 Precautions for Use... 5...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Scanner

    Power switch Pressing this switch turns the scanner on and off. SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/ COOLSCAN V ED Adapter slot Adapters for various types of fi lm can be inserted in this slot. The MA-21 is insert- ed in the slot at shipment;...
  • Page 13 Rear View SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED Film gate (5000 ED only) This gate is used with the SA-30 roll-fi lm adapter (available separately for the 5000 ED). USB interface connector The square USB cable connector is in- serted here. AC connector The female end of the AC power cable plugs into this connector.

  • Page 14: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use Precautions for Use Observe the following precautions to ensure that the scanner always produces the best pos- sible results. Check the status LED • Do not turn the scanner off or insert or remove fi lm or adapters while the status LED is blinking. •...

  • Page 16: Setup

    Setup This chapter contains all the information needed to set up the scanner for use, including installing Nikon Scan and connecting the scanner to a computer. Setup and Scanning Guide... 8 Installing Nikon Scan ...10 Installing the Scanner... 20...

  • Page 17: Setup And Scanning Guide

    Connect the power cable Open the scan window ( 26–27) Nikon Scan can function as a “stand-alone” application to scan, process, and save images, or it can be used to scan images directly into an imaging application such as Adobe Photoshop. Nikon Scan...
  • Page 18 After scanning, images are opened in images windows in the host application, where they can be printed or saved ( Images that have been saved to disk can be viewed and orga- nized in Nikon View. See the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for more information. 35-mm slide...

  • Page 19: Installing Nikon Scan

    DEE is used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended. † More free disk space may be required depending on the fi lm type and number of frames. Nikon recom- mends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.
  • Page 20 Next. If the Language Selection Dialog Is Not Displayed If the language selection dialog does not appear after the Nikon Scan CD is inserted: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 2. Right click the CD-ROM drive containing the Nikon Scan CD.
  • Page 21 Windows 2000 Professional A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will also be displayed the fi rst time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan. Click Yes to register the scanner with the system. Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE Once Nikon Scan has been installed, the scanner will automatically be registered with the system the fi...
  • Page 22 For more infor- mation on choosing an RGB color-space profi le, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). Your national Nikon offi ce may also be able to provide or recommend color management training resources.
  • Page 23 ReadMe fi le, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Windows) Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_ guide.exe icon. The Macromedia Flash Player will start and a language selection screen will be displayed;...

  • Page 24: Macintosh

    CD-ROM drive required for installation * For the latest information on supported versions of Mac OS, see the Nikon web site listed in this manual ( † More memory may be required depending on fi lm type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of scans performed in each session, the adapter used, and on whether Digital ROC, Digital GEM or Digital DEE is used.
  • Page 25 Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM drive A Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the “Nikon Scan 4” window. Double-click the Welcome icon in the “Nikon Scan 4” window...
  • Page 26 For more infor- mation on choosing an RGB color-space profi le, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). Your national Nikon offi ce may also be able to provide or recommend color management training resources.
  • Page 27 Add Nikon Scan to the Dock (Mac OS X) or create an alias (Mac OS 9) Click Yes to add Nikon Scan to the Dock (Mac OS X) or to create an alias for Nikon Scan on the desktop (Mac OS 9). Click No to proceed without adding Nikon Scan to the Dock or creating an alias.
  • Page 28 Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Macintosh) Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_ guide_OSX icon (Mac OS X) or easy_guide_OS9 icon (Mac OS 9). The Macromedia Flash Player will start and a language selection screen will be displayed;...

  • Page 29: Installing The Scanner

    Installing the Scanner Installing the Scanner Step 1 — Choose a Location Choose a fl at, stable location close to the computer. Installing the Scanner install the scanner where other objects would block its vents or where it would be exposed to: •...

  • Page 30: Step 2 - Connect The Power Cable

    Step 2 — Connect the Power Cable Make sure the power switch is in the “off” position Off position Connect the power cable Connect the power cable as shown and plug the scanner into a general-purpose house- hold outlet. SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED COOLSCAN V ED On position...

  • Page 31: Step 3 - Connect The Usb Cable

    COOLSCAN V ED Connecting the Scanner • Do not connect or disconnect USB cables while Nikon Scan is starting or after it has started. • The scanner may not function as expected when used with other USB devices. Should the scanner not function as expected, use the scanner with all other USB devices disconnected.

  • Page 32: Basic Scanning

    Basic Scanning This chapter details the steps involved in making a simple scan. Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On ... 24 Step 2 — Insert an Adapter ... 25 Step 3 — Open the Scan Window ... 26 Step 4 — Insert Film ... 28 Step 5 —...

  • Page 33: Step 1 - Turn The Scanner On

    Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On Before turning on the scanner for the fi rst time, make sure that Nikon Scan is installed on the computer and that the power and USB cables are connected. For information on installing Nikon Scan and connecting the cables, see “Setup”...

  • Page 34: Step 2 - Insert An Adapter

    Step 2 — Insert an Adapter Step 2 — Insert an Adapter The adapters provided with the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED can be used to scan 35-mm fi lm mounted as individual slides or in strips of two to six frames.

  • Page 35: Step 3 - Open The Scan Window

    The scanner is controlled from the Nikon Scan scan window. Choose the application in which pictures will be displayed After scanning, pictures can be displayed either in Nikon Scan or in a third-party applica- tion such as Adobe Photoshop. The application in which pictures will be displayed after scanning is referred to as the “host application.”...
  • Page 36 The scan window will open. “Nikon Scan Is Unable to Find Any Active Devices” If the message shown at right is displayed when the scan window opens, check that the scanner is connected and turned on and that the status LED is not fl ashing. If the scanner is connected to a Win-...

  • Page 37: Step 4 - Insert Film

    Step 4 — Insert Film Step 4 — Insert Film Insert fi lm as shown. SA-21 strip fi lm adapter Hold the fi lm lightly between thumb and forefi nger with the refl ective base up and the matte emulsion surface down. The fi lm will be fed into the adapter automatically when inserted a short distance.
  • Page 38 Before removing the SA-21 from the scanner, be sure to eject the fi lm using the eject button in the Nikon Scan scan window ( could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made to remove the SA-21 without ejecting the fi...

  • Page 39: Step 5 - Choose A Film Type And Color Model

    Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model The steps that follow involve the controls in the Nikon Scan scan window. The names and functions of the controls in the scan window are described below.
  • Page 40 Choose the fi lm type Click the fi lm-type menu in the scan win- dow control area and choose a fi lm type that matches the fi lm being scanned. Option Use with Use with most makes of positive slides and reversal fi...

  • Page 41: Step 6 - Preview

    Step 6 — Preview Step 6 — Preview The SA-21 strip fi lm adapter can be used to perform a “batch scan” on multiple images. Se- lect the frame or frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer. The MA-21 Slide-Mount Adapter Because the MA-21 scans slides one at a time, there is no need to select the frame to be scanned.
  • Page 42 Click the Preview button A preview will be displayed in the preview area. Preview button If multiple frames are selected, additional frames can be previewed by clicking the thumbnails in the thumbnail drawer. Rotating and Flipping Images The Layout Tools palette in the Tool Chest ( contains buttons for rotating and fl...

  • Page 43: Step 7 - Select A Crop

    Step 7 — Select a Crop Step 7 — Select a Crop To scan only part of an image into the host application, use the Crop Tool in the Layout Tools palette to select the desired area. This selection is referred to as a “crop.” Open the Layout Tools palette Click the triangle next to “Layout Tools”...
  • Page 44 For information on the Scan Image Enhancer and the other image adjustment options and scan settings available in Nikon Scan, see “Nikon Scan” ( 39) or the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).

  • Page 45: Step 8 - Scan And Save

    32), clicking the Scan button will display a dialog of batch scan options. Click OK to save the scanned images to disk. If Nikon Scan is being used as a “stand-alone” applica- tion, the “File Saving Options” dialog will be displayed; choose a location and fi...
  • Page 46 Images can be printed by selecting the print command from the File menu in the host application. If Nikon Scan is being used as a “stand-alone” application under Windows, the image in the active win- dow can also be printed by clicking the for more information.

  • Page 47: Step 9 - Eject And Exit

    Step 9 — Eject and Exit Step 9 — Eject and Exit Eject the fi lm SA-21 To eject fi lm from the SA-21 strip-fi lm adapter, click the eject button in the control area of the scan window. Ejec- tion is complete when the status LED has stopped blinking.

  • Page 48: Nikon Scan

    Nikon Scan This chapter provides a brief overview of the Nikon Scan software that controls the scanner. For more informa- tion, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). The Scan Window ... 40 The Tool Chest... 44...

  • Page 49: The Scan Window

    The Scan Window The Scan Window The parts of the scan window are identifi ed below. Thumbnail drawer tab ( Control area ( Information panel Preview button Scan button ( Preview area ( Progress window...

  • Page 50: The Control Area

    Choose a color model according to how the image will be processed or used. Tools button Click to open the Tool Chest or progress window. Help button Click to open Nikon Scan help. Prefs button Click to open the “Preferences” dialog.

  • Page 51: The Information Panel

    The Information Panel Orientation Shows the orientation of the image in the preview area, refl ecting any fl ips or rota- tions that have been performed. Dimensions/fi le size Lists the width and height of the current selection (in pixels) and the size of the fi le that would be produced if the selection were scanned at current settings.

  • Page 52: The Thumbnail Drawer Tab

    The Thumbnail Drawer Tab Click this tab to open the thumbnail drawer. If multiple frames are selected, the selected images can be scanned in a single batch. This is called a “batch scan.” The Preview Area Selected frames are previewed in this area. Natural/Processed tabs Click the “Natural”...

  • Page 53: The Tool Chest

    Tools button in the control area of the scan window. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). Layout tools Select the portion of the image that will be scanned, choose a focus point, or rotate and fl...
  • Page 54 Curves Make adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color targeted to specifi c portions of the tone range (for example, this tool can be used to increase brightness in shadows). Color balance Adjust overall brightness, contrast, and color balance. Unsharp mask Sharpen images by making colors more dis- tinct.
  • Page 55 Digital ICE Advanced (Digital ICE quad Advanced) Four tools are available: • Digital ICE: mitigate the effects of dust and scratches • Digital ROC: restore faded colors • Digital GEM: reduce the effects of fi lm grain • Digital DEE: increase detail in under- or over- exposed areas of the frame Analog gain Adjust exposure values for each of the col-...

  • Page 56: Technical Notes

    Maintenance ... 52 Troubleshooting... 56 Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film ... 58 Film Feed Errors (SA-21) ... 60 Uninstalling Nikon Scan ... 62 Custom Install (Macintosh Only) ... 65 Checking Device Registration (Windows Only).. 66 Specifi cations ... 68...

  • Page 57: Optional Holders And Adapters

    Optional Holders and Adapters Optional Holders and Adapters The following adapters and holders are available for the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED: Adapter FH-3 F OLDER IA-20 (S) IX240 F FH-G1 M EDICAL OLDER SA-30 R (5000 ED only)

  • Page 58: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations FH-3 S (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED) TRIP OLDER Film 35-mm negatives or positives (color or monochrome) in strips of 1–6 frames Size and weight 262 × 4.7 × 50.5 mm/10.3˝ × 0.2˝ × 2.0˝ (W × H × D), 40 g/1.4 oz. (approx.) Operating mode Can be used with MA-21 in both horizontal and vertical installations IA-20 (S) IX240 F...

  • Page 59: Fh-3 Film Holder

    ( 58). Placing Film in the Holder Open the holder Holding the FH-3 with the Nikon logo uppermost, unlatch the holder snaps and open the holder. Place fi lm in the holder Place a strip of 35-mm fi lm base up (matte emulsion surface down) in the bottom half of holder.
  • Page 60 Inserting the Holder Insert the MA-21 slide-mount adapter After confi rming that the status LED is not blinking, slide the MA-21 slide-mount adapter into the adapter slot 25). When the adapter is fully inserted, the status LED will blink while the scanner initializes ( until the status LED stops blinking.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    Servicing Nikon scanners are precision devices. We recommend that the scanner and adapters be taken to an authorized Nikon service representative once every one to two years for inspection, and once every three to fi...
  • Page 62 Transporting the Scanner Nikon scanners are certifi ed for use in the region or country of sale only. Transport or use outside the region or country of sale is at the risk and responsibility of the user.

  • Page 63: Caring For The Sa-21 Strip-Film Adapter

    Stop when resistance is felt. Attempting to force the frame open past this point could damage the adapter. Continuing Jams If jams continue to occur frequently after the interior of the adapter has been cleaned, consult a Nikon service representative. Release button Front...

  • Page 64: Caring For The Ma-21 Slide-Mount Adapter

    Clean the rollers Using a dry cotton swab or a swab that has been lightly dampened with water and wrung out, clean the rollers while turning the toothed wheel slowly in either direction with the ball of your thumb. Excessive force or the use of a screwdriver or other rigid object could damage the wheel.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    If the scanner fails to function as expected, check the problems described below before con- sulting the original retailer or Nikon service representative. For more information on solving the problems listed here, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.
  • Page 66 USB interface and reinstall Nikon Scan. • USB interface is not compatible Confi rm that Nikon Scan supports the USB expansion board or card Computer does not (or, in the case of built-in USB ports, the make of computer).

  • Page 67: Scanning Short, Long, Or Damaged Film

    Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film This section details how to alter long or damaged fi lm strips so that they can be scanned in the SA-21. Strips of 35-mm fi lm that can not be scanned in the SA-21 even with alteration can be scanned in the MA-21 using the optional FH-3 fi...
  • Page 68 Problem Solution Additional perforations along one edge of fi lm. Insert fi lm in direction shown. Film is more than six frames long. Cut fi lm into lengths of two to six frames (cut fi lm straight across, being careful not to cut across per- forations), or use optional SA-30 roll fi...

  • Page 69: Film Feed Errors (Sa-21)

    Film Feed Errors (SA-21) Film Feed Errors (SA-21) If fi lm jams in the SA-21, the scanner status LED will fl icker on and off about fi ve times a second. Normally, the fi lm will be ejected automatically. If the scanner fails to eject the fi lm, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 70 Remove the adapter cover Position fi lm at either end of the adapter If neither end of the fi lm is visible, rotate the toothed wheel until one end pro- trudes from the adapter. Open the roller frame Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame.

  • Page 71: Uninstalling Nikon Scan

    Uninstalling Nikon Scan Uninstalling Nikon Scan Before Nikon Scan can be reinstalled or a new version installed, the existing version must be removed from the computer (uninstalled). The instructions that follow are divided into Win- dows and Macintosh sections. Export Settings Before uninstalling Nikon Scan, export frequently-used scan window settings to a location outside the Nikon Scan application folder.

  • Page 72: Macintosh

    Macintosh Quit all applications Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM drive A Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the “Nikon Scan 4” window. Double-click the Welcome icon in the “Nikon Scan 4” window...
  • Page 73 Click Continue… The ReadMe fi le will be displayed. Click Continue… to display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog. Select Uninstall Select Uninstall from the menu at the top left corner of the installer dialog and click the Uninstall button to remove Nikon Scan and its components from the computer.

  • Page 74: Custom Install (Macintosh Only)

    Custom Install (Macintosh Only) Custom Install (Macintosh Only) The Macintosh version of Nikon Scan offers a custom install option that can be used to install selected program components as described below. Display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog After quitting any applications that may be running, insert the Nikon Scan CD in the CD- ROM drive and display the “Nikon Scan Installer”...

  • Page 75: Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)

    Checking Device Registration (Windows Only) Checking Device Registration (Windows Only) The fi rst time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan, Windows will “register” the scanner with the Device Manager. If the computer fails to detect the scanner or the scanner does not function as expected when Nikon Scan is running, the computer may not have correctly registered the scanner.
  • Page 76 If the Scanner Is Not Listed If the scanner is not listed or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, the drivers have not been correctly installed. Dis- connect the scanner and uninstall Nikon Scan, then reinstall Nikon Scan and re- connect the scanner.

  • Page 77: Specifi Cations

    * Times for positive fi lm scanned with MA-21 at input resolution of 4000 dpi and bit depth of 16 bits (CMS on) using Nikon Scan 4 on Pentium 4 3.06 GHz FSB 533 MHz computer with 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional, and USB 2.0 High Speed.

  • Page 78: Coolscan V Ed (Ls-50 Ed)

    * Times for positive fi lm scanned with MA-21 at input resolution of 4000 dpi and bit depth of 14 bits (CMS on) using Nikon Scan 4 on Pentium 4 3.06 GHz FSB 533 MHz computer with 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional, and USB 2.0 High Speed.

  • Page 79: Supplied Adapters

    Supplied Adapters MA-21 S LIDE OUNT DAPTER Film Mounted 35-mm slides (1.0–3.2 mm thick, 49–50.8 mm wide) Size and weight 71.7 × 59 × 158.3 mm/2.8˝ × 2.3˝ × 6.2˝ (W × H × D), 100 g/3.5 oz. (approx.) Operating mode Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations SA-21 S TRIP...

  • Page 80: Index

    IA-20 (S) APS (IX-240) fi lm adapter, 48–49, 68–69 Imaging applications, 8, 26 Image windows, 36 Information panel, 30, 42 Install, see Nikon Scan, installing IX-240, see APS (IX-240) fi lm Kodachrome, see Film, Kodachrome Layout Tools, 33, 44 LCH Editor, 45 MA-21 slide-mount adapter, 3, 9, 25, 28–29, 32, 36, 38, 41, 50–51,...
  • Page 81 Printed in Japan SB3I02000201(30) 6MRA0830--...

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