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DigiTech XC4881 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Precautions…………………………………..……... 2 2. Preparation……………………………………..…… 5 Standard Accessories…………………...…… 5 Parts Names……………………………..…… 6 3. Install The Software…………………………..……. 7 Install the Software in Windows…..…..……. 7 Install the Software in Mac…….………….… 8 4. Place Film/Slide into the Holder………………..…. 9 5. Connecting the Digital Image Copier..……………. 10 6.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Digital Image Copier. Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your recorder multiple capabilities. 1. Precaution Before using Digital Image Copier, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below.
  • Page 4 • If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from Digital Image Copier, turn the power off immediately. Take Digital Image Copier to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair Digital Image Copier on your own. •...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Preparation

    2. Preparation Standard Accessories Image Copier Manual 135 Slide Holder 135 Negative Film Holder Cleaning Brush...

  • Page 7: Parts Names

    Part Names Note: We strongly suggest using the supplied Cleaning Brush to insert into the image copier 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 copier as well.

  • Page 8: Install The Software

    3. Install the Software This Digital Image Copier is supported by Microsoft / Mac UVC (Universal Video Class) and Plug & Play technology. Therefore, it does not need a separate driver. To use the Digital Image Copier you must install ArcSoft MediaImpression in the CD in advance.

  • Page 9: Install The Software In Mac

    Installing the Software in Mac OS computer 1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and click CD icon. 2. Click” MediaImpression Installer” 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 10: Place Film/Slide Into The Holder

    4. Place Film / Slide Into The Holder 1. 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. -10-...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Digital Image Copier

    5. Connecting the Digital Image Copier 1. Plug the USB cable of Image Copier into your computer’s USB 2.0 port. Once connected the Power LED light will turn on. 2. Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the slot according to the triangular signs as shown. IMPORTANT: INSERTING HOLDERS INCORRECTLY MAY DAMAGE YOUR IMAGE COPIER (Insert through front entrance)

  • Page 12: Acquire Picture

    6. Acquire Picture Acquire Picture from Windows 1. Click on the MediaImpression icon on the desktop and you will see the following. 2. Click “Acquire”. Select “Acquire from Film Scanner”. -12-...
  • Page 13 3. Define your save as settings: a) There are 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. -13-...
  • Page 14 d) There are two film sizes (135 film, 110 film) to choose from. You are suggested to select 135 film, most users do not have 110 film. 110 Film Holder is an optional part. e) Select the film type you are going to scan. f) Click “OK”.
  • Page 15 4. Capturing images You will see the image to be captured in the live view window, move the holder to avoid dark edge of the holder appears in the live view window, the dark edge will be captured if it appears. If the dark edge is on top or bottom when taking slide image, tilt the device left or right will help to locate the image correctly.

  • Page 16: Acquire Picture From Mac

    Acquire Picture from Mac 1. Click on the MediaImpression icon on the desktop and you will see the following. 2. Click “Acquire”. Select “Acquire from Film Scanner”. -16-...
  • Page 17 3. Define your save as settings: a) There are 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. -17-...
  • Page 18 d) There are two film sizes (135 film, 110 film) to choose from. You are suggested to select 135 film, most users do not have 110 film. 110 Film Holder is an optional part. e) Select the film type you are going to scan. f) Click “OK”.
  • Page 19 4. Capturing images You will see the image to be captured in the live view window, move the holder to avoid dark edge of the holder appears in the live view window, the dark edge will be captured if it appears. If the dark edge is on top or bottom when taking slide image, tilt the device left or right will help to locate the image correctly.

  • Page 20: Edit The Pictures / Photo Editing Tools

    7. Editing The Pictures First, click on the picture you wish to edit, and then use the ArcSoft tools to edit. Edit Photo Editing Tools The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching tools. The windows can be stretched to provide a large size view of the active photo.
  • Page 21 1.2 Colour This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have incorrect colours or appear too dark. It’s also great for fixing scanned versions of old pictures that have faded or whose colours have changed after many years. How to fix the colour of a picture: 1.
  • Page 22 2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator and 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.
  • Page 23 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 reference. 3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you do not.

  • Page 24: Retouch

    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 colour and texture to the area you want to heal.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Clipboard

    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.

  • Page 27: Appendix

    8. Appendix Specifications Image Sensor 1/2.5” 5 mega CMOS sensor, 5 mega pixels Lens Specification F=6.4, f=12.36mm, 2G2P, field of angle=26º Colour Balance Automatic Exposure Control Automatic Supported film sizes 135mm film (36mm x 24mm) auto cropping Supported film types 135 Slide auto converting 135 Colour Negative...

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Issue Possible Resolution cause My computer Image Copier Your computer must have a does not not plugged USB 2.0 to communicate with recognize the into a your image copier. Check to see image copier. high-speed if USB 2.0 is installed on your USB port.
  • Page 29 Issue Possible cause Resolution I found black Slide might not Tilt the scanner left or right, edge in preview in holder central slide will slip and check the mode position preview photo again. I found the black Film/Slide size Crop the photo by software, edge when tolerance detail user guide, please refer...

  • Page 30: System Requirements

    PC System Requirements ® Pentium P4 1.6GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon Free USB2.0 port 512MB RAM 500MB free hard disk space 1024 x 768 pixel colour monitor CD-ROM drive ® Windows XP Service Pack II / Vista™, 32/64 bits Windows 7 Mac System Requirements PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor recommended...

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