Hasselblad Flextight X5 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual Flextight X5 / X1 English – v/1.5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements Parts and components Front panel Back panel and cutaway view Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Elec trical Requirements Installation Procedure, FireWire Inter face Operating Instructions Resolutions True Resolutions Calibrating the Scanner Focus Calibration White Calibration for Ref lec tives The Light Tubes... - Page 3 For the optimum in investment security, a Flextight X1 prevent an increase in electrical noise. can be modified and upgraded to a Flextight X5 model at a later date for approximately the difference in price be- As with all Hasselblad scanners, the Flextight X1 and tween the two scanners.
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Page 4: Warnings And Restrictions
Warnings and restrictions • Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. • Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning. • Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an original has been mounted. • The original holder is only to be mounted or removed when the drum is in the load position. • When you turn on the scanner, the drum will roll to the load position, if it is not there already. Do not touch the scanner while the drum is rotating. • Do not place your fingers or any other object into the scanner while it is connected to power. • Before servicing or opening the scanner, the power supply must be disconnected from the mains (unplugged). It is not sufficient simply to press the on/off button. • Install the scanner in a location where children can not get to it. It contains small openings and moving parts that can cause injury. System requirements Below are the basic hardware requirements for the PC or Macintosh system to which the scanner is to be connected. For information about the processor, operating system, RAM and harddisk requirements please refer to the “Software Reference” manual, that comes with the FlexColor software. • Screen resolution of minimum 800 x 600 pixels with true colors (24-bits). • Mouse or other pointing device. • FireWire interface. Preventive maintenance All Flextight scanners should be serviced every 25,000 scans or every 12 months, whichever comes first. If a Feeder is mounted, the recommended number of scans is 15,000 provided that the feeder is mounted for all scans. Please note that previews are also counted as scans. Newer Flextight scanners have a counter installed so that the number of scans can be monitored from FlexColor. Please refer to the FlexColor manual to learn more about monitoring the number of scans. Failures or faults originating from lack of service and/or daily maintenance are not covered by the factory warranty. -
Page 5: Parts And Components
Parts and components − front panel Power indicator (Green) Feed table Remains lit when ready to scan. Flashes when first installed This must be in the lower position for normal scanning. to indicate that firmware must be loaded (it will be loaded When scanner is not in use you can return it to closed automatically when you run FlexColor). position to protect it from dust etc. Adjust to horizontal position when using the 35 mm slide mount holder. Motor drive indicator (Yellow) Light table Lights when the scanner is repositioning the optics to scan in a new format or when drum is repositioning. For viewing originals. The grid helps you to align your transparent originals. Scan indicator (Red) Transparency holder guide Lights when scanning. Do not touch the scanner while this indicator is lit. If the light is flashing when not scanning, Two rails that guide all the transparency holders and keep then an error has occurred - please contact your Flextight them in a straight orientation. dealer for assistance. Original holder clasp Start/stop scan button All original holders slide into a slot here and are held in... -
Page 6: Back Panel And Cutaway View
Parts and components − cutaway view Upper light source Power cable socket Illuminates reflective originals. Flextigh X5 only. Connect the power cable into this socket. Prism-module FireWire interface sockets Focuses the light from various angles and thereby removes Socket for FireWire cable (max. 6 m) for computer con- or heavily reduces dust and scratches in the scanned image. nection. The second socket allows connection to another Flextigh X5 only. device (hard disk, printer etc.) in the FireWire chain. Lower light source CCD housing Illuminates transparent originals. Movable platform holding the CCD sensor. Drum Spindle Rotates the original into the scanner and transports it past For positioning of the CCD housing and optics housing for the optical scan line. the appropriate resolution and original size. Original holder Optics housing In this case, a transparency holder is shown in the Movable platform holding the optics that focuses the image mounted position and with the retaining flap held open. -
Page 7: Setting Up The Scanner
Setting up the scanner Environmental requirements Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements: • Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans - for best results, work in a cool environment. • The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong electromagnetic inter- ference. Although the scanner complies with all regulations governing electromag- netic immunity and every reasonable step has been taken to make the unit immune to electromagnetic interference, it is still a precision electronic device and therefore strong radio waves could interfere with your scans. • The surface on which the scanner is placed must be stable and free from vibrations. If the scanner is shaken or moved while scanning, your results may be affected. • If the scanner has been in a colder environment (e.g. outside or in storage) just be- fore set up in a warmer room, then wait about two hours before using it - otherwise, condensation may form, which will prevent the scanner from operating correctly. • Avoid using the scanner in areas where there is a high level of dust. Electrical requirements The Flextight power supply requires a mains voltage of between 100 and 240 V AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. This is within the normal wall-socket power standards of most countries. Do not attempt to use Flextight with any power source outside the specified range. The scanner and all devices attached to the scanner (computer, moni- tor, FireWire devices, etc.) must be grounded (i.e. use a three-point electrical connec- tion). Note that the power supply may emit a low hissing sound when plugged in but not connected to the scanner. This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner. Installation procedure − FireWire interface Proceed as follows: 1. - Page 8 For horizontal positioning, proceed as follows: 1. From the normal position (as in the illustration on the left), grasp the table with both hands near position and pull the table away a little from the scanner in the direction of the arrow B. 2.
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Page 9: Operating Instructions
For transparency holders, the top retaing flap is magnetic, which will hold the original fast. • For reflectives (Flextight X5 only), make sure that no part of the original extends past the edge of the holder. Use the dotted... -
Page 10: Resolutions
lines printed on the holder to line up the image. Handle the clear plastic layer only by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Curl the plastic layer back and slip the front edge into Flextight’s foil holder. 9. Lay the top layer of the holder down flat over the original. •... -
Page 11: Calibrating The Scanner
Calibrating the scanner The Flextight X5 scanner requires two types of calibration The Flextight X1 only requires one: • Both scanners require focus calibration. Focus calibration adjusts the positioning of the scanners’ optics for each zoom level. If your scans appear unfocused or are slightly the wrong size, then you may need to make a new focus calibration to adjust the zoom mechanism. The focus calibration is stored in the scanners flash PROM, so it is retained when you move the scanner to a new computer. See Focus Calibration on page 12 for more information. • White calibration is only required for reflective scans (it is done automatically for transparencies). During calibration, the scanner scans a white target to establish the white point along the full length of the scanners CCD. See White Calibration for Reflectives on page 13 for more information. Both of the calibration procedures are simple and are initiated from the FlexColor program. -
Page 12: Focus Calibration
Focus calibration The Flextight scanner uses an adjustable zoom and focus mechanism to optimize its scanning resolution for each of the original formats it can handle. If you suspect your scans are not as sharp as they should be, then you may need to calibrate your scanner. Note that you must not calibrate the scanner every day. It is intended that the scanner is calibrated not more than once every three months. In most cases, this procedure will never be necessary. Use procedure below to make Focus Calibration: 1. Locate the Focus sheet that came with your scanner. It is a 8 x 9 cm (3” x 3.5”) square of transparent black and white film. 2. Mount the film into the 6 x 6 original holder with the text reading normally as shown. -
Page 13: White Calibration For Reflectives
White calibration for reflectives The Flextight X5 scanner uses a white reference to make sure that all elements in the scanner’s CCD react consistently to light brightnesses. The scanner has been calibrat- ed at the factory, and the calibration data is stored in the scanner’s flash PROM. As the scanner ages, the properties of the light tubes may change slightly. Therefore, you must redo the white calibration every six months or so and immediately after changing the light tubes. Use the procedure below to make a White Calibration: 1. Find the white calibration sheet that came with the scanner. It is a square white piece of paper (219 x 219 mm (8.6” x 8.6”)). If you have lost the white calibration sheet, then you can use a flat (non-textured), perfectly white piece of paper of the same dimensions. -
Page 14: The Light Tubes
The light tubes The Flextight X5 contains two light tubes: one for illuminating reflective originals from above, the other for shining light through transparencies from below. The Flextight X1 has only one light tube for transparency scanning. NOTE! The two lamps are of different types and are not interchangeable. Replacing the light tubes If scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are scanning negatives), then one of your light tubes may be defective. Make a preview using both types of scans (transparent and reflective) to find out which tube is affected. • If transparencies are not working, then the bottom tube may be burned out. • If reflectives are not working, then the top tube may be burned out. Follow the procedure below to replace a tube: (See Figure on next page) 1. Obtain the appropriate replacement lamp (ask your Flextight dealer). 2. Turn off and unplug the scanner from the primary power supply. 3. - Page 15 PULL OUT PRESS PRESS PULL OUT...
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Page 16: Cleaning The External Surface Of The Scanner
Cleaning the external surface of the scanner The external surface of the scanner can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Be careful not to allow any moisture inside the scanner or on any of the connectors. Do not use alcohol or other solvents. Disposal If you need to dispose of the scanner, it must be delivered to an authorized waste plant for electronics equipment. Technical specifications Power Connector Power Consumption Max. 75 W during operation Power Requirements 100-240V AC, 1.3 A, 50-60 Hz Interface to Computer FireWire (IEEE 1394) Front Panel One multifunction switch (on/off switch) Status indicator LED’s Drum Force 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10 - 35 °C (50 - 95 °F) Recommended Working Temperature: 10 - 25 °C (50 - 77 °F) Humidity: 20 - 80 % RH (no condensation) Storage Environment Temperature: 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F) Relative humidity: 20 - 80 % RH (no condensation) Originals Transparencies: from 35 mm to 4 x 5 inches, < 1 mm thick Reflectives: up to 220 x 310 mm (A4 oversize), < 1 mm thick (X5 only) Standard 35 mm dias in frames (optional) Lamp type Reflectives Lamp (for Flextight X5): Part No. 10700022 Transparency lamp for Flextight X5: 10700032 Tranparency lamp for Flextight X1: 10700022... -
Page 17: Fcc Notice
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer- ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. -
Page 18: Ce - Declaration Of Conformity
CE – Declaration of conformity... - Page 19 CE – Declaration of conformity...
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Page 20: Flex Tight X1
© 2013 Hasselblad AB. All rights reserved. Flextight X1 / X5 User’s Guide, Part No 75020123, revision 1.5 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hasselblad AB. Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Hasselblad software or products. Hasselblad, Imacon, FlexColor and Flextight are trademarks of Hasselblad AB. Macintosh, Mac OS and FireWire are registered trade- marks of Apple Computer, Inc.