Nikon LS-30 Reference Manual

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Page 1 If You Notice Anything Abnormal Installation and Storage Overview Parts and Accessories What’s in the Box Optional Accessories System Requirements Parts of the LS-30 Status LED Setup Installation Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the SCSI Cable Setting the SCSI ID...
Page 2 Troubleshooting Specifications Contents - 2 -...
Page 3: Trademark Information
Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. The Clean Image function incorporated in the LS-30 makes use of Digital ICE technology developed by Applied Science Fiction Inc. Digital ICE and the Digital ICE logo are trademarks of Applied Science Fiction Inc.
Page 4: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly ap- proved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. SCSI Cable Use the SCSI cable supplied with your scanner (see page 13 of this manual).
Page 5: Safety Precautions
• The scanner and all devices to which it is connected must be connected to a common ground. If a common ground is not used, a ground loop could occur, causing electric shock or noise static.
Page 6 • Should the insulation of the cables become damaged and the wires become exposed, contact your retailer or Nikon * The shape of the cable service office for information on repair or replacement.
Page 7 • Do not disassemble The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage. Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair. • Do not modify Do not modify the equipment.
Page 8: If You Notice Anything Abnormal
• If foreign substances or water should find their way into the equipment, turn off the power immediately, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer or nearest Nikon service office. Continued use could result in fire, electric shock or malfunction. Particular care is advised in house- holds with small children.
Page 9: Installation And Storage
Installation and Storage To prevent fire or malfunction, follow the precautions given below when operating or storing the scanner. When not in use, cover the scanner appropriately to protect it from dust. Do not store or use where: • the temperature is above 35 C (95 F) or below 10 C (50 F), the temperature changes drastically, or condensation occurs •...
Page 10 • the scanner may be subject to excessive vibration or physical shock Note that the scanner contains glass parts; if the scanner is dropped or otherwise damaged, caution must be observed to avoid broken glass. Safety Precautions • the scanner would be exposed to radio interference from other equipment nearby •...
Page 11: Notice Concerning Prohibition Of Copying Or Reproduction
Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punish- able by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced...
Page 12 Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS-30 scanner for 35 mm and IX240 film. The LS-30 film scanner offers high speed and high resolution, making it ideally suited to the creation of high-quality images for desk-top publishing, design, and multi- media production.
Page 13: Parts And Accessories
Parts and Accessories This chapter introduces the parts of the LS-30 and lists the items packaged with the scanner or available for purchase separately. It also lists the requirements for the computer system that will run the scanner. What’s in the Box Purchasers of the LS-30 should find that the package contains all the items listed below.
Page 14: Optional Accessories
IA-20 adapter for IX240 film Parts and Accessories: Options System Requirements To install and run the driver software for the LS-30, your com- puter system must meet the requirements listed below. Macintosh • Macintosh or Power Macintosh with a 68030 CPU or better •...
Page 15 Parts of the LS-30 Adapter slot Transport Guard locking screw Feet (used when scanner Status LED is on its base) Vents Power on/off switch Parts and Accessories: Parts Sliding Transport cover locking screw Feet (used when scanner is on its side)
Page 16: Status Led
Status LED The scanner’s status is shown by the LED on the front panel. Status LED When the status LED is on and glowing steadily (READY): the power is on but no operation is being performed. Adapters can be exchanged and film inserted. If the com- puter to which the scanner is connected is off, the scanner can be turned off.
Page 17: Installation
These steps are described in the sections that follow. Setup Installation Before connecting the LS-30 to your computer, choose a flat, stable location for it, free from vibration and dust. Do not install your scanner where: • it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight •...
Page 18 The scanner has feet both on its base and on one side, making it possible to place the scanner either on its base or on its side. When installing the scanner, leave enough space free for ease of operation. There should be at least 5 cm (2 ) of space above the unit and 10 cm (4 ) behind.
Page 19 After removing the transport screw from the adapter slot and screwing it into one of the holes on the rear of the scanner, remove the guard and store it in a safe place.
Page 20: Connecting The Power Cable
Power off (“0” end down) Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connector on the rear of the scanner and insert the male end into a gen- eral-purpose household outlet (100 V AC, 50/60 Hz). Setup: Connecting the Power Cable CAUTION ! •...
Page 21: Connecting The Scsi Cable
SCSI controller built-in, most IBM PC/AT compatibles require a SCSI controller to be installed in the form of a SCSI expansion board or PCMCIA card. Nikon recommends Adaptec SCSI adapters with the 32-bit version of WINASPI.DLL for computers running Windows 95 or Win- dows NT 4.0 (a list of adapters that have been tested and...
Page 22 SCSI chain. The first and last devices in the chain must be terminated, i.e., fitted with special circuitry to reduce noise, making the connection more reliable. If the LS-30 is the last device in the chain, it can be terminated using the termination switch on the rear of the scanner.
Page 23 When the scanner is the last device in the chain Set the terminator switch on the rear of the scanner to ON. Connect the SCSI cable to either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear of the scanner.
Page 24 Set the terminator switch on the rear of the scanner to OFF. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either of the connectors on the rear of the scanner, then connect the other end to one of the devices in the chain.
Page 25: Setting The Scsi Id
SCSI Connection Checklist • Turn off the computer, the LS-30, and all SCSI devices before connecting the scanner. • Be sure that the devices at both ends of the SCSI chain are terminated. If the host computer is a Macintosh, the chain will already be terminated at the computer end.
Page 26 ID. Setup: Setting the SCSI ID Note: The LS-30 conforms to Level 1 of the SCAM (SCSI Con- figuration Auto-Magically) SCSI-selection standard, which allows some computers to set the scanner’s ID automatically. If your computer’s operating system supports Plug&Play and the SCSI host...
Page 27: Using The Scanner
Using the Scanner: Turning the Scanner On Inserting and Removing Adapters The LS-30 uses a variety of adapters to scan different types of film. Adapters are provided for scanning single 35 mm slide mounts and 35 mm film in strips of from two to six frames. An adapter for scanning IX240 film is available for separate pur- chase.
Page 28: Inserting Slides
Cautions • Wait until the status LED glows steadily or the scanner is off before inserting or removing adapters. Do not replace adapters while the scanner is operating. • If an adapter does not slide in smoothly, remove it from the adapter slot and try again.
Page 29 Insert the slide smoothly into the scanner, stopping when it contacts the back of the slot. If the scanner is installed on its base, the shiny surface of the film should face to the left and the emulsion surface to the right.
Page 30 Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S Do not insert slides with the longer side of the aperture facing the scanner. The scanner will be unable to scan the edges of the film. Note: The best possible results can be achieved only with clean slides.
Page 31 • Do not attempt to insert or eject slides while scanning is in progress. • Do not move the scanner or subject it to shock or vibration while scanning is in progress. • Slides must be between 1.0 mm and 3.2 mm in thickness.
Page 32 This section details how to insert film in the FH-2 and scan it using the MA-20. Step 1—Open the FH-2 Holding the FH-2 with the “Nikon” logo facing upwards, unlatch the holder by the snaps and flip it open. Holder snaps Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S Step 2—Place film in the holder...
Page 33 Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S Step 5—Insert the FH-2 into the slide adapter Insert the FH-2 in the film slot of the MA-20, with the “Nikon” logo upwards. The direction of insertion depends on which of the frames in the apertures of the metal part of the FH-2 is to be scanned (in the illustrations below, the arrows show the direction of insertion).
Page 34 When removing the holder from the adapter, wait until the status LED glows steadily, then slide the holder out by hand. Do not use the eject button. Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S Cautions • If the holder does not slide smoothly into the adapter film slot, remove it from the adapter and try again.
Page 35 35 mm film-strips of from two to six frames in length can be scanned using the strip-film adapter. Insert the adapter into the scanner’s adapter slot as shown below, sliding it in until it con- tacts the back of the slot. Push the adapter until the connector on the rear of the adapter is seated securely in the socket at the back of the slot.
Page 36: Inserting Film
Do not use film which curls upwards or which is curled more than 3 mm, as the film may jam or fail to scan properly. Film for use in the scanner should fit in the gauge on top of the adapter.
Page 37 Cautions • Do not attempt to insert film while scanning is in progress. • Do not remove the adapter or turn the scanner off when there is film in the adapter. Use the driver software pro- vided with your scanner to eject the film.
Page 38 Step 1—Remove the adapter from the scanner Wait until the status LED glows steadily, then slide the adapter from the scanner. If the status LED is flashing rapidly, close all programs and turn off the computer, then turn off your scanner and remove the adapter.
Page 39 Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S Using the IX240 Film Adapter (IA-20) An optional adapter for scanning IX240 film with the LS-30 is available for separate purchase. To use the IX240 adapter, insert it into the scanner’s adapter slot as shown below, sliding it in until it contacts the back of the slot.
Page 40 Note: If no operation is performed for several minutes, the film will automatically be wound back into the canister. Film will be fed into the scanner once more when the Nikon Scan scan window is Latch button opened or a preview or thumbnail scan is performed.
Page 41: Turning The Scanner Off
Removing Film To remove film from the adapter, click the “eject” button ( in the Nikon Scan scan window (see the software reference manual for your platform). Wait until the scanner’s status LED glows steadily, then open the cover and take the film out with your fingers.
Page 42: Maintenance
Close the sliding cover to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the adapter slot. Store the LS-30 in a dry, well-ventilated environ- ment, away from electronic equipment such as televisions or radios which produce strong magnetic fields. Do not store the scanner where the temperature exceeds 60ºC (140ºF) or goes...
Page 43 Transport The LS-30 is for use only in the country of sale. Nikon will not be held responsible for consequences resulting from use over- seas. The scanning mechanism must be locked in its home position for transport within the country. To return the scanning mechanism to its home position, remove any adapters from the adapter slot and then turn the scanner on.
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you should encounter problems with your scanner, check the following before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa- tive. If the problems occurred during scanning, you may wish to refer to the software reference manual for advice on trouble- shooting scanning problems.
Page 45 SCSI board or PCMCIA card been tested and approved by Nikon? A list of Nikon-approved SCSI adapters is provided sepa- rately. If your adapter is not on this list, you may need to purchase and install a Nikon-approved adapter before your scanner will work.
Page 46 Problem: the scan window controls are grayed out or a “no adapter” or “no media” error appears when you attempt to scan an image using Nikon Scan Check that there is an adapter in the device and that it is fully inserted in the adapter slot.
Page 47: Specifications
Film: 35 mm slides, 1.0–3.2 mm thick With FH-2 35 mm film strips of one to six frames Operating mode: Inserted in LS-30 adapter slot Aperture size: Same as slide aperture (22.5 mm x 34.3 mm, 2400 x 3658 pixels) FH-2 23.4 mm x 35.4 mm, 2496 x 3776 pixels...
Page 48 Dimensions: 84.0 mm (W) 207.5 mm (D) (H) (3.31 8.17 Weight: Approx. 270 g (9.6 oz.) Power supply: 5 VDC, 1.7 A or less, supplied from LS-30 Specifications 54.5 mm 2.14 ) 58.5 mm 3.30 ) - 48 -...
Page 49 Name: Nikon Europe BV Address: Schipholweg 321, 1171 PL Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands declare that the product Product Name: Nikon Film Scanner LS-30, S SA-20, IX240 Film Adapter IA-20 DAPTER Manufacturer’s Name: Nikon Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-...

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