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Nikon LS4000 User Manual

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Scanning 35 mm
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  • Page 1 Setup Device Registration (Windows Only) Scanning 35 mm Slides Scanning 35 mm Film Nikon Scan Reference User’s Manual ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 2: Scanning Guide

    Windows or Macintosh computer. Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer Windows users will need to register the scanner with Windows when con- necting the scanner for the first time. Connect the scanner to the computer.
  • Page 3 User’s Manual (this manual) This User’s Manual is intended for use with both Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED (referred to below as the 4000 ED) and Nikon COOLSCAN IV ED film scanners, and is divided into the following chapters: Overview Read this chapter for information on the symbols and conventions used in this manual.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    O NOT • In the event of damage to the equipment, turn the scanner off at once and unplug the power cable, then contact your dealer or Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 • In the event that the insulation is damaged and the wires become exposed, contact your retailer or Nikon service office for information on repair or replacement. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software de- scribed in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages to film, film rolls, or APS film cartridges result- ing from the use of this product.
  • Page 7 ICE, Digital ROC, and Digital GEM, which are technologies of Applied Science Fiction, Inc. Radius, ColorMatch, and PressView are registered trademarks of miro displays, inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Device Drivers (Windows Only) ... 11 Installing Nikon Scan ... 16 Installing Nikon Scan under Windows ... 16 Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh ... 21 Connecting the Scanner ... 25 Connecting the Power Cable ... 25 Connecting the Interface Cable (4000 ED) ... 26 Connecting the Interface Cable (COOLSCAN IV ED) ...
  • Page 9 Using the FH-3 ... 105 Using the SA-21 ... 111 Nikon Scan ... 117 Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual ... 118 The Scan Window ... 120 The Parts of the Scan Window ... 120 The Control Area ... 122 The Information Panel ...
  • Page 10 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED (4000 ED) or COOLSCAN IV ED film scanner. This manual describes how to care for, install, and use your scanner. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using your scanner, and leave it where those who use the scanner will read it.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup This chapter describes how to set up the scanner, how to install Nikon Scan, and how to connect the scanner. It also describes how to care for your scanner when it is not in use and how to treat film to ensure the best results when you make a scan.

  • Page 12: Before Using Your Scanner

    • Only one scanner can be connected to the computer at a time. Using the Scanner with a Windows Computer Before you will be able to use your scanner with a Windows computer, you must register the scanner with the system.

  • Page 13: Get To Know Your Scanner

    Adapter slot This is where you put adapters for different types of film. Don’t put anything in this slot except an approved Nikon film adapter. Sliding cover Slide the cover down before inserting a film adapter. To protect your scanner from dust and other foreign objects, be sure close the cover when no adapter is in place.

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories After unpacking the scanner, check that the package contains all the items listed below. Con- tact your retailer immediately should you find that anything is missing or damaged. Power cable (1) (shape of cable depends on country of sale)
  • Page 15 This envelope contains user registration cards, and other important documents. Nikon Scan 3 CD-ROM (1) This CD contains driver software for your Nikon scanner. Depending on the country of sale, it may also include a variety of sample software. SUPER COOLSCAN 4000ED...

  • Page 16: Keep The Adapter Slot Closed

    10 cm (4˝) behind it. When using the SA-21 strip- film adapter, the front of the scanner should be at least 15 cm (6˝) from the edge of the surface on which the scanner is placed to prevent film from falling to the floor when ejected from the adapter’s film slot.

  • Page 17: Protect Your Film

    Protect Your Film The Digital ICE photo retouch function built into your Nikon scanner can be used to eliminate the effects of dust, scratches, and surface defects on your film. To ensure the best possible results and to prevent damage to slides or film, however, be sure to protect your film from dust, fingerprints, and condensation as described below.

  • Page 18: Using The 4000 Ed With Other Devices

    Only one scanner can be connected to the computer at a time. Connecting the Scanner Although this manual instructs the user to turn the scanner off before connecting the interface cable, IEEE 1394 cables can be connected while the scanner and computer are on and the scanner used immediately following connection.

  • Page 19: Installing The Ieee 1394/Firewire Interface Board (4000 Ed Only)

    The IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface board included with your scanner can not be used in laptop computers or in low-profile PCI slots. In these cases, you will need to install one of the interface boards or cards recommended by Nikon. For more information, see the following web site: http://www.nikon-image.com/en/ei_cs/index.htm...

  • Page 20: Installing The Interface Board (4000 Ed Only)

    Installing the Interface Board (4000 ED Only) Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board in a PCI Slot After turning the computer off and disconnecting all cables, insert the interface board in one of the computer’s PCI slots as shown below. For information on the location of the PCI slots and on installing PCI boards, see the documentation provided with your computer.

  • Page 21: Installing The Device Drivers (Windows Only)

    Installing the Device Drivers (Windows Only) After installing the interface board, close the computer’s case and reconnect all cables. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers.
  • Page 22 Windows 2000 Professional The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers. To confirm that the drivers have been installed and are functioning normally: Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that ap- pears.
  • Page 23 Windows Millennium Edition (Me) The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows Me will automati- cally install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally: The dialog shown at right will be dis- played.
  • Page 24 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) The first time the computer is pow- ered on with the board in place, the dialog shown at right will be dis- played. Click Next. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next.
  • Page 25 Select The updated driver (Recom- mended) NEC Firewarden OHCI Com- pliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller and click Next. The dialog shown at right will be dis- played. Click Next. If prompted to insert a disk, insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD into the CD-ROM drive and click OK.

  • Page 26: Installing Nikon Scan

    This version of Nikon Scan will be installed under Windows and Mac OS 9 or earlier. Nikon Scan 3 Version 3.1.3 This version of Nikon Scan 3 is supported only under Mac OS X (version 10.1.3 or later). It will be installed on Macintosh computers running Mac OS X. The following limitations apply: •...
  • Page 27 IEEE 1394 driver update as described below. Holding down the shift key to prevent the Nikon Scan 3 installer from starting automati- cally, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive (if the installer starts, click Exit to close the Welcome dialog).
  • Page 28 Nikon Scan 3 CD, and select Autorun from the menu that appears. Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional Installing Nikon Scan under these operating systems requires administrator privileges. When installing Nikon Scan under Windows XP, log in as the “Computer administrator.” Under Win- dows 2000 Professional, log in as the “Administrator.”...
  • Page 29 Click Next to install Nikon Scan 3 to the folder for Nikon Scan 3 shown under “In- stall Location,” or click Browse… to choose another location. Once the Nikon Scan program files have been copied to disk, a color-space selec- tion wizard will be displayed.
  • Page 30 Choose an RGB color-space profile from the list and click OK. More information about the different profiles is available in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual. The installation complete dialog will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the InstallShield wizard. Once the computer has restarted, take a few moments to view the ReadMe file, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual.

  • Page 31: Installing Nikon Scan On A Macintosh

    Memory Requirements under Mac OS X Running Nikon Scan 3.1.3 under Mac OS X requires a minimum of 256 MB of memory, of which 128 MB are required by the operating system and the remainder by Nikon Scan 3.1.3.
  • Page 32 Take a few moments to read this file, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. After reading the file, click Continue…. Choose a location for Nikon Scan from the Install Location menu and click In- stall. Mac OS X Nikon Scan will automatically be installed to the folder “Applications : Nikon Soft-...
  • Page 33 Choosing the correct color-space profile is very important if the scanner is to be used in a professional setting, for example as part of a production workflow. More information about the color management system used in Nikon Scan 3 may be found in the Nikon Scan Software Manual.
  • Page 34 Nikon Scan 3 can be used to scan images directly into any application that supports Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins. The installer will display a list of plug-in folders for the applications currently in- stalled on your computer; choose the fold- ers containing Adobe Photoshop plug-ins and click OK to copy the Nikon Scan 3.1...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Scanner

    A power cable is provided with your scanner. Before connecting the cable, making sure the scanner is off. After connecting the cable to the AC connector on the rear of the scanner, plug it into a general-purpose household power outlet (AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz). If a separate ground wire is provided, be sure to attach the ground wire to the earth connector.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Interface Cable (4000 Ed)

    Connecting the Interface Cable (4000 ED) After confirming that the scanner is off, connect one end of the supplied 6-pin–6-pin IEEE 1394 cable to the scanner, the other to the computer. Connect the cable as shown. Attempting to insert the connector in another orientation could not only damage the connector, but also damage the scanner or computer or interfere with their correct functioning.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Interface Cable (Coolscan Iv Ed)

    Connecting the Interface Cable (COOLSCAN IV ED) After confirming that the scanner is off, connect the supplied USB cable to the scanner using the B connector, and insert the A connector to the computer’s USB port. Connect the cable as shown. Attempting to insert the connector in another orientation could not only damage the connector, but also damage the scanner or computer or interfere with their correct functioning.

  • Page 38: Turn The Scanner On

    When initialization is complete, the status LED will glow steadily. When turning the scanner on with the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter in place, be sure that the FH-3 film holder is not inserted. Leaving the FH-3 in the scanner can prevent the scanner from initializing normally.

  • Page 39: Device Registration (Windows Only)

    The first time you connect the scanner to a Windows computer, The first time you connect the scanner to a Windows computer, you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by in- you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by in- stalling the hardware drivers.

  • Page 40: Registering The 4000 Ed With Windows

    Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The list of drivers shown in step 3 will be displayed.
  • Page 41 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 32).
  • Page 42 Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and click System.
  • Page 43 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the...
  • Page 44 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 32). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog. Click Reinstall Driver…...
  • Page 45 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 32).

  • Page 46: Windows 2000 Professional

    CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next. Logging On Log on as the Administrator when registering the scanner. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 47 Browse…. Select the Win2000 folder The Locate File dialog will be displayed. Select the “Nkscan” CD from the Look in menu and open each of the “INF,” “LS4000,” and “Win2000” folders in turn. Select the file LS40002K.INF and click Open.
  • Page 48 The dialog shown at right will be dis- p l a y e d . C o n f i r m t h a t t h e p a t h “\INF\LS4000\Win2000” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click...
  • Page 49 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 40).
  • Page 50 Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  • Page 51 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updat-...
  • Page 52 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog. Click Update Driver…...
  • Page 53 Select the search option and click Next. Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automati- cally, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automati- cally when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

  • Page 54: Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

    OK. “LS4000ME.INF” Several drivers with similar names may be displayed. Be sure to select LS4000ME.INF. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 55 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 46).
  • Page 56 Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  • Page 57 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another mes- sage is displayed, proceed to “Updating...
  • Page 58 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 46). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog. Click Update Driver…...
  • Page 59 Be sure to select LS4000ME.INF. Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 46–47).

  • Page 60: Windows 98Second Edition (Se)

    “Updating the IEEE 1394 Drivers (Windows 98 SE only)” ( Turn the computer on Make sure that the computer is on, and that the scanner is off and connected to the computer via the IEEE 1394 cable.
  • Page 61 Exit to close the Welcome window. Select Specify a location Select Specify a location and click Browse. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window. 53). This com-...
  • Page 62 Select the Win98SE folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be dis- played. Select the “Win98SE” folder un- der “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls4000” and click OK. Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS4000\Win98SE”...
  • Page 63 Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  • Page 64 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the...
  • Page 65 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 53). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Prop- erties dialog. Click Reinstall Driver…...
  • Page 66 The Browse for Folder dialog will be dis- played. Select the “Win98SE” folder un- der “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls4000” and click OK to return to the dialog shown in step C o n f i r m t h a t t h e p a t h “ \ I N F \ LS4000\Win98SE”...

  • Page 67: Registering The Coolscan Iv Ed With Windows

    1 and click Next. Logging On Log on as the Computer Administrator when registering the scanner. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 68 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 59).
  • Page 69 Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and click System.
  • Page 70 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updat-...
  • Page 71 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 59). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog. Click Reinstall driver…...
  • Page 72 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 59–60).

  • Page 73: Windows 2000 Professional

    CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next. Logging On Log on as the Administrator when registering the scanner. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 74 Select CD-ROM drives Select CD-ROM drives and click Next. Begin installation of the device drivers Click Next. Click Yes The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes.
  • Page 75 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 66).
  • Page 76 Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  • Page 77 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updat-...
  • Page 78 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog. Click Update Driver…...
  • Page 79 Select the search option and click Next. Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automati- cally, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM drives and click Next. The Welcome Window...

  • Page 80: Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

    Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the search option Select the search option and click Next. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 81 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 72).
  • Page 82 Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  • Page 83 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another mes- sage is displayed, proceed to “Updating...
  • Page 84 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 72). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “ ”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog. Click Update Driver…...
  • Page 85 OK. Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 72–73).

  • Page 86: Windows 98 Second Edition (Se)

    Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 87 Select Specify a location Select Specify a location and click Browse. Select the Ls40 folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be dis- played. Click on the “+” next to the “Nkscan” and then “INF” folders to dis- play the “Ls40” folder. Select the “Ls40” folder and click OK.
  • Page 88 Begin installation of the device drivers Click Next. Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation. Confirm device registration Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 79).
  • Page 89 Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE) After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below. Turn the scanner on Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on. Open the System Properties dialog From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  • Page 90 Confirm that the scanner is working properly Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the...
  • Page 91 Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE) If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below.
  • Page 92 Specify a location and click Browse. The Welcome Window If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window. Select the Ls40 folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed. Se- lect the “Ls40”...

  • Page 93: Scanning 35-Mm Slides

    This chapter describes how to scan 35-mm slides using the MA- This chapter describes how to scan 35-mm slides using the MA- 20 (S) slide-mount adapter provided with your scanner. 20 (S) slide-mount adapter provided with your scanner. ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 94: Step 1-Ready The Slide

    MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter into the scanner. Open the sliding cover on the front of the scanner and slide the MA-20 (S) smoothly into the adapter slot until it is fully inserted. The status LED will blink a few times and then glow...

  • Page 95: Step 3-Insert The Slide

    The MA-20 (S) scans slides one at a time. Insert the slide smoothly with the emulsion surface down (shiny surface up) and the short side of the slide aperture toward the scanner. Stop when the slide contacts the rear of the film slot.

  • Page 96: Step 4-Scan The Slide

    It can also be used to scan images directly into any application that supports TWAIN (Windows) or Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins (Mac OS 9 or earlier). Nikon Scan can not be used to scan images into third-party applications in Mac OS X.
  • Page 97 The Nikon Scan scan window will open on the desktop. Choose the film type Choose the type of film to be scanned from the media- type menu. Choose a color model Choose a color model from the color-model menu. The most common choice for images that will be edited on a computer is Calibrated RGB.
  • Page 98 Click the Preview button Click the Preview button to create a preview of the image to be scanned. The preview will be displayed in the preview area. Preview button Preview area...
  • Page 99 Adjust scan settings For steps 6 through 10, you will use the tools in the “Tool Chest.” The Tool Chest is a window of tool palettes, each containing controls for a specific task, such as selecting the area to be scanned, adjusting contrast, color, and sharpness, setting the scan size and resolution, or compensating for defects in the original, such as grain or fading.
  • Page 100 Rotate or flip the image If necessary, you can rotate or flip the preview image. Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Layout Tools palette in the Tool Chest to view the controls in the Layout Tools palette.
  • Page 101 Tool Chest to view the controls in the Digital ICE cubed palette (for more information on Digital ICE , see page 51 of the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual). Click To remove dust and scratches from the image, check Enable Digital ICE and select Nor- mal or Fine from the Digital ICE menu.
  • Page 102 Select a crop Select a portion of the image for scanning. This selection is referred to as the “crop.” Click the Crop tool ( ) in the Layout Tools palette and drag the mouse to select a crop. The borders of the crop are indicated by a dotted line. Selecting the Entire Image Double-click inside the current crop to select the entire image.
  • Page 103 Choose an output size and resolution If desired, you can specify the dimensions and resolution of the final image (“output size and resolution”). Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Crop palette to view the controls in the Crop palette. Click The Crop palette contains three options for determining output size: Keep this crop, Keep this output size, and Keep this file size.
  • Page 104 • Keep this crop Choose Keep this crop when you want to select the precise area to be scanned using the mouse, then adjust the output resolution and size according to how the image will be used. Enter a value for resolution suited to the device on which the image will be printed or displayed in the Resolution text box, or select a resolution that matches the device from the options listed in the output resolution menu.
  • Page 105 Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness Curves The Curves palette makes it possible to adjust color balance and contrast in specific por- tions of the tone range. For example, you can selectively enhance detail in dark portions of the image (shadow), brighten mid-tones, or bring out details in highlights. Changes can be made to all the component colors in the image or only to specific color components (channels).
  • Page 106 Processed tab. The Processed /Natural Tabs When using Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application, you can use the Ctrl-T (Windows) or keyboard shortcut to switch between the Processed and Natural tabs. -T (Macintosh)
  • Page 107 Click the Scan button Click the Scan button to begin scanning. When scanning is complete, the image will be displayed in an image window. Windows Once you have saved the scanned image, you can open it for editing in another application such as Photoshop.
  • Page 108 To scan additional images after closing the scan window, select the scanner from the Nikon Scan > Tools menu. In Windows, you can also open the scan window by selecting Open TWAIN Source from the File menu. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images directly into another application, open the scan window by selecting Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire”...
  • Page 109 If you are using Nikon Scan as a “stand-alone” application, choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) from the File menu to exit Nikon Scan. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images directly into another application, simply close the scan window by clicking...
  • Page 110 If you are using a Macintosh or a computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional, wait for the status LED to stop blinking and then turn the scanner off by pressing the power button. If you are using Windows Me or Windows 98 SE, you must first remove the scanner from the system as described below.

  • Page 111: Scanning 35-Mm Film

    Scanning 35-mm Film Scanning 35-mm Film This chapter describes how to scan strips of unmounted 35-mm film. This chapter describes how to scan strips of unmounted 35-mm film. Strip film can be scanned using the SA-21 strip-film adapter or by Strip film can be scanned using the SA-21 strip-film adapter or by placing film in the FH-3 film holder and inserting it in MA-20 (S) placing film in the FH-3 film holder and inserting it in MA-20 (S)

  • Page 112: Film That Can Not Be Scanned In The Sa-21

    Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21 Film That Can Not Be Used The following film can not be scanned in the SA-21. Problem Film strip is only one frame long Perforations Perforations are torn or missing Less than 6 mm or more 30 mm...

  • Page 113: Film That Must Be Repaired Before Use

    Film That Must Be Repaired Before Use Film with the defects listed below must be repaired before it can be scanned in the SA-21. It can be scanned without preparation using the FH-3 film holder with the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter ( 105).
  • Page 114 See page 105 for information on using the FH-3. Problem The end of the film is folded. The end of the film is tapered. There are small holes in between the perforations. Care should be taken not to injure yourself when using scissors to trim the film. Film that has been repaired or that has just been developed may jam in the adapter.

  • Page 115: Using The Fh-3

    The FH-3 can be used in combination with the MA-20 (S) to scan strips of 35-mm film of one to six frames in length, including film that can not be scanned in the SA-21. FH-3 Hold the adapter with the Nikon logo face up. For more information on:...
  • Page 116 Unlatch the holder snaps and flip the upper holder open. Place a strip of film in the lower por- tion of the holder, aligning each frame with an aperture in the lower holder. The shiny surface of the film should face up (the emulsion surface should face down), so that the frame numbers are not reversed.
  • Page 117 Return the upper holder to its origi- nal position, aligning the ends with the ends of the lower holder. Fasten the snap on the FH-3 and fit the upper and lower ends of the holder together.
  • Page 118 Inserting the MA-20 (S) Open the sliding cover on the front of the scanner and slide the MA-20 (S) smoothly into the adapter slot until it is fully inserted. The status LED will blink a few times and then glow steadily.
  • Page 119 Using the Film Holder Do not use force when inserting the holder, as this could damage the holder or the scanner. To avoid damage to the film, remove dust and lint from the film holder before use. Dust and lint can affect the quality of scanned images and damage your film.
  • Page 120 Scanning Frames in Order The position of the frame scanned is shown in the diagram below. Direction of insertion Frame scanned Frame 1 Frame scanned Frame 4 Frame scanned Frame 2 Frame scanned Frame 5 Frame scanned Frame 3 Frame scanned Frame 6...

  • Page 121: Using The Sa-21

    LED is not blinking), insert the SA-21 into the scanner. Open the sliding cover on the front of the scanner and slide the SA-21 smoothly into the adapter slot until it is fully inserted. The status LED will blink a few times and then glow steadily.
  • Page 122 The status LED will blink while the scanner readies the film for scanning. The status LED will stop blinking when the scanner is ready to begin scanning.
  • Page 123 The Thumbnail Drawer When using the SA-21 strip-film adapter, you can choose the frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer. For more information on the thumbnail drawer, see pages 19 to 25 of the Nikon Scan Software Manual. Using the Thumbnail Drawer After selecting the film type from the media-type menu and the color model from the color-model menu 87), click the thumbnail drawer tab to open the thumbnail drawer.
  • Page 124 Using the Thumbnail Drawer (Continued) If the thumbnail drawer is too small to display all frames at once, you can enlarge the drawer by dragging the lower right corner, or use the scroll bar to view frames that can not be displayed in the drawer. Scroll bar Drag to enlarge thumbnail area The frame to be scanned can be selected by clicking the associated frame number or thumbnail.
  • Page 125 To eject film when the computer is off or Nikon Scan is not running, turn the scanner off and then on again. The film will be ejected automatically, releasing the adapter lock mechanism. Wait for...
  • Page 126 If you are using Nikon Scan as a “stand-alone” application, choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) from the File menu to exit Nikon Scan. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images directly into another application, simply close the scan window by clicking the close box.

  • Page 127: Nikon Scan

    Nikon Scan Nikon Scan This chapter provides a brief overview of Nikon Scan, the software that drives your Nikon scanner. For more information, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual, available in pdf format on the Nikon Software Manual CD provided with your scanner.

  • Page 128: Viewing The Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual

    Your Nikon scanner is controlled using Nikon Scan driver software, which must be installed before you can use your scanner. The operating manual for Nikon Scan may be found on the reference CD provided with your scanner, where it is stored in Adobe Acrobat Portable Docu- ment Format (pdf).
  • Page 129 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Windows Once installation is complete, you will be able to view the Nikon Scan Software Manual by double-clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD and choosing a language from the menu that appears.

  • Page 130: The Scan Window

    The Scan Window The Parts of the Scan Window...
  • Page 131 • controlling the physical dimensions and file size of the image when opened in the host application • enhancing color, contrast, and sharpness • removing the effects of scratches, dust, fading, and film grain • controlling scanner settings Scan Progress window Shows what actions are being performed, and gives a log of automated tasks.

  • Page 132: The Control Area

    Autofocus Button Click to focus the scanner on the center of the image, or control-click (Windows) or option- click (Macintosh) to select a new focus point. Zoom Buttons...
  • Page 133 Window Buttons • Prefs: click to open the preferences dialog • Help: click to open the Nikon Scan help file • Tools: click to open the Tool Chest or Scan Progress windows...

  • Page 134: The Information Panel

    Scanner Extras Displays the current bit depth (which deter- and analog gain mines the maximum number of colors in the only image).

  • Page 135: The Preview Button

    The Thumbnail Drawer Tab This tab is only displayed when a multi-frame adapter such as the SA-21 is inserted in the scanner. Clicking this tab opens the thumbnail drawer, where you can select the frame to be scanned by clicking the associated frame number.

  • Page 136: The Tool Chest

    Curves One of three color editing tools offered by Nikon Scan, the curves tool is useful when ad- justing contrast and making changes to color balance that effect only a specific portion of the tone range (shadows, mid-tones, or high- lights).
  • Page 137 Analog Gain Using analog gain, you can adjust colors by di- rectly altering the exposure value for each of the colored elements in the scanner’s light source. Digital ICE cubed Three tools are available: • Digital ICE: reduces the effects of dust and scratches •...

  • Page 138: The Scan Progress Window

    The Scan Progress Window This window shows the progress of preview and scan operations. The current task can be cancelled by clicking the Stop button. Tasks that have yet to be performed are listed in the Queue tab and can be cancelled by selecting the task and clicking the button.

  • Page 139: Reference

    Reference This chapter includes troubleshooting instructions, maintenance This chapter includes troubleshooting instructions, maintenance tips, a list of optional accessories available for your scanner, prod- tips, a list of optional accessories available for your scanner, prod- uct specifications, and an index.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should you encounter problems with your scanner, refer to the following section and the trouble- shooting section in the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Problem The scanner does not turn on (the status LED does not...
  • Page 141 Failure to observe this precaution could result in malfunction. • Settings are improperly adjusted in Nikon Scan Refer to the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual for information on adjusting scanner settings, or try resetting scanner set- tings to factory defaults.
  • Page 142 IEEE 1394 port, check the make and model num- ber of your computer). Updated compatiblity information may also be available on the Nikon support web site for your area. If your IEEE 1394/Firewire board is not compat- ible with Nikon Scan, install the REX-PFW2W IEEE 1394 in-...

  • Page 143: When Film Jams In The Sa-21

    When Film Jams in the SA-21 When film jams in the SA-21, Nikon Scan will display an error and the scanner status LED will flash at rate of about five times per second. How you will handle the jam depends on whether the film is caught inside the adapter of if the problem occurred while the film was loading.

  • Page 144: If The Film Jams Inside The Adapter

    Remove the film from the adapter as described in the following section. If the above error occurs when no film is inserted in the scanner, it may indicate that the adapter requires cleaning. Clean the adapter as described under “Maintenance: Caring for Adapters.”...
  • Page 145 Removing Film After placing the adapter on a table or other flat, stable surface, press the release button on top of the adapter, open the front panel, and open and remove the upper cover. Release button Front panel • If the end of the film strip is not visible, rotate the toothed wheel until the end of the film protrudes from either end of the adapter.
  • Page 146 Forcing the frame open could result in damage to the adapter. Work with the adapter and scanner on a table or other flat, stable surface. The adapter or scanner could be damaged should either fall to the floor.

  • Page 147: Maintenance

    Your scanner is a precision machine. We recommend that you take your scanner and adapters to an authorized Nikon service representative once every one to two years for inspection, and once every three to five years for servicing (a fee is charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu- larly recommended in the case of scanners used in commercial applications.
  • Page 148 After checking that no film remains in the adapters, package the scanner and adapters in the original packing materials. Nikon scanners are certified for use in the country or region of sale. Transportation and use outside the country or region of sale are at the user’s own risk and responsibility.

  • Page 149: Caring For Adapters

    Caring for Adapters Storing the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter Remove the SA-21 strip-film adapter from the scanner when not in use. If you will not be using the adapter for an extended period, store it where: • the temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degrees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F) •...
  • Page 150 Should this occur, you will need to clean the rollers. If the film continues to jam after the rollers have been cleaned, consult with your nearest Nikon service representative.
  • Page 151 Rollers Toothed wheel Roller frame Work with the adapter and scanner on a table or other flat, stable surface. The adapter or scanner could be damaged should either fall to the floor.
  • Page 152 Remove dust and dirt from the interior of the adapter with a blower. Clean the feed mecha- nism thoroughly, changing the angle of the blower to reach all parts of the mechanism. Be sure that dirt and dust do not remain on the adapter’s three sensors. Caring for the FH-3 Film Holder When cleaning the holder, do not use volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner.

  • Page 153: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Options Available for the 4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED IA-20 (S) Adapter for APS (IX240) Film The IA-20 (S) is used to scan APS (IX240) film. FH-G1 Medical Slide Holder The FH-G1 is used in combination with the MA-20 (S) to scan prepared microscope slides containing samples of pathological tissue.

  • Page 154: Specifications

    Specifications Scanner Specifications SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED (LS-4000 ED) Film Aperture Scan range Effective aperture Effective scan range Scanning system Light source Sensor Color separation Optical resolution • 35 mm film: Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be...
  • Page 155 56 s 2 m 50 s – 56 s 2 m 55 s FMV715GTX6 (Pentium 4 1.5GHz) Windows 2000 Nikon Scan 3.1 IEEE 1394 I/F Board (included in the 4000 ED package) MA-20 (S) Slide Mount Adapter 4000dpi 14bit Positive 20–60%...
  • Page 156 COOLSCAN IV ED (LS-40 ED) Film Aperture Scan range Effective aperture Effective scan range Scanning system Light source Sensor Color separation Optical resolution Analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion Output Focus • 35 mm film: Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be scanned in strips of up to six frames or mounted as 35 mm slides using mounts of from 1.0 to 3.2 mm in thickness and 49.0–...
  • Page 157 2 m 05 s 2 m 40 s 2 m 05 s 2 m 30 s FMV715GTX6 (Pentium4 1.5GHz) Windows 2000 Nikon Scan 3.1 MA-20 (S) Slide Mount Adapter 2900dpi 8bit Positive 20–60% 169 315 mm/3.66˝ 6.65˝ 12.40˝ (W H...

  • Page 158: Adapter Specifications

    Approximately 40 g/1.43 oz vertical and horizontal installations 35 mm film of two to six frames (color or monochrome, positive or negative) Supplied from scanner 80 70 230 mm/3.15˝ 2.76˝ 9.06˝ (W Approximately 500 g/1 lb 1.86 oz H D) 0.18˝...

  • Page 159: Specifications For Optional Adapters

    Operating Mode Can only be used in a horizontal installation (4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED) Developed APS (IX240) film cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames Supplied from scanner 59 208 mm/3.31˝ 2.32˝ Approximately 270 g/9.6 oz Rolls of 35 mm film of from two to forty frames (color or mono-...

  • Page 160: Index

    ... 139 scanner ... 137 Nikon Scan ... 16, 117 installing ... 11, 16, 21 Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual ... 5, 118 Nomenclature ... 3, 120, 121 Perforations ... 102, 103, 104 Power cable ... 4, 25 connecting ... 3, 25 Power switch ...

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