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Nikon LS8000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Setup Device Registration (Windows Only) Scanning Film Holders for the 8000 ED Nikon Scan Reference User’s Manual ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 2: Scanning Guide

    Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer Windows users will need to register the scanner with Windows when connecting the scanner for the first time. Connect the scanner to the computer. Registration of the scanner as a new de- vice is necessary only under Windows.

  • Page 3: Product Documentation

    This chapter contains all you need to know when setting up your scanner for the first time, including how to install Nikon Scan and how to connect your 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 4: For Your Safety

    • 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 or film rolls resulting from the use of this product.

  • Page 7: Notice For Customers In Canada

    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 Drivers for the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board (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 ...
  • Page 9 Using the FH-816 Holder for 16-mm Film Strips ... 107 Using the FH-8G1 Medical Holder ... 112 Nikon Scan ... 115 Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual ... 116 The Scan Window ... 118 The Parts of the Scan Window ... 118 The Control Area ...
  • Page 10 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (8000 ED). This manual describes how to care for, install, and use your scanner. Be sure that you have read and under- stood 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

    Nikon Scan for the first time with the scan- ner on and a holder in place. This does not indicate an error. Do not eject the holder.

  • 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. FH-835S 35-mm strip film holder (1) This holder is used to scan up to two strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length.
  • Page 15 Nikon Scan 3.1 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. Reference CD (1) This CD contains a reference manual for the...

  • Page 16: Keep The Holder Slot Closed

    Before connecting the power and interface cables, choose a flat, stable location for your scan- ner close to the computer and to a suitable power outlet. Do not install your scanner where: it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight...

  • 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: Connecting The Ieee 1394/Firewire Devices

    Please note, however, that as an IEEE 1394/Firewire device, your Nikon scanner can be connected or dis- connected while on and can be used immediately following connection. There is no need to turn off or restart the device each time it is connected.

  • Page 19: Installing The Ieee 1394/Firewire Interface Board

    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 Ieee 1394/Firewire Interface Board In A Pci Slot

    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 Drivers For The Ieee 1394/Firewire Interface Board (Windows Only)

    Installing the Drivers for the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board (Windows Only) After installing the interface board in a PCI slot, closing the computer’s case, and reconnecting the cables, turn the computer on and install the board drivers as described below. 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

    Windows 2000 Professional The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows 2000 will auto- matically install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally: Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Proper- ties from the menu that appears.

  • Page 23: Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

    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)

    Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. 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 the Insert Disk dialog is displayed, in- sert 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 Turn on your computer and insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Welcome Window If the installer starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into the CD-ROM drive, click Exit to close the Welcome window.
  • Page 28 1. Double click the My Computer icon 2. In the My Computer window, click on the CD-ROM drive icon with the right mouse button 3. Select Autorun from the menu that appears Important Log into the Administrator account when installing Nikon Scan under Windows 2000.
  • Page 29 Choosing the correct color-space profile is very important if the scanner is to be used in a professional setting, for example as a part of a production workflow. The Nikon Scan Reference Manual contains information about the color management system used in Nikon Scan.
  • Page 30 Choose sRGB from the list of color- space profiles and click OK. More in- formation about the different profiles is available in the Nikon Scan Refer- ence Manual. The installation complete dialog will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the InstallShield wizard.

  • 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 After read- ing the file, click Continue…. Choose a location for Nikon Scan from the Install Location menu and click Install. Mac OS X Nikon Scan will automatically be installed to the folder “Applications : Nikon Soft-...
  • Page 33 More information about the color management sys- tem used in Nikon Scan 3 may be found in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual. Clicking Use Wizard in the Color Space Wizard dialog displays the dialog shown at right.
  • Page 34 Nikon Scan 3 can be used to scan im- ages directly into any application that supports Adobe Photoshop 5.0 ac- quire plug-ins. The installer will dis- play a list of plug-in folders for the applications currently installed on your computer; choose the folders...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Scanner

    Before connecting the power cables, be sure the scanner is off. 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 general-purpose (AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) household outlet.

  • Page 36: Turn The Scanner On

    The first time you run Nikon Scan, the status LED will emit five series of rapid blinks (each of about three seconds duration) when you first insert a holder with the scanner on or if you start Nikon Scan for the first time with the scanner on and a holder in place.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Windows Xp Home Edition/Windows Xp Professional

    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 39 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)” ( 30).
  • Page 40 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 41 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 prop- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows...
  • Page 42 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 30). 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 43 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)” ( 30).

  • Page 44: 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 45 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,” “LS8000,” and “Win2000” folders in turn. Select the file LS80002K.INF and click Open.
  • Page 46 Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS8000\Win2000” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click OK. If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed If the correct path is not displayed, repeat steps 4–6 to select the correct path.
  • Page 47 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)” ( 38).
  • Page 48 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 49 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 prop- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows...
  • Page 50 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 51 If the Welcome program starts automati- cally when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window. Reinstall the drivers Reinstall the drivers as described in steps 3–8 of “Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional” ( 35–37). Click Finish...

  • Page 52: Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

    Next. Inserting the Nikon Scan CD If the Nikon Scan CD is not in the CD- ROM drive, insert the disk while holding down the shift key to prevent the Wel- come program from starting automati- cally.
  • Page 53 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)” ( 44).
  • Page 54 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 55 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 dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working prop- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows...
  • Page 56 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 44). 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 57 LS8000ME.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)” ( 44–45).

  • Page 58: Windows 98Second Edition (Se)

    “Installing the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 Second Edition” ( 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 59 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. 51). This...
  • Page 60 Select the Win98SE folder The Browse for Folder dialog will be dis- played. Select the “Win98SE” folder under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls8000” and click OK. Confirm the file path The dialog shown at right will be dis- p l a y e d .
  • Page 61 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 62 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 dis- played. Click the General tab and con- firm that “This device is working prop- erly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98...
  • Page 63 Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 51). 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 64 Windows has found the drivers for the device. 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)” ( 51–52).

  • Page 65: Scanning

    Scanning This chapter describes how to make your first scan. Step 1—Ready the Film ... 56 Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder ... 58 Step 3—Insert the Holder ... 60 Step 4—Scan the Slide ... 61 ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 66: Step 1-Ready The Film

    The holder you will use depends on the type of film scanned. This example illustrates how to scan 35-mm film using the FH-835S film holder provided with your scanner. The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time.
  • Page 67 With the holder oriented so that the insertion guide is to the left, insert your fingers into the holes in the lower portion holder to unlatch the hooks holding the upper cover in place, then open the holder. Insertion guide Upper cover Hooks ( 2)

  • Page 68: Step 2-Place The Film In The Holder

    Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder Place the film to be scanned in the holder with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the frames aligned with the apertures in the lower portion of the holder. Apertures Place the second strip of film in the holder as described above, aligning it with the next row of apertures.
  • Page 69 Close the upper cover so that the latches click into place. Nikon Scan will display thumbnails in the order shown below.

  • Page 70: Step 3-Insert The Holder

    Do not insert the holder at an angle. Once the holder has been inserted as far as the insertion guide, the scanner’s loading mechanism will be activated and the holder will be fed into the scanner automatically.

  • Page 71: Step 4-Scan The Slide

    Making a Scan Starting Nikon Scan Windows From the Start menu, select All Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1 > Nikon Scan 3.1 (Windows XP) or Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1 > Nikon Scan 3.1 (other versions of Windows). Mac OS X...
  • Page 72 Using Nikon scan for the First Time The first time you run Nikon Scan, the status LED will emit five series of rapid blinks (each of about three seconds duration) when you first insert holder with the scanner on or if you start Nikon Scan for the first time with the scanner on and a holder in place.
  • Page 73 Choose the type of film to be scanned from the Nikon Scan media-type menu. Choose a color model from the color- model menu. Calibrated RGB is the best choice in most circumstances. The Grayscale option is for use when scan-...
  • Page 74 Click the thumbnail drawer tab to open the thumbnail drawer (the thumbnail drawer is not available when the optional FH-869GR rotating glass-covered holder for medium for- mat film is inserted in the scanner). Thumbnail drawer tab Frames are identified by frame number (the number of frames displayed varies with the type of holder used).
  • Page 75 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 thumb-...
  • Page 76 Click the Preview button Click the Preview button to create a preview of the image to be scanned. You can also create a preview by double-clicking a selected frame in the thumbnail drawer. Preview button The preview will be displayed in the preview area. Preview area...
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79 Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Digital ICE cubed (Digital ICE 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 Digital ICE To remove dust and scratches from the image, check Enable Digital ICE and select Nor- mal or Fine from the Digital ICE menu.
  • Page 80 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. The size of the crop can be changed by dragging its boundaries.
  • Page 81 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 82 • 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 83 Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness Color, contrast, brightness, and sharpness can be adjusted as necessary using the tool pal- ettes listed below. For more information, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual (on CD). Curves The Curves palette makes it possible to adjust color balance and contrast in specific por- tions of the tone range.
  • Page 84 Processed tab. 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.
  • Page 85 Click the Scan button to begin scanning. When scanning is complete, the image will be displayed in an image window. Windows Scanned images can be saved and reopened for editing in another application, such as Photoshop. Image Windows You can close the scan window if it blocks your view of the image in the image window. Scan button Macintosh...
  • Page 86 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 87 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 88 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 89: Film Holders For The 8000 Ed

    Film Holders for the 8000 ED This chapter describes how to insert film in the various types of film holder available for the 8000 ED. ○ ○ ○ ○ Holders Provided with Your Scanner ... 80 Optional Holders ... 94...

  • Page 90: Holders Provided With Your Scanner

    Holders Provided with Your Scanner Three holders are provided with your scanner, each for use with a different type of film. When scanning 35-mm film strips up to six frames in length Mounted 35-mm slides Medium-format (120/220) film strips FH-835S holder for 35-mm film strips The FH-835S can be used to scan two strips of film up to six frames in length.

  • Page 91: Using The Fh-835S Holder For 35-Mm Film Strips

    Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. When scanning a single film strip, or when scanning two strips of different lengths, use the masking sheet to mask the unused apertures in the holder ( 84).
  • Page 92 Place the film to be scanned in the holder with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the frames aligned with the apertures in the lower portion of the holder. Apertures Lower holder Cautions Use only one type of film at a time. Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time.
  • Page 93 Openings are provided in the upper cover to allow you to adjust the position of film before latching the cover closed. Using these openings, insert a pointed object, such as a pen, in the film perforations and adjust the position of the film so that the frames are aligned with the apertures in the holder.
  • Page 94 When scanning two film strips containing less than six frames but of equal length, place the film so that it covers the apertures at the end of the holder that will be inserted in the scanner. Direction of insertion Leaving the apertures at the front of the holder uncovered can interfere with accurate color reproduction.
  • Page 95 Cut the masking sheets to the length needed to cover open apertures. Make sure that the film and masking sheets are inserted between the guides. If you insert the holder into the scanner with film riding up on the guides, the film holder may jam in the scanner.
  • Page 96 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Removing Film from the Holder Open the holder as described above and remove the film.

  • Page 97: Using The Fh-835M Holder For Mounted 35-Mm Slides

    Using the FH-835M Holder for Mounted 35-mm Slides The FH-835M is used when scanning mounted 35-mm slides. Up to five slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Insert the slides with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up).
  • Page 98 Should you encounter resistance, try inserting the slides at a slight angle. Be sure to insert slides between the guides. The scanner may not be able to adjust focus correctly if slides are placed on top of the guides. Inserting the slides on top of the guides could also damage the clips that hold the mounts in place.
  • Page 99 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place.

  • Page 100: Using The Fh-869S Holder For Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869S Holder for Brownie Film The FH-869S is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm electron microscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film: 4.5: up to four frames up to three frames 7–6 up to two frames Insert your fingers in the depressions and unlatch the hooks, then open the upper holders.
  • Page 101 Insert the film with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up), with the end of the film against the stop, then lower the upper holders until they click into place. Film stop Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below.
  • Page 102 Curled Film Follow the steps below to remove curl from medium-format film. Slide the latch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Latch Slide the movable base outwards by pushing the grips lightly with your fingers to remove curl from the film. Do not apply excessive force, as this could push the film out of alignment (to prevent this, press the upper holder slightly downwards before sliding it outwards).
  • Page 103 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Removing Film from the Holder...

  • Page 104: Optional Holders

    Optional Holders Five types of holder are available for separate purchase, each for use with a different type of film. When scanning Mounted medium-format film Medium-format film strips Medium-format film strips Panorama film FH-869M holder for mounted Brownie film The FH-869M can be used to scan 6 FH-869G glass-covered holder for Brownie film strips The FH-869G can be used to scan strips of medium-format (120/220) film or 59 mm...
  • Page 105 When scanning 16-mm film strips up to FH-816 16-mm film holder twenty frames in length The FH-816 can be used to scan from one to three strips of 16-mm film up to twenty frames in length Glass 26 mm 76 mm FH-8G1 medical holder microscope slides of pre- The FH-8G1 can be used to scan up to three prepared glass 26 mm...

  • Page 106: Using The Fh-869M Holder For Mounted Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869M Holder for Mounted Brownie Film The FH-869M is used when scanning mounted medium-format (Brownie) film. It can be used to scan up to two slides, one 6 4.5 or 6 6, the other 6 7, 6 8, or 6 9. Place the 6 4.5 or 6 6 slide at the front of the holder, the 6 7, 6...
  • Page 107 Should you encounter resistance, try inserting the slides at a slight angle. Be sure to insert slides between the guides. The scanner may not be able to adjust focus correctly if slides are placed on top of the guides. Inserting the slides on top of the guides could also...
  • Page 108 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place.

  • Page 109: Using The Fh-869G Glass-Covered Holder For Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Brownie Film The FH-869G is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm electron microscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film: 4.5: up to four frames up to three frames 7–6 up to two frames...
  • Page 110 Placing Seals Between Frames Newton’s rings (a radial interference pattern) may appear when you scan film that has been bent out of shape or otherwise distorted. When scanning film that has been folded or twisted, attach seals to the emulsion surface of the film between all frames but the first and second, and then place the film on the masking sheet emulsion side down (shiny surface up).
  • Page 111 With the shiny surface of the film up (the emulsion side with seals in place down), place the film between the film guides with the beginning of the first exposure against the inner edge of the masking sheet. Masking sheet Snap the cover closed.
  • Page 112 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Removing Film from the Holder Open the glass cover and tilt the holder so that the film slides to the depressions in the lower holder, then insert your fingers in the depressions and remove the film.

  • Page 113: Using The Fh-869Gr Glass-Covered Rotating Holder For Brownie Film

    Using the FH-869GR Glass-Covered Rotating Holder for Brownie Film The FH-869GR is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) film, 59 mm 82 mm film for electron microscopes, or 24 65 panorama film. Film can be adjusted by ±5° to compensate for camera angle. Multi-frame strips can be scanned one frame at a time without cutting the film into strips one frame long.
  • Page 114 When scanning with the FH-869GR, be sure to use a mask suited to the film to be scanned and to align the frame to be scanned with the aperture in the masking sheet. When using a 59mm by 82 mm electron microscope film, a 6 by 9 masking sheet should be used.
  • Page 115 The film angle can be adjusted up to ±5°. Loosen the locking screw by rotating it counter- clockwise and adjust the film angle, using the marks at the front of the holder as a guide (each mark is equivalent to 1°). Once you have adjusted the film to your satisfaction, rotate the locking screw clockwise to tighten it.
  • Page 116 Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button Removing Film from the Holder Open the upper cover and insert your fingers in the depressions in the lower holder to pick the film up by its edges.

  • Page 117: Using The Fh-816 Holder For 16-Mm Film Strips

    Using the FH-816 Holder for 16-mm Film Strips The FH-816 is used when scanning strips of 16-mm film up to twenty frames in length. Up to three film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. Insert your fingers into the holes in the lower portion holder to unlatch the hooks holding the upper cover in place, then open the holder.
  • Page 118 Direction of insertion Leaving the apertures at the end of the holder that will be inserted in the scanner uncovered can interfere with accurate color reproduction.
  • Page 119 Inserting Film and Masking Sheets Make sure that the film and masking sheets ( 108) are inserted between the guides. If you insert the holder into the scanner with film riding up on the guides, the film holder may jam in the scanner.
  • Page 120 Direction of insertion Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button...
  • Page 121 Removing Film from the Holder Open the holder as described on page 107 and remove the film. Insert your fingers in the holes in the lower holder and pick the film up by its edges. If the edges of the film are not accessible, tilt the holder so that the film slides to the edge of the depression at the end of the lower holder.

  • Page 122: Using The Fh-8G1 Medical Holder

    Should you encounter resistance, try inserting the slides at a slight angle. Be sure to insert slides between the guides. The scanner may not be able to adjust focus correctly if slides are placed on top of the guides. Inserting the slides on top of the guides could also damage the clips that hold the mounts in place.
  • Page 123 Direction of insertion Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover. Eject button...
  • Page 124 Removing Slides from the Holder Slide the slides out from under the clips that hold them in place. Cautions Do not use force when removing slides from the clips. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the clips. Lift the slides only once they are clear of the clips.

  • Page 125: Nikon Scan

    Nikon Scan This chapter provides a brief overview of Nikon Scan, the soft- ware 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 126: 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 127 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Windows Once installation is complete, you will be able to view the Nikon Scan Reference 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 128: The Scan Window

    The Scan Window The Parts of the Scan Window...
  • Page 129 • 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 130: 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 131 6, 6 7, 6 x 8, 6 Window Buttons • Prefs: click to open the preferences dialog • Help: click to open the Nikon Scan help file • Tools: open the Tool Chest or Scan Progress windows Media Type Menu 2 Adjusts scanner settings to match the media in the scanner.

  • Page 132: The Information Panel

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

  • Page 133: The Preview Button

    The Preview Button Clicking this button displays a preview of the image to be scanned (if multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer, a preview will be performed for each frame). You will need to create a new preview after changing the media type or using the zoom buttons.

  • Page 134: 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 135 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:...

  • Page 136: 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 137: Reference

    Reference This chapter includes maintenance tips, troubleshooting instruc- tions, product specifications, and an index. ○ ○ ○ ○ Maintenance ... 128 Troubleshooting ... 131 Specifications ... 134 Index ... 138...

  • Page 138: Maintenance

    Your scanner is a precision machine. We recommend that you take the scanner and holders to an autho- rized 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 particularly recommended in the case of scanners used in commercial applications.
  • Page 139 Package the scanner in the original packing materials. Cautions Nikon scanners are certified for use in the country or region of sale. Transportation and use out- side the country or region of sale are at the user’s own risk and responsibility.

  • Page 140: Caring For Holders

    Caring for Holders Storage When not using the holders, remove them from the scanner. If you will not be using a holder for an extended period, store it where: • the temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degrees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F) •...

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should you encounter problems with your scanner, refer to the following section and the trouble- shooting section in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Problem The scanner does not turn on (the status LED does not...
  • Page 142 If the status LED flashes rapidly, a hard- ware malfunction has occurred. Contact your retailer or Nikon service representative for advice. If the status LED blinks slowly at first and then glows steadily, turn the scan- ner off and reconnect it to your computer, then start your computer and turn the scanner on.
  • Page 143 • The scanner was turned on with a holder inserted • Another device or program using the same interface • Your computer system does not meet the minimum • The interface board is not compatible with Nikon Scan Your computer does not recognize the scanner •...

  • Page 144: Specifications

    Specifications Scanner Specifications SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (LS-8000 ED) Film • 35-mm film: • Medium-format (Brownie) film: • 16-mm film: • Prepared slides: Aperture and scan range Scanning system Light source Sensor Color separation Optical resolution Analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion Focus Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used.
  • Page 145 — — Computer: FMV715GTX6 (Pentium 4, 1.5 GHz) RAM: 1 GB Windows 2000 Interface board: IEEE 1394 interface board pro- vided with scanner Input resolution: 4000 dpi Scan bit depth: 8 bit CMS: Media: Positive IEEE1394 AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz •...

  • Page 146: Holder Specifications

    Holder Specifications FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Strip Film Film One to two strips of 35-mm film containing a maximum of six frames each Dimensions Weight Approximately 200 g/7.1 oz FH-835M Holder for 35-mm Slide Mounts Film One to five mounted 35 mm slides, 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness and 49.0–50.8 mm in width Dimensions Weight...

  • Page 147: Specifications For Optional Holders

    Specifications for Optional Holders FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Brownie Film Film 4.5: 7, 6 8, 6 8.2 cm film for electron microscopes Dimensions Weight Approximately 300 g/10.7 oz FH-869GR Glass-Covered Rotating Holder for Brownie Film Film 4.5: 7, 6 8, 6 8.2 cm film for electron microscopes 35-mm panorama film (frame size 24 Angle adjustment ±5º...

  • Page 148: Index

    Hooks ... 107 IEEE 1394 board ... 9 IEEE 1394 interface cable ... 4, 25 Information panel ... 122 Inspection ... 128 Install. See Nikon Scan, installing Layout tools ... 124 LCH Editor ... 73 Locking screw ... 105 Macintosh ... 21 Masking sheet ...

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