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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruc- tion manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new scanner. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before September, 2002. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility (www.minoltasupport.com).
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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING • Use only within the voltage range specified on the unit. Inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. •...
This manual contains information specific to this model scanner. This includes hardware setup and use as well as notes about software operation for this model scanner. See the supplied DiMAGE Scan Utility software manual for information on the installation and operation of the scan- ner software.
Professional, XP. Operation is not guarantied for custom or home-built machines. The scanner cannot be used with notebook computers. A minimum of 96 MB of RAM (Windows (128MB with Windows XP)) or 64 MB of RAM (Macintosh) in addi- tion to the requirements for the operating system and applications is required. 256 MB or more is necessary when scanning with 16-bit color depth;...
AMES OF PARTS SCSI ID switch SCSI ports Slide Mount Holder (p. 10) 35mm Film Holder (p. 10) Front door Indicator lamp Eject button Dip switch IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports AC terminal Universal Holder (p. 11) Power switch Film masks Film attachments...
CANNER SETUP Removing the optics locking screw Before the scanner can be used, the optics locking screw on the bottom panel of the scanner must be removed with a flat-head screwdriver. The locking screw is necessary to transport the scanner. Place the screw in the storage position toward the front of the scanner body for future use.
CANNER SETUP Connecting the SCSI cable The scanner is supplied with an ultra SCSI D-sub half-pitch 50-pin cable. Contact your dealer if a different cable is required. The computer and all peripheral devices must be off before connecting the scanner.
Connecting the IEEE1394 (FireWire) cable The scanner is supplied with an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. Up to 63 devices can be attached to a computer using this interface. However, the number of devices is limited to 16 when using a daisy-chain configuration.
OADING THE FILM HOLDERS Handling film To achieve the best possible reproduction from the scanner, the film and film holder should be free from dust and dirt. Always work with processed film in a clean, dust-free environment. Handle film by the edges or mount to prevent fingerprints and dirt marring the image area. Special lint free gloves are available from photographic equipment retailers for film handling as well as anti- static cloths, brushes, and blowers for removing dust.
When the slide mount holder is in the scanner, the last slide can be removed and a new slide inserted without ejecting the holder. A prescan should be made each time a slide is inserted when using the scanner’s autofocus and auto exposure functions, see the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual.
6X7, 6X8, and 6X9. With the emulsion down, place the film on the mask. Align the frame with the mask aperture. Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder into the scanner.
Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder into the scanner. Multi-format Set HS-P1 (sold separately) The multi-format attachment allows non-standard film sizes to be scanned. The set includes the...
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Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder into the scanner. To remove the multi-format attachment from the Universal Holder, slide the latch near the hinge (3) to remove the cover.
Loading a film holder into the scanner Before using the scanner, install the DiMAGE Scan Utility; see the software instruction manual. Turn on the scanner and then start the computer. Launch the DiMAGE Scan Utility before insert- ing the film holder.
SCSI cable The scanner and computer must be turned off before the SCSI cable can be disconnected. If the scanner is connected to a SCSI chain, all the devices in the chain must be turned off before dis- connecting the cable.
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Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 professional, XP, and Macintosh Quit the DiMAGE Scan Utility. Confirm that the scanner indicator lamp is not blinking. Turn the scanner off and then disconnect the cable. Windows Me To disconnect the scanner, quit the DiMAGE Scan Utility. Left click on the unplug-or- eject-hardware icon located on the task bar.
CANNER NOTES Digital ICE system requirements Digital ICE is a collection of powerful image-processing tools. To make use of the Digital ROC and GEM functions, the following system requirements must be met: PC/AT compatible computers Color Interface Format depth 35 mm 8 bit Multi-format 35 mm 6 X 9...
Scanner resolution The maximum resolution of this scanner is 4800 X 4800 dpi. The maximum optical resolution varies with the format of the film: 35 mm film - 4800 X 4800, medium-format film - 3200 X 4800. Scans of medium-format film can have a final resolution of 4800 X 4800 dpi through interpolation.
OB FILE LISTS Jobs can be used to make scan settings based on the final use of the image. See making-the- final-scan section in the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual. The following charts list the parameters of the scanner’s Job files: 35mm Category Job name Input res.
ROUBLESHOOTING This section covers minor problems with scanner operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact your dealer or a Minolta service facility. Symptom or message The computer will not start up after connecting the scanner.
Minolta#2887 should be listed as the imaging device. For Windows 2000 Professional and XP, Minolta DiMAGE Scan Multi PRO should be listed as the imaging device. When using an IEEE interface, Minolta DiMAGE Scan Multi PRO should be listed as the imaging device.
Records are also a useful learning tool; they document both successes and failures. The data sheet may be copied and used to record scanner settings. Details on the film, exposure, and any special filters or processing used can be noted.
Operating environment: Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Multi-format film scanner Fixed film, moving sensor, single-pass scan Three wavelength cold cathode fluorescent Three-line RGB CCD with 7,260 pixels per line 4,800 X 4,800 35 mm - 25.0 X 37.1 mm...
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The sound pressure level is less than 70dB according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779. Why does a manufacturer of high-quality 35 mm cameras produce a medium-format scanner? This is not as strange as it may seem. After all, Minolta’s first product was a roll-film camera.
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