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Minolta Dimage Scan Multi Hardware Manual

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  • Page 1 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 2 • 12-bit AD converter, so fine detail is captured with a dynamic range. This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your scanner. To realize all the benefits of your scanner, please read this manual and the accompanying software manual thoroughly.

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Please read and understand each caution before using this product. To avoid fire or electric shock: • Only use the voltage specified for this unit. • Do not expose this unit to liquids. • Do not insert metal objects into this unit. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important: Locking Pin Information ...7 SETTING THE SCSI ID ...8 CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER If the Scanner is the Only or Last Device in the Chain ...9 If the Scanner is Inside the Chain ...11 GETTING STARTED Film Emulsion ...14 Handling Care...14...
  • Page 5 INDICATOR LAMP...33 TECHNICAL DETAILS...34 CUSTOMER SERVICE...35 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Windows 95/Windows NT...36 Macintosh ...39 Macintosh – Plug-in ...40 Macintosh – ColorSync™2.0 ...41 LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – WINDOWS Launching the TWAIN Driver ...42 Launching the Utility Software ...42 LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – MACINTOSH Launching the Plug-in...43 Launching the Utility Software ...43 MINOLTA...44...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECK THIS PACKING LIST BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF SOME PARTS ARE MISSING, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR A MINOLTA SERVICE FACILITY. • Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi scanner • 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 • 35mm Slide Mount Holder SH-M1 • Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MACINTOSH CPU: Power PC Operating System: System 7.5 to 8.5.1 Memory: A minimum of 8MB (megabytes) free memory. Hard Disk Space: 90 MB or more of available hard disk space. When 16bit or 16bit linear is selected from the Color Depth list box in the Preferences dialog box, 200MB or more of available hard disk space.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS FRONT Connector cover Fluorescent lamp unit cover Indicator lamp Accessory panel Eject button Film-slot door Power lamp Power switch...

  • Page 9: Back

    FIRST TIME. The optics inside the scanner have been parked and locked before shipment for their protection. Before using the scanner for the first time, unlock the locking pin. • Gently turn the scanner up-side down. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the locking pin counter- clockwise until it pops up.

  • Page 10: Setting The Scsi Id

    The Dimâge Scan Multi’s SCSI ID is factory preset to 5. If 5 is not being used by another operating SCSI device in the SCSI chain, it is not necessary to change the SCSI ID. A SCSI ID is a unique address you assign to each SCSI device connected to your computer. The SCSI ID range of your computer is from 0 to 7, however some IDs are already occupied by your computer.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Computer

    BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES. One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require a different cable. 1. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either SCSI port on the back of the scanner.
  • Page 12 CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 4. Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC socket. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet.

  • Page 13: If The Scanner Is Inside The Chain

    BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES. One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require additional cables. The following is an example of one possible SCSI chain configuration.
  • Page 14 5. Flip the dip switch marked 1 down to turn the terminator off. • Dip switches 2 through 4 are inactive. Their position will not affect the scanner operation. 6. Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC socket.
  • Page 15 7. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    The frame numbers and text are backward when the film’s emulsion side is up. HANDLING CARE • Do not pull the film holder out of the scanner until the holder is properly ejected and the green indicator light is off.

  • Page 17: Loading 35Mm Film Holders

    LOADING 35MM FILM HOLDERS SLIDE MOUNT HOLDER SH-M1 • The slide mount holder can hold up to 4 mounted slides (35mm or APS). • Slide mounts must be thicker than 1mm and thinner than 2mm to fit properly into the holder. •...

  • Page 18: 35Mm Film Holder Fh-M1

    35MM FILM HOLDER FH-M1 Use the FH-M1 for 35mm negatives and unmounted 35mm slide film. • The 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 can hold film strips up to 6 frames long. • Blow dust off the film before placing it into the film holder. 1.
  • Page 19 4. Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks.

  • Page 20: Loading The Medium Format Film Holder Mh-M1

    LOADING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1 USING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1 Use the MH-M1 for 120/220 film frames in 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 formats. The MH-M1 should also be used for sleeved APS film, 16mm film, and TEM* film. Use the appropriate film mask for each film format. The glass in the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 has been treated to prevent the appearance of Newton’s rings (colored rings) when scanning.
  • Page 21 Secure the film by placing it flush against the rail on the film holder. 3. Place the film in the film holder. • Secure the film by placing it flush against the rail on the film holder. • Place the film emulsion side down (p 14).

  • Page 22: 16Mm And Aps Sleeve Film

    16mm AND APS SLEEVE FILM Align the slot in the mask with the rail on the film holder. Align the holes in the mask with the pins on the film holder. 1. Press on the lever marked “PUSH”, then lift open the holder.
  • Page 23 Make sure the film lies flat between the film guides. Make sure the film lies flat between the film guides. 3. Place the film in the mask using the film guides. • Place the film emulsion side down (p 14). 4.

  • Page 24: Rotating The Frame

    ROTATING THE FRAME The image area of the Medium Format Holder MH-M1 can rotate 10 degrees in either direction to compensate for a tilted image composition. By rotating the frame before scanning, the need to rotate the scanned image, thus resampling the pixels, is eliminated. 1.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Holder Into The Scanner

    Turn on your computer, then launch the Dimâge Scan Multi software. • The green indicator lamp will blink slowly while the scanner is setting up. 2. Insert the holder into the scanner in the direction indicated by the white arrow on top of the holder.

  • Page 26: Aps Adapter Ad-100 (Sold Separately)

    • The APS Adapter AD-100 (optional accessory) is required to scan APS film in the cassette with the Dimâge Scan Multi. Only processed film with the VEI set to can be inserted into the APS Adapter AD-100. APS ADAPTER – NAMES OF PARTS Film-chamber release Film-chamber door Scanner contacts* * Do not touch...

  • Page 27: Loading The Cassette

    LOADING THE CASSETTE 1. Slide the film-chamber release as shown. • The film chamber door will open. 2. Insert the film cassette into the film chamber with the VEI on top. • Only load cassettes displaying the 3. Close the film-chamber door. •...

  • Page 28: Inserting The Adapter

    Dimâge Scan Multi software. • The green indicator lamp will blink slowly while the scanner is setting up. 2. Pull the accessory panel on the scanner straight out, then open it all the way pushing it until it clicks.

  • Page 29: Ejecting The Adapter

    EJECTING THE ADAPTER • When the Eject button on the front of the scanner is used, the film will rewind into the cassette before the adapter is ejected, regardless of the software Preference settings. Please refer to the Preferences section in the software manual.

  • Page 30: Changing The Fluorescent Lamp

    See your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit. CAUTION: Turn off the scanner and allow the unit to cool for 10 minutes before removing the fluorescent lamp. 1. Remove the fluorescent lamp unit cover.
  • Page 31 1 with the rectangular notch 2 on the scanner. • The arrows on the lamp and scanner should be lined up. • The lamp unit will not slide from side to side if it is inserted correctly.

  • Page 32: Important: Before Transporting The Scanner

    • Once the optics have been moved to the locking position through the software, the scanner must perform the set-up operation to return to normal. The scanner automatically performs set-up when it is first turned on.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    The computer will not start after connecting the scanner. The computer does not recognize the scanner. The scanner does not pull in the film holder when loading The scanned image is very green or blown- out white when using the Medium-format holder.
  • Page 34 The scanned image is black. The scanned image color is strange. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause/Action 1. Turn off the computer, then the scanner. Check that the fluorescent lamp cover is closed. 2. Turn on the scanner. If the fluorescent lamp does not glow, replace the lamp.

  • Page 35: Indicator Lamp

    The indicator lamp on the front of the scanner reveals the status of the scanner. Indicator Lamp Green – blinking slowly Green – blinking quickly Green – glows steadily Red – glows steadily Red – blinks quickly INDICATOR LAMP Scanner Status Set up is complete and there is no holder inserted in the scanner.

  • Page 36: Technical Details

    Host Application: Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1J; ASPI version: 4.57; SCSI Board: AHA-1520B Macintosh OS: CPU: PowerPC G3 333MHz; RAM: 256MB; OS: Mac OS 8.1; Host Application: Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1J; Driver Software: Dimage Scan Multi Photoshop Plug- in; Application Memory Allocation: 100MB; Virtual Memory: Off Interface: SCSI-2...

  • Page 37: Customer Service

    Please contact your dealer regarding installation, SCSI interface recommendations, or application compatibility. If your dealer is unable to help you, contact us toll free. Technical Support 1-800-808-4888 Monday – Friday 8:30-5:00 (EST) Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Dr. Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201) 825-4000i http://www.minolta.com http://www.minolta.de/europe...

  • Page 38: Installing The Software

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE WINDOWS 95/WINDOWS NT • These installation instruction assume drive D is the CD-ROM drive. 1. Turn on the Dimâge Scan Multi, then turn on your PC. 2. Start Windows 95 or Windows NT. 3. This step varies with your specific operating software… Windows 95 •...
  • Page 39 6. Select D:\European\ENGLISH\Setup.exe from the Open drop-down list, then click on OK. • If your CD-ROM drive is not the D drive, replace the D with the appropriate letter for your CD-ROM drive. • The Software License Agreement will appear. 7.
  • Page 40 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 10. Click on Next. • Setup will begin. • When setup is complete a message will appear informing you installation was successful. 11. Click on Close. • A message will appear asking if you want to restart the computer. 12.

  • Page 41: Macintosh

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE MACINTOSH 1. Insert the Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop. 2. Double-click on the Dimâge Scan Multi CD-ROM icon. • The language folders will appear. 3.

  • Page 42: Macintosh - Plug-In

    6. Click on Accept. • The Dimâge Scan Multi Installer will appear. 7. Choose the Install Type and confirm the Install Location of the software, then click on Install. • Installation will begin. When installation is complete, a message will appear informing you installation was successful.

  • Page 43: Macintosh - Colorsync™2.0

    MACINTOSH – COLORSYNC™2.0 ColorSync helps your colour devices (monitor, scanner, printer etc.) match their colours. This makes it faster and easier to obtain the correct colours in the final image. The Dimâge Scan Multi driver software is compatible with ColorSync 2.0, which is included with the software. If ColorSync 1.0 is already installed on your computer, please remove it before installing ColorSync 2.0.

  • Page 44: Launching The Software - Windows

    LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – WINDOWS The utility software is a stand alone application used to control the scanner. The TWAIN driver lets you control the software through another application, such as your image editing software. LAUNCHING THE TWAIN DRIVER This uses Adobe Photoshop 4.0.1 as the example. Commands may vary among applications.

  • Page 45: Launching The Software - Macintosh

    LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE – MACINTOSH The utility software is a stand alone application used to control the scanner. The plug in lets you control the software through Adobe Photoshop. LAUNCHING THE PLUG-IN 1. Launch Adobe Photoshop. 2. Photoshop 3.0.5: • Select File – Acquire – DS Multi plug-in ver. 1.0.

  • Page 46: Minolta

    Minolta Austria Ges.m.b.H Amalienstr. 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Österreich Tel: 01 87868 176 Fax: 01 87868 153 Minolta Belgium Branch Kontichsesteenweg 38, B-2630 Aartselaar, Belgique Tel: 03 877 04 30 Fax: 03 877 00 49 Minolta Canada Inc., Head office 369 Britannia Road East, Missussauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada Tel.
  • Page 47 NOTES...

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