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  • Page 1 Software Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Advanced Photo System film in the cassette can also be scanned. 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 hardware manual thoroughly.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin Package Contents ....2 Software Registration ....2 System Requirements ....3 Installing the Software Windows 95/Windows NT .

  • Page 4: 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 5: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MACINTOSH CPU: OPERATING SYSTEM: MEMORY: HARD DISK SPACE: MONITOR: OTHER: PC/AT CPU: OPERATING SYSTEM: MEMORY: HARD DISK SPACE: MONITOR: SCSI BOARD: OTHER: Power PC System 7.5 to Mac OS 8.5.1 A minimum of 8MB (megabytes) free memory. 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 6: 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 7 6. Select D:\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 8 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. Click on Yes. The Dimâge Scan Multi setup will have placed the following files on your computer.

  • Page 9: Macintosh

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

  • Page 10: Macintosh - Plug-In

    DS Multi Utility, DS Multi Plug-in, and Read Me file. MACINTOSH – PLUG-IN Once the installation procedure is complete, move the DS Multi Plug-in from the Dimage Scan Multi folder to the appropriate folder for the host application. Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 •...

  • Page 11: Macintosh - Colorsync

    MACINTOSH – COLORSYNC™2.0 ColorSync helps your color devices (monitor, scanner, printer etc.) match their colors. This makes it faster and easier to obtain the correct colors 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Quick Guide To Basic Operation

    QUICK GUIDE TO BASIC OPERATION This quick guide will help you get started right away with your new scanner. Refer to the page number in parenthesis for additional information. 1. Select the film format (p. 16). 2. Select the film type (p. 16).
  • Page 15 6. If required, use Manual Focus or Point AF (p. 28 – 29). • A new prescan will begin. 7. Crop, rotate, and flip the image as desired (p. 23 – 25). 8. Make brightness, color, and contrast corrections as needed. •...

  • Page 16: Begin Scanning

    BEGIN SCANNING...

  • Page 17: Command Window - Names Of Parts

    The command window appears when you launch the software. This is the main window for the Dimâge Scan Multi software. COMMAND WINDOW – NAMES OF PARTS Index Scan button Prescan button Scan button Scan Settings button Save Index Scan button Save Job button Preferences button Eject film button...

  • Page 18: Film Format

    SELECT THE FILM FORMAT 1. In the Command window, select the film size from the drop-down list. • The Prescan window will appear if a medium- format film size (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9), TEM, or 16mm was selected. See Prescan Window (p. 21).

  • Page 19: Index Scan

    It is not necessary to create an index scan before prescanning and scanning. MAKING AN INDEX SCAN 1. Insert the film holder into the scanner as instructed by the hardware manual. • Index scans can only be performed when using the 35mm film holder, slide mount holder, or optional APS adapter.

  • Page 20: Changing The Window Size

    CHANGING THE WINDOW SIZE Change the size of the Index window as desired. The position of the frames will change accordingly. Click on the corner tab and drag to reach the desired size. • The size and shape of the index frames do not change.

  • Page 21: Reversing The Frame Order

    REVERSING THE FRAME ORDER Some cameras are reverse-winding, so the last frame appears at the beginning of the roll of film. The order of the index display can be reversed to correct the chronology. ROTATING THE INDEX FRAMES Rotate index frames so they appear in the index window with the proper orientation. Click on in the Index window.

  • Page 22: Saving The Index Scan Image

    SAVING THE INDEX SCAN IMAGE It is possible to save the index scan as an image file that can be opened and edited in other applications. 1. Click on • The standard save dialog box for your operating system will appear. 2.

  • Page 23: Prescan

    It is necessary to create a prescan of your image before making the final scan. Use the prescan to make focus, brightness, color, contrast, and cropping changes to your final scan. PRESCAN WINDOW Zoom button Flip Vertical button Rotate Right button Rotate Left button Flip Horizontal button Full-Screen View button...

  • Page 24: Making A Prescan 35Mm Film/Aps Cassette

    MAKING A PRESCAN 35MM FILM (APS CASSETTE) Prescanning creates a scan of the image that you can apply and view color, contrast, focus, orientation, and brightness corrections before clicking on the Scan button. This will ensure the final scan will be the best it can be. 1.

  • Page 25: Medium Format, Tem, 16Mm

    MAKING A PRESCAN MEDIUM FORMAT, TEM, 16MM Prescanning creates a scan of the image that you can apply and view color, contrast, focus, orientation, and brightness corrections before clicking on the Scan button. This will ensure the final scan will be the best it can be. 1.

  • Page 26: Crop

    CROP The cropping area defined on the prescan by the cropping frame determines the area of the final scan. The cropping frame dimensions are displayed in the Prescan window. Resize the cropping frame by clicking on the frame, then dragging the pointer in or out.

  • Page 27: Flip

    FLIP The Flip Vertical and Flip Horizontal buttons let you flip the image from top to bottom or left to right before scanning. Click on to flip the image from top to bottom. Click on to flip the image from left to right. •...

  • Page 28: Magnifying Or Reducing The View

    MAGNIFYING OR REDUCING THE VIEW Use the Zoom button to magnify or reduce the view of the image. This allows you to see close details of specific areas. 1. Click on in the Prescan window. • The pointer will change to a magnifying glass with a + inside.

  • Page 29: Rgb/Cmy Info

    RGB/CMY INFO The RGB (red, green, and blue channel) information from the pointer position is always displayed in the Prescan window. The information is described in brightness levels from 0 to 255. The display can be changed to show CMY (cyan, magenta, and yellow) percentages.

  • Page 30: Focus

    FOCUS The Dimâge Scan Multi uses the CCD sensor for autofocus. Autofocus uses the center of the image to determine focus. Normally, this results in an excellent scan because the film plane is flat. However, if the film is warped or curled, or if Autofocus is turned off in the preferences, focus may not be accurate and Point AF or Manual Focus should be used.

  • Page 31: Manual Focus

    MANUAL FOCUS Use manual focus to focus on a specific area of the image or to reduce the appearance of grain in grainy film (such as high-speed or pushed film) by slightly defocusing it. 1. Press the Manual Focus button in the Prescan window.

  • Page 32: Making Imagecorrections

    2. Select another image, then click on the prescan button • The scanner skips the setting exposure step in the prescan sequence. • Images will be scanned using the AE-Lock settings until AE-Lock is cancelled or the scanner is reinitialized. CANCELLING AE-LOCK 1.

  • Page 33: Variations

    OPENING THE VARIATIONS DIALOG BOX Open the Variations dialog box by clicking in the Prescan window. • The Variations dialog box will appear. VARIATIONS DIALOG BOX – NAMES OF PARTS Grayscale Represents changes in brightness, contrast, and color. R, G, and B sliders Use to make color changes.

  • Page 34: Brightness And Contrast Changes

    BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST CHANGES Brightness changes are represented horizontally; by the bar at the bottom and the thumbnails in a row (from left to right). Contrast changes are represented vertically; by the bar on the side and the thumbnails in a column (from top to bottom).

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Colour Balance

    ADJUSTING THE COLOR BALANCE Adjust the color balance as necessary by clicking on the R, G, and B sliders. • R can subtract red (left arrow) or subtract cyan (right arrow). • G can subtract green (left arrow) or subtract magenta (right arrow).

  • Page 36: Histogram

    The Histogram dialog box displays the frequency of occurrence of the 256 levels of brightness (0 – 255) for each of the color channels that make up the image area inside the cropping frame. Level 0 is the minimum brightness (black).

  • Page 37: Setting The White, Black, And Gray Points

    SETTING THE WHITE, BLACK, AND GRAY POINTS Properly setting an image’s white and black points will usually correct the color cast and midtone distribution. Properly setting the gray point will correct the color balance. 1. Click on • The cursor will change to the white eye-dropper. 2.

  • Page 38: Brightness And Contrast Changes

    BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST CHANGES – RGB SYNCHRO Under each histogram are two slider bars. The upper bar has three sliders that allow you to change the input values for the highlights, shadows, and midtones; the lower bar has two sliders that allow you to change the output values for the highlights and shadows.

  • Page 39: Colour Balance Adjustment

    COLOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT – INDIVIDUAL CHANNELS Changing the slider positions for individual channels affects the color balance of the image. 1. Make sure RGB Synchro is off. 2. Click on and move the R, G, and B sliders to the desired locations. •...

  • Page 40: Saving And Loading Histogram Settings

    SAVING AND LOADING HISTOGRAM SETTINGS The Dimâge Scan Dual software lets you save the histogram settings as a file that can be loaded and applied to other images. This is convenient when you will be scanning more images that require the same corrections. SAVE HISTOGRAM 1.

  • Page 41: Tone Curves

    The Tone Curves dialog box displays curves for the prescanned image inside the cropping frame. The curve represents the input brightness values (x-axis) in relation to the output values (y-axis). This dialog box allows you to make changes to the tone curves. It is possible to make changes to the individual curves for each channel; red (R), green (G), and blue (B), or to make changes to the overall curve (RGB curve).

  • Page 42: Setting The White And Black Points

    SETTING THE WHITE AND BLACK POINTS Properly setting an image’s white and black points will usually correct the color cast and midtone distribution. 1. Click on • The cursor will change to the white eye- dropper. 2. Click on the tone in the control image that should be scanned as the brightest neutral white in your image.

  • Page 43: Changing The Tone Curves

    CHANGING THE TONE CURVES – CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, AND COLOR BALANCE Changing the shape of a curve changes the output brightness level for each corresponding brightness level. Changing the shape of the individual R (red), G (green), and B (blue) curves affects the color balance of the image. Changes to the RGB (overall) curve affect the image contrast and brightness.

  • Page 44: Saving And Loading Tone Curve Settings

    SAVING AND LOADING TONE CURVE SETTINGS The Dimâge Scan Multi software lets you save the tone curve settings as a file that can be loaded and applied to other images. This is convenient when you will be scanning more images that require the same corrections. SAVE TONE CURVE 1.

  • Page 45: Making The Final Scan

    MAKING THE FINAL SCAN...

  • Page 46: Jobs

    Before making the final scan, the scanner needs to know how big the final image will be and the quality of output that will be used (printer, monitor, etc.) so it knows what resolution to scan the film. Using the Load Job function is a quick and easy way to enter the scan settings.

  • Page 47: Creating A Job

    CREATING A JOB In addition to the Job settings included with the software, it is possible to create and save your own Job settings. 1. Set the desired settings in the Scan Settings dialog box (p. 49). 2. Click on the Save Job button in the command window.

  • Page 48: Final Scan

    Once all the desired adjustments are made to the Prescan and the Scan Settings have been entered, you are ready to make the final scan of the displayed Prescan image. TWAIN DRIVER/PLUG-IN SOFTWARE With the Prescan image displayed in the Prescan window… 1.

  • Page 49: Utility Software

    UTILITY SOFTWARE With the Prescan image displayed in the Prescan window… 1. Click on the Scan button in the Command window. • The standard save dialog box for your operating system will appear. 2. Enter the desired file name and select the file destination.

  • Page 50: Additional Features

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES...

  • Page 51: Scan Settings

    The scan settings determine your final image’s resolution, dimensions, and file size, as well as helping determine the image quality. You can select a Job (p. 44) to have the scan settings selected for you or you can directly enter them into the Scan Settings dialog box.

  • Page 52: Quick Guide To Scan Settings

    QUICK GUIDE TO SCAN SETTINGS This Quick Guide only describes one method of determining the settings. Please read the entire Scan Settings section in the manual for details. 1. Select Default as the Job category (p. 44). 2. Enter the desired OUTPUT RESOLUTION. •...

  • Page 53: Scan Setting Options

    SCAN SETTING OPTIONS INPUT RESOLUTION Input resolution is the number of pixels per inch (ppi or dpi) on the film that will be scanned. Select a value from the Input Resolution drop-down list or input the desired value directly. • The available resolution values are dependent on the Film Format selected. 35mm, APS Cassette, APS Sleeve, Transparent Media, 16mm 1128, 564, 376, 282, 188, 141, 112**...

  • Page 54: Image Size

    OUTPUT SIZE The Output Size boxes list the dimensions of the final scan (the size your image will be if printed at 100%). Usually, the output size is set by default according to the input resolution, output resolution, and cropping frame area. To specify an output size: 1.

  • Page 55: Preferences

    The Preferences dialog box gives options for customizing the software to your needs. SETTING THE PREFERENCES 1. Click on the Preferences button the Command window to open the Preferences dialog box. 2. Select the desired Preference Options. 3. Click on to set the Preferences.

  • Page 56: Preferences Options

    AUTOEXPOSURE FOR SLIDES It is possible to have the scanner skip the autoexposure step during the prescan when using color slides. Most slide users prefer to fine tune all the image details on the slides themselves so they turn AE off. However, the AE is convenient when scanning improperly exposed slides.
  • Page 57 Command window is pressed. The film will always rewind into the cassette if the Eject button on the front of the scanner is used. APS SETTINGS – ROTATE ALL INDEX FRAMES 180 DEGREES When this option is selected, all the frames in the index window will automatically appear rotated by 180 degrees.

  • Page 58: Appendix

    APPENDIX...

  • Page 59: Accessory Information

    3. Click on the prescan button Command window. • A slide at the bottom of the “IN”column is carried into the scanner and is prescanned. When the prescan is complete, the prescanned image will appear in the Prescan window. • You can change or adjust the brightness, contrast, color balance, focus, orientation, etc.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Refer to your graphics board‘s documentation. If using the Medium-format holder, be sure to use the proper fitting mask. If the holder is dirty, clean it as directed. Reinitialisise the scanner. Windows: press the Ctrl, Shift, and i keys simultaneously.

  • Page 61: Resolution Information

    RESOLUTION INFORMATION RESOLUTION, RESIZING, AND RESAMPLING Image size (width x height) and resolution determine file size. The greater the dpi and image size, the larger the file size will be. As all the image adjustments are made before scanning and the Dimâge Scan Multi will not allow you to enter an Input resolution lower than the relative output resolution, there is no need for users of the Utility software to be concerned about resampling up or interpolation (two computer functions that can result in loss of image quality) when...

  • Page 62: Glossary

    GLOSSARY BRIGHTNESS: The lightness or darkness of the image. CHANNEL The component of an image. Your scanned image has three channels; red, green, and blue (RGB). CONTRAST The gradation of shades in an image. A high contrast image has very dark areas and bright areas without many middle shades.

  • Page 63: User Technical Support

    USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT 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 Minolta (UK) LTD. Photographic Division Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8HF, England Tel: 01 908 208 349 http://www.minoltaeurope.com Please have the following information ready when calling Minolta Technical Support:...

  • Page 64: 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.

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