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Unpacking Instructions for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL HR 500 Plus and Universal Film Scanners CAUTION: The HR Film Scanner weighs almost 120 lbs (54,5 kg). Two people are needed to safely lift the scanner from the box. The table for the scanner must be: •...
Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Regulatory Information Cautionary Symbols Hot Surface Symbol CAUTION: Risk of burn. Wait at least 5 minutes for the surface to cool. Fuse Label (2) 100-120 V 50/60 Hz 6.3 A / 250 V / F (2) 200-240 V 50/60 Hz 3.15 A / 250 V / T CAUTION: Double pole / neutral fusing.
States, the terms and conditions of the new equipment warranty are provided by the Kodak company in the country in which the sale is finalized, or by a Kodak- appointed distributor in those countries where Kodak does not have direct sales representation.
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Such damages, for which Kodak is not responsible, include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute equipment, and facilities or services of claims of your customers for such damages.
Introduction and Overview ........................1-1 Product Description ........................1-1 Features and Benefits ........................1-2 Before You Begin .........................1-3 Equipment Overview ........................1-4 Recommended Configuration of the Host Computer..............1-5 Film Sizes .............................1-6 Connecting and Operating the Scanner....................2-1 Preparing the Host Computer .......................2-1 Connecting the Scanner .......................2-2 Starting Up the Scanner System ....................2-6...
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Installing or Removing the Long Roll Accessory ................. D-5 Punch Sensors .......................... D-14 Setting the Punch Reader Height for the Current Film Size ............D-14 Appendix D-1: Calibrating the Sensor Offsets ................D-23 Appendix D-2: Determining and Setting the Trigger Points ............D-31 Appendix D-3: Maintenance ......................
It also includes an appendix for the optional Long Roll Accessory. This guide is intended for personnel who operate the scanner. It assumes you have a basic knowledge of computer operations and film scanners.
While the data is shifted out, the next set of lines is exposed. The film is moved to expose a new line of the image for each set of lines read from the CCD. This motion is precisely controlled to ensure that the aspect ratio of the image is not changed and that the colors align correctly when the data is recombined to correct for the distance between the sensor rows.
Introduction and Overview Features and Benefits Features and benefits of the HR 500 Plus and Universal Film Scanners include: • high speed and high image quality digital capture • handling of cut negatives, mounted slides, strips, short rolls, and long roll lengths up to 200 feet (61 meters) •...
Introduction and Overview Before You Begin It is important that you know when to calibrate and when to focus the scanner. The table below is a guideline for calibrating and focusing. Focusing can occur as infrequently as when a different film format is scanned or as frequently as every scan.
Introduction and Overview Equipment Overview Front View K-number is visible when this door is open P192_0016HC Rear View Serial Number XXX dataplate includes latch release power switch screw serial number P192_0019HC May 2002...
24-bit Color Display Card with at least 16 MB video RAM Dedicated SCSI host adapter (provided with scanner) High-speed internet connection Recommended Software Requirements • Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, Service Pack 6 or 6A for using the scanner and software • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher •...
Introduction and Overview Film Sizes Commonly available color negative, color reversal (positive), and black-and-white films are supported by the scanner. Both the HR 500 Plus Film Scanner and the HR Universal Scanner accept these film sizes: • 35 mm – standard perforated format –...
CAUTION: Do not connect power to the scanner. 1. Install the Ultra-Wide SCSI board into the host computer. IMPORTANT: Check the README file on the CD before you install the software. 2. Install the SAM software. See Installing the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Software on page A-2.
220 V fuses (3.15 amps) to convert the scanner to 220 V operation. If your power source is 220 or 230 V AC, verify the configuration of the AC input module. In some regions, the setting and the fuses may have been changed for you.
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2. Insert a straight-blade screwdriver into the locking tab to open the AC input module. 3. Using your fingers (or, if needed, needle-nose pliers), remove the voltage selector switch. 4. Orient the voltage selector switch with 220 V AC facing you and insert it into the AC input module. May 2002...
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Connecting and Operating the Scanner 5. Remove the two 115 V AC (6.3 amp) fuses and replace them with the 220 V AC (3.15 amp) fuses. Make sure the arrows are pointing up. fuse arrow fuse in holder 6. Close the AC input module.
You need a straight-blade screwdriver to complete the attachment of the cable to the scanner. 1. Attach the Ultra-Wide SCSI cable to the scanner and to the host computer. The host end of the cable contains ferrite beads.
Chapter 3, Validating the Scanner. Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film Holder Guide The empty film holder must be in place in the film holder guide when you power up the scanner. Film Holder for Film Holder for...
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Powering up the Scanner and the Host Computer 1. Turn on the scanner’s power switch. NOTE: The green LED light on the scanner indicates only that AC power is supplied to the scanner, not that the system is ready. Three sets of beeps will sound (first set: one beep; second set: two short beeps;...
With the empty film holder (70MM-CAL for HR 500 Plus and 4 x 5 for HR Universal) in place in the scanner: 1. Set the magnification to the desired level.
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Connecting and Operating the Scanner 2. Make sure the red handle is in the correct position—either negative or positive—for scanning a negative or a mounted slide (positive). IMPORTANT: If you changed the setting of the balance filter, you must calibrate the scanner before continuing. See Setting the Magnification and Calibrating the Scanner on page 2-8.
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Select the appropriate film holder for the negative or mounted slide you will be scanning. Preparing a Carded Negative IMPORTANT: For best focus, use the film holder that is closest to the size of the opening in the aperture card. 1. Lift the film holder’s magnetic sheet.
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Preparing an Uncarded Negative Wear clean, cotton gloves when handling the negative. Illuminate the negative with a light box or hold the negative up to the light to view and align the negative. 1. Identify the emulsion side of the negative.
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Connecting and Operating the Scanner Placing the Film Holder in the Scanner 1. Hold the film holder guide so the top handle faces the back of the scanner. Center the film holder between the two rails of the film holder guide.
Using the software installed on your host computer, scan the negative or mounted slide. Shutting Down the Scanner Follow this procedure when you do not plan to use the scanner for extended periods of time, such as over the weekend. 1. Close the host software program.
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NOTES: For more information about using the Service and Assembly module software on the host computer, see Appendix A. Before scanning for the first time, set up a folder (on your host computer) for your work. Especially if you have more than one scanner, include the scanner serial number (on the dataplate on the back of the scanner) in the folder name.
Validating the Scanner Setting the Magnification 1. Click the Mag/Focus tab. 2. Select a Chosen Magnification of 1.00. 3. Click Do Magnification. The lens moves into position. A message appears stating that there is no stored calibration. May 2002...
Calibrating the Scanner 1. Click the Calibrate/Image Processing tab. 2. For the purposes of validating the scanner, make sure the values on the Calibrate/Image Processing tab match the values shown on the sample. The sample is a representation of the default values.
Validating the Scanner Making a Test Scan Before you scan an image, you must identify the area to be scanned and the file that will contain the scanned image. 1. Click the Capture tab. 2. Enter the file information: a. Select Save image to file.
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3. Use the table below only as a starting point for determining Scan Area values. NOTE: Keep the Line Offset (y): at the default value of 0 and keep Pixel Summing at the default value of None. IMPORTANT: The Pixel Offset must be greater than or equal to the first calibrated pixel and # Pixels must be less than or equal to the last calibrated pixel minus the first calibrated pixel.
Validating the Scanner Autofocusing 1. Install a negative or mounted slide in the scanner. (See Selecting the Negative or Positive Balancing Filter on page 2-8.) 2. Click the Mag/Focus tab. 3. Click Do AutoFocus. May 2002...
1. On the Capture tab, click Open Image. Adobe Photoshop opens. 2. In Photoshop, enter the required values. a. Enter the Dimensions: • Width = Actual #Pixels when Pixel Summing is None. • Height = Actual #Lines when Pixel Summing is None. May 2002...
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NOTE: You may also need to select Image>Rotate Canvas>90° CCW. 6. Check that the image appears as you expected. 7. If the image does not appear as you expected, repeat this procedure, making sure you follow the instructions exactly. Then if you still do not get the expected results, contact your Kodak representative.
1. Use the software installed on your host computer to set the magnification to 2.00, which positions the lens as near to the front of the scanner as possible. 2. Clean the front of the lens with the supplied camel’s-hair brush.
NOTE: You can use an e-wipe, manufactured by Photographic Solutions, Inc., instead of a microfiber cleaning cloth. 2. Gently move the edge of the microfiber cloth or e-wipe down the length of the light bar one time. 3. Calibrate the scanner.
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P192_0023GC 2. Loosen the thumbscrews on the lamp cover and pull the cover straight out. When you remove the cover, the safety switch is released, removing power to the lamp socket. CAUTION: Wait at least five minutes for the lamp to cool.
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3. Position the red balance-filter selection handle of the balance-filter assembly in the center. CAUTION: Use care with the IR filter. It is not secured in place. (For more information about the IR filter, see Replacing the (Square) IR Filter on page 4-5.) 4.
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9. Calibrate the scanner (see Calibrating the Scanner on page 3-5). Replacing the (Square) IR Filter IMPORTANT: The IR filter is made of glass and is expensive to replace. It is not included in the product warranty or service contract. Use care when handling the IR filter.
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CAUTION: Use care with the IR filter. It is not secured in place. 7. If replacing the IR filter, set the new filter in place with the arrows on the edges of the filter pointing down toward the scan lamp.
Assembly Module (SAM) The Service and Assembly Module (SAM) software performs many of the same functions as other host software. Its primary purpose for users is to validate that your scanner is working correctly and to allow you to perform simple scan functions.
5. Remove the CD and store it in a safe place. Backing Up Scanner Files IMPORTANT: It is essential that you back up the scanner files before using SAM. 1. Open SAM. 2. From the Operations window, click the Backup & Restore tab.
Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Using Operations If the Operations window does not appear, select View->Operations. May 2002...
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Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) IMPORTANT: The Diagnostics, Sensors, Motors & Solenoids, and Transfer tabs are not needed for user functions. Use these tabs only at the request of your Kodak support representative. May 2002...
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IMPORTANT: Magnification Calibration should be done only with the guidance of a Kodak support representative. From the Operations window, click the Mag/Focus tab when you need to set the magnification (position of the lens) or do an autofocus. Setting the Magnification 1.
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Performing an Autofocus 1. On the Mag/Focus tab, enter the Focus Range. The recommended value is 300. The Range is the initial range of travel used for the CCD and lens, in motor steps. NOTE: To make the focus procedure faster: if you have focused on a given magnification, you can set the Range value to be less than 300.
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Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Performing the Functions on the Calibrate/Image Processing Tab From the Operations window, click the Calibrate/Image Processing tab when you need to calibrate the scanner. Setting Image Processing Parameters 1. Select the Data Path.
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Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Calibrating the Scanner IMPORTANT: The CAL (70MM-CAL for HR 500 Plus Film Scanner and 4 x 5 for HR Universal Film Scanner) film holder must be in position in the scanner before you continue. See Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film Holder Guide on page 2-6.
Pixel Summing (valid values are None, 1:2, and 1:4) • NOTE: If you select Pixel Summing of 1:2 or 1:4, use the Actual #Pixels and Actual #Lines for viewing the image in the Adobe Photoshop program. Scanning the Image Data 1.
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Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Using the Miscellaneous Tab Clicking the Miscellaneous tab on the Operations window lets you: • turn the lamp on and off reset the lamp timer to zero • reboot the scanner • initialize the scanner •...
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Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) Backing Up and Restoring Files From the Operations window, click the Backup & Restore tab when you need to perform either a backup or restore of the scanner files. • Click Backup to back up scanner files.
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Appendix B: Ordering Accessories and Supplies Accessories Item Description Order Number Manual: Kodak Professional HR 500 Plus Film & HR Universal 6B7198 Film Scanners User’s Guide Kodak Professional HR 500 Scanner Long Roll Accessory 158 5496 Kodak Professional HR 500 35mm Scanner Strip Gate...
115 V Kit – Static Elimination Kit 2RSM80-115 230 V Kit – Static Elimination Kit 2RSM80-230 Super Film Cleaner or an equivalent cleaner with ionized air and particle transfer rollers (PTR) Super Film Cleaner is available from: Brooke International P.O. Box 300 Hansville, WA 98340-0300 Phone: (360) 638-2591;...
Kodak, this distance is 2 meters or less. Longer cables are not supported for use with the scanner. The scanner must be the only SCSI device attached to the host computer.
Consult your DP2 (Kodak Professional Digital Print Production Software) documentation. SAM software See the instructions on page D-29. IMPORTANT: Before beginning the following installation procedure, check that the shipping box contains all items on the packing list. If it does not, contact your Kodak representative.
Installing the Software for the Long Roll Accessory 1. With the PC powered off, power on the scanner. 2. Wait for the series of 3 beeps to sound at the scanner (or for the lamp to illuminate). You must have version 3.0 or higher of SAM (Service and Assembly Module) diagnostic software installed on the host computer and version 3.0 or higher of...
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Check the Web site (see page D-2) for the most up-to-date instructions. 1. Open SAM and click the Transfer tab on the Operations window. 2. Make sure the File Type is Firmware (W). 3. Click Browse and find the .zip file that you downloaded from KODAK.COM (example: HR500\Px03_000.zip). 4. Click Open.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory 7. When the transfer is complete, select the Backup & Restore tab and click Backup. 8. When the backup is complete, exit SAM. May 2002...
IMPORTANT: Because of manufacturing tolerances, aperture plates and Long Roll Accessories cannot be interchanged. If your lab has more than one Long Roll Accessory, you may want to use labels with the same colors or numbers to identify aperture plates with the associated Long Roll Accessory.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Preparing the Scanner for the Long Roll Accessory You must remove the film holder guide from the scanner before you install the Long Roll Accessory. thumbscrews captive screw film holder guide P192_1539BCA P192_1539BC CAUTION: As indicated in Step 1 below, make sure the scanner is powered OFF.
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4. Inspect and remove any dust and debris from the connector. 5. Remove the two mounting screws on each side of the connector. 6. Insert the two guide pins in the holes from which you removed the mounting screws. 7. Tighten the guide pins with a 1/4-in. open-end wrench.
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P192_1545BC ends 2. Hold the Long Roll Accessory at the ends and carry it to the scanner. 3. Position the Long Roll Accessory so the two pressure roller housings are toward you and the two tension arms are toward the rear of the scanner.
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4. Center the alignment blocks on the Long Roll Accessory between the two dowel pins on the scanner. alignment block dowel pin Long Roll Accessory P192_1542BC 5. Gradually lower the Long Roll Accessory to rest in place on the scanner. May 2002...
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P192_1543BC 6. Install, but do not fully tighten, the rear mounting screw. 7. Hold each of the two mounting screws at the angle of the holes (approximately 45 degrees) and install, but do not tighten, the screws. CAUTION: In the next step, do not overtighten the mounting screws.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Latching and Unlatching the Gate Actuator Be sure you know how to latch and unlatch the gate actuator before installing the aperture plate. The gate actuator must be in the unlatched position for film loading and in the latched position for scanning.
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3. Make sure the gate actuator is unlatched for film loading. 4. Center the aperture plate on the lamphouse cover. aperture plate P192_1547ACA P192_1547AC 5. Gently lower the aperture plate and, when you feel resistance, push until it is secured. D-12 May 2002...
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Removing the Long Roll Accessory from the Scanner It may be necessary to remove the Long Roll Accessory from the scanner. CAUTION: Make sure the scanner is powered OFF. To remove the Long Roll Accessory, reverse the installation procedure (see pages D-8 through D-12 for more details): 1.
Size Because of differences in film editors, there is no standard punch reader height. You must set the height of the left and right punch readers, one at a time, to accommodate your editor. For each film size that you use: •...
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70 mm P192_1548BCA button P192_1548BC Push and hold the button to release and position the core locator at the correct detent. Release the button at the detent you want. The detent positions are: • 35 mm (top) •...
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A flipped flange is for film on cores • No flanges are needed for thick reels flange spindle P192_1549GCA P192_1549GC 2. If you are using either thin reels or core only, install the flanges on the spindles with the appropriate side up. D-16 May 2002...
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Threading the Film 1. Position the film with the data holes down and the emulsion toward the imager. emulsion side data holes P192_1550BCA P192_1550BC You can thread the film from either side of the Long Roll Accessory.
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Setting the Punch Reader Height 1. Open SAM. 2. Click the LAMP button to turn the lamp off. When the lamp is off, it is easier to work in the area of the punch reader. toggles to turn the lamp off and on...
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4. Click Load Film. A dialog box appears. 5. Click OK. 6. In preparation for the reader height adjustment, click Fast Fwrd>> to advance the film approximately 10 feet, then click <<Rewind to reverse the film the same distance. NOTE: Advancing and rewinding the film ensures that the film is correctly positioned in the film track relative to the readers.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Installing the Adjustment Tool 1. Locate the left and right adjusting screws on either side of the aperture plate. 2. Install the height adjustment tool in the right or left adjusting screw. NOTE: You will install the adjusting tool in each adjusting screw; whether it is the left or right screw is determined by which punch reader you adjust first.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Visually Checking the Punch Reader Height 1. Look at the small blue light located in the notch at the top of the punch reader, which is below the pressure rollers and adjacent to the edge of the aperture.
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2. When you see a significantly higher number, stop advancing the film. Turn the adjusting screw until the number is maximized. For example, as you click Position >, you may see a value of 580, but when you stop advancing the film and turn the adjusting screw, you may see a value of 620.
1. Create a roll of film with the center of several frames clearly marked. center 2. Edit the roll of film, making sure to center the mark in the crop box on the editor. 3. Load the edited film, beginning at the left side of the scanner (see Loading and Threading Film on page D-16).
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Setting the Lens Magnification 1. If the Operations window is not visible in SAM, select View>Operations Controls. 2. Select 1.00 as the Chosen Magnification. 3. Click Do Magnification. 4. Close the Operations window. D-24 May 2002...
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Set the Line Offset (y) to 0. c. Set Pixel Summing to None. d. Keep the default values for #Pixels (dx), Pixel Offset (x) and X Offset. IMPORTANT: Make sure you close the Test Long Roll Capture window in the next step.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Locating the First Punched Frame 1. On the Film Controls dialog box, click Load First Frm. A dialog box appears. 2. Select the Film Processing Direction: • If you are calibrating the left sensor offset, select Forward (Left to Right).
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Using the Long Roll Accessory 5. On the Film Controls dialog box, click Seek Frame. A dialog box appears. 6. Type the Punch Number from the Current Punch on the status bar. 7. Click Go. The Target Punch should equal the Current Punch.
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Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Sensor Offsets 1. Using a flashlight, look from the rear of the aperture to check the alignment of the marked frame with the aperture plate. The center of the frame should line up exactly with the right edge (from the front of the scanner) of the aperture plate.
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8 inches per second if you must use 3/4-inch cores. 3. Make sure the correct Film Marking Type is selected and that the Left and Right Sensor Offsets are correct for the film and the editor you are using.
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Right Sensor Offset. 7. On the View Controls window, click Next Frame. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until the center of the frame lines up exactly with the right edge of the aperture plate. 9. On the View Controls window, click Fast Fwrd>> to advance the roll of film to the right side.
1. With the PC powered off, power on the scanner. 2. Wait for the series of 3 beeps to sound at the scanner (or for the lamp to illuminate). 3. Power on the PC.
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Determining the Left Trigger Point 1. On the Film Controls window of SAM, click Position > to advance the film and determine the “average” low number (indicating the presence of film) on the left LED.
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1. On the left side of the scanner: a. Move SET/ADJ/RUN to ADJ. b. Press MODE to increment the number (or press TEACH to decrement the number) to the value you determined to be the left trigger point. c. Move SET/ADJ/RUN to RUN.
Appendix D-3: Maintenance Perform these maintenance procedures at least once a day. 1. In SAM, select View>Film Controls. 2. Click Tension Off and remove film from the gate. It is not necessary to completely unthread the film. D-34 May 2002...
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Using the Long Roll Accessory Cleaning the Punch Readers 1. Locate the two punch readers, below the pressure rollers and adjacent to the left and right edges of the aperture. two punch readers two film readers P192_1569BCA P192_1569BC 2. Use canned air to clean the left and right punch readers.
Using the Long Roll Accessory Cleaning the Rollers 1. In SAM, select View>Film Controls. 2. On the Film Controls window, click Clean Rollers. D-36 May 2002...
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CAUTION: In the step below, do not use rubbing alcohol. 4. Using a lint-free cloth with 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol, wipe the exposed part of the moving rollers—in the slot at the rear of the housing—from top to bottom. Repeat until the cloth stays clean.
Using the Long Roll Accessory Appendix D-4: Initial Setup of Sensors IMPORTANT: Do this procedure only if you installed a new sensor or if the sensor setup was accidentally changed. Resetting the Sensors to the Factory Values TEACH MODE 1. Move SET/ADJ/RUN to SET.
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Programming the Left Sensor 1. Open the plastic cover on the left display. 2. Make sure the operation mode selector is set to L. NOTE: L means that light triggers high numbers. D means that dark triggers high numbers. TEACH...
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Using the Long Roll Accessory 6. Change the Detection Function Setting to F HS (high speed): a. Press and hold MODE until F St appears. TEACH MODE b. Press TEACH once. F Ld appears. c. Press TEACH again. F HS appears.
Using the Long Roll Accessory Appendix D-5: Table of Scan Area Values Use the table below only as a starting point for determining scan area values. Long-Roll Magnification # Pixels Pixel Offset # Lines File Size Film Holders (MB) 35 mm double-...
Using the Long Roll Accessory Appendix D-6: Film Splicing and Editing Guidelines Follow these guidelines to ensure the scanner correctly reads the data holes. IMPORTANT: When splicing rolls of film, always splice first, then edit. NOTE: The drawings are not to scale.
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Numerics e-wipes, for cleaning the light bar 4-2 ordering B-2 4 x 5 film holder for HR Universal Film Scanner 1-6, A-8 70MM-CAL film holder for HR 500 Plus Film Scanner 1-6, fast forward or rewind speed on Long Roll Accessory D-1, D-29...
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4-1 to 4-2 replacement procedures 4-2 to 4-6 Long Roll Accessory maintenance D-35 to D-37 rollers on the Long Roll Accessory, cleaning D-36 to D-37 replacement procedures 4-2 to 4-6 balance filters 4-4 to 4-5 IR filter 4-5 to 4-6 SAM.
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(operating environment) C-1 power consumption and thermal load C-1 threading diagram for Long Roll Accessory D-17 scanning threading film on the Long Roll Accessory D-16 to D-18 a single frame 2-13 time, scanner, getting A-10 an image using SAM 3-9, A-9...
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