Nikon LS-30 manual

- 1 - Reference Manual 35mm Film Scanner LS-30 Contents Cautions Safety Precautions If Y ou Notice Anything Abnormal Installation and Storage Overview Parts and Accessories What’s in the Box Optional Accessories System Requirements Parts of the LS-30 Status LED Setup Installation Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the SCSI Cable Setting the SC[...]

- 2 - Contents T roubleshooting Specifications[...]

- 3 - Cautions Cautions • The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is pro- hibited save in cases in which Nikon’s prior permission has been obtained. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • Nikon has made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would[...]

- 4 - Cautions F ederal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio F requency Interf er ence Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installati[...]

- 5 - Safety Precautions Safety Pr ecautions Observe the following safety precautions when installing and operating the LS-30: • Do not allow your fingers, hair, or clothing into the film insertion slot Do not insert your fingers, hair, or clothing into the film insertion slot on the front of the scanner when the power is on and a film adapter is[...]

- 6 - Safety Precautions • When handling the power and SCSI cables Unplug the power cable by pulling on the plug, not on the cable itself. Pulling directly on the cord could result in dam- age that could cause fire or electric shock. • When connecting or disconnecting the SCSI cable, handle the cable by the connector. Do not pull on the cable i[...]

- 7 - Safety Precautions • Do not disassemble The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage. Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair. • Do not modify Do not modify the equipment. Doing so could cause fire or electric shock. • Do no[...]

- 8 - Safety Precautions • Keep clean Use a dry cloth to remove any dirt from metal sections of the scanner and their surroundings. Using the equipment when dirty could cause fire. • Do not place foreign objects inside the scanner Do not allow foreign objects of any kind into the unit. If flammable objects, metal, or water come in contact with [...]

- 9 - Safety Precautions Installation and Stora ge To prevent fire or malfunction, follow the precautions given below when operating or storing the scanner. When not in use, cover the scanner appropriately to protect it from dust. Do not store or use where: • the temperature is above 35 ° C (95 ° F) or below 10 ° C (50 ° F), the temperature c[...]

- 10 - Safety Precautions • the scanner may be subject to excessive vibration or physical shock Note that the scanner contains glass parts; if the scanner is dropped or otherwise damaged, caution must be observed to avoid broken glass. • the scanner would be exposed to radio interference from other equipment nearby • close to other objects th[...]

- 11 - Notice concerning pr ohibition of cop ying or repr oduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punish- able by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local gove[...]

- 12 - Overview Ov er view Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS-30 scanner for 35 mm and IX240 film. The LS-30 film scanner offers high speed and high resolution, making it ideally suited to the creation of high-quality images for desk-top publishing, design, and multi- media production. Removable modular adapters allow scanning of 35 mm slide[...]

- 13 - Parts and Accessories: What’s in the Box P ar ts and Accessories This chapter introduces the parts of the LS-30 and lists the items packaged with the scanner or available for purchase separately. It also lists the requirements for the computer system that will run the scanner. What’ s in the Bo x Purchasers of the LS-30 should find that [...]

- 14 - Parts and Accessories: Options Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional adapter was available for the LS-30: IA-20 adapter for IX240 film System Requir ements To install and run the driver software for the LS-30, your com- puter system must meet the requirements listed below. Macintosh • Macintosh or Power Macint[...]

- 15 - Parts and Accessories: Parts P ar ts of the LS-30 Power on/off switch Vents MADE IN JAPAN 100098 SCSI SCSI SCSI NB TERMINATOR OFF ON 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 100–240V~ 0.3–0.2A 50/60 Hz AC connector Termination on/off switch SCSI ID selection switch Holders for locking screws Female half-pitch 50-pin SCSI connectors (2) Transport locking screw St[...]

- 16 - Parts and Accessories: Status LED Status LED The scanner’s status is shown by the LED on the front panel. When the status LED is on and glowing steadily (READY): the power is on but no operation is being performed. Adapters can be exchanged and film inserted. If the com- puter to which the scanner is connected is off, the scanner can be tu[...]

- 17 - Setup Setup This chapter explains how to set up your scanner and connect it to a computer. Before using your scanner, you will need to complete the following steps: • select a suitable location for the scanner • remove the transport locking screws • connect the power and SCSI cables • set the SCSI ID These steps are described in the [...]

- 18 - Setup: Installation The scanner has feet both on its base and on one side, making it possible to place the scanner either on its base or on its side. When installing the scanner, leave enough space free for ease of operation. There should be at least 5 cm (2 ″ ) of space above the unit and 10 cm (4 ″ ) behind. Space requirements are illu[...]

- 19 - Setup: Installation Once the scanner is installed, slide the front cover open. Using a coin, remove the transport locking screws from the adapter slot and side panel and screw them into the holes provided on the rear panel. The adapter slot contains a plastic guard to prevent the transport screw from falling into the scan mecha- nism when th[...]

- 20 - Setup: Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the P o wer Cab le Before connecting the power cable, confirm that the scanner is off and that the transport locking screw has been removed from the adapter slot. The scanner is off when the end of the power switch marked “0” is down. Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connecto[...]

- 21 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable Connecting the SCSI Cable Communication between your computer and the LS-30 relies on the Small Computer System Interface, or SCSI, standard. For connection to the scanner and other SCSI devices, a SCSI controller must be installed in your computer. While Macintosh computers come with a SCSI controller built-[...]

- 22 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable SCSI devices are connected to the computer in a “daisy chain.” Up to eight devices, including the computer and any internal SCSI devices such as hard drives and CD-ROM drives, can be connected in a SCSI chain. The first and last devices in the chain must be terminated , i.e., fitted with special circuitry[...]

- 23 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable SCSI devices cannot be connected while the power is on. Before connecting the scanner to the SCSI chain, be sure that the computer and all other devices in the chain, including the scanner, are off. How the scanner should be connected to the chain depends on whether it is to be located between other devices o[...]

- 24 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable Connect a second SCSI cable to the other of the two connec- tors on the rear of the scanner, then connect the other end of the cable to another SCSI device. Confirm that the last device in the chain is terminated. Other SCSI device T erminator MADE IN JAPAN 100098 SCSI SCSI SCSI NB TERMINATOR OFF ON 6 5 4 3 2[...]

- 25 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable ✔ SCSI Connection Checklist • Turn off the computer, the LS-30, and all SCSI devices before connecting the scanner. • Be sure that the devices at both ends of the SCSI chain are terminated. If the host computer is a Macintosh, the chain will already be terminated at the computer end. In the case of IBM [...]

- 26 - Setup: Setting the SCSI ID To change the scanner’s ID, turn the scanner off. Then, using a screwdriver, turn the dial on the back of the scanner to choose a new ID. MADE IN JAPAN 100098 SCSI SCSI SCSI NB TERMINATOR OFF ON 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 Note: The LS-30 conforms to Level 1 of the SCAM (SCSI Con- figuration Auto-Magically) SCSI-selection st[...]

- 27 - Using the Scanner: Turning the Scanner On Using the Scanner This chapter covers basic scanner operations, from turning the scanner on to replacing adapters and inserting and removing film. Actual scanning is outlined in the User’s Guide and de- scribed in more detail in the software reference manuals. T urning the Scanner On Before turning[...]

- 28 - Using the Scanner: Inserting and Removing Adapters ✔ Cautions • Wait until the status LED glows steadily or the scanner is off before inserting or removing adapters. Do not replace adapters while the scanner is operating. • If an adapter does not slide in smoothly, remove it from the adapter slot and try again. Do not use force. Using [...]

- 29 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER When the scanner is installed on its side, insert the slides with the base up and the short side of the aperture facing the scan- ner. Insert the slide smoothly into the scanner, stopping when it contacts the back of the slot. If the scanner is installed on its base, the shiny surface[...]

- 30 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Landscape (wide) slide Do not insert slides with the longer side of the aperture facing the scanner. The scanner will be unable to scan the edges of the film. Note: The best possible results can be achieved only with clean slides. Before scanning, remove dust from the film with a blow[...]

- 31 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Slides can be removed from the scanner by pressing the eject button to eject the slide from the adapter and then pulling the slide the rest of the way out with your fingers. ✔ Cautions • Do not attempt to insert or eject slides while scanning is in progress. • Do not move the sc[...]

- 32 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Using the FH-2 to scan strip-film The SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER is provided to scan 35 mm film in strips of from two to six frames. The SA-20’s automatic feed and eject mechanisms however require film that is flat, cut straight across at the ends, free from adhesive tape and has a[...]

- 33 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Step 3—Close the FH-2 Close the FH-2, keeping the ends of the black lower and upper holders aligned. Fasten the snap on the FH-2 and fit the ends of the upper and lower holders together. Step 4—Choose the frame to be scanned The MA-20 can scan only one frame of film at a time. Sli[...]

- 34 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Slide the film holder into the slide adapter until the holder touches the back of the film slot. Do not attempt to force the holder in past the mark. When removing the holder from the adapter, wait until the status LED glows steadily, then slide the holder out by hand. Do not use the [...]

- 35 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A D APTER 35 mm film-strips of from two to six frames in length can be scanned using the strip-film adapter. Insert the adapter into the scanner’s adapter slot as shown below, sliding it in until it con- tacts the back of the slot. Push the adapter until [...]

- 36 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Inserting film To scan a film strip, grasp the film gently by the sides and slide it into the adapter’s film slot a short distance. The adapter’s feed mechanism will be activated and the film will be fed into the scanner automatically. As is the case with mounted slides, strip film[...]

- 37 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER ✔ Cautions • Do not attempt to insert film while scanning is in progress. • Do not remove the adapter or turn the scanner off when there is film in the adapter. Use the driver software pro- vided with your scanner to eject the film. • Do not leave film in the adapter for extend[...]

- 38 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Step 3—Remove the film The jammed film will be visible in the feed mechanism at the rear of the adapter. Grasp the film gently by both edges and pull it slightly upwards, being careful not to damage the film. Free the end of the film at the rear of the adapter first by pulling the fi[...]

- 39 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Cleaning the strip-film adapter It is strongly recommended that you clean the SA-20 periodi- cally to prevent dust from damaging the film. If the film to be scanned is of particular value, it is recommended that you clean the adapter immediately before use. To clean the adapter, remove[...]

- 40 - Using the Scanner: Using the IX240 Film Adapter Inserting film IX240 film must be developed before it can be scanned. To determine whether a roll of IX240 film has been developed, examine the end of the film cartridge where its current status is marked. If there is a white square showing in the fourth box, the film has been developed and can[...]

- 41 - Using the Scanner: Using the IX240 Film Adapter ✔ Cautions • The latch button will lock when film is fed from the cartridge into the scanner. Do not attempt to open the latch until the film has rewound or been ejected as described in “ Removing Film ,” immediately below. • Do not remove the adapter with film inside and the cover cl[...]

- 42 - Maintenance: Cleaning Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean, store, and transport the LS-30. Cleaning Before cleaning the scanner, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Remove adapters from the scanner before cleaning them. The exterior of the adapters and the front of the scanner are made of plastic, and consequently cannot be cl[...]

- 43 - Maintenance: Transport T ransport The LS-30 is for use only in the country of sale. Nikon will not be held responsible for consequences resulting from use over- seas. The scanning mechanism must be locked in its home position for transport within the country. To return the scanning mechanism to its home position, remove any adapters from the[...]

- 44 - Troubleshooting T roub leshooting If you should encounter problems with your scanner, check the following before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa- tive. If the problems occurred during scanning, you may wish to refer to the software reference manual for advice on trouble- shooting scanning problems. Problem: the status LED does n[...]

- 45 - Troubleshooting • If you are using an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, has your SCSI board or PCMCIA card been tested and approved by Nikon? A list of Nikon-approved SCSI adapters is provided sepa- rately. If your adapter is not on this list, you may need to purchase and install a Nikon-approved adapter before your scanner will work. • If [...]

- 46 - Troubleshooting Problem: the scan window controls are grayed out or a “no adapter” or “no media” error appears when you attempt to scan an image using Nikon Scan Check that there is an adapter in the device and that it is fully inserted in the adapter slot. The scanner will not recognize the SA-20 or optional IA-20 adapter unless the[...]

- 47 - Specifications Specifications LS-30 Film: 35 mm film Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used. Film may be mounted as 35 mm slides (mounts must be 1.0 mm–3.2 mm thick) or strip film of up to six frames. IX240 film cartridge (with optional IA-20 adapter for IX240 film) Scanning system: Fixed-film, movable plane-sca[...]

- 48 - Specifications SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A D APTER Film: 35 mm film strips of two to six frames (film must be flat or curl towards the emulsion surface not more than 3 mm, be free from adhesive tape, have all perforations intact, and be cut straight across) Operating mode: Connected directly to the connector at rear of scanner adapter slot Aperture[...]

- 49 - EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name: Nikon Europe BV Address: Schipholweg 321, 1171 PL Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands declare that the product Product Name: Nikon Film Scanner LS-30, S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER MA-20, S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER SA-20, IX240 Film Adapter IA-20 Manufacturer’s Name: Nikon Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: Fuji Bldg[...]