User Manual Flextight X5 / X1 English – v/1.
Table of contents Warnings and Restrictions 4 System Requirements 4 Parts and components 5 Front panel Back panel and cutaway view 5 6 Setting up the Scanner 7 Environmental Requirements Elec trical Requirements Installation Procedure, FireWire Inter face Operating Instructions 9 Resolutions 10 True Resolutions Calibrating the Scanner Focus Calibration White Calibration for Ref lec tives 11 12 13 The Light Tubes 14 Cleaning
The Flextight X1 and the Flextight X5 satisfy the demand for image quality and speed requirements from professional photographers and production environments alike. Removal and both utilize Hasselblad’s unique FlexColor software and 3F – Flexible File Format. These features produce a digital data management system to provide users with a fully integrated workflow solution that spans from image capture to output. Both scanners are PC and Mac compatible using a FireWire interface.
Warnings and restrictions • Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. • Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning. • Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an original has been mounted. • The original holder is only to be mounted or removed when the drum is in the load position. • When you turn on the scanner, the drum will roll to the load position, if it is not there already.
Parts and components − front panel A D E F B G H C A I F Feed table Remains lit when ready to scan. Flashes when first installed to indicate that firmware must be loaded (it will be loaded automatically when you run FlexColor). This must be in the lower position for normal scanning. When scanner is not in use you can return it to closed position to protect it from dust etc. Adjust to horizontal position when using the 35 mm slide mount holder.
Parts and components − cutaway view A B A B C FLEX TIG HT ORIGI NA L HO LDER PATE NT PEND D ING E F G H A F Power cable socket Illuminates reflective originals. Flextigh X5 only. Connect the power cable into this socket. B G Prism-module FireWire interface sockets Focuses the light from various angles and thereby removes or heavily reduces dust and scratches in the scanned image. Flextigh X5 only. Socket for FireWire cable (max. 6 m) for computer connection.
Setting up the scanner Environmental requirements Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements: • Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans - for best results, work in a cool environment. • The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
For horizontal positioning lift the table free from the hinges and push.
Operating instructions D A E F G H I FLE XTI GH T OR IGIN AL HO LDE R J PAT ENT L PEN DIN G K B C 1. It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have been properly installed. 2. If not already done, lower the feed table A to normal position. 3. Press the red power button F on the front of the scanner to switch it on. The green light G starts flashing. This means that no firmware has been downloaded yet.
lines printed on the holder to line up the image. Handle the clear plastic layer only by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Curl the plastic layer back and slip the front edge into Flextight’s foil holder. 9. Lay the top layer of the holder down flat over the original. • For the reflective holder, note the four metal pegs (the top two are shown as A and C in the figure below); make sure that the clear plastic sheet is pressed all the way down over all four pegs.
Calibrating the scanner The Flextight X5 scanner requires two types of calibration The Flextight X1 only requires one: • Both scanners require focus calibration. Focus calibration adjusts the positioning of the scanners’ optics for each zoom level. If your scans appear unfocused or are slightly the wrong size, then you may need to make a new focus calibration to adjust the zoom mechanism.
Focus calibration The Flextight scanner uses an adjustable zoom and focus mechanism to optimize its scanning resolution for each of the original formats it can handle. If you suspect your scans are not as sharp as they should be, then you may need to calibrate your scanner. Note that you must not calibrate the scanner every day. It is intended that the scanner is calibrated not more than once every three months. In most cases, this procedure will never be necessary.
White calibration for reflectives The Flextight X5 scanner uses a white reference to make sure that all elements in the scanner’s CCD react consistently to light brightnesses. The scanner has been calibrated at the factory, and the calibration data is stored in the scanner’s flash PROM. As the scanner ages, the properties of the light tubes may change slightly. Therefore, you must redo the white calibration every six months or so and immediately after changing the light tubes.
The light tubes The Flextight X5 contains two light tubes: one for illuminating reflective originals from above, the other for shining light through transparencies from below. The Flextight X1 has only one light tube for transparency scanning. NOTE! The two lamps are of different types and are not interchangeable. Replacing the light tubes If scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are scanning negatives), then one of your light tubes may be defective.
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Cleaning the external surface of the scanner The external surface of the scanner can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Be careful not to allow any moisture inside the scanner or on any of the connectors. Do not use alcohol or other solvents. Disposal If you need to dispose of the scanner, it must be delivered to an authorized waste plant for electronics equipment. Technical specifications Power Connector Power Consumption Max. 75 W during operation Power Requirements 100-240V AC, 1.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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© 2006 Hasselblad A/S. All rights reserved. Flextight X1 / X5 User’s Guide, Part No 75020123, revision 1.3 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hasselblad A/S. Hasselblad A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
