For Windows & Macintosh Canon Film Adapter Unit Software FilmGet FAU User’s Guide Quick Start For those who prefer to jump right into scanning Steps 1-3 For those who prefer a methodical approach Other Functions For those who are detail oriented
How to Use the Guides The following chart explains how to best use the guides that accompany this Film Adapter Unit. You may also wish to refer to the guides that accompany your scanner. Printed Manual CanoScan FB1200S Getting Started Scanner Manuals A complete guide to setting up the scanner, attaching the cables, installing the software and performing a test scan. After you have read the above guide to setup and test the scanner, read this manual to set up the Film Adapter Unit.
How to Use this Guide This is the users guide for FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Windows and FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Macintosh, the driver software for scanning films and transparencies with the Film Adapter Unit FAU-S10 option for CanoScan FB1200S flatbed scanners. Start the Windows version as a TWAIN driver from within TWAIN-compliant applications and the Macintosh version as the plug-in compliant driver software from within plug-in compatible applications.
Symbols in this Guide The following symbols are used to draw your attention to important topics throughout the guide. WARNING This symbol introduces operating precautions and othecritical information. Be sure to read these topics symbol introduces supplementary information. Read • NOTE • This these topics at your discretion. Notation FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Windows may be used with the Windows® 95, Windows® 98 and Windows NT® 4.0 operating systems. References to Windows in this guide include all three.
FilmGet FAU Features A Scanner Driver that Adjusts Images Too FilmGet FAU is the driver software for the Film Adapter Unit FAU-S10 option installed on CanoScan FB1200S flatbed scanners. It is also equipped with a variety of image processing functions and input and output controls. FilmGet FAU is supplied in both Windows and Macintosh compatible versions. The Windows version can be opened as a 32-bit TWAIN driver from within TWAIN-compliant application programs.
Table of Contents FilmGet FAU Features .......................................................................... 5 Quick Start Quick Start ........................................................................................ 11 Step 1 Installing the Software Installing FilmGet FAU ....................................................................... 17 Preparations before Installation ................................................. 17 System Requirements ...........................................
Determining the Image Mode ................................................... 35 Previewing All the Frames ................................................................. 36 Selecting Frames ............................................................................... 37 Selecting/Deselecting All ........................................................... 37 Selecting/Deselecting a Single Frame ......................................... 37 Adjusting Trimming Frames ......................................
Selecting the Scan Area ............................................................. 63 Adjusting the Scan Area Selection Frame ................................... 63 Adjusting the Selected Scan Area .............................................. 63 Final Scan ......................................................................................... 64 Step 3 Adjusting Images Image Adjustment Modes ................................................................. 67 Guide to the Image Adjustment Section ..
Device and Help Menus .................................................................... 91 Selecting a Scanner ................................................................... 91 Checking a Scanner .................................................................. 91 Viewing the Device Version Information .................................... 92 Viewing the Software Version Information ................................ 92 Appendices Troubleshooting ......................................................
Quick Start For Those Who Prefer to Jump Right into Scanning
Quick Start Quick Start This section provides the essentials of scanning with FilmGet FAU. If you wish more information on a particular procedure, refer to the pages quoted for that topic. ○ 1. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Install the FilmGet FAU software. See the Getting Started, p. 16. (1) Place the CD-ROM containing the FilmGet FAU software into the drive. (2) Double-click the following folders in order and install FilmGet FAU.
Start a plug-in compliant application program and select [FilmGet FAU] using the menu item or button. The following is a sample procedure using Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE. (1) Start Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE. (2) Click the [File] menu and select [Import] and [FilmGet FAU 1.0...]. The FilmGet FAU main window will display. ○ 3. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Position the film. See the Getting Started, p. 24.
Quick Start ○ 6. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Select a frame you wish to scan. See p. 37. Click the corresponding trimming frame to select a frame. The selected frame will be displayed with a green border. Trimming Frame Position of the Film Preview All Window ○ 7. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Adjust the trimming frame. See p. 39.
○ 9. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Set the scan settings. See p. 46. Set the scan settings frame by frame. Click a button in the scan settings section to select an appropriate settings mode, resolution and output method. Select a mode corresponding to the purpose of the scanned image. Set the values for each scan mode.
Quick Start ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 12. Initiate the final scan. See p. 64. Click the button. The scanned image will appear in the window of the application program from which FilmGet FAU was summoned. Images from all the selected frames will display. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 13. Retouch the image as required.
STEP 1 Installing the Software Proceed directly to Step 2 if you have already installed FilmGet FAU with the instructions from the Getting Started.
Installing the Software Installing FilmGet FAU Preparations before Installation Check the following items before installing FilmGet FAU. • Has the Film Adapter Unit been correctly installed onto the scanner? See the Getting Started, p. 10. • Are the scanner and Film Adapter Unit correctly plugged into electric outlets? (You must plug in and connect both the scanner and Film Adapter Unit before you start up your computer.
Installing and Uninstalling FilmGet FAU This topic explains the procedures for the Windows platform. For Macintosh, see p. 21. Installing Install FilmGet FAU from its CD-ROM. For instructions, see p.17, ‘Installing the FAU Software Program (Windows),’ in the Getting Started. Uninstalling Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings], [Control Panel] and [Add/Remove Programs] to delete FilmGet FAU. Select FilmGet FAU in this window and click the [Add/ Remove] button.
Installing the Software ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3. Select [FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Windows] and click the button. 4. Click the [Yes] button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The FilmGet FAU Uninstall dialog will display. Continue the procedure by following the on-screen messages. • Place a check mark beside all of the uninstall categories.
○ 5. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [OK] button. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog will display again. ○ 6. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the window. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ This completes the uninstall procedure.
Installing the Software Installing and Uninstalling FilmGet FAU This topic explains the procedures for the Macintosh platform. For Windows, see p. 18. Installing Install FilmGet FAU from its CD-ROM. For instructions, see p. 21, ‘Installing the FAU Software Program (Macintosh),’ in the Getting Started. Uninstalling Use the following procedures to uninstall (delete) FilmGet FAU before you upgrade to a newer version or when you desire to remove the program from your hard disk. ○ 1.
STEP 2 Scanning
Scanning Starting and Exiting FilmGet FAU This topic explains the procedures for the Windows platform. For Macintosh, see p. 25. Starting FilmGet FAU Start FilmGet FAU from within a TWAIN-compliant application program. Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE is used in the example below. ○ 1. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Start Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE. • If you are using a different TWAIN-compliant application program, start that program.
○ 4. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [File] menu and select [Import] and [Twain_32...]. The FilmGet FAU main window will display. This window is used to view the scanned images. WARNING • Some TWAIN-compliant application programs offer the choice of TWAIN_16 or TWAIN_32 for the items in steps 2 and 4. To use FilmGet FAU, select the TWAIN_32 option.
Scanning Starting and Quitting FilmGet FAU This topic explains the procedures for the Macintosh platform. For Windows, see p. 23. Starting FilmGet FAU Start FilmGet FAU from within a plug-in compliant application program. Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE is used in the example below. ○ 1. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Start Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE. • If you are using a different plug-in compliant application program, start that program. ○ 2.
• NOTE • • Please refer to the manuals accompanying the individual software package for the procedures for opening a plug-in from within a plug-in compliant application program other than Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE. Quitting FilmGet FAU ○ 1. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the window. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (close box) at the upper left of the ▼ The FilmGet FAU main window will close.
Scanning Main Window Main Window The main window is the first to display when FilmGet FAU is launched. Image Adjustment Section Adjusts the brightness and coloring of preview images. Scan Settings Section Sets the resolution and output target settings according to the primary purpose of the scanned image. Menu Bar Contains the various commands and settings to control how FilmGet FAU operates. Title Bar Displays the window title. Click here and drag the window to change its position on the desktop.
Main Window Close Box Closes FilmGet FAU (Macintosh). The FilmGet FAU main window is virtually indistinguishable between the Windows and Macintosh versions. The primary difference is the location of the close box. On the Macintosh version it is located at the top left corner of the window. Menu Bar in the Main Window Settings Menu Sets the auto exposure, the preview settings and the color matching system settings among others. See p. 85.
Scanning Preview All Window Preview All Window The preview all window is the window that appears when you click the or (Show Preview All Window) button. Toolbar Contains the tools that control how previewed images are processed. Trimming Frame A border for confirming and adjusting the position of each frame in the previewed film. Title Bar Displays the window title. Click here and drag the window to change its position on the desktop. Close Box Closes FilmGet FAU (Windows).
How to Find Help FilmGet FAU is equipped with tool tips that explain the functions of the buttons and tools in the window. When you click the button at the top right of the preview or preview all window, the button will change to the button. In this state, positioning the mouse cursor over a button or tool will display the tool tip for that item. To hide the button again.
Scanning Scanning Procedures Although scanning procedures vary for each image mode (color, grayscale or black and white), the basics are the same. Use the following procedures as a guideline. Each step is explained in greater detail on the referenced pages. (1) Place the film on the scanner platen. See p. 32. Prepare the scanner and Film Adapter Unit and position the film. (2) Set the film type. See p. 33. Select a film type matching the film you are scanning. See p. 34. (3) Set the image mode.
Positioning Film Preparing the Film Adapter Unit Check the following points before you begin positioning the film on the scanner platen. • Are the scanner and Film Adapter Unit correctly connected? • Are both the scanner and Film Adapter Unit plugged into electrical outlets? • Were the scanner and Film Adapter Unit powered up before the computer was turned on? Positioning Film Insert the film into a film guide and place it on the scanner platen as shown below.
Scanning Setting the Film Type Select the appropriate film type for the film being scanned. It is important to set this setting correctly to reproduce colors faithfully. Film Type Selection Click the arrow button to display the list of film types in a pull-down menu. Position the mouse cursor over the item you wish to select and click. Your selection will appear in the box when the pull-down menu closes. Select one of these for a 35 mm film. Select one of these for 4" x 5" or 120 format film.
Setting the Image Mode You can select between the color, grayscale and black and white modes when selecting the image type. Select a mode appropriate to the type of film and the purpose of the image. Image Mode Click the arrow button to display the list of image modes in a pull-down menu. Position the mouse cursor over the item you wish to select and click. Your selection will appear in the box when the pull-down menu closes.
Scanning Determining the Image Mode You may select from among five image modes. 24-Bit Color: The image is expressed in 256 tones (8 bits) per RGB (red, green and blue) channel. Select this setting to scan standard color films. 36-Bit Color: The image is expressed in 4,096 tones (12 bits) per RGB channel. Select this setting when a particularly high-quality color image is required. The file will be approximately twice as large as the corresponding 24-bit color file.
Previewing All the Frames Once you have selected the film type and image mode, you should confirm the position of the film frames on the scanner platen with the preview all function. Click the [Preview All] button. The preview all window will display everything detected on the scanner platen. A preview scan progress bar will display. Click the [Cancel] button if you wish to cancel the command.
Scanning Selecting Frames Select the frames you wish to scan from the film placed on the scanner platen. Selecting/Deselecting All All frames are selected and are shown encased in the green trimming frames when the preview all window is first displayed. Trimming Frame Film Position It is convenient to use the toolbar at the left of the preview all window to select or deselect all the frames at once. • Select All Tool (green). Click this tool to select all the frames. • Deselect All Tool (light purple).
WARNING • The position of the film and the trimming frames in the preview all window will automatically vary with the type of film selected. 35 mm Film (Sleeves) 31 41 7 51 8 9 11 71 21 81 61 5 6 4 01 3 2 1 Frame Number Film Guide Preview All Window 8 9 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 35 mm Film (Mounts) 4" x 5"/120 Format Film 3 2 1 120 Format Film 4" x 5" Format Film * Place the film face down in the guides (See the Getting Started, pp. 25, 28, 29, 31, 32).
Scanning Adjusting Trimming Frames You can adjust the position and size of the trimming frames to align them over the film frames. The image inside an adjusted trimming frame will undergo a preview scan. The image will not be scanned correctly if the trimming frame is not properly aligned. Confirm that the trimming frame is properly aligned over the image. Moving the Trimming Frames ➝ ➝ • Click the selector tool and position the mouse cursor inside the trimming frame you wish to move.
• Click the zoom out tool to shrink the display of the preview all window by a factor of 2 with each click. zoom reset tool to restore the display of the preview • Click the all window to its default setting. WARNING • The zoom tools are disabled (grayed out) when there are no images displayed in the preview all window. • NOTE • • Scroll bars appear on the right and bottom edges of the preview all window when it is zoomed.
Scanning Previewing Once you have selected one or more frames and adjusted the trimming frames, the next step is to preview the selected images. Previewing Click the Preview button to initiate a preview scan of each image in succession. The images will appear one-by-one in the preview area. The preview progress bar will display. Click the [Cancel] button if you wish to cancel the command.
Switching between Preview Images When multiple images have been batch scanned with the preview function, you can switch the image in the preview window by selecting its frame number from the list box at the top of the preview area. Click the arrow button to display the list of frames from which to select. Highlight the number of the frame you wish to view and click to select it. The pull-down menu will close and the selected frame number will display in the list box.
Scanning Switching Images with the Preview All Window You can switch the image displayed in the preview area by clicking the (Show Preview All Window) button and double-clicking the frame you wish to view. Double-click a frame to switch the image in the preview area to the selected frame. • NOTE • • The frame number and trimming frame will have a dark green appearance if you double-click a frame that has already been previewed.
Using the Toolbar to Manipulate Images You can use the toolbar in the preview area to zoom the display, move the preview image or change its orientation. WARNING • Please note that the toolbar is grayed out when the preview area is empty. No tools can be selected until an image is previewed. Zooming an Image for Verification • Click the zoom in tool to select it. The display will zoom in by a factor of 2 each time you click the tool on the preview image.
Scanning Moving an Image within the Preview Area • Click the grab tool to change the mouse cursor into the shape. Drag the grab tool over the image in the preview area to shift it. • NOTE • • The grab tool is only activated when the preview area has been zoomed with the zoom in tool. Rotating Images Click one of the tools below to rotate the preview area or flip the image within it. • Rotate 90 Degrees Left Tool Rotates the entire preview area 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Adjusting the Scan Settings Once you have previewed the images, you can set the scan settings for each individual frame. WARNING • If you do not adjust the scan settings, the image will be scanned at the same settings as the preview scan. Important Facts about Scan Settings The input resolution, output resolution and image width and height are important scan settings. What is the Input Resolution? When the scanner scans film it reads the image as a collection of dots.
Scanning Image Width and Height The image width and height settings determine the size at which an image will be reproduced when it is output to a printer or shown on a monitor. The scan settings would require considerable forethought to set correctly if you had to manually set the input resolution, output resolution, and image width and height to achieve a particular result. Fortunately, FilmGet FAU simplifies this process by providing five preset modes that correspond to various uses of the image.
Procedures Common to All Scan Modes This topic introduces the procedures that are common to all five scan modes. Settings Click the arrow beside any settings category to display a pull-down menu with all the selectable options. Highlight an item with the mouse cursor and click to select it. Pull-Down Menu Select the Add/Delete option from any menu to add or delete items to and from the list. See p. 61, ‘Adding and Deleting Items,’ for more information.
Scanning Aspect Ratio of the Scan Area Select this item when you wish to change the aspect ratio of the selected scan area. Changes to this ratio are immediately reflected in the preview area. The image size settings will also change in accordance. Scan Area Selection Frame Standard Aspect Ratios C Size P Size H Size (standard photo print proportions) (panorama print proportions) (Hi Vision print proportions) 2 9 1 3 3 16 * The aspect ratios of custom sizes may be freely changed.
Saving to a File Select [File Mode] when you scan an image for the purpose of saving it to a file. (1) Click the [File Mode] button. (2) Select an input resolution. (4) Set the image size. (3) Select an output resolution. Selecting an Input Resolution The input resolution box sets the resolution at which an image will be scanned. The higher the value, the finer the resolution. The lower the value, the coarser the resolution. Select the value best suited to your purposes.
Scanning Selecting an Output Resolution The output resolution box sets the resolution at which an image is reproduced. Select a resolution from the list or input it directly into the box. Image Size Settings The image size boxes set the width and height. Changing the image size changes the file size. The size of the scan area selection frame will also change as a function of these settings. Change the units as required. File Size (Automatically calculated) Input a width directly into the box.
How the Input Resolution, Image Size and File Size Relate To understand the relationship between the three settings, see the example below of an image scanned in the file mode at different input resolutions. Example with the Input Resolution Changed to 600 Input Resolution (dpi) 300 600 Output Resolution (dpi) 300 300 Image Size (pixels) 300 x 200 600 x 400 Image Size (cm) 2.54 x 1.69 5.08 x 3.38 180 720 File Size (KB) * These numbers are approximate and may differ from actual results.
Scanning How the Output Resolution and Image Size Relate To understand the relationship between the two settings, see the example below of an image scanned in the file mode at different output resolutions. Example with the Output Resolution Changed to 600 Input Resolution (dpi) 300 600 Output Resolution (dpi) 300 300 Image Size (pixels) 300 x 200 300 x 300 Image Size (cm) 2.54 x 1.69 1.27 x 0.84 180 180 File Size (KB) * These numbers are approximate and may differ from actual results.
Pasting Images in Documents/Outputting Images to Printers/Sending Images as Facsimiles Select the [Text/Printer/Fax Mode] when you wish to paste an image into a word processor file, print it to a printer or send it as a fax. You can use this mode without worrying about the resolution or image size. (1) Click the [Text/Printer/Fax Mode] button. (2) Select a paper size. (3) Select the display size. (4) Select an output target.
Scanning Selecting an Output Target Select an output target with this item. Select this when you are pasting the image into a document. Select one of these when you are printing to a printer. Select this when you are sending the image as a fax. See the topic entitled ‘Adding and Deleting Items.’ • NOTE • • The resolution of the text option is set to the following values.
Displaying Images on Monitors Select [Display Mode] when you scan an image for the purpose of displaying it on a monitor. (1) Click the [Display Mode] button. (2) Select a monitor. (3) Select the display size. Selecting a Monitor Select the resolution setting for the monitor on which the scanned image will be displayed. Selecting [My Monitor] automatically sets the resolution to that of the monitor you are currently using. Select a resolution from the list.
Scanning Outputting Images to Standard Photo Sizes Select the [Photo Size Mode] when you wish to output the image at a typical photo print size. (1) Click the [Photo Size Mode] button. (2) Select a photo size. (3) Select an output target. Selecting a Photo Size Select a size from the list. See the topic entitled ‘Adding and Deleting Items.’ Selecting an Output Target Select an output target for the scanned image. Select this when you are pasting the image into a document.
Using the Custom Mode The custom mode features five preset items. You can save the time and effort required to set complex scan settings by using them. In addition, you can add your own settings and access them from this menu. See page 61, ‘Adding and Deleting Items,’ for more information. (1) Click the [Custom Mode] button. (2) Select a scan setting Highlight and click to select a setting. A check mark will appear beside the selected item.
Scanning Customizing the Pull-Down Menu You can customize the pull-down menu that is accessed when the custom mode has been clicked. You can make it easier to use by changing such things as the order in which items are displayed or by deleting items that are seldom used. Click the [Custom Mode] button and select [Customize]. Custom Settings Dialog Change the settings by clicking the buttons on the custom settings dialog. Click this to make the settings effective and close the dialog.
Adding Scan Settings You can assign a name and add well-used custom scan settings to any mode with the [Add] button. Input a name for the setting. Placing a check mark in this box and clicking the [OK] button causes the scan area selection frame and size and position data to be saved with the setting. • NOTE • • You can add up to 64 custom scan settings. • The [Save Crop Frame Settings] option is grayed out and disabled in the file and photo size modes.
Scanning Adding and Deleting Items You can customize the scan settings pull-down menu to make it easier to use. For example, you can add items, change the item order and delete items. Select [Add/Delete...] Custom Settings Dialog Click this to make the settings effective and close the dialog. Click this to cancel the settings and close the dialog. Click this to add a new item. Click this to copy the selected item. Click this to rename an item.
Adjusting Brightness and Coloring You can adjust the brightness and coloring of the preview image to your satisfaction. These adjustments are performed on each frame individually. • NOTE • • See page 67, ‘Step 3 Adjusting Images,’ for more information on adjusting the brightness and coloring.
Scanning Selecting the Scan Area Use the preview area to select the scan area for each frame individually. Selecting the Scan Area Click the selector tool on the toolbar and drag the mouse cursor (which will change into a ‘+’ shape) across the preview image to select the scan area. + • NOTE • • You can drag the cursor in any direction. • If you do not specify a scan area, the scan area selection frame displayed in the preview area becomes the scan area.
Final Scan Initiate the final scan after you have set the scan settings for the preview images, adjusted the brightness and coloring, and selected a scan area. FilmGet FAU makes it possible to perform batch scans. If you have already selected the frames that you wish to scan, all you need do is click the Scan button. The scan progress bar will display. Click the [Cancel] button if you wish to cancel the command.
Scanning Click the at the top right (top left of the Macintosh version) of the window to close FilmGet FAU and display the scanned image(s) in the application program window. Batch Scanned Images • NOTE • • FilmGet FAU will automatically close when the ‘Close FilmGet FAU after Acquire’ option has been turned on in the [Preferences] item of the [Settings] menu. See p. 88. Scanning Shortcuts You can select frame numbers from the preview all window without actually initiating the preview all scan.
STEP 3 Adjusting Images This section explains how to adjust the brightness and coloring of preview images.
Adjusting Images Image Adjustment Modes You can use the image adjustments to correct a preview image if it is not quite to your satisfaction. Guide to the Image Adjustment Section Channel Selection Panel Adjustment Mode Tabs Adjustment Settings Area This is where the actual settings for each image adjustment mode are set and displayed. Refer to the topics for each mode for an explanation of the settings.
Adjustment Mode Types The available adjustment modes vary with the image mode that has been selected. You can switch between adjustment modes by clicking on the respective tabs. Color Image Mode (36-Bit and 24-Bit Color) Gamma Value. See p. 81. Tone Curve. See p. 79. Color Balance. See p. 77. Brightness/Contrast. See p. 75. Histogram. See p. 73. Grayscale Image Mode (12-Bit and 8-Bit Grayscale) Gamma Value. See p. 81. Tone Curve. See p. 79. Brightness/Contrast. See p. 75. Histogram. See p. 73.
Adjusting Images Procedures Common to all Image Adjustment Modes This topic introduces the procedures that are common to all image adjustment modes. Channel Selection Panel The color of each dot comprising the scanned image is expressed as a mixture of varying proportions of red (R), green (G) and blue (B). The settings for each of these colors, which are referred to as channels, can be adjusted individually or together via the master channel.
Reset Buttons There are two reset buttons: one inside each tab and one at the bottom of the dialog. Reset Button inside Tab Reset All Button at Bottom • Reset Button inside Tab This button resets all the settings in the particular tab to the default values. If the tab has channel settings, this button only resets the default values for the selected channel. • Reset All Button at Bottom This button resets all the settings for all the adjustment modes to the default values.
Adjusting Images How to Use Each Image Adjustment Mode Refer to the chart below for an idea of how to use each image adjustment mode. See the page number referenced for each mode for more information on that particular mode. Is the image brightness and coloring to your satisfaction? Yes No Image is slightly blurry... Adjust the contrast Adjust the contrast between dark and light areas. See p. 75. Particular colors are too strong or weak...
Adjustment is not required. Proceed to the final scan. Image is too bright or dark... Adjust the gamma value Monitor settings have not yet been adjusted Yes No Adjust the brightness settings to match the characteristics of your monitor. See p. 81. Does it affect part or all of the image? All Adjust the contrast Or 72 Adjust the contrast between highlights and shadows in the image. See p. 75.
Adjusting Images Adjusting a Histogram The histogram adjustment mode is available when the image mode is set to a color or grayscale setting. The histogram shows just how much data falls into each brightness level. Use this mode when you wish to specify the appropriate allocation of data between the brightest values (highlights) and the darkest values (shadows). You can specify cutoff values for highlights or shadows to create a better distribution of the halftones.
Interpreting a Histogram You can select the entire image or specify an area for which a histogram will be generated. The relative heights of the peaks in the histogram indicate the concentration of data with the corresponding brightness values. Bright Portion Distribution of data with a bias toward highlights. Shadow (0) Highlight (255) Distribution of data with a bias toward shadows. Dark Portion Distribution of data widely distributed between shadows and highlights.
Adjusting Images Adjusting Brightness/Contrast The brightness/contrast adjustment mode is available when the image mode is set to a color or grayscale setting. Use this mode to adjust the overall brightness or contrast (difference between highlights and shadows) of an image. It is particularly useful when the original image is too bright or dark, or the contrast is too flat.
Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the brightness is effective when the entire image is too bright or dark. You must be careful, however, not to create excessive highlights or shadows by setting the value to extreme levels. Brightness = Neutral Brightness > Neutral Brightness < Neutral Adjusting the Contrast Contrast is the degree of difference between light and dark areas. Raising the contrast accentuates the difference between light and dark. Lowering it reduces the difference between the two.
Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color Balance The color balance adjustment mode is available when the image mode is set to a color setting. Use this mode to adjust the balance between the three colors; red (R), green (G) and blue (B). It is especially useful when a particular color tone is too strong or weak. Guide to the Color Balance Tab RGB Sliders Drag the slider tabs left (weaker) or right (stronger) to change the setting for each color.
Adjust each color separately Red is accentuated Green is accentuated Blue is accentuated 78 FilmGet FAU User’s Guide
Adjusting Images Adjusting the Tone Curve The tone curve adjustment mode is available when the image mode is set to a color or grayscale setting. Use this mode to adjust the brightness of the image by changing the relative input and output values on the tone curve, which is a graphical representation of the highlights and shadows. It is especially useful for making fine adjustments to the brightness of specific areas of an image.
Interpreting Tone Curves In FilmGet FAU, the input is the data scanned by the scanner and the output is the data displayed on the monitor. The tone curve shows the balance between highlights and shadows in the input and output. Highlights Output Brightness Tone Curve Shadows Shadows Input Brightness Adjusting a Tone Curve The images below demonstrate how to adjust the brightness of an image by changing the tone curve.
Adjusting Images Adjusting the Gamma Value The gamma value adjustment mode is available when the image mode is set to a color or grayscale setting. Use this mode to set a gamma value that matches the particular characteristics of the monitor you are using. It is especially useful for matching the colors that display on your monitor to the colors on the original image. Guide to the Gamma Value Tab Preset Gamma Values Click the radio button for any preset value to select it.
Correcting the Gamma Value Individual monitors reproduce colors in characteristic ways that are summarized by their ‘gamma values.’ The gamma values of most monitors fall within a range of 1.4 to 2.2, which reproduces colors slightly darker than the original. To faithfully reproduce the original colors, it is necessary to compensate for your monitor’s gamma value with the FilmGet FAU setting. The program generally adjusts the monitor’s gamma value to 1.
Adjusting Images Adjusting the Threshold Value The threshold value adjustment mode is available when the image mode is set to black and white. In contrast to color and grayscale images, which are expressed with brightness settings ranging from 0 to 255, all the halftones in black and white images are expressed as either black (0) or white (255). The point at which a particular dot is assigned a black or white value is called the threshold value. The default threshold value is 128.
Other Functions This section explains the items displayed on the pull-down menus accessed from the FilmGet FAU menu bar.
Other Functions Settings Menu Setting the Exposure The scanning process involves passing light through the film. You can adjust an image’s brightness by controlling the amount of light, which may also be called the exposure. You control the exposure by speeding up or slowing the rate of the scan. At installation the exposure is set to auto gain by default. This is the setting you are recommended to use in most cases.
An overexposed image appears very bright, while an underexposed image appears very dark. Overexposed Exposure = Neutral Underexposed Setting the Preferences The preferences control how FilmGet FAU behaves when it scans and how it closes. Preview All Sets the trimming frames to the smaller sizes. Preview Size Sets the size at which preview images are displayed on your monitor. Click the [Settings] menu and select [Preferences] A check mark beside an item makes it active.
Other Functions Make Trimming Frame Smaller Sets the trimming frames to 90% the size of a film frame (both width and height). WARNING • A trimming frame refers to the borders shown around film frames in the preview all window and should not be confused with the scan area selection frame used in the preview window. Preview Size Set this option to the value corresponding to the size of your monitor. The size of the FilmGet FAU preview area will change according to this value.
Use Color Matching This option turns on a color matching system that automatically corrects characteristic differences in color output between scanners and monitors. With this option on, matching the original image colors to the colors on the monitor output is much easier. Turn this option off, however, if you wish to do the color correction with an application program such as Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE.
Other Functions Setting the Power Saving Features The lamp unit of the Film Adapter Unit is always on when the unit is powered. The power saving function temporarily turns off the lamp to conserve energy when a scan is not initiated over a set period of time. This option is on by default and the activation period is set to 10 minutes. Click the [Settings] menu and select [Power...
Default Settings Item Film Type Image Mode Scan Area Size and Position Scan Settings Custom Mode File Mode Text/Printer/Fax Mode Display Mode Photo Size Mode Default Value 35 mm Color Negatives (Sleeves) 24-Bit Color Same as Film Guide Custom Settings ....................................... Hi-Res Input Resolution ....................................... 75 dpi Output Resolution .................................... 75 dpi File Size Lock ....................................... Unlocked Paper Size .........
Other Functions Device and Help Menus Selecting a Scanner FilmGet FAU should be used with a Film Adapter Unit FAU-S10 option installed on a CanoScan FB1200S scanner. If you are using more than one scanner, use the following procedures to select the scanner. WARNING • The connected scanner is automatically selected when FilmGet FAU is installed.
WARNING • Never fail to remove all film, film guides and other objects off the scanner platen before conducting this test. Viewing the Device Version Information You can view information about the Film Adapter Unit ROM version, SCSI ID and SCSI host number. Click the [Device] menu and select [Scanner Info] Click here to close the dialog. Viewing the Software Version Information You can view the version information for FilmGet FAU.
Appendices The appendices contain troubleshooting tips for problems encountered when installing, starting or using FilmGet FAU. They also include a glossary of terms and the index. Read this section as the need arises.
Troubleshooting Check the suggestions here first if you encounter problems installing or using FilmGet FAU. If the suggestions do not solve the problem or the problem is not listed here, contact the dealer or a Canon Customer Help Support Desk listed at the back of this guide. • NOTE • • Before you contact your dealer or us, please ensure that you have first read the ‘Readme’ file included with the software as well as the Help file and the Getting Started included with the Film Adapter Unit.
Appendices Software Starting Problems • Can’t start FilmGet FAU from within an application program Cause 1: Solution: Cause 2: Solution: Cause 3: Solution: Cause 4: Solution: Cause 5: Solution: Film Adapter Unit and scanner are not connected correctly or the cables are loose Connect the Film Adapter Unit and scanner correctly, ensure that both are plugged into electrical outlets and restart the computer. See the Getting Started p. 13.
• A portion of the preview image is missing or a black border appears around it Cause: Solution: Trimming frame is not correctly aligned over film Adjust the trimming frame position and size so that it is correctly aligned over the film. See p. 39. • Coloring of preview image is peculiar Cause 1: Solution: Trimming frame is misaligned in the preview all window Adjust the trimming frame position and size so that it is correctly aligned over the film. See p. 39.
Appendices Scan area selection cannot be freely set in the preview area Cause: Solution: Aspect ratio is fixed Click the [Aspect Ratio] button in the scan settings section, select [Custom] and resize the scan area selection. See p. 49. Preview window displayed at a small size on monitor Cause: Monitor is set to a high resolution in the system settings dialog Solution 1: Change the system settings to lower the monitor resolution. See your Windows or Macintosh manual.
Coloring is different between the scanned image and printed image Cause 1: Solution : Cause 2: Solution : Printer lacks sufficient toner Replenish the printer toner. Color matching system is not turned on Click the [Settings] menu, select [Preferences] and place a check in the [Use Color Matching] option or select an appropriate monitor profile. See p. 88.
Appendices Glossary Auto Correct Tool An automatic function that adjusts the highlights and shadows of a preview image to optimal values. Bits/Number of Bits A 1-bit image can only be expressed in black and white. The threshold value determines which color, black or white, is used to represent a dot that carries a given brightness value. See ‘Threshold.’ An 8-bit grayscale image can be expressed in black, white and 254 shades of gray.
Contrast The difference between the highlights and shadows in a scanned film. Raising the contrast has the effect of clarifying the image, while lowering it produces a somewhat blurry appearance. dpi The acronym for dots per inch. The resolution of monitors and printers is expressed as the number of dots displayed or printed in one horizontal inch. See also ‘Dot’ ‘Pixel,’ Optical Resolution’ and ‘Resolution.’ Dot The basic element on which images are built.
Appendices Image Mode A mode that is selected to scan an image. The available options are 36-bit color, 24-bit color, 12-bit grayscale, 8-bit grayscale and black and white. Optical Resolution The resolution at which a scanner reads information from the object it scans. See also ‘dpi’ and ‘Resolution.’ Pixel The acronym for picture element. A pixel is the smallest unit forming an image displayed on a monitor. Preview A low resolution scan of a film image that is displayed in the preview area.
Selector Tool The tool used to select a portion of an image for scanning. In the FilmGet FAU main window, the selector tool can be used to select a particular area of a preview image for rescanning as a preview image. Slider A device on many settings tabs for adjusting settings values. Drag the slider tab to adjust the value. Threshold The brightness value at which a dot or pixel is assigned a black or white color in an image scanned in black and white mode.
Appendices Index 12-Bit Grayscale ................................................... 35, 70, 98, 99, 101 120 Format Film 120 Format Settings Tool ........................................................ 29 Film Guide .............................................................................. 38 Settings ............................................................................ 33, 40 16-Bit Channel Mode ..................................................................... 35 24-Bit Color ............
Reset Button ............................................................... 45, 67, 70 Reset All Button ................................................................ 67, 70 Save Button ...................................................................... 67, 70 Scan Button ...................................................................... 27, 64 Show/Hide Tool Tips Button ......................................... 27, 29-30 Show Preview All Window Button ........................
Appendices F Facsimiles ............................................................ 5, 46, 54-55, 57, 90 File Mode ........................................................................... 47, 50, 53 File Size .................................................................................... 50, 52 Film Guide .......................................................................... 12, 32, 38 Film Type ............................................................................
Installing FilmGet FAU (Macintosh) ............................... 11, 17, 21, 94 Installing FilmGet FAU (Windows) ............................ 11, 17, 18-20, 94 L Load Button ............................................................................. 67, 70 M Main Window ..................................................................... 13, 27-28 Make Trimming Frame Smaller ....................................................... 87 Master Channel .....................................................
Appendices Saving the Preview Image ....................................................... 88 Switching between Preview Images ........................................ 42 Switching between Images in the Preview All Window .......... 43 Printer Mode ............................................................................ 47, 54 Pull-Down Menu Customizing the Pull-Down Menu .......................................... 59 Q Quitting FilmGet FAU (Macintosh) .................................................
Scanning Final Scan ........................................................ 35, 27, 31, 64-65 Preview All Scan ................................................................ 36-40 Preview Scan ..................................................................... 41-43 Procedures .............................................................................. 31 Scanning Shortcuts ......................................................................... 65 Scan Settings .....................................
Appendices Sending Images as Facsimiles .............................................. 54-55, 57 Software Version Information ......................................................... 92 System Requirements ..................................................................... 17 T Text Mode ................................................................................ 47, 54 Text/Printer/Fax Mode ............................................................... 47, 54 Threshold Value .....................
W White Point Eyedropper Tool .................................................. 73, 102 Window Resizing ............................................................................ 27 Z Zoom In Tool Main Window .................................................................. 28, 44 Preview All Window ......................................................... 29, 39 Zoom Out Tool Main Window .................................................................. 28, 44 Preview All Window ......................
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