CintelUser International diTTo Guide Ltd. Cintel International Ltd. Watton Road Ware Herts. SG12 0AE England tel: +44(0)1920 463939 fax: +44(0)1920 460803 email: sales@cintel.co.uk diTTo User Guide Issue 3.0 Provisional While every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this document are accurate Cintel International equipment is under constant review to bring about improvements in design, and a unit may differ in detail from that described.
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Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Introduction diTTo diTTo data Scanner diTTo is a high quality, high speed digital film scanner designed for all data scanning applications including film mastering, digital intermediate, special effects, archiving and restoration. diTTo uses cutting edge technology in a unique, space saving ‘desktop’ design and is designed as a ‘plug and play’ device.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Installation System set-up Ensure the ac mains supply has been fully disconnected prior to removing any cover plates. This task must be performed only by suitably qualified personnel. Connections to the scanner are via an EMC gland plate located at rear of the scanner. Remove the 4 screws (4 x M3) that hold the small adjustable aperture plate, Fig 1(A), feed through the appropriate cable to the diTTo internal PC.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide The scanner is connected to the scanner GUI monitor, keyboard and mouse via a KVM extension lead (supplied). See Fig 2. All network connections are made directly to the internal PC panel. See Fig 3 Once all cables are connected refit the rear aperture plate and the side panel to maintain EMC compliance. Network set-up rd Consult your local network administrator before connection to any 3 Party network.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide GUI Application The Graphical User Interface application consists of a Main page where all of the required Scanning, Recording and viewing controls are located as well as a number of additional Tools and Settings. Main page The Main page gives the user full control over diTTo.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide System Status This shows the amount of local RAID free Disk Space in terms of GBytes, Frames, as well as a visual indicator (The space is dependent on the Resolution value set in Scan control window.) A Browse control for setting a manual (crash recording) destination is included. A or B wind settings for the Feed and Take Up Reels. Only available in Unloaded mode (see Lacing Film Page 21) Clip Entry Clips can be created by using the Mk In and Mk Out buttons.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide EDL and ALE Import to create clips Edl’s and ALE files can be imported by selecting File then Import EDL or Import ALE. Before the file is imported, certain parameters such as frame rate (24fps, 25fps or 30fps) will need to be confirmed in the New Project or Settings > Project Time code menu. The imported list will appear in the Clip Display window. Fig 5. Clip Display Window; all events uncommitted.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Fig 8 Resolution selection Fig 9 Exposure selection Fig 10 Masking selection Fig 11 Pre-scale selection A Left Click on the box to the right of Film Type, Resolution, Exposure and Pre-scale will allow new selections of parameters of scanned clips.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide When committed, The clips can be conformed (Scanned) using Conform All or Conform individual clips by a right click of the mouse and select Conform from the pull down individual clips menu. diTTo will automatically scan the appropriate sections of the film to the Recorded path name in the clip list. The Progress window will display the percentage of each clip recorded.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide File Menu This menu is accessed to create New Projects, Open and Save Projects and Import EDL and ALE files. At this time it Is not possible to Export EDL or ALE files. However Clip Lists created with EDL or ALE files and subsequently modified within the diTTo GUI will be saved as part of the Project. Fig 15 File Pull down menu File: New Project The Project Settings allows set up of all parameters that may be required for each project.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Advanced Settings shows the default location of Exposure, Masking and Pre-Scale setting, these can be changed to copy a set of parameter from different previous projects if required. Set as default. This will set file folder location from which to extract the Exposure, Masking and Pre-scale settings for use with the current project. Restore Defaults.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Tools Menu The tools pulldown menu allows selection of : Playback Viewer Additional Image control functions Prescale Masking Exposure D/SCO Control (If option is fitted) System Calibration: Auto Shading Image Calibration: Dmin Calibration Fig 19 Tools Pull down menu Tools : Playback This Playback Viewer is also directly available via Play from the recorded Clip Display selection Fig 20 Playback Window The viewer allows near real-time playback of 2K files.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide The viewer gives extensive information on the file being viewed: Keycode Timecode Frames Per Second Frame Number Display resolution Source Resolution File Format (if the information has been stored in the File Header) (if the information has been stored in the File Header) (original recorded speed) (the viewed frame number within the sequence) (Defined by the View mode selected from the menu) (the original scan resolution) (LOG/LIN DPX etc.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Tools: Masking Control. (See also Appendix 4) Fig 22 Masking Control Window Warning. Adjustments of the Masking may invalidate the settings of DMIN and may not comply with Cineon DPX standards. Resetting DMIN will NOT return Masking values to a default. But may offer a valid DPX file. When Masking is adjusted to correct for film taking characteristics colorimetry and a subsequent DMIN calibration is performed the resulting Cineon values will be correct.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Tools: Exposure Control Warning. Adjustments of the Exposure will invalidate the settings Of DMIN and may not comply with Cineon DPX standards. Be careful with this adjustment, it is very easy to cause the scan to cut-off (clip) some of the image detail in the highlights or lowlights Resetting DMIN will return Exposure values to a default. The Exposure control provides the ability to individually adjust the ‘setting’ of the Red Green and Blue signals.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Tools: D/SCO Control (If Option is fitted) This tool provides control over the degree of scratch and dust removal of the D/SCO option. While observing a scanned scratched or dusty image on the main GUI, adjust the slide bar till the scratch/dust is minimised. This should be very close to the ‘0’ position. Fig 27 D/SCO Control Window Fig 28 Fig 29 Fig 30 D/SCO can also output a “defect Map” of Dust and Scratches in the Alpha channel; of a DPX file.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Settings: Engineering is Password protected and for Cintel Engineering use only. Settings: Site: General This Window allows various Conforming options to be set: Conforming from Timecode or KeyKode can be set and Automatic DMIN calibration can be used when KeyKode Conforming, either on each Event or on each Roll. This will allow a cut negative reel of different film stocks to be scanned correctly and automatically. 3 colour Mono files can be selected.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Settings: Site: File Name This menu allows the File name to be customised to the users desired formation. The formation can be set in any order from the following list: Drive Project LabRoll CinemaRoll Tape Clip No. Custom* Timecode Frame File No.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Description of Film Transport Fig 35 Transport The Film Transport (Fig 35) comprises continuous rotation feed & take-up back plates that can accept 2000ft of 35mm film. The film is fed to an intermittent clapper type register pin gate by continuously rotating sprockets, with free loops formed either side of the clapper gate. This mechanism minimises any transport tension on the film by avoiding tensioned intermittent motion.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Lacing film Always scan the film with Emulsion up (towards camera lens). Focus will be compromised if film is laced emulsion down. Ensure gate is in “Lace position” as shown in Fig 36. The Latch will push in to keep the gate in lace mode. Lace Position 1.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Fig 39 Final lacing path 4. Lace Feed sprocket. In a similar way to the take-up sprocket (See Fig 42) 5 Centre the film loop between the sprockets and align the film frame bar in the centre of the aperture plate just to the right of the shuttle pins (as in Fig 40/41 below) Release the gate lace latch (Fig 36) gently lowering the shuttle pins into the film’s perforations. Lightly rock the film to verify that the pins are fully located in the film perforation.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide 3-perf Gate Option The 35mm 3-perf gate(Catalogue Number DT2005230) will allow correct transfer of both 35mm and S35mm 3 - perforation Negative film.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide LOCAL CONTROLS The Local Control buttons are arranged like this: Some of them have dual functions depending on whether you are in ‘Loaded’ or ‘Unloaded’ mode; LOAD Loading the film is a 2 stage process. Press and hold LOAD then confirm with either (see ‘Load transport tension’ below) or STOP / Unload The Stop button, when already ‘stopped’ further depression of this button “unloads” the transport tension. When diTTo is in Un-Loaded mode; Pins DOWN. .
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Gate Lacing 1. Make sure the transport is in ‘Unloaded’ mode by depressing the Stop/Unload button. 2. Raise the gate stripper plate up off the fixed register pins by pressing the motor drive to free up the plate. See Fig 41 and 43 . Sometimes you need to slightly rotate 3. Lift the shuttle pins up and latch it in the upper position. See fig 36 4. Lace the film between the plate top and bottom. 5. Have the frame bar positioned in the middle of the gate aperture.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide 35mm Keykode Reader (Optional) For safety information about this option refer to Appendix 3 diTTo can be supplied fitted with a Keykode reader, mounted to the left of the film gate. The reader can be adjusted to accommodate keykode on either side of the film. To adjust, refer to Fig 44. 1. Loosen the locking screw. 2. Move the keykode reader in or out as required.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Maintenance Fig 47 Transport Like any professional film scanner, diTTo should be kept in an appropriate environment (see page 30) and should be regularly cleaned. Film Gate Removal The film gate can be removed, if necessary, by undoing the 2 fixing latches and carefully lifting the mechanism out. Clean as necessary (see below). Refitting the gate may require pressing of the Pins Up/Pins Down buttons to seat properly.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Particle Transfer Rollers (PTR’s) The PTR’s should be cleaned before each job using a damp cloth. Every week the rollers should be removed and cleaned thoroughly with soapy water. Wash PTR's in cold water with a mild detergent, at a ratio of 2-4 drops per litre of water. Use slightly more detergent if the water is "hard". The manufacturer recommends Palmolive detergent. Do not use dishwasher detergent.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Specification Network Connections RJ45 - Gigabit Ethernet connection USB 2.0 Firewire 400 Dual Fibre Channel HBA (LC style Connectors) Environment diTTo should be installed in a dust free environment.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Issue 3 Q. Do we have to record to the Local RAID? A. No, the choice is yours. The internal RAID will store over an hour of 2K files but is designed primarily as a buffer. It is anticipated that most users will record directly to a Network via Gigabit Ethernet, for example. Q. What is Intelligent Network Transfer? A. There are times when a Network is extremely busy with ‘traffic’.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Support details The Cintel Customer Support Department can be contacted on service@cintel.co.uk and service@cintelinc.com Cintel International Ltd. Cintel Inc. Cintel Asia Pacific (UK) (USA) (Hong Kong) Tel: +44 (0) 1920 463939 Tel: +1 (661) 294 2310 Tel: +852 2887 8727 In all communication, it will help if the diTTo Serial Number and Software Version are known.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide FUSES Mains Inlet F1 240V 110V 6.3A (T) 20mm 10A (T) 20mm LED Machine Status Information Circuit Board LED’s Summary of Circuit Board LED functions and status feedback.
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Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Appendix 1 DPX file format and Metadata www.cineon.com gives detailed information of the Cineon film data specification. www.cinesite.com has extensive information on Digital Picture eXchange (DPX) file formats.
Cintel International Ltd. Appendix 3 diTTo User Guide Safety information relating to Keykode reader. (DATALOGIC USS Scanner) SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS and FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Appendix 5 Kodak Color Science Cintel and Kodak have joined forces to improve Motion Picture Film Scanning by incorporating Kodak Color Science into the diTTo data scanner. These improvements fall into three areas – • • • Scanner Calibration Display Management Workflow Enhancement Scanner Calibration: Every diTTo scanner will be factory calibrated using Kodak’s Scanner Calibration Target Film and Kodak Motion Picture Services (KMPS).
Cintel International Ltd. diTTo User Guide Monitor Calibration Probe diTTo Playback Viewer The monitor calibration probe (supplied with the diTTo KDM option) is used to sample, analyse and adjust the diTTo GUI monitor characteristics to ensure accurate image playback See www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products for more information KDM LUT applied Workflow Enhancement The D/SCO Dust/Scratch Concealment Option fixes approximately 95% of all surface damage ‘live’ during the scanning process.
