Hardware Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi II. The Dimâge Scan Multi II is a multiple format film scanner capable of scanning medium format, 35mm, 16mm, and sleeved APS film. With the optional APS adapter, advanced photo system film in the cassette can also be scanned. Your new scanner has extraordinary features, including: • Medium-format film scanning capability. The included medium-format film holder uses antinewton glass and includes masks for 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Please read and understand each caution before using this product. CAUTION To avoid fire or electric shock: • Only use the voltage specified for this unit. • Do not expose this unit to liquids. • Do not insert metal objects into this unit. • Do not touch the cord or plug if your hands are wet. • Unplug this unit when it is not in use. Improper use of the power cord may result in fire or electric shock. • Insert the plug securely into an electrical outlet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ..................................................................................1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Package Contents.........................................................................................................4 System Requirements ..................................................................................................5 NAMES OF PARTS Front..........................................................................................................
INDICATOR LAMP........................................................................................................33 TECHNICAL DETAILS..................................................................................................34 CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................................................................35 Minolta ..........................................................................................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECK THIS PACKING LIST BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF SOME PARTS ARE MISSING, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR A MINOLTA SERVICE FACILITY. • Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi II scanner • 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 • 35mm Slide Mount Holder SH-M1 • Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 • Film Masks: 6 x 4.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MACINTOSH CPU: Power PC, Power Macintosh G3, Blue & White Power Macintosh G3 and Power Macintosh G4 (Except for 68 K Macintosh and Mac OS compatible unit). Power Macintosh G4 is recommended when loading with 16 bit and using the Digital ROC/GEM functions. Operation System: Memory: Mac OS 7.5.3 to 9.0.4 A minimum of 32 MB (megabytes) application RAM in addition to the requirements for the Mac OS. 256 MB or more when loading with 16 bit and using the Digital ROC/GEM functions.
NAMES OF PARTS FRONT Fluorescent lamp unit cover Connector cover Indicator lamp Accessory panel Eject button Film-slot door Power lamp Power switch
BACK AC socket SCSI ID switch Centronics Terminator dip switch D-sub-25 port IMPORTANT: LOCKING PIN INFORMATION UNLOCK THE OPTICS BEFORE USING THE SCANNER FOR THE FIRST TIME. The optics inside the scanner have been parked and locked before shipment for their protection. Before using the scanner for the first time, unlock the locking pin. • Gently turn the scanner up-side down. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the locking pin counterclockwise until it pops up.
SETTING THE SCSI ID The Dimâge Scan Multi II’s SCSI ID is factory preset to 5. If 5 is not being used by another operating SCSI device in the SCSI chain, it is not necessary to change the SCSI ID. A SCSI ID is a unique address you assign to each SCSI device connected to your computer. The SCSI ID range of your computer is from 0 to 7, however some IDs are already occupied by your computer.
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER IF THE SCANNER IS THE ONLY OR LAST DEVICE IN THE CHAIN… TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES. One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require a different cable. 1. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either SCSI port on the back of the scanner. • Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated in or out port. 2.
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 4. Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC socket. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet.
IF THE SCANNER IS INSIDE THE CHAIN… TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES. One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require additional cables. The following is an example of one possible SCSI chain configuration. Computer SCSI Device 2 SCSI Device 1 Scanner Cable “A” Cable “B” 1.
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 3. Connect one end of SCSI cable B into the remaining SCSI port on the back of the scanner. 4. Connect the other end of SCSI cable B into the next device in the chain. 5. Flip the dip switch marked 1 down to turn the terminator off. • Dip switches 2 through 4 are inactive. Their position will not affect the scanner operation. 6. Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC socket.
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GETTING STARTED FILM EMULSION The emulsion side of the film is the side coated with the photographic material. The base side of the film has no photographic material and its surface is smooth and shiny. The emulsion side of slide film has raised areas at subject contrast. The emulsion side of negative film is dull compared to the base side. It is easiest to determine the emulsion side when viewing the film at an angle.
LOADING 35MM FILM HOLDERS SLIDE MOUNT HOLDER SH-M1 • The slide mount holder can hold up to 4 mounted slides (35mm or APS). • Slide mounts must be thicker than 1mm and thinner than 2mm to fit properly into the holder. • Results of scanning glass-mounted slides can be unpredictable. • Blow dust off the slide before placing it into the film holder. 1. Position the slide mount holder so the white arrow is on the top-left side, then open the slide mount.
35MM FILM HOLDER FH-M1 Use the FH-M1 for 35mm negatives and unmounted 35mm slide film. • The 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 can hold film strips up to 6 frames long. • Blow dust off the film before placing it into the film holder. 1. Position the film holder so the white arrow is on the top-left side, then open the slide mount. • Open the slide holder by pushing up on the two tabs from underneath. 2, Place the film in the film holder emulsion side down. 3. Align the frames within the scanning windows.
4. Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks.
LOADING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1 USING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1 Use the MH-M1 for 120/220 film frames in 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 formats. The MH-M1 should also be used for sleeved APS film, 16mm film, and TEM* film. Use the appropriate film mask for each film format. The glass in the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 has been treated to prevent the appearance of Newton’s rings (coloured rings) when scanning. • Handle the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 with care.
3. Place the film in the film holder. • Secure the film by placing it flush against the rail on the film holder. • Place the film emulsion side down (p 14). Secure the film by placing it flush against the rail on the film holder. 4. Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks. erly se a prop Always u e sk with th fitting ma lm fi t a rm medium fo mask or a o n If r. holde e is is too larg t a th mask will t h acting lig used, refr ge quality.
16mm AND APS SLEEVE FILM 1. Press on the lever marked “PUSH”, then lift open the holder. 2. Place the APS Sleeve mask or 16mm mask on the film holder. Align the slot in the mask with the rail on the film holder. • The film guides on the mask should be on the right side. Align the holes in the mask with the pins on the film holder.
Make sure the film lies flat between the film guides. 3. Place the film in the mask using the film guides. • Place the film emulsion side down (p 14). Make sure the film lies flat between the film guides. 4. Align the desired frame within the scanning window. 5. Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks. erly se a prop Always u e sk with th fitting ma lm fi t a rm medium fo mask or a o n If r. holde e is too larg t a th mask ht g fracting li is used, re image de will degra .
ROTATING THE FRAME The image area of the Medium Format Holder MH-M1 can rotate 10 degrees in either direction to compensate for a tilted image composition. By rotating the frame before scanning, the need to rotate the scanned image, thus resampling the pixels, is eliminated. 1. Turn the holding screw counter clockwise to loosen it. 2. Rotate the carrier as desired. • Use the angle scale on the holder for reference.
INSERTING THE HOLDER INTO THE SCANNER 1. Press the power switch to turn the scanner on. Turn on your computer, then launch the Dimâge Scan Multi II software. • The green indicator lamp will blink slowly while the scanner is setting up. 2. Insert the holder into the scanner in the direction indicated by the white arrow on top of the holder. • Do not insert the holder at an angle. 3. Gently push the holder into the scanner until the raised insertion mark is aligned with the film-slot door.
APS ADAPTER AD-100 (SOLD SEPARATELY) • The APS Adapter AD-100 (optional accessory) is required to scan APS film in the cassette with the Dimâge Scan Multi II. Only processed film with the VEI set to the APS Adapter AD-100.
LOADING THE CASSETTE 1. Slide the film-chamber release as shown. • The film chamber door will open. 2. Insert the film cassette into the film chamber with the VEI on top. • Only load cassettes displaying the mark. 3. Close the film-chamber door. • The film-chamber release will return to its start position when the door is closed properly.
INSERTING THE ADAPTER 1. Press the power switch to turn the scanner on. Turn on your computer, then launch the Dimâge Scan Multi II software. • The green indicator lamp will blink slowly while the scanner is setting up. 2. Pull the accessory panel on the scanner straight out, then open it all the way pushing it until it clicks. • Do not force the accessory panel. • Do not open the accessory panel during the set-up process. Wait until set-up is complete and the indicator lamp is off. 3.
EJECTING THE ADAPTER 1. Press the eject button on the front of the scanner. • The adapter will automatically eject partway, then stop. 2. Remove the adapter. • Wait for the Indicator lamp to turn off before removing the adapter. • The adapter should pull out easily. • When the Eject button on the front of the scanner is used, the film will rewind into the cassette before the adapter is ejected, regardless of the software Preference settings. Please refer to the Preferences section in the software manual.
CHANGING THE FLUORESCENT LAMP When the indicator light is red and blinks rapidly, check to see of the fluorescent lamp is operational. Replace the fluorescent lamp when it burns out. See your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit. CAUTION: Turn off the scanner and allow the unit to cool for 10 minutes before removing the fluorescent lamp. 1. Remove the fluorescent lamp unit cover. 2. Pull up the locking bar. 3. Press on the release tab on the plug and disconnect the old lamp.
4. Connect the new lamp. • Snap the connectors together until they click. 5. Place the lamp unit in the scanner by aligning the raised edge of the lamp unit 1 with the rectangular notch 2 on the scanner. • The arrows on the lamp and scanner should be lined up. • The lamp unit will not slide from side to side if it is inserted correctly. 6. Hold the lamp unit in place and replace the locking bar. 7. Replace the fluorescent lamp unit cover.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE SCANNER Before transporting the scanner the optics must be parked and locked into place to prevent damage. 1. With the Dimâge Scan Multi II software active (utility, TWAIN driver, or plug-in): Windows: press Ctrl + Shift + L. Macintosh: press Command + Shift + L. 2. The message informing you the optics will be moved will appear. Click on OK. 3. After the optics have been moved, a message will appear asking you to turn the scanner off. Click on OK.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause/Action The computer will not start after connecting the scanner. Check that all the SCSI cables are secure. The computer does not recognize the scanner. Was the scanner turned on before the computer was turned on? Reference Page 8 Check that two SCSI devices are not sharing the same address. Check that all the SCSI cables are secure. Windows 95/NT: Check that the SCSI device driver been installed correctly. 1. Select Start ‘ Settings ‘ Control Panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cause/Action Symptom The indicator lamp is red and blinks rapidly or The scanned image is black. The scanned image colour is strange. 1. Turn off the computer, then the scanner. Check that the fluorescent lamp cover is closed. 2. Turn on the scanner. If the fluorescent lamp does not glow, replace the lamp. 3. If the cover was closed, the fluorescent lamp works, and the red lamp continues to blink rapidly, there is a hardware problem.
INDICATOR LAMP The indicator lamp on the front of the scanner reveals the status of the scanner. Indicator Lamp Scanner Status Off Set up is complete and there is no holder inserted in the scanner. Green – blinking slowly Scanner is busy: • setting up (initializing). • index scanning, prescanning, or scanning. • autofocus, point AF, manual focus. Green – blinking quickly If using a film holder, the scanner is busy: • loading the film holder. • transporting the film holder.
TECHNICAL DETAILS Type: Film transport, fixed sensor, 1 pass scan film scanner Usable Film: Medium format film (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9) – positive/negative, colour/B&W; 35mm film - positive/negative, colour/B&W; Transmission Electron Microscope film – (5.9 x 8.2cm) positive/negative, colour/B&W; 16mm film – positive/negative, colour/B&W; APS sleeve film – positive/negative, colour/B&W APS Casette (with optional adapter) – positive/negative, colour; Scanning Dimensions: 35mm 6 x 4.
CUSTOMER SERVICE Please contact your dealer regarding installation, SCSI interface recommendations, or application compatibility. If your dealer is unable to help you, contact us toll free. Technical Support 1-800-808-4888 Monday – Friday 8:30-5:00 (EST) Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Dr.
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