Contents Cautions Safety Precautions If You Notice Anything Abnormal Installation and Storage Overview 35mm Film Scanner LS-30 Reference Manual 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 SCSI ID Using the Scanner Turning the Scanner On Inserting and Removing Adapters Using the MA-20 Slide Mount Adapter Using the SA-20 Strip Film Adapter Using the IX240 F
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Cautions • The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited 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 be grateful if you would kindly let us know. The address of Nikon’s representative in your area is provided separately.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement CAUTIONS • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Safety Precautions 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 in place. Doing so could result in injury. • Use an appropriate power supply Use an AC power supply of 50/60Hz and a voltage of from 100V–240V.
• 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 damage that could cause fire or electric shock. * The shape of the cable may vary depending on the country of sale. • Do not damage or modify the power or SCSI cables. Fire or electric shock may result if the cables are placed under heavy objects, exposed to heat or flame, or forcibly tugged or bent.
• 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. • Place on a stable surface Do not use the equipment on an unstable surface or on a surface which is not horizontal. This could cause the equipment to fall, resulting in injury. • Do not modify Do not modify the equipment. Doing so could cause fire or electric shock.
• 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 the interior of the scanner, malfunction, fire, or electric shock could result.
• the scanner would be exposed to direct sunlight Installation and Storage 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.
• the scanner would be exposed to radio interference from other equipment nearby • close to other objects that would block the scanner’s vents Note that the scanner contains glass parts; if the scanner is dropped or otherwise damaged, caution must be observed to avoid broken glass.
Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punishable by law.
Overview 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 multimedia production. Removable modular adapters allow scanning of 35 mm slides and strip film, whether negative or positive, color or monochrome. An adapter for IX240 film is available separately.
Parts 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 Box Purchasers of the LS-30 should find that the package contains all the items listed below. Should you find that anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer immediately.
Optional Accessories System Requirements At the time of writing, the following optional adapter was available for the LS-30: To install and run the driver software for the LS-30, your computer system must meet the requirements listed below. Macintosh • • • • IA-20 adapter for IX240 film Macintosh or Power Macintosh with a 68030 CPU or better MacOS System 7.
Parts of the LS-30 Adapter slot Guard Transport locking screw Sliding cover Holders for locking screws Transport locking screw 100–240V~ 0.3–0.
Status LED Note: The LED may sometimes blink erratically, but this does not indicate a malfunction. The scanner’s status is shown by the LED on the front panel. Caution: Do not insert or remove adapters while the LED is blinking, as this could cause the scanner to malfunction. ✔ Status LED 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.
Setup Installation 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 Before connecting the LS-30 to your computer, choose a flat, stable location for it, free from vibration and dust.
The scanner has feet both on its base and on one side, making When installing the scanner on its side 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 illustrated below.
SCSI OFF 4 5 3 0 1 SCSI NB 6 7 Transport locking screws Setup: Installation 100098 100–240V~ 0.3–0.2A 50/60 Hz SCSI MADE IN JAPAN Coin Note: Replace the locking screws and guard when transporting the scanner (see “Maintenance: Transporting the Scanner,” below). 2 Guard ✔ Caution: Never turn the scanner on with the locking screws in place. Turning the power on in these circumstances could damage the scanner. ON TERMINATOR Once the scanner is installed, slide the front cover open.
Connecting the Power Cable CAUTION ! Before connecting the power cable, confirm that the scanner is • The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded. Failure to ground the power supply could result off and that the transport locking screw has been removed from in electric shock. the adapter slot. The scanner is off when the end of the power switch marked “0” is down. • The scanner and all devices to which it is connected must be connected to a common ground.
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-in, most IBM PC/AT compatibles require a SCSI controller to be installed in the form of a SCSI expansion board or PCMCIA card. Nikon recommends Adaptec SCSI adapters with the 32-bit version of WINASPI.
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 to reduce noise, making the connection more reliable. If the LS-30 is the last device in the chain, it can be terminated using the termination switch on the rear of the scanner.
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 or attached at the end of the chain. Connect the other end of the cable to the next device in the chain.
When the scanner is between other devices Set the terminator switch on the rear of the scanner to OFF. Connect a second SCSI cable to the other of the two connectors 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. TERMINATOR 100–240V~ 0.3–0.
• When using a SCSI extension board with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, be sure that you have the latest available driver software for your board. If you experience trouble with SCSI connections, contact the manufacturer to learn whether an updated driver has been released. 4 6 7 • The total length of cabling in the SCSI chain should be no more than six meters (twenty feet). The longer the cabling, the less reliable the connection.
OFF SCSI ON Note: The LS-30 conforms to Level 1 of the SCAM (SCSI Configuration Auto-Magically) SCSI-selection standard, which allows some computers to set the scanner’s ID automatically. If your computer’s operating system supports Plug&Play and the SCSI host (computer or SCSI extension board) conforms to SCAM, the scanner may be automatically assigned an ID which differs from that set using the SCSI ID dial. SCAM will not assign conflicting IDs to SCSI devices.
Using the Scanner Inserting and Removing Adapters 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 described in more detail in the software reference manuals. The LS-30 uses a variety of adapters to scan different types of film. Adapters are provided for scanning single 35 mm slide mounts and 35 mm film in strips of from two to six frames.
✔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 the MA-20 SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER When scanning 35 mm slides, insert the slide adapter into the scanner, stopping when the adapter is firmly in place.
When the scanner is installed on its side, insert the slides with the base up and the short side of the aperture facing the scanner. Insert the slide smoothly into the scanner, stopping when it contacts the back of the slot. The correct orientations for inserting landscape and portrait slides are shown below. If the slides are inserted with the top and bottom of the image reversed, this can be corrected after scanning using the software provided with your scanner.
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 blower and wipe the slide gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove fingerprints.
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 scanner or subject it to shock or vibration while scanning is in progress. • Slides must be between 1.0 mm and 3.2 mm in thickness.
Using the FH-2 to scan strip-film Step 2—Place film in the holder The SA-20 STRIP FILM ADAPTER 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 all perforations intact (see “Using the SA-20 STRIP FILM ADAPTER,” following).
Step 3—Close the FH-2 Step 5—Insert the FH-2 into the slide adapter Close the FH-2, keeping the ends of the black lower and upper Insert the FH-2 in the film slot of the MA-20, with the “Nikon” holders aligned. Fasten the snap on the FH-2 and fit the ends of logo upwards. The direction of insertion depends on which of the upper and lower holders together. the frames in the apertures of the metal part of the FH-2 is to be scanned (in the illustrations below, the arrows show the direction of insertion).
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. ✔Cautions • If the holder does not slide smoothly into the adapter film slot, remove it from the adapter and try again. Do not use force. • The film holder is for use with the MA-20 only. Do not attempt to use the holder with other adapters. Mark • Before scanning, remove dust from the film with a blower or brush.
Using the SA-20 STRIP FILM ADAPTER 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 contacts the back of the slot. Push the adapter until the connector on the rear of the adapter is seated securely in the socket at the back of the slot. A plastic tray is provided with the strip-film adapter to catch film ejected from the scanner.
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 should be inserted with the base up and the emulsion surface down. The film is in the correct orientation if the frame numbers on the film are not reversed. The film’s edges should be flat or curled slightly downward.
✔Cautions When no film is visible in the film slot • Do not attempt to insert film while scanning is in progress. Step 1—Remove the adapter from the scanner • Do not remove the adapter or turn the scanner off when there is film in the adapter. Use the driver software provided with your scanner to eject the film. Wait until the status LED glows steadily, then slide the adapter from the scanner.
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. Once the end of the film is free, pull the film slowly backwards out of the adapter with one hand while guiding the free end with the other, being sure that the film does not catch on the adapter or other objects.
Cleaning the strip-film adapter It is strongly recommended that you clean the SA-20 periodically 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 the adapter from the scanner and, with a coin or screwdriver, loosen the screw on top of the adapter. Open the adapter and remove all dust with a blower.
Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown below. 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 be scanned. Direction of insertion This way up To scan IX240 film, press the latch button to open the adapter cover.
✔Cautions Turning the Scanner Off • 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. To turn the scanner off, end scanning operations and turn off the computer. Wait for until the status LED is glowing steadily, then turn the scanner off. • Do not remove the adapter with film inside and the cover closed.
Maintenance Storage This chapter describes how to clean, store, and transport the LS-30. When you do not plan to use the scanner for an extended period of time, remove any film that may be in the adapters and take the adapters out of the adapter slot. Turn off the scanner, unplug it, and disconnect it from the computer. Close the sliding cover to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the adapter slot.
Transport The LS-30 is for use only in the country of sale. Nikon will not be held responsible for consequences resulting from use overseas. Remove the transport locking screws from the rear panel and screw them into the holes provided in the side panel and the mouth of the adapter slot (the hole in the mouth of the slot should align with the hole in the guard). Close the front cover and pack the scanner and adapters in the original packing material for transport.
Troubleshooting If you should encounter problems with your scanner, check the following before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative. If the problems occurred during scanning, you may wish to refer to the software reference manual for advice on troubleshooting scanning problems. Problem: the status LED does not light Checklist • Is the power switch set to ON? The scanner is on when the end of the power switch labeled “1” is down.
Software checklist • If you are using an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, has your SCSI board or PCMCIA card been tested and approved • Does your computer system satisfy the requirements given in “Parts and Accessories” in this manual and in the User’s by Nikon? Guide? A list of Nikon-approved SCSI adapters is provided separately.
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 connector on the rear of the adapter is fully inserted in the connector at the back of the adapter slot. If the adapter is in place, check that the film is properly inserted in the adapter.
Specifications Interface: SCSI-2 compliant, half-pitch 50-pin connectors (x 2) LS-30 Dimensions: 85.5 mm (W) x 275.0 mm (D) x 142.0 mm (H) (3.37″ × 10.83″ × 5.59″) Weight: Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lbs 5.7 oz) Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 0.3–0.2 A, 50/60 Hz 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.
SA-20 STRIP FILM ADAPTER 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 size: 23.4 mm x 35.4 mm, 2497 x 3776 pixels Dimensions: 68.0 mm (W) × 206.0 mm (D) × 54.5 mm (H) (2.68″ × 8.11″ × 2.14″) Weight: Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) Power supply: 5 VDC, 0.
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