User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE SCAN MULTI

[. . . ] Hardware Manual Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi. The Dimâge Scan Multi 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. [. . . ] Remove the holder. · Wait for the Indicator lamp to turn off before removing the holder. · The holder should pull out easily. 23 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. Only processed film with the VEI set to the APS Adapter AD-100. can be inserted into APS ADAPTER ­ NAMES OF PARTS Film-chamber release Film-chamber door Scanner contacts* * Do not touch 24 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. 25 INSERTING THE ADAPTER 1. Turn on your computer, then launch the Dimâge Scan Multi 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. Insert the holder into the scanner in the direction indicated by the white arrow on top of the adapter. · Do not insert the adapter at an angle. 4. Gently push the adapter into the scanner until the raised insertion mark is aligned with the film-slot door. · The adapter will be automatically guided in past the mark. · If the adapter is not loaded correctly, then eject and reinsert it. 26 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. · If a film transport error occurs, do not use that cassette in the adapter. Please refer to the Preferences section in the software manual. 27 CHANGING THE FLUORESCENT LAMP When the indicator light is red and blinks rapidly, check to see of the fluorescent lamp is operational. 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. Press on the release tab on the plug and disconnect the old lamp. 28 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. Replace the fluorescent lamp unit cover. 29 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 software active (utility, TWAIN driver, or plug-in): Windows: press Ctrl + Shift + L. [. . . ] Drag the DS Multi Profiles into the ColorSyncTM System Profile folder now in the Preferences folder. Drag the ColorSync filter to Adobe Photoshop's Filters folder located inside the Plugins folder. 41 LAUNCHING THE SOFTWARE ­ WINDOWS The utility software is a stand alone application used to control the scanner. The TWAIN driver lets you control the software through another application, such as your image editing software. LAUNCHING THE TWAIN DRIVER This uses Adobe Photoshop 4. 0. 1 as the example. Select File ­ Import ­ Select TWAIN_32 Source. . . · The Select Source dialog box appears. 3. [. . . ]