User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE SCAN MULTI II

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] · 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. Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks. 17 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. 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. · Touching the glass in the film holder may cause damage to the antinewton treatment. · Blow away any dust from the film holder before inserting the film. If the film holder is dirty, first blow away any dust or debris, then moisten a lens cleaning tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the surface. Press on the lever marked "PUSH", then lift open the holder. 2. Select the appropriate mask and place it in the film holder using the guides. · The cut corner on the mask should be on the bottom-left side. Align the slot in the mask with the rail on the film holder. Align the holes in the mask with the pins on the film holder. 18 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 at film rm medium fo mask or a r. If no holde rge is t is too la mask tha ht will acting lig used, refr ge quality. Press on the lever marked "PUSH", then lift open the holder. Align the slot in the mask with the rail on the film holder. 2. Place the APS Sleeve mask or 16mm mask 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. 20 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. Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks. erly se a prop Always u e sk with th fitting ma at film rm medium fo mask or a r. If no holde rge t is too la mask tha ght fracting li is used, re image de will degra ty. quali 21 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. [. . . ] Check that the colour palette (START ­ SETTINGS ­ CONTROL PANEL ­ DISPLAY ­ SETTINGS) is on High Colour (16 bit) or higher. Different or additional steps may be necessary depending on your graphics board. If using the Medium-format holder, be sure to use a proper fitting mask. Initialization (set-up) will resume. 32 INDICATOR LAMP The indicator lamp on the front of the scanner reveals the status of the scanner. Indicator Lamp Off Scanner Status Set up is complete and there is no holder inserted in the scanner. Green ­ blinking slowly Scanner is busy: · setting up (initializing). [. . . ]