Nikon LS-4500, User Manual

Page 1: ...Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual LS 4500AF ...

Page 2: ...Nikon Corporation Electronic Imaging Division 4 25 Nishi Ohi 1 chome Shinagawa ku Tokyo 140 Japan 6ME 54000 Printed in Japan 95 06 ...

Page 3: ...i Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual 1 E2 Browser Functions Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual ...

Page 4: ...e grateful if you would kindly let us know We cannot assume any responsibility for consequences resulting from the operation of this product despite the terms mentioned above Trademark Information Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation IBM PC AT is a trademark of International Business Machin...

Page 5: ...re these indications are placed before beginning operation this product These indications are also placed in the table of contents so users can find them easily Indication The indications in this manual signify the need for caution when using the products These indications are placed in sections that should be read by users before beginning operation in order to avoid damage to the product ...

Page 6: ...l interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures 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 receive...

Page 7: ...n interference Causing Equipment Regulations ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Notice for customers in European countries ACHTUNG Dieses Gerät entspricht den Bestimmungen der EG Direktive 87 308 EEC zur Störungsunterdrückung Lärmemission kleiner 70 dBA ...

Page 8: ...han AWG18 in thickness and a plug with an AC 250V 15A rating NEMA 6P 15 When using a power voltage of AC 125V or less Use a power cord that meets the safety standards of the country in which it is used with insulation of at least SVT type and more than AWG18 in thickness and a plug with an AC 125V 10A rating Make sure that the electrical outlet of the power supply is grounded Use the same groundin...

Page 9: ...LS 4500AF User s Manual When plugging in or unplugging the power cord be sure to touch only the plug Do not pull or bend the SCSI cable as this can cause the cable to break The shape of the plug depends on the country of use ...

Page 10: ...st five seconds before turning on again On no account disassemble the unit The high voltage parts inside the unit can cause an electric shock Do not insert any foreign object into the unit If any flammable object metal or water comes into contact with the internal components of the unit failure fire and or an electric shock may result Avoid harsh substances such as alcohol benzine thinner or pesti...

Page 11: ...ix Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual Do not subject the unit to any strong shocks This can cause breakage and failure Do not place heavy objects weighing 11lbs 5kg or more on the unit 11 lbs ...

Page 12: ...ailer or Nikon sales representative in your country Storage and Operating Locations Proper storage will ensure the long life of the unit In order to prevent dust accumulating internally it is recommended that an appropriate cover be used when storing the unit Do not store or use where The temperature is above 95 F 35 C or below 50 F 10 C the temperature changes drastically or condensation occurs T...

Page 13: ...xi Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual The Unit is exposed to direct sunlight The atmosphere is excessively dusty ...

Page 14: ...ks The Unit is exposed to noise from other equipment nearby Leave sufficient space around the unit to ensure that the ventilation slots are not blocked Blocking these slots may cause internal heat build up Place the unit on a level and stable surface for operation If operated in any other way problems will occur ...

Page 15: ...film loading slot as they may be caught and injured by the internal mechanism Achtung Wegen Einklemm und Verletzungsgefahr durch die interne Mechanik auf keinen Fall die Finger in die Tür des Filmladeschlitzes bringen Attention En aucun cas ne placez un doigt dans la trappe de la fente de chargement du film car le mécanisme interne pourrait vous blesser ...

Page 16: ...s Manual When Taking the Unit Out of The Country The use of this product may violate local laws and restrictions in some countries If this is the case we cannot assume any responsibility for violations resulting from the use of this product ...

Page 17: ...hibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to...

Page 18: ...an countries v Safety Precautions vi If You Notice Anything Abnormal x Storage and Operating Locations x Precautions When Inserting the Film Holder xiii When Taking the Unit Out of The Country xiv Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction xv 1 Overview 1 1 1 Features 2 1 2 Operating Environment 3 2 Before Operation 4 2 1 Inspection 4 2 2 Accessories 4 2 3 Cleaning the Unit 7 Content...

Page 19: ...2 Connecting the Power Cord 16 4 3 Connecting the SCSI Cable 17 SCSI Chain Connection with Other Devices 19 4 4 Setting the SCSI ID 21 5 Operation 22 5 1 Turning on the Power 22 5 2 Inserting and Ejecting the Film Holder 24 Inserting the Film Holder 24 Ejecting the Film Holder 25 6 Using the Film Holder 26 6 1 Usable Film 26 6 2 Using the FH 45 for Sheet Film 26 6 3 Using the FH 351 for Mounted Fi...

Page 20: ... Locking before Transportation 41 9 Technical Tips on the LS 4500AF 42 12 bit A D and LUT Look Up Table 43 Prescanning and absolute light energy 45 Sharpness 45 Three scanning modes 47 Three functions of the Eject button 47 ASCII commands 48 10 Troubleshooting 49 Appendix Specifications 51 Index 53 Contents ...

Page 21: ...s the procedures for unpacking setting up and connecting the scanner with emphasis on hardware use and cautions Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure proper operation of your scanner For an explanation of how to scan and reproduce images with the LS 4500AF please refer to the Software Manual We hope that you will find this manual helpful ...

Page 22: ...he interpolation Enables user to set resolution dpi by 1 dpi Effective scanning area 5 x 6 optical system for 4 x 5 film 1 66 x 6 optical system for 35mm film High speed scanning capability High quality images produced by using a 12 bit A D converter Autofocus function eliminating the need for manual focusing Automatic set up function achieved by a prescanning function User defined sharpness funct...

Page 23: ... Please refer to the drawing below for the amount of space to be provided Since an air inlet and a vent are provided on the side and rear of the unit leave a space of 6 inches 15cm when placing the unit near other devices If possible place a suitable cover over the unit to prevent dust accumulat ing when it is stored 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches 1 Overview ...

Page 24: ...nt If there is any damage to the package please contact your retailer directly and do not unpack the unit 2 2 Accessories The following items are included with the LS 4500AF When you open the package check whether all the items are present If there are any missing items please contact your retailer immediately Main body of LS 4500AF 2 Before Operation ...

Page 25: ...er LS 4500AF User s Manual SCSI cable 1 50pin full pitch Dsub 25pin Power cord 1 The shape of the plug depends on the country of use Spare lamp 1 Terminator 1 LS 4500AF user s manual s Software disk s 2 Before Operation ...

Page 26: ...ted film 1 Strip film holder for 12 frames of 35mm film FH 356 A set of film holders for sheet film Film holder for sheet film FH 45 11 masks for different film sizes For 4x5 size 1 For 6x9 size 1 For 6x8 size 1 For 6x7 size 1 For 6x6 size 1 For 6x4 5 size 1 For 35mm size 1 For 6x6 size x 2 frames 1 For 6x4 5 size x 2 frames 1 For 35mm size x 2 frames 1 For 35mm size x 4 frames 1 2 Before Operatio...

Page 27: ...nts Before cleaning always turn the power off and pull out the power plug Since the front cover is made from plastic material remove dust with a blower or a dry cloth Use a soft dry cloth to remove dust from the metal panel at the rear If the unit has become badly soiled clean with a cloth moistened with a neutral liquid detergent then dry with a dry cloth Avoid harsh substances such as alcohol be...

Page 28: ...canner LS 4500AF User s Manual 3 Parts Identification 3 1 Main Unit Front panel Lamp Replacement Cover ERROR LED BUSY LED POWER LED Ventilation Slots Power Switch Film Loading Slot Eject Button 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 29: ...erted here Ventilation Slots Since air is drawn in through these slots make sure that they are not blocked by other equipment POWER LED Lights when the power is turned on BUSY LED Lights or flashes while the scanner is in operation ERROR LED Flashes if an error occurs during the scanning operation or light measurement Lamp Replacement Cover Provides access to the lamp for replace ment 3 Parts Iden...

Page 30: ...10 Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual Ventilation Slots SCSI ID Switch SCSI Connector AC Inlet Loching Screw Rear panel Fan 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 31: ...e SCSI ID number Numbers 1 to 9 are shown of which numbers 0 to 7 are valid AC Inlet Connect to the AC power source with the power cord provided Locking Screw When transporting the unit fasten the screw to lock the stage Fan Since the fan motor inside the unit is constantly running make sure that this fan is not blocked 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 32: ...F User s Manual 3 2 Film Holder FH 45 Mask Positioning Holes slightly raised bars Mask Upper Glass Plate Holding Section Maske Mask Positioning Pins Turntable Angle Index Frame Sliding Spring Catch Arrow Glid 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 33: ...13 Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual 3 3 Film Holder FH 351 Fixed Spring Hinge Sliding Spring Catch Aperture Mount Holding Plate 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 34: ...14 Nikon Film Scanner LS 4500AF User s Manual 3 4 Film Holder FH 356 Catch Frame Folding Handles Catch Film Holding Section 3 Parts Identification ...

Page 35: ...IBM PC AT or compatible in which a SCSI board has not been installed install a SCSI board as explained in the manual supplied with the board When installing a SCSI board for the first time be careful not to use the same number as used for another purpose such as an I O address or inter rupt number or the graphic board DMA channel Note Make sure that the PC is powered off before installing the SCSI...

Page 36: ...rt the plug into the AC power outlet The power source must be grounded If possible try to use an independent electric outlet If the unit is connected to an outlet to which an electric household appliance such as a vacuum cleaner or air conditioner is connected the product may experience power source noise interference Do not extend the power cord of the product as this may cause mal function The s...

Page 37: ...nfirm that every SCSI device includ ing the computer system has been turned off Connect the unit to the computer using the SCSI cable After attaching the connector be sure to lock it in place You can connect the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the unit 4 Connecting the LS 4500AF ...

Page 38: ... other SCSI devices When SCSI devices are connected connect them so as not to make a loop and attach terminators to both ends of the SCSI chain Since the terminator is built into the host computer in most cases the host computer should be at the end of the SCSI chain The operation manuals of some notebook computers require a terminator to be attached outside the computer please refer to the operat...

Page 39: ...inal resistance to the other SCSI connector on the rear panel of the unit If LS 4500AF is connected between the other SCSI devices Connect the 50 pin full pitch connector of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector located on the rear of the unit and insert the other end to the SCSI connector of other SCSI device Connect the other SCSI device by using the other SCSI connector on the rear panel of the ...

Page 40: ...LS 4500AF Terminators must be attached to the devices located at both ends of the SCSI chain If the host computer is a Macintosh the Macintosh itself will provide termination at one end of the chain If the host computer is an IBM PC AT or compatible equipped with a SCSI board the SCSI board itself will present termination at one end of the chain Note that when a SCSI chain connection is made insid...

Page 41: ...he same you must change the ID number of the other SCSI device or the ID of the LS 4500AF to avoid any conflict Remarks To change the ID confirm that the LS 4500AF power is off The ID cannot be changed when the power is on As 7 has been assigned for the CPU and 0 has been assigned to the built in hard disk for a Macintosh and 0 and 7 have also been assigned to other personal computer systems any n...

Page 42: ...nt has started the BUSY LED begins flashing After ejection of the stage film holder the lamp the light source in the unit lights for mea surement of the characteristics of the lamp a click will be heard which is the sound of the switch being operated and the stage is moved to the waiting position to complete the initial setting The BUSY LED then goes out After the BUSY LED has gone out a command c...

Page 43: ... turn off the host computer then the peripheral SCSI devices in order in the reverse order to that in which the power was turned on After turning the power off wait at least five seconds before turning on again Do not turn off the power while the unit is scanning or operating 5 Operation ...

Page 44: ...ically inserted Take care to insert the holder the right way round Inserting the wrong side first will cause damage or malfunction Caution On no account put your fingers inside the door of the film loading slot as they may be caught and injured by the internal mechanism Achtung Wegen Einklemm und Verletzungsgefahr durch die interne Mechanik auf keinen Fall die Finger in die Tür des Filmladeschlitz...

Page 45: ...rom the slot by hand When using driver software which has an eject function the film holder can be activated by the host computer The LS 4500AF does not perform automatic ejection when a scanning operation is completed If the power has been turned off while the film holder is still loaded turn the power on again The film holder will be ejected by the initializing operation Eject Button 5 Operation...

Page 46: ...e LS 4500AF varies according to the scan resolution 5 x 6 inches 127 x 152mm at 1 000dpi 1 66 x 6 inches 42 x 152mm at 3 000dpi 6 2 Using the FH 45 for Sheet Film When scanning a sheet film the FH 45 can be used By using the FH 45 4 x 5 6 x 9 6 x 8 6 x 7 6 x 6 and 6 x 4 5 inch and 35mm film can all be scanned Place the film in the holder on a dust free surface The film is secured with two anti New...

Page 47: ...e frame supports itself in the upright position Remove the film if scanning has been completed Upper Glass Plate Sliding Spring Catch Mask Note Confirm that the mask corresponds to the size of the film to be scanned Scanning may not be performed properly if there is any transpar ent area between the image on the film and the mask 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 48: ... fix the new mask in place fitting the mask positioning holes over the mask positioning pins The holes are of differ ent sizes corresponding to the different sized positioning pins Slightly raised bars provided as a guide for the outer edges of the film will be visible on the upper side of the mask Turntable Mask Positioning Holes 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 49: ...are provided around the aperture in the mask as a guide for the outer edges of the film Refer to these to decide the position of the screen Gently lower the frame holding the upper glass plate taking care not to move the film Fix the holding section of the frame firmly in place with the sliding spring catch Film Holding Section 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 50: ...rotating the turntable For fine adjustment refer to the angle index marked on the edge of the turntable The index may not match over the entire circumference Arrow Turntable Note When rotating large sized film the length may exceed 5 inches and scanning of some part of the film may be impossible 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 51: ...ed film is 3mm The flatness of the film depends on the condition of the mount If there is any problem with the flatness use of a glass type mount or use of the FH 45 with the film removed from the mount is recommended Step 1 Select the tray for one frame or four frames When the tray for one frame is used all the screens can be scanned at 3 000dpi 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 52: ...ng catch forward to release the tray remove it replace with a new tray and secure it with the sliding spring catch Step 2 When a tray for one frame is fitted check that the turntable and the back side of the depression in the tray do not interfere with each other 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 53: ...the mount holding plate carefully fix the mount holding plate firmly in place with the sliding spring catch Make sure that the emulsion side is facing downward Note If there are fewer than four images to be scanned add dummy films Proper scanning may not be performed if any transparent area is left Step 3 The arrow indicates the scanning direction Rotate the turntable to set the image angle For fi...

Page 54: ... the center part of the holder scanning can be performed at 3 000dpi The scanning area is decided by holding down the sections outside the image If there is any problem with flatness use of the FH 45 is recommended with the film separated into individual frames Step 1 The small folding handle will be raised when it is slid at this point lift it up Grasp the handle and pull it toward you the cover ...

Page 55: ... film in the film compartment with the emulsion side downward The four frames aligned with the apertures can be scanned The third image will be read The second image will be read The first image will be read The fourth image will be read 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 56: ...s the cover closed against the spring section of the frame and confirm that the catch is engaged If the cover has not been closed securely proper scanning may not be performed Step 4 Press down the small folding handle on the cover If the handle is not folded down it may not be possible to insert the holder in the unit Catch Folding Handle 6 Using the Film Holder ...

Page 57: ...lamp to cool down Use JCR 12V 20W G1 A1 Never use a LS 3510AF lamp 12V 35W It may cause damage to the unit Do not touch the bulb section of the lamp Oil from your fingers will shorten the life of the lamp The usual life of lamp used in the LS 4500AF is 2 000 hours With normal use the lamp will need to be replaced approximately once every two years Step 1 Wait for about 15 minutes for the lamp to c...

Page 58: ... 4500AF User s Manual Step 2 Pull the knob on the inner cover to open the inner cover Step 3 Remove the metal clip securing the lamp then press down the lamp holder lever to remove the lamp from the holder 7 Replacing the Lamp ...

Page 59: ... electrode cord when the electrodes are removed If the cord is pulled out confirm that the cord does not interfere with the fan motor when it is put back in place Step 5 Fix the electrodes in the new lamp Push the lamp into the holder so that the protruding section of the lamp shade is uppermost Re attach the metal clip Check that the lamp is not tilted too far 7 Replacing the Lamp ...

Page 60: ...ftware has a command for lamp calibration execute it If the application software does not have a calibration function and command entry is possible enter LCB from the keyboard The LS 4500AF registers the initial value of the lamp in the system When the BUSY LED goes out the operation is completed The calibration operation is only necessary when the lamp is replaced not in daily use Calibration is ...

Page 61: ...ilm holder by means of a normal eject operation 2 Keep the Eject button on the front panel of the unit pressed down for more than three seconds The stage will move backward and stop at the transportation position You will hear the stage moving When the stage begins to move release the Eject button If you continue to press the Eject button during the transition to the transportation position anothe...

Page 62: ...derstanding the operation of both the LS 4500AF and its software Mechanism Film Lens CCD Color filter Halogen lamp Light from a halogen lamp is passed through red green and blue filters and the film is irradiated with each kind of light The light transmitted through the film is focused into an image on a linear CCD through an image formation lens The film information on which photoelectric convers...

Page 63: ...it data 28 256 levels by using an LUT look up table The conversion from 12 to 8 bits is necessary because many systems deal with image data in 8 bit form 0 4096 256 Input Output If the number obtained by simply dividing the data by 16 4096 256 were output the LUT would be meaningless The LUT has the ability to condense data from 4096 levels to 256 levels without a loss of white data while maintain...

Page 64: ...gamma value with twice the gradient is set for only half of the input 256 step output will be obtained However note that setting a gamma value with a sharp gradient toward the black side means amplifying the noise element In addition to an auto LUT function the LS 4500AF has an LUT function set by users enabling downloading from an outside source 0 4096 256 Input Output 9 Technical Tips on the LS ...

Page 65: ... used by the LS 4500AF the pre scanning mode is recommended in order to obtain a better image Auto setup is also possible by prescanning Compensations can be made if necessary Sharpness Sharpness adjustment is achieved by means of a 3 x 3 matrix which can be defined by the user This is more easily understood if we use a simple figure To simplify the explanation consider sharpness as one dimen sion...

Page 66: ... occasion ally be too great when printed out You should therefore set a parameter suitable for your system Since setting the plus value has the effect of averaging leveling it is effective in reducing moire when moire is too conspicuous Though the picture element multiplied by 1 100 is set for the conve nience of this explanation you should follow the directions in the software manual regarding th...

Page 67: ... at the point where it stops again The only difference between the three modes is a degree of registration difference but no difference can be seen in density range The density range is the same regardless of which mode is chosen for scanning Three functions of the Eject button The Eject button has the following three functions Ejects the film holder Moves the stage the structure on which the film...

Page 68: ... measure by using this function to solve the problem Do you have a command execution dialog in your applications If so please try executing it Enter EJ from the keyboard and press the RETURN ENTER key the LS 4500AF will execute an eject operation The ASCII commands described in this manual are LCB Causes the scanner to memorize the characteristics of a lamp when a lamp is replaced BT1 Makes the fl...

Page 69: ...e being used Have both ends of the SCSI connection been terminated Is there duplication of the SCSI ID number Is the SCSI board being used recommended by Nikon For Windows version Do the settings of the I O INT DMA channel etc on the SCSI board coincide with those of another board For Windows version Has software been installed For software installation and operation refer to the software manual A...

Page 70: ...lly dark or completely black Is the lamp lit Look through the fan slots in the rear panel to check whether the lamp light goes out when a scanning operation is per formed Poor image quality Is the film holder s glass plate soiled Is the film loaded properly Is the scanner given to vibrating during scanning 10 Troubleshooting ...

Page 71: ...ptical system Optical resolution 1 000dpi x 2 000dpi 4 x 5 inch optical system 3 000dpi x 3 000dpi 35mm optical system Interpolation resolution 2 000dpi x 2 000dpi 4 x 5 inch optical system 3 000dpi maximum 35mm optical system Resolution From 50dpi to maximum resolution in 1dpi steps A D conversion 12 bits color Dynamic range 3 0 or more Output data Monochrome dither full color 8 bits color 12 bit...

Page 72: ...x 150 seconds in high quality mode Approx 110 seconds in normal mode 1000dpi 4500 x 3600 48 6MB Approx 210 seconds in high quality mode Approx 180 seconds in normal mode Film holder 3 types 35mm mount sheet film 35mm strip film Interface SCSI 2 compliant Size 11 6 W x 9 8 H x 16 5 D inches 295 x 250 x 420mm Weight Approx 28 9lbs 13kg Power supply AC 100 120V AC 200 240V 50 60Hz 0 80 0 4A Accoustic...

Page 73: ...ng the Film Holder 25 ERROR LED 8 9 F Fan 10 11 Film Holder FH 351 13 Film Holder FH 356 14 Film Holder FH 45 12 Film holder for 35mm mounted film 6 Film holder for sheet film 6 film holders for 35mm mounted film 6 film holders for sheet film 6 Film Holding Section 14 Film Loading Slot 8 9 Fixed Spring 13 Folding Handle 14 34 G Glid 12 H Holding Section 12 I Inserting the Film Holder 24 L Lamp Rep...

Page 74: ...10 11 SCSI ID Switch 10 11 Setting the SCSI ID 21 Sharpness 45 Sliding Spring Catch 12 13 Specifications 51 Strip film holder for 12 frames of 35mm film 6 T Technical Tips 42 Terminator 18 Three functions of the Eject button 47 Transportation 41 Troubleshooting 49 Turning on the Power 22 Turntable 12 U Upper Glass Plate 12 Usable Film 26 Using the FH 351 31 Using the FH 356 34 Using the FH 45 26 I...