Nikon LS-10 Installation Guide for Macintosh User Manual

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Chapter 1 IntroductionTroubleshooting • Solutions to problems you may encounter in installing and operating your Coolscan.UnpackingAgain, if you have

IntroductionChapter 1Page 4Minimum Macintosh System RequirementsAs an absolute minimum, your Macintosh computer system must be configured with the fol

Chapter 1Introductiondelivered by Coolscan, not the rate that the SCSI controller card can accept data. The Nikon Scanner plug-in software will not fi

IntroductionChapter 1Page 6Nikon Coolscan Installation Guide for Macintosh

Chapter 2Setting Up CoolscanSetting Up CoolscanThis chapter will introduce you to the main components of the LS-10 and LS- lOE models, proper placemen

Setting Up CoolsianChapter 2The focus wheel must be in its center position during power up. The center position is indicated by the black line across

Chapter 2Setting Up CoolscanSCSI TerminationFigure 2.2 Coolscan’s rear panel - LS-IOE.The AC power switch and AC power connector should be familiar to

Setting Up Cools<anChapter 2tion DIP switch is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 3, “The SCSI Interface.” For now, note that the scanner is se

Chapter 2Setting Up CoolsranProper PlacementThe following guidelines and precautions should be adhered to when deciding on placement of your LS-lOE:1.

Setting Up CoolscanChapter 2materials for precision instruments. If you are shipping your Coolscan back to Nikon, Nikon will not be responsible for da

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Chapter 2 Setting Up Coolscan• The cord must be approved by the safety regulations of the country where it is used.• A properly grounded three-conduct

Setting Up CoolscanChapter 2Page 145. When mounting Coolscan into the Macintosh (LS-10 only), be especially mindful to eliminate electrostatic disch

Chapter 3The SCSI InterfaceThe SCSI InterfaceThe computer interface used exclusively with Coolscan is called a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI -

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 3Determining Which SCSI ID Number to UseIf Coolscan is the only external SCSI device that will sit on the SCSI bus, there is

Chapter 3The SCSI InterfaceSetting the SCSI ID-LS-10EIf necessary, rhe SCSI ID number of the LS-IOE can be set via a switch on the back of the scanner

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 3pencil or pen, since these will discolor the switch and make it hard to differentiate the ON versus OFF position.Never use

Chapter 3 The SCSI lnterfa<eSCSI termination remains more of an art than a science. You may find that your computer will not recognize all of the S

The SCSI Interface Chapter 3To use the LS-lOE with all other Macintosh computers, the TERM PWR switch must be set to the OFF position.Please proceed t

Chapter 3The SCSI InterfaceCentronics 50-pin female connector, similar to what is found on the rear of Coolscan. The SCSI cable provided with your LS-

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 3If Coolscan is to be connected in the middle of the SCSI chain: Connect one end of this cable to the existing SCSI bus (con

FCC Radío Frequency Interference Statement for CoolscanThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital devic

Chapter 3The SCSI InterfaceThe Macintosh's External SCSI ConnectorThe SCSI connector for external SCSI devices on the Macintosh, which is a 25- p

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 3Again, the SCSI connector on the Macintosh’s motherboard is a 50-pin flat connector, as shown in Figure 3.9. Note the posi

Chapter 3The SCSI InterfaceNever remove a cable from the connector by pulling on the cable. If you cannot remove the cable by hand, use a small screwd

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 3In the simplest case, only two devices share the SCSI chain — the SCSI host and the SCSI target device. In our case, the SC

Chapter 3The SCSI InterfaceIn many cases, more than one SCSI target device will be connected to the SCSI bus. When this is true, the chain of SCSI cab

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 3It is equally possible to configure the SCSI chain with Coolscan in the center of the chain. In this case, the SCSI termina

Chapter 3The SCSI Interfaceing sure that they are properly aligned.3. Connect the opposite end of the flat SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the ba

The SCSI InterfaceChapter 32. Remove SCSI termination from the last device in the SCSI chain.3. Remove the SCSI cable currently in use from the Macin

Chapter 3The SCSI Interface2. It is a multi-device interface.As noted throughout this chapter, the SCSI interface can support up to seven independent

Apple DisclaimerThe following disclaimer is required by Apple Computer, Inc. It applies only to Apple software. All other software is covered by Niko

Chapter 4Basic OperationBasic OperationIntroductionBy this time you have completed the hardware setup portion of your Coolscan installation. Installat

Basic OperationChapter 4Figure 4.2 35mm film mounting, (a) Film in a typical slide mount, (b) Film in an uncut strip.There are two basic formats for 3

Chapter 4Basic OperationEmulsion side of filmBase side of filmFi^re 4.3 Inserting the emulsion side of the film facing the top of Coolscan.Slide Mount

Basic OperationChapter 4Page 36Handling the FilmProper handling and care of the film is critical to ensure high-quality scans, and protect against dam

Chapter 4Basir Operationinstructions included with the film cleaner, using a cotton swab. Film cleaner is available at many photo retailers.Motion pi

Basic OperationChapter 4Figure 4.5 Finding the emulsion side of the film, (a) Reflecting light ofF of a mounted slide, (b) Inspecting the text on unmo

Chapter 4Bask OperationFigure 4.6 Inserting a slide into the Coolscan scanner, (a) Inserting the narrow side first, resulting in a scan of the entire

Basic OperationChapter 4Clipped Region of FilmScanned Region of Film Mounted 35mm filmFigure 4.7 The effect of inserting the wide side of the film

Chapter 4Basic OperationInserting SlidesNow that you understand how to prepare your film, determine whether it is a portrait or landscape image, and i

Basic OperationChapter 4sure that the top of the image enters the film slot facing the left side of the scanner. This is shown in Figure 4.10.(a) Imag

AcknowledgmentsNikon acknowledges with gratitude the contributions of the Design, Planning and Production Sections of the Electronic Image Engineering

Chapter 4Basic OperationThe Film Strip HolderNegative processed film is typically cut into strips of five or six frames per strip. To eliminate the ne

Basic Operation Chapter 4Figure 4.12 The film strip holder with film inserted, ready for scanning.When open, as shown in Figure 4.13, film can be plac

Chapter 4Bask OperationIt is therefore necessary to position the film so that no more than two frames are to the front of the scanning window.Similar

Basic OperationChapter 4frame. Position the desired frame for scanning so that the film strip holder window properly frames the image.Inserting the Fi

Chapter 4Basi« OperationFigure 4.16 The film strip holder ready for scanning.Removing the Film Strip HolderTo remove the film strip holder, grasp the

Basii OperationChapter 4would be the existence of any adhesive labels attached to the slide mount. This would cause the mount to be slightly thicker o

Ckapter 4Basic OperationEmulsion Side of the FilmAs you learned in a previous section, the two sides of the film are not the same. One side is the emu

Basic OperationChapter 4If this focusing method does not yield satisfactory results, an alternative is to remount the film in a glass mount. This can

TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFollowing are some common problems you may encounter in the installation and operation of your scanner. Corrective actio

TroubleshootingWhen scanning with the film strip holder, it is imperative that the holder is pushed in until the white line or side notches, seen in t

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TroubleshootingGeneral ProblemsThese are the most common problems reported by Coolscan users on both Macintosh and PC computers.Problem: Slide fell in

TroubleshootingProblem: When performing a high resolution scan in Photoshop, the resulting image has lines through it or 'dropped' pixels.Ca

Troubleshooting• Problem: I lan't find the Nikon Scanner plug-in in my third-party applicationsoftware.Action for Adobe Photoshop 2.01 Users: All

Troubleshootingproblem. Make sure that you have a terminated device at the end of the SCSI chain. Macintosh Ilfx systems require a special black termi

TroubleshootingInquiry on the SCSI bus. This would include SCSI Probe, most disk utilities, and backup software.Problem: The wat<h cursor keeps tu

TroubleshootingCoolscan, engaging wire clips to cable connector. Restart scanner, waiting until the indicator LED is a steady green, then properly ins

TroubleshootingProblem: TIFF files created by Coolscan Control cause "parse errors" in other software when trying to open file.Cause: Coolsc

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Table of ContentsThe Macintosh’s External SCSI Connector ...23The Macintosh’s Intern

Chapter 1IntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon Coolscan™ 35mm Film Scanner, and welcome to our family of electronic imaging prod

IntroductionChapter 1These mounting kits include faceplate bezel, mounting bracket(s), cables and installation instructions for the particular model y