Nikon Super Coolscan LS-5000 - Coolscan V User Manual

(En/Fr/Es)35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner35mm/APS(IX240) Film ScannerEnFrEsPrinted in JapanSB3I02000201(30)6MRA0830--User's ManualManuel de I'u

1Introduction ... 2Parts of the Scanner ... 3Prec

2IntroductionIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLSCAN fi lm scanner. This manual is for use with both the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED an

3Parts of the ScannerParts of the ScannerFront ViewSUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/COOLSCAN V ED12341 Status LEDScanner status is indicated as follows:Status L

4Rear ViewSUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED COOLSCAN V ED67896 Film gate (5000 ED only)This gate is used with the SA-30 roll-fi lm adapter (available separately f

5Precautions for UsePrecautions for UseObserve the following precautions to ensure that the scanner always produces the best pos-sible results. Check

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7Setup and Scanning Guide... 8Installing Nikon Scan ...10Installing the Sc

8SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/COOLSCAN V EDInstall software ( 10–19)Imaging applica-tion (e.g., Adobe Photoshop)CD-ROMCD-ROMCD-ROMCD-ROMCD-ROMNikon ViewCD-R

9Choose an adapter ( 25) and insert fi lm ( 28–29)35-mm slideMA-21 slide-mount adapter35-mm fi lm instrips of 2–6 framesSA-21 strip-fi lm adapterScan i

10Installing Nikon ScanInstalling Nikon ScanNikon Scan software (provided) is required to control the scanner. The installation instructions that fol

User's ManualBefore You BeginEnSetupBasic ScanningNikon ScanTechnical Notes35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner

111 Insert the Nikon Scan 4 CD into the CD-ROM driveA language-selection dialog will be displayed. Select a language and click Next. If the Language

12 Device RegistrationWindows 2000 ProfessionalA “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will also be displayed the fi rst time the scanner is connected a

13 Settings File ExtensionsIf other Nikon imaging software is in-stalled, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes to associate Nikon

1412 Click Finish13 Restart the computerClick Yes to restart the computer. Once the computer has restarted, take a few minutes to view the ReadMe fi l

15MacintoshTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. Before continuing with installation, make sure that:• The scanner is NOT connected• No o

161 Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM driveA Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the “Nikon Scan 4”

177 Click InstallClick Install to begin installation. Selecting a Plug-ins Folder (Mac OS 9)If a copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in is installed in the pl

1812 Click QuitClick Quit to exit the installer.13 Restart the computerClick Restart to restart the computer. This completes installation of Nikon

19 Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Macintosh)Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_guide_OSX ico

20Installing the ScannerInstalling the ScannerStep 1 — Choose a L ocationChoose a fl at, stable location close to the computer. Installing the Scanne

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21Step 2 — Connect the Power Cable1 Make sure the power switch is in the “off” positionOff position On position2 Connect the power cableConnect the po

22Step 3 — Connect the USB Cable1 Make sure that the scanner is off2 Connect the USB cableConnect the USB cable provided with the scanner as shown bel

23Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On ... 24Step 2 — I nse r t an Adap ter ... 25Step 3 — Open

24Step 1 — Turn the Scanner OnStep 1 — Turn the Scanner OnBefore turning on the scanner for the fi rst time, make sure that Nikon Scan is installed on

2535-mm slides (one slide at a time) MA-21 slide mount adapter35-mm fi lm in strips of two to six frames SA-21 strip fi lm adapterStep 2 — Insert an Ada

26Step 3 — Open the Scan WindowStep 3 — Open the Scan WindowThe scanner is controlled from the Nikon Scan scan window.1 Choose the application in whic

27The scan window will open. “Nikon Scan Is Unable to Find Any Active Devices”If the message shown at right is displayed when the scan window opens, c

28Step 4 — Insert FilmStep 4 — Inser t FilmInsert fi lm as shown.SA-21 strip fi lm adapterHold the fi lm lightly between thumb and forefi nger with the

29 Caring for FilmKeep fi lm free of dust. If necessary, remove dust from the fi lm with a blower before scanning. Dust on the fi lm could damage the m

30Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color ModelStep 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color ModelThe steps that follow involve the controls in the Nikon Scan s

i Do not touch exposed partsShould the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Unplug the power

31OptionPositiveUse withUse with most makes of positive slides and reversal fi lm. These fi lms have a black fi lm base, and the im-age in each frame ap

32Step 6 — PreviewStep 6 — PreviewThe SA-21 strip fi lm adapter can be used to perform a “batch scan” on multiple images. Se-lect the frame or frames

334 Click the Preview buttonA preview will be displayed in the preview area.Preview buttonIf multiple frames are selected, additional frames can be pr

342 Select the Crop ToolStep 7 — Select a CropStep 7 — Select a CropTo scan only part of an image into the host application, use the Crop Tool in the

35 Choosing an Output Size and ResolutionThe “Crop” palette in the Tool Chest is used to specify the size and resolution of the crop when opened in th

36Step 8 — Scan and SaveStep 8 — Scan and Save1 Click the Scan buttonClick the Scan button to begin scanning the crop selected in the preview area. P

372 Select the save commandTo save the image in the active window, select Save or Save As… from the File menu in the host application ( 26). If Niko

38 The SA-21 Lock MechanismIf the scanner is turned off with fi lm still in place, the adapter lock mechanism ( 29) will prevent the SA-21 from being r

39The Scan Window ... 40The Tool Chest... 44Nikon Sc

40The Scan WindowThe Scan WindowThe parts of the scan window are identifi ed below.Control area ( 41)Progress window( 43)Preview area ( 43)Thumbnail d

ii Do not handle with wet handsFailure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Handling the power cable and plug• Do not damage, mo

411 Eject buttonEjects fi lm from multi-frame adapters such as the SA-21. In the case of the op-tional SF-210 slide-feeder adapter for the 5000 ED, cl

42The Information Panel1 OrientationShows the orientation of the image in the preview area, refl ecting any fl ips or rota-tions that have been performe

43The Thumbnail Drawer TabClick this tab to open the thumbnail drawer. If multiple frames are selected, the selected images can be scanned in a singl

44The Tool ChestThe Tool ChestTo display or hide the Tool Chest, click the Tools button in the control area of the scan window. For more information

45Make adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color targeted to specifi c portions of the tone range (for example, this tool can be used to increase

4610 Scan Image EnhancerPerform automatic brightness, color, and contrast adjustment.11 Scanner extrasControl features specifi c to the type of scan-ne

47Optional Holders and Adapters... 48Maintenance ... 52Troubleshooting..

48Optional Holders and AdaptersOptional Holders and AdaptersThe following adapters and holders are available for the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSC

49Specifi cationsFH-3 STRIP FILM HOLDER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)Operating mode Can be used with MA-21 in both horizontal and vertical installationsS

50FH-3 Film HolderThe FH-3 allows strips of 35-mm fi lm up to six frames in length to be scanned in the MA-21 slide -mount adapter. The FH-3 can be us

iii• No part of the manuals included with this pro duct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into

512 Insert the FH-3The direction of insertion depends on which of the two apertures in the metal cover contains the frame to be scanned; refer to the

52MaintenanceMaintenanceCaring for the ScannerStorageWhen the scanner is not in use, replace the MA-21 or SA-21 in the adapter slot and turn the scann

53TransportBefore transporting the scanner:1 Remove the adapter from the adapter slot.2 Turn the scanner on.3 Wait until the status LED stops blink

544 Open the roller frameRelease the frame lock lever and open the roller frame. Opening the Roller FrameStop when resistance is felt. Attempting to f

555 Clean the rollersUsing a dry cotton swab or a swab that has been lightly dampened with water and wrung out, clean the rollers while turning the to

56TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf the scanner fails to function as expected, check the problems described below before con-sulting the original retai

57Problem Possible causeComputer does not recognize scanner (continued)• Other USB devices are connected and turned onDisconnect the other USB devices

58Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged FilmScanning Short, Long, or Damaged FilmThis section details how to alter long or damaged fi lm strips so that they

59Problem SolutionAdditional perforations along one edge of fi lm. Insert fi lm in direction shown.Film is more than six frames long. Cut fi lm into leng

60Film Feed Errors (SA-21)Film Feed Errors (SA-21)If fi lm jams in the SA-21, the scanner status LED will fl icker on and off about fi ve times a second.

ivNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduce

615 Remove the adapter coverAdapter cover6 Position fi lm at either end of the adapterIf neither end of the fi lm is visible, rotate the toothed wheel u

62Uninstalling Nikon ScanUninstalling Nikon ScanBefore Nikon Scan can be reinstalled or a new version installed, the existing version must be removed

63 “Authenticate” ( Mac OS X Only)Clicking Easy Install in the software panel displays the “Authenticate” dialog shown at right. Enter the administr

647 Click Continue…The ReadMe fi le will be displayed. Click Continue… to display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog.8 Select UninstallSelect Uninstall

65Custom Install (Macintosh Only)Custom Install (Macintosh Only)The Macintosh version of Nikon Scan offers a custom install option that can be used to

66Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)The fi rst time the scanner is connected and turned on followin

674 Check that the scanner is listed as an imaging deviceClick the “+” next to “Imaging devices” (Windows XP, Windows 2000 Profes-sional) or “Imaging

68Specifi cationsSpecifi cationsSUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED (LS-5000 ED)Media Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome35-mm slides Slides with mounts

69COOLSCAN V ED (LS-50 ED)MA-21Aperture 25.1 × 36.8 mmScan range 3946 × 5782 pixelsEffective aperture Same as slide mountSA-21 IA-20 (S)18.6 × 28.4 mm

70Supplied AdaptersMA-21 SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTEROperating mode Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installationsSize and weight71.7 × 59 × 158.3 m

vTable of ContentsTable of ContentsFor Your Safety...

71IndexIndexSymbols35-mm fi lm strips, 25, 28–29, 32, 38, 48, 50–51, 58–5935-mm slides, 25, 28–29, 38, 48AAcquire plug-in, 17, 26Adapter slot, 3, 25Ado

(En/Fr/Es)35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner35mm/APS(IX240) Film ScannerEnFrEsPrinted in JapanSB3I02000201(30)6MRA0830--User's ManualManuel de I'u

viScanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film..................... 58Film Feed Errors (SA-