User manual MINOLTA SR-T 202

[. . . ] This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your dealer. Scanner unit Slide Mount Holder SH-P1 35mm Film Holder FH-P1 SCSI cable SC-P1 IEEE 1394 cable FC-P1 Universal Holder UH-P1 AC power cord (Shape of plug varies with destination) Quick Reference Guide and Minolta International Warranty Certificate Standard Attachment HA-P1 Glassless Attachment HA-P2 DiMAGE Scan Utility CD-ROM, DiMAGE Instruction Manuals-CD-ROM This manual may not be copied in part or whole without prior written permission from Minolta. [. . . ] An attachment must be inserted to hold the film. With the hinge to the top, slide the left side of the attachment into the holder so the two protrusions on the attachment are aligned to the two slots in the Universal Holder. Carefully press the right side of the attachment down until the latch in the Universal Holder clicks. To remove an attachment, slide the latch (1) and lift the attachment from the front right corner. 1 11 LOADING THE FILM HOLDERS Using the standard attachment The standard attachment is equipped with glass to hold the film flat. A set of five masks are provided for standard formats: 6X4. 5, 6X6, 6X7, 6X8, and 6X9. See page 11 for instructions on how to insert the attachment into the Universal Holder. To open, press the latch on the attachment and lift the cover. Slide the tabs of the appropriate mask into the corresponding slots on each side of the attachment hinge. Fit the holes on the other side of the mask (1) over the registration pins (2) on the base of the attachment. Always use a mask when scanning or newton rings and flare may degrade the image quality. 1 2 With the emulsion down, place the film on the mask. Carefully close the cover until the latch clicks. See page 15 for instructions on how to load the holder into the scanner. Using the glassless attachment The glassless attachment allows scans without any extra glass surfaces in the optical path. See page 11 for instructions on how to insert the attachment into the Universal Holder. To open, press the latch on the attachment and lift the cover. Do not touch or hinder the holder while it is moving. When the indicator lamp goes out, remove the holder from the scanner. Eject button 15 SCANNER NOTES Easy Scan Utility The Easy Scan Utility software is a simple scanning interface designed for individuals with no image processing or DTP experience. This software is not compatible with this scanner. The DiMAGE Scan Utility's custom wizard can be used to automate the scanning workflow, see the software instruction manual. About the DiMAGE Scan Utility Prescan size can be selected in the preferences dialog box with this scanner model. See setting scanner preferences in the advanced scanning section of the DiMAGE Scan Utility manual. Film format and type settings When scanning, the film type and format as well as the holder type must be selected in the main window of the DiMAGE Scan Utility. See scanner setup in the basic-scanning section of the software manual. When using the Slide Mount Holder SH-P1 or the 35 mm Film Holder FH-P1, select the 35 mm option from the film-format drop-down menu. When scanning medium-format film with the standard or glassless attachment in the universal holder, select the appropriate format from the drop-down menu: 6 X 4. 5, 6 X 6, 6 X 7, 6 X 8, or 6 X 9. When using the optional Multi-format attachment HS-P1, two menu options are available depending on the film used: Multi Format 35mm and Multi Format 6X9. The type of holder must also be specified between glass and glassless from the holder-type drop-down menu when the Universal Holder is used. Film type can be selected between color and black and white, positive and negative film. [. . . ] Technical support, scanner software upgrades, and product information are available when the product is registered. Image data sheet On the following page you find a data sheet. Keeping records when scanning is important. It allows for results to be reproduced as well as a good reference for settings when new images are scanned. Records are also a useful learning tool; they document both successes and failures. [. . . ]