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35 mm Film Scanner LS-2000 User's Guide
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Cautions • The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited save in cases in which Nikon’s prior permission has been obtained. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • Nikon has made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know. The address of Nikon’s representative in your area is provided separately. • Nikon is not liable for damages resulting from the
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer
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Safety Precautions Observe the following safety precautions when installing and operating the LS-2000: • Do not allow your fingers, hair, or clothing into the film insertion slot Do not insert your fingers, hair, or clothing into the film inser- tion slot on the front of the scanner when the power is on and a film adaptor is in place. Doing so could result in injury. • Do not disassemble The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage. Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fir
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• Do not place foreign objects inside the scanner Do not allow foreign objects of any kind into the unit. If flammable objects, metal, or water come in contact with the interior of the scanner, malfunction, fire, or electric shock could result. • Do not place vases, flowerpots, cups, cosmetics, vessels contain- ing chemicals or water, or small metal articles on top of the equipment. Should such articles or their contents fall into the equipment, fire, electric shock or malfunction could result
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When transporting the scanner The LS-2000 is for use only in the country of sale. Nikon will not be held responsible for consequences resulting from use overseas. The scanning mechanism must be locked in its home position for transport within the country. To return the scanning mechanism to its home position, remove any adapters from the adapter slot and then turn the scanner on. The status LED will blink while the scanning mechanism returns to the home position. Wait until the status LED gl
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Notice concerning prohibition of copying or repro- duction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in
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Contents Contents Safety Precautions................................................................. iv 1. Overview ............................................................... 1 2. Parts and Accessories......................................... 3 2.1 What’s in the Box..........................................................3 2.2 Parts of the LS-2000.....................................................4 3. Setup ..................................................................... 5 3.1 Sett
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1. Overview 1. Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS-2000 scanner for 35 mm film. The LS-2000 is a high-speed, high-resolution scanner capable of producing images suited to a wide variety of tasks, including desk-top publishing, design, and multi-media publishing. Its modular design allows you to change from scanning 35 mm slides to scanning 35 mm strip film “on the fly,” while optional adapters are available for scanning IX240 film and multiple con- secutive slides. The LS-2000
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1. Overview The chapters that follow provide a step-by-step guide to installing your scanner and using Nikon Scan to scan 35 mm slides or strip film. The next chapter, Parts and Accessories, lists the things you should find packaged with your LS-2000 and names the parts of the scanner. This is followed by “Setup,” which guides you through the process of connecting your scanner to a computer and installing Nikon Scan. “Scanning” outlines the steps involved in using Nikon Scan to scan slides a
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2. Parts and Accessories 2. Parts and Accessories This chapter lists the items you should find packaged with your LS- 2000 and names the parts of the scanner. 2.1 What’s in the Box Purchasers of the LS-2000 should find that the package contains the items listed below. Should you find that anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer immediately. MA-20 SLIDE MOUNT SA-20 STRIP FILM FH-2 strip-film ADAPTER (1) ADAPTER (1) holder for MA-20 (1) LS-2000 Scanner main body (1) Power cable (1)
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7 6 5 2. Parts and Accessories 2.2 Parts of the LS-2000 Adapter Sliding slot cover Transport locking screw On/off switch Feet (used (on side of when scan- scanner) ner is on its side) Guard Feet (used when scanner Status LED is on its base) Holders for locking screws 100–240V~ 0.3–0.2A 50/60 Hz Transport AC connector locking screw 100098 MADE IN JAPAN SCSI NB TERMINATOR 4 Termination OFF ON on/off switch SCSI SCSI SCSI ID selection switch Female half-pitch 50-pin SCSI connectors (2) 4 Nikon LS
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3. Setup 3. Setup This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up the LS-2000 and installing Nikon Scan. 3.1 Setting up the LS-2000 This section outlines the steps involved in connecting the LS-2000 to a computer. Before using your scanner, you will need to com- plete the following steps: • select a suitable location for the scanner • remove the transport locking screws • connect the power and SCSI cables • set the SCSI ID Step 1—Choose a location for the scanner Before c
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3. Setup The scanner has feet both on its base and on one side, making it possible to place the scanner either on its base or on its side. When installing the scanner, leave enough space free for ease of operation. There should be at least 5 cm (2† ) of space above the unit, and 10 cm (4† ) behind. Space requirements are illustrated below. When installing the scanner on its base 4 Caution: The scanner must be installed with the feet down, as shown in the illustrations on these pages. Do not
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3. Setup When installing the scanner on its side Step 2—Remove the transport locking screws Once the scanner is installed, slide the front cover open. Using a coin, remove the transport locking screws from the adapter slot and side panel and screw them into the holes provided on the rear panel. The adapter slot contains a guard to prevent the transport screw from falling into the scan mechanism when the transport screw is removed. After removing the transport screw from the adapter slot and s
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3. Setup Step 3—Connect the power cable Before connecting the power cable, confirm that the scanner is off and that the transport locking screws have been removed from the side of the scanner and adapter slot. The scanner is off when the end of the power switch marked “0” is down. Power switch off Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connector on the rear of the scanner and insert the male end into a general- purpose household outlet. Safety Precautions • Use an AC power supply o
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3. Setup • Should the insulation become damaged and the wires become exposed, contact your retailer or Nikon service office for replacement. Continued use could cause fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the cable when your hands are wet. Doing so could cause electric shock. • The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded. Failure to ground the power supply could result in electric shock. • The scanner and all devices to which it is connected must be connected to a comm
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3. Setup Step 4—Connect the SCSI cable The LS-2000 connects to your computer by a Small Computer Systems Interface, or SCSI. To use a SCSI connection, you will need an appropriate SCSI cable and, in the case of IBM PC/AT compatible computers, a SCSI extension board (“SCSI adapter”) or PCMCIA card (see the FastTrack Guide and the LS-2000 Reference Manual for details). This section describes the procedure to con- necting the LS-2000 to a SCSI “chain” made up of your computer and SCSI devices co
