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Hardware Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi II. The Dimâge Scan Multi II is a multiple format film scanner capable of scanning medium format, 35mm, 16mm, and sleeved APS film. With the optional APS adapter, advanced photo system film in the cassette can also be scanned. Your new scanner has extraordinary features, including: • Medium-format film scanning capability. The included medium-format film holder uses antinewton glass and includes masks for 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9. • 12-bit AD co
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Please read and understand each caution before using this product. CAUTION To avoid fire or electric shock: • Only use the voltage specified for this unit. • Do not expose this unit to liquids. • Do not insert metal objects into this unit. • Do not touch the cord or plug if your hands are wet. • Unplug this unit when it is not in use. Improper use of the power cord may result in fire or electric shock. • Insert the plug securely into an electrical outlet. • Do not pull on
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ..................................................................................1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Package Contents.........................................................................................................4 System Requirements ..................................................................................................5 NAMES OF PARTS Front..............................................................................................
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INDICATOR LAMP........................................................................................................33 TECHNICAL DETAILS..................................................................................................34 CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................................................................35 Minolta ..........................................................................................................................36 3
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN PACKAGE CONTENTS CHECK THIS PACKING LIST BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF SOME PARTS ARE MISSING, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR A MINOLTA SERVICE FACILITY. • Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi II scanner • 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 • 35mm Slide Mount Holder SH-M1 • Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 • Film Masks: 6 x 4.5 Medium Format Film Mask 6 x 6 Medium Format Film Mask 6 x 7 Medium Format Film Mask 6 x 8 Medium Format Film Mask 6 x 9 Medium Format Film Mask APS Sleeve Film Mask 16mm Film Mask • Power Cord P
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MACINTOSH CPU: Power PC, Power Macintosh G3, Blue & White Power Macintosh G3 and Power Macintosh G4 (Except for 68 K Macintosh and Mac OS compatible unit). Power Macintosh G4 is recommended when loading with 16 bit and using the Digital ROC/GEM functions. Operation System: Mac OS 7.5.3 to 9.0.4 Memory: A minimum of 32 MB (megabytes) application RAM in addition to the requirements for the Mac OS. 256 MB or more when loading with 16 bit and using the Digital ROC/GEM functions.
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NAMES OF PARTS FRONT Connector cover Fluorescent lamp unit cover Indicator lamp Accessory panel Eject button Film-slot door Power lamp Power switch
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BACK AC socket SCSI ID switch Centronics Terminator dip switch D-sub-25 port IMPORTANT: LOCKING PIN INFORMATION UNLOCK THE OPTICS BEFORE USING THE SCANNER FOR THE FIRST TIME. The optics inside the scanner have been parked and locked before shipment for their protection. Before using the scanner for the first time, unlock the locking pin. • Gently turn the scanner up-side down. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the locking pin counter- clockwise until it pops up. 7
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SETTING THE SCSI ID The Dimâge Scan Multi II’s SCSI ID is factory preset to 5. If 5 is not being used by another operating SCSI device in the SCSI chain, it is not necessary to change the SCSI ID. A SCSI ID is a unique address you assign to each SCSI device connected to your computer. The SCSI ID range of your computer is from 0 to 7, however some IDs are already occupied by your computer. Occupied SCSI ID IBM PC/AT: 7 (SCSI host adapter) Macintosh: 0 (internal hard drive)* 3 (internal CD-ROM dr
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CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER IF THE SCANNER IS THE ONLY OR LAST DEVICE IN THE CHAIN… TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES. One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require a different cable. 1.Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either SCSI port on the back of the scanner. • Either SCSI port can be used, there is no dedicated in or out port. 2.Connect th
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CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 4.Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC socket. 5.Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet. 10
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IF THE SCANNER IS INSIDE THE CHAIN… TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE SCSI DEVICES BEFORE CHANGING SCSI IDS, CONNECTING SCSI CABLES, OR DISCONNECTING SCSI CABLES. One D-sub-25 to Centronics 50 cable is included with your scanner. Please see your dealer if you require additional cables. The following is an example of one possible SCSI chain configuration. Computer SCSI Device 2 SCSI Device 1 Scanner Cable “A” Cable “B” 1. Connect one end of the SCSI cable A into either SCSI port on the back of th
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CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 3.Connect one end of SCSI cable B into the remaining SCSI port on the back of the scanner. 4.Connect the other end of SCSI cable B into the next device in the chain. 5.Flip the dip switch marked 1 down to turn the terminator off. • Dip switches 2 through 4 are inactive. Their position will not affect the scanner operation. 6.Plug the power cord into the scanner’s AC socket. 12
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7.Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet. 13 The total length of cable in a SCSI chain should not exceed 6m (20 ft.) for most systems.
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GETTING STARTED FILM EMULSION The emulsion side of the film is the side coated with the photographic material. The base side of the film has no photographic material and its surface is smooth and shiny. The emulsion side of slide film has raised areas at subject contrast. The emulsion side of negative film is dull compared to the base side. It is easiest to determine the emulsion side when viewing the film at an angle. Light Viewing angle FILM EMULSION Slightly dull or raised surface FILM BASE S
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LOADING 35MM FILM HOLDERS SLIDE MOUNT HOLDER SH-M1 • The slide mount holder can hold up to 4 mounted slides (35mm or APS). • Slide mounts must be thicker than 1mm and thinner than 2mm to fit properly into the holder. • Results of scanning glass-mounted slides can be unpredictable. • Blow dust off the slide before placing it into the film holder. 1.Position the slide mount holder so the white arrow is on the top-left side, then open the slide mount. • Open the slide holder by pushing up on the tw
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35MM FILM HOLDER FH-M1 Use the FH-M1 for 35mm negatives and unmounted 35mm slide film. • The 35mm Film Holder FH-M1 can hold film strips up to 6 frames long. • Blow dust off the film before placing it into the film holder. 1.Position the film holder so the white arrow is on the top-left side, then open the slide mount. • Open the slide holder by pushing up on the two tabs from underneath. 2,Place the film in the film holder emulsion side down. 3.Align the frames within the scanning windows. 16
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4.Press the cover firmly closed until it clicks. 17
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LOADING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1 USING THE MEDIUM FORMAT HOLDER MH-M1 Use the MH-M1 for 120/220 film frames in 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 formats. The MH-M1 should also be used for sleeved APS film, 16mm film, and TEM* film. Use the appropriate film mask for each film format. The glass in the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 has been treated to prevent the appearance of Newton’s rings (coloured rings) when scanning. • Handle the Medium Format Film Holder MH-M1 with care. Protect the glass fro
