Hasselblad ImageBank - ll User manual

User Manual
ImageBank-ll

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The Hasselblad ImageBank-II is specially designed and
optimised to provide high-speed large-capacity storage
for Hasselblad’s CF-card based digital backs.
C O N T E N T S
Introduction 2
General Information 3
Warnings and restrictions 3
System requirements 3
Parts & Components 4
Setting up 5
File storage 6
General 6
Battery operation 7
Transferring files 9
Technical Information 10
Equipment care, service and guarantee 11
Welcome to the
Hasselblad ImageBank-II
The ImageBank-II is simply and rapidly connected
to a Hasselblad digital back using a FireWire cable
allowing hours of unrestricted shooting without the
need to change CF cards. In addition to providing large
capacity storage it also provides power for the digital
back through the FireWire cable.
After shooting, the ImageBank-II is connected to a
computer to view, select and process your captures in
FlexColor. Also when connected to a computer, the
ImageBank-II can also function as a normal 100GB
removable hard drive, that is, les can viewed, browsed
and copied both to and from it.

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Warnings and restrictions
General:
· Read all instructions before attempting to use your new equipment.
· If the equipment requires service, please contact your Hasselblad dealer
· Keep this and all electronic equipment out of children’s reach.
· Do not attempt to open the ImageBank-II.
· Do not drop the ImageBank-II or subject it to vibration or shocks, doing so could
result in a loss of data and possible damage to it.
· Keep the ImageBank-II and all other computer equipment away from moisture.
If the ImageBank-II becomes damp or wet, disconnect it from power and allow it
to dry before attempting to operate it again.
External Power Supply:
· If you choose to power your system using an external power supply use only
a type approved by Hasselblad for use with the ImageBank-II. See “Technical
Specications” later in this manual.
System requirements
Compatibility:
e ImageBank-II is compatible with the following Hasselblad digital backs and cameras:
· CF-22, 39 both single and multi-shot variants
· CFV
· H2D
· H3D
· H3D-ll
Computer compatibility and specifications:
As digital image les are nalised on a computer for processing, you should check the
computer’s specications for optimum performance. Image-storage and correction requires
a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities. Large images will require
a high-performance computer with plenty of memory, advanced graphics capabilities and
a recent operating system. e computer should include a FireWire 800/400 connector,
which will enable you to load images directly from the ImageBank-II.
Regarding the FireWire connection:
All recent Macintosh computers are compatible, both desktops and laptops.
Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible.
Most laptop PC computers are NOT compatible (but can be modied in many cases).
General information

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A
B
C
D
E
F
Before you start
Please check to see that the items illustrated here are included
with delivery.
If anything is missing or seems faulty in any way then you should
contact your Hasselblad dealer immediately.
Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place.
Carrying strap
FireWire cable
Parts & Components
Battery release catch A
For secure attachment and removal of battery
FireWire port B
Connects unit to digital back or computer
ON /OFF button C
Activates and deactivates unit when not connected to a computer.
Indicator lamp D
Indicates unit’s working status.
External power supply socket E
Eliminates need for a separate battery (if required).
Carrying strap anchor point F
Provides secure attachment for carrying strap.

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Connections
e same FireWire cable can be used to connect the ImageBank-II to the camera/digital
back as can be used to connect it to a computer. Ensure that any FireWire cables used
comply with a 9 pin / FireWire 800 specication for the connection that is made to the
ImageBank-II.
ImageBank-II description
e ImageBank-II is a compact hard disk capable of holding a great number of large
les. It is congured to optimise the rapid storage of Hasselblad 3FR les via a FireWire
connection to increase the shooting capacity of the camera.
Setting up overview
Attach the strap to the anchor point as in the illustration.
e ImageBank-II can function in two modes:
• Connected to a camera/digital back as an alternative to a CF-card.
and
• Connected to a computer to transfer image les from storage or as hard disk
image le storage.
Both connections are made by a FireWire (9 pin / FireWire 800) cable. In both cases,
power is required to operate the ImageBank-II and this is achieved by:
• Separate battery
• Exterior power supply
• FireWire connection to computer
A separate battery provides maximum portability for shooting. An external power
supply is covenient in a studio environment or in the vicinity of a domestic power outlet
(or generator on location, for example) to eliminate the need for a separate battery. A
FireWire connection is the most convenient solution in a non-mobile/studio shooting
environment where there is access to a compatible computer.
ere are a few points to remember:
The ImageBank-II cannot be powered from the camera/digital back.
A digital back can be powered from an ImageBank-II.
A separate battery or exterior power supply is not needed when transferring les to a
computer when using a FireWire cable and a compatible computer.
Not all PCs are compatible in regard to supplying power to the ImageBank-II.

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External power supply socket
Plug the cable from an external power supply into this socket. See “Technical Specications”
later on in this manual for power supply requirements and specications.
The ImageBank-II in operation – general
ON/OFF button
Battery powered: Pressing the button once will turn the unit on. However, to turn the
unit o, hold the button down for 4 seconds until the indicator light turns orange and
then release the button.
Computer / external source powered: Pressing the ON/OFF button has no eect when
the unit is connected to a computer or powered by an external source. e unit is turned
o by disconnecting the cable.
Status indicator
e status indicator glows in the following colors to indicate status:
BLUE The ImageBank-II is on, but the FireWire is not connected.
WHITE The ImageBank-II is receiving power through the FireWire but there is no
data connection to the camera/digital back/computer.
GREEN Connected to camera/digital back/computer. Ready to transfer data.
RED The ImageBank-II is busy.
ORANGE The ImageBank-II is ready to turn o/disconnect/have battery removed.
FLASHING LIGHT BLUE
Battery low. Turn o the ImageBank-II and replace the battery.
LIGHT RED The ImageBank-II is being programmed.
FireWire connection
Most desktop computers (see ‘Computer compatibility and specications’ at the begin-
ning of this manual for deatails) are able to supply the ImageBank-II with power through
a FireWire connection when transferring les. If this is not the case, the ImageBank-II
has to be connected to an external power supply or equipped with a battery.
File storage

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2
3
2
1
A
B
e battery life for the dierent L-series batteries before they need to be re-charged is
approximately as follows:
• NP-F550:2hours
• NP-F750:2½hours
• NP-F770:4hours
• NP-F970:6hours
Battery operation
Hasselblad recommends using the Sony NP-F550 L-series battery. is size of battery
ts conveniently into the ImageBank-II II providing a package that ts conveniently into
a pocket, for example. e larger L-series batteries provide longer battery life but make
the ImageBank-II II/battery assembly more bulky.
When the ImageBank-II is connected to a compatible computer, the unit will always
be powered from the computer, even when a battery is installed.
is assumes medium intensity shooting with about 500 captures during a 2 hour
period. Higher intensity shooting will decrease the battery lifetime. Also, note that the
battery lifetime is signicantly inuenced by low temperatures. For outside shooting it
is advisable to keep the ImageBank-II in a pocket (or another warm place) to ensure that
the battery performs best.
Low battery warning
e status indicator on the ImageBank-II will ash light blue when the battery is low.
Replace the battery before continuing shooting.
For convenience, the digital back will also display a low battery warning on the OLED
as the ImageBank-II might be hidden away out of sight in a pocket.
Attaching the battery A
1. Ensure the battery is fully charged (see appropriate user manuals).
2. Positionthebatteryasintheillustration.
3. Slide the battery to the left into the nal position ensuring the contact pins on the
ImageBank-II are inserted into the battery. The battery retaining catch will click into
the safety position
Removing the battery B
1. Ensure the ImageBank is not busy, that is, the indicator light must not be showing
red (see later section in this manual).
2. PresstheON/OFFbuttonfor4secondstoturntheunito.
3. Push the lever of the battery release button to the left (g. B/1) and while main-
taining that position press the centre of the button rmly inwards towards the unit
(g.B/2).Thebatterycannowbeslidtotheright(gB/3)andreleased.
The unit must have nished processing and storing the les and must be turned o
before you remove the battery.

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ImageBank-II
without battery
ImageBank-II
with battery
External
power supply
The ImageBank-II is powered by
either a battery or an external
power supply (battery elimi-
nator) when used to store new
captures.
The ImageBank-II can also supply
power to a digital back.
Connecting the ImageBank-II
Storage selection:
Once connected and active, the camera/digital back will automatically select the
ImageBank-II as current storage when it too is active. Alternatively, you can:
• switchbetweenaCFcardandtheImageBank-IIasstoragemediumusingtheMEDIA
menu on the digital back.
• changethestoragemediabypressingthenavigationbuttononthebackduring
image preview until the media list is shown.
Please refer to the camera/digital back user manual for full details.
The back will automatically switch to the last inserted media as current storage medium.
For example, if a CF-card is inserted after the ImageBank-II was connected, with camera
/digital back will automatically choose the CF-card instead of the ImageBank-II.
External power supply operation
An external power supply is covenient in a studio environment or in the vicinity of a
domestic power outlet or generator on location to eliminate the need for a separate battery.
Please ensure you only use recommended units. e external power supply naturally
eliminates any need for a separate battery.
Just connect the plug from the active power supply to the ImageBank-II. e ImageBank-
II will be active immediately as the ON/OFF but has no eect in this mode of operation.
To turn the e ImageBank-II o, just disconnect the power supply cable.

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B CA
ImageBank-II
with battery
MAC / PC
External
power supply
ImageBank-II
without battery
MAC / PC
ImageBank-II
without battery
MAC or
compatible PC
Transferring files
Files can be transferred from the ImageBank-II to a computer at any time. To optimize
performance it is advisable to transfer fairly oen. See the above charts for connection
possibilities.
See the charts above and earlier section in this manual for further details about computer/
FireWire requirements compatibility.
Mac and compatible PC connection A
With these computers you only need to connect the ImageBank-II with a FireWire cable.
No battery or separate power supply is needed.
Mac and non-compatible PC connection B, C
Connect the ImageBank-II to the computer with a FireWire cable. Attach either a battery
or connect to an external power supply.

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Transferring images
Transferring les from the ImageBank-II to a computer is similar to transferring les
directly from the camera/digital back. Aer connecting the ImageBank-II to a computer
with a FireWire cable, the ImageBank-II appears to the computer as any other removable
storage device.
However, if FlexColor is running, the IMPORT window should automatically appear.
If the IMPORT window does not appear, open the IMPORT window by activating the
ImageBank-II button in FlexColor. en select the location as the ImageBank-II drive.
FlexColor will then generate the image previews allowing convenient selection of pictures
that can be transferred to the computer.
If the ImageBank-II contains a large number of images it can take some time to generate
the previews shown in the import window.
Using the ImageBank-II as a disk drive
Although the ImageBank-II is specically designed to provide high speed storage for
high-resolution images, it can also be used like a normal removable hard drive to store
other les. However, storing large amounts of data on the ImageBank-II could reduce per-
formance of the unit during image capture by lowering the maximum number of captures
per minute. It is therefore advisable to keep the number of les on the ImageBank-II as
low as possible if maximum performance is required.
It is possible to view, browse and copy les to and from the ImageBank-II using the Finder
facility on a Macintosh computer and the Explorer facility on a PC/Windows computer
as you normally might do with any removable hard drive. Standard hard disk tools for
le recovery and etc. can also be used with the ImageBank-II.
Deleting thousands of les on the ImageBank-II can take several minutes on a computer
but it only takes a few seconds to format the ImageBank-II from a digital back. Formatting
the ImageBank-II deletes all les and ensures the very best performance from the unit.
Formatting of the ImageBank-II disk has to be initiated from the digital back to ensure
correct formatting. See camera/digital back manual for details.
Technical specications
Image Capturing Software Hasselblad FlexColor for either Macintosh or Windows
Capacity 100 GB (GB = 109Bytes)
Environmental requirements Operating: 5 – 35°C (41 – 95°F), 20 – 80 % relative humidity (no condensation)
Storage: 0 – 50°C (32 – 122°F), 20 – 80 % relative humidity (no condensation)
Battery Sony InfoLithium L series: NP-F550, NP-F750, NP-F770 and NP-F970
External Power Supply Power requirement: 24 VDC 15W
Mac/PC Connection FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394B)
Weight 450g / 15.9 oz