Jay-tech DS100 User manual

Instruction
Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................................
Unpacking Your Product .......................................................
Installation ............................................................................
The Film Scanner .................................................................
Loading Slides ......................................................................
Loading Negatives ................................................................
Capturing Images ..................................................................
Saving Images .....................................................................
Cleaning & Maintenance .....................................................
Trouble Shooting .................................................................
Technical Specifications .....................................................
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1. Safety Precautions
Please read these notes carefully before initial use.
General Notes:
Do not place the device on an unstable surface. If it falls it may cause
personal injury.
Follow the safety and operating instructions for the other devices to be
connected to your film scanner.
Do not overload your PC with USB connections. Connecting too many
devices to your computer, such as wireless mice, media players, mobile
phones, and other USB devices may result in an insufficient supply of power
to your film scanner for normal operation.
Please make sure that this scanner does not get into the hands of children it
is not a toy!
Please contact our technical support for questions regarding the scanner, its
mode of operation, safety and proper connection.
Do not disassemble the device and do not open the housing, there is danger
of electric shock. The retailer is not liable for any damage incurred during use
of this device, or for the complaints of third parties.
DS100 may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate
malfunction.

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Ambient Conditions:
Set the scanner up so that the ventilation openings are not obstructed. For
example do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surfaces.
Do not place the device close to heat sources such as radiators or ovens.
And do not subject the device to high temperatures or severe temperature
fluctuations. Protect it against solar radiation.
Avoid severe stress, vibration and strong impact. Do not drop or shake the
device. It can also be damaged by strong pressure on the LCD display.
Keep the scanner away from water and other liquids. It should not be used
in rain or snow. Moisture may cause electric shock or even fire.
Cleaning and Care:
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface.
Store the device in a clean and dry location.
Packing:
Do not leave the packing material lying around. Plastic bags are dangerous
and not toys.
Interference:
Most electronic devices such as lamps, computers, telephones, etc. create
an electromagnetic field. Keep the film scanner away from electrical devices
to avoid unwanted interference and interaction.
If liquid or a foreign object enters the device, have it checked by an authorized
person before you continue to use it.
We recommend you contact our service center.

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The following items should be included. Please contact your
retailer if you have not received any of these items.
◆Film scanner with USB cable connected
◆CD-ROM
◆Negative Film Holder
◆Positive Slide Holder
◆Instruction
◆Brush
2. Unpacking Your Product
Start of Operation:
To ensure proper operation please read all the operating
instructions and the notes on safety carefully!
USB Connection:
Use the USB cable to connect the device to your PC.
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that yourelectrical and electronic
equipment should be disposed at the endof its life separately from your household waste.
There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please
contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased theproduct.

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Before connecting to the computer for the first time insert the CD-
ROM and choose the following options on the CD:
Please follow this order:
1: Install Driver
2: Install BlazePhoto Software
3: Install Directx 9.0
Note: if you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher or
Windows Vista and XP professional this is not needed.
4: Install Adobe Reader if you do not have this installed on your
computer already
After installation please restart your computer-this is
important!
After restarting, connect the USB cable from the film scanner into
your computer.
Note: if many USB devices are connected to your computer such
as Mobile Phones, Media players or other USB powered devices
there may be inadequate power for the film scanner. Please
unplug all unneeded USB devices before saving images with the
film scanner.
Upon the first connection of the film scanner the Hardware Wizard
will automatically launch. Choose the selection to search and
automatically install the hardware drivers.
3. Installation

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4. The film scanner
Slot USB Cable
Copy Button:
Press this button to capture and
save the image loaded in the holder
NOTE:This button will light up when
connected to a USB Power source
Ready Light:
Will turn green when the slide or negative
holder is in the correct position
Power LED
Negative
Film Holder
Positive
Slide Holder

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5. Loading Slides
Slide: The light, shade and color of
the slide is exactly the same as
original image.
With the slide holder laid open place
the slide onto the holder with the
glossy side facing up and the image
should be upright,
Note: Handle slides with care. Any
dust scratches or fingerprints will
show up on your saved images. If
possible wear cotton gloves when
handling slides. It is recommended to
use compressed air to remove any
dust on the slides. This is not included
with the film & photo scanner but can
be purchased from an office or
electronics supply retailer.
Close the slide holder and press the
edges so that it locks in place.
Hold it in the position as shown in the
film scanner.
Insert the Slide Holder into the slot on
the right side of the film scanner as
shown.

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6. Loading Negatives
Negative film properties: The light and
shade, color of the Negative is exactly
inverted from the original image.
Place the film onto the holder with the
glossy side facing up and the image
should be upright. Use the tabs in the
holder to align the negatives film.
Note: Handle negatives with care. Any
dust, scratches or fingerprints will
show up on your saved images. If
possible wear cotton gloves when
handlin g negatives. I t i s
recommended to use compressed air
to remove any dust on the negatives.
This is not included with the film &
photo scanner but can be purchased
from an office or electronics supply
retailer.
Close the negative holder and press
the edges so that it locks in place
Hold it in the position as shown in the
film scanner.
Insert the negative holder into the slot
on the right side of the film scanner as
shown.

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Film Holder: The design of the film holder follows ISO
standard. In some cases the holes on the film will not match
exactly to alignment of the holder, as this is caused by using
non-standardized film. In this case there will be a small black
line on the edge of the frame that can easily be cropped out
using the BlazePhoto software.

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After installation and connection of the film scanner to the
computer:
◆Click on the START menu of your windows PC and launch
BlazePhoto from the programs menu, wait for the application to
launch.
“BlazePhoto” Window
◆Choose “Get Photo” from the menu bar
◆Then choose “Acquire from Film Scanner” from the drop down
menu
The following window will appear “Select Scanner & Video
Device” Window
7. Capturing images

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◆Select the “OVT Scanner” choice
◆Choose the location on your computer to save the captured
images into
◆Choose the color depth
◆Choose the resolution as 1800 or 3600 DPI
◆Choose the format
◆Choose the type of film you are scanning (the default film type is
negative)
◆After all settings have been made click the OK button
Note: When choose the Slide, the following window will be appeared:

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If you want to adjust brightness manually, please choose ”Yes” in
“Open Brightness Manual Control Box”, then click the OK button,
“Brightness Manual Control Box” window will be appeared, you
can adjust brightness automatically or manually.
“OVT Scanner” Window
This window will show you the preview of the image loaded from
the film scanner.
Note: If you scan negatives, the software will convert them to slide
image and display in the “OVT Scanner” Window.

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◆If you find the preview happen incomplete image, please check
the display setting and change it to 32 bit.
Windows XP

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Windows Vista
“Color/Brightness Adjustment” Window
User can click “Color/Brightness Adjustment” on the application
window, the following window will be appeared. Then click”+”/“-“
to increase/decrease brightness/color balance level.

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Capture/Save the image
Note: To get the best quality capture please wait a few seconds
after the image has been put into place, you will see the image
darken and adjust the best settings.
◆Insert the film/slide holder from the right side of scanner (Arrow
sign on the right side) and push it. When the film/slide holder is
in the correct position “Click” will be heard and Ready light will
be in green. The image can be previewed in OVT Scanner main
window by clicking on the “Get Photo” and “Acquire from Film
Scanner”
Note: The film/slide holder could be push forward only. No pull
back to the right side allowed. If taking out needed push the
film/slide holder and pull back from the left side
◆Click “Capture” on the application window or press “Copy”
button on the film scanner
◆After the first image captured push the film/slide holder forward
again. When the film/slide holder is in the correct position
“Click” will be heard and Ready light will be in green again.
Then you can capture the second image. The captured images
will be on the right corner of OVT Scanner main window.
◆The captured images will appear as thumbnails on the film strip
◆You may capture up to 12 images before saving to your
computer
Important: After you capture your images you still need to save
them to your computer-The images will not be saved on the film
scanner after you exit the OVT Scanner window
8. Saving images

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To save/delete images
◆Click the “Save” button to save the captured images to the
designated directory on your computer.
◆You can also click the “Delete” button to delete the selected
image.

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◆After saving is completed click “Exit”. The images will appear in
BlazePhoto main window and can be edited.
Using BlazePhoto
From the main window of BlazePhoto you may double click on an
image to see it in more detail and edit the image as desired(as
below)
There are many editing features that can be applied by using the
software.

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Periodically and after consistent use the film scanner should be
cleaned using compressed air canister to clean the dust out of the
inside chamber.
◆Place the film scanner on the side and insert the end of straw
from the compressed air into door on the right side so that it
opens.
◆Gently blow out any dust on the inside of the film scanner.
Note: Compressed air is not included with the film scanner but
can be purchased from an office supply or electronics retailer.
You can also use the provided brush to clean the backlight panel
◆Place the film scanner on the side and insert the end of the
brush into the door on the right side
◆Clean the backlight panel placed in the film scanner
For further cleaning you can use an ordinary cotton swab and a
bottle of lens cleaning fluid
◆Wet the end of the cotton swab with Lens Cleaning Fluid and
insert into the right side of the film scanner so the door opens.
Then clean the entire surface of the glass on the inside of the
film scanner with the cotton swab.
Note: Cotton swabs and cleaning fluid are not included with the
film scanner but can be purchased from an office supply, photo
supply or electronics retailer.
When not in use please disconnect the film scanner from the
computer and store in a clean, dry and dust-free environment.
Note: You may see a thin black or white edge line on your picture
due to non exact size old negatives. This is normal.
9. Cleaning & Maintenance

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Problem: Your film scanner will not connect to the computer
Solution:Check your operating system: At the time of release the
film scanner is only compatible with Windows XP and Windows
Vista. To check your Windows operating system version go to the
START menu under windows. Highlight “My computer” with the
cursor and press the right button of the mouse. In the drop down
menu select “Properties” this will give the operating system
version and service pack number. If you are running Windows
2000, ME or 98 the film scanner will not be compatible with these
system.
◆If you have Windows XP Service Pack 1 please make sure to
install the DirectX drivers that have been included on the CD-
ROM.
◆Ensure that you are connecting to a USB 2.0 Compatible
connection, check the operating manual of your computer to get
details on the connections of your particular computer.
◆Ensure you have at least 384MB of RAM memory. On older
computer with less systems RAM their may be insufficient memory
for the film scanner to work. Also ensure there is sufficient hard
disc space to save your images to your computer.
◆Check the other USB powered devices that are also connected
to your computer such as Cell phones, Media players, Blue Tooth
Mice or other devices. Unplug any USB device you are not
currently using.
◆Launch BlazePhoto-choose “Get Photo” and “Acquire from Film
Scanner” and ensure that “OVT Scanner” is selected.
If you are still having troubles, follow up as below:
I. Make sure USB cable connected the computer directly, is not
recommended to connect to a computer via USB HUB.
10. Trouble Shooting