Magnasonic FS81 User manual

FS81 User Manual v1.1
Super 8/8mm Film Scanner
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Table Of Contents
What’s Included ..............................................................................4
Product Information......................................................................5
Front..............................................................................................5
Back...............................................................................................5
Buttons.........................................................................................5
Powering on Your Super 8/8mm Scanner ............................6
Preparing Your Film .......................................................................7
Selecting Film Type........................................................................9
Adjusting Your Scan Settings..................................................10
Exposure (Brightness)................................................................10
Sharpness.......................................................................................10
Frame Adjustment ...................................................................... 10
Resetting to Default ................................................................... 10
Scanning Your Film .....................................................................11
Viewing Your Scanned Videos ................................................ 12
Protecting Your Video File ........................................................12
Watching Video on Your TV......................................................12
Rewinding Your Film ..................................................................13
Downloading Video to Your PC .............................................14
Formatting SD Card....................................................................14
Changing the Language ..........................................................14
Cleaning and Care.......................................................................15
Scanning Error.............................................................................. 15
FAQ / Troubleshooting............................................................... 16
Appendix A....................................................................................16
................................................................................17
Important Safety Instructions................................................. 18
FCC Information........................................................................... 18
Magnasonic® Warranty..............................................................19
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What’s Included
Super 8/8mm Film Scanner 7” Reel Reel Adapter (x2)
Power Adapter USB Cable TV Out Cable (RCA)
Cleaning Cloth User Manual Lifetime Customer Support
1 Year Warranty
LIFETIME
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
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Product Information
1. Left Reel Shaft
2. LCD Display
3. Film Insert Door
4. Film Type Switch
5. Right Reel Shaft
Front
Back
Super 8
8mm
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3
4
5
DC 12V
SD
Mini USB Port TV Out Port SD Card Slot Power Port(RCA)
Buttons
Power Main Menu Backward Forward Select/Start/Stop
MENU OK
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Powering on Your Super 8/8mm Scanner
1. Insert an SD card (not included) into the SD card slot at the back of
to scan and save video.
IMPORTANT: Inserting an SD Card after powering on the scanner will cause the scanner to
2. Connect the power adapter into the DC 12V port at the back of the
outlet.
3. Press the button on the scanner to turn it on.
Note: The scanner’s motor will rotate when it is turned on. This is normal.
DC 12V
SD
DC 12V
SD
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Preparing Your Film
1.
2.
8mm Super 8
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3.
4.
5.
Super 8
8mm
Film Route Line
Film Slot
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6.
7.
Selecting Film Type
Super 8
8mm
8mm Super 8
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Adjusting Your Scan Settings
Exposure (Brightness)
IMPORTANT: Exposure can only be adjusted before recording video.
1. You can adjust the exposure by going to Exposure on the main menu.
2. Use the and buttons to change the brightness value between 2.0 (brighter) and
– 2.0 (darker). Note: The default setting is 0.0.
3. Once you have chosen the value, press the OK button.
Sharpness
IMPORTANT: Sharpness can only be adjusted before recording your video.
1. You can adjust the sharpness by going to Sharpness on the main menu.
2. Use the and buttons to change the sharpness to either Low, Medium, or High.
Note: The default setting is medium.
3. Once you have chosen your sharpness, press the OK button.
Frame Adjustment
IMPORTANT: The frame can only be adjusted before recording your video.
You can adjust the frame position by going to Frame ADJ on the main menu.
Use the and buttons to adjust the selected setting. Use the OK button to cycle
MENU button to return to the Scanning Mode
screen.
X – Horizontal
Y – Vertical
W – Zoom
Resetting to Default
If you would like to change all settings (Exposure, Sharpness, and Frame Adjustments) back to
default, go to Default Setting in the main menu and press the OK button.
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