Minolta SC-100 User manual

INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Slide Feeder SC-100.
The Slide Feeder SC-100 is designed for use with the Minolta Dimâge Scan Multi
scanner and allows you to automatically feed and continuously scan up to 50
mounted slides at one time.The Slide Feeder can be used with either the
Dimâge Scan Multi utility software, TWAIN driver, or plug-in and allows you to
select the file destination.
Before using the Slide Feeder, please read this instruction manual thoroughly. It
is also necessary to read the Accessory Information section in the scanner’s
software instruction manual.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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To avoid fire or electric shock:
• Do not expose this unit to liquids.
• Do not insert metal objects into this unit.
•Do not attempt to disassemble this product. Take the
product to a Minolta Service facility for repairs.
If there is smoke, a strange smell, or any other unusual
conditions, shut down and unplug the unit, then contact a Minolta
Service Facility.
CAUTION
Unexpected damage may occur if this unit is left unattended near
young children.
Please read and understand each caution before using this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1
For Proper and Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2
Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4
Attaching the Slide Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
Recommended Slide Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading Slides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Detaching the Slide Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing Jammed Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Care and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Indicator Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

NAMES OF PARTS
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Slide-feeder cover
“IN” column
“OUT” column
Mount cover
Pressure bar
Indicator lamp
Power switch
Inside the Mount Cover
Transport Unit
Spring

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Holding screw
Contacts
Holding screw
Holding screw
Slide carrier

ATTACHING THE SLIDE FEEDER
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1. Remove the connector
cover from the top of
the scanner.
2. Press the power
switch to turn the
scanner on.
• Set-up will begin.
• The green indicator
lamp blinks slowly
while the scanner is
busy setting-up.Wait
until the lamp turns
off.

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3. Insert the slide carrier
into the film-slot in
the direction
indicated by the white
arrow on top of the
carrier.
• Do not insert the slide
carrier at an angle.
• The slide carrier is
included in the slide-
feeder package.
4. Gently push the
carrier into the
scanner until the
insertion mark is
aligned with the film-
slot door.
• The slide carrier will
be automatically
guided in past the
mark.

ATTACHING THE SLIDE FEEDER – CONT’D
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5. Shut down the
computer, then turn
the scanner off.
• Always be sure the
scanner is off when
attaching and
detaching the slide
feeder.
6. Attach the slide feeder
to the scanner by
lining up the
scanner’s connector
with the contacts on
the slide feeder.
• Push the slide feeder
straight down so the
contacts are fully
inserted into the
connector.The two
pegs on either side of
the slide feeder’s
contacts should fit into
the notches on the
scanner.

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7. Tighten the holding
screws on both sides
of the slide feeder,
then tighten the
holding screw on the
top of the scanner.
• Tighten the holding
screws by pressing
and turning.
8. Press the power
switch on the front of
the slide feeder to
turn the scanner on.
• Set-up will begin.
• The indicator lamp on
the front of the slide
feeder will blink slowly
while the scanner is
setting up. Wait until
the indicator lamp on
the front of the slide
feeder glows.
9. Turn on the computer.

RECOMMENDED SLIDE MOUNTS
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Some slide mounts are not recommended for use in the slide feeder. Jamming is
likely to occur with the following slide mounts.
The Slide Feeder can load
approximately 50 mounted slides
(1.6mm thickness).The number of slides
that can be loaded depends on the
thickness of the slide mounts. Slide
mounts should be between 1 – 3mm
thick and have a flat, even surface on
both the top and bottom.
Mounts with indentations on the surface,
such as for labels or slots where film is
to be inserted.
Mounts with rounded edges.
Mounts with rough, uneven edges or
surfaces.
Max. thickness: 3mm
Remount slides if the mount is damaged or coming apart.

LOADING SLIDES
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1. Lift the cover.
2. Raise and hold the pressure
bar on the “IN” column.

LOADING SLIDES – CONT’D
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3. Insert the slides emulsion side
down. Make sure the slides are
oriented vertically, as shown.
• See the “Film Emulsion” section
in the hardware instruction
manual that accompanied the
scanner.
• Do not fill the slide feeder past
the fill line.

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4. Gently close the slide feeder
cover.
• Once the slide feeder is loaded,
follow the slide feeder scanning
procedure as explained in the
Accessory Information section
of the software instruction
manual.
• The slides are scanned starting from the bottom of the “IN” column stack to
the top. Once a slide is scanned, it is automatically transported to the “OUT”
column.
• Do not open the slide-feeder cover while the slides are being scanned.

DETACHING THE SLIDE FEEDER
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1. Quit all applications, then shut down the computer.
2. Press the power
switch on the slide
feeder to turn the
scanner off.
• Always be sure the
scanner is off when
attaching and
detaching the slide
feeder.

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3. Loosen the holding
screws on the sides
of the slide feeder,
then loosen the
holding screw on the
top of the scanner.
• Turn the screws until
they spring out of the
socket.
4. Gently lift the slide
feeder straight up
from the scanner.

DETACHING THE SLIDE FEEDER – CONT’D
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5. Press the power
switch on the scanner
to turn the scanner
on.
• Set-up will begin.
• The green indicator
lamp will blink slowly
during set-up.Wait for
the indicator lamp to
turn off.
The slide carrier will
automatically eject
partway, then stop.
Remove the carrier.
• Wait for the indicator
lamp to turn off before
removing the carrier.

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6. Replace the connector
cover.

REMOVING JAMMED SLIDES
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3. Open the slide-feeder
cover.
1. Quit all applications, then shut down the computer.
2. Press the power
switch on the slide
feeder to turn the
scanner off.
• Always be sure the
scanner is off when
removing jammed
slides.
Occasionally a slide will not move through the slide feeder properly and will get
jammed.When a slide gets jammed, simply remove the slide following the
procedure below.

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4. Remove the slides
from both the “IN”
and “OUT” columns.
5. Remove the mount
cover.
• Grasp the mount
cover, pressing firmly
on the front and lift.

REMOVING JAMMED SLIDES – CONT’D
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6. If the visible portion of
the slide carrier is not
flush against the front
edge of the slide
feeder, gently pull it
so it is flat against the
edge.
7. Remove the metal
spring.