Nikon COOLSCAN LS-10 Assembly instructions

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Nikon®
Coolscan ™
Installation and
Basic Operation
Guide
for
Macintosh™ Nikon®
ELECTRONIC IMAGING

Coolscan™ Installation and
Basic Operation Guide
for Macintosh™

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement for Coolscan
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encour-
aged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation berween the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver
is connected.
4. Consult the.dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Installation Safety Regulation of Coolscan Internal Model
This scanner has been approved by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in the U.S., the
Canadian Standards Association, and as a class B device under Part 15 of the FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) Rules. This unit should only be installed in
equipment that has been approved according
to the same standards.
AC Line Cord
Note that different power cords are needed for different line voltage. If the line voltage is
greater than 230V AC, the plug should be rated for 250V AC and 15A (NEMA 6P-15),
this cord insulation should be at least STY type, and the gauge
of the cord should be at
least AWG 18.
If the line voltage is 115V AC or less, the plug should be rated for 125V
AC and lOA with SVT type resistance for the cord insulation and a gauge
of at least A WG
18, and the cord should meet the safety standards of the country where the unit is used.
When Taking this Product Out of the Country
The use of this product may violate local laws and restrictions in some countries. If this is the
case, Nikon can
not bear any responsibility for any violations resulting from the use of this
product. Note that,
in some countries, this product can be made to conform with regula-
tions through an internal adjustment. Therefore, before taking this product
out of the
country, consult with your Nikon service representative.
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Acknowledgments
Nikon acknowledges with gratitude the contributions of the Design, Planning and
Production Sections
of the Electronic Image Engineering Division ofNikon Corp. and the
Marketing & Development Group at Nikon Electronic Imaging. Nikon Electronic Imaging
would also like to thank
all those who helped test Coolscan and its software.
This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated,
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Nikon Inc.
The accompanying 35mm slide is for instructional purposes only and may not be copied,
reproduced, translated, or converted
to any electronic or machine readable form for any other
usage without prior wri((en consent.
The slide is © 1993, John Harcourt.
Trademark Information
Coolscan TM, Nikon Co ntrol ™, and Coolscan Control™ are trademarks of Nikon Inc.
Nikon
LS-IOTM and Nikon LS-IOE™ are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.
ImageAccess ™ is a trademark ofAXSIOpticai Technology Resource, Inc.
Fractal ColorStudio™
is a trademark of Fractal Design.
Photoshop
TM is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc.
Macintosh
™, PowerBook ™, HDI-30 ™, Quadra ™, IIci™, IIfx TM, IIvx™, IIvi™,
Performa
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P ageN
Centronics TM is a trademark of Centronics.
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PU™ is a trademark of Peripheral Land, Inc.
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DOS TM and Windows™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Syquest™
is a trademark ofSyquest Inc.
America Online™
is a trademark of America Online Inc.
PhotoStyler™
is a trademark of Aldus Corp.
Picture Publisher
TM is a trademark of Micrografx, Inc.
CompuServe™
is a trademark ofCompuServe Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction ..................................................................................................1
Before You Begin ............... .. ............................................................................. .. .......1
About this Manual ................
.. .............................. .. ..................... .. .. ..........................2
Unpacking .................................................................................................................3
Registration ....................................................
.. .. .. ........... .. ....... .. .... .. ..........................3
Software Installation .........
.. ................................................ .. ......................................3
Minimum Macintosh System Requirements ...........................................................
.. .4
Suggested System Configurations ....................................................... .. ..................... .4
Chapter 2 - Setting Up Coolscan ......................................................................................7
The Front Panel .........................................................................................................7
Film Slot ..............................................................................................................7
Focus Wheel .........................................................................................................7
Power/Busy/Error Indicator Light ...
.. ..... .. .. ........................... .. . .. . .. . .. ....................8
The Rear Panel- LS-I0E ...................... .. ...................................................................8
The Rear Panel- LS-I0 ............................................................. ...... ..........................9
Orientation and Placement
of the LS-lOE ................................................................ 10
Proper Orientation ............................................................................................. 10
Proper Placement .................................................................... .. ........ .. ............. .. 11
Transporting Coolscan ............................................................................................. 11
Connecting AC Power to the LS-lOE ..................:...................................................12
Safety Precautions When Connecting AC Power to the LS-l
OE .. ............................ 12
AC Power Safety Precautions -LS-lOE .................................................................... 13
Installation Precautions .. ................. .. .. ..................................................................... 13
General Safety Precautions .......... .. ................... .. ....................................... .. .. .. . .. ...... 14
Operation Precautions .......................................................... .. .................................. 14
Chapter 3 - The SCSI Interface ...................................................................................... 15
System Requirements for SCSI Installation .............................................................. 15
Setting the SCSI ID ................................................................................................. 15
Determining Which SCSI ID Number to Use ....................................................16
Setting the SCSI ID -LS-I
OE .......................................................... .. ................17
Setting the SCSI
ID -LS-I0 .............................................................................. 17
Terminating the SCSI Chain ................................................................................... 18
Terminating the LS-l OE ................................................................. .. .. .. .............. 19
Termination Power ......... .. ......................................................... .. . .. .............. 19
Terminating the LS-I0 .......................................................................................20
SCSI Cables .............................................................................................................20
SCSI Cables Used
With the LS-lOE ....... .. ..........................................................20
SCSI Cables Used
With the LS-I0 ..................................................................... 21
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The Macintosh's External SCSI Co nnector ....................................................... .. .. ...23
The Macin tOsh's Internal SCSI ConnectOr ..... .. ........................................................23
Connecting
to the Internal SCSI Connector .... .. ........ .. .. .....................................24
The SCSI Chain ............................................. .. ... .. . .. .. ..............................................25
Setting Up the SCSI Chain -LS-10E ..................................................
.. ..................25
Co nnecting Two SCSI Devices .............. .. ..........................................................26
Con necting Multi pl e SCSI Devices ....................................................................27
Setting Up the SCSI Chain -
LS- 10 .........................................................................28
Connecting Two SCSI Devices ................
.. .. .......................... .. .................... .. .. .. 28
Connecting M
ul tiple SCSI Devices .. .... .. .......... .. ............ ........ .. .. ........................29
Important Information About the SCSI Interface .......................................
.. ...........30
Chapter 4 - Basic Operation ...........................................................................................33
Introduction ..... .. ......................................................................................................33
F
il m ................ .. ............................... .. .............. .. ....... .. .. .. .. . .. .. ....... .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 33
Slide Mounts .........................................................................................
... ................35
Ha nd li ng the Film ............. .. ........................... .. .. .... .. ........ .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. ...... .. 36
Dust Removal ...........................................
.. .................... .. ......... .. .. .. .. .. ............ .. .36
Stain and Fingerprint Removal .....................
.. .. ........................ .. .... .. .... .. .... .. ......36
Hiding Scratches ........................................................
.. .. .................... .. ..... .. . .. ....37
Finding the Emulsion
Si de of the Film ............ .... .. .... .. .... .. .......... .. .... .. ........ .. .... .. .....37
Slide Orientation ......................................................................................................38
Inserting Slides .
.. .. ..... .. ............................................................................................. 41
Inserting Portrait Orientation Slides .................................................................. .41
Inserting Landscape Orientation Slid es ...............................................................41
Ejecting
Sl i des ............ .. .......... .. ..... .. ...................................................................... .. .42
The Film Strip
Ho lder ................................... .. ....................... .. ............. .. ............ .. .. 43
Positioning the Film in the Holder .....................................................................44
Inserting the Film Strip
Ho lder in the Sca nn er . .. ...... .. ... .. ............................... .. .. 46
Removing the Film Strip
Ho lder ........................................................................47
Focus ............
.. ........................................ .. . .. ...... .. .. .. ................... .. .............. .. . .. ........47
Thickness
of the S li de Mo u nt .. ............................... .. .................... .. ............ .. ......47
The
Mou nt Type ......... .. .. . .. . .. ............... .. .................... .. ......................................48
The Fi lm Location in a Mount ...........................................................................48
Emulsion Side
of the Fi lm ..................................................................................49
Non-flat Film .....................................................................................................49
The Focus Wheel .........
.. .. .......... .. . .. ...................... .. .............. .. ........... ... .. . .... ............50
Calibration ..............
.. ...............................................................................................50
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................51
General Problems ......... .. . .. . .. .... .. . .. .. .. .. ......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ..... .. .. . .. ..........................53
Macintosh-Specific Problems ....................................................................................55
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Coolscan TM 35mm Fi lm Scanner, and wel-
come
to our family of electronic imaging products. We are confident that Coolscan will
meet and exceed the high standard
of quality, reliability, innovative design, and ease of
use which you have come to expect from Nikon.
Before proceeding, make sure that you have read the Open
Me First documents
enclosed with Coolscan, including a packing Check List and important operator safety
precautions.
Before You Begin
The installation procedures for Coolscan are straightforward. The instructions
provided in this manual will lead you through these procedures and have you scanning
within an hour. However, ifyou are
not comfortable mounting hardware into your
compurer, plea
se contact a qualified service person to assist in the installation of your
scanner.
There are two models
of Coolscan. The first is the IS-I0 internalmodel, which is
mounted into your computer just like a floppy disk drive. The other is the IS-I0E
externalmodel, which is a peripheral device and cannot be mounted into your comput-
er.
As you follow the installation procedures in this guide, refer only to the sections
which are appropriate to the Coolscan model you have purchased. In this guide, the
Coolscan internalmodel will always be referred to
as "LS-l0." The Coolscan external
model will always
be referred to as "LS-I0E," in which the "E" designates "external." If
you are unsure of which model you are installing, refer to the sticker on the base of the
scanner, which will indicate either "LS-l0" or "LS-l
OE."
At the time of this printing, optional mounting kits for the LS-l0 are available
from Nikon Authorized Resellers for the following Macintosh CPU's
only.
• Quadra 900/950
• PowerMac 7100
• Quadra 650 (formerly the Centris 650)
· IIvx
• Performa 600
• IIvi
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These mounting kits include faceplate bezel, mounting bracket(s), cables and
installation instructions for the particular model you wish
to match.
The LS-1O can be mounted in any available 5-114" half-height drive bay of the
CPU's listed above. Please consult the installation instructions enclosed with the
mounting kit for your particular cpu. Note that mounting kits for other Macintosh
CPU's
may be available from third-party suppliers. Typically, these are for internal hard
disk installations. These
may be suitable for LS-l0 installations. Consult with your
Nikon Authorized Reseller or Nikon Electronic Imaging
to help make this determina-
tion.
Due to the presence of metallic shielding material, it is not currendy possible to
mount the
LS-IO in the Macintosh Quadra 800/840av without completely remov-
ing the CPU's front faceplate. Custom solutions might be provided bysome tbird-
party companies, but
are not available at the time of this printing.
About this Manual
The function of this manual is to provide both the novice and expert user with
information to successfully install Coolscan. A complete description
of scanner hard-
ware installation and scanner software installation
is provided.
Very important informational items
are printed in boldfaced type with a
triangular alert icon located in the margin.
Following
is a summary of the contents of this manual:
Chapter
One -Introduction· (this chapter) Provides an overview of the
Coolscan documentation package, product registration information, system require-
ments, and information
on backing up the software.
Chapter Two -Setting Up Coolscan • Describes how to set up the scanner,
where to place the scanner, transporting the scanner, and safety notes regarding the
usage and installation
of the scanner.
Chapter Three -The SCSI Interface • Describes the SCSI Interface, including
setting up the SCSI
ID, terminating the SCSI bus, how to connect to the computer
SCSI bus, the SCSI chain, and a general description
of the pro's and con's of the SCSI
bus.
Chapter Four -Basic Operation • Covers the fundamentals
of 35mm film, slide
mounts,
film handling, proper insertion of film in Coolscan, and use of the film strip
holder.
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Troubleshooting • Solutions to problems you may encounter in installing and
operating your Coolscan.
Unpa ck i ng
Again, if you have not done so already, please review the Open Me Firstdocu-
ments enclosed with your Coolscan before proceeding in this manual.
Welcome
back!
By this point you have:
1. Removed all packaging materials from the scanner and the interface kit.
2. Confirmed that you have received
all the parts that you were supposed to by using
the packing Check List.
3. Checked for damage to the scanner caused
by shipping. If you noticed any dam-
age, you have notified the authorized Nikon reseller from whom you purchased the
scanner.
4. Saved
all shipping and packaging materials in case you need to ship the scanner in
the future.
Registration
Completing and returning the enclosed Product Warranty Registration Card is
very important to you. It is the only way that we can ensure that you promptly receive
the latest information and software updates from Nikon.
We feel that it is so important
that
we are offering an added incentive -upon receipt of your completed card, we will
send you Nikon's Guide
to Scanning, free of charge! This is an invaluable comprehensive
manual on scanning and color reproduction. So, please complete the Product Warranty
Registration Card and mail it today!
Software Installation
Installation of the Nikon scanning software accompanying Coolscan is covered in
detail in the companion user manual
Software Reference for Scanners. As is the practice
with any software,
it is strongly advised that you make a complete backup of the
enclosed distribution software diskette and store the original master diskette in a
safe
place. Always work with the backup copies when installing the Nikon software.
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Minimum Macintosh System Requirements
As an absolute minimum, your Macintosh computer system must be configured
with the following components:
• Macintosh family
of computers with SCSI interface
• Macintosh System 6.0.5 or later
• 32-bit Quickdraw (when using models preceding Macintosh IIci)
• 8 Megabytes
of RAM (more recommended)
• 80 Megabyte
Hard Disk (300 MB or more recommended)
• 8-bit display (24-bit true-color display
strongly recommended)
Suggested System Configurations
Following these suggestions will yield the best scanning results:
• Set your disk cache (found in the "Memory" Control Panel in System 7, and in the
Control Panel in System
6) to the minimum setting, as scan times increase if the
RAM cache is set above the minimum. Most imaging applications, including Nikon
Control, have their own method for dealing with images larger then available RAM.
• Virtual Memory, also in the "Memory" Control Panel in System 7, should
be
switched off.
• File Sharing should be switched off. Any extended background operation, such
as
copying large files from your system to another over a network, may cause Coolscan
to 'time out' during operation.
• Allocate at least
80% of your available memory to the application that is hosting
the Nikon Scanner plug-in (see your Macintosh User's Guide if you are are not
familiar with this procedure). Nikon Control requires a minimum of 4 megabytes
of RAM to operate. Adding memory to your system is one of the best investments
you can make to increase overall performance.
• Coolscan will only operate from the SCSI controller that
is part of the main logic
board, also referred to
as the 'motherboard.' Do not connect Coolscan to any third-
parry SCSI controller in an attempt to increase your scanning speed. Nikon's
Marketing & Development Group
is working with a number of third-parry vendors
to gain compatibiliry with such controllers.
The limiting factor is the rate of data
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delivered by Coolscan, not the rate that the SCSI controller card can accept data.
The Nikon Scanner plug-in software will not find Coolscan unless it is connected to
the main SCSI bus.
• For the most pleasing display, set
yo ur "Monitors" Control Panel to the maximum
number
of co lors available. "T housands" or "Millions" of colors will provide an
excellent displ
ay of your image. If your system only supports a maximum of256
colors you will see a 'dithered' image, which looks grainy or speckled. The monitor
setting has no effect on the actual quality
of your image, which is always captured in
24-bit mode (16.7 million colors).
•
Co lor imag es can occupy large amounts of disk space. So, make sure your hard
disk has sufficient free sp
ace to sto re the images yo u plan to scan. You should have
at l
eas t 60 m ega byt es of free sp ace available if yo u plan on maximum resolution
scans.
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Cooiscan
Setting Up Cooiscan
This chapter will introduce you to the main components of the LS-l0 and LS-
IOE models, proper placement of the LS-I OE, safely transporting your scanner, and pre-
cautions for safe operation.
The Front Panel
Let's take a look at Coolscan's front panel, as shown in Figure 2.1. The uncom-
plicated design
of the front panel is indicative of how simple Coolscan is to use. The
front panel of the LS-l0 and LS-l OE is identical. The front panel consists of the film
slot, focus wheel, and power/busy/error indicator light.
Focus Wheel
PowerlBusylE
Indicator LED
ITor
Film Slot
Insert Slide Here
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.CDDl..SCAI'1.
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Figure 2.1 Coolscan's front panel.
Film Slot
~
1 .1
?"-~
The film slot is the opening into which you insert your slides or film strips (using
the supplied film strip holder) for scanning. Slides and film strips are likewise ejected
from the film slot.
A high degree
of care must be exercised with the film slot. Since this opening
allows the film ro enter the scanner, it thus provides access to its delicate instrumenta-
tion.
Never insert any object into the film slot, other than mounted
film or the provided
film strip holder. Flammable materials, metals, water, etc., will cause fire, electri-
cal shock and damage to the unit.
Focus Wheel
The focus wheel is used to fine-focus during scanning operation. This control is
provided because of the wide variety of film and film mounts available, which affect the
focusing function
of the scanner.
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The focus wh eel must be in its center position during power up. T he center posi-
tion is indicated by the black line across the focus wheel being centered in the
vis ible
portion
of the focus wheel.
Power/Busy/Error Indicator Light
The green power/busy/error indicator light has seve ral functions. F ir st, during
power-up it blinks at one-second interv
al s until Coolscan's power-on self-test and auto c-
a1ibration h as completed. Second, after the self-test a nd autocalibration is complete, the
li g ht stays on constantly, indicating that Coolscan is ready to scan. Third, during scan-
ning, the light
wi ll blink at two-second intervals, indicating that the scanning operation
is in progress. Lastly, the li gh t will blink rapidly if an error is detected, in which case the
scanner will either recover on its own,
or may have to be powered off and back on to
effect a reset.
To s umm ari ze:
Power-up: LED blinks at 1 seco nd intervals
Coolscan is ready: LED is on constantly
Coolscan is scanning:LED blinks at 2 second intervals
Error condition: LED blinks rapidly
If you are installing an LS-IO model, please proceed to the section "The Rear
Panel- LS-IO."
The Rear Panel - LS-l OE
The rear panel of the LS-l OE is shown in Figu re 2.2. Note that there are five
items of interest on the rear panel. The se are the AC power switch, AC power connector,
the two SCSI connectors, the SCSI termination power switch, and the SCSIID switch.
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SCSI Termination
Power Switch
-----------------~
AC Power Switch --+MrrT.=;::w~rr;;;;;:;;;;~;;;;~;;;;:;;;;:l}~2~1
<iJ. ~:::::::::::::::::::::::::V
~~
SCSI
AC Power Connector
SCSI Locking Clips -------.J
SCSI Connectors -----------.J
SCSI LD Switch -----------------/
Figure 2.2 Coolscan's rear panel -LS-lOE.
The AC power switch and AC power connector should be familiar to yo u. The AC
power switch
is used to turn power to the scanner on and off. The AC power connector
receives the female end
of the AC power co rd.
The three SCSI-related items on the rear panel will be explained in detail in the
next chapter,
"T he SCSI Interface."
Please proceed to the section "Orientati on and Placement of the LS-I0E."
The Rear Panel - LS-l 0
The rear panel of the LS-l0 is shown in Figure 2.3. Note that there are three
items
of interest on the rear panel. These are the DC power connector, SCSI connector,
and configuration DIP switch.
ector
ion
SCSI Pin I
SCSI Conn
Configurat
DIP Switch
IO-Pin Con
DC Power nector Connector
1 1== =1
I \ I
I
'"
II ~.I~ ........ ·· .... · ...... ·\~I ~ tffA>j~ I
..... . ........................
I
L..LJ
Figure2.3 Cool sca n's rear panel- LS-IO.
The configuration DIP switch is shown in Figure 2. 3. In almost all cases, the fac-
tory default settings of these switches will be proper for your installation. The default
settings for the configuration
DIP switch block are shown in Table 2.l.
The significance of the SCSI connector, DC power connector, and the configura-
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tion DIP switch is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 3, " The SCSI Interface." For
now, note that the scanner
is set at the factory to SCSI 10 #5 and to termination OFF.
Disregard the IO-pin connector at the bottom-left side
of Figure 2.3. This connector is
not used when installing the LS-l0 in a Macintosh.
DIP Switch Default
Usage
1 (Down)
On SCSI 10 bit 0 = 1
2 (Up)
Off SCSI 10 bit 1 =0
3 (Down)
On SCSI 10 bit 2 = 1
4 (Up)
Off SCSI Termination = Off
Table 2.1 Factory default settings for configuration DIP switch block.
Please proceed to the section "Transporting Coolscan."
Orientation and Placement of the LS-l OE
Proper Orientation
The following guidelines and precautions should be adhered to when deciding on
orientation
of your LS-l OE.
Let's take a look at Coolscan, as shown in Figure 2.4. Although Coolscan can be
oriented on either of its sides, it is strongly recommended that you orient Coolscan on
its base, or feet, to ensure that it won't fall down. In this orientation, the "Nikon
Coolscan" label on the front panel will read properly.
Figure 2.4 LS-IOE, properly oriented.
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Proper Placement
The following guidelines and precautions should be adhered to when deciding on
placement
of your LS-lOE:
1. Place Coolscan near the computer so that the maximum suggested SCSI cable
length
(6 feet) is not exceeded.
2. Place the scanner so that it is easy to reach.
3. Coolscan should
be placed on a flat, stable surface, free from vibration.
4. Keep the scanner away from damaging liquids by locating it away from sinks,
coffee pots, etc.
5. Protect Coolscan from dampness, high humidity, and excessive dust or smoke.
Dust and smoke, in particular, can cause undesirable effects on the scanner's optical
systems, requiring extensive cleaning and maintenance to correct.
6. Avoid locations where a sudden change in temperature might cause condensation
inside the scanner.
7. Protect the front
of the scanner from direct sunlight or bright lights.
8. Avoid places with extremely hot or cold temperatures (below
10 degrees Celsius
or above 35 degrees Celsius).
9. Avoid placing
Coo lscan near heat sources.
10 . Avoid any physical shocks to the scanner. Do not store the unit where it will be
subject to vibration.
11. Avoid placing Coolscan too close to other peripherals, and make sure there
is
sufficient air circulation on all sides of the scanner.
Transporting Coolscan
The following guidelines and precautions should be adhered to when transporting
your Coolscan:
1. Always use the original packaging materials.
2.
If the original packaging materials are un avai lable, use appropriate packaging
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materials for precision instruments. If you are shipping your Coolscan back to
Nikon, Nikon will not be responsible for dam ages incurred due to improper packag-
mg.
3. The focus wheel must be turned all the way downward to the end of its travel
before shipping.
4. Pay special attention to the air or courier service to ensure that they can properly
handle this precision instrument.
If you are installing an LS-IO, please proceed to the section "Installation
Precautions."
Connecting AC Power to the LS-l OE
The sca nner's AC power cord is a standard three-wire grounding plug. This plug
will fit only a grounded AC outlet. Intended
to be a safery feature, the grounding connec-
tor should not be defeated. Additionally, an electronic surge protector is highly recom-
mended.
Safety Precautions When Connecting '
AC Power to the LS-l0E
The following precaurions should be complied with when connecting AC power
to the scanner:
1. Always use a proper power source of 115VAC or 230V AC, 50 to 60 Hz.
2.
Do not hold the cord itselfwhen plugging or unplugging the AC power. Hold
the plastic portion
of the connector itself rather than pulling on the cord.
3. If yo u lose the supplied power cord, use an appropriate replacement that is subject
to the voltage
of the power source, using the following guidelines:
•
If a 230VAC power source is used, make sure that the plug is rated at 250V AC,
15A (NEMA 6P-16).
•
If a 115VAC power source is used, the plug must be rated at l20V AC, lOA.
• The gauge of the cord must be at least 18 gauge (remember, the smaller the gauge,
the thicker the wire. For example,
18 gauge is thicker than 20 gauge).
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• The cord must be approved by the safety regulations of the countty where it is
used.
• A
p ~ operly grounded three-conducror AC power source is required in order to
reduce electrical noise and the possibility
of electrical shock.
Ae Power Safety Precautions - LS-l OE
The following safety guidelines should be adhered to concerning AC power and
Coolscan:
1. Once the AC power source is turned off, either through the Coolscan power
switch or other AC power switch, wait at least 5 seconds before powering on again
to ensure the proper power-up sequence.
2.
Don't unplug the AC power cord from the AC source or from the Coolscan AC
power connector while the Coolscan AC power switch
is on. To be completely safe,
don't unplug any other peripheral while Coolscan is powered on.
3. Do not move Coolscan while its power
is on.
4. Never disassemble the scanner. It
is very dangerous to touch the devices inside
the unit due to high voltages, and there are no user serviceable parts inside. Such
action may
be a violation of your Nikon Limited Warranty, and would render the
warranty null and void.
Installation Precautions
The following guidelines should be observed when installing Coolscan:
1. Make certain that power to all instruments directly connected to Coolscan (via
SCSI)
is turned offbefore beginning the installation. This includes the AC power
switch on Coolscan (LS-10E only).
If you are installing an LS-1 0, there is no AC power switch since it relies on the
Macintosh's power. Therefore, make sure that the Macintosh's power
is off.
2.
Turn offthe power to all peripherals connected to the computer (display, printer,
etc.).
3.
If your Macintosh has a key-lock facility, turn the key to the unlock position.
4. Unplug the AC power cable
to the Macintosh.
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