Pana-Vue Pana-Scan APA125 User manual

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Table of Contents
1. Precautions ............................................................... 2
2. Preparation................................................................ 6
zParts included in Package .............................. 6
zLocation of Parts............................................. 7
zInstalling the Battery Pack .............................. 9
zCharging the Battery Pack………………...... 10
3. Placing Film / Slides Into the Holder ....................... 12
4. Using the Pana-Scan Scanner................................ 13
5. Playback Mode........................................................ 19
6. Delete Mode ............................................................ 21
7. Transferring from SD Card to Computer................. 23
8. Viewing Images on TV……………………………..... 24
9. For iPad and Tablet users........................................29
10. Editing the Pictures……...…………………………….30
11. Appendix………………………………………………..37
zSpecifications................................................ 37
zIcons & Indicators ......................................... 38
zPC System Requirements.............................39
12. One Year Limited Warranty.......................................40

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Thank you for purchasing the Pana-Vue ®Pana-Scan ™
Stand-Alone Slide and Film Scanner. You can now quickly
and easily convert your treasured slides and negatives
into digital images. You’ll be able to edit, crop and
enhance your pictures, view, save, organize, and print
them. You can easily share these memories with friends
and family via email, CDs or DVDs, and watch them on a
TV.
Pana-Vue products have been helping people enjoy,
share and preserve their photographic slides, negatives
and prints for more than a half-century
Please take a moment to read through this manual. It will
help you get the best results from your Pana-Scan, and
make your photographic memories even more enjoyable
than ever.
1. Precautions
Before using The Pana-Vue Pana-Scan Stand Alone
Slide and Film Scanner, please read and understand the
safety precautions described below. Always make sure
that the Pana-Scan Scanner is operated correctly.
•Never operate the Pana-Vue Scanner inside an
aircraft or anywhere else where the operation of
such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the
risk of serious accident.

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•Do not try to open the case of the Pana-Scan or
attempt to modify the Pana-Scan in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of
electric shock when exposed.
Maintenance and repairs should be performed only
by authorized service providers.
•Keep the Pana-Scan away from water and other
liquids. Do not use the Pana-Scan with wet hands.
Never use the Pana-Scan in the rain or snow.
Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric
shock.
•Keep the Pana-Scan and its accessories out of the
reach of children and animals to prevent accidents
or damage to the Pana-Scan.
•If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from
the Pana-Scan, unplug the USB cable from your
computer immediately. Take the Pana-Scan to the
nearest authorized service center for repair. Never
attempt to repair the Pana-Scan on your own.
•Use only the recommended power accessories. Use
of power sources not expressly recommended for
the Pana-Scan may lead to overheating, damage to
the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other
hazards.
•Turn off the Pana-Scan when not in use.
•Disconnect the Pana-Scan from your computer’s
USB port when not in use.
•The Pana-Scan may become slightly warm during
use. This does not indicate a malfunction.
•If the exterior of The Pana-Scan needs cleaning,
wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

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FCC Notice
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
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, it may
cause harmful interference to radio communication.
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 reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment on
then off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following suggestions:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the distance between the Pana-Scan and
the receiver.
zConnect the equipment to a different power outlet
other than the one where the receiver is connected.
zConsult an experienced television or radio
technician for help.

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CAUTION
To comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must
only be installed on computer equipment certified to
comply with the Class B limits.
This unit may contain a microcomputer for signal
processing and control function. In very rare situations,
severe interference, noise from an external source, or
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely
event that this should happen, turn off the Pana-Scan,
remove battery, wait at least five seconds, and re-install
battery then turn it back on again.

2. Preparation
Parts included in package
Pana-Scan Scanner QuickGuide CD
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35mm Negative Holder 35mm Slide Holder
Cleaning brush
AC adapter USB cable TV cable Lithium battery
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
110 Instamatic Negative Holder 126 Instamatic Negative Holder
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Location of Parts
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35mm Negative Holder
35mm Slide Holder
Note: We strongly recommend using the supplied cleaning
brush or a clean, dry, non-alcoholic cotton swab to insert into the
Pana-Scan Film / Slide Holder Slot and clean the glass surface
periodically to produce a clear image. Please make sure your
film negatives, mounted slides and holder trays are clean before
inserting into the Pana-Scan as well. Dust or dirt from the
negatives, slides, and holder trays will affect the quality of your
scannedimages.
*Sold separately
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Installing the Battery Pack
1. Open the battery compartment cover by lightly
pressing and sliding it back.
2. Insert the supplied battery. Make sure the battery
label is facing upwards and the (+ and -) ends of the
battery match to the polarities indicated in the battery
compartment as shown.
3. Snap the cover back into place.
Battery power status
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Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase
and therefore needs to be charged before use. If the
battery charge becomes low while you are using the
Pana-Scan, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as
possible.
1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment
(see page 9)
2. You may charge the battery in 2 ways:
(a) Plug the USB mini B of the supplied USB cable to
the USB port of the Pana-Scan, and plug the other
USB end into the USB port of your computer.
Please charge the battery at least 5.5~6 hours prior
to your first use.
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(b) Plug the USB mini B of the supplied AC adapter to
the USB port of the Pana-Scan, and plug the
adapter into the power outlet.
Please charge the battery at least 2.5~3 hours
3. A Red LED will light during charging. When the
battery pack is fully charged, the red LED light will
turn off and you may disconnect the charger.
Status LED:
Red: The Pana-Scan is OFF, the battery is charging.
Purple: The Pana-Scan is ON, with USB or AC adapter
connected.
Blue: The Pana-Scan is ON, and is being powered
from the battery, or no battery is installed &
scanner is running on external AC adapter or
USB cable from computer.
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3. PlacingFilm/SlidesIntotheHolder
5. Keep the glossy side of the negatives/slides facing up.
Open the slide or negative holder as Illustrated.
5. Put up to 3 slides, or strip of negative film into holder
as shown.
5. Close the holder and please make sure the holder
closes securely.
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4. UsingthePana-ScanScanner
1. Insert SD card into the SD card slot first.
2. Press Power button to turn on the Pana-Scan.
Press Power button to turn off when the Pana-Scan
is not in use.
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3. Insert the loaded film/slide holder properly into the
slot matching the ▲ or ●sign shown on the
Pana-Scan and the film holder.
IMPORTANT: INSERTING HOLDERS INCORRECTLY
MAY DAMAGE YOUR PANA-SCAN
(Insert through right entrance – match ▲on holder with
▲on Pana-Scan)
(Insert through left entrance – match ●on holder with ●
on Pana-Scan)
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You can position the film by moving the film holder
left or right. The film holder can be moved in both
directions.
Make sure your picture is in the rectangular white
frame of the LCD. Improper alignment of the picture
may result in the black edges of the film holder
appearing in the scanned image.
You may crop away the black edges later with
software. (Please refer to page 32 - Editing the
Pictures Section 1.4 - Crop)
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4. To select film type on the screen.
Press Film Type Button for selection.
35mm positive (slide)
35mm negative
35mm black & white
110 negative
126 negative
Note: Improper selection of Film type may yield poor
results
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5. Press Copy Button to convert picture to Digital
Image.
NOTE: To get the best Digital Image wait for the image
display on the LCD screen to adjust the brightness
until it becomes stable. It normally take 3~4 seconds,
depending on the exposure of your film.
Note: To save power, the Pana-Scan will automatically go
into a sleep mode if you do not use it for 3 minutes.
To “wake up” the Pana-Scan, press any one of the
buttons.
If the Pana-Scan is dormant for more than 6 minutes
it will turn off automatically.
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6. Moving the film holder for next image.
7. The exposure of the Pana-Scan is set automatically.
Sometimes you may want to adjust the exposure
manually:
Press EV/Delete button to adjust the expose value.
Press Up or Down Button to adjust the exposure
compensation from +2EV (Lighter) to -2EV (Darker)
in 0.5 increments. The amount of compensation is
shown at the bottom of the LCD.
EVAdjustment +EV▲– EV ▼
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5. PlaybackMode
1. Press Playback Button to playback Digital image.
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2. Press UP button ▲to see next image.
Press DOWN button ▼to see previous image.