Hasselblad X5 - Manuals

A   Power cable socket Connect the power cable into this socket. B   FireWire interface sockets Socket for FireWire cable (max. 6 m) for computer con- nection. The second socket allows connection to another device (hard disk, printer etc.) in the FireWire chain. C   CCD housing Movable platform hold...

  Setting up the scanner Environmental requirements  Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements: • Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans - for best results, work in a c...

Operating instructions 1. It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have been properly installed. 2. If not already done, lower the feed table A to normal position. 3. Press the red power button F on the front of the scanner to switch it on. The green light G starts flashing. This means ...

lines printed on the holder to line up the image. Handle the clear plastic layer only by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Curl the plastic layer back and slip the front edge into Flextight’s foil holder. 9. Lay the top layer of the holder down flat over the original. • For the reflective holder, not...

  Calibrating the scanner The Flextight X5 scanner requires two types of calibration The Flextight X1 only requires one:• Both scanners require focus calibration. Focus calibration adjusts the positioning of the scanners’ optics for each zoom level. If your scans appear unfocused or are slightly the...

  Focus calibration The Flextight scanner uses an adjustable zoom and focus mechanism to optimize its scanning resolution for each of the original formats it can handle. If you suspect your scans are not as sharp as they should be, then you may need to calibrate your scanner. Note that you must not ...

  White calibration for reflectives  The Flextight X5 scanner uses a white reference to make sure that all elements in the scanner’s CCD react consistently to light brightnesses. The scanner has been calibrat- ed at the factory, and the calibration data is stored in the scanner’s flash PROM. As the ...

  The light tubes  The Flextight X5 contains two light tubes: one for illuminating reflective originals from above, the other for shining light through transparencies from below. The Flextight X1 has only one light tube for transparency scanning.NOTE! The two lamps are of different types and are not...

  Cleaning the external surface of the scanner  The external surface of the scanner can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Be careful not to allow any moisture inside the scanner or on any of the connectors. Do not use alcohol or other solvents.   Disposal  If you need to dispose of the scanner, it must ...

  FCC Notice  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thi...