Nikon 5000ED - Manual

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1 Introduction ............................................................ 2 Parts of the Scanner ............................................... 3 Precautions for Use................................................. 5 Before You Begin This chapter describes the conventions used in this manual, the...

2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLSCAN fi lm scanner. This manual is for use with both the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and the COOLSCAN V ED. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to fi nd the information y...

3 Parts of the Scanner Parts of the Scanner Front View SUPER COOLSC AN 5000 ED / COOLSC AN V ED 1 2 3 4 1 Status LED Scanner status is indicated as follows: Status LED Scanner status On No operations in progress. Film and adapters can be inserted or removed. Blinks (about 1.5 × /s) Scanner busy. Do ...

4 Rear View SUPER COOLSC AN 5000 ED COOLSC AN V ED 6 7 8 9 6 Film gate (5000 ED only) This gate is used with the SA -30 roll - fi lm adapter (available separately for the 5000 ED). 7 USB interface connector The square USB cable connector is in -serted here. 8 AC connector The female end of the AC po...

5 Precautions for Use Precautions for Use Observe the following precautions to ensure that the scanner always produces the best pos -sible results. Check the status LED • Do not turn the scanner off or insert or remove fi lm or adapters while the status LED is blinking.• Do not use other USB devices...

7 Setup and Scanning Guide ..................................... 8 Installing Nikon Scan .............................................10 Installing the Scanner ........................................... 20 Setup This chapter contains all the information needed to set up the scanner for use, includi...

8 SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED / COOLSCAN V ED Install software ( 10 –19 ) Imaging applica - tion (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) CD -ROM C D -R O M C D -R OM CD -R O M C D -R O M Nikon View CD -ROM C D -R O M C D -R OM CD -R O M C D -R O M Nikon Scan 4 Computer Setup and Scanning Guide Setup and Scanning Guide T...

9 Choose an adapter ( 25) and insert fi lm ( 28 –29) 35 - mm slide MA -21 slide - mount adapter 35 - mm fi lm in strips of 2– 6 frames SA -21 strip - fi lm adapter Scan images ( 30 –36) • Specify the fi lm type and color model ( 31) • Preview images ( 32–33) • Flip and rotate images ( 33) • Select t...

10 Installing Nikon Scan Installing Nikon Scan Nikon Scan software (provided) is required to control the scanner. The installation instructions that follow are divided into Windows and Macintosh sections. Windows Turn the computer on and wait for Windows to start up. Before continuing with installat...

14 12 Click Finish 13 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer. Once the computer has restarted, take a few minutes to view the ReadMe fi le, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Windows) Insert the Nikon Sc...

15 Macintosh Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. Before continuing with installation, make sure that:• The scanner is NOT connected • No other applications (including anti - virus software) are running• The computer satisfi es the following system requirements: CPU Power PC G3 or later...

18 12 Click Quit Click Quit to exit the installer. 13 Restart the computer Click Restart to restart the computer. This completes installation of Nikon Scan. 10 Select Apple RGB In the Windows Color Space Wizard, select Apple RGB (recommended) and click OK . For more information on color- space profi...

20 Installing the Scanner Installing the Scanner Step 1 — Choose a Location Choose a fl at, stable location close to the computer. Installing the Scanner Do NOT install the scanner where other objects would block its vents or where it would be exposed to:• direct or refl ected sunlight• condensation...

21 Step 2 — Connect the Power Cable 1 Make sure the power switch is in the “off” position Off position On position 2 Connect the power cable Connect the power cable as shown and plug the scanner into a general - purpose house -hold outlet. SUPER COOLSC AN5000 ED COOLSC AN V ED Shape of plug varies w...

22 Step 3 — Connect the USB Cable 1 Make sure that the scanner is off 2 Connect the USB cable Connect the USB cable provided with the scanner as shown below. Connect the scanner directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. Connecting the USB Cable Connect the fl at c...

23 Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On .............................. 24 Step 2 — Insert an Adapter ................................... 25 Step 3 — Open the Scan Window ......................... 26 Step 4 — Insert Film ............................................... 28 Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color...

24 Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On Step 1 — Turn the Scanner On Before turning on the scanner for the fi rst time, make sure that Nikon Scan is installed on the computer and that the power and USB cables are connected. For information on installing Nikon Scan and connecting the cables, see “Setup” ( 7)...

25 35 - mm slides (one slide at a time) MA -21 slide mount adapter 35 - mm fi lm in strips of two to six frames SA -21 strip fi lm adapter Step 2 — Insert an Adapter Step 2 — Insert an Adapter The adapters provided with the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED can be used to scan 35 - mm fi lm m...

26 Step 3 — Open the Scan Window Step 3 — Open the Scan Window The scanner is controlled from the Nikon Scan scan window. 1 Choose the application in which pictures will be displayed After scanning, pictures can be displayed either in Nikon Scan or in a third - party applica -tion such as Adobe Phot...

27 The scan window will open. “Nikon Scan Is Unable to Find Any Active Devices” If the message shown at right is displayed when the scan window opens, check that the scanner is connected and turned on and that the status LED is not fl ashing. If the scanner is connected to a Win -dows computer, chec...

28 Step 4 — Insert Film Step 4 — Insert Film Insert fi lm as shown. SA -21 strip fi lm adapter Hold the fi lm lightly between thumb and forefi nger with the refl ective base up and the matte emulsion surface down. The fi lm will be fed into the adapter automatically when inserted a short distance. M...

30 Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model Step 5 — Choose a Film Type and Color Model The steps that follow involve the controls in the Nikon Scan scan window. The names and functions of the controls in the scan window are described below. 2 10 8 1 Control area ( 41) Contains frequently used sc...

31 Option Positive Use with Use with most makes of positive slides and reversal fi lm. These fi lms have a black fi lm base, and the im -age in each frame appears in its actual colors. Neg (Color) Use with color fi lm nega -tives. Color negatives can be identifi ed by their or-ange - tinted fi lm ba...

32 Step 6 — Preview Step 6 — Preview The SA -21 strip fi lm adapter can be used to perform a “batch scan” on multiple images. Se -lect the frame or frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer. The MA -21 Slide - Mount Adapter Because the MA -21 scans slides one at a time, there is no need to sele...

33 4 Click the Preview button A preview will be displayed in the preview area. Preview button If multiple frames are selected, additional frames can be previewed by clicking the thumbnails in the thumbnail drawer. Rotating and Flipping Images The Layout Tools palette in the Tool Chest ( 44) contains...

34 2 Select the Crop Tool Step 7 — Select a Crop Step 7 — Select a Crop To scan only part of an image into the host application, use the Crop Tool in the Layout Tools palette to select the desired area. This selection is referred to as a “crop.” 1 Open the Layout Tools palette Click the triangle nex...

36 Step 8 — Scan and Save Step 8 — Scan and Save 1 Click the Scan button Click the Scan button to begin scanning the crop selected in the preview area. Progress is shown in the progress win -dow ( 43). Batch Scans If multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail drawer ( 32), clicking the Scan butto...

37 2 Select the save command To save the image in the active window, select Save or Save As… from the File menu in the host application ( 26). If Nikon Scan is being used as a “stand -alone” application under Windows, the image in the active window can also be saved by clicking the (“Save”) button i...

38 The SA -21 Lock Mechanism If the scanner is turned off with fi lm still in place, the adapter lock mechanism ( 29) will prevent the SA -21 from being removed. Before attempting to remove the SA -21, turn the scanner on and wait for the fi lm to be ejected automatically. Attempting to remove the a...

39 The Scan Window ................................................. 40 The Tool Chest....................................................... 44 Nikon Scan This chapter provides a brief overview of the Nikon Scan software that controls the scanner. For more informa -tion, see the Nikon Scan Referenc...

40 The Scan Window The Scan Window The parts of the scan window are identifi ed below. Control area ( 41) Progress window ( 43) Preview area ( 43) Thumbnail drawer tab ( 43) Scan button ( 42) Preview button ( 42) Information panel ( 42)

41 1 Eject button Ejects fi lm from multi -frame adapters such as the SA -21. In the case of the op -tional SF -210 slide -feeder adapter for the 5000 ED, clicking this button ejects the current slide and feeds a new one. This button can not be used to eject slides from the MA -21. 2 Autofocus butto...

42 The Information Panel 1 Orientation Shows the orientation of the image in the preview area, refl ecting any fl ips or rota -tions that have been performed. 2 Dimensions / fi le size Lists the width and height of the current selection (in pixels) and the size of the fi le that would be produced if...

43 The Thumbnail Drawer Tab Click this tab to open the thumbnail drawer. If multiple frames are selected, the selected images can be scanned in a single batch. This is called a “batch scan.” The Progress Window The progress of preview and scan operations is shown in this window. The current task (ac...

44 The Tool Chest The Tool Chest To display or hide the Tool Chest, click the Tools button in the control area of the scan window. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD). Select the portion of the image that will be scanned, choose a focus point, or rotate and fl ip images...

46 10 Scan Image Enhancer Perform automatic brightness, color, and contrast adjustment. 11 Scanner extras Control features specifi c to the type of scan -ner currently connected.• Multi Sample Scanning (5000 ED only) Use this feature to reduce noise. • Scan Bit Depth Choose a bit depth of sixteen (5...

47 Optional Holders and Adapters........................... 48 Maintenance ......................................................... 52 Troubleshooting.................................................... 56 Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film ............ 58 Film Feed Errors (SA -21) ................

48 Optional Holders and Adapters Optional Holders and Adapters The following adapters and holders are available for the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED: Adapter Film 49, 50 –51 FH -3 F ILM H OLDER Use with MA -21 slide - mount adapter to scan 35 - mm fi lm (in strips of 1– 6 frames) IA -20 ...

49 Specifi cations FH - 3 S TRIP F ILM H OLDER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED) Operating mode Can be used with MA -21 in both horizontal and vertical installations Size and weight 262 × 4.7 × 50.5 mm /10.3 ˝ × 0.2˝ × 2.0 ˝ (W × H × D), 40 g /1.4 oz. (approx.) Film 35 - mm negatives or positives (color o...

50 FH - 3 Film Holder The FH -3 allows strips of 35 - mm fi lm up to six frames in length to be scanned in the MA -21 slide - mount adapter. The FH -3 can be used to scan fi lm that can not be scanned in the SA -21, either because it is only one frame long or because it has excessive curl or damaged...

51 2 Insert the FH - 3 The direction of insertion depends on which of the two apertures in the metal cover contains the frame to be scanned; refer to the illustration below (arrows indicate direction of insertion). Slide the holder in until it stops. Inserting the Holder 1 Insert the MA -21 slide - ...

52 Maintenance Maintenance Caring for the Scanner Storage When the scanner is not in use, replace the MA -21 or SA -21 in the adapter slot and turn the scanner off (be sure to remove any optional fi lm holders from the adapter fi lm slot). If the device will not be used for a prolonged period, unplu...

53 Transport Before transporting the scanner: 1 Remove the adapter from the adapter slot. 2 Turn the scanner on. 3 Wait until the status LED stops blinking. 4 Turn the scanner off. 5 Insert the MA -21. 6 Disconnect the power and interface cables. 7 Repackage the scanner in the original packing mater...

54 4 Open the roller frame Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame. Opening the Roller Frame Stop when resistance is felt. Attempting to force the frame open past this point could damage the adapter. Caring for the SA -21 Strip - Film Adapter Storage When the adapter is removed from t...

55 5 Clean the rollers Using a dry cotton swab or a swab that has been lightly dampened with water and wrung out, clean the rollers while turning the toothed wheel slowly in either direction with the ball of your thumb. Excessive force or the use of a screwdriver or other rigid object could damage t...

56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the scanner fails to function as expected, check the problems described below before con -sulting the original retailer or Nikon service representative. For more information on solving the problems listed here, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column. ...

58 Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film This section details how to alter long or damaged fi lm strips so that they can be scanned in the SA -21. Strips of 35 - mm fi lm that can not be scanned in the SA -21 even with alteration can be scanned in the MA -21 usi...

59 Problem Solution Additional perforations along one edge of fi lm. Insert fi lm in direction shown. Film is more than six frames long. Cut fi lm into lengths of two to six frames (cut fi lm straight across, being careful not to cut across per-forations), or use optional SA -30 roll fi lm adapter (...

60 Film Feed Errors (SA -21) Film Feed Errors (SA -21) If fi lm jams in the SA -21, the scanner status LED will fl icker on and off about fi ve times a second. Normally, the fi lm will be ejected automatically. If the scanner fails to eject the fi lm, follow the instructions below. 1 Release the ada...

61 5 Remove the adapter cover Adapter cover 6 Position fi lm at either end of the adapter If neither end of the fi lm is visible, rotate the toothed wheel until one end pro -trudes from the adapter. Toothed wheel 7 Open the roller frame Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame. Opening...

62 Uninstalling Nikon Scan Uninstalling Nikon Scan Before Nikon Scan can be reinstalled or a new version installed, the existing version must be removed from the computer (uninstalled). The instructions that follow are divided into Win -dows and Macintosh sections. Export Settings Before uninstallin...

65 Custom Install (Macintosh Only) Custom Install (Macintosh Only) The Macintosh version of Nikon Scan offers a custom install option that can be used to install selected program components as described below. 1 Display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog After quitting any applications that may be ru...

66 Checking Device Registration (Windows Only) Checking Device Registration (Windows Only) The fi rst time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan, Windows will “register” the scanner with the Device Manager. If the computer fails to detect the scanner or the scan...

70 Supplied Adapters MA -21 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Operating mode Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations Size and weight 71.7 × 59 × 158.3 mm /2.8 ˝ × 2.3 ˝ × 6.2˝ (W × H × D), 100 g /3.5 oz. (approx.) Film Mounted 35 - mm slides (1.0 –3.2 mm thick, 49 –50.8 mm wide) SA -21 S TRIP...

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