Page 2 - Contents; Troubleshooting
Page 3 - Cautions; Trademark Information; Symbol
- 3 - Cautions Cautions • The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is pro- hibited save in cases in which Nikon’s prior permission hasbeen obtained. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • Nikon has made every effort to produce a perfect manual, b...
Page 4 - CAUTIONS; Modifications; A SCSI cable is provided only with scanners sold in the; Notice for customers in Canada; CAUTION; Notice for customers in European countries; ACHTUNG
- 4 - Cautions Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-tion against harmfu...
Page 5 - Safety Precautions; Use an appropriate power supply; At voltages of more than AC 125V:; Connect the scanner to ground; • The scanner and all devices to which it is connected must be
- 5 - Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Observe the following safety precautions when installing andoperating the LS-30: • Do not allow your fingers, hair, or clothing into thefilm insertion slot Do not insert your fingers, hair, or clothing into the filminsertion slot on the front of the scanne...
Page 6 - When handling the power and SCSI cables
- 6 - Safety Precautions • When handling the power and SCSI cables Unplug the power cable by pulling on the plug, not on thecable itself. Pulling directly on the cord could result in dam-age that could cause fire or electric shock. • When connecting or disconnecting the SCSI cable, handle the cable ...
Page 7 - Do not disassemble
- 7 - Safety Precautions • Do not disassemble The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage.Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fire or electricshock. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office forinspection or repair. • Do not modify Do not modify the equipment. Doing so coul...
Page 8 - Keep clean; • Exposing the scanner to volatile substances such as alcohol,; When not using for an extended period; If You Notice Anything Abnormal; Continued use could cause fire or electric shock.; attempt
- 8 - Safety Precautions • Keep clean Use a dry cloth to remove any dirt from metal sections ofthe scanner and their surroundings. Using the equipmentwhen dirty could cause fire. • Do not place foreign objects inside the scanner Do not allow foreign objects of any kind into the unit. Ifflammable obj...
Page 9 - Installation and Storage; Do not store or use where:; • the temperature is above 35
- 9 - Safety Precautions Installation and Storage To prevent fire or malfunction, follow the precautions givenbelow when operating or storing the scanner. When not inuse, cover the scanner appropriately to protect it from dust. Do not store or use where: • the temperature is above 35 ° C (95 ° F) or...
Page 12 - Overview
- 12 - Overview Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS-30 scanner for 35mm and IX240 film. The LS-30 film scanner offers high speedand high resolution, making it ideally suited to the creation ofhigh-quality images for desk-top publishing, design, and multi-media production. Removable mo...
Page 13 - Parts and Accessories: What’s in the Box; Parts and Accessories; What’s in the Box; Users in the United States
- 13 - Parts and Accessories: What’s in the Box Parts and Accessories This chapter introduces the parts of the LS-30 and lists theitems packaged with the scanner or available for purchaseseparately. It also lists the requirements for the computersystem that will run the scanner. What’s in the Box Pu...
Page 14 - Parts and Accessories: Options; Optional Accessories; Macintosh; Windows; • 23 MB or more free hard disk space (100 MB or more is
- 14 - Parts and Accessories: Options Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional adapter wasavailable for the LS-30: IA-20 adapter for IX240 film System Requirements To install and run the driver software for the LS-30, your com-puter system must meet the requirements listed...
Page 15 - Parts and Accessories: Parts
- 15 - Parts and Accessories: Parts Parts of the LS-30 Power on/off switch Vents MADE IN JAPAN 1 0 0 0 9 8 S C S I S C S I SCSI NB TERMINATOR OFF ON 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 100–240V~0.3–0.2A50/60 Hz AC connector Terminationon/off switch SCSI IDselectionswitch Holders for locking screws Female half-pitch 50-...
Page 16 - Parts and Accessories: Status LED; The scanner’s status is shown by the LED on the front panel.; The LED may sometimes blink erratically, but this does
- 16 - Parts and Accessories: Status LED Status LED The scanner’s status is shown by the LED on the front panel. When the status LED is on and glowing steadily (READY): the power is on but no operation is being performed.Adapters can be exchanged and film inserted. If the com-puter to which the scan...
Page 17 - Setup; Installation
- 17 - Setup Setup This chapter explains how to set up your scanner and connectit to a computer. Before using your scanner, you will need tocomplete the following steps:• select a suitable location for the scanner• remove the transport locking screws• connect the power and SCSI cables• set the SCSI ...
Page 18 - the unit and 10 cm (4; When installing the scanner on its base; The scanner must be installed with its feet down,
- 18 - Setup: Installation The scanner has feet both on its base and on one side, makingit possible to place the scanner either on its base or on its side.When installing the scanner, leave enough space free for ease ofoperation. There should be at least 5 cm (2 ″ ) of space above the unit and 10 cm...
Page 20 - Setup: Connecting the Power Cable; Connecting the Power Cable; • The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be
- 20 - Setup: Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the Power Cable Before connecting the power cable, confirm that the scanner isoff and that the transport locking screw has been removed fromthe adapter slot. The scanner is off when the end of the powerswitch marked “0” is down. Attach the female e...
Page 21 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable; Connecting the SCSI Cable; Do not attempt to connect the scanner to your
- 21 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable Connecting the SCSI Cable Communication between your computer and the LS-30 relieson the Small Computer System Interface, or SCSI, standard.For connection to the scanner and other SCSI devices, a SCSIcontroller must be installed in your computer. While Macinto...
Page 23 - When the scanner is the last device in the chain; Set the terminator switch on the rear of the scanner to ON.; Do not touch the
- 23 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable SCSI devices cannot be connected while the power is on.Before connecting the scanner to the SCSI chain, be sure thatthe computer and all other devices in the chain, including thescanner, are off. How the scanner should be connected to thechain depends on wheth...
Page 24 - If the last device in the chain has an unused SCSI connec-; When the scanner is between other devices; Set the terminator switch on the rear of the scanner to OFF.; Do not touch the connector pins with your fingers
- 24 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable Connect a second SCSI cable to the other of the two connec-tors on the rear of the scanner, then connect the other end ofthe cable to another SCSI device. Confirm that the last devicein the chain is terminated. Other SCSI device Terminator MADE IN JAPAN 1 0 0 ...
Page 25 - SCSI Connection Checklist; before connecting the scanner.; Setting the SCSI ID; Assigning the same ID to two different devices
- 25 - Setup: Connecting the SCSI Cable ✔ SCSI Connection Checklist • Turn off the computer, the LS-30, and all SCSI devices before connecting the scanner. • Be sure that the devices at both ends of the SCSI chain are terminated. If the host computer is a Macintosh, the chainwill already be terminat...
Page 26 - Setup: Setting the SCSI ID
- 26 - Setup: Setting the SCSI ID To change the scanner’s ID, turn the scanner off. Then, using ascrewdriver, turn the dial on the back of the scanner to choosea new ID. MADE IN JAPAN 100098 SCSI SCSI SCSI NB TERMINATOR OFF O N 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 Note: The LS-30 conforms to Level 1 of the SCAM (SCSI Co...
Page 27 - Using the Scanner: Turning the Scanner On; Using the Scanner; User’s Guide; Turning the Scanner On
- 27 - Using the Scanner: Turning the Scanner On Using the Scanner This chapter covers basic scanner operations, from turning thescanner on to replacing adapters and inserting and removingfilm. Actual scanning is outlined in the User’s Guide and de- scribed in more detail in the software reference m...
Page 28 - Using the Scanner: Inserting and Removing Adapters; • Wait until the status LED glows steadily or the scanner is off; LIDE; Inserting slides
- 28 - Using the Scanner: Inserting and Removing Adapters ✔ Cautions • Wait until the status LED glows steadily or the scanner is off before inserting or removing adapters. Do not replaceadapters while the scanner is operating. • If an adapter does not slide in smoothly, remove it from the adapter s...
Page 30 - The best possible results can be achieved only with clean
- 30 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Landscape (wide) slide Do not insert slides with the longer side of the aperture facingthe scanner. The scanner will be unable to scan the edges ofthe film. Note: The best possible results can be achieved only with clean slides. Before...
Page 32 - is provided to scan 35 mm film in; Step 2—Place film in the holder
- 32 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Using the FH-2 to scan strip-film The SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER is provided to scan 35 mm film in strips of from two to six frames. The SA-20’s automatic feedand eject mechanisms however require film that is flat, cutstraight across ...
Page 33 - Step 3—Close the FH-2
- 33 - Using the Scanner: Using the MA-20 S LIDE M OUNT A DAPTER Step 3—Close the FH-2 Close the FH-2, keeping the ends of the black lower and upperholders aligned. Fasten the snap on the FH-2 and fit the ends ofthe upper and lower holders together. Step 4—Choose the frame to be scanned The MA-20 ca...
Page 36 - Inserting film
- 36 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Inserting film To scan a film strip, grasp the film gently by the sides and slide itinto the adapter’s film slot a short distance. The adapter’s feedmechanism will be activated and the film will be fed into thescanner automatically. As ...
Page 37 - What to do if film jams in the adapter; scribed in the following section.; When no film is visible in the film slot
- 37 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER ✔ Cautions • Do not attempt to insert film while scanning is in progress. • Do not remove the adapter or turn the scanner off when there is film in the adapter. Use the driver software pro-vided with your scanner to eject the film. • Do...
Page 38 - Step 3—Remove the film
- 38 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Step 3—Remove the film The jammed film will be visible in the feed mechanism at therear of the adapter. Grasp the film gently by both edges andpull it slightly upwards, being careful not to damage the film. Free the end of the film at t...
Page 39 - Cleaning the strip-film adapter
- 39 - Using the Scanner: Using the SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Cleaning the strip-film adapter It is strongly recommended that you clean the SA-20 periodi-cally to prevent dust from damaging the film. If the film to bescanned is of particular value, it is recommended that you cleanthe adapter immed...
Page 40 - Using the Scanner: Using the IX240 Film Adapter; Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown below.
- 40 - Using the Scanner: Using the IX240 Film Adapter Inserting film IX240 film must be developed before it can be scanned. Todetermine whether a roll of IX240 film has been developed,examine the end of the film cartridge where its current status ismarked. If there is a white square showing in the ...
Page 41 - Removing; Removing Film; Turning the Scanner Off
- 41 - Using the Scanner: Using the IX240 Film Adapter ✔ Cautions • The latch button will lock when film is fed from the cartridge into the scanner. Do not attempt to open the latch until thefilm has rewound or been ejected as described in “ Removing Film ,” immediately below. • Do not remove the ad...
Page 42 - Maintenance: Cleaning; Maintenance; Cleaning; • Do not use water or a volatile liquid such as alcohol, benzine,; Storage
- 42 - Maintenance: Cleaning Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean, store, and transport theLS-30. Cleaning Before cleaning the scanner, turn it off and unplug the powercord. Remove adapters from the scanner before cleaning them.The exterior of the adapters and the front of the scanner are...
Page 43 - Maintenance: Transport; Transport; Do not transport the scanner without first locking
- 43 - Maintenance: Transport Transport The LS-30 is for use only in the country of sale. Nikon will notbe held responsible for consequences resulting from use over-seas. The scanning mechanism must be locked in its home position fortransport within the country. To return the scanning mechanismto it...
Page 44 - Problem: the status LED does not light; Checklist; Problem: the scanner will not scan; SCSI checklist
- 44 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you should encounter problems with your scanner, check thefollowing before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa-tive. If the problems occurred during scanning, you may wish torefer to the software reference manual for advice on trouble-shooting scann...
Page 45 - erties
- 45 - Troubleshooting • If you are using an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, has your SCSI board or PCMCIA card been tested and approvedby Nikon?A list of Nikon-approved SCSI adapters is provided sepa-rately. If your adapter is not on this list, you may need topurchase and install a Nikon-approved ad...
Page 46 - Problem: the quality of scanned images is poor
- 46 - Troubleshooting Problem: the scan window controls are grayed out ora “no adapter” or “no media” error appears whenyou attempt to scan an image using Nikon Scan Check that there is an adapter in the device and that it is fullyinserted in the adapter slot. The scanner will not recognize theSA-2...
Page 47 - Specifications
- 47 - Specifications Specifications LS-30 Film: 35 mm filmPositive and negative film, both color andmonochrome, may be used. Film may bemounted as 35 mm slides (mounts must be1.0 mm–3.2 mm thick) or strip film of up tosix frames. IX240 film cartridge (with optional IA-20adapter for IX240 film) Scan...
Page 48 - Operating mode: Connected directly to the connector at rear
- 48 - Specifications SA-20 S TRIP F ILM A DAPTER Film: 35 mm film strips of two to six frames (filmmust be flat or curl towards the emulsionsurface not more than 3 mm, be free fromadhesive tape, have all perforations intact, andbe cut straight across) Operating mode: Connected directly to the conne...
