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i Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual 1. E2 Browser Functions Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual
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ii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Cautions • The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission isprohibited. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change withoutnotice. • We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should youfind any ...
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iii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Indication The indications in this manual signify important safety precautions. In order to use this product safely, please read every section where theseindications are placed before beginning operation, this product. Theseindications are also placed i...
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iv Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RadioFrequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reason...
Page 7 - Notice for customers in Canada; ATTENTION; Notice for customers in European countries; ACHTUNG
v Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Notice for customers in Canada This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadianinterference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouil...
Page 8 - Safety Precautions; When using a power voltage of more than AC 125V:
vi Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Safety Precautions To ensure safe and proper use of the LS-4500AF, and to prevent problems,please take special note of the following points: • Be sure to use an AC100V-120V/AC 200V - 240V, 50/60Hz powersupply. The power cord should be changed to suit the...
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vii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual • When plugging in or unplugging the power cord, be sure to touch onlythe plug. • Do not pull or bend the SCSI cable, as this can cause the cable to break. *The shape of the plug dependson the country of use.
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viii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual • Do not connect or remove peripheral equipment while the power is on. • Do not unplug the power cord while the power is on. • Do not move the unit while the power is on. • Once the power has been turned off, wait at least five seconds beforeturning on...
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ix Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual • Do not subject the unit to any strong shocks. This can cause breakageand failure. • Do not place heavy objects (weighing 11lbs (5kg) or more) on the unit. 11 lbs
Page 12 - If You Notice Anything Abnormal; Do not store or use where:
x Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual If You Notice Anything Abnormal If you notice any unusual noise, odor or smoke, switch the unit off immedi-ately and disconnect the power cord and the SCSI cable. Contact yourretailer or Nikon sales representative in your country. Storage and Operating Lo...
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xi Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual • The Unit is exposed to direct sunlight. • The atmosphere is excessively dusty.
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xii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual • The Unit may be subjected to excessive vibration or physical shocks. • The Unit is exposed to noise from other equipment nearby. Leave sufficient space around the unit to ensure that the ventilation slotsare not blocked. Blocking these slots may cause...
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xiii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Precautions When Inserting the Film Holder Caution On no account put your fingers inside the door of the film loading slot, asthey may be caught and injured by the internal mechanism. Achtung Wegen Einklemm- und Verletzungsgefahr durch die interne Mech...
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xiv Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual When Taking the Unit Out of The Country The use of this product may violate local laws and restrictions in somecountries. If this is the case, we cannot assume any responsibility forviolations resulting from the use of this product.
Page 17 - xv; Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction; Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
xv Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied orreproduced by means of a scanner may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not ...
Page 18 - xvi; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio; Contents
xvi Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual Contents Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............................... iv Notice for customers in Canada .............................................. v Notice for customers in European countries ..........
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xvii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual 3. Parts Identification ........................................................ 8 3.1 Main Unit ................................................................................. 8 Front panel ..............................................................
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xviii Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User’s Manual 7. Replacing the Lamp .................................................... 37 8. Transportation ............................................................. 41 Procedure for Locking before Transportation ........................ 41 9. Technical Tips ...
Page 21 - We hope that you will find this manual helpful.
1 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 1. Overview 1. Overview Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF. Thismanual describes the procedures for unpacking, setting up, and connectingthe scanner, with emphasis on hardware use and cautions. Please read this manual thoroughly to ...
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2 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 1.1 Features The LS-4500AF is an advanced type of film scanner capable of scanning 4x 5 inch and 120/220 formats, including 6 x 4.5, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 9, (color/monochrome, negative/positive) at high speed and high resolution. • Basic resolution: Loaded w...
Page 23 - Operating Environment
3 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 1.2 Operating Environment When installing the unit, leave space around and above it to ensure smoothoperation. Please refer to the drawing below for the amount of space to beprovided. Since an air inlet and a vent are provided on the side and rear of the ...
Page 24 - Inspection
4 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 2. Before Operation 2.1 Inspection Inspect the package to see whether any damage has occurred duringshipment. If there is any damage to the package, please contact yourretailer directly and do not unpack the unit. 2.2 Accessories The following items are i...
Page 27 - Cleaning the Unit; Please observe the following points:
7 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 2.3 Cleaning the Unit When carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning, ensure that novolatile liquids such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner come into contact withthe LS-4500AF as this may cause a failure, fire, or electric shock. Please observe the foll...
Page 28 - Main Unit; Front panel; Parts Identification
8 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 3. Parts Identification 3.1 Main Unit Front panel Lamp Replacement Cover ERROR LED BUSY LED POWER LED Ventilation Slots Power Switch Film Loading Slot Eject Button 3. Parts Identification
Page 29 - The film holder is inserted here.
9 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Power Switch: Directly turns the AC power on/off. Eject Button: Functions include ejecting film, moving thestage lock position. Film Loading Slot: The film holder is inserted here. Ventilation Slots: Since air is drawn in through these slots, make sure th...
Page 30 - Rear panel
10 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual VentilationSlots SCSI ID Switch SCSI Connector AC Inlet Loching Screw Rear panel Fan 3. Parts Identification
Page 35 - Before Connection; Make sure that the PC is powered off before installing the SCSI
15 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 4. Connecting the LS-4500AF 4.1 Before Connection Before connecting the cables, confirm that the power of all devices,including the computer system and the LS-4500AF, is turned off. For an IBM PC/AT or compatible in which a SCSI board has not beeninstall...
Page 36 - Connecting the Power Cord; The power source must be grounded.
16 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 4.2 Connecting the Power Cord Before connecting the power cord, confirm that the unit's power switch isin the off position. Insert the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC inlet locatedon the rear panel, then insert the plug into the AC powe...
Page 37 - Connecting the SCSI Cable
17 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 4.3 Connecting the SCSI Cable Before connecting the SCSI cable, confirm that every SCSI device, includ-ing the computer system, has been turned off. Connect the unit to the computer using the SCSI cable. After attaching theconnector, be sure to lock it i...
Page 38 - The SCSI cable used for SCSI connection should be of high-imped-
18 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual If the unit is the only connected SCSI device, or if the unit is connected atthe end of the SCSI chain, attach a terminator (terminal resistance) to theother SCSI connector. At this point, remove the terminator of the otherSCSI device that has been place...
Page 39 - If LS-4500AF is connected at the end of the SCSI chain; to the SCSI connector of other SCSI device.; If LS-4500AF is connected between the other SCSI devices; nected at the end of SCSI chain.
19 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual SCSI Chain Connection with Other Devices If LS-4500AF is connected at the end of the SCSI chain; • Connect the 50-pin full pitch connector of the SCSI cable to the SCSIconnector located on the rear panel of the unit, and insert the other end to the SCSI ...
Page 40 - Remarks; termination at one end of the chain.
20 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Remarks • The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be connected to onecomputer is eight. In the case of a host computer with a built-in SCSI hard disk or built-in CD-ROM, note that SCSI ID numbers have beenpre-assigned for the host CPU and the SCSI de...
Page 41 - Setting the SCSI ID; SCSI ID
21 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 4.4 Setting the SCSI ID The SCSI ID for the LS-4500AF is set at “5” when the unit is shipped. Ifother SCSI devices are connected to your computer, make sure that theSCSI ID for the LS-4500AF is different from those assigned to other SCSIdevices. SCSI ID ...
Page 42 - Turning on the Power
22 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 5. Operation 5.1 Turning on the Power Before turning on the power, confirm that the locking screw is loosened. Turn on the power of peripheral SCSI devices (including the LS-4500AF)first, and then turn on the host computer's power. As soon as the power i...
Page 43 - Do not turn off the power while the unit is scanning or operating.
23 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Remarks • When turning the power off, first turn off the host computer, then theperipheral SCSI devices, in order (in the reverse order to that in which the power was turned on). • After turning the power off, wait at least five seconds before turning on...
Page 44 - Inserting and Ejecting the Film Holder; Inserting the Film Holder; Insert the film holder, in which the film has been set, into the film; keinen Fall die Finger in die Tür des Filmladeschlitzes bringen.; Attention
24 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 5.2 Inserting and Ejecting the Film Holder Inserting the Film Holder • Insert the film holder, in which the film has been set, into the film loading slot in the front panel of the unit, in the direction of the arrow.When the film holder is correctly set ...
Page 45 - The LS-4500AF does not perform automatic ejection when a scanning
25 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Ejecting the Film Holder • When the Eject button on the front panel of the unit is pressed, the film holder will be ejected. You can then remove the holder from the slot byhand. • When using driver software which has an eject function, the film holdercan...
Page 46 - Usable Film; film. Select the appropriate holder for the film to be used.; Using the FH-45 for Sheet Film; Place the film in the holder on a dust-free surface.; Using the Film Holder
26 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 6. Using the Film Holder 6.1 Usable Film • Transparent film of both negative and positive types can be scanned. • A variety of film holders are provided for different types and sizes of film. Select the appropriate holder for the film to be used. Note: T...
Page 47 - Confirm that the mask corresponds to the size of the film to be
27 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Step 1 Slide the sliding spring catch forward, and carefully raise the frame holdingthe upper glass plate. The frame supports itself in the upright position.Remove the film if scanning has been completed. Upper GlassPlate Sliding SpringCatch Mask Note: C...
Page 50 - When rotating large-sized film, the length may exceed 5 inches, and
30 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Step 4 The arrow indicates the scanning direction. Set the image angle by rotatingthe turntable. For fine adjustment, refer to the angle index marked on the edge of theturntable. The index may not match over the entire circumference. Arrow Turntable Note...
Page 51 - Using the FH-351 for Mounted Film; The maximum thickness of the mounted film is 3mm.
31 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 6.3 Using the FH-351 for Mounted Film When scanning a mounted film, the FH-351 can be used. • The maximum thickness of the mounted film is 3mm. • The flatness of the film depends on the condition of the mount. If there is any problem with the flatness, u...
Page 53 - If there are fewer than four images to be scanned, add dummy films.
33 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual When a mount is set in the tray for four frames, first slide the sliding springcatch and carefully open the mount holding plate. The frame supportsitself in the upright position. If there is any mount for which scanning hasbeen completed, remove it. Put ...
Page 54 - Using the FH-356 for Strip Film; The maximum size of the strip film that can be scanned is six frames.
34 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 6.4 Using the FH-356 for Strip Film When scanning a 35mm strip film, the FH-356 can be used. • The maximum size of the strip film that can be scanned is six frames. • The maximum number of strip films that can be scanned is three. • The number of screens...
Page 57 - Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power and unplug the power; Replacing the Lamp
37 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 7. Replacing the Lamp Note the following before replacing the lamp in case that the lamp is out oforder. • Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power and unplug the power cord. • After the power cord has been unplugged, wait for approximately 15 minut...
Page 58 - Pull the knob on the inner cover to open the inner cover.
38 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Step 2 Pull the knob on the inner cover to open the inner cover. Step 3 Remove the metal clip securing the lamp, then press down the lamp holderlever to remove the lamp from the holder. 7. Replacing the Lamp
Page 61 - Remove the film holder by means of a normal eject operation.
41 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 8. Transportation When transporting the unit, first remove the film holder following theprocedure below. Move the stage to the position for transportation at therear of the unit, fasten the locking screw, and pack using the originalpackage box and packin...
Page 62 - Mechanism
42 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 9. Technical Tips on the LS-4500AF When operating the LS-4500AF, knowing the mechanism and operation ofthe unit will help to avoid problems and assist you in successfully scanningimages. The fact is, however, that the performance of the LS-4500AF largely...
Page 63 - The film is inserted from the front, moved in sequence and scanned.; Input; The LUT also provides for black tuning and white tuning.
43 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual The film is inserted from the front, moved in sequence and scanned. The LS-4500AF is a scanner of light source color switching type, filmmoving type, and surface sequence type. The machine has two optical systems, and scanning of both 4 x 5 inch filmand ...
Page 68 - Causes the scanner to memorize the characteristics of
48 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual ASCII commands The LS-4500AF has a function which interprets and executes ASCIIcommands. This function is not usually needed for application software.However, if a problem occurs, we may ask you by telephone or fax to takea simple troubleshooting measure...
Page 69 - Scanning cannot be performed.; release the lock following the directions in this manual.
49 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual 10. Troubleshooting If something unusual should occur during operation of the scanner, refer tothe software manual and the troubleshooting section below. Scanning cannot be performed. • Did you release the transportation locking screw? When the unit issh...
Page 70 - Is the lamp lit? Look through the fan slots in the rear panel to check; Poor image quality; Is the film loaded properly?
50 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual The recognition operation has been performed, but the result-ing images are totally dark or completely black. • Is the lamp lit? Look through the fan slots in the rear panel to check whether the lamp light goes out when a scanning operation is per-formed...
Page 71 - Appendix: Specifications
51 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Appendix: Specifications Film used: Transparent film Scanning method: Planar scanning, film moving type Sensor: 5,000 pixel CCD linear sensor Lamp: 12V 20W Halogen lamp Color separation: Surface sequence 3-pass method (red, green, blue optical filter) Sc...
Page 72 - Scanning times for reference:; Approx. 120 seconds in normal mode
52 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Scanning times for reference: Standard film (maximum transparent densityabout 0.2), 3 colors, landscape 35mm film1,800dpi, 2250 x 1500 (10.1MB) Approx. 90 seconds in high quality modeApprox. 60 seconds in normal mode 3000dpi, 3900 x 2600 (30.4MB)Approx. ...
Page 73 - Index
53 Nikon Film Scanner LS-4500AF User's Manual Index A A/D 43AC Inlet 10, 11 Accessories 4Angle index 12 ASCII commands 48 B Before Operation 4 BUSY LED 8, 9 C Cleaning the Unit 7 connected at the end of the SCSI chain 19connected between the other SCSI devices 19 Connecting the LS-4500AF 15Connectin...
