Kodak 6B7198 manual About This Guide, Using This Guide

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About This Guide

This User’s Guide for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL HR 500 Plus Film Scanner and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL HR Universal Scanner includes procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the scanner. It also includes an appendix for the optional Long Roll Accessory.

This guide is intended for personnel who operate the scanner. It assumes you have a basic knowledge of computer operations and film scanners.

Using This Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction—product description, features and benefits, equipment overview, and recommended configuration

Chapter 2 Connecting and Operating the Scanner—connecting the scanner to the host computer, starting up the scanner, preparing to scan an image, performing a scan and shutting down the scanner

Chapter 3 Validating the Scanner—instructions for using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM) and Adobe PhotoShop software to validate that the scanner functions properly

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Equipment—procedures to be done by the person in your lab who is responsible for maintenance of the scanner

Appendix A Using the Service and Assembly Module (SAM)—an overview of using SAM for validating the scanner and for other user functions

Appendix B Ordering Accessories and Supplies—includes descriptions and order numbers for scanner accessories and supplies

Appendix C Scanner Specifications—includes space, electrical, and environmental requirements for the scanner

Appendix D Using the Long Roll Accessory—instructions for installing and using the (optional) Long Roll Accessory with the scanner

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Contents Plus and Universal Film Scanners Kodak Professional HRPage Kodak Professional May Regulatory Information Electrical Hazard Symbol Hot Surface Symbol Fuse LabelWarranty Repair Coverage Warranty InformationMechanical Hazard Symbol Warranty PeriodLimitations Kodak Service AgreementsContents Contents About This Guide Using This GuideAbout This Guide How the Scanner Works Introduction and OverviewProduct Description Features and Benefits Action or Condition Need to Calibrate? Focus? Before You BeginRear View Equipment OverviewFront View Recommended Software Requirements Recommended Configuration of the Host ComputerHost Computer Hardware Requirements Film Holders Provided with the Scanner Film SizesPreparing the Host Computer Connecting and Operating the ScannerConnecting the Scanner Changing the AC Input Voltage Setting and the Fuses Fuse arrow Fuse in holder Close the AC input module Attaching the Cables Placing the Empty Film Holder in the Film Holder Guide Starting Up the Scanner SystemPowering up the Scanner and the Host Computer Selecting the Negative or Positive Balancing Filter Setting the Magnification and Calibrating ScannerSetting the Scan Parameters Operating the ScannerRed handle is in NEG position Preparing a Carded Negative Placing a Negative or Mounted Slide in the Film HolderPreparing a Mounted Slide Preparing an Uncarded NegativePlacing the Film Holder in the Scanner Scanning a Single Frame FocusingShutting Down the Scanner Connecting and Operating the Scanner Validating the Scanner Starting the SAM Software Validating the Scanner Select a Chosen Magnification Click Do Magnification Setting the MagnificationCalibrating the Scanner Select Save image to file Making a Test ScanMm double Autofocusing Checking the Scan Scanning the ImageSet Depth to 16 Bits Set Byte Order to IBM PC Maintaining the Equipment Cleaning ProceduresCleaning the Lens Replacing the Lamp Replacement ProceduresCleaning the Light Bar Leads Replacing the Round Balance Filters Replacing the Square IR Filter Maintaining the Equipment Appendix a Using the Service and Assembly Module SAM Backing Up Scanner Files Installing the Service and Assembly Module SAM SoftwareUsing Operations May Performing the Functions on the Mag/Focus Tab Setting the MagnificationPerforming an Autofocus Setting Image Processing Parameters Calibrating the Scanner Using the Capture TabScanning the Image Data Setting the Scan AreaUsing the Miscellaneous Tab Backing Up and Restoring Files Using the Service and Assembly Module SAM Accessories Appendix B Ordering Accessories and SuppliesSupplies Available AccessoriesSite Specifications Appendix C Scanner SpecificationsScanner Specifications Appendix D Using the Long Roll Accessory Downloading the Software and Firmware from Installing the Software for the Long Roll AccessoryUpgrading the Scanner’s Firmware Using the Long Roll Accessory Overview of Parts Installing or Removing the Long Roll AccessoryPreparing the Scanner for the Long Roll Accessory Mounting screws Connector Guide pins Attaching the Long Roll Accessory to the Scanner Alignment block Dowel pin Long Roll Accessory Rear mounting Unlatching the Gate Actuator Latching and Unlatching the Gate ActuatorLatching the Gate Actuator 120/220 Installing the Aperture PlateTo avoid dropping the screws inside the scanner Removing the Long Roll Accessory from the ScannerPunch Sensors Setting the Punch Reader Height for the Current Film SizeAdjusting the Core Locator Height on the Spindle Loading and Threading Film Threading the Film Setting the Punch Reader Height Click Load Film 120/220 Installing the Adjustment ToolVisually Checking the Punch Reader Height Adjusting the Punch Reader Height Preparing and Loading the Film Appendix D-1 Calibrating the Sensor OffsetsSetting the Lens Magnification Set the Line Offset y to Set Pixel Summing to None Type -1 in the First Punch Number field Locating the First Punched FrameUsing the Long Roll Accessory Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Sensor Offsets Set Position Button Increments to 0.05 inches Using the Long Roll Accessory Recording the Highest Numbers on the LEDs Appendix D-2 Determining and Setting the Trigger PointsDetermining the Right Trigger Point Determining the Left Trigger PointSetting the Trigger Points at the Scanner Appendix D-3 Maintenance Cleaning the Punch Readers Cleaning the Rollers On the Film Controls window, click Stop Resetting the Sensors to the Factory Values Appendix D-4 Initial Setup of SensorsProgramming the Left Sensor Programming the Sensors for the Long Roll AccessoryProgramming the Right Sensor Appendix D-5 Table of Scan Area Values Punching Appendix D-6 Film Splicing and Editing GuidelinesNumerics IndexIndex Index Index