Kodak 6B7198 manual Introduction and Overview, Product Description, How the Scanner Works

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1 Introduction and Overview

This chapter includes:

•product description

•features and benefits

•equipment overview

•recommended configuration for host computer

•film sizes

Product Description

With the Kodak Professional HR 500 Plus Film Scanner and the Kodak Professional HR Universal Film Scanners, you can quickly generate high- resolution digital images from photographic negatives and positives.

You can digitally capture images and store them in files up to 128 MB (format dependent) in size. The scanner is capable of variable magnifications from 0.5 to 2.0.

The new DIGITAL ICE technology corrects blemishes and defects on negatives and reduces your post-print retouching time.

With the HR 500 Plus Film Scanner, you can use films ranging from 35 mm to 70

mmwidths, including 46 mm width film and the 120 series formats, with up to 90 mm frame lengths.

With the HR Universal Scanner, you can use all film formats, from 35 mm to 70

mmwidths, including 46 mm width film, the 120 series formats, and 4 x 5 sheet film, with up to 125 mm frame lengths.

How the Scanner Works

The image on the film is focused onto a Charged Coupled Device (CCD) that has three parallel linear rows of light-sensitive elements, one row for each color. Each of these lines is exposed to a corresponding line of image on the film. The time to expose each line properly is controlled electronically and is a function of the:

•sensitivity of the CCD

•amount and spectral distribution of light from the light source

•lens aperture

•magnification factor

After the exposure, the data from the photosensitive sites on the CCD is transferred to readout registers for each line, where it is then shifted out and digitized one pixel at a time. While the data is shifted out, the next set of lines is exposed.

The film is moved to expose a new line of the image for each set of lines read from the CCD. This motion is precisely controlled to ensure that the aspect ratio of the image is not changed and that the colors align correctly when the data is recombined to correct for the distance between the sensor rows.

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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 LabelMechanical Hazard Symbol Warranty InformationWarranty Period Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations Kodak Service AgreementsContents Contents About This Guide Using This GuideAbout This Guide Product Description Introduction and OverviewHow the Scanner Works Features and Benefits Action or Condition Need to Calibrate? Focus? Before You BeginFront View Equipment OverviewRear View Host Computer Hardware Requirements Recommended Configuration of the Host ComputerRecommended Software 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 Setting the Scan Parameters Setting the Magnification and Calibrating ScannerOperating the Scanner Selecting the Negative or Positive Balancing FilterRed 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 Shutting Down the Scanner FocusingScanning a Single Frame 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 Cleaning the Lens Cleaning ProceduresMaintaining the Equipment Cleaning the Light Bar Replacement ProceduresReplacing the Lamp 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 Latching the Gate Actuator Latching and Unlatching the Gate ActuatorUnlatching 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