Nikon Photo Scanner 5000ED User Manual
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35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner  
35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner  
User's Manual  
Manuel de I'utilisateur  
Manual del Usuario  
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Before You  
35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner  
35mm/APS(IX240) Film Scanner  
Begin  
Setup  
Basic Scanning  
Nikon Scan  
Technical  
Notes  
User's Manual  
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Product Documentation  
The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Be sure to read all  
instructions thoroughly.  
Quick Start Guide  
The Quick Start Guide provides a quick introduction to installing the  
Nikon Scan driver software for the scanner, inserting film, and mak-  
ing a simple scan.  
User’s Manual (this manual)  
This User’s Manual provides detailed instructions for installing and  
using a SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED film  
scanners.  
Nikon Scan Reference Manual/ The Nikon Scan Reference Manual provides complete information  
Easy Scanning Guide  
(on CD)  
on Nikon Scan, the software used to scan images into the com-  
puter. This manual is stored on the reference CD in pdf format, and  
can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. If neces-  
sary, Windows users can install Adobe Acrobat 5 using the installer  
provided on the reference CD. For more information on installing  
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 and viewing the reference manual, see the  
Quick Start Guide.  
The Easy Scanning Guide uses animation to explain such basic scan-  
ning tasks as setting image size and resolution. See the Quick Start  
Guide for viewing instructions.  
Nikon View Reference Manual The Nikon View Reference Manual provides complete information  
(on CD)  
on using the supplied Nikon View software to view and organize  
images. This manual is stored on the reference CD in pdf format.  
Trademark Information  
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder is a trademark of Apple Computer,  
Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Digital ICE4  
AdvancedTM is Digital ICETM, Digital ROCTM, Digital GEMTM and Digital DEETM, technologies developed by Applied Science Fiction. Radius,  
ColorMatch, and PressView are registered trademarks of miro displays, inc. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or regis-  
tered trademarks of their respective holders.  
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For Your Safety  
To prevent damage to this Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following  
safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instruc-  
tions where all those who use the product will read them.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this sec-  
tion are indicated by the following symbols:  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to  
prevent serious injury or death.  
This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to  
prevent damage to the equipment or injury to yourself or to others.  
WARNINGS  
Do not disassemble or modify  
•The interior of the device contains areas of high voltage. Removing the casing could result in fire or  
electric shock. Contact an authorized Nikon service representative for inspection or repair.  
•Do not modify. Modification could result in fire or electric shock.  
Do not touch exposed parts  
Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts.  
Unplug the power cable and take the product to an authorized Nikon service representative for inspec-  
tion.  
Unplug in the event of malfunction  
•Should the equipment start to smoke or produce an unusual noise or smell, turn the device off imme-  
diately and unplug the power cable. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock. Wait for the  
equipment to stop smoking and then contact an authorized Nikon service representative for informa-  
tion on replacement or repair. DO NOT attempt repairs yourself, as this would be extremely dangerous.  
•In the event of damage to the equipment, turn the device off at once and unplug the power cable,  
then contact an authorized Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair.  
Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.  
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas or dust  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.  
Keep clear of foreign objects  
Do not place vases, flowerpots, cups, cosmetics, vessels containing chemicals or water, or small metal  
articles on the device. Should water or another foreign object enter the equipment, unplug the power  
cable and contact an authorized Nikon service representative. Continued use could result in fire, electric  
shock, or malfunction.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting small parts into their mouths. Should a  
child swallow any part of the equipment, contact a physician immediately.  
Use an appropriate power supply  
The power supply must be 50/60Hz and 100–240V AC. The power cable must comply with the safety  
standards of the country of use, have SVT insulation or better, and be more than AWG18 in thickness.  
At voltages over AC 125V  
Use a plug rated for 250V, 15A (NEMA 6-P 15)  
At voltages of AC 125V or less  
Use a plug rated for 125V, 10A  
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Handling the power cable and plug  
•Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or  
expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and wires become exposed, contact an  
authorized Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. Failure to observe  
these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.  
•Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could cause electric shock.  
•Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
•Do not handle the power cable or go near the equipment during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in electric shock.  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio  
CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equip-  
ment.  
CAUTIONS  
Do not handle with wet hands  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.  
Install only as directed  
Failure to install the device as directed in this manual could block the vents, causing overheating and  
possibly fire.  
Do not place on unstable or sloping surfaces  
The device could fall, resulting in injury or damage. Should glass parts inside the device break as the  
result of a fall or other accident, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass.  
Do not place heavy objects on the device  
The objects or device could overbalance or fall, causing injury.  
Unplug before cleaning  
Turn off and unplug the device before cleaning. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.  
Do not insert fingers in equipment  
Do not insert your fingers in the device save where indicated otherwise. Failure to observe this precau-  
tion could result in injury.  
Unplug when not in use  
Turn off and unplug the device if it will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire.  
Handling the power cable and plug  
•Do not place the power cable in the vicinity of a stove or heater. The insulation could melt, resulting in  
fire or electric shock.  
•Unplug the cable by pulling on the plug, never on the cable itself. Failure to observe this precaution  
could damage the cable, resulting in fire or electric shock.  
•Do not plug the power cable into an extension cord or multi-outlet adapter, as this could cause fire or  
malfunction.  
Ground the equipment  
•The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded. Failure to ground the power  
supply could result in electric shock.  
•Do not ground the outlet to a gas or water pipe or a dedicated telephone system earth connector.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.  
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Notices  
• No part of the manuals included with this product • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages  
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
resulting from the use of this product.  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any • While every effort has been made to ensure that  
language in any form, by any means, without  
Nikon’s prior written permission.  
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications  
of the hardware and software described in these  
manuals at any time and without prior notice.  
the information in these manuals is accurate  
and complete, we would appreciate having any  
errors or omissions brought to the attention of  
the Nikon representative in your area (address  
provided separately).  
Notices for customers in the U.S.A.  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
LS-5000 ED  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential instal-  
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
LS-50 ED  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communica-  
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-  
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is con-  
nected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
television technician for help.  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any  
changes or modifications made to this device that  
are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation  
may void the user’s authority to operate the equip-  
ment.  
Interface Cables  
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon  
for your equipment. Using other interface cables  
may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the  
FCC rules.  
Notice for customers in the State of California  
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of  
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York  
11747-3064, U.S.A.  
Tel.: 631-547-4200  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
ATTENTION  
This class B digital apparatus meets all require- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte  
ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equip- toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel  
ment Regulations.  
brouilleur du Canada.  
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a  
scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.  
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
reproduced  
The government has issued cautions on copies  
or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,  
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be  
provided for business use by a company. Also,  
do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the  
government, licenses issued by public agencies  
and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as  
passes and meal coupons.  
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, se-  
curities, government bonds, or local government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are  
stamped “Sample.”  
The copying or reproduction of paper money,  
coins, or securities which are circulated in a for-  
eign country is prohibited.  
Unless the prior permission of the government  
has been obtained, the copying or reproduction  
of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by  
the government is prohibited.  
• Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted  
creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and  
photographs is governed by national and interna-  
tional copyright laws. Do not use this product for  
the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe  
copyright laws.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued  
by the government and of certified documents  
stipulated by law is prohibited.  
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Table of Contents  
For Your Safety...............................................................................................................................  
i
WARNINGS....................................................................................................................................  
i
CAUTIONS..................................................................................................................................... ii  
Notices............................................................................................................................................ iii  
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................  
1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................  
2
Principal Features ...........................................................................................................................  
2
Parts of the Scanner.......................................................................................................................  
Precautions for Use........................................................................................................................  
Setup................................................................................................................................................  
Setup and Scanning Guide............................................................................................................  
3
5
7
8
Installing Nikon Scan ..................................................................................................................... 10  
Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 10  
Macintosh...................................................................................................................................... 15  
Installing the Scanner.................................................................................................................... 20  
Step 1—Choose a Location............................................................................................................ 20  
Step 2—Connect the Power Cable................................................................................................. 21  
Step 3—Connect the USB Cable.................................................................................................... 22  
Basic Scanning................................................................................................................................. 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 Model............................................................................. 30  
Step 6—Preview............................................................................................................................. 32  
Step 7—Select a Crop .................................................................................................................... 34  
Step 8—Scan and Save .................................................................................................................. 36  
Step 9—Eject and Exit ................................................................................................................... 38  
Nikon Scan....................................................................................................................................... 39  
The Scan Window .......................................................................................................................... 40  
The Control Area ........................................................................................................................... 41  
The Information Panel.................................................................................................................... 42  
The Preview and Scan Buttons........................................................................................................ 42  
The Thumbnail Drawer Tab............................................................................................................. 43  
The Preview Area ........................................................................................................................... 43  
The Progress Window .................................................................................................................... 43  
The Tool Chest................................................................................................................................ 44  
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................ 47  
Optional Holders and Adapters.................................................................................................... 48  
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 49  
FH-3 Film Holder............................................................................................................................ 50  
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 52  
Caring for the Scanner................................................................................................................... 52  
Caring for the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter......................................................................................... 54  
Caring for the MA-21 Slide-Mount Adapter ................................................................................... 55  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 56  
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Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film...................................................................................... 58  
Film Feed Errors (SA-21) ................................................................................................................ 60  
Uninstalling Nikon Scan ................................................................................................................ 62  
Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 62  
Macintosh...................................................................................................................................... 63  
Custom Install (Macintosh Only)................................................................................................... 65  
Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)............................................................................ 66  
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 68  
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED (LS-5000 ED)...................................................................................... 68  
COOLSCAN V ED (LS-50 ED) .......................................................................................................... 69  
Supplied Adapters.......................................................................................................................... 70  
Index............................................................................................................................................... 71  
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Before You Begin  
This chapter describes the conventions used in this  
manual, the names of scanner parts, and precautions  
for use.  
Introduction ............................................................ 2  
Parts of the Scanner ............................................... 3  
Precautions for Use................................................. 5  
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Introduction  
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLSCAN film 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 find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions  
are used:  
This icon marks cautions, information that  
This icon marks tips, additional information  
should be read before using the scanner to  
that may be helpful when using the scanner.  
prevent damage to the device.  
This icon indicates that more information is  
This icon marks notes, information that  
available elsewhere in this manual or in the  
other documentation provided.  
should be read before using the scanner.  
Principal Features  
•The Scan Image Enhancer automatically adjusts hue to produce images with clear contrast  
•Digital ICE detects, analyzes, and automatically compensates for scratches and dust  
•Digital ROC digitally restores for faded colors in old film  
•Digital GEM automatically corrects for film grain, smoothing pictures taken with high-speed  
film  
•Digital DEE reveals details in shadows of backlit and underexposed shots and increases con-  
trast in “washed-out” areas of highlights to produce natural-looking exposure  
Illustrations  
The majority of illustrations showing the scanner interface are taken from Windows XP Professional.  
Where operations in the two operating systems differ, illustrations from Mac OS X are also used.  
Terminology  
In this manual, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED is sometimes referred to as the 5000 ED. Windows XP  
Home Edition and Windows XP Professional are jointly referred to as Windows XP, Windows Millennium  
Edition as Windows Me, and Windows 98 Second Edition as Windows 98 SE.  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, con-  
tinually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:  
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support  
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked  
questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may  
be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:  
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/  
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Parts of the Scanner  
Front View  
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/  
COOLSCAN V ED  
1
5
2
4
3
Status LED  
Adapter slot  
1
3
Scanner status is indicated as follows:  
Adapters for various types of film can be  
inserted in this slot. The MA-21 is insert-  
ed in the slot at shipment; other adapters  
include the SA-21 strip film adapter (pro-  
vided) and a variety of optional adapters  
for different types of film ( 48).  
Status LED  
Scanner status  
No operations in progress. Film  
and adapters can be inserted or  
removed.  
On  
Blinks  
(about  
Scanner busy. Do not turn  
scanner off or insert or remove  
Adapters are equipped with a flap that  
prevents dust from entering the scanner  
via the adapter slot. Leave an adapter in  
the slot when the scanner is not in use.  
1.5 ×/s) film or adapters.  
Hardware or communications  
Flickers  
(about  
5×/s)  
error. Turn scanner off, wait  
for at least 5s, and turn scan-  
ner on again.  
MA-21 slide mount adapter  
This adapter is used to scan slides. Addi-  
tional adapters are available for scanning  
other types of film.  
4
5
Power switch  
Pressing this switch turns the scanner on  
and off.  
2
Vents  
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Rear View  
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED  
COOLSCAN V ED  
6
7
9
8
Film gate (5000 ED only)  
AC connector  
The female end of the AC power cable  
plugs into this connector.  
6
7
8
9
This gate is used with the SA-30 roll-film  
adapter (available separately for the 5000  
ED).  
Feet  
USB interface connector  
The square USB cable connector is in-  
serted here.  
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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 film or adapters while the status LED is blinking.  
•Do not use other USB devices or turn them on or off while the status LED is blinking.  
•Do not connect or disconnect USB or IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cables while the status LED is blinking.  
•Do not operate camera control software for digital cameras connected via USB while the status LED is  
blinking.  
When the scanner is not in use  
•To prevent accumulation of dirt and dust when the device is not in use, turn the scanner off and insert  
one of the supplied adapters in the adapter slot.  
•Remove optional holders from the adapter slot when not in use.  
Connecting the scanner  
•Connect the scanner directly to the computer. The scanner may not function as expected when con-  
nected to a USB hub or keyboard.  
•The scanner may not function as expected when used together with other USB devices. Should the  
scanner not function as expected, use the scanner with all other USB devices disconnected.  
•Do not connect two or more scanners to the computer simultaneously.  
Protecting film  
•Before inserting film, remove dirt and dust with a blower. This will not only keep the film free of  
scratches but will also help prevent scanning errors and malfunctions.  
•Remove fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to scratch the film.  
•Remove film from adapters or holders after scanning. Storing film in an adapter or holder could dam-  
age the film.  
•The film base and emulsion will deteriorate if exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Be sure tem-  
perature and humidity are within the limits given below.  
•Sudden changes in temperature and humidity, even when within the limits stated below, can cause  
condensation on the film. Check before use to ensure that no condensation is present. If condensa-  
tion has occurred, leave the film out until it dries. Condensation can damage the film during inser-  
tion.  
•The operating environment for the scanner is as follows:  
Temperature: +10–+35°C (+50–+95°F)  
Humidity: 20–60%  
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Setup  
This chapter contains all the information needed to set  
up the scanner for use, including installing Nikon Scan  
and connecting the scanner to a computer.  
Setup and Scanning Guide..................................... 8  
Installing Nikon Scan .............................................10  
Installing the Scanner........................................... 20  
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Setup and Scanning Guide  
This figure outlines the steps involved in installing the scanner and making a scan. Refer to  
the page numbers listed for more information.  
Install software ( 10–19)  
Computer  
Imaging applica-  
tion (e.g., Adobe  
Photoshop)  
Nikon  
Scan 4  
Nikon  
View  
Set up the scanner ( 20–22)  
Connect the scanner to the  
computer ( 22)  
Connect the power cable  
Connect the  
USB cable  
(
21)  
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/  
COOLSCAN V ED  
Open the scan window ( 26–27)  
Nikon Scan can function as a “stand-alone” application to scan, process, and save images, or it can  
be used to scan images directly into an imaging application such as Adobe Photoshop.  
Imaging application  
Nikon Scan  
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Choose an adapter ( 25) and insert film ( 28–29)  
35-mm film in  
strips of 2–6 frames  
35-mm slide  
MA-21 slide-mount  
adapter  
SA-21 strip-film  
adapter  
Scan images ( 30–36)  
• Specify the film type and color model ( 31)  
Scan window  
40–43)  
• Preview images ( 32–33)  
• Flip and rotate images ( 33)  
(
• Select the area to be scanned ( 34–35)  
• Enhance images using the tools in the Tool Chest, including  
the Scan Image Enhancer, Digital ICE4 Advanced, and curves  
(
35, 44–46)  
Tool Chest  
44–46)  
• Scan images ( 36)  
(
Save images ( 37)  
After scanning, images are opened in images windows in the  
host application, where they can be printed or saved ( 37).  
Organize images  
Images that have been saved to disk can be viewed and orga-  
nized in Nikon View. See the Nikon View Reference Manual  
(on CD) for more information.  
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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 installation,  
make sure that:  
•The scanner is NOT connected  
•No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running  
•The computer satisfies the following system requirements:  
CPU  
300 MHz Pentium or better  
Preinstalled versions of Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,  
Windows 98 SE  
OS  
RAM*  
128 MB or more (512MB or more recommended)  
Hard-disk  
space†  
A minimum of 40MB required for installation (200MB or more recommended), with  
an additional 200MB of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running  
Video resolution 800×600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color) or more  
USB‡  
Built-in USB 1.1/USB 2.0 ports  
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation  
*More memory may be required depending on film type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of  
scans performed in each session, the adapter used, and on whether Digital ROC, Digital GEM or Digital  
DEE is used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended.  
†More free disk space may be required depending on the film type and number of frames. Nikon recom-  
mends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.  
‡Depending on the type of interface installed, USB will operate at high speed (USB 2.0 only; maximum  
transfer rate 480 Mbps) or full speed (USB 1.1/USB 2.0; maximum transfer rate 12 Mbps). Windows  
XP and Windows 2000 Professional computers with a USB 2.0 interface support high-speed USB. For  
more information, consult the manufacturer.  
Additional technical and support information may be available at the Nikon web sites listed in this manual  
(
2).  
Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional  
When installing or uninstalling Nikon Scan under the above operating systems, log in as the “Computer  
administrator” (Windows XP) or “Administrator” (Windows 2000 Professional).  
Earlier Versions of Nikon Scan  
Before installing Nikon Scan 4, uninstall any earlier versions of Nikon Scan. See “Uninstalling Nikon  
Scan” ( 62).  
Nikon View  
For information on installing and using Nikon View, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD).  
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Insert the Nikon Scan 4 CD into the CD-ROM drive  
A language-selection dialog will be  
displayed. Select a language and click  
Next.  
1
2
If the Language Selection Dialog Is Not Displayed  
If the language selection dialog does not appear after the Nikon Scan CD is inserted:  
1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.  
2. Right click the CD-ROM drive containing the Nikon Scan CD.  
3. Choose AutoRun from the menu that appears.  
Click Install  
The “Install Center” dialog will be dis-  
played. Open the “Software” panel and  
click Install.  
Click Next  
3
4
Read the license agreement  
Click Yes to accept the agreement and  
continue installation.  
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Choose a destination folder  
5
The default install location for Nikon  
Scan is displayed under “Destination  
Folder.” To choose a different location,  
click Browse… and navigate to the de-  
sired folder. Click Next to install Nikon  
Scan to the selected folder.  
Click Yes  
6
7
Click Yes to create the destination  
folder.  
Select the scanner drivers  
Select LS-40/50/5000 and click Next.  
Windows 2000 Professional  
A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog  
will be displayed twice; click Yes each  
time (if the LS-4000/8000/9000 scan-  
ner drivers were not selected, this dialog  
will be displayed only once).  
Device Registration  
Windows 2000 Professional  
A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will also be displayed the first time the scanner is  
connected and turned on following installation of Nikon Scan. Click Yes to register the  
scanner with the system.  
Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE  
Once Nikon Scan has been installed, the scanner will automatically be registered with the  
system the first time the scanner is connected and turned on ( 66).  
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Create a shortcut (optional)  
8
9
Click Yes to create a shortcut to Nikon  
Scan on the desktop. Click No to pro-  
ceed without creating a shortcut.  
Settings File Extensions  
If other Nikon imaging software is in-  
stalled, the dialog shown at right will be  
displayed. Click Yes to associate Nikon  
Scan with settings file extensions such as  
“.nca” and “.ncv”.  
Click Use Wizard (recommended)  
Click Use Wizard to choose an RGB  
color-space profile with the help of the  
Color Space Wizard (recommended).  
The selected color-space profile can  
be changed in the Nikon Scan “Prefer-  
ences” dialog after installation.  
Note that choosing the correct color-space profile is very important if the scanner is used  
in a professional setting, for example as part of a production workflow. For more infor-  
mation on choosing an RGB color-space profile, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual  
(on CD). Your national Nikon office may also be able to provide or recommend color  
management training resources.  
Click Windows  
10 Clicking Use Wizard in the opening  
dialog of the Color Space Wizard dis-  
plays a platform selection dialog. Click  
Windows.  
Select sRGB  
11  
In the Windows Color Space Wizard, se-  
lect sRGB (recommended) and click OK.  
For more information on color-space  
profiles, see the Nikon Scan Reference  
Manual.  
Windows 98 SE  
If the computer displays a message stat-  
ing that an IEEE 1394 update is required,  
click OK.  
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Click Finish  
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13  
Restart the computer  
Click Yes to restart the computer. Once  
the computer has restarted, take a few  
minutes to view the ReadMe file, which  
may contain important information that  
could not be included in this manual.  
Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Windows)  
Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy  
Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_  
guide.exe icon. The Macromedia Flash Player  
will start and a language selection screen will be  
displayed; click the appropriate link to view the  
guide in the desired language. The Easy Scanning  
Guide can also be copied to the computer hard  
disk for ease of reference (total size: approximately  
200MB). Copy the “easy_guide_main” folder and  
easy_guide.exe to the desktop.  
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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 satisfies the following system requirements:  
CPU  
OS*  
Power PC G3 or later (G4 or later recommended)  
Mac OS 9 (9.1 or later), Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later)  
•Mac OS 9: 64MB or more (256MB or more recommended)  
•Mac OS X: 128MB or more (512MB or more recommended)  
RAM†  
Hard-disk  
space‡  
A minimum of 70MB required for installation (200MB or more recommended), with  
an additional 200MB (Mac OS 9) or 550MB (Mac OS X) of free disk space available  
while Nikon Scan is running  
Video resolution 800×600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (thousands of colors) or more  
USB** USB 1.1 (built-in ports only), USB 2.0††  
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation  
*
For the latest information on supported versions of Mac OS, see the Nikon web site listed in this manual (  
2).  
†More memory may be required depending on film type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of  
scans performed in each session, the adapter used, and on whether Digital ROC, Digital GEM or Digital  
DEE is used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended.  
‡More free disk space may be required depending on the film type and number of frames. Nikon recom-  
mends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.  
**  
Depending on the type of interface installed, USB will operate at high speed (USB 2.0 only; maximum  
transfer rate 480 Mbps) or full speed (USB 1.1/USB 2.0; maximum transfer rate 12 Mbps). Mac OS  
X computers with a USB 2.0 interface support high-speed USB. For more information, consult the  
manufacturer. Users of Mac OS X whose computer is not equipped with USB 2.0 can install a RATOC  
PCIU3U USB 2.0 interface board (for more information, visit Ratoc Systems English-language web-site  
at http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/index.html).  
††  
The computer may fail to recover from sleep mode when a 5000 ED or COOLSCAN V is connected via USB  
2.0. To prevent the computer from entering sleep mode, select System Preferences… from the Apple  
menu, open the “Energy Saver” pane (in Mac OS 9, select Energy Saver from the Control Panels sub-  
menu in the Apple menu), and set the Put system to sleep whenever it is inactive for slider to Never.  
Additional technical and support information may be available at the Nikon web sites listed in this manual  
(
2).  
Mac OS X  
Administrator privileges are required to install and uninstall Nikon Scan under Mac OS X.  
Mac OS 9  
CarbonLib 1.5 or later is required to install Nikon  
Scan. If the installer detects an earlier version of  
CarbonLib, a message will be displayed. Click In-  
stall to upgrade to a new version of CarbonLib.  
Earlier Versions of Nikon Scan  
If the installer detects an earlier version of Nikon  
Scan, the dialog shown at right will be displayed.  
Click Yes to upgrade to Nikon Scan 4.  
Nikon View  
For information on installing and using Nikon View, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD).  
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Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM drive  
A Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on  
the desktop. Double-click the icon to  
open the “Nikon Scan 4” window.  
1
Double-click the Welcome icon in  
2
3
the “Nikon Scan 4” window  
Choose a language  
A language-selection dialog will be  
displayed. Select a language and click  
Next.  
Click Easy Install  
4
The “Install Center” dialog will be dis-  
played. Open the “Software” panel and  
click Easy Install.  
“Authenticate” (Mac OS X Only)  
Clicking Easy Install in the software  
panel displays the “Authenticate” dialog  
shown at right. Enter the administrator  
name and password and click OK.  
Read the license agreement  
Click Accept to accept the agreement  
and continue installation.  
5
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View the “ReadMe” file  
6
7
Take a few moments to read this file, which may contain important information that  
could not be included in this manual. Click Continue… to continue with installation.  
Click Install  
Click Install to begin installation.  
Selecting a Plug-ins Folder (Mac OS 9)  
If a copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in is  
installed in the plug-ins folders for sup-  
ported versions of Adobe Photoshop,  
Photoshop can be used to acquire im-  
ages directly from the scanner. If more  
than one copy of Photoshop is installed  
on the computer, a list will be displayed.  
Select the copies of Photoshop that will  
be used to acquire images and click Con-  
tinue to copy the Nikon Scan plug-in to  
the appropriate plug-ins folders.  
Click Use Wizard (recommended)  
Click Use Wizard to choose an RGB  
color-space profile with the help of the  
Color Space Wizard (recommended).  
The selected color-space profile can  
be changed in the Nikon Scan “Prefer-  
ences” dialog after installation.  
8
Note that choosing the correct color-space profile is very important if the scanner is used  
in a professional setting, for example as part of a production workflow. For more infor-  
mation on choosing an RGB color-space profile, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual  
(on CD). Your national Nikon office may also be able to provide or recommend color  
management training resources.  
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Click Macintosh  
9
Clicking Use Wizard in the opening  
dialog of the Color Space Wizard dis-  
plays a platform selection dialog. Click  
Macintosh.  
Select Apple RGB  
10 In the Windows Color Space Wizard,  
select Apple RGB (recommended) and  
click OK. For more information on  
color-space profiles, see the Nikon Scan  
Reference Manual.  
Add Nikon Scan to the Dock (Mac OS X) or create an alias (Mac OS 9)  
11  
Click Yes to add Nikon Scan to the Dock (Mac OS X) or to create an alias for Nikon Scan  
on the desktop (Mac OS 9). Click No to proceed without adding Nikon Scan to the Dock  
or creating an alias.  
Mac OS X  
Mac OS 9  
Click Quit  
12  
13  
Click Quit to exit the installer.  
Restart the computer  
Click Restart to restart the computer.  
This completes installation of Nikon  
Scan.  
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Viewing the Easy Scanning Guide (Macintosh)  
Insert the Nikon Scan 4 Reference Manual/Easy  
Scanning Guide CD and double-click the easy_  
guide_OSX icon (Mac OS X) or easy_guide_OS9  
icon (Mac OS 9). The Macromedia Flash Player  
will start and a language selection screen will be  
displayed; click the appropriate link to view the  
guide in the desired language. The Easy Scanning  
Guide can also be copied to the computer hard  
disk for ease of reference (total size: approximately  
200MB). Copy the “easy_guide_main” folder and  
easy_guide_OSX (Mac OS X), or easy_guide_  
OS9 (Mac OS 9) to the desktop.  
Users of Mac OS X should ensure that the start-up  
disk is named using only letters and numbers (the  
default name for the start-up drive is "Macintosh  
HD"). The guide may not start if the volume name  
contains punctuation or other non-alphanumeric  
characters.  
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Installing the Scanner  
Step 1—Choose a Location  
Choose a flat, 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 reflected sunlight  
•condensation or rapid temperature changes  
•electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices  
•temperatures over 35°C (95°F) or below 10°C (50°F)  
•excessive dust  
•water vapor from a humidifier or similar device  
•smoke  
The scanner can be installed with either the top or side vents uppermost (see illustration be-  
low). Leave at least 5cm (2˝) clear above and on either side of the scanner, 10cm (4˝) behind,  
and 15cm (6˝) in front. Additional space is required in front of the scanner when using the  
following optional adapters and holders:  
•FH-3 film holder (available separately): 25cm (10˝)  
•SF-210 slide feeder (available separately for 5000 ED only): 50cm (20˝)  
Vents  
Vents  
Optional Adapters for the 5000 ED  
The scanner must be installed on its side (see illustration above at right) when the optional SF-210 slide  
feeder is in place. The scanner can not be installed on its side when the optional SA-30 roll-film adapter  
is used.  
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Step 2—Connect the Power Cable  
Make sure the power switch is in the “off” position  
1
Off position  
On position  
Connect the power cable  
2
Connect the power cable as shown and plug the scanner into a general-purpose house-  
hold outlet.  
SUPER COOLSCAN  
5000 ED  
Shape of plug varies  
with country or region  
of purchase  
COOLSCAN V ED  
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Step 3—Connect the USB Cable  
Make sure that the scanner is off  
1
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 flat connector to the computer, the square connector to the scanner, making  
sure that each connector is correctly oriented to match the shape of the USB terminal.  
Using the wrong connector or attempting to insert the connectors in another orientation  
could damage not only the connector, but also the scanner or computer.  
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED  
COOLSCAN V ED  
Connecting the Scanner  
• Do not connect or disconnect USB cables while Nikon Scan is starting or after it has started.  
• The scanner may not function as expected when used with other USB devices. Should the scanner not  
function as expected, use the scanner with all other USB devices disconnected. Do not connect two or  
more scanners to the computer simultaneously.  
• Do not connect or disconnect USB or IEEE 1394 interface cables or operate camera control software for  
digital cameras connected via USB while the scanner status LED is blinking.  
• After disconnecting the cable, wait a few seconds before connecting it again.  
USB 2.0  
When connected to a Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, or Mac OS X computer with a USB  
2.0 interface, the 5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED support high-speed USB with transfer speeds up to  
480Mbps.  
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Basic Scanning  
This chapter details the steps involved in making a  
simple scan.  
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 Model ... 30  
Step 6—Preview.................................................... 32  
Step 7—Select a Crop........................................... 34  
Step 8—Scan and Save ......................................... 36  
Step 9—Eject and Exit .......................................... 38  
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Step 1—Turn the Scanner On  
Before turning on the scanner for the first 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).  
Turn the computer on  
1
2
Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.  
Turn the scanner on  
The status LED will blink for about 30 seconds (5000 ED) or 20 seconds (COOLSCAN V  
ED) while the scanner initializes. The status LED will stop blinking when initialization is  
complete.  
Scanner off  
Scanner on  
Status LED off  
Status LED blinks  
Status LED on  
Windows 2000 Professional  
A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog will be displayed the first  
time the scanner is connected and turned on following installation  
of Nikon Scan. Click Yes to register the scanner with Windows.  
If the Status LED Flickers  
If the status LED flashes quickly (about five times a second), turn the scanner off, wait at least five sec-  
onds, and turn the scanner on again. If the problem persists, see “Troubleshooting” ( 56).  
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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 film mounted as individual slides or in strips of two to six frames.  
Choose an adapter  
1
To scan  
Choose  
35-mm film in strips of two to six frames  
SA-21 strip film adapter  
35-mm slides (one slide at a time)  
MA-21 slide mount adapter  
Check the status LED  
2
3
Make sure that the status LED is glowing steadily. Do  
not insert adapters or film while the status LED is blink-  
ing.  
Insert the adapter  
Slide the adapter into the adapter slot. When the adapter is fully inserted, the status LED  
will blink for about 30 seconds (5000 ED) or 20 seconds (COOLSCAN V ED).  
SA-21 strip  
MA-21 slide  
film adapter  
mount adapter  
Removing Adapters  
Before removing adapters from the scanner, eject the film or slide ( 38) and check that the status LED  
has stopped blinking. Remove adapters as shown.  
SA-21 strip film  
adapter  
MA-21 slide mount  
adapter  
Optional Holders and Adapters  
Optional adapters and film holders are available for a variety of film, including single-frame strips of 35-  
mm film, APS (IX-240) film cartridges, glass microscope slides, and rolls of developed 35-mm film up to  
forty frames in length (5000 ED only). See “Optional Holders and Adapters” ( 48).  
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Step 3—Open the Scan Window  
The scanner is controlled from the Nikon Scan scan window.  
Choose the application in which pictures will be displayed  
1
After scanning, pictures can be displayed either in Nikon Scan or in a third-party applica-  
tion such as Adobe Photoshop. The application in which pictures will be displayed after  
scanning is referred to as the “host application.”  
Application Platform  
Description  
Windows  
Nikon Scan used as a “stand-alone” application to scan, process, print,  
and save images.  
Nikon Scan  
Macintosh  
Nikon Scan used as a TWAIN source to control the scanner from a  
third-party application (application must support TWAIN). Images  
are scanned using Nikon Scan and processed, printed, and saved in the  
third-party application.  
Windows  
Third-party  
application  
Nikon Scan plug-in used to control the scanner from a third-party ap-  
plication (application must support Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-  
ins, and a copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in must be installed in the ap-  
plication’s plug-ins folder). Images are scanned using Nikon Scan and  
processed, printed, and saved in the third-party application.  
Macintosh  
Open the scan window  
2
Application Platform  
Description  
Click the Start button and se-  
lect Nikon Scan 4 from the  
programs list. (If a shortcut  
was created during installa-  
tion, you can also double-click  
Windows  
the  
icon on the desktop.)  
Nikon Scan  
used as  
“stand-  
alone”  
application Macintosh  
(Mac OS X)  
Open the Applications:Nikon Software:Nikon Scan 4 folder on the  
start-up disk and double-click the icon. (If Nikon Scan was added  
to the Dock during installation, you can also click the  
Dock.)  
icon in the  
Open the Nikon Software:Nikon Scan 4 folder in the folder selected at  
installation (the default folder is the Applications folder on the start-up  
Macintosh  
(Mac OS 9)  
disk) and double-click the  
icon. (If an alias was created during instal-  
icon on the desktop.)  
lation, you can also double-click the  
Select Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire” or “Import”  
sources. For more information, see the documentation provided with  
Macintosh the application.  
Windows  
Third-party  
application  
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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 flashing. If the scanner is connected to a Win-  
dows computer, check that the scanner has been registered with  
the Windows Device Manager ( 66).  
Temporary Storage (Windows Only)  
If the message shown at right is displayed, click OK.  
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Step 4—Insert Film  
Insert film as shown.  
SA-21 strip film adapter  
MA-21 slide mount adapter  
Hold the film lightly between thumb and The MA-21 can hold only one slide at a time.  
forefinger with the reflective base up and the Insert the slide short side first, with the reflec-  
matte emulsion surface down. The film will tive base up and the matte emulsion surface  
be fed into the adapter automatically when down. Stop when the mount contacts the  
inserted a short distance.  
back of the film slot.  
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Caring for Film  
Keep film free of dust. If necessary, remove dust from the film with a blower before scanning. Dust on  
the film could damage the media or affect the quality of the scanned image ( 5).  
Inserting Film in the SA-21  
• Release the film when the feed mechanism activates. Do not pull or push the film or otherwise inter-  
fere with the feed mechanism.  
• For information on what to do if film jams in the adapter, see “Film Feed Errors (SA-21)” ( 60).  
The SA-21 Lock Mechanism  
The SA-21 is equipped with a lock mechanism that prevents the adapter from being removed while film  
is in place. Before removing the SA-21 from the scanner, be sure to eject the film using the eject button  
in the Nikon Scan scan window ( 38). Attempting to remove the SA-21 without first ejecting the film  
could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made  
to remove the SA-21 without ejecting the film, push the adapter back into the scanner to re-establish the  
connection. Attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.  
Film That Can Not Be Used  
Film can not be scanned in the SA-21 if:  
• It is less than two or more than six frames long  
• It has excessive curl  
• The ends are cut on an angle or torn  
• The ends are folded  
• Perforations are torn or missing  
• Tape is applied to either end  
• The end perforations cut or torn  
• There are holes between perforations  
The MA-21 can be used to scan slides with mounts 1.0–3.2mm thick and 49–50.8mm wide. Other  
slides can not be scanned.  
“Preview/Thumbnail When Film Is Inserted”  
If Thumbnail when film is inserted (SA-21 only) or Preview when film is inserted is selected in the  
“Preferences” dialog ( 41), choose a film type and color model ( 31) before inserting film.  
“Film Base”/”Emulsion Surface”  
When film is examined under bright light, the image on the emulsion surface will be in slight relief, with  
bumps and hollows where the image has been developed. The opposite surface (the film base) will be  
reflective and smooth. Insert film base up.  
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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.  
1
5
6
7
9
2
3
4
8
10  
Control area ( 41)  
Preview area ( 43)  
1
7
Contains frequently used scanning and pre-  
view controls.  
Provides a preview of the image prior to scan-  
ning. Any modifications to settings are visible  
in the “Processed” panel.  
Information panel ( 42)  
2
3
Lists information on current settings.  
Interactive help  
Displays a brief tip about the control under  
the cursor.  
8
9
Preview button ( 42)  
Click to view selected frames in the preview  
area, where they can be enhanced using the  
tools in the Tool Chest.  
Tool Chest ( 44)  
Contains tools for changing the orientation  
of the image and selecting the portion to be  
scanned, choosing the dimensions and resolu-  
tion of the scanned image, enhancing color,  
contrast, and sharpness, processing images to  
remove the effects of scratches, dust, fading,  
film grain, and under- or over-exposure, and  
controlling scanner settings.  
Scan button ( 42)  
Click to scan the selected frames.  
4
5
Thumbnail drawer tab ( 43)  
Click to select frames to be previewed or  
scanned.  
Processed/Natural tabs ( 43)  
6
The “Processed” panel shows how the image  
would appear if scanned at current settings,  
the “Natural” panel the unmodified image.  
Comparing these two views can help deter-  
mine whether changes to settings are having  
the desired effect.  
Progress window ( 43)  
10  
Shows the status of current tasks and lists  
operations that have been or are about to be  
performed.  
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Choose the film type  
1
2
Click the film-type menu in the scan win-  
dow control area and choose a film type  
that matches the film being scanned.  
Option  
Use with  
Use with most makes of  
positive slides and reversal  
film. These films have a  
black film base, and the im-  
age in each frame appears  
in its actual colors.  
Positive  
Film type menu  
Use with color film nega-  
tives. Color negatives can  
be identified by their or-  
ange-tinted film base and  
by the fact that the colors  
in the images are reversed.  
Neg (Color)  
Use with black-and-white  
negatives.  
Neg (Mono)  
Kodachrome  
Use with Kodachrome  
positives.  
Choose a color model  
Click the color-model menu in the scan  
window control area and choose a color  
model according to how the image will  
be used.  
Option  
Description  
Color model menu  
Image scanned as grayscale  
data. Use when scanning im-  
ages that will be printed or  
viewed in black-and-white.  
Grayscale  
Calibrated Image scanned as RGB data.  
RGB Use to scan images in color.  
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Step 6—Preview  
The SA-21 strip film 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 select the frame to be  
scanned. Users of the MA-21 can skip ahead to Step 6-4 ( 33).  
Open the thumbnail drawer  
1
Click the thumbnail drawer tab.  
Thumbnail drawer tab  
Display thumbnails  
2
3
To view the frames in the thumbnail  
drawer as small “thumbnail” previews,  
Thumbnail  
drawer  
click the  
button. The scanner will  
scan the film to generate thumbnails and  
display them in the thumbnail drawer.  
Click here to display/hide thumbnails  
Select frames  
Select the frame to be scanned by click-  
ing the associated thumbnail or frame  
number (selected frames are indicated  
by a green border). To select multiple  
frames, hold down the Ctrl (Windows)  
or command (Macintosh) key while click-  
ing each frame in turn, or hold down  
the shift key and click to select two  
images and all frames between them.  
To view frames not currently visible in  
the thumbnail drawer, use the scroll bar  
or enlarge the drawer by dragging the  
handle at its lower right corner.  
Scroll bar  
Handle  
Selected frame  
The Thumbnail Display  
If the wrong film type is chosen when thumbnails are generated, the thumbnail display will not reflect  
the contents of the film. Click the button in the thumbnail drawer to hide thumbnails, and then select  
the correct film type from the film type menu. Click the  
button to view the new thumbnails.  
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Click the Preview button  
4
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) Click to display Layout Tools palette  
contains buttons for rotating and flipping images.  
Button  
Function  
Rotate image 90° clockwise  
Rotate image 90° counter-clockwise  
Flip image horizontally  
Flip image vertically  
Orientation of letter “R” reflects any flips  
or rotations that have been performed. “R”  
turns red when image is flipped.  
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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.”  
Open the Layout Tools palette  
1
2
3
Click the triangle next to “Layout Tools”  
in the Tool Chest (if the Tool Chest is not  
already open, click the Tools button in  
the scan window and select Tool Pal-  
ette 1 from the menu that appears).  
Click to display Layout Tools palette  
Select the Crop Tool  
Crop Tool  
Select a crop  
To select a crop, drag the mouse over the  
image in the preview area. The borders  
of the crop are indicated by a dotted line.  
The size of the crop can be changed by  
dragging its borders. To change the po-  
sition of the crop, place the cursor inside  
the selected area and drag it to a new  
location.  
Repeat this step for the other images  
selected in the thumbnail drawer. To  
display images in the preview area, open  
the thumbnail drawer and click the se-  
lected thumbnails.  
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Choosing an Output Size and Resolution  
The “Crop” palette in the Tool Chest is used to  
specify the size and resolution of the crop when  
opened in the host application (  
26). For ex-  
ample, to scan an image so that it can be printed  
within the margins of A4 (21.0×29.7cm) or letter-  
sized (11˝×8.5˝) paper on a typical inkjet printer:  
1
1 Click the triangle next to “Crop” in the Tool  
Chest to open the “Crop” palette.  
2
2 Choose Keep this Crop and use the mouse to  
select a crop in the preview area (  
34).  
3 Choose Centimeters or Inches from the out-  
3
put units menu.  
4
5
4 Enter a value for Height or Width that will fit on  
A4 paper (remember to leave a margin of least  
2cm/0.79˝). The other value will automatically  
be adjusted to maintain the current crop; if the  
result is still too large, enter a value that will fit  
on A4 paper.  
5 Enter an output resolution of 360 pixels per  
inch.  
Scan Bit Depth  
The scan bit depth determines the maximum number of colors in the image after scanning. A choice of  
sixteen and eight bits (5000 ED) or fourteen and eight bits (COOLSCAN V ED) is available in the “Scanner  
Extras” palette. For more information, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).  
Scan Image Enhancer  
The image enhancement tools in the Tool Chest can be used to enhance images before they are scanned.  
For example, the Scan Image Enhancer automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, and hue to produce an  
image that can be printed or used “as is,” without further alteration (note that this will increase scanning  
times and may not have the desired effect on dark images). For information on the Scan Image Enhancer  
and the other image adjustment options and scan settings available in Nikon Scan, see “Nikon Scan” (  
39) or the Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD).  
Easy Scanning Guide  
The Easy Scanning Guide gives examples of how to adjust “Crop” palette settings in a variety of situa-  
tions.  
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Step 8—Scan and Save  
Click the Scan button  
1
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 button will display a dialog of  
batch scan options. Click OK to save the  
scanned images to disk. If Nikon Scan is  
being used as a “stand-alone” applica-  
tion, the “File Saving Options” dialog  
will be displayed; choose a location and  
file format and click OK to begin scan-  
ning. Instead of being opened in image  
windows, the images will be saved in  
the location chosen in the “File Saving  
Options” dialog. Proceed to Step 9,  
“Eject and Exit” ( 38).  
Scan button  
The MA-21 can not be used to perform batch scans.  
When scanning is complete, images will be opened in image windows in the host ap-  
plication (single scans only). Note that the scan window may remain open “on top” of  
the host application window; to view the images, it may be necessary to move the scan  
window.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
Toolbar  
Image  
window  
Image window  
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Select the save command  
2
3
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  
in the toolbar.  
(“Save”) button  
Save the image  
After navigating to the desired location, enter a name for the image and choose a file  
format. Click the Save button to save the image to disk. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all  
images have been saved.  
Typical “Save As” dialogs  
Macintosh  
Windows  
Printing Images  
Images can be printed by selecting the print command from the File menu in the host application. If  
Nikon Scan is being used as a “stand-alone” application under Windows, the image in the active win-  
dow can also be printed by clicking the  
for more information.  
button in the toolbar. See the Nikon Scan Reference Manual  
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Step 9—Eject and Exit  
Eject the film  
1
SA-21  
To eject film from the SA-21 strip-film  
adapter, click the eject button in the  
control area of the scan window. Ejec-  
tion is complete when the status LED has  
stopped blinking.  
Eject button  
Ejecting Film from the SA-21  
Always use the scan window eject button when ejecting film from the SA-21. Wait until  
ejection is complete before removing film by hand. Pulling on the film during ejection  
could damage the film or cause errors. For information on what to do if film jams in the  
SA-21, see “Film Feed Errors (SA-21)” ( 60).  
If the scan window was closed before the film was ejected, turn the scanner off and then  
on again. The film will be ejected automatically.  
MA-21  
Confirm that the status LED is not blink-  
ing and press the eject button on the  
front of the adapter to eject the slide.  
Exit the host application  
2
3
Select Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9) from the File menu. In Mac OS X, open the  
application menu and choose the “Quit” option for the host application.  
Turn the scanner off  
Leave an Adapter in Place  
To prevent dust from entering the scan-  
ner, be sure the MA-21 or SA-21 is in the  
adapter slot when the scanner is off.  
Scanner on  
Scanner off  
The SA-21 Lock Mechanism  
If the scanner is turned off with film 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 film to be ejected automatically. Attempting to remove the adapter without first ejecting the film  
could interfere with the connection between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made  
to remove the SA-21 without ejecting the film, push the adapter back into the scanner to re-establish the  
connection. Attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.  
Remove Film Holders  
When using the optional FH-3 film holder ( 50), remove the holder before turning the scanner off.  
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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 Reference Manual (on CD).  
The Scan Window ................................................. 40  
The Tool Chest....................................................... 44  
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The Scan Window  
The parts of the scan window are identified below.  
Thumbnail drawer tab ( 43)  
Control area ( 41)  
Preview area ( 43)  
Information panel  
42)  
(
Preview button  
42)  
(
Progress window  
43)  
Scan button ( 42)  
(
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The Control Area  
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
10  
9
Eject button  
Film type menu  
1
6
Ejects film 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.  
Choose an option that matches the type  
of film being scanned: Positive for posi-  
tive or reversal film, Neg (Color) for color  
negatives, or Neg (Mono) for black-  
and-white negatives. A separate Koda-  
chrome option is available for scanning  
Kodachrome positives.  
This button can not be used to eject  
slides from the MA-21.  
Color model menu  
Choose a color model according to how  
the image will be processed or used.  
7
8
Autofocus button  
2
3
4
Click to focus the scanner. Control-click  
(Windows) or option-click (Macintosh) to  
select a new focus point.  
Tools button  
Click to open the Tool Chest or progress  
window.  
Autoexposure button  
When this button is clicked, the scanner  
analyzes the current image and adjusts  
exposure for optimal results.  
Help button  
Click to open Nikon Scan help.  
9
Zoom buttons  
Prefs button  
10  
Click  
to zoom in for a closer look at  
Click to open the “Preferences” dialog.  
the portion of the image currently se-  
lected in the preview area. Click  
zoom out.  
to  
Settings menu  
5
Save and load settings or reset settings to  
default values.  
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The Information Panel  
1
2
3
4
5
Orientation  
Scanner extras  
1
2
4
5
Shows the orientation of the image in the  
preview area, reflecting any flips or rota-  
tions that have been performed.  
Lists the current bit depth (which deter-  
mines the maximum number of colors  
available) and shows whether multi-sam-  
ple scanning (5000 ED only) is in effect.  
Dimensions/file size  
Lists the width and height of the current  
selection (in pixels) and the size of the file  
that would be produced if the selection  
were scanned at current settings.  
Color values  
Lists the color values for the pixel under  
the cursor. The values for the Natural  
panel are listed in the top row, the values  
for the Processed panel in the bottom  
row.  
Image enhancement  
3
Shows the current status of Digital ICE4  
Advanced and analog gain. Note that  
using Digital ICE4 Advanced can increase  
scanning times.  
The Preview and Scan Buttons  
Preview button  
Scan button  
Click to preview the image to be scanned (if Scans the images and opens them in the host  
multiple frames are selected in the thumbnail application (if multiple frames are selected  
drawer, a preview will be performed for each in the thumbnail drawer, a scan will be per-  
frame). Be sure to click this button after formed for each frame and the resulting im-  
changing the film type or choosing a new ages will be opened in separate windows).  
value for analog gain.  
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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 Preview Area  
Selected frames are previewed in this area.  
Click the “Natural” and “Processed” tabs  
for a quick “before-and-after” comparison  
showing the effect of changes to settings in  
the Tool Chest. The “Natural” panel shows  
the image before processing, the “Pro-  
cessed” panel the image as it would appear  
when scanned at current settings.  
Natural/Processed tabs  
The Progress Window  
The progress of preview and scan operations is shown in this window. The current task (ac-  
quiring thumbnails, preview, or scanning) is shown at the top of the window. Tasks that have  
yet to be performed are listed in the “Queue” panel, completed tasks in the “Log” panel. To  
stop the current task, click Stop.  
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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).  
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
Layout tools  
Crop  
1
3
Select the portion of the image that will be  
scanned, choose a focus point, or rotate and  
flip images. Use the Zoom and Grab tools  
to navigate images that have been opened in  
Nikon Scan after scanning.  
Information  
2
Specify the size and resolution of the image  
that will result when the film is scanned.  
User selects exact area to be scanned,  
then selects output size and resolution  
according to how image will be used.  
Best choice in most situations.  
Keep  
this  
Crop  
View the width and height of the current  
selection and the coordinates of its top left  
corner. The color value display shows the  
color of the pixel under the cursor before and  
after processing.  
User selects general area to be scanned,  
then enters exact output size in output  
size area. Choose this option when im-  
age must fit in space of known dimen-  
Keep  
this  
Output  
Size  
sions.  
User selects general area to be scanned,  
then enters exact file size for final image  
in file size area. Choose when file size is  
paramount, for example when scanning  
Keep  
this  
File  
Size  
images for electronic distribution.  
Enter the desired Height and/or Width in the  
text boxes. If Keep this Crop is selected,  
the remaining dimension will automatically  
be adjusted to maintain the current crop.  
If Keep this File Size is selected, the re-  
maining dimension and the resolution will  
automatically be adjusted to maintain the  
selected file size, and the crop in the preview  
area will be adjusted accordingly.  
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Curves  
Unsharp mask  
4
6
Sharpen images by making colors more dis-  
tinct.  
LCH editor  
7
Make adjustments to brightness, contrast,  
and color targeted to specific portions of  
the tone range (for example, this tool can be  
used to increase brightness in shadows).  
Color balance  
5
Make adjustments to brightness and contrast  
targeted to specific portions of the tone  
range, or use the hue and chroma editors for  
precise control of color.  
Adjust overall brightness, contrast, and color  
balance.  
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Digital ICE4 Advanced (Digital ICE  
quad Advanced)  
Scan Image Enhancer  
10  
8
Perform automatic brightness, color, and  
contrast adjustment.  
Scanner extras  
11  
Four tools are available:  
•Digital ICE: mitigate the effects of dust and  
scratches  
•Digital ROC: restore faded colors  
•Digital GEM: reduce the effects of film grain  
•
Digital DEE: increase detail in under- or over-  
exposed areas of the frame  
Analog gain  
9
Control features specific 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 (5000 ED),  
fourteen (COOLSCAN V ED), or eight bits.  
Adjust exposure values for each of the col-  
ored elements in the scanner’s light source.  
Digital ICE  
Digital ICE will not produce the desired results with monochrome film (unless developed in color).  
Kodachrome Film  
When scanning Kodachrome film with the 5000 ED or COOLSCAN V ED, select Kodachrome in the film  
type menu. Depending on the film used, blurring or localized loss of detail may occasionally result when  
Kodachrome film is scanned with the 5000 ED or COOLSCAN V ED.  
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Technical Notes  
This chapter lists scanner specifications and provides  
information on maintenance and troubleshooting.  
Optional Holders and Adapters........................... 48  
Maintenance ......................................................... 52  
Troubleshooting.................................................... 56  
Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film ............ 58  
Film Feed Errors (SA-21)....................................... 60  
Uninstalling Nikon Scan ....................................... 62  
Custom Install (Macintosh Only) ......................... 65  
Checking Device Registration (Windows Only).. 66  
Specifications ........................................................ 68  
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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 FILM HOLDER  
Use with MA-21 slide-mount adapter to scan  
35-mm film (in strips of 1–6 frames)  
49  
49  
IA-20 (S) IX240 FILM ADAPTER  
APS (IX-240) film cartridges  
FH-G1 MEDICAL HOLDER  
Use with MA-21 slide-mount adapter to scan  
glass microscope slides  
49  
SA-30 ROLL FILM ADAPTER (5000 ED only)  
Strips or rolls of 35-mm film (2–40 frames)  
49  
SF-210 SLIDE FEEDER (5000 ED only)  
35-mm slides (up to 50 slides  
with mounts 1.5 mm thick)  
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Specifications  
FH-3 STRIP FILM HOLDER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)  
Film  
35-mm negatives or positives (color or monochrome) in strips of 1–6 frames  
Size and weight  
Operating mode  
262×4.7×50.5mm/10.3˝×0.2˝×2.0˝ (W×H×D), 40g/1.4oz. (approx.)  
Can be used with MA-21 in both horizontal and vertical installations  
IA-20 (S) IX240 FILM ADAPTER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)  
Film  
Developed APS (IX-240) film in cartridges of 15, 25, or 40 frames  
Feed mechanism  
Power source  
Size and weight  
Operating mode  
Automatic with built-in motor  
Supplied from scanner  
84×59×208mm/3.3˝×2.3˝×8.2˝ (W×H×D), 270 g/9.5oz. (approx.)  
Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations  
FH-G1 MEDICAL HOLDER (5000 ED and COOLSCAN V ED)  
Media  
Prepared glass microscope slides  
Slide  
26×76mm, 0.8–1.5mm thick  
Slide cover  
Total thickness  
25×60mm with thickness of 0.18mm or less  
No more than 2mm, including adhesive  
Effective aperture  
Size and weight  
Operating mode  
22.9×35mm  
53×7×106mm/2.1˝×0.3˝×4.2˝ (W×H×D), 20g/0.7oz. (approx.)  
Can be used with MA-21 in both horizontal and vertical installations  
SA-30 ROLL FILM ADAPTER (5000 ED Only)  
Film  
Developed 35-mm film in rolls or strips of 2–40 frames  
Feed mechanism  
Power source  
Automatic with built-in motor  
Supplied from scanner  
Size and weight  
Feed adapter  
Take-up reel  
80×70×230mm/3.1˝×2.8˝×9.1˝ (W×H×D), 500g/1lb 1.6oz. (approx.)  
90×160×230mm/3.5˝×6.3˝×9.1˝ (W×H×D), 500g/1lb 1.6oz. (approx.)  
Operating mode  
Can be used in vertical installation only  
SF-210 SLIDE FEEDER (5000 ED Only)  
Film  
Mounted 35-mm slides (1.0–3.2mm thick, 49–50.8mm wide)  
Number of slides  
Housing space  
Feed mechanism  
Power source  
Size and weight  
Operating mode  
Approximately 50 (assumes mounts 1.5mm thick)  
Approximately 78.5mm (3.1˝)  
Automatic with built-in motor  
Supplied from scanner  
142 ×85×325mm/5.6˝×3.3˝×12.8˝ (W×H×D), 820 g/1lb 13oz. (approx.)  
Can be used in horizontal installation only  
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FH-3 Film Holder  
The FH-3 allows strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length to be scanned in the MA-  
21 slide-mount adapter. The FH-3 can be used to scan film 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  
perforations ( 58).  
Placing Film in the Holder  
Open the holder  
Nikon logo  
1
Holding the FH-3 with the Nikon logo  
uppermost, unlatch the holder snaps  
and open the holder.  
Snap  
Place film in the holder  
2
Place a strip of 35-mm film base up  
(matte emulsion surface down) in the  
bottom half of holder. Align the frame  
to be scanned with an aperture in the  
bottom half of the holder.  
Aperture  
Close the holder  
3
4
Close the holder and align the ends of  
the top and bottom halves. Latch the  
holder cover and snap the top and bot-  
tom halves together at both ends.  
Snap shut  
Align the film with an aperture  
Apertures  
Slide the black plastic holder until the  
frame to be scanned is aligned with one  
of the two apertures in the metal cover.  
“Film Base”/”Emulsion Surface”  
When film is examined under bright light, the image on the emulsion surface will be in slight relief, with  
bumps and hollows where the image has been developed. The opposite surface (the film base) will be  
reflective and smooth. Place the film in the holder base up.  
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Inserting the Holder  
Insert the MA-21 slide-mount adapter  
1
After confirming that the status LED is not blinking, slide  
the MA-21 slide-mount adapter into the adapter slot  
(
25). When the adapter is fully inserted, the status  
LED will blink while the scanner initializes ( 24). Wait  
until the status LED stops blinking.  
Insert the FH-3  
2
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.  
To scan frames 1–3, insert the left end of To scan frames 4–6, insert the right end of  
the holder into the scanner.  
the holder into the scanner.  
Fourth frame scanned  
(frame “D”).  
First frame  
scanned (frame  
“A”).  
Fifth frame scanned  
(frame “E”).  
Second  
frame scanned  
(frame “B”).  
Sixth frame scanned  
(frame “F”).  
Third frame  
scanned (frame  
“C”).  
Removing the Holder  
After confirming that the status LED is not blinking, remove  
the FH-3 by hand. The eject button on the MA-21 can not  
be used when removing the FH-3.  
Remove Film Holders  
Remove the FH-3 after use. Errors may occur if the FH-3 is in place when the scanner is turned on. If an  
error occurs, turn the scanner off and then on again after removing the FH-3.  
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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 film holders from the adapter film slot). If the  
device will not be used for a prolonged period, unplug the scanner and store it in a well-  
ventilated area where the temperature is between –10°C (14°F) and +50°C (+122°F) and  
the humidity less than 60%. Do not store the scanner where it would be subject to sudden  
temperature changes or condensation.  
When the Scanner Is Not in Use  
The MA-21 and SA-21 are equipped with flaps to prevent the accumulation of dust inside  
the scanner. Be sure one of these adapters is inserted in the scanner when the device is not  
in use.  
Accumulation of dust on the optical parts in the vicinity of the adapter slot could result in  
scanning errors. Should an error occur, remove dust by sending air into the adapter slot with  
a blower. Do not insert your fingers into the adapter slot.  
Cleaning  
Turn the scanner off, unplug the power cable, and place the scanner on a flat, stable surface  
where it will not be damaged in a fall. Use a blower or a soft dry cloth to remove dust, a soft  
cloth lightly dampened with neutral detergent or liquid soap to remove tougher stains. Do  
not use alcohol or other volatile chemicals.  
Servicing  
Nikon scanners are precision devices. We recommend that the scanner and adapters be taken to an  
authorized Nikon service representative once every one to two years for inspection, and once every three  
to five years for servicing (fees are charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are  
particularly recommended in the case of scanners used in commercial applications.  
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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 materials (if the original packing materials  
are unavailable, use materials at least as shock resistant as the originals).  
Transporting the Scanner  
Nikon scanners are certified for use in the region or country of sale only. Transport or use  
outside the region or country of sale is at the risk and responsibility of the user.  
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Caring for the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter  
Storage  
When the adapter is removed from the scanner, store it in a well-ventilated area where the  
temperature is between –10°C (14°F) and +50°C (+122°F) and the humidity less than 60%.  
Do not store the adapter where it would be subject to sudden temperature changes or con-  
densation.  
Cleaning  
The SA-21 is equipped with internal rollers for feeding and ejecting film. Failure to keep the  
rollers clean may result in frequent “jams” in which the scanner is unable to feed or eject  
the film. If jams are occurring more frequently, clean the interior of the adapter as described  
below. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damaged film.  
Place the SA-21 on a level, stable surface  
1
2
To prevent damage to the adapter, place the SA-21 on a level, stable surface during  
cleaning.  
Open the front panel  
Press the release button and open the  
Release button  
front panel.  
Front  
panel  
Adapter cover  
Remove the adapter cover  
3
4
Open the roller frame  
Release the frame lock lever and open  
the roller frame.  
Roller frame  
Opening the Roller Frame  
Stop when resistance is felt. Attempting  
to force the frame open past this point  
could damage the adapter.  
Frame lock lever  
Continuing Jams  
If jams continue to occur frequently after the interior of the adapter has been cleaned, consult a Nikon  
service representative.  
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Clean the rollers  
5
6
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 the wheel. Dry the rollers with  
a dry cotton swab or leave the roller  
frame open until the rollers dry.  
Rollers  
Toothed  
wheel  
Roller  
frame  
Clean the sensors and feed mechanism  
Remove dust from the interior of the  
adapter with a blower. Clean the three  
sensors and the feed mechanism thor-  
oughly, changing the angle of the blow-  
er to reach all parts of the mechanism.  
Sensors  
Caring for the MA-21 Slide-Mount Adapter  
Storage  
When the adapter is removed from the scanner, store it in a well-ventilated area where the  
temperature is between –10°C (14°F) and +50°C (+122°F) and the humidity less than 60%.  
Do not store the adapter where it would be subject to sudden temperature changes or con-  
densation.  
Cleaning  
Use a blower or a soft dry cloth to remove dust, a soft cloth lightly dampened with neutral  
detergent or liquid soap to remove tougher stains. Do not use alcohol or other volatile chemi-  
cals.  
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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.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
• Scanner is off  
Turn the scanner on  
24  
21  
• Power cable is not properly connected  
Return the power switch to the off position and reconnect the power  
cable.  
Scanner will not  
turn on (status LED  
does not light)  
• Outlet is not receiving power  
Plug another device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is  
working properly.  
—
—
Status LED flickers • Scanner hardware malfunction  
(scanner not con-  
Turn the scanner off and disconnect it from the computer. Wait five  
nected to computer, seconds and turn the scanner on again. If the problem persists, con-  
or computer off)  
tact a Nikon service representative.  
• Scanner hardware malfunction or communications error  
Turn the scanner and computer off and disconnect the scanner. Wait 22, 24  
five seconds and turn the scanner on again. If the status LED flickers  
when the scanner is turned on, a scanner hardware malfunction has  
occurred. Contact the original retailer or a Nikon service representa-  
tive. If the status LED blinks and then glows steadily, turn the scanner  
off and reconnect it to the computer. After waiting five seconds, turn  
the scanner on and restart the computer. If the status LED flickers  
when the computer is restarted, try the following:  
Status LED flickers  
(scanner connected  
to computer)  
• Disconnect all other devices using the same interface as the scanner 5, 22  
• Reinstall Nikon scan  
10–19  
62–64  
—
• Update the device drivers for the USB interface (Windows only)  
• Update the scanner device drivers (Windows only)  
66–67  
• Film is not properly inserted  
Eject and reinsert film.  
28, 38  
20  
• Scanner or film moved during scanning  
Do not use the scanner in locations subject to shock or vibration. Fail-  
ure to observe this precaution could result in scanner malfunction.  
• Scan window settings require adjustment  
Poor quality scans  
Adjust settings or use factory defaults. For more information, see the 31–35  
Nikon Scan Reference Manual.  
• Scanner is off  
Turn the scanner on.  
24  
• Scanner turned on with optional film holder inserted  
After removing the holder from the adapter, turn the scanner off and 24, 51  
then on again.  
• Computer does not meet minimum system requirements  
Computer does not  
recognize scanner  
Use a computer that meets the system requirements.  
• USB cable is not correctly connected  
Reconnect the USB cable.  
10, 15  
22  
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Problem  
Possible cause  
• Other USB devices are connected and turned on  
Disconnect the other USB devices. If the scanner is connected via a 5, 22  
USB hub, adapter, or extension cable, disconnect the scanner and re-  
connect it directly to the computer. If this does not solve the problem,  
uninstall all software that uses the USB interface and reinstall Nikon  
Scan.  
• USB interface is not compatible  
Confirm that Nikon Scan supports the USB expansion board or card 10, 15,  
Computer does not  
recognize scanner  
(continued)  
(or, in the case of built-in USB ports, the make of computer).  
• USB 2.0 expansion board or card is not correctly installed  
Check the documentation provided with the USB 2.0 expansion board  
or card.  
22  
—
• Scanner device driver is missing or corrupted (Windows only)  
Check that the device driver is correctly installed. For more informa- 66–67  
tion, see the Nikon Scan Reference Manual.  
• Nikon Scan is not correctly installed  
Uninstall and reinstall Nikon Scan. For more information, see the 10–19  
Nikon Scan Reference Manual.  
62–64  
• Film can not be used in SA-21 or MA-21  
Make sure that the type of film is appropriate to the adapter used.  
Can not insert film  
28  
• Film is still in adapter  
Eject the film using the eject button in the scan window.  
• Adapter is not fully inserted in scanner  
Make sure the adapter is seated in the connectors at the rear of the  
adapter slot.  
38  
25  
SA-21 cannot be  
removed from  
scanner  
• Film can not be used in SA-21  
Use film that can be scanned in the SA-21, or purchase an optional 58–59  
holder or adapter appropriate to the type of film used. For informa- 60–61  
tion on removing jammed film, see “Film Feed Errors (SA-21).”  
Film jams in SA-21  
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Scanning Short, Long, or Damaged Film  
This section details how to alter long or damaged film strips so that they can be scanned in  
the SA-21. Strips of 35-mm film that can not be scanned in the SA-21 even with alteration  
can be scanned in the MA-21 using the optional FH-3 film holder.  
Problem  
Solution  
Ends of film are taped.  
Remove tape or trim ends of film. After removing  
tape, wipe off all traces of adhesive with soft, dry  
cloth, being careful not to damage film.  
Ends of film have not been cut straight across. Trim film straight across, being careful not to cut  
across perforations.  
End perforations are cut or torn.  
Trim film straight across, being careful not to cut  
across remaining perforations. If this would result  
in loss of part of frame, trim only outer edge of  
perforations as shown above at right.  
Ends of film are folded.  
Trim folds from film, cutting film straight across  
and being careful not to cut across perforations.  
Ends of film are tapered.  
Trim film straight across, being careful not to cut  
across perforations.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Additional perforations along one edge of film.  
Insert film in direction shown.  
Film is more than six frames long.  
Cut film into lengths of two to six frames (cut film  
straight across, being careful not to cut across per-  
forations), or use optional SA-30 roll film adapter  
(available for 5000 ED only;  
48).  
Film is only one frame long.  
Use optional FH-3 film holder ( 50).  
30mm  
6mm or more  
or less  
Film is curled.  
Perforations are torn or missing.  
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Film Feed Errors (SA-21)  
If film jams in the SA-21, the scanner status LED will flicker on and off about five times a  
second. Normally, the film will be ejected automatically. If the scanner fails to eject the film,  
follow the instructions below.  
Release the adapter lock mechanism  
1
2
If the computer displays an error message, click OK to release the adapter lock mecha-  
nism.  
Remove the SA-21  
Exercise caution to avoid damaging any  
film that may be protruding from the  
rear of the adapter.  
Place the SA-21 on a level, stable surface  
3
4
To prevent damage to the adapter, work with the SA-21 on a level, stable surface.  
Open the front panel  
Press the release button and open the  
Release button  
front panel.  
Front  
panel  
The SA-21 Lock Mechanism  
Attempting to remove the SA-21 without releasing the lock mechanism could interfere with the connec-  
tion between the adapter and the scanner. If an attempt has been made to remove the SA-21 without  
releasing the lock mechanism, push the adapter back into the scanner to re-establish the connection.  
Attempting to remove the adapter by force could damage the adapter or scanner.  
Remove Dust from Film  
Dust is a common cause of film feed errors. To prevent jams, use a blower to remove dust and lint from  
film before scanning.  
Continuing Errors  
If an error is displayed after the film is ejected, it may be necessary to clean the SA-21 as described under  
“Caring for the SA-21” ( 54).  
Optional Adapters  
For information on removing jammed film from optional adapters, see the documentation provided with  
the adapter.  
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Adapter cover  
Remove the adapter cover  
5
6
Position film at either end of the adapter  
If neither end of the film is visible, rotate  
the toothed wheel until one end pro-  
trudes from the adapter.  
Toothed wheel  
Open the roller frame  
Release the frame lock lever and open  
the roller frame.  
Roller frame  
7
8
Opening the Roller Frame  
Stop when resistance is felt. Attempting  
to force the frame open past this point  
could damage the adapter.  
Frame lock lever  
Remove the film from the adapter  
Remove the film by pulling gently on the  
visible end.  
Roller frame  
Reassemble the adapter  
9
Close the roller frame, replace the adapter cover, and close the front panel.  
Before reinserting film in the SA-21, check that it is undamaged and free of dust and lint. If  
the film has been damaged and can not be scanned in the SA-21, scan the film as described  
“Scanning Long, Short, or Damaged Film.”  
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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 uninstalling Nikon Scan, export frequently-used scan window settings to a location  
outside the Nikon Scan application folder. These settings can then be loaded into the scan  
window once Nikon Scan has been reinstalled. For more information, see the Nikon Scan  
Reference Manual (on CD).  
Windows  
Select Nikon Scan 4 Uninstall  
1
Click the Start button and select Nikon  
Scan 4>Nikon Scan 4 Uninstall from  
the program list.  
Begin the uninstall  
2
3
The dialog shown at right will be dis-  
played. Click OK to begin removing  
Nikon Scan and all of its components.  
If uninstaller encounters read-only files  
or components shared by another ap-  
plication, a confirmation dialog will be  
displayed. Read the information dis-  
played carefully before deciding what to  
do with the affected components.  
Click Finish  
Click Finish to exit the uninstaller.  
Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional  
When installing or uninstalling Nikon Scan under the above operating systems, log in as the “Computer  
administrator” (Windows XP) or “Administrator” (Windows 2000 Professional).  
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Macintosh  
Quit all applications  
1
2
Insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM drive  
A Nikon Scan 4 CD icon will appear on  
the desktop. Double-click the icon to  
open the “Nikon Scan 4” window.  
Double-click the Welcome icon in  
3
4
the “Nikon Scan 4” window  
Choose a language  
A language-selection dialog will be  
displayed. Select a language and click  
Next.  
Start the installer  
5
The “Install Center” dialog will be dis-  
played. Open the “Software” panel and  
click Easy Install.  
“Authenticate” (Mac OS X Only)  
Clicking Easy Install in the software  
panel displays the “Authenticate” dialog  
shown at right. Enter the administrator  
name and password and click OK.  
Click Accept  
6
The license agreement will be displayed.  
Click Accept.  
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Click Continue…  
7
8
The ReadMe file will be displayed. Click Continue… to display the “Nikon Scan Installer”  
dialog.  
Select Uninstall  
Select Uninstall from the menu at the  
top left corner of the installer dialog and  
click the Uninstall button to remove  
Nikon Scan and its components from the  
computer.  
Click OK  
9
A confirmation dialog will be displayed  
when removal is complete. Click OK.  
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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.  
Display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog  
1
2
After quitting any applications that may be running, insert the Nikon Scan CD in the CD-  
ROM drive and display the “Nikon Scan Installer” dialog as described in steps 2–7 of the  
“Uninstall: Macintosh” section ( 63–64).  
Select Custom Install  
Select Custom Install from the menu at  
the top left corner of the installer dialog  
and select or deselect components for  
installation by clicking the boxes to their  
left.  
Click Install  
3
Click Install to begin installation of  
the selected components. Complete  
installation as described in steps 8–13  
of “Installing Nikon Scan: Macintosh”  
(
17–18).  
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Checking Device Registration (Windows Only)  
The first 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 scanner does not function as expected when Nikon Scan is running, the  
computer may not have correctly registered the scanner. Check that the device drivers are  
correctly installed.  
Make sure the scanner is connected and turned on  
1
2
Display the “System Properties” dialog  
Windows XP  
Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and  
click System.  
Windows 2000 Professional  
Select Settings>Control Panel from the Start menu and double-click the System  
icon.  
Windows Me, Windows 98 SE  
Select Control Panel from the Start menu and double-click the System icon.  
Open the Device Manager  
3
Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional  
Open the “Hardware” panel and click  
the Device Manager button.  
Windows Me, Windows 98 SE  
Click the “Device Manager” tab.  
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Check that the scanner is listed as an imaging device  
Click the “+” next to “Imaging devices”  
(Windows XP, Windows 2000 Profes-  
sional) or “Imaging Device” (Windows  
Me, Windows 98 SE) and confirm that  
the scanner is listed.  
4
If the Scanner Is Not Listed  
If the scanner is not listed or appears  
next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, the drivers  
have not been correctly installed. Dis-  
connect the scanner and uninstall Nikon  
Scan, then reinstall Nikon Scan and re-  
connect the scanner.  
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Specifications  
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED (LS-5000 ED)  
Media  
Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome  
35-mm slides  
Slides with mounts 1.0–3.2mm thick, 49–50.8mm wide. Optional SF-210  
slide feeder can be used to scan up to 50 slides with mounts 1.5mm thick.  
2–6 frames; 2–40 frames with optional SA-30 roll film adapter. Strips of 1–6  
frames can be scanned with optional FH-3 film holder.  
Cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames can be scanned with optional IA-20 (S)  
adapter.  
35-mm film strips  
APS (IX-240) film  
Glass microscope  
slides  
Prepared glass microscope slides (26×76mm, 0.8–1.5mm thick) can be  
scanned with optional FH-G1 film holder.  
Aperture/scan range  
Aperture  
Scan range  
MA-21, SF-210  
25.1×36.8mm  
3946×5782pixels  
Same as slide mount  
SA-21, SA-30  
25.1×38.0mm  
3946×5959pixels  
23.4×36.0mm  
IA-20 (S)  
18.6×28.4mm  
2916×4453 pixels  
16.1×27.4mm  
Effective aperture  
Scanning system  
Light source  
Image sensor  
Color separation  
Optical resolution  
A/D conversion  
Output  
Fixed film, movable plane single-pass optical scanning system  
Red, Green, Blue, and Infrared (RGBIr) LEDs  
Linear CCD image sensor with 3964 pixels in two adjacent lines  
Performed by RGB LEDs  
Up to 4000 pixels per inch  
16 bits per color  
Full color or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel  
Auto and manual  
Focus  
Scanning time  
Scan Image  
(Time to display image Enhancer  
ICE  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
ROC  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
GEM  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
DEE  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Preview  
11 s  
11 s  
12 s  
34s  
34s  
11 s  
41 s  
Scan  
20s  
20s  
46s  
35s  
1min 52s  
1mim 9s  
2min 42s  
when Preview button is  
clicked, or when Scan  
button is clicked fol-  
lowing preview. Times  
do not include autofo-  
cus.)*  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
*Times for positive film scanned with MA-21 at input resolution of 4000 dpi and bit depth of 16 bits (CMS on) using Nikon Scan 4 on  
Pentium 4 3.06GHz FSB 533MHz computer with 1GB RAM, Windows XP Professional, and USB 2.0 High Speed.  
Interface  
USB 2.0 compliant  
Power supply  
AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz  
Operating environment +10–+35°C (+50–+95°F) at a humidity of 20–60%  
Size and weight  
Orientation  
96×172×315mm/3.8˝×6.8˝×12.4˝ (W×H×D), 3kg/6.6lb (approx.)  
Horizontal or vertical (with SF-210: horizontal only; with SA-30: vertical only)  
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COOLSCAN V ED (LS-50 ED)  
Media  
Negatives and positives, in color and monochrome  
35-mm slides  
35-mm film strips  
Slides with mounts 1.0–3.2mm thick, 49–50.8mm wide.  
2–6 frames. Strips of 1–6 frames can be scanned with optional FH-3 film  
holder.  
APS (IX-240) film  
Cartridges of 15, 25, and 40 frames can be scanned with optional IA-20 (S)  
adapter.  
Glass microscope  
slides  
Prepared glass microscope slides (26×76mm, 0.8–1.5mm thick) can be  
scanned with optional FH-G1 film holder.  
Aperture/scan range  
Aperture  
Scan range  
MA-21  
25.1×36.8mm  
3946×5782pixels  
Same as slide mount  
SA-21  
IA-20 (S)  
25.1×38.0mm  
3946×5959pixels  
23.4×36.0mm  
18.6×28.4mm  
2916×4453 pixels  
16.1×27.4mm  
Effective aperture  
Scanning system  
Light source  
Image sensor  
Color separation  
Optical resolution  
A/D conversion  
Output  
Fixed film, movable plane single-pass optical scanning system  
Red, Green, Blue, and Infrared (RGBIr) LEDs  
Linear CCD image sensor with 3964 pixels  
Performed by RGB LEDs  
Up to 4000 pixels per inch  
14 bits per color  
Full color or grayscale at 8 or 16 bits per channel  
Auto and manual  
Focus  
Scanning time  
Scan Image  
(Time to display image Enhancer  
ICE  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
ROC  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
GEM  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
DEE  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Preview  
14 s  
15 s  
17 s  
49s  
Scan  
38s  
38s  
1min 13s  
51 s  
2min 4s  
2min 25s  
when Preview button is  
clicked, or when Scan  
button is clicked fol-  
lowing preview. Times  
do not include autofo-  
cus.)*  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
49s  
15 s  
1min 7s 3min 9s  
*Times for positive film scanned with MA-21 at input resolution of 4000 dpi and bit depth of 14 bits (CMS on) using Nikon Scan 4 on  
Pentium 4 3.06GHz FSB 533MHz computer with 1GB RAM, Windows XP Professional, and USB 2.0 High Speed.  
Interface  
USB 2.0 compliant  
Power supply  
AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz  
Operating environment +10–+35°C (+50–+95°F) at a humidity of 20–60%  
Size and weight  
Orientation  
96×172×315mm/3.8˝×6.8˝×12.4˝ (W×H×D), 3kg/6.6lb (approx.)  
Horizontal or vertical  
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Supplied Adapters  
MA-21 SLIDE MOUNT ADAPTER  
Film  
Mounted 35-mm slides (1.0–3.2mm thick, 49–50.8mm wide)  
Size and weight  
Operating mode  
71.7×59×158.3mm/2.8˝×2.3˝×6.2˝ (W×H×D), 100g/3.5oz. (approx.)  
Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations  
SA-21 STRIP FILM ADAPTER  
Film  
35-mm negatives or positives (color or monochrome) in strips of 2–6 frames  
Feed mechanism  
Power source  
Size and weight  
Operating mode  
Automatic with built-in motor  
Supplied from scanner  
80×70×230mm/3.1˝×2.8˝×9.1˝ (W×H×D), 500g/1lb 1.6oz. (approx.)  
Can be used in both horizontal and vertical installations  
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Index  
Symbols  
FH-3 film holder, 20, 48–49, 50–51,  
68–69  
FH-G1 medical holder, 48–49,  
68–69  
R
35-mm film strips, 25, 28–29, 32,  
38, 48, 50–51, 58–59  
35-mm slides, 25, 28–29, 38, 48  
Resolution, 35, 44  
Rotating images, 9, 33, 44  
S
Flipping images, 9, 33, 44  
A
SA-21 strip-film adapter, 3, 9, 25,  
28–29, 32, 38, 41, 50, 54–55, 57,  
58–59, 60–61, 68–70  
SA-30 roll-film adapter, 4, 20,  
48–49, 59, 68  
Saving images, 36, 37  
Scan button, 30, 36, 40, 42  
Scan Image Enhancer, 2, 9, 35, 46  
Scan window, 8–9, 26–27, 30–36,  
38, 40–43  
Scanner extras, 46  
Settings menu, 41  
SF-210 slide feeder, 20, 41, 48–49,  
68  
Status LED, 3, 5, 24, 25, 38, 51, 56  
Acquire plug-in, 17, 26  
Adapter slot, 3, 25  
Adobe Photoshop, 8, 17, 26  
Analog gain, 42, 46  
Aperture, 68–69  
APS (IX-240) film, 48–49, 68–69  
Autoexposure, 41  
Autofocus, 41  
G
Grayscale, 31  
H
Help button, 41  
I
IA-20 (S) APS (IX-240) film adapter,  
48–49, 68–69  
Imaging applications, 8, 26  
Image windows, 36  
Information panel, 30, 42  
Install, see Nikon Scan, installing  
IX-240, see APS (IX-240) film  
B
Bit depth, 35, 46  
C
Calibrated RGB, 31  
Color balance, 45  
K
Color model menu, 31, 41. See also  
Calibrated RGB; Grayscale.  
Color-space profile, 13, 17–18  
Color values, 42, 44  
Control area, 30, 40, 41  
Crop, 34–35, 44  
Kodachrome, see Film, Kodachrome  
T
Thumbnail, 32  
L
drawer, 32, 43  
Layout Tools, 33, 44  
LCH Editor, 45  
drawer tab, 30, 32, 40, 43  
Tool Chest, 30, 33, 34–35, 44–46  
Tool palettes, 33, 35, 44–46  
Tools button, 41  
Transport, 53  
M
Curves, 45  
MA-21 slide-mount adapter, 3, 9,  
25, 28–29, 32, 36, 38, 41, 50–51,  
55, 68–70  
Mac OS, 2, 15–19, 26, 38, 63–65  
Maintenance, 52–55  
D
Device drivers, 12, 66–67  
Digital DEE, 2, 46  
Digital GEM, 2, 46  
Digital ICE, 2, 46  
Digital ICE4 Advanced, 9, 46  
Digital ROC, 2, 46  
TWAIN, 26  
U
Uninstall, see Nikon Scan, uninstall-  
ing  
Unsharp Mask, 45  
USB, 5, 10, 15, 22, 57  
cable, 4, 5, 22, 24  
USB 2.0, 10, 15, 22, 57  
Multi-sample scanning, 46  
N
Natural, 30, 43  
E
Nikon Scan, 8–9, 10–18, 26–27,  
30–38, 39–46, 56–57, 62–65.  
See also Scan window  
installing, 10–18  
custom install, 65  
plug-in, 17, 26  
starting, 26–27  
uninstalling, 62–64  
Nikon View, 8–9, 10, 15  
Eject button, 29, 38, 41  
MA-21, 38, 51  
Nikon Scan, 38, 41  
Ejecting film, see Film, ejecting  
V
Vents, 3, 20  
W
F
Windows, 10–14, 26, 38, 56–57,  
62, 66–67  
Feet, 4  
File size, 44  
98 SE, 2, 12, 13, 66–67  
2000 Professional, 10, 12, 24,  
62, 66–67  
Me, 2, 12, 66–67  
XP, 2, 10, 12, 62, 66–67  
Film, 5, 9, 25, 28–29, 31, 38, 48–49,  
50–51, 58–59, 68–70  
base, 29, 50  
caring for, 5, 29  
color, 31  
O
Orientation, 33, 42  
Output size, 44  
P
curl, 29, 59  
Z
Perforations, see Film, perforations  
Power switch, 21, 24, 38  
Power cable, i–ii, 4, 21, 56  
connecting, 21  
Preferences, 29, 41  
Prefs button, 41  
Preview area, 30, 32–35, 43  
Preview button, 30, 33, 40, 42  
Previewing images, 9, 32–33, 42  
Printing images, 9, 37  
Processed, 30, 43  
emulsion surface, 29, 50  
ejecting, 38, 41  
inserting, 28–29  
Kodachrome, 31, 46  
monochrome, 31, 46  
negative, 31  
perforations, 29, 50, 58–59  
positive, 31  
Film gate, 4  
Zoom buttons, 41  
Film type menu, 31  
Progress window, 30, 40, 43  
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