Nikon LS-30 - Manual (Page 12)

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Overview
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon LS-30 scanner for 35
mm and IX240 film. The LS-30 film scanner offers high speed
and high resolution, making it ideally suited to the creation of
high-quality images for desk-top publishing, design, and multi-
media production. Removable modular adapters allow scanning
of 35 mm slides and strip film, whether negative or positive,
color or monochrome. An adapter for IX240 film is available
separately. Other features include:
• a bright, four-color LED light source, which eliminates the
need to replace worn-out bulbs
• single-pass, high-speed scanning
• ten-bit analog-to-digital conversion, guaranteeing high image
quality
• a maximum of 2,592 x 3,894 pixels and resolutions as high as
2,700 dpi
• an autofocus function that eliminates the need for manual
focus adjustment
• a compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient design
• random-access and batch scanning, allowing you to preview
and select for scanning any frame or frames in a film strip or
IX240 film cartridge without removing the film from the
scanner
This reference manual describes the procedures for unpacking,
setting up, and connecting the scanner, and explains how to use
the film adapters available for the LS-30. While the emphasis in
this manual is on setting up and using the scanner, the precau-
tions that should be observed for personal safety and to pre-
vent damage to the equipment are also covered. The next
chapter, “Parts and Accessories,” introduces the parts of the
scanner and the contents of the package. This is followed by
“Setup,” which describes how to connect the power and SCSI
cables and set the SCSI ID. “Using the Scanner” details how to
insert and use the film adapters and how to insert and remove
film and slides. The final sections, “Maintenance” and “Trouble-
shooting,” give information on caring for your scanner and on
what to do when things go wrong. Please read all instructions
thoroughly to ensure that you get the most from your scanner.
The procedures for using the LS-30 to scan and reproduce
images are outlined in the User’s Guide. A more detailed expla-
nation of scanning procedures may be found in the software
reference manuals.
We hope that you will find this manual helpful.