User manual NIKON SF-210 SLIDE FEEDER ADAPTER (SUPPORTS LS-4000, LS-5000)

[. . . ] These indications are placed in sections that should be read before operation to prevent damage to the product. 18 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] In "Using the SF-200 (S), " the procedures for loading and removing slides are explained. The final chapter, "Maintenance, " gives instructions on how to care for and transport the feeder. Please read all instructions thoroughly to ensure that you can get the most from your SF-200 (S). The procedures for scanning consecutive slides with the SF-200 (S) may be found in the software reference manuals provided on the CD-ROM that came with your scanner. We hope that you find this manual helpful. A Note on Nikon Scan If you are using the SF-200 (S) with LS-2000 film scanners, note that although Nikon Scan version 2. 0 supports the SF-200 (S), it does not allow scanned images to be saved automatically. To determine the version currently installed on your computer: button in the Nikon Scan applet · Windows: click the · Macintosh: select About Nikon Scan from the Apple ( ) menu For information on upgrading to Nikon Scan 2. 1 or later, visit the following URL: USA: http://www. nikontechusa. com Europe: http://www. nikon-euro. com 20 2. Parts and Accessories This chapter lists the items packaged with your slide feeder and identifies the parts of the SF-200 (S). 2. 1 Package Contents Purchasers of the SF-200 (S) should find that the package contains all the items listed below. Should you find that anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer immediately. SF-200 (S) slide feeder (1) Reference manual (this manual) (1) Feed-mechanism attachment for rounded slide mounts (1) 2. 2 Parts of the SF-200 (S) Magazine cover Slide insertion guide Push plate Ejection magazine Feed magazine Status LED Load mark Push plate 21 3. Installation Before installing the SF-200 (S), make sure that your scanner is set up in a suitable location, as described in the documentation provided with the scanner. The SF-200 (S) should not be used where: · the temperature exceeds 35ºC (95ºF) or falls below 10ºC (50ºF) · it would be subject to condensation or drastic changes in temperature · the humidity exceeds 85% · it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight · it might be subject to vibration or strong physical shocks · there is a lot of dust · it would be exposed to radio interference from other electronic devices · it would be exposed to water vapor (e. g. , from a humidifier) · it would be exposed to smoke Warning: Failure to observe the above precautions could result in fire or in scanner malfunction. The scanner must be on its base when the SF-200 (S) is used, and there must be sufficient space around the scanner to allow the magazine cover to open and to ensure adequate ventilation. · Do not use mounts with peeling or burred edges, mounts to which seals or labels have been affixed, or mounts with sharp corners. · The feeder does not function equally well with all makes of slide mount. Makes that have projecting parts or are not of an even thickness may jam in the feeder. Warped slides may jam if placed in the feeder as shown below. Slide feeder viewed from above Warped slide mount · Do not load slides into the feeder with the longer side of the aperture facing the scanner, as this could damage the film or slide mount or cause the feeder to jam. Insert slides as shown by the insertion guide sticker next to the feed magazine. Insertion guide sticker To scanner · Do not load slides in the feed magazine past the load mark, as this may cause the feeder to jam. · Remove scanned slides from the ejection magazine before the magazine is full. Continuing scanning when there is no room left in the ejection magazine could jam the feeder. · Before turning the scanner off or removing the feeder, make sure that all slides have been removed from the magazine and that the last slide to be fed has been ejected. 25 Slide Mounts That Can Be Used in the SF-200 (S) · The following mounts have been tested and approved for use in the SF-200 (S): GEPE 3mm, GEPE 2mm, bonum, REVUE, AGFA system G, AGFA reflecta CS, Reflecta GR, Kaiser SR, hama fix, ROWI quickslide The following mounts can be used only in restricted orientations: Mount Cautions · Insert the slide with the front (the photograph side) facing the right of the SF-200 (S) (when the feeder is viewed from the front). When the slidemount adapter is used, slides can be inserted facing either direction. If you move the feed mechanism too far, click the left-arrow button to move it back. Once the feed mechanism is visible, insert the pegs on the attachment into the holes in the feed mechanism. Feed-mechanism attachment Click the OK button in the attachment utility window to return the feed mechanism to its initial position. [. . . ] Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean, store, and transport the SF-200 (S). The exterior of the feeder is made of plastic, and should not be cleaned with volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner. If this is not sufficient to remove all dirt, clean with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with a neutral detergent or liquid soap. Warning: Do not use water or a volatile liquid such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner. Should any of these liquids enter the feeder, fire or electric shock could result. [. . . ]