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Tevion Film Strip Scanner User Manual

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Now you have purchased a TEVION Film
Strip Scanner you can rest assured in the
knowledge that as well as your 3 year
parts and labour warranty you have the
added peace of mind of dedicated help
Helpline no.: UK/N. Ireland: 08 458 684 540
Web Support: www.unisupport.net
Film Strip Scanner
User Manual
After Sales Support
lines and web support:
Rep. of Ireland:
076 60 600 29
P50615
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  • Page 1 Film Strip Scanner User Manual After Sales Support Now you have purchased a TEVION Film Strip Scanner you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated help lines and web support: Helpline no.: UK/N.
  • Page 2 Helpline number: UK/Northern Ireland: 08 458 684 540 Republic of Ireland: 076 60 600 29 www support: www.unisupport.net Helpline no.: UK/N. Ireland: 08 458 684 540 Rep. of Ireland: 076 60 600 29 Web Support: www.unisupport.net P50615...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows XP ................... 7 Windows Vista................7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............. 8 CALIBRATING THE FILM STRIP SCANNER ........9 STANDARD SETTING ..............10 HOW TO LOAD NEGATIVES / SLIDES INTO THE TRAY ....11 INDIVIDUAL SELECTION OF PICTURE SEQUENCE ....... 13 USING THE FILM STRIP SCANNER..........

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    IMPORTANT NOTICE Always use only the standard settings of the program when installing the software and calibrating/using the film strip scanner. Otherwise you may risk improper reproduction and reduced quality of your negatives/slides on your computer. Helpline no.: UK/N. Ireland: 08 458 684 540 Rep.

  • Page 5: Precations

    PRECATIONS  High-voltage internal  Never operate the scanner components create the risk inside an aircraft or of electric shock when anywhere else where exposed. Only authorized operation of such devices is service providers should restricted. Improper use perform maintenance and creates the risk of serious repairs.

  • Page 6: Disposal (Weee)

    DISPOSAL (WEEE) Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, parts and substances, which can be dangerous to the environment and harmful to human health if waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Equipment, which is marked with the WEEE logo (as shown above), should not be thrown away with your household waste.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Driver and software installation To use the scanner you must install the scanner driver and the ArcSoft Photo Impression 6 software. Note: If another version of Photo Impression 6 is already installed on your computer you have to un-install it before installing this new software.

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    3. The installed software will automatically create a PhotoImpression 6 shortcut on your desktop. 4. Insert the film strip scanner cable in the USB 2.0 *) port on your PC and let remain there. When the film strip scanner is powered the LED on top of it will light blue.

  • Page 9: Calibrating The Film Strip Scanner

    CALIBRATING THE FILM STRIP SCANNER Before using the film strip scanner the first time it should be calibrated. Note: NO trays should be inserted in the scanner slide at this stage. 1. Click the Photo Impression 6 shortcut on the desktop.

  • Page 10: Standard Setting

    5. Select colour dept. 6. Select dpi. 7. Click "Acquire". You are now ready to use the film strip scanner. See next page for how to load the negatives / slides trays. Helpline no.: UK/N. Ireland: 08 458 684 540 Rep.

  • Page 11: How To Load Negatives / Slides Into The Tray

    HOW TO LOAD NEGATIVES / SLIDES INTO THE TRAY Negatives Slides Open the tray. Place negatives/ slides (white frame side up) into the tray as shown. Close the tray and make sure that it closes properly. Note: To produce a clear picture clean the tray slot and the glass surface on a regular basis using a clean, dry, non-alcohol cotton swab.
  • Page 12 HOW TO LOAD NEGATIVES / SLIDES INTO THE TRAY Insert the negative film / slide tray properly into the slot as shown. (Insert through front entrance) Helpline no.: UK/N. Ireland: 08 458 684 540 Rep. of Ireland: 076 60 600 29 Web Support: www.unisupport.net P50615...

  • Page 13: Individual Selection Of Picture Sequence

    INDIVIDUAL SELECTION OF PICTURE SEQUENCE You can adjust the location of the individual picture by moving the film tray; the film tray can be moved in both directions. (Insert through rear entrance) Helpline no.: UK/N. Ireland: 08 458 684 540 Rep.

  • Page 14: Using The Film Strip Scanner

    USING THE FILM STRIP SCANNER General information: Hold your mouse over the icons in Arcsoft software to get functionality information. 1. Click the Photo Impression 6 shortcut on the desktop. 2. Insert the tray in the scanner slot as shown on previous page.

  • Page 15: To Scan Pictures

    USING THE FILM STRIP SCANNER To scan pictures click “Snapshot” or press the COPY button on top of the scanner. Note: To ensure the best picture quality, please allow about 5 seconds between snapshots and transfers for white balance enhancement.

  • Page 16: Editing The Pictures

    EDITING THE PICTURES 1. Click the Photo Impression 6 shortcut on the desktop. 2. Select the photo you want to edit. 3. Click "Edit". 4. Select "Photo Editing Tools". The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching tools grouped under the 3 tabs Adjust, Retouch and Clipboard.

  • Page 17: Colour

    EDITING THE PICTURES 2. Use the zoom slider in the top right corner to get a closer look at how the adjustment affects the photo. 3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you do not. Colour This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have unnatural colour or appear too dark.

  • Page 18: Crop

    EDITING THE PICTURES - Manual Fix 1. Use the zoom slider on the toolbar to zoom in on the photo. 2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator to move over a red eye. 3. Place your cursor directly over the red eye and click. 4.

  • Page 19: Blur Background

    BLUR BACKGROUND This feature can be used in a subtle way – to tone down un- important background details, or for dramatic effect - by making the main subject of a photo “pop out” of the picture. How to use the blur background function: 1.

  • Page 20: Clone

    BLUR BACKGROUND Clone The clone tool is good at removing unwanted elements from a photo. You can also use it for fun e.g. to move a nose from one person to another. How to use the clone tool e.g. to remove a telephone pole from the background of a photo: 1.

  • Page 21: Blur

    BLUR BACKGROUND Blur Smoothes out rough areas. Use the sliders below to change the brush size and intensity. Paint Brush Allows you to “paint” on your pictures when you click and drag the mouse. Use the sliders below to change the brush size and transparency.

  • Page 22: Saving Your Edited Photos

    SAVING YOUR EDITED PHOTOS When you have finished editing a photo, click “Save as” to save your results. You can choose to overwrite the original file or save a new one. Click “Close” to exit the Photo Editing Module. Note: For more detailed information, please refer to the Help section of the program.

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1/2.5” 5 mega CMOS sensor, Image sensor 5.17 mega pixels F=6.0, 4 Glass elements, Lens specification half field angle=14.1º Colour balance Automatic Exposure control Automatic Frame rate 2592x1680 pixels @7.5 fps Focus range Fixed focus PC interface USB 2.0 5M equal to 1,800 dpi High resolution scan (enhances to 3,600 dpi via interpolation)

  • Page 24: Faq

    Problem Reason Solution My computer The scanner Your computer must be does not is not equipped with a USB 2.0 port to recognize the plugged into communicate with your scanner. scannner a high-speed Check to find out whether your I get a Windows USB port computer has a USB 2.0 port.
  • Page 25 Problem Reason Solution My installation CD May be due to Check to see if your CD drive will not auto start a problem with is operating properly. If the installation possible, check on another computer to see if the installation CD is recognized. May be due to a problem with your CD drive...
  • Page 26 Problem Reason Solution Before calibration Just neglect this message, I get a message as it will not harm your that reads "Could computer. not connect Click OK to continue. capture pin #0 to grabber. Is the capture device being used by another device".

  • Page 27: Warranty Card

    Film Strip Scanner Warranty Card Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality product. Our commitment to quality also includes our service. Should you, contrary to expectations, experience defects due to manufacturing faults during private...
  • Page 28 Film Strip Scanner Warranty Card Please enclose the following when sending your product in for repair: 1. Receipt (proof of purchase). 2. This warranty card with the fault report card overleaf complete with your name, contact details and fault description.

  • Page 29: Fault Report Card

    Film Strip Scanner Fault Report Card Name Address E-mail Daytime Tel No Fault Description If you have previously contacted our helpline please provide us with the reference (RMA) number you were issued. In order to deal with your enquiry as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ask you to send your enquiry by e-mail.

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