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Table of Contents 1. Precaution ................................................................ 2 2. Preparation............................................................... 5 Standard Accessories....................... ......................5 Part Names............................................................. 6 Installing the Battery Pack ...................................... 8 Charging the Battery Pack…………….................... 9 3. Place Film / Slide Into The Holder ..........................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a reflecta x7-Scan Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your recorder multiple capabilities. 1. Precaution Before using reflecta x7-Scan, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the reflecta x7-Scan is operated correctly. Never operate reflecta x7-Scan inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted.
If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from EN reflecta x7-Scan, turn the power off immediately. Take reflecta x7-Scan to the nearest authorized service center for repairing. Never attempt to repair reflecta x7-Scan on your own. Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for reflecta x7-Scan may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. reflecta x7-Scan may become slightly warm during use.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digitize 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
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EN 126 Negative Holder Note: We suggest using bundled brush to insert into the reflecta x7-Scan slot and clean the glass surface periodically to produce a clear image. Please make sure your film negatives/ mounted slides and cover trays are clean before inserting into the reflecta x7-Scan as well. Dust or dirt from the negatives and cover trays will affect the quality of your scanned images.
Installing the Battery Pack 1. Open the battery compartment cover by lightly pressing and sliding it back as shown. 2. Insert the supplied battery. Make sure the (+ and -) ends of the battery match to the polarities indicated in the battery compartment. 3. Snap the cover back into place.
Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. If the battery charge becomes low while you are using the reflecta x7-Scan, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment (see page 8) 2.
(b) Plug the USB mini B of the supplied AC adaptor to the USB port of the reflecta x7-Scan, and plug the adaptor to the power outlet. Please charge the battery at least 2.5~3 hours 3. Red LED will light on during charging. When the battery pack is fully charged, the red LED light will be off and you may disconnect the charging connections. Status LED: 1.
3. Place Film / Slide Into The Holder 1. Keep the glossy surface in the upward direction. Open the negative/ positive slide holder as Illustrated. 2. Put a 135 positive slide/ negative film/ 110 negative/126 negative into holder as shown. 3. Close the holder and please make sure the holder close properly.
4. 1. Using the reflecta x7-Scan Insert SD card into the SD card slot first. 2. Press Power button to power on. Press Power button to power off if you do not want to use the reflecta x7-Scan.
3. Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the slot according to the ▲ or ● sign shown on the reflecta x7-Scan and film holder.
You can adjust the location of the film by moving the film holder; the film holder can be moved in both directions. Keep your picture in the rectangular white frame, improper adjustment of picture may copy the black edges of the film holder. If the black edge of a slide film is on top or bottom of the LCD display, tilt the reflecta x7-Scan forward or backward will eliminate the black edge. You may crop away the black edges later by the software. (please refer to page 23 edit the pictures section 1.
4. To select film type on the screen. Press Film Type Button for selection. 135 positive (slide) 135 negative 135 black & white 110 negative 126 negative Note: Improper selection of Film type may not get good result.
5. Press Copy button to convert picture to Digital image. To get the best Digitize image wait for the image display on the LCD screen to adjust the brightness until it becomes stable. It normally take 3~4 seconds, depending on the brightness of your film. Note: For power saving the reflecta x7-Scan will automatically turns to sleep condition if you are not using it for more than 3 minutes. You may wake up the reflecta x7-Scan by pressing any one of the button.
6. Moving the film holder for next. 7. The exposure of the reflecta x7-Scan is set automatically, in some occasion you need to adjust the brightness (exposure) at your subject. Press EV/Delete button to adjust expose value. Press Up or Down Button to adjust the exposure compensation from +2EV to -2EV in 0.5 increments. The amount of compensation is shown at the bottom of the LCD.
5. Playback Mode 1. Press Playback button for playback Digital image. Icon shown as below: 2. Press UP button to forward reviewing. Press DOWN button for backward reviewing.
3. Press Playback button again for slideshow Icon shown as below: 4. Press Playback button again to go back to original screen.
6. Delete Mode 1. Under Playback Mode Press Delete button once then OK button to delete current image. 2. Press Delete button twice then OK button to delete all images.
3. Press Delete button three times then OK button to format SD card. Note: a. Formatting SD card will delete all the files in the card. Download your files in the SD card into your computer before the SD card is formatted. b. If you don’t want to delete images, please push down button once, then ok button to select “NO.
7. Install the Software EN Installing the Software in Windows OS computer 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu should appear. 2. When you see the following screen, choose “ArcSoft MediaImpression” to install the software. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. On Customer Information, please refer to the sticker with SN no. on the CD paper cover for License Key.
5. The installed software will automatically create a MediaImpression logo on your desktop. 6. Restart the computer. Installing the Software in Mac OS computer 1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and click CD icon. 2. Click” MediaImpression Installer” 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. On Customer Information, please refer to the sticker with SN no. on the CD paper cover for License Key.
8. To Link the Card to Computer 1. Plug the USB cable to reflecta x7-Scan and computer properly. 2. Turn power on. 3. Press the Up button to select “SD to PC” to YES, then press the OK button for confirmation.
4. To active bundled software-MediaImpression, the images saved in SD card will be import to you computer automatically for reviewing. Please copy the images from SD card to the designated folder or album of your computer.
Note: Bundled MediaImpression is only for images editing purpose. The Acquire function is for Film Scanner/ Photo Scanner without TFT display.
5. For iPad User The images in the SD card can be downloaded directly to your iPad as described on P.24. by connecting the USB cable to the iPad camera connector, or the SD card to the card reader of the iPad camera connection kit. For more detail please read the instruction of the iPad camera connection kit. Your iPad does not support any power for the reflecta x7-Scan to work with. The battery must be installed into the reflecta x7-Scan (P.8) when connects to your iPad for downloading images.
9. Viewing Images from TV 1. Set TV to video mode, and plug the TV cable to reflecta x7-Scan and TV set properly. Turn power on. 2. Press Playback button for viewing image on TV. 3. Choose if your country is using NTSC or PAL system.
4. Press UP button to forward reviewing. Press DOWN button to backward reviewing. 5. Press Playback button once more for slide show on the TV screen. The slide show can be stopped by pressing the Up or Down button. The slide show can be continued by pressing the Playback button again. 6. Press the Playback button once more during the slide show will terminate the TV mode and the film scanner will return to the original stage. 7. Press Power button to turn off when no further TV viewing.
10. Edit The Pictures First, click on the picture to select, and then use the ArcSoft MediaImpression tools to edit the pictures as you like. Edit Photo Editing Tools The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching controls. The windows can be stretched to provide a large size view of the active photo. Double click the module’s tool bar to maximize the window to fill the computer screen.
1.2 Color This feature is designed to fix Digitize photos that have unnatural color or appear too dark. It’s also great for fixing scanned versions of old prints that have faded or whose colors have changed after many years. How to fix the color of a photo: 1. Drag the color balance sliders to make the photo color appear more natural. Add red or yellow to make the photo warmer. Add blue or green to make the photo cooler. 2.
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. Repeat the process until all the red eyes are fixed. 5. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result. 1.4 Crop This feature enables you to trim photos for a dramatic effect or cut off the distracting parts of a picture. How to use the crop function: 1. Choose the crop orientation (portrait or landscape). 2.
How to use Straighten: EN 1. Move the slider (or click the rotate buttons) until the photo appears straight. 2. Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and horizontal reference. 3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you do not. 1.6 Blur Background This feature can be used in 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.
2. Retouch 2.1 Healing Brush The Healing Brush is good for fixing dust, scratches and removing skin blemishes. How to use the Healing Brush to fix a skin blemish: 1. Establish a source point for the Healing Brush by holding the Shift key and clicking on an area of the skin that is close in color and texture to the area you want to heal. 2. Use the zoom control to zoom in on the blemish. 3. Adjust the size of the healing brush so the cursor (circle) is only slightly larger than the blemish. 4.
3. Click and hold your mouse button and carefully paint over the telephone pole. Do not release the mouse button until the job is done. The sky will be cloned into place. 4. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result. 2.3 Lighten/Darken The Light/Darken tool is good for adjusting specific areas of a photo. 2.4 Smudge Simulate the smearing of wet paint. Please click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and sharpness. 2.5 Sharpen Sharpen blurry areas.
2.7 Paint Brush Allows you to “paint” on your image when you click and drag the mouse. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and transparency. 2.8 Line Draw a straight line in the photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the line width and transparency. 2.9 Eraser Simulate an eraser, removing the image painting by paintbrush and line tools from your photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the eraser size and effect. 3.
11. Appendix EN Specifications Image Sensor Preview and Review Lens Specification 1/2.3” 14 Mega CMOS Sensor, 2.4” Color LCD Display F/No. 5.0, four elements fully coated glass lens Color Balance Automatic Exposure Control Automatic & Manual adjustment Support Film Size 135 Negative & Slide (3:2) Auto Cropping 110 Negative (4:3) 126 Negative (1:1) Support Film Type 135 Slide Auto Converting Color Negative Film (135 ,110 & 126) Black & White Negative Film Focusing Fixed Focus EV adjustment Yes, + - 2.
Icons & Indicators Battery Full Delete One Battery 2/3 Delete All Battery 1/3 Format SD Card Battery Empty Yes 135 Slide No 135 Negative Film B/W 135 Negative Film 110 Negative Film 126 Negative Film PC-SD-Card Selection Card Error PC-SD Card Link-connected TV System Selection EV Compensation Indicator EV Compensation -38- Card Full Card Lock Playback Mode Slide Show Wait
Available number take in SD card PC System Requirements ® z Pentium P4 1.6GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon z Free USB2.0 port z 512MB RAM z 500MB free hard disk space z 1024 x 768 pixel color monitor z CD-ROM drive ® z Windows XP Service Pack II / Vista™, 32/64 bits Windows 7/Windows 8 Mac System Requirements z PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor recommended z Free USB2.0 port z 768MB RAM z 500MB free hard disk space z 1024 x 768 color monitor z CD-ROM drive z Mac 10.5 ~ 10.