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Appendix B. Using the Universal Transparency Cover (UTC)
This scanner is equipped with a UTC, which gives you the capability to scan slides and transparencies. It
can be difficult to get a great scan from negatives. Negative film normally contains an emulsion that
affects the color of the image when scanned. Other transmissive images may appear clear, but negatives
often have a muddy, brown, gray, or orange tint to the image.
The VistaScan software contains a “negative” option for compensating for the inherent color bias of the
emulsions. VistaScan is able to neutralize the cast of whichever emulsion type is applied to the negative,
based on the type of the negative.
To achieve the best scan from a negative:
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Scan negatives and slides at the highest optical resolution the scanner supports, which is 60 dpi for
this scanner. You should also try scanning at 1200 dpi to see which resolution works best for you.
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Make sure you select only the image when cropping, and do not include any extra background
material.
Important Safeguards
Read all of the instructions.
Save these instructions for later use.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
When replacement parts are required, be sure that service technicians have used replacement parts that
conform to at least the same safety standards with regard to fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist environment.
The product should be operated using only the type of power source indicated on the product label.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the enclosure may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
This unit has input circuitry suitable for 12V CD supply.
The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 7041:1982 should be less than or
equal to 70dB(A).
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