Super 8 Normal 8 - To scan Reflecta - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Super 8 Normal 8 Reflecta

• A fully automated apparatus to digitize 8 mm and Super 8 film reels of up to 5" into digital videos.

• Frame-by-Frame digitizing for high-quality digital output.

• Stand-alone machine, no computer, software or drivers are required

• Scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards (32GB max, not included)

• Converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080P/30 fps

• Compatible with all Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems

• Playback the digital movies on TV using the included TV Cable Before Using the Film Scanner This section provides important safety information you should read before operating the device.

• Do not drop or handle the device too aggressively as it may cause damage to the device.

• 8 mm or Super 8 media MUST be mounted with a suitable reel (up to 5" in diameter) and adapter, before recording/rewinding.EN

1. Power button: To turn power on or off.

4. Menu button: To go back to Menu selection; Press twice to go to Menu

mode or record mode. Reel Adapter 8 mm diameter inside; 13 mm outside3 Getting Started Preparing the Film If your film is not in good condition (ie. it is broken, ruptured with perforated holes, misaligned, taped overlap, bent, spliced, gluey, or thick), please check and fix the problem first. Otherwise it may damage or jam the reflecta Film Scanner Super 8 and Normal 8, or produce poor quality videos. Also, some early films might have been wound too tight, which might cause jittering during the recording process. You can use the reflecta Film Scanner Super 8 and Normal 8 to rewind it back and forth to regain proper winding tightness. Before recording, it is good practice to use a lint-free cloth and/or anti- static film cleaner to remove dirt particles, clean any processing chemical residues, and to dry any scattered mildew on the film in order to prevent them showing up on recorded videos.

1. Attach Power Cord

Plug in the included DC 12V power adapter.

2. Insert SD/SDHC Memory Card (Max. 32 GB)

Insert the SD/SDHC memory card before powering on the Film Scanner device.

• Using a MicroSD card with an adapter, or SDXC card (64GB), which is not compatible with the Film Scanner will lead to a "Card error" message appearing on the screen. The Film Scanner can only take a SD/ SDHC memory card of up to a maximum capacity of 32 GB.

• Make sure the SD/SDHC card is unlocked (white tab in forward position).

• Insert and push the SD/SDHC card inward until it clicks. Improper insertion may damage the card reader or the SD/SDHC Card, which neither is covered under warranty.

• Dismount/eject the SD/SDHC card by pushing the card in and releasing, instead of pulling it out. The Film Scanner will power off automatically when the SD/SDHC card is mounted/dismounted. DC 12V TV OUT Power portEN

3. Turn on/off the Film Scanner

Press the power button to turn the Film Scanner on/off.

4. Clean the Light Table

Push the film door tab left to flip open the door. Use the included brush to clean the light table very gently.

5. Mount the Reels and Film

a. If your film reel has a 8 mm (small) mounting hole, mount the reel directly to the shaft, otherwise use the provided reel adapter.

b. Mount the included 5" reel onto the right shaft. c. Follow the Film Routing Diagram printed on the face of the Film Scanner to route the film.

enu Insert here5 d. Push open the flap door, place film perforation holes at the top but under the two white tabs. Two white tabs Open e. Close the film flap door after the film has been properly placed. f. Select film type by pushing the film type lever to either the left or right. Film type lever

Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to highlight the Menu selection and then press Enter. Record Playback Rewind (More ) Exposure Sharpness USB (More ) Frame ADJ Language Format (More ) Default Setting Version (More ) 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 4th pageEN

2. Press Enter/Start to start recording. While recording is in process, a red

dot on the upper left corner will blink.

3. The Film Scanner will stop recording 2 seconds after the user presses the

4. The file counter at the lower right corner will increase by one after each

recording stop. The number on the counter also represents the file name of the recorded film. Note: Adjustments for Exposure, Sharpness, Frame Adjustment/Movie Register are available, please make adjustments before recording. Exposure0.0

2. Press the Up/Down arrow button to select the file

to Playback, then press Enter/Start.

3. Press Enter/Stop to pause the playback.

5. Press the Menu button twice to go back to

Record mode or the Main menu. 0036.MP47 Note: Mac computers will create and add hidden files to SD/SDHC memory card each time the user playbacks the recorded MP4 movie files on the Mac. The hidden or modified MP4 files stored on the SD/SDHC memory card can no longer be played back on the Film Scanner. A "No File" message will be displayed on the Viewer instead. Rewind

1. Open the flap door and remove film, then close the flap door. Check

and confirm the flap door is closed and not in the way of the rewinding process to prevent film from being scratched.

2. Swap reels. Place an empty reel on the right shaft and place film

perforation holes on the outside (as shown). If any reel adapter is needed, always place the grey adapter on the right side reel.

3. Follow the film routing diagram printed on the Film Scanner (the dotted

line) and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. Press the Enter button to Start/Stop the rewinding process.

Remove Film From Light Table Then Swap Reels Full(L) Empty(R)

1. Exposure range is from 2.0 to -2.0.

2. Press Up/Down to change the value and press Enter to complete the

3. The default setting is 0.0. Negative values provide a darker effect and an

Exposure of 2.0 gives the brightest result.

4. Adjust the required Exposure before recording.

1. Sharpness range is from Low to High. The default

to complete the change selection.

3. Adjust the required Sharpness before recording.

USB Plug in the included USB cable to upload the recorded MP4 files. The SD/ SDHC memory card is read as an External Drive, called NO_NAME drive (G:)*. The stored MP4 files are located under the directory of FilmScanner/ MOVIE. *Note: (G:) may vary from computer to computer. Frame ADJ You can make adjustments for the Movie Register (the film centre X and Y). It needs to be adjusted before recording if the default setting is off. Film type: X adjust, Enter

8MM or SP8 Select X or Y or W by pressing the Enter button X = shift centre left or right Y = shift centre up or down W = zoom-in or zoom-out Adjust the values of X, Y, W by pressing the Up or Down buttons Language English, French, Spanish, German and Italian are available on the Film Scanner. Format Highlight Yes or No to erase all files on the inserted SD/SDHC memory card. Default Setting Reset all values to 0.0 or medium. Low Medium High9 Connect to a TV set You can use your TV screen as the default screen.

1. Turn on the reflecta Film Scanner and TV.

2. Set TV input to A (or TV, TV) mode.

3. Connect the Film Scanner "TV OUT" port to your TV's Video-In port

(yellow) with the included TV-Out cable.

4. The LCD screen on the Film Scanner will turn dark and the display will

Remove Film From Light Table Then Swap Reels Full(L) Empty(R)

Remove Film From Light Table Then Swap Reels Full(L) Empty(R)

Remove Film From Light Table Then Swap Reels Full(L) Empty(R)

Remove Film From Light Table Then Swap Reels Full(L) Empty(R)

Remove Film From Light Table Then Swap Reels Full(L) Empty(R)