Rollei DF-S 180 Slide Film Scanner User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Rollei

Table of Contents

Before the First Use
Explanation of Symbols
Introduction
Safety Instructions
What‘s in the Box
Product Overview
Inserting negatives
Installing the Software
Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Maintenance
Technical Data
Disposal
Conformity
References
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DF-S 180
Dia-Film-Scanner | Slide Film Scanner

ANLEITUNG AUF DEUTSCH
MANUAL IN ENGLISH
www.rollei.de

Before the First Use

Please read the operating instructions and the safety instructions carefully before using the device for the first time.
Keep the operating instructions together with the device for future use. If you pass on the device to a third party, this manual is part of the device and must be supplied with the device.

Explanation of Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual, slide film scanner, the power supply unit or on the packaging.
**** Products marked with this symbol comply with all relevant community regulations of the European Economic Area.
Products marked with this symbol are operated with direct current.
For indoor use only. Devices with this symbol may only be operated indoors (dry environment).

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Rollei DF-S 180 Slide Film Scanner. Easily convert your negatives and slides into digital images that you can save and store. Save your precious memories directly to your computer via cable.
This product is for home use only.
This user manual is intended to provide you with guidelines to ensure that the operation of this product is safe and does not pose any risks to the user.
Any use that does not comply with the guidelines described in this user manual may void the limited warranty.

Safety Instructions

– Warning: This product contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years.
– Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this appliance. This appliance does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
– Important. Do not expose this product to liquids or high humidity.
– Do not handle the device with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.
– Do not block any ventilation openings.
– Do not operate this appliance near any heat sources such as radiators or stoves.
– Do not move the device or disconnect it from the computer while the device is reading or writing data. This may cause damage to the data and / or the device.
– Remove all packing materials before using the device. Keep all packing materials out of the reach of children and pets.
– Always switch off and unplug the device when not in use. Disconnect the USB-C cable from your computer and unplug the power adapter from the wall socket.
– Dispose of all packaging materials immediately after unpacking the product, as the bags used for packaging could pose a choking hazard.
Intended use
The slide film scanner may only be used to take photos and videos. It is only suitable for private and not for commercial use. You may use the slide film scanner only as described in the instruction manual.
Any other use is considered improper and may cause damage to property and loss of data. Manufacturers or dealers accept no liability for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.
Danger from electric current!
Faulty electrical installations or excessive mains voltage can cause electric shock.
– Only connect the slide film scanner if the mains voltage of the USB socket matches the specifications on the type plate.
– Only connect the slide film scanner to an easily accessible power outlet so that you can disconnect it quickly from the mains if problems occur.
– Do not use the scanner if it is visibly damaged or if the cable is defective.
– If the scanner or its accessories are damaged, they must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer, its service department or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid hazards.
– The housing must not be opened and repairs must only be carried out by a specialist. Contact a specialist workshop for this purpose. All liability and warranty claims are excluded in the event of repairs by the user, improper connection or incorrect operation.
– Do not immerse the scanner or cable in water or other liquids.
– Never touch the scanner with wet hands.
– Do not place objects with open flames, such as candles, or objects filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the product.
– Keep scanner and cable away from open flames and hot surfaces.
– Route the power cord so that it does not present a trip hazard.
– Do not bend the power cord or lay it over sharp edges.
– Never store the scanner in a place where it could fall into a tub or sink.
– Never touch an electrical appliance that has fallen into water.
– Do not expose the built-in battery to strong heat such as sunlight, fire, etc. Risk of fire and explosion.
– If you do not use the slide film scanner for a longer period of time or if a device malfunction occurs, be sure to switch off the device.
CAUTION! Danger to children and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities (e.g. partially disabled, elderly persons with limited physical and mental abilities) or lack of experience and know-how (e.g. elderly children).
– This scanner may be used by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilitiesor lack of experience and know-how, provided that they are supervised or have received instructions for the safe use of the scanner and understand the potential hazardsarising from its use. Children must not play with the scanner.
The scanner must not becleaned or cared for by children. Keep children under the age of eight away from the scanner.
– Do not insert any objects into the scanner.
– Do not leave the scanner unattended during operation.
– Do not place the scanner on the edge or edge of a work surface.
– Do not expose the scanner to high temperatures (e.g. heating heat). Never pour liquids on the scanner.
– Do not immerse the scanner in water for cleaning and do not use a steam cleaner.
Otherwise the scanner could be damaged.
– Do not use the scanner if cracks or cracks appear on any part or if any part is deformed. Only replace damaged parts with original spare parts.
– Damage to the electronics or accessories due to external influences such as impact, dropping or other influences are not covered by the warranty and repairs are subject to a charge.

What‘s in the Box

– Slide film scanner
– 2x negative holders
– Slider
– USB-C cable
– Cleaning brush
– Instruction manual Rollei DF S 180 Slide Film Scanner - Fig
1

Product Overview

Front
Scan button
Holder slot
Rear
USB-C port

Note: The illustrations are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
Note: This product comes with software. Please download it from: www.rollei.com/DFS180-Software and install it on your PC/Mac.

Inserting negatives

– Open the negative holder at the point marked
”Open“ and place the open holder in front of you as shown below. The negatives can now be placed the right way round in the recess provided in the holder.
You can use the numbers on the holder as a guide.
– Close the negative holder and press the edges down until they snap into place.
– Now insert the negative holder from the right into the holder slot for slide and negative holders of the slide film scanner so that the white triangular marking faces
forward and is visible.
– Slide the negative holder into the slide film scanner until you feel it click into place in the first negative position.

Inserting Slides
– Place the slides sideways at the top of the slide slider tray.
– To select the desired thickness of the slide cassette, slide the slider along the groove in an up/down motion.
– The thickness selection indicators are located on the top of the slider.
– Hold it in the position shown in the film scanner.
– Insert the slide slider into the holder slot on the right side of the slide film scanner.
– Use the slider, located on the side of the slider, to slide the slides into the scanner one at a time.

Installing the Software

Before connecting the machine to the computer for the first time, you must install the software. Download the software from the following page:
www.rollei.com/DFS180-Software.
Attention!
When installing the software, important files may be overwritten or changed. In order to be able to access the original file in case of problems after installation, you should
make a backup of your hard disk contents before installing the software.
System requirements
– Operating system: Windows 7 or higher (32 bit and 64 bit), Mac OS 10.11 or higher.
Installing and using the Windows application
Please follow the instructions below:

Double-click on the ”Rollei Film Scanner Setup.exe“ icon to start the installation.
Install the software according to the instructions on the screen.
After successful installation, a software icon will be created on the computer desktop.

Installing and using the Mac application
Please follow the instructions below:

Start the installation by double-clicking on the icon ”Rollei Film Scanner“.
Drag ”Rollei Film Scanner“ to the ”Applications“ position to finish the installation.
Open the folder ”Launchpad“ and double- click on ”Rollei Film Scanner“.

Rollei DF S 180 Slide Film Scanner - Fig 5

Scanning Images

Connect the slide film scanner to your computer with the USB cable.
Open the installed FilmScannner software. The live image from the inserted negative is displayed.
First select the type [1] (slide/negative/black & white) you want to scan.
Select between Standard (1744 x 2592 pixels) and High (interpolated: 3480 x 5184 pixels) for Resolution [2].
Here [3] select the desired format of the negative. 135 (24 x 36 mm) or 126 (26 x 26 mm).
Here [4] select the file format between JPG and TIFF.
Click on the ”Scan“ button [5] in the software or the ”Scan Button“ on the device to scan the image and edit it in the software.
Attention: The images will only be saved on your PC when you click on „Save“ [9].
Tip: You can scan several images and then save them all at once.
Now you can adjust the saturation, brightness, contrast and the individual colour tones (RGB) of the scanned image using the sliders [6]. Move the sliders in the
desired direction until the photo corresponds to your wishes. To restore the default values, click on the ”Default values“ [7].
With the buttons [8] you can rotate or mirror the image.
When you have finished editing, click on Save [9]. The photos are automatically saved under ”C:\User\Administrator\Pictures\FilmScan\“, click on ”Browse“ [10] to go directly to this folder.
Press the delete button [11] to remove the scanned image from the selection. After Use
– Remove the negative holder by sliding it completely through the machine.
– Remove the slide slider by pulling it back out of the holder slot.
– Remove the USB cable from the PC and slide film scanner.

Troubleshooting

Error	Possible causes	Remedy
Power LED does not light up	The machine is not connected properly	Check the

connection at the PC and scanner
Unclean picture quality| Dust on the scanner surface / dust on the negative| Clean scanner surface (see Cleaning)/Clean negative surface
Images blurred| Lens is fogged due to temperature differences| Wait until the scanner has adjusted to the ambient temperature
Scanner is not recognised| The scanner is not connected/USB port of the computer is defective/Restart of the computer required| Connect the scanner to the PC via USB/Use a different
USB port on your computer/ Restart your computer
Scanner cannot be operated via the soft| The scanner is not connected/USB port of the
computer is defective/Restart of the computer required| Connect the scanner to the PC via USB/Use a different
USB port on your computer/ Restart your computer
ware| scanner or software|

If these points do not help you, please contact the service department.

Cleaning and Maintenance

– Use the brush provided to clean the scanner surface.
– Lay the slide film scanner on its side and insert the end of the brush into the flap on the right side.
– Disconnect the slide film scanner from the computer when not in use.
– Store it in a clean, dry and dust-free environment.

Technical Data

Modell	DF-S 180
Image Sensor	5 megapixel sensor
Resolution	18 megapixels (interpolated)
Lens	Precision multi-element lens
Focus range	Fixed focus
Supported film types	Colour negative film: 135, 126
Automatic conversion	Black / White, negative film: 135, 126

Design and technical data are subject to change without notice.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging according to its type. Use the local possibilities for collecting paper, cardboard and other materials (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with systems for the separate collection of recyclable materials).
Devices that are marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with household waste! You are legally obliged to dispose of old devices separately from to dispose of household waste. Information on collection points that accept old appliances free of charge can be obtained from your local authority or town council.

Conformity

Rollei GmbH & Co. KG that this device complies with the following directives.
2014 / 30 / EU EMC Directive
2011 / 65 / EU RoHs Directive
**** The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.rollei.com/egk/dfs180
Rollei GmbH & Co. KG
In der Tarpen 42
22848 Norderstedt
Germany

Rollei GmbH & Co. KG
In de Tarpen 42 22848 Norderstedt
Service Hotline: +49 40 270750270
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