Reflecta Super 8 User manual
Film Scanner Super 8 - Normal 8
User's Manual
Version 2.2
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................1
Features .......................................................................................................1
Before Using the Film Scanner....................................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................................2
Film Type .....................................................................................................2
Function of Buttons......................................................................................2
Getting Started .............................................................................................3
Preparing the Film .....................................................................................3
1. Attach Power Cord ................................................................................3
2. Insert SD/SDHC Memory Card (Max. 32 GB).....................................3
3. Turn on/off the Film Scanner ................................................................4
4. Clean the Light Table.............................................................................4
5. Mount the Reels and Film .....................................................................4
6. Menu Selections ....................................................................................5
Record....................................................................................................6
Playback.................................................................................................6
Rewind...................................................................................................7
Exposure ................................................................................................7
Sharpness...............................................................................................8
USB........................................................................................................8
Frame ADJ.............................................................................................8
Language................................................................................................8
Format....................................................................................................8
Default Setting.......................................................................................8
Connect to a TV set ...................................................................................9
Specifications.............................................................................................9
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Introduction
Your old 8mm and Super 8 films are degrading. Worse, the memories are
fading and the film is becoming more brittle just sitting in the box. Convert
your Film into digital now before the memories are lost forever!
Introducing the reflecta Film Scanner Super 8 - Normal 8. A simple to use
device that will convert your movie reels into digital movies (no sound)
in one step. Works like a typical projector where you mount the 3 inch or
5 inch reel, insert a memory card, press a few buttons and the Film Scanner
will scan frame-by-frame to create a digital MP4 movie file that you can
play on any computer. You can also edit, upload movie files to the internet
or burn them to DVD's.
Features
• 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.
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Package Contents
1. reflecta Film Scanner x 1
2. Power Adapter x 1
3. USB Cable x 1
4. TV-OUT Cable x 1
5. 5" Reel in 8 mm Diameter Hole x 1
6. Reel Adapter (Red x1, Grey x1)
7. Brush x 1
8. User Manual x 1
Film Type
8 mm Super 8
Function of Buttons
1. Power button: To turn power on or off.
2. Up or Down arrow buttons: To highlight Menu item on LCD viewer.
3. Enter/Start/Stop button: To Start/Stop highlighted item.
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 outside
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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 port
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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 left shaft, otherwise use the provided red coloured reel
adapter. If adapters are needed, always place the red adapter on the LEFT
side; the GREY coloured adapter is for the RIGHT side.
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Left Reel Adapter (Red/No-Fin) Right Reel Adapter (Grey/Finned)
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.
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d.Push open the flap door, place film perforation holes at the top but under
the two white tabs.
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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
6. Menu Selections
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 )
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Record
1. Move the Film Selection Lever left (8 mm) or right (Super 8) to select
the film type, then press the Enter/Start button.
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
Enter/Stop button.
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 SD
Super8 00000
Film Type File Counter
Playback
1. Press the Menu button, highlight the Playback
selection, then press Enter.
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.
4. Press the Menu button once to the enter Edit
mode. Highlight Return (go back to Playback) or
Delete (delete the current file).
5. Press the Menu button twice to go back to
Record mode or the Main menu.
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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.
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Exposure
1. Exposure range is from 2.0 to -2.0.
2. Press Up/Down to change the value and press Enter to complete the
change selection.
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. 0.5
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Sharpness
1. Sharpness range is from Low to High. The default
setting is Medium.
2. Press Up/Down to change the value and press Enter
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
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Y:
W:
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
High
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