Nikon DS-L1 Instructions Manual

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.SETUP. VI Basic Operations1 Preparations Before Photographing- 34 -"XGA (LCD ON) LCD Color" is initially selected for Power On Settings. When using anexternal monitor, select "SXGA (LCD OFF)," "XGA (LCD OFF)," or "XGA (LCD ON)."4) Colors may not display correctly, depending on the external monitor connected to thesystem. If this is the case, you can adjust color settings using the color adjustmentfunction for the external monitor or via Display (VGA LCD) Color Adjustment in the PowerOn Settings screen.5) Press SAVE to save your settings. Turn the DS-L1 back on again.NOTE: Because no images are displayed on the internal monitor when SXGA orXGA (LCD OFF) is selected, you cannot work with the DS-L1 without anexternal monitor after making these selections. To change settings, holddown the MENU button on the main unit while you turn on the power. (Keepthe MENU button depressed until startup is completed.) Images will beoutput temporarily to the internal monitor. Select XGA in Power On Settingsand press SAVE .When using an LCD monitor or an LCD projectorAdjust settings on the display side (e.g., on the monitor or projector) using the chartincorporated in the DS-L1. Follow the procedure described below to make this adjustment.1) Connect an external monitor to the DS-L1.2) Turn on the power for the DS-L1. Give the unit about 20 minutes to warm up. Also, makesure the display has time to warm up sufficiently, in accordance with the instructionmanual.3) Display a menu and select the [SETUP] tag on it to enter the SETUP menu. SelectAdditional… from the SETUP menu to go on to the Additional Settings screen.4) Press the LCD Chart at the lower right corner of the screen. A 1-dot pitched,monochrome mesh chart will be displayed.5) Adjust the clock phase and clock pitch on the display side. Refer to the instruction manualprovided with your display for detailed information on performing adjustments. Somemonitors have an automatic adjustment function. Press NEXT→ to output a 16-levelgray-scale chart. This chart can be used for reference when adjusting the output level orcontrast of the display.6) Once you have finished adjusting the display, turn the DS-L1 back on again.1.4.5 Settings for Direct PrintBefore images can be output directly to a printer, you must enter a direct print license first.NOTE: Contact your nearest Nikon representative for information on how topurchase a direct print license.Follow the procedure described below to set a direct print license.1) Display a menu and select the [SETUP] tag on it to enter the SETUP menu. SelectAdditional… from the SETUP menu to go on to the Additional Settings screen.2) If a direct print license has not been obtained, the Printer column of the screen will bemarked by a caution mark !!License!! . Press !!License!! , and an input window willappear.3) Enter the license code in this input window and press the Ent . This completes thesettings. You do not need to restart the DS-L1 after making this setting.