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Summary of Contents for Specto 100

Page 1: ...plain used 8 mm Super 8 mm 9 5 mm 16 mm Film Projectors Slide Transparency Projectors in Various Formats and also a selection of Camera Darkroom Equipment Serviced Refurbished Reconditioned Specto Pr...

Page 2: ...Panchromatic Specto Projectors User Manuals Service Panchromatic co uk SPECTO PROJECTORS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specto 100 Models...

Page 3: ...The standard motor fitted to the SPECTO Projector is universal i e it operates indiscriminately on both A C and D C Moreover it is wound for 200 to 250 volts therefore it remains unaffected by the que...

Page 4: ...istance socket engages in a key way in the recessed plug The Projector is now ready to connect to electric supply Fix one end of suitable flex to the socket which engages with the 3 pin input plug on...

Page 5: ...to the holes of the spool hub whereby the reel is firmly secured to the spindle The upper reel is known as the feed spool or supply spool An empty reel is placed on the lower spool arm to form the tak...

Page 6: ...re the required loop To withdraw the claws it is only necessary to turn the inertia knob protruding on the left side of the projector underneath the word SPECTO cast on the cover plate till the claws...

Page 7: ...ably efficient system of illumination that no fear of dull pictures need be entertained in respect of any throws likely to be achieved by the normal amateur projectionist The projector must be placed...

Page 8: ...ond The Specto Projector gives flickerless pictures at lower speeds than normal and you can make your films last longer by running slower REWINDING As soon as The End appears on the screen the project...

Page 9: ...n the actual images The lamp is adjusted by the movement of the two large slotted screws on the right hand side of the projector The forward screw moves the lamp across the mirror and effects the inte...

Page 10: ...t too heavy pressure is not advisable The front surface of the condenser may be cleaned through the port in the front wall of the lamphouse but for this purpose the gate unit and lens housing must fir...

Page 11: ...nd whirl oil on to all parts of the enclosed mechanism In addition sufficient oil finds its way through the bearings to lubricate amply all spindles passing through the gearbox To inject oil into the...

Page 12: ...are clean and dry Periodically and whenever it may be necessary the gate should be carefully cleaned to rid the film track of any dirt or film dross For this purpose the complete gate unit should be...

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Page 14: ...5 mm I Rewind Lever J Upper Spool Nose K Upper Spool Belt L Upper Sprocket Cradle M Projection Lens N Lower Sprocket Cradle O Take up Belt P Take up friction drive Pulley Q Rewind Pulley R Lower Spool...

Page 15: ...screw should be set at the corresponding number on the voltage tapping plate and the other screw at 0 For 210 230 and 250 volts one screw should be set at the nearest lower number and the other at 10...

Page 16: ...g belts must be adjusted for the size of film in use as indicated above MOTOR AND LAMP The rotary switch V on the projector controls the motor and the lamp By turning the pointer to M the motor mechan...

Page 17: ...or following the path shown in Fig 1 and IA To thread the film through the gate turn the film release lever Y up This retracts the pressure plate sufficiently to allow the film to he inserted Make sur...

Page 18: ...tions by hand to check that loops are correctly formed and maintained The inching knob will be found on the left side of the projector beneath the word Specto Care should be taken that the film formin...

Page 19: ...e the knurled nuts from the spool nose shafts When the upper spool nose J shaft is withdrawn the pulley is FILM GATE The rear component of the gate known as the pressure plate has two parts the 16mm p...

Page 20: ...ive to the projector Tabulated below is a comparison table of picture size in relation to distance from projector to screen using 1 in 1 in and 2 in lenses These sizes are only approximate because Len...

Page 21: ...econd or two revolutions of the sprockets per second 8mm one revolution per second The Specto projector gives flickerless pictures at lower speeds than normal and you can make your films last longer b...

Page 22: ...2 or 2A and attached to the spool hub the feed spool should then be rotated by hand to re wind a few turns in order to ensure a good base then switch on the motor and immediately turn the re wind leve...

Page 23: ...overhaul by which is meant general examination lubrication and cleaning The Specto projector is specially designed to provide free access to all parts where at intervals attention may be required By r...

Page 24: ...ector is correctly set at the works but may be adjusted by means of the knurled screws in the lamp house Removal of the back plate permits access to these screws CLEANING PROJECTION LENS Special care...

Page 25: ...dross may also collect on the grease with which the claw and cams are lubricated It is recommended that the lubricant should be removed periodically and replaced with fresh grease LUBRICATION Careful...

Page 26: ...ormal Lamp lights intermittently Voltage tapping screw insufficiently screwed home Lamp fails to light May be the above or lamp burnt out Film will not enter the gate Failure to raise film release lev...

Page 27: ...spool on top spool nose drawing off about 2ft of film 8 Place empty take up spool on lower spool nose 9 Raise film release lever Y and insert film in gate 10 Turn film release lever to downward posit...

Page 28: ...ng handle is fitted and also two locks to prevent the projector being interfered with Either of these cases are available through your cine dealer SPECTO DUAL CONVERSION 9 5mm and 16mm All present own...

Page 29: ...ind Antique Vintage Retro or used 8 mm Super 8 mm 9 5 mm 16 mm Film Projectors Slide Transparency Projectors in Various Formats and also a selection of Camera Darkroom Equipment Specto Projectors 8 mm...

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