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Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H)

 

User Manual 

 

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The Place to find Antique, Vintage, Retro or just plain used,  8 mm  Super 8 mm 9.5 mm, 

16 mm Film Projectors, Slide Transparency Projectors, Cameras and Darkroom 

Equipment.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

G.B. Bell & Howell 

Model 606 / 606H 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for 606

Page 1: ...matic co uk www Panchromatic co uk The Place to find Antique Vintage Retro or just plain used 8 mm Super 8 mm 9 5 mm 16 mm Film Projectors Slide Transparency Projectors Cameras and Darkroom Equipment G B Bell Howell Model 606 606H User Manual Service Panchromatic co uk ...

Page 2: ...Panchromatic Bell Howell 606 Gaumont H User Manual 2 Service Panchromatic co uk www Panchromatic co uk BELL HOWELL MODEL 606 BELL HOWELL MODEL 606 H Instructions for Operation ...

Page 3: ...evice 14 Care and Maintenance 15 Projection Lamp Replacement 15 Projector Lubrication 15 Cleaning Optical Parts 15 Cleaning Film Handling Parts 16 Specification 17 IMPORTANT Be sure to fill in and mail the accompanying registration card This will 1 Enable you to obtain the full benefits of our Guarantee 2 Let us help you find your equipment in case of loss or theft 3 Enable our Service Department ...

Page 4: ...romatic co uk www Panchromatic co uk Fig 1 1 Motor Lamp Switches 7 Feed Spool Spindle 2 Lamp Locking Screw 8 Film Gate Lever 3 Reflector 9 Projector Lens 4 Condenser Lens 10 Sprocket Guards 5 Sprockets 11 Take up Spool Spindle 6 Run Rewind Lever 12 Lens Locking Screw ...

Page 5: ...aumont H User Manual 5 Service Panchromatic co uk www Panchromatic co uk Fig 2 13 Motor Lamp Switches 17 Feed Spool Spindle 14 Lamp Locking Screw 18 Film Gate Lever 15 Reflector 19 Projector Lens 16 Condenser Lens 20 Sprocket Guards ...

Page 6: ...wing 1 Find out the voltage of your electricity supply and whether it is A C or D C Your Electricity Authority or local dealer will supply this information 240V A C in the UK 2 Make sure that your projector corresponds to this voltage The voltage range of the projector is clearly shown on the switch panel 3 Check the lamp supplied with the projector is of the same voltage as the supply This inform...

Page 7: ...current to which the projector is set rotate clockwise to obtain alternative setting if required 5 Connection to Mains The free end of the mains lead should be connected to a suitable 3 pin mains plug Connect the Blue Black Cable to the Neutral connection the Brown Red Cable to the Live fused connection and the Green Green Yellow Cable to the earth connection The mains socket for the machine will ...

Page 8: ...the lamp house cap Focusing the Projector First ensure that both the motor and lamp switches Fig 1 1 are in the OFF position then insert the rubber covered mains plug into the socket Fig 1 20 This plug will only fit in the correct position as the locating pin is offset Now plug into the electrical supply Switch on the motor and lamp and then move the clutch Fig 1 18 to the RUN position The motor w...

Page 9: ...up arm The spool must click firmly over the spring of the spool spindle Place the full spool on the upper feed arm spindle Fig 1 7 in the same way 2 Unwind about 18 of film from the top spool The film should feed from the lower front of the spool with the dull side out and the sprocket holes nearest you as you thread the projector 3 Open the sprocket Guards Fig 1 10 by pressing towards the lens mo...

Page 10: ...Bell Howell 606 Gaumont H User Manual 10 Service Panchromatic co uk www Panchromatic co uk 7 Feed the end of the film into the slot on the take up spool and rotate the spool in a clockwise direction to take up slack ...

Page 11: ...Panchromatic co uk The threading completed your machine should appear as in the illustration above To test the threading is correct push in and turn the hand setting knob Fig 2 15 in clockwise direction carefully watching the movement of the film over the sprockets and through the gate ...

Page 12: ...Panchromatic Bell Howell 606 Gaumont H User Manual 12 Service Panchromatic co uk www Panchromatic co uk Projected Picture Size Upper Dimension is width of Picture Lower Dimension is height of Picture ...

Page 13: ...ll picture comes into view 3 Speed In order to increase decrease or reset the film speed turn the speed control knob Fig 2 14 Rewinding 1 Push up the film gate lever Fig 1 8 and move the lever Fig 1 6 to the REWIND position 2 Thread the film from the take up spool Fig 1 11 up and over the front of now empty feed spool Fig 1 7 3 Insert the film into the slot on the reel and turn anti clockwise to s...

Page 14: ...he STOP position before turning on the motor and lamp After threading the projector push the condenser fully home and return the clutch Fig 2 18 to RUN Still Picture Device If you wish to view a still picture place the clutch Fig 2 18 in the STOP position This may be done at any time while the film is running If the picture does not fully appear press and turn the hand setting knob Fig 2 15 to obt...

Page 15: ...up spool and tilt the projector forward 3 Unscrew the lamp housing cap Fig 1 2 and allow the lamp to drop out 4 Hold the lamp only by the alignment ring 5 Insert the new lamp as per page 8 Note Never attempt to change a lamp while the current is on Never turn the machine upside down or lay it on its side while the lamp is burning Lubrication If the projector is used infrequently the oil hole Fig 2...

Page 16: ...pulled out and cleaned in the same manner Cleaning The Film Path Mechanism With the lens removed and the film gate lever raised withdraw the gate by grasping the metal frame at the top and bottom as the arrows show as illustrated on the left Clean the gate shoe with a soft cloth moistening it if necessary to remove obstinate dirt Never use sharp tools on the projection mechanism Clean the film cha...

Page 17: ...hanically driven film transport no belts to be replaced 500W 240V lamp type A1 47 Bell Howell Filmovara 15 20mm 1 1 5 zoom lens Auto light out when motor stopped Individual switch for motor and lamp Powered rewind very fast Framing and speed controls Motor brushes accessible for replacement Adjustable projection angle Serial No 160802 Service Panchromatic co uk ...

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