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Page 2: ...cessary a cord with a suitable current rating should be used Cords rated for less ampe rage than the appliance may overheat Care shouid be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled 7 Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet when not in use Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet Grasp plug and pull to disconnect 8 Let appliance cool completely before putting aw...

Page 3: ... 20 Spot recording 26 Stereo recording Monaural recording Adding sound to simultaneously recorded film T rack to track sound transfer 27 27 28 28 Double sound on sound recording Fade recording 31 Sound transfer from simultaneously recorded stereo tape to sound tracks Microphone MAINTENANCE AND CHECK Cleaning Replacing projection lamp Voltage selection Changing projection lens Storing Trouble shoot...

Page 4: ...ol knob _ _ ___ _ Tone control knob Sound selector Refer to page 8 Motor switch Reset button Speaker for track 2 Speaker for track 1 Fade recording selector Double recording evel selector Fade recording button_ Cable release socket AUX OUT jack MONITOR jack EXT SP connector Power cord receptacle ...

Page 5: ...thread slot Zoom ring Focus knob Framer Loop former Exciter lamp window Model M O only Film trimmer Frame counter Elevation control knob Image level knob Projection speed selector Spot recording button Stereo mono selector Speed knob PA jack MIC jack AUX IN jack L _ ___ Stereo headphone jack 3 ...

Page 6: ...for the left channel and track 2 for the right channel Each channel has a pre amp main amp and built in speaker for complete stereo performance It is also possible to use the GS 800 as an ordinary 2 track sound projector when adding your BGM narration sound effect to the track 2 of pre recorded film without affecting the simultaneous ly recorded sound on the track 1 You can operate the GS 800 as e...

Page 7: ...PROJECTION 5 ...

Page 8: ...Image adjustment Adjust the screen image before threading a film 6 Plug in the power cord then pilot lamp comes on Pull up both arms into position Advance the motor switch to Motor switch ...

Page 9: ...tion control knob and the image level knob respectively Adjust the focus with the focus knob so that the frame mask may be projected clearly Focus knob Adjust the picture size with the zoom ring Zoom ring After the adjustment turn the motor switch back to OFF 7 ...

Page 10: ...M for magnetic sound film 0 for optical sound f ilm or SILENT for silent film Model M does not have optical sound reproduction facil ity Set the stereo mono selector for STEREO or MONO in accordance with the sound film Select projection speed either 18 or 24 fps Note 1 Set the speed knob in the middle 2 Standard speed for magnetic sound film is either 18 or 24 fps Standard speed for optical sound ...

Page 11: ...the end of the film leader with the film trimmer Note Locate a film perforation over the fixing pin and trim off the film end while pulling up the film Film trimmer Advance the motor switch clockwise to F 9 ...

Page 12: ...up reel through the green fi 1m gu ide a few seconds after inserting 2 If the take up reel fails to catch the film stop the projector once and wind the leader round the take up reel manually Be sure to use the properly curled leader for sure threading x Advance the motor switch further to C when the film leader is wound round the take up reel thread lever Thread slot lamp OFF 0 F 0 10 ...

Page 13: ...Adjust the focus with the focus knob k 1 _ 1 0 0 If a frame line appears on the screen eliminate it from the screen with the framer Focus knob Framer 11 ...

Page 14: ...n case the stereo mono selector is set at MONO sound from track 1 and 2 is reproduced as mixed sound through both speaker for track 1 and 2 In case the selector is set at STE REO sound on track 1 is reproduced through the left channel speaker and track 2 sound is through the right channel speaker C Reproduction of optical or ordinary single track magnetic film Sound level is controlled with the vo...

Page 15: ... knob Reverse projection Advance the motor switch counter clockwise to through OF F and R ME o 10 0 10 TONE 0 8 R o 10 Iill SILENT I I Tone control knob If film loop is lost during projection press down the loop former LOOP Loop former 13 ...

Page 16: ...Rewinding the film 14 After the projection attach the end of the film to the front reel Advance the motor switch counter clockwise to R Set the motor switch back to OF F after rewinding is completed ...

Page 17: ...or plug MP 004 Connect the AUX OUT jack of track 1 with left channel and the track 2 with the right Adjusting sound level Track 1 L channel Track 2 R channel 1 Adjust the playback level of the GS 800 to make the level meter swing around 1 0 approx 1 0dBs 2 Adjust the sound level and balance with volume control and balance control of your amplifier respectively 15 ...

Page 18: ...nnector and the right speaker line to the EXT SP 2 connector Track 1 L channell Track 2 R channell Effective playback of 2 track sound film using one extension speaker Set the stereo mono selector at MONO and connect an extension speaker line to the EXT SP connector of either track In this case plug in the supplied speaker connector to the unengaged EXT SP connector and cut off the sound to be rep...

Page 19: ...l knob for the track to get proper sound level Note In case stereo mono selector is set at STEREO the voice through the PA system is heard from the speaker for the track engaged by the microphone I n case set at MONO the voice is heard from both speakers PA jack L cahnnell R channell Volume control knob Track 1 L channell Track 2 R channell 17 ...

Page 20: ...turning the take up reel counterclock wise Projection lens barrel Swing the projection lens away from the projector holding the lens barrel Remove the film from the second sprocket by pressing the shoe downward Remove the film from the first sprocket by pressing the shoe upward Remove the film from the sound head part First sprocket shoe Second sprocket shoe ...

Page 21: ...RECORDING 19 ...

Page 22: ...und selector Set the stereo mono selector at STEREO Note Be su re to set the selector at STE REO always regardless of recording mode Set the projection speed selector at the desired position 18 or 24 fps Note Be sure to set the speed knob in the middle Projection speed selector ...

Page 23: ...or double recording see page 31 Fade recording selector Connect the input lines A Connect tape record er mixer output to the AUX IN jack B Connect the micro phone to the MIC jack Note When output level of mixer is low connect it with MIC jack MIC jack 21 ...

Page 24: ...als from both M IC and AUX IN jacks When the projector is set for recording the recording in dicator lights b Mixing Sound from AUX IN jack and MIC jack can be mixed To adjust the mixing recording level use the volume control knob of the GS 800 for the input from M IC jack and the output volume knob of tape recorder or other sound source for the input from AUX IN jack ing button lume control knob ...

Page 25: ...e is recommend ed for monitor purpose_ Appl icable impedance 8 or 16 ohms Plug the STEREO GS 800_ headphone to the PHONE jack of the When using the supplied earphone plug it to the monitor jack Stereo headphone jack 23 ...

Page 26: ...ojector A As soon as the first frame appears on the screen reset the film counter to zero 0000 by depressing the reset button Reset button B Stop the projector once and reverse it until the digit number of the counter comes to between 9994 and 9990 n 0 0 r Reversing q q q ...

Page 27: ... tI II t TONE OFF f 0 o 10 3 SILENT Iwi Q C Motor switch Start the tape recorder just when the digit number of the film counter comes to 0000 and recording is set up Stopping the projector releases the recording To discontinue the recording withough stopping the projector depress the spot recording button Spot recording button 25 ...

Page 28: ... projector 1 Depress the recording button while depressing the spot recording button 2 Release the spot recording button Then the recording button is locked for recording 3 To cancel recording depress the spot recording button again or stop the projector S o M o ...

Page 29: ...cording buttons for track 1 and track 2 Note Make sure that the recording indicators of both channels light Recording button Monaural recording o For monaural recording use either track 1 or track 2 For recording procedure see Record ing procedure on page 20 Adjust the level with the volume control knob for the track being recorded Make sure that the recording indicator lights while recording Reco...

Page 30: ...obs for track 2 It is recommended to monitor the simultaneously recorded sound on track 1 through the stereo headphone or supplied earphone while record ing sound on track 2 Note Adjust the monitoring level of simultaneously recorded sound on track 1 with the volume control for track 1 Track to track sound transfer 28 To transfer sound from track 1 to track 2 connect the AUX OUT jack for track 1 t...

Page 31: ...ontrol knob for track 2 and transfer sound from track 1 to track 2 Note 1 When the volume control knob for track 2 is turned too far undesirable self oscillation may occur I n this case level meter swings extremely to the RH end of meter range Adjust the volume control so that the self oscil lation will not occur 2 Monitoring the sound being reproduced from track 1 and being recorded on track 2 is...

Page 32: ...k 1 with the supplied cord MC 021_ Use the controls for recording for track L Sound mixing during track to track sound transfer Elmo 4 channel mixer MX 4 option is convenient for mixing sound during track to track sound transfer ELMO 4 channel mixer MX 4 Cassette tape recorder ELMO Cinematic Sound OR 1 ...

Page 33: ... QU ICK or SLOW At QU ICK position fad ing in out time is approx 0 5 sec At SLOW position fading in out time is approx 3 sec Fade recording selector One case of double rec ording Sound level ratio of original sound and newly added sound depends on double recording level selector Original sound Original sound I Newly added sound QUICK QU ICK approx approx 0 5 sec 0 5 sec SLOW SLOW approx Double rec...

Page 34: ...ng the recording button Note 1 Recording indicator does not light 2 I n case of double recording record ing level cannot be indicated on the level meter Load the film and advance the motor switch clockwise to through F while depressing the recording button Note 1 The recording indicator does not light even if recording button is depressed 2 On this setup original sound cannot be erased and newly a...

Page 35: ...sing Automatic fading in time is approx 0 5 sec at the QUICK position of the fade re cording selector and approx 3 sec at the SLOW position Then sound to be added will gradually increases to the preset level with double recording level selector and recording indicator increases its glow with the recording level Fade recording button 33 ...

Page 36: ... release socket 2 Double recording fade recording is being done during the cable release is being depressed 3 By setting the release free double recording fade recording is cancelled Note 1 It is recommended to use a camera cable release a little longer 2 Cable release operation is applicable on ly for double recording fade recording On any particular part of simultaneously recorded film sound can...

Page 37: ...ks of film When the sound to be recorded does not accord with the scene of movies due to the fluctuation and or deflection of running speed of tape recorder or projector use GS 800 s projection speed control facility When transferring the sound from tape to sound tracks adjust the speed with the GS 800 s speed knob so that the picture may meet the scene Note 1 Projection speed can be varied within...

Page 38: ...ept in the microphone for a long period battery fluid may leak out of the battery and damage the microphone 36 Microphone proper Battery Wind screen Microphones stand Installing battery Turn the metal case of the microphone counterclockwise and pull out the inner body until the battery holder appears Load it with an AA or R6 battery in accordance with the polarity indication Note The exhaused batt...

Page 39: ...MAINTENANCE AND CHECK 37 ...

Page 40: ...ull the top of the front cover toward you to open Swing the lens away from the pro jector Gently clean the aperture and pressure plate with the brush supplied or soft lint free cloth Front cover Dust which adheres to the magnetic head surface may affect recording playback performance So clean the head surface gently by cleaning stick or soft cloth 38 ...

Page 41: ...r equiva lent It is recommended to prepare a spare lamp Remove the lamp cover by pull ing toward you Swing up the lamp ejector and the lamp will come away from the socket Note When replacing the lamp in a hurry during projection be careful as the lamp may still be hot Push the lamp into the socket securely and swing down the ejector Ejector 39 ...

Page 42: ...cal regulations and condition of each country Not e o Disconnect the power cord Looses screws and remove the rear cover Pull out the voltage selection plug Align the notch with the required voltage and then insert the plug back into the socket so that the voltage can be read through the notch Projector sold in the USA is not designed for voltage alteration 40 ...

Page 43: ...the focus knob fully clock wise while pulling focus knob towards you insert the lens barrel into the sleeve until the lens is all the way in Storing o Make sure that the projector has cooled sufficiently Cover the projector with the supplied dust cover and store it at the place free from moisture 41 ...

Page 44: ... sound selector at proper position M for magnetic sound film or 0 for optical sound film 2 Isn t the volume control knob turned fully counterclockwise 3 Isn t the exciter lamp for optical reproduction broken Stereo effect in playback is hardly obtained 1 Is the stereo mono selector at STEREO position 2 Is the volume control knob turned properly 3 Is the connection of the extension speakers for the...

Page 45: ...inding necessary When attached to your GS 800 projector EF 400 provides fully automatic and continuous projection Equipped with loop sensor and auto stopper to automatically stop projection if the film breaks Accepts up to 400ft 120m of film Long focus zoom lens Sharp F1 4 25 50 mm long focus zoom lens for projection in a large auditorium Fast zoom lens Exceptionally bright wide angle F1 1 12 5 25...

Page 46: ... itab le for projection in a large auditorium Stores conven iently in one portable case 4 channel mixer MX 4 For mix ing sound from four separate sources onto one track With this mixer you can perform professional fade in fade out and over lapping Easily connects to tape recorder record player and microphone Elmo rewinders 44 Large reel capacity 1200ft 360m Fast winding One rotation of crank turns...

Page 47: ...or 912 Accepts both Super 8 and Regular 8 film Includes sound monitor film counter and film cleaner as optional attachments An easy to handle qual ity editor with a large bright screen for producing fine sound or silent fi lm Daylight projection mirror This accessory mirror provides a clear projection image under daylight conditions when used with the special Elmo translucent rear projection scree...

Page 48: ...1 MC D09 CJ ID 3 1 0m CJ1 IIICF o 3 5 1 3 5 1 MC Ol0 flliIICFo 3 5 1 GREy3 5 1 MP OOl 3 5 1 ac C p 6 Female g a MP 002 6 1 a IJ 3 5 1 Female MP D04 3 5 1 Pin jack J SC OO2 11111 10cm Q 0 0 enu 6 Female 46 Remarks 1 5 m I 1 5 m 1 5m 1 5 m 1 5m 1 0mm From earphone or monitor jack to AUX IN input From earphone or monitor jack to MIC input 10cm For ST 800 ST 1200D ST 1200HD GS 1200 10n ...

Page 49: ...onitoring with earphone cU _o Reproduction through extension speakers Monitoring with headphone MP 004 c PA system Recording narration Stereo recon Jing from stereo tape recorder i I L Monaural recording from stereo set Track to track sound transfer recording A From Track 1 to Track 2 MC 021 B From Track 2 to Track 1 MC 021 MC 003 Monaural recording 47 ...

Page 50: ...ttl 27 36 ttl 1 m 2 78 m 4 63 m 9 26 m 3 28 ttl 9 12ttl 15 19 ttl 30 38 ttl 1 25 m 3 46 m 5 77 m 11 55 m 4 10 ttl 11 35 ttl 18 93 ttl 37 89 ttl 1 5 m 4 15 m 6 92 m 13 84 m 4 92 ttl 13 62 ttl 922 70 ttl 45 41 ttl 1 8 m 4 98 m 8 29 m 16 58 m 5 91 ttl 16 34 ttl 27 20 ttl 54 40 ttl 2 4 m 6 62 m 11 04 m 22 08 m 7 87 ttl 21 72 ttl 36 22 ttl 72 44 ttl 3 m 8 27 m 13 79 m 27 57 m 9 84 ttl 27 13 ttl 45 24 t...

Page 51: ...5 7 150 30 182 9 600 11 67 1 220 50 3 165 31 189 0 620 12 73 2 240 54 9 180 32 195 1 640 13 79 2 260 49 4 195 33 201 2 660 14 85 4 280 64 0 210 34 207 3 680 15 91 4 300 68 6 225 35 213 4 700 16 97 5 320 73 2 240 40 243 9 800 17 103 6 340 77 7 255 50 304 8 1000 18 109 7 360 82 3 270 60 365 8 1200 19 115 8 380 86 9 285 70 426 8 1400 20 121 9 400 91 4 300 80 487 8 1600 18 fps m ft 96 0 315 100 6 330 ...

Page 52: ...playback and recording Simultaneous magnetic recording playback of sound on track 1 Main stripe and on track 2 Balance stripe for true stereo sound is possi ble 2 track recording playback Simultaneous and individual recording play back of sound on track 1 and or track 2 is possible Track to track sound transfer Possible from track 1 to track 2 or vice versa Fade recording Double recording Spot rec...

Page 53: ... extension speakers 8 ohms 4W x 2 with bu ilt in speakers 16 ohms 6W x 2 with extension speakers 8 ohms 3W x 2 with built in speakers 16 ohms Possible 2 LEDs Stereo type Input impedance 1OK ohms Applicable Mic Impedance 500 ohms 10K ohms Input level 30 60 dBs Input impedance 50K ohms Input level 6 30 dBs Output impedance 600 ohms Applicable earphone impedance 8 16 ohms Applicable impedance 8 or 16...

Page 54: ...Block diagram 52 A l J ZO p u L ___ i__ J u I I I I I I I I L ____ _ s l o C z x o c l C X Z ...

Page 55: ... this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow ing code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The appliance must be so operated that air flow to and from ventilation slots is not impeded This warning is applicable for United Kingdom only 53 ...

Page 56: ... Woodside NY 11377 Tel 212 626 0150 21220 Erwin Street Woodland Hills CA 91367 Tel 213 3464500 Elmo Canada Mfg Corp 44 West Drive Brampton Ontario L6T 3T6 Tel 416 453 7880 1975 Maple Street Vancouver B C V6J 3S9 Tel 604 738 1215 Elmo Europe G m h H Elmo Haus Steinstr 23 4000 Dusseldorf Tel 0211 326867 326895 Printed in Japan ...

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