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Operating Instructions with Imaging Source camera
Tobin TVT-8PHD C Progressive Scan
HD
High Definition Telecine
Cautionary Notes:
1. To avoid personal injury, keep your fingers, hair, etc. away from moving
parts, especially the spinning shutter blade.
2. Dangerous voltage inside. Do not remove back cover. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Basic Operation
NOTE:
The TVT-8PHD C models are computer dependent. You
must have a computer and computer monitor connected in order to see and
record the picture. The computer must be the correct type and the software
must be installed before you can proceed further.
The TVT must be connected to AC power. Start the computer viewing and recording program by clicking
on the IC Capture 2.4 icon. Select this DFK 23U445 camera. Pick a suitable Size parameter in the program header
+/- so you can see the whole picture without cutting off the edges, and there are no scroll bars.
Note: see page 7 for identification of the controls and other parts.
Switch the unit to “Project” and note that there are no hairs or lint visible in the picture on the computer
monitor. Try both Format switch settings as separate
apertures are used for each. If there are any hairs, brush or
blow them out. A pipe cleaner may be helpful to dislodge dirt
that won’t blow out. Switch back to “Stop.”
Check that the film format is correct for the Format
switch setting:
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Super-8
film has small sprocket holes and large
pictures and normally comes on a reel with a 1/2" (12.7mm)
diameter center hole. Move the Format switch to the S8 or
Super position.
•
Regular-8
film (also known as Standard 8) has
large sprocket holes and small pictures and normally comes
on a reel with a 5/16" (8mm) diameter center hole. Move the
Format switch to the R8 or Standard position.
You may need to change the adapter sleeve on the Supply
reel spindle to suit the reel provided. It slides on by matching up the
longer slots in the sleeve with the spokes of the reel spindle, and
pushing it on. To remove it, pull it straight off. Some spindles are dual
purpose and do not need changing.
NOTE: take care not to lose it as we were lucky to get the
one furnished and can not guarantee supplying replacements.
Automatic Threading:
Place the full reel of film on the right-hand “Supply Reel”
spindle, matching up the slots in the reel hub with the spokes in the reel spindle. Fold the tab over to prevent the
reel from falling off. If the reel is correctly prepared, the perforations (sprocket holes) in the film will be towards
you, with the emulsion side (the side with the picture) facing to the right, while the film is hanging down from the
right-hand side of the reel. There should be about 3 feet (1 m) of leader before the first picture. If any of this is not
the case, return the film reel to the preparation department for correction.
If the leading edge of the film is mangled, use the leader trimmer that we provide when one is available.
Or, use a scissors and trim the leader near the end straight across in between perforations and make little bevels on
the corners, if the film preparation department hasn’t already done so. If it is bent, flatten it.
Regular-8
Super-8
The image size on the monitor will change
according to format. The final size adjustment
will be made during computer editing.
Super-8 Regular-8
