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Operating Instructions for models with Videology camera:
TVT-D8C, TVT-S8C Tobin Video Transfer
Dual-8 or Super-8 “My Own Telecine”
Basic Operation
Connection. The telecine does not have a power switch. The 3-wire plug goes into line
(mains) voltage of 100 to 240 volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz. The third grounding pin is for electrical
safety, and to minimize any electrical interference that could be generated or received by the
TVT. The video output is through a 4-pin MiniDIN Y/C S-video socket on the rear of the
camera housing. This connects to the DVD, Mini-DV or S-VHS recorder or computer of your
choice. Note that unlike competing units no computer is required. The recorder output should
connect to an underscanned video monitor. See below for an explanation.
Before Threading. Note: The operating controls are shown on Page 8. Check that there
are no hairs or lint visible in the picture on the underscanned video monitor. If there are any,
swing open the film gate and brush or blow out the hairs.
Film Format. Check that the film format is correct for the present TVT machine setup:
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The TVT-S8C is only for Super-8 silent
film. It will not accept Regular 8.
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Your TVT-D8C is set for Super-8 film
when the Claw lever is in the Super-8 (upper)
position and the 1/2" (12.7mm) supply reel spindle
adapter is installed.
• Your TVT-D8C is set for Regular 8mm
film when the Claw lever is in the Regular-8
(lower) position and the 5/16" (8mm) supply reel
spindle is uncovered.
The film will not advance through the gate
if the Claw setting is wrong. If the setup is wrong,
change to the other TVT-D8C setup as explained
below. Besides the basic Claw setting there are optical adjustments needed.
Video Standard. There are no “NTSC” or “PAL” designations on the TVT, the video
type can be inferred from the type of power (mains) plug. NTSC is used in North America, PAL
is used in Europe. Units shipped to North America with a USA power cord will be NTSC, and
units shipped to Europe with the European power cord will be for PAL, unless otherwise
specified when ordering.
Threading. Place the full reel of film on the right-hand “Supply Reel” spindle,
matching up a slot in the reel hub with a key in the reel spindle. 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 4 feet (1.25m) of leader before the first picture. If any of
this is not the case, return the film reel to the preparation department for correction.
Threading the TVT-D8C. The TVT-D8C requires film reels that are not unbalanced,
and that are not bent and pinching the film edges.
The TVT-D8C has easy partly manual threading. This sprocketless design prevents the
Regular-8
Super-8
