Kodak Kodascope Eight - 33 Movie projector User manual

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o SII DI thcsc clircctions. espt'ciallv thc clirections for threadinq ancl
rcuinrling. l;cforc vou ol)('ratc thc Kodascope.
  1 hc Koclascopc shoulcl lx- placcci on a firm t:rble or stand.
  1hc Koclascopc can bc run on citlrt-r altcrnating (25 to 60 c,vcle) or
clirccl crrrrcnt I;ut nrust not l)c opcratcd on :r linc higher than  1 25 r'olts
or lowcr Lhan 10C volts. cithcr A.(1. or D.Cl. If thc voltaqc on vour lint:
is not knou n. incluirc  o1' r'our local clcctric scrvicc colnp:lnv.
   \\'hcn thc corrcct rrrltaqc of vour Iinc is asccrtainccl, looscn the st'rcu'
on tlrc lrack ol thc Ko<lascopc ancl sliclc thc t--\\rp rr()('sr up and off.
   .\ 5(X)-n'aLt larnyr is supplicrl rrith thc Kodascoyrc Eieht-33. Clhcck thc
voltaqc ol this larrrp. Ilccausc volt:rqc nrar'lrc rcclucccl u'ith a hcavv
crrrrcnt loacl. r'our larrrp shoulcl havcavoltaqc  r:rrinq sliqhtlvlol'erthan
vorrr linc. Iror insLancc  ifrrrrrr linc rrrltaqc is 115-120 r'olts. thc i15-xrlt
lamp rvill lrc satisfactorr'.
  Lartrps of 3(X) ancl ,100 uatts c:tn itlso lrc uscrl in thc Korl:rscopc
Eisht-33. A rnctal L:\\rp (:ovER  is srrpJrlit-cl lith  rrrur Ko<lascol;c. u'hich
should lrt- usccl orill on a larnp uith a clrnr top.
  Projcction lanrps arc olrtainalrlc- uith oyr:rc1ur or clcitr tops.1)o zo1
1/.v ( LA\Ie (:ovER o// a lan! u ilh an ofaqu( lof . II a lanlt  rr ith  ;r rlrar tolr
is usecl. yrlacc thc r.A\rl c.)\'ER on thc rolr of thc lanrp.
  The lamp must lrc inscrtc(l into thc sor:nc.r uith thc largcr Ilangc

over the larger opening which  is
                                     tou'ard the front of the projector:
                                        press it dorvn into the socxnr and
                                     give it a quarter-rurn ro the right
                                        until it snaps into position.
                                     Rcplace the Levp Hot'sE. engag-
                                      ing the grooves on the front of the
                                    LAI{P HousE rvith the tracks of the
                                      projector. Fasten the LAMP HousE
                                 with the screw.
                                     Illumination oI the Roon: Before
                                       the Kodascope  is used. the room in
rvhich the picturcs are to be shown should be darkened sufficiently to
allorv thc Kodascope to project a brilliant image on the screen. This
does not mcan that thc roonr should be totally dark. If the lights are
properlv placcd, thc roorn mav be sufficiently light to read in, after the
eves of the occupants have adjusted themselves to the subdued lighting.
   Set up the screen so that its center is on a line lt'ith, or a little higher
than the lens of the Kodascope.
  The spEeo ADJUSTTNc KNoB must be turned to the right (clockwise)
 to insure an adequate flou of air for the lamp.
  One end of the service cord is attached to the Kodascope. Connect
 thc plug at the other end of the cord lvith the electric service socket. If
 therc is a srvitch in the service socket, turn it on.
  Push up the MoroR srl'rrcH to start the motor; then push the lllrl
srr'r'rcs dorvn. The circuit  is so arranged that before the lamp can be
lighted, the r{oroR s\\'rrcH must be pushed up.
   \\'ith the lamp turned on, adjust the distance betu'cen the screen
and Kodascope.
  On account of the different sizes of the screens used, the distance
betu'een the screen and the lens of the Kodascope  ivill vary. The correct
distances are given in the table:

          ,Size Qf Soeen                                                          Dislance
     16fj x 22 inches                                        Y''-"
                                                 25   feet
   If the light does not fill the area of the screen, change the distance
betwecn the Kodascope and screen. The closer the screen is to the
Kodascope, the smaller the size of the lighted area. Turn the lens barrel

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$ ith the pin, until the marsins of the lighted area are sharp; then change
the distance betlr-een the Kodascope and screen until the lighted area
is a trifle larger than the screen.
   \rerlical adjustment. to center the light arca on the screen,  is made lx'
mcans of the et-e v.A.rrxc scRn.w on the base.
  \{ake sure that the lou'er belt is in the groove of the lorver pullev.
 The upper belt should be disengagedJrom  its pullelt.
   Regulate the speed of the motor by' turning the sppr,o ADJUSTTNc KN-oB
(page 2) to the right or lc[t. ,\'eaer stop the mator u,ith this knob.
  Push the LAMe swrrcH up and the r{oroR s\\'lrcH dou'n (page 2) to
Of, and thread the Kodascope.

THREADING.  . .
-Io   open the cArE, push fonvard on the cercn until it latches.
  Place the reel of fihr.r on the suppI-y sprNDLE so that the 6lm drau's
from the bottom of reel. rrith the shiny side of film ton'ard the center
ofthe reel. The pictures rrust be upside dorvn and the pcrforated edge
of the film toward ,vou. (Duplicate films, page 14, are made so that the

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r1r11 sirlc rrrrrsl  lrt- to\r'ar(l the center of thc supplv reel.) Pusli in the reel
unlil lhc spring on thc spinclle snaps into position.
   ['nrvincl thc r)tatte lcaclcr strip (alrorrt tu'o feet) lbr threacling.
   Inscrt lhc lilnr bctrleen the curvecl quicle ancl ut'pln slnocxlr'. and
nrakc srrrc that thc filrn perfrrrations cnqaqc the teeth.
   f hrcacl thc fllm into the (;.\ir. makinq srtre it is betuccn thc guiclcs
at thc siclcs of thc track. |orrn thc t'pl'El{  L()()t'. tbllonine tht- quiclc on
the l)roicclor: then closc thc (;-\'tE.
  forrn the r.()\\'rR  r orip. lbllouint{ thc euidc (}n tl}c pro.jcctor:
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thc corc ancl turninq thc reci at lcast
                                       ulle trlrlr in a clockrr ist'dircctiun. r.
                            shonn bv thc arro\\' in thc lorrcr
                                        illustration on page 5. \Vind up anv
                                      slack that thcrc ma;'be in thc film
                              benleen thc r-ol.ep sptocxnr and
                                   core of the rAKE-rrp REEL.
                                   \\'hen rhe Kodascope  is com-
                                     plctelv thrcadccl. turn the THREAD-
                                 rNc KNoB on thc front of the Koda-
                                scope clockrlisc a fe$'times. to see
that thc filrl  is thrcaclccl propcrly, that the clalvs of thc pull-doun
engagc rvith the film pcrforations, and that the loop sizes are ntaintaincd.
  Raise thc rroroR s\\'lr(ir{ to start the rnotor. Check thc loop sizes; if
ther.remain correct. Jtush thc r.Arrp srvllcrr dorvn to light the lamp.
  Regulate thc spcccl of thc ntotor bv turning the spsat ADJl,srr\c
K\oB to the right or lefi. Thc nrotor should run the Kodascope at such
a speed that thc action on thc screen appcars normal; if the motor
is run too slorr', thc picturcs u'ill flicker.
Important: .\'eter slo! lhe molor zt'ith lhespp.tio ADJtis.rrNc xNon. Such pro-
ccclurc nould stop the fan and halt the blast of air, v'hich is nccessary
to kccJr thc lanrp cool in ordcr to prevent bulging of thc glass.
  To lircus the Kodascope, turn the r.nrs back ancl forth u,ith the pin
until thc nicturc is sharu.
                                     \\'hen thc picture shous a blank
                                        strip at thc top or bottotn, or the
                             cdge of thc next picture, turn thc
                                         FRr\IrrNG xxon. If the picture on thc
                                 scrccn is upside dorvn, and if thc
                                  action is backtvards, the fiLn has
                                not becn rervound.
                                                   If rhe picture on rhe screen is
                                cxtrcmelv unsteady, it is probably
                                      causccl bv the loss ofeither the upper
                                or thc lorler loop. This rvill sorne-
                                     tirncs happen if some of the film
                                  pcrforations arc broken. If  this
                                          shorrlcl occur. stop the mechanisnr
                                      at oncc bv pushingdorvn thc rroroR
                                  s\rrlcH to O/. Acljust thc sizes of
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the uI'r,ER and Lo\\'ER Loops (paqc 5) t the loops should be the size shorvn
in the illustrations.  If there are brokcn perforations,  they should be noted
rvhen the lilm is rervound. The scction offilm that contains the broken
perforations should be removed and the film should be spliced.

Proiecting Kodachrome Pictures
Kodachrome pictures can be projectecl  rlith the Kodascope Eight-33.
No filters ofanv kind are required. Thev can be projected to the same
sizc as black-and-u'hite  pictures. Be sure to keep the G.ArE clean, see
paqcs 9 and 10.

REWIIVDING..   .
To reuind the fiLn. place the upper belt on the upper pulley and
removc thc lorver bclt from its pullev.


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Attach the film to the uppER REEL by pressing the end of the film
against the core of the reel. Give the reel a few turns in the direction
of the arrow in the illustration (page 7), to make sure that the end is
securely attached. Before starting motor, see that film is not twisted.
  Raise the MoroR swrrcH (page 6) to start the motor and leave the
LAMP swITcH at Of . The motor will now rapidly rewind the film. Apply
a slight retarding pressure with the fingers to the r-ownr noel, to keep
it steady and prevent the film from unwinding too rapidly. Allow the
film to run freely enough to avoid scratching. Push down the MoroR
srvlrcn (page 6) to Of to stop the motor.
   After the film is rewound, remove the upper belt from the pulley and
replace the lower belt on its pulley.

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OILIIYG . . .
The Kodascope must be oiled before  it is used for the first time, and it
must be kept clean. Obviously all machinery needs oil and if the Koda-
scope should remain idle for any length of time, it should be oiled
again before it is used. There are seven places that should be lubricated;
two on the top of the Kodascope, one above each sprocket, one in
the take-up spindle and another in the supply spindle, see illustration

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        above. r\ fcrr drol;s of oil should bc added occasionallv to the safctv
        shutter felt u,:rsher, sct-- illustration on pase B. ,,lll other bearin!.s are
            ,elJ-luLri'olit,q. nnJ ncerl nn oiliug.
         Kodascopc C)il, a bottlc o1 uhich is supplied rvith tire Kodascopc, is
         preferable to anv othcr, l)ut orclinarv servinq rnachine oil mav be usccl.
        In anv case usc onlv verv srnall quantitics. A ferr clrops in cach of thc
          oil holes rvill lr  srrfllcicnt. -\pplv thc oil rrith the rvire fastcned in thc
        cork of the bottlc.
       Cf,EANING THE GATE...
      The c-rln rvhich quidcs thc lilrn as it passcs thc lcns, nrust ltc cleancd
         occzrsionallv. Ir should lrc clcancd al intcrr.als clcpc.nding upon its usc.
        Bcfore projecting anr- filrn. cs1;ccialh' Kodachromc, be surc the c_lrl:
            is clean.
          Because of thc constant friction of thc filrn. parricles ol the coatinq or
I        crnulsion are rul;becl o{l thc cclqcs o[ thc fihn and lodue on thc gare.        lhis  cleposit of emulsion, if allorrccl to rcnrain, intcrferes uith  the
J         srtroothness rvith u'hich rhc filnt runs tllrouqh thc gatc.

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  Open the cerr by pressing forward on the catch; then turn the
THREADTNG xNos until the pull-down claws are withdrawn. The track of
the cATE must be cleaned with a damp, lintless cloth wrapped on a
toothpick or match. Remove the LENs by pushing the pin down as far
as it will go and then drawing it forward. With a damp cloth wrapped
on a stick, reach through the LENS HoLDER to clean the edges of the
aperture. To give the cATE an over-all cleaning, slide a slightly mois-
tened, clean cloth up and down in the caru a few times to remove all
remaining particles of dust or dirt.
Cf,EANING THE LENSES AND RETLECTOR -.  .
The lenses of the Kodascope should be cleaned frequently. Dirt on the
lenses will cause the picture on the screen to appear cloudy or flat.
Remove the LENS by pushing the pin down as far as it will go and then
drawing it forward. With a soft, clean, lintless cloth, or Lens Cleaning
Paper, carefully wipe the two lens surfaces; also wipe both sides of the
coNDENsTNG I-eNs. To reach the ooNDENSTNG rnrs, first loosen the screrv
on the back of the Kodascope,  slide off the LAMe HousE as described on
page 1, remove the lamp as described on page 1 1 ; then remove the cor-
DENSTNc lnus by pulling it out by the knurled screw on the lens. When
the lamp and conorNsruc LENS are out of the Kodascope, wipe the
REFLEcToR carefully with a clean cloth.
  Do not moisten the cloth used for cleaning lenses. If moisture  is
required, breathe on the lenses or use a drop of Kodak Lens Cleaner.
REPLAGING THE LAMP.  . -
The Kodascope Eight-33 requires a line-voltage projection lamp,

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       as described on page 1. These lamps are available in different
          voltages, and can be obtained from your Cin€-Kodak  dealer.
         To replace a burned out lamp, remove the LAMe HousE (see page 1)
        and lift off the LAMr covnn  (if one was used). Be sure to wait until
        LAMI covER and lamp have cooled before touchinq them. press down
          slightly on the projection lamp and give  it a quar;er-turn to the lefr;
         then lift it out of the socxnr. Insert the new lamp with the lareer
          ffange over the larger opening, which is toward the i.ont of the projic-
           tor; press it down into the socxEr and give it a quarter-turn to the right
          until it snaps into position.  If the new lamp has a clear top, place the
       LAMn covER on the top of the lamp; ifthe lamp hasan opaque top, do not
           use the LAMP covEn. Replace the reup rrousB and fasten  it with the screw.

   CARI Of THI f IT,M


       The pictures on a motion picture film are so small and are magnified
        so enormously on projection that great care must be exercised at all
         times to prevent scratches or other markings, because they are very
         noticeable on the screen. It is impossible to remove these defects once
         they are formed,
        The picture area of the film should never be handled in any way.
         Scratches are generally caused by careless rewinding of the film, by
        "cinching" it tighdy on the reel, or by a dirty gate.





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To take up slack film rewind the film onto another reel slouly, and
then wind with an even tension and at uniform speed back onto the
first reel. Never try to take up slack by holding a reel in one hand and
pulling the end of the film rvith the other, or very bad "cinch" marks
rvill be produced.
  The best and most convenient way to keep Cin6-Kodak Eight Fihn is
to assemble the fifty-foot rolls, as soon as they are received from the
processing station, on 200-foot Kodascope Eight Reels, and storc them
in Kodascope Eight Film Cans.
  Cr-eaxrxc: Sometimes the pictures on the screen will appear cloudy
or lack brilliancy.  If the cause is not a dirty lens, it is probably an
accumulation  of oil and dirt on the film. The best waY to clean Cin6-
Kodak Film is to use the Cin6 Film Cleaner which is prepared espe-
cially for this purpose;  it should be applied with the silk plush supplied
with the cleaning outfit.
   Caution: When cleaning Kodachrome Film, be sure to use our Cin6
Film Cleaner, as cleaners containing alcohol are liable to remove some
of the color from the film.
BREAKAGE Of THE FILM. ..
Breakage of the film during projection may be caused by an imperfect
splice made previously in the film; or the upper or lower loop may have
been too small.
    If the film breaks, stop the Kodascope immediately by pushing down
the MoroR swrrcn (page 6) to Of .If you do not want to take the time
to splice the film, projection rnay be continued by means of the "tuck-
under" method. Unwind about a foot of film from the rAKE-uP REEI-.
Bring the other end of the film through the Kodascope in the same
manner as when threading the film, see pages 3 to 6. Run the Kodascope
until about two feet of film hane from the LowER sPRocKEr. Place this
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                         llodascope Universql Splicer
                           With this accessory, splicing can be
                            done very rapidly and easily. It is a
                                great help when editing your films.
                                    Either 8 mm. or 16 mm. film can
                              be spliced with this device.
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       end on the rAKE-up REEL at the point where the film you unwound
         leaves the reeled-up film, as shown in the illustration. Wind up the
         loose film by hand, turning the rAKE-up nnrl in the direction indiiated
       by the arrow in the illustration; then continue projection.
          Ifyou wish to splice the film at once, proceed as follows:
         Leave the upper and lower reels in position, unthread the film from
         the sprockets and gate and draw the ends ofthe film out. Use the splicing
        block in the Kodascope Junior Film Splicing Outfit, or use the Koda-
       scope lJniversal Splicer, and follow the splicing directions that are
        included with the outfit. After the splice is made, wind up the slack film
       on the upper reel, taking care not to strain the splice bv a sudden ierk
         before it is set. Rethread the Kodascope and continue projection.

                   TITI,DS

      You will probably want titles describing the different scenes in your
         films. We can make them for you. Simply write out the titles you
        wish to insert in your film and send the list to us. We will send you film
       with the titles printed on it which you can then splice into your film
        in the proper places.

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KODAK
CINEGRAPHS EIGHT

KODAK CINEGRAPHS EIGHT aTE
50 {1., 2OO ft., and two 200 It. Iengths
oI 8 millimeter Eastman Safety Film,
which cover a wide variety of subjects
such as drama, comedy, animated
cartoons, sports, travel and education.
These highly entertaining and instruc-
live pictures can be purchased out-
right lrom Cin6-Kodak dealers, see
complete Iist at your dealers. Each
Cinegraph Eight is complete in itself,
and gives you lrom four to thirty-two
minutes o{ pro{essional entertainment
Ior the home screen.
  Kodak Cinegraphs Eight make ex-
cellent additions to the home movie
programs.                your dealer's                    -At
DASTMAN KODAK GOMPANY
ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S. A.

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KODASCOPE
LI BRA RIE S

  When you screen your personal
   motion pictures, vary your pro-
   gram with some of the many sub-
    jects lrom Kodascope Libraries.
   Dramas, Comedies, Animated
   Drawings, Travel, Scientific
   and Educational pictures-all
   available at reasonable rentals.

  SEE YOUR DEALER

EASTMAITI KODAK GOMPANY
ROCHESTER, N.Y., U. S. A.





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