Elmo FILMATIC 16-A User manual

EL1'1ID
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply
Projection lamp
Projection lens
Projection speed
Mo toe
Reel capacity
Film threading
Loop restorer
Still projection
Reverse projection
Slow motion projectivn
Rewinding
Remote contro l
Sound system
Photo electric ce ll
Amplifier circuit
Continuous power
output (5%)
Tone control
Microphone
Speaker
AC Single phase, 50 / 60 Hz.
24V-250W quartz halogen
lamp with cold mirror.
F/1.3 50mm lens is standard.
F/i'.4 20mm lens, F/ 1. 8
75mm lens, Conversion lens
(x0.8 & xI.25), Zoom
conve rt er (xO.8 to x I. 25) and
Elmo scope lens are available
as accessories.
24 and 16 fps.
Induction motor.
Max. 600m (2000ft).
Projector is equi pped with
360m (1200ft) reel.
Fully automatic.
Automatic.
Possible.
Possible.
Possible. 6 and 4 fps.
Flickerless system.
High speed rewinding.
Possible.(Depending on countries .)
Magnetic and op ti cal re-
production.
Silicon photo-diode.
All I C.
20W (8Q}.
Treble and bass separate
co nt rol.
Usabl e.
2 built-in 12.5cm (5")
dynamic speakers.

NAME S OF PARTS
Q, Fr o nt reel
~ Fr onl reel arm
Q) Folding bu uo n for
f ront reel arm
© lli gh speed rewinding knob
(§)S elf -threading lever
® Fim spr oc kel
<V Pro je ction lens
@ Fo cusing knob
® A cc essory shoe
® Frami ng knob
@Oil inlet
@ Film trimmer
@ Speed change lever
® Elevation co ntr ol knob
~ Oi l level ga uge
Q§i Motor/la mp switch
Qj) Exciter lamp hous in g
Q~ M-0 switch
Q$ Tone co ntrol knobs
® Vo lume cont rol knob
® Amplifier switch
@ Lamp housing
@ S elf -threading release lever
@ Rear reel arm
@ Rear r ee l
® Folding buu on for
rear reel arm
@ H andl e
@ Still/Slow Motion lever
@ Mi c./Phono rece pt a cl e
® Speaker cord rece pt ac le
® Inclination adjus te r
Cl~ Power fuse holder
1!1 3> l' 1>wer cord receptacle
~-0 Covor for remote co ntr ol
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CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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la ce the projector and speaker in posi-
tion. Connect the power c ord and
speaker cord.
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Attach the front and rear reels and
depress the self-t hr eading lever ([ ' until
it sits in positi on to set the s elf -threading
mechanism.
OFF
REV F
OR W'D
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LAMP LAMP
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Turn the motor/lamp switch ([6 to
"FO R W' D" and then to" LAMP" .
OFF ___ .,.
REV. FORW"D
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LAM P
LA MP
2 Leave
the m otor / lamp switd1 I- ~ at
"OFF " and th e Still/Sl ow Mlltion lev er
@ at "NORMAL ".
6Insert the film leader.
aft er trimmi ng.
into the threading sl ot.
VOLUME
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Switch o n the ampli fi er switd1 . 2.J _ .
Then turn the volume con trol kn ub ~
and tone control knobs J9 lO the
de sired pos ition.

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MAG.
OPT
Set the M-0 switch ()'~ to "M" when
using magnetic sound film or "O" when
using optical sound film. Leave the
volume contro l knob @ at "OFF".
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After about 50c m (20") of film emerges
from the rear end of the projector, lif t
the se lf - th read in g release lever {~ ; to
st op lh e mo tor.
Foc us th e proj ec ted image uni ii it is sharp
by t urn ing the fo<.: using knnh ( ~ ; and
turn the frnming kn ob QQJ to elimina te
th e frame lin e, if necessary.
OFF
REV FORW'D
LAMP LAMP
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Turn the motor / l am p switch @ to
"LAMP ". F ocus on the screen and r e-
turn it to "OFF" after focusing.
Wind tht: rilm on the rear reel '2J l .
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For r ew inding. turn the motor / lamp
switch(!§ to " REV" and pu ll th e high
speed rewinding knob (! ; .
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PREPARING FOR PROJECTION
Setting up the projector
I. Unlock the loc ks on bo th sides of the front cover and remove
the front cover.
2. The front cover incorporates the speakers so it can be used as a
speaker cabinet. Place the front cover beside the screen at a
height of Im to 2m (3ft to 6ft). Remove the speaker cord from
the vinyl cover and connect it to the speaker cord receptacles at
the back of the projector ® and inside the front cover.
3. Set up the front and rear reel arms ® ® .
4. Remove the pow er cord from the vinyl cover. Connect th e
power cord to its receptacle ® and plug it into the AC outlet.
5. Make sure that the motor /lamp switch ® , volume control knob
VOtU •l BA SS TM&lC
® and tone control knobs @ are set at "OFF" as illus trat ed
below.
Set the M-0 switch @ to either " MAG ." wh en using magne ti c
s ound film or " OPT." when using optical sound film.
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6. Make su re that the Still/Slow Motion lever @ is set at
"NORMAL".
7. Attach the reel of film and the empty reel on the front reel arm
® and rear reel arm @ respectively, and lock them into
position by turning the reel locks.
8. Adjust sideway inclination of the projector by turning the
inclination adjuster ® on the rear leg.
9. Turn the motor/lamp switch @ to "F ORW'D" and then to
"LAMP''. If the projected light is not centered
vertically on the screen, loosen the elevation
control knob QJ> . and adjust height by raising
or lowering the front of the projector. Then
tighten the elevation co ntrol knob and tum the
motor/lamp switch back to "OFF".
10. Make sure that the projection speed change lever @ is set at
desired s peed ; "SOUND" for 24 fps or
"S ILENT" for 16 fps. lf not , turn the motor /
lamp sw itch ® to "FORW'D" and c han ge ac-
cordingly. Do no t c han ge the speed unless the
motor is runnin g.
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THREADING FILM
1. Trim the film end with the film trimmer @ to insure smooth,
automatic threading. Unless the film end is
properly trimmed, the film cannot be threaded.
In case the film leader is bent or perforations
are damaged, replace or cut off the leader.
2. Depress the green self-threading lever ® until it sits in position ,
and the threading mechanism is set for self-
threading and the motor starts running.
3. Insert the film end into the threading slot marked by a red
arrow until the film is pulled in.
4. When about SOcm (20") of the film emerges from the rear end of
the projector, lift the green self-threading
release lever @ , and the self-threading
mechanism is released and the motor stops.
Wind the film on the rear reel. Film threading
is now completed.

PROJECTION
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Projec tion is started by turning the motor /lamp switch ® to
"FO RW 'D" and then to "LAMP ". (Un less the
self-threading mechanism is released, the motor /
lamp switch cannot be turned.)
When the projected image appears on the screen , check the following
points:
1. Focus
Tum th e focusing knob @ to bring the image
into focus.
2. Framing
If the frame line appears on the screen, turn
the framing knob ® to eliminate it.
3. Volume and tohe
Switch on the amp lifier switch @ .
Then adju st volume and tone by turning the
volume co ntrol knob ® and t one co ntrol
knobs ® respectively.
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VARIOUS PROJECTION
1. Slow motion projection
2. Still projection
For slow motion pr o je c tion , move the still/
slow motion lever ® from "NORMAL" to
"S LOW ", and~ the projection speed is slowed
"
down to a quarter of the normal speed.
Still projection during operation can be done
by moving the still/slow motion lever ® to
"SLOW" and then further to "STILL " while
depress in g the lever at the po sition of "SLOW"
and holding it.
3. Reverse projection
r -------oFF When the motor /lainp switch ® is turned to
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REV . ~w · o
LAMP~MP
" REV" , the film moves in reverse. When it is
turned furt her to "LAMP" , the film is projected
in reverse.
4. Remote control projection
Note:
For ce rtain countries, t he ptojeclor is
delivered without the r emot e oo ntrol
receptacle, and in th.is case, this in-
struction is not applicable.
Remote contro l projection can be do ne by
connecting an optional remote control de vi ce
to th e r emo te control receptacle insi de its
cover @ . Be su re to opera te a remote co ntr ol
switch by setting the m otor/ lamp sw it ch ®
to " FO RW 'D ". (Do not tum it to "LAMP".)
The wiring fo r rem ot e control is illu st r ate d
belo w.
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Remote con tr ol
r ecep t ac le

UNLOADING FILM MANUALLY
When removing th e film manually from the film path:
I. Push down the button ® shown in the picture to open the
sprocket shoe.
2. Swing open the hinged lens holder toward yo u.
3. Op en the cov er ® and push down the sprocket sh oe © as
illustrated in the p ictu re.
4. Now the film can easily be taken out manually.
IMPORTANT
Do not move the projector when the lamp is on or before the lamp
is adequately cool as this maydamage the lamp.
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WHEN PROJECTION IS COMPLETED
When the film has been projected, first tum off the Lamp by turning
the motor/Lamp switch @ to "FORW'D", and then turn the volume
control knob ® to "OFF" and switch off the amplifier switch ® .
Af ter the film has been wound con;IJ~letely on the rear reel, move the
still/sl ow motion lever @ to "STILL'\ and leave the motor running
to ensure that the lamp is adequately cooled.
Rewinding the fi lm:
I. Insert the film end into the slot of the front reel hub.
2. Turn the motor/ lamp switch @ to "REV".
3. Pull the high speed rewinding knob © toward you, and the film
is rewound at high speed. (The high speed rewinding knob is
released automatically when the projector operates for forward
projection. So you may leave it in this position until the next
projection.)
4. After making sure that the lamp is adequately cool, turn the
motor/ lamp switch @ to "OFF''.

STORING
1. Disco nn ect the power cor d first. Return the take-up reel, p owe r
coi d and s peaker cord to their storing places. Handle the co rd s
with care so as not to damage them .
2. L ower the front and rear reel arms by depressing the folding
but to ns @ and ® at the base of the reel arms.
3. L oosen the elevation control knob ~ , return the eleva tion leg
to its retracted position, and retighten the knob. Never transport
the projector with the elevation leg extended.
4. Replace the front cover on the projector and put on the vinyl
cover.
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CLEANING
Open the hinged lens holder l owar d you to clean the film gate and lens
surfaces.
1. Fi lm gate
The film gate, which is in co n ti nu ous con tact with the film, is
precisely machined to prevent damage to the film. When dust or
ot her malter adheres to the gate , il may scr atc h or damage the
film. From time to time, therefore , especially after heavy use,
t he fi lm gate and su rroun ding area sh ou ld be cleaned with th e
sma ll brush provided or a soft cloth. Never attempt to clean the
film gate with anything made of met al or touch the film se nd ing
claw during cleaning.
2. Pr oj ection lens
Remove the lens by pulling straight out. Clean both the front
and rear surfaces gently with a soft hair brush or soft cloth.
Never blow on the lens surfaces or touch with bare fingers.
CHANGING FREQUENCY (CYCLE)
When changing frequency from 50 Hz to 60 Hz a nd vi ce versa, d is-
conn ect th e power cord first, remove the back cover and th en s hift the
frequency changing belt as shown in the picture.

MAINTENANCE
Be sure to di sconnect the power co rd before replacing the lamps and
fuses. Wh en replacing the projection lamp, mak e sure tha t it has cooled
sufficiently to handle.
Pr oj ec ti on lamp
(1) Replac in gthe projection la mp :
1. Open the l amp housing @.
2. Loosen the screw ® and turn the lock-
ing lever @ to re lease the mirror holder
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3. PuU the mirror holder © toward you
and pu ll the l amp straight our.
4. When in sert ing a new lamp, leave the
paper sleeve or cardboard cover on the
lamp. Never touch the glass p ortion
of the l amp and mirror directly with bare
fingers.
5. Align th e two pins of the lamp with the
holes in the socket @ and push the
lamp into the socket as far as it will go.
6. Pu sh the mirror holder © back to its
place and fix it.
( 2) Adj us ting the po sition of t he projection lamp:
If the projected image is too dark or uneven
after replacing the lamp, adjust the lamp posi-
tion by turning the adjusting screws ® , ®
and © .
I. To adjust brightness on the upper or
lower side of the image, turn the adjust-
ing screw ® .
2. To adjust brightness on the right or left
side of the image, turn the adjusting
screw ® .
4. After adjus tment with the adjusting
screws © and ® , make fine adjust-
ment by turning the adjusting screw © ·:
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Exciter lamp
Power fuse
Amplifier fuse
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The quality of optical so und reprod uction will
d eteriorate if the exciter l amp is used for a
long time .
To replace the exciter lamp:
L. Remove the exciter lamp housing @ by
pulling fro II\. underneath toward you.
2. Pull o ut the metal shielding cylinder @ ,
pu sh up th e ejec tor @ and turn the
lamp counterclockwise to remove it.
3. To install a new lamp, align the three
guide pins with the holes of the l amp
base flange, wjth the notch of the lamp
base flange facing d ow nward. Then push
the lamp a nd tum it clockwise as far as
it will go.
4. Push down the ejec tor to fix the l amp in
position and attach the shielding cylinder
with its open side facing upward.
When replacing the power fuse (SA), turn the power
fuse hold er ® counterclo ckw ise, and the fuse can
be taken out.
I. Pull out th e volume and tone co nt rol
knobs @ ® .
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Remove the chassis r eta inin g scr ew ® of
the amplifi er and pull out the amplifier
unit.
4. There are two fuses; th e right one (2A)is
for the excite r lamp and the other(3A)
is for th e amplifier.

LUBRICATION
OIL LEVEL
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Oiling for intermittent feeding mechanism
The intermittent feeding mechanism is lubricat-
ed by the oil circulation system. The oil level
should be kept between the two lines on the
oi l level gauge @ . If the oil is insufficient
after freql)ent use, add exclusive Elmo Special
Oil through the oil inlet ® while observing
the oil level gauge, until the oil level is close to
the upper limit on the oil level gauge.
Changing oil
It is recommended to change the oil after
a few years of use, though it depends on the
frequency of using the projector.
To change the oil:
1. Remove the oil inlet screw and the screws
2.
® and @ of the oil tank housing
shown in the picture, and the oil tank
housing can be detached.
Place a suitable receptacle beneath the oil
outlet on the lower, right side of the oil
tank.
3. Remove the oil outl et screw and drain
the oil.
4. Operate the projector and drain a ll the
oil in the oil feed pipe. Never operate
the projector over one minute after the
oi l has been fully drained.
S. Tighten the oil outlet screw.
6. Pour Elino Special Oil into th e oil inlet
while observing the oil level gauge.
Oiling for bearings
All the bearings are ball bearings or special
oilless types. Although frequent oiling of the
bearings is not necessary, it is recomme nd ed to
apply one or two drops of oil to the
rotating parts other than the ball bearings
packed with grease, after about a year of use.
lk sure to disconnect the power cord before
removing the back cover. Never put the oil on
the rubber roll ers and belts.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. Film will not thread
o when the film end is bent as shown in Fig. 1.
o when perforations are damaged as shown in Fig. 2.
o when the film end is jagged as shown in flg. 3.
o when the film end is twisted"or curved as shown in Fig. 4.
o when the film end is extremely curled as shown in Fig. 5.
o when the film end is reversely curled as shown in Fig. 6.
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Fig . 1 Fig. 2
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Fig . 3
Fig. 4
Fig . 5
Fig. 6
Properly tr immed film end
(I l l l l l Trim the film
end with the film
trimmer @ . Straighten the film
leader if it is extremely curled or
replace the film leader if it is reversely
curled.

2. Motor w ill n ot run
o when the power cord is not properly plugged in.
o when the power fuse is broken.
.3. Self- thr eading will not be don e
o when the threading lever is not depressed.
o when the motor /lamp switch is not positioned at "OFF".
o when the sprocket shoes are open.
o when the film gate is open.
o when the film end is not properly trimmed.
4. Projection lamp will not light
o when the l amp is broken.
5. Sound wi ll not be reproduced
o when the M-0 switch is not properly positioned.
o when the exciter lamp or its fuse is broken (in case of optical
reproduction).
o when the amp lifier is n ot switched on.
o when the volume is turned down to the lowest limit.
o when the amplifi er fuse is broken.
o when the speaker cord is not properly connected.
o when sound is not recorded on the film.
6. Sound will be out of tune
o when the speed change lever is positioned at "S ILENT''.
1. Automatic loop res tor er will work irregularly
o when the proper film len gt h between the
two sprockets is lost because the perforations
of a few fram es are damaged. In this case,
stop the projector, open either sprocket
sh oe , and reset the film loop.
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ACCESSORIES
Translucent screen
60crn x 80crn
(23. 6" x 31.5")
39crn x 52crn
(15.4" x 20. 5")
Elmo Scope Lens
This lens is used for projecting Cinemascope
mo vi es. lt can be put in front of the projection
lens simply by mounting it on the accessory
sh oe of the projector. The projected image is
horizontally magnified twice.
Conversion Lens
This a tt achment lens converts the foc al length
of the projection lens to either x0 .8 or x l. 25,
i.e., the st a nda rd 50mm lens plus this accessory
serves asa 40mm wide-angle lens or by reversing
it a 63mm teleph oto lens. You can make use of
it when the projected image is too small or
large.
Daylight Rear Projection Device
This accessory prism, which can be put .on th e
accessory shoe of the projector, provides a
clear projection image in a bright place when
used with a special translucent screen.