Eumig Automatic P8 User manual

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CONTENTS
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Before connecting your projector ta the mains ss 7
Automatic threading of the film . . ii EE EE EE EE SE Es EE N Ee 10
Threading by hand . . isi Ek EER FEE HER WEN WEE WEN EES Gee ge TE
Projéelior! ew EER VEN REK ; EE EER HER RE HOE Ed WO EVER, BEE WER EES 13
Visible reverse projeelien . . sie Es Ee Eg EE Ke ei oa WE EGE BEK EER 14
Es AE N N DE EE T4
Rewiridig Gie EE EE ls HER GR GEE WE WER WE NEG ORE SR GER WEE HE 15
Care and maintenance of the P BAUTOMATIC . . ie Es ER GE Ee de ei Té
The Birthplace of the EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC . . ie Ee ESE EG Ke 18

Feed spool
Lever for still projectien
Screw for nutomatic threader
Film rollers
Take-up spool
Lever for opening film gate
and rewind
Coated zoom lens
EUPRO-ZOOM f 1.3, 15—25 mm.
Framing control
On-off switch
Forward-reverse switch
Speed control
Tilting adjustment

Lamp house
Feed spool arm
Take-up spool arm
Carryina handle
Locking serew
Voltage selector
Knob for manual operation
of projector mechanism
Mains connection
Socket for table lamp
Earth sorket

lt is always a great event
for you, your family and your guests when you
show your films and bring He happy past back ta
life on the screen.
You are now fhe fortumate owner of a EUMIG P B
AUTOMATIC, the ideal projector for the job, as it
has everything necessary for the perfect proiection
of your valuable films, and possesses many eX-
cellent features.
The EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC has a special automatic
threading mechanism. Threading Hhe film in the
projector is therefore completely trouble-free,
necessitating only a few simple mavements.
The EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC uses a low-voltage lamp
and gives exceedingly bright illumination — in the
same way os a car headlamp. EUMIG was the first
firm to use this principle in 8 mm. projectors and
it has proved its value a. thousand times over,
The EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC is eguipped with a spe-
cially designed optical system, which, in combina-
tion with the superior all-caated zoom lens EUPRO-
ZOOM $ 13, 15—?25 mm, transmits exctraordinarily
large and vividly brilliant pictures. With this lens,
the size of He sereen picture can be changed at
will.
Thanks to its high-preeisien film transport medha-
nism, the EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC gives outstand-
ing freedom from flicdker and maximum protection
for your films.
In spite of its small size, the EUMIG P B AUTO-
MATIC can take 400 #t. spools without having to be
mounted on a special base.
The EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC is simple and almost
fool-proof in operation. Even if the controls are
wrongly actuated, it is almost impossible to damage
the proiector, but we would ask you to read the
follawing instructions carefully all the same. Yaur
EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC will repay this study with
trouble-free running.

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Before connecting your projector to the mains
please refer to your electricity meter to check up on your
mains supply. The EUMIG P B AUTOMATIC will operate
only on 10—220 volt (T10—240 volt) A.C. (50—&0 eydles). The
voltage selector A (Fig. 4) above the mains socket is nor
mally set to 220 volts. If you da not have 220 volt current, vou
must adjust the voltage selector by turning if until the correct
voltage is opposite the white dot. Before you raset the vol-
tage selector, vou must disconnect the mains lead. Now
swing out he two spool arms (Fig.5) — the drive belts al-
ways remain in position.
You tan now connect the P B AUTOMATIC to the mains by
inserting the female plug of the mains lead supplied inte
socket B (Fig.4|. Please notice the connection for room
lighting (C, Fig. 4). We suggest that you tonmmert a table
lamp or small standard lamp to sorket €. The lamp gees out
automatically when the projector is switched on and comes
on again when the projector is switdhed off.

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Set the speed control A (Fig. 8) at its middle position.
Switch on the metor and proiectien lamp by means
of switch B.
Switch C operates the forward-reverse mechanism.
There is more about fhis on Page 14 "Reverse proiee-
ton”.
Your P B AUTOMATIC has a sperially developped
illumination system working on the law voltage prin-
ciple which guarantees high image brillianey and
maximum lamp life.
The projection lamp used is a 12 volt lamp with a 4-
pin bayonet tap. The average life of the lamp is
stated by the manufacturers ta be 25 hours.

To replace the lamp, open the lamp house as shown in Fig. 7, turn the lamp
slightly, and pull it out. CAUTION: The lamp will be hof after projiection!
Insert the new lamp by pressing down slightly and turning in a clockwise diree-
tion. Replace the lid of fhe lamp house (Fig. B). It is not necessary to centre Hhe
projection lamp, as these special lamps are pre-centred, that is, the position of
the light point in relation to the cap has already been set with great accuracy
by Hhe makers.
The two serew feet D (Fig. é) are for tiling the projeetor.
In order to comply wifh regulations in various countries regarding the earthing
of electrical appliances, the P 8 AUTOMATIC is provided with an earth sodel
(Page 5, Fig. 3.
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Automatic threading of the film
Having trained your P 8 AUTOMATIC on the screen and set the
projector to the correct height, you tan proceed to thread the film.
An error-free functioning of the automatic fhreader is only then
guaranteed when the film end has been properly prepared, that is,
trimmed in the correct way. Fig. 9 shows how the correctly trimmed
film end should look like. Take goed care that the perforatien A is
not damaged by the trimming.
NOTE: For the preservation of yeur valuable film we recommend
the splicing on of a long leader. As, for a perfect functioning of
the automatic Hhreader it is essential to have an absolutely straight
end to the film, creased or half-tarn film ends must be cut off or
made perfectly smooth.
After having put the feed spool on the front arm — with the per-
foratfions on the right, laaking towards the sereen from behind the
projector — set lever € on point D and the speed control to its
middle position. Switdh on fhe projecter by means of switch E
(switch F must be set to "forward" and the lever for still projection
should NOT be on “still projecfien”, sea Fig. 10). With the meter
running, he end of the film is slid between the stamped rib and the
feed sprocket. From this moment onward, the automatic threader
takes charge of all further film manipulation. In case if was for-
goten to set lever C to the correct pasitian and fhe film has al-
ready engaged in Hhe automatic threader, all that is necessary is
to switch fo “reverse” (see “Reverse projection"” on Page 14). The
film then disengages from the automatic mechanism. After having
set lever C to point D, the film may be re-inserted in Hhe automatic
thraader,
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NOTE: Films Hhat have just come back from pro-
cessing will usually wind off as shown in Sketch |
on their first run through the projector. In this par-
ticular case, reverse prajection, described on
page 14, is impossible as the film would not be
wound on to the take-up spool. Only when the film
has been run through ance normally and sub-
seguently rewound will it come off the spool in
suck a way [see Sketch |I) that reverse projectien
is possible,
After !he film has run through the take-up spracket
turn the lever C fully to the leff (Fig. T1). This lacks
the film transport and frees the laops which have
been formed by the autamatic threader. After the
film has finally passed under the film rollers and a
sufficient length has come out at the ofher end,
the motor must be switched off. The end of the film
can now be attached to the take-up spool.
Here we should like to mention the handy EUMIG
400 H. spools. As vou will ses from Fig. 12, spring
tongues are aftached to the cores, and by this
simple means the film is held firm.
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Threading by hand
The P B AUTOMATIC can olso be fhreaded by hand. This may be necessary when it is desired to project a piece
of film somewhere in the middle of the spool. For this purpose, first unscrew the automatic threader [see Fig. 2,
Page d, for position of this serew), next unwind a sufficient length of film, open the gate by turning lever A down-
wards (see Fig. 13), thread the film and close the gate by moving the lever back, Do not put fhe gate-opening lever
completely over to the right — this would switch on the rewind mechanism.
After the loop has been shaped by following fhe line indicated on the side of He projector, the film is led past
the feed sprocket. Pull gently as indicated in Fig. 14, and the perforations will be engaged by the teeth of ihe
feed sprocket, Lead the film past the take-up sprodket in he same woy (see Fig, 15), Then lead the film under the
guide rolls and fix to the spool on the take-up arm — if it is the beginning of the film which is being fhreaded.
At the rear of the proiector is the knob tor manual operation of the proiectar mechanism. (Fig. 20, Page 14). This
feature enables you to ensure before showing your film te an audience that fhe claw is transporting the film
correctly.
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Projection
The P 8 AUTOMATIC is now ready for proieetion.
Switch on by means of switch E, as deseribed in
"Autematie threading ef the film” en Page 10.
The table lamp connarted to the projiecter will
immediately go out. First determine the desired
sereen picture size by holding the lens by its front
rim and pulling it in or out, hen focus by rofating
the lens to the right or left. Picture size and focus
are, of course, also adjustable during projection.
Adijust the running speed if necessary with the
speed control A (Fig. 16) until all fliker disappears.
NOTE: During the short time taken by the aufa-
matic threading of the film, the projector noise is
slightly louder than during the actual projerfion.
In order to proteet the film, a special geld-glass
heat ubsorbing filter is autematically interposed
between the lamp and the film when the projecter
is switched on, remaining in position until the nor-
mal speed has been reached. This filter is also inter-
posed as soon as the speed drops to belaw 10 fra-
mes per second, If parts of two frames are shown
on the screen, turn knob B until this Fault disappears.
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If you are expecting guests, if is advisable to have a trial run to make any
necessary adjustments far picture size, focus, speed and framing. Then all you
have to do is to switch on the projiector. Af the end of he performance vou just
switch off the projiector, and the table lamp will automatically come on again.
Fig. 17 shows the relationship between picture size and screen distance when
using tha focal lengths range of the EUPRO-ZOOM (15—25 mm.).
Visible reverse proiection
The P B AUTOMATIC also permits reverse projection. To switch over From
forward to reverse, simply move switch A (Fig. 18). There is no need to switch off
the projecter beforehand. During the short time the film slows down, stops, ond
begins to run backwards, a shutter automatically cuts off the light to protect the
film from damage. This moves out of the optical path again once the film has
reached the reauired running speed, After switdhing from forward to reverse
proiection or vice versa, it may be necessary to reediust the framing.
Still projection
Still proiection sarves far observing individual frames of a film. In fhis case, pull
back switch B as shown in Fig. 19. This outomatically introduces Hhe special
goldglass heat filter into the optical system, noticeable by the drop in the pro-
jected image brilliance. On switching to still projection, the rotafing projector
shutter may eccasionally stop in front of the film gate and so obscure the pic-
ture. In that case, turn knob C (Fig. ZO) at the rear of the projector until the
reguired frame appears on the screen. This knob also serves to move Ihe film
farward or back, frame by frame, For selecting any particular single frame.
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Rewinding
is a very simple and speedy operation with the EUMIG P 8
AUTOMATIC as the projector has power rewind. You will
find this a great blessing with the large 400 ft. reels.
When the trailer has compleiely run through, lead the film
directly from the take-up to fhe feed spool and fix it to the
latter. Then turn lever D as far Forward as it will ga, which
couples the rewind mechanism, and the film will be rewound
auickly. When rewinding is almost complete, it is advisable
to reduce the speed by means af the motor speed control.
For rewinding, switch A must be set to “Forward", Should vyau
have set it to "Reverse" by mistake and switched on the
rewind mechanism, the projectar matar will run, but the take-
up spool will not revolve,
If you desire to rewind before the whole af the film has been
projecled, take off the automatic threader, open the film
gate, gently remove the film therefrom, ond disengage from
the feed and take-up sprorkets by pressing the spots
marked "x”, Only fhen is it possible to proceed with rewind-
ing as described above,

Care and maintenance of the P 8 AUTOMATIC
Keep the projiector scrupulously clean, especially fhose
parts that come inta contact with fhe film. First unserew
the automatic #hreader. To facilitate cleaning the gate,
the lens mount can be swung out to the right by turning
the gate-opening lever after having disconnected the
mains lead. Both Hhe gate and the interdwangeable lens
must be cleaned from time to time, with a soft cdlath or
brush. Any dirt or film dust should be removed from the
gate with a wooden skewer or some such object. Please
do nat use any metal object for this purpose — it would
scratch the gate ond thus damage your films,
The proiector has life-lang lubrication and it reguires no
attention whatsoever in this respect.
If necessary, the motor carbons can easily be removed
for cleaning. Simply loosen fhe seraw of the lawer carbon
on the base of the prajector with a coin. In order ta re-
move the upper carbon, loosen first the locking sErew
(Fig. 3, page 5) and open the side wall of the prajectar
If vou should have pecasion to replace one of the wire
drive belis A or B, first of all put the gofe-opening lever as far aver to the right as it will ge, as if vou were
going ta rewind.
To replace the drive belt C; first set the still projection lever to “Still”, You can now fit the belt, putting it first over
he upper and then over the lower roller.
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Supplied with your EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC
A. EUPRO-ZOOM f 1.3, 15—28 mm. lens
B. Automatic Threader
C. Projection Lamp
D. One ELMIG 400 H. wire spoel
E. $ Film stops
F, Mains Lead

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The Birthplace of the EUMIG P 8 AUTOMATIC
The Vienna Works
Part of the
Kirchdarf Works,
Upper Austria 18