Honeywell Elmo FP8-C Operating instructions

Honeywell Elmo
Dual-8 Projector

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instructions. This will allow quick reference to the
working parts of your new Honeywell Elmo FP8-C
projector. Familiarity with these parts will assure
success at your very first show.
contents
Nomenclature.
Important .
Condensed Operating Instructions.
Preparation for Projection .
Threading the Film.
Projection .
Reverse Projection. ey
When Projection is Completed .
Maintenance of the Projector.
Warranty Policy .
Specifications.
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Automatic takeup reel
Loop restorer
Reel keeper
Framing lever
Focusing knob
Threading lever
Supply reel
Film type indicator
Lamp house cover
Threading knob
Projection lens
Reverse button
Elevation control
Lamp switch
Motor switch
Speed control
Elevating leg

To
remove
the
front
cover,
depress
the
cover
release
button
and
pull
the
top
of
the
cover
away
from
the
projector.
Inside
are
the
items
illustrated
below.
Handle
Cover release button
Front cover
Takeup reel
Power cord
Rear cover
Ventilation window
Power cord socket
Rear cover set screw

IMPORTANT
Your Honeywell Elmo Dual-8 Projector will ac-
commodate both Super 8 and regular 8mm film.
Before using it, be sure it is adjusted to accept
whichever type of film you are projecting. The
procedure, which is described on page 4, is
simple. /f it is not followed, serious damage to
the film will result.
The reason for the selective sprocket system of
the Dual-8 Projector is illustrated by these two
drawings. When compared with ordinary type
8mm film, Super 8 is approximately 50% larger
in picture frame area. This is accomplished by
making the sprocket holes smaller, and by posi-
tioning the perforations differently than in or-
dinary 8mm film. The push-button changeover
mechanism of the Dual-8 will position the pro-
jector for smooth, brilliant projection of either
type film.
Super-8 film
Ordinary film

condensed
operating
instructions
This is a condensed check list only. For trouble-
free operation and best projection results, be
sure to read this book carefully before operating
your projector.
1. Place the projector on a stand or table a suit-
able distance from the screen.
2. Plug in the power cord.
3. Attach the Auto Reel to the rear takeup spin-
dle and the reel of film to be shown to the front
spindle.
4. Select the proper threading position for Super
8 or regular film by pushing in the appropriate
shaft (see page 4). When the selective sprocket
system is set for Super 8 projection, the letter S
appears in the indicator window; for regular
8mm projection, the letter R appears in the
window.
5. Push the green threading lever down (to-
ward the lens).
6. Trim the end of the film leader with the film
cutter (see page 5) and insert the end of the film
leader into the threading slot. The film will
thread automatically to the takeup reel, at which
time the projection lamp will turn on.
7. Turn the motor switch to RUN and the lamp
switch to ON.
8. Once projection begins, adjust the following,
if necessary:
A. Focus (by turning the focusing knob).
B. Projection speed (with the speed control).
C. Framing (with the framing lever).
D. Image size on the screen (if your projector
is equipped with a zoom lens).
9. When the complete roll of film has been pro-
jected, rewind the film as follows:
. Turn off the lamp and motor.
. Insert film end into slot on supply reel.
. Turn speed control knob to HIGH.
. Push in the reverse button while turning
the motor switch to RUN. The film will
now be rewound at high speed.
. Turn the motor switch off.

preparing for
projection
Setting up the projector
After taking off the dust cover, remove the front
cover of the projector by pulling it outward
while depressing the cover release button. Then
plug the power cord into the receptacle on back
of the projector (making certain that the red dot
on the plug is indexed below the red dot above
the socket), and the other end into a convenient
AC outlet. Remove the takeup reel from inside
the projector cover and put it on the rear spindle
of the projector; lock it into place by flipping
down the plastic keeper.
Positioning the Selective Sprocket
System
IMPORTANT
Before doing anything else, set the selective
sprocket system of the projector into the proper
position for the film you will be projecting:
1. Open the lamp house cover by pulling it out-
ward from the front (projection lens) edge.
2. Open both sprocket shoes by means of the
orange release knobs; pull up on the upper knob
and push down on the lower knob.
3. For Super 8 projection, push in the upper
(red) sprocket shaft. The letter S.will appear in
the indicator window.
4. Forregular 8mm projection, push in the lower
(black) sprocket shaft. The letter R will appear
in the window.
(NOTE: The sprocket shaft must be pushed in
firmly until it seats all the way, at which point
the appropriate letter will be clearly centered in
the window. If the shaft resists, keep pressure
on it while turning the threading knob slowly
toward you, in a counter-clockwise direction.)
5. Close the sprocket shoes by pushing the
orange release knobs back into their original
positions. The film will not thread unless this is
done.

threading the film
Put the reel of film on the forward spindle and
lock it into place with the keeper. The supply
reel spindle will accommodate both the large-
bore Super 8 film reel and the small-bore reel of
regular 8mm film. The one-half inch bore of the
Super 8 reel fits over the entire spindle shaft,
including the spring-loaded trisected portion.
When a regular spool is put on the spindle, the
trisected shaft is pushed back, allowing the
bore of the reel to fit the smaller diameter of the
basic shaft. Because of this arrangement, the
supply reel spindle accepts any type of reel with
a Capacity of'up to 400 feet of film, whether it is
metal or plastic, and even if there is a variance
in size, thickness, and reel bore diameter.
NOTE: The reel supplied by processors with
Super 8 film cannot be used on the takeup
spindle.
To insure smooth, automatic threading, the end
of the leader or film should be trimmed with the
film cutter provided. This is located on the con-
trol panel between the variable speed and the
motor switch controls. Place the leading edge of
the film in the cutter (in the direction indicated
by the arrow on the cutter) and trim off the edge.
Next, pull the green threading lever down-to-
ward the projection lens—to position the auto-
matic threading system. Turn the motor switch
to RUN and the lamp switch to ON. Then insert
the end of the film into the threading slot identi-
fied by the red arrow above the projection lens.
The film will now be threaded automatically and
carried to the takeup reel, at which time the
projection lamp will automatically turn on.

projection
When the projected image appears on the
screen, check the following points:
1. Focus. Is the image sharp ? If not, bring it into
focus by turning the focusing knob.
2. Image Stability. Is the picture smooth and
steady, or does it flicker? If it does, adjust the
speed control knob until the image is satisfac-
tory. If the film loop provided by the automatic
threading system is lost during projection due to
an improper splice or other reason, it can be
instantly restored by pushing down on the loop
restorer. Loss of the loop results in a “jumpy,”
improperly framed picture accompanied by
noisy projection.
3. Framing. Is the entire frame properly project-
ed, without showing a frame line? If not, move
the framing lever up or down to correct.
4. Image Alignment. If the projected image is
not centered vertically on the screen, turn the
elevation control knob counterclockwise and
move the front of the projector up or down until
it is properly aligned. Then tighten the knob.
If your projector is equipped with the 20mm-
32mm zoom lens, you may also vary the size of
the image on the screen without changing the
projector-to-screen distance. Simply rotate the
knurled ring of the lens in either direction until
the image size is where you want it. Then re-
focus the lens with the focusing knob.

reverse projection
The projector may be put into reverse operation
at any time during projection by following this
procedure:
1. Turn off the motor.
2.
Depress
the
reverse
button
and,
while
hold-
ing
it
down,
turn
the
motor
switch
knob
to
RUN.
3. After completing reverse projection, turn the
motor switch to OFF before resuming normal
forward projection.
Single Frame Still Projection
During projection, you may wish to stop the
movie
to
show
a
single
frame.
This
may
be
done
by
turning
the
motor
switch
to
STILL.
Some-
times
the
film
will
stop
in
the
middle
of
a
frame,
or
even
when
the
aperture
is
closed.
When
this
happens,
simply
turn
the
threading
knob
until
the
full
frame
is
projected
on
the
screen.
Since
the
Dual-8
Projector
has
an
excellent
cooling
system,
prolonged
still
projection
is
possible
without harming the film.

when projection
is completed
After
the
film
has
been
projected
and
wound
completely
on
the
takeup
reel,
turn
off
the
lamp
and
the
motor,
in
that
order.
Because
the
lamp
is
adequately
cooled
during
projection,
there
is
no
need
to
leave
the
motor
running
for
a
period
of
time
after
the
lamp
has
been
turned
off.
Rewinding the Film
To wind the film back on the supply reel:
1.
Insert
the
end
of
the
film
into
the
slot
of
the
supply
reel
hub.
2.
Turn
the
speed
control
knob
to
the
high
posi-
tion.
3.
Push
down
the
reverse
button
in
the
center
of
the
motor
switch
and
turn
the
switch
to
RUN.
The
film
will
be
rewound
at
high
speed.

maintenance
of the projector
Follow the simple procedures described on this
page and page10 to keep your projector in top
operating condition. With proper care, it will
give you a lifetime of trouble-free service.
Replacing the Projection Lamp
First unplug the power cord. Then swing open
the lamp house cover and remove the lamp
house. This is done by depressing the lamp
house release spring and pulling the housing
outward. Then pull the lamp straight up (with-
out turning it) to remove it from its socket.
When inserting the new lamp (type DCA) first
line up the four pins of the lamp base with the
four holes in the lamp socket. You will position
the lamp correctly by placing it in the socket
with the built-in reflector facing forward,toward
the projection lens. When inserting the lamp,
don't use too much pressure — just enough to
seat it properly.
Lubrication
The only part of the pro-
jector which should be
lubricated after long use
is the motor, which is
located behind the rear
cover. Before removing
the rear cover be sure to
unplug the power cord.
The motor should be
lubricated by inserting
o the tip of an oil can
couat into the two plaade tubes above the
bearings. Three or four drops of a good grade
projector or sewing machine oil are sufficient.
Cleaning
The film gate, which is in continuous contact
with the film, is precisely machined to prevent
damage to the film. When film dust or other
matter adheres to the gate, it may scratch the
film or damage it in other ways. From time to
time, therefore—especially after heavy use—you
should clean the film gate and surrounding area

with a small brush of the type illustrated below.
First, remove the pressure plate as follows:
1. Open the pressure plate holder by pushing
it to the right. It will stay open in this position.
2. Hold the pressure plate between the thumb
and forefinger and lift it up as far as it will go.
3. Pull the pressure plate straight out toward
you. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth, and replace
it by reversing the above procedure.
Before cleaning the aperture plate, remove the
pressure plate as described above. Then inspect
the aperture closely to make sure that the film
pulling claws are recessed and out of the way.
The claws are two tiny pins which become
visible in the aperture as you turn the film thread-
ing knob. If they are visible, turn the knob until
they disappear; then clean the aperture gate.
Replace the pressure plate, and close the pres-
sure plate holder.
To clean the projection lens, first remove it by
pulling it forward out of its mount. Wipe both
the front and rear elements gently with a camel
hair brush—do not use excessive pressure.
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WARRANTY POLICY
All Honeywell Elmo Projectors (except the projection
lamp) sold in the United States and its possessions
are unconditionally guaranteed against defects in ma-
terial or workmanship for a period of one year after
date of delivery to the original retail purchaser. Service
will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within the one year time period,
provided the projector has not been abused, altered,
or operated contrary to instructions. Honeywell shall
not be liable for any repairs except those made at
authorized Honeywell repair centers or alterations ex-
cept those made with its written consent, and shall not
be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or for
other indirect or consequential damages of any kind,
whether caused by defective material or workmanship
or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that Honey-
well’s liability under all guarantees or warranties,
whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the
correction of defects in material or workmanship as
hereinbefore provided. To enable us to properly serve
you, the purchase registration card should be filled in
COMPLETELY and mailed to Honeywell within five
days of purchase. Any projector which proves defective
during the one year warranty period should be re-
turned to your Honeywell Photographic Dealer with
particulars regarding malfunction and date and place
of purchase (including evidence of date and place of
purchase if requested by Honeywell). The dealer will
forward the projector with particulars to Honeywell.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR PROJECTOR DIRECTLY
TO HONEYWELL, as your Honeywell Photographic
Dealer will select the authorized Honeywell repair
center which will give you the fastest service.
All models, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SPECIFICATIONS
of the Honeywell Elmo Dual-8 Projector
(Model FP8-C)
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Threading:
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Reverse projection:
Rewind:

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