EflIF RST / RT / RM Series X 16mm Projectors OPERATOR'S MANUAL ELF AUDIO ViSUAL LIMITED, 836Yebv.iJRoad, Trading Estate, Slough, Berks.
I CAUTION I These instructions incorporate safety recommendations which should be read before the projector is used, but note especially :Connect the projector to AC mains supply using a threepin plug to ensure that the chassis is properly earthed. Disconnect plug from mains socket before the rear cover (secured with screws) is removed or the lamps changed. Green-and- Yellow__.----..._ to Earth Brown to ....
ELF RST /RT/RM Series X Simple Operation Easy Maintenance Trouble-free Use This Operator's Manual is easy-to-read, informative and helpful. Please read carefully before operating projector for the first time. CONTENTS Page Main Parts of Your Projector 2 Explanation of Switch Plate 3 '. Focusing 4 Threading (RST Model) 5 Threading (RT Model) 6- Threading (RM Model) 7 Projection Rewinding' o.
2 MAIN PARTS OF YOUR PROJECTOR CD @ @-@,-- @--- [ Model RST-3 ] 1. Handle 2. Arm Lock 3. Supply Arm 4. Film Channel & Rewind Lever 5. Stil1 Picture Lever 6. Focus Knob . 7. Inching Knob 8. Lens 9. Framing Lever 10. Pilot Lamp 11. Automatic Threadlnq Control Lever (RSTiRT) 12. Film Trimmer (RSTIRT) 13. Switch Plate 14. Elevator Knob 15. Power Cord 16. ,Take-up Arm 17. Lamp House 18.
3 EXPLANATION OF SWITCH PLATE Model RST / RT / RM-O, 1 Model RST / RT / RM-2 ® -- \ - Model RST / RT / RM-3 All Models Additional on RST / RT / RM-2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Magnetic Playback 12. Optical Playback Lamp Low (Reverse) Reverse Off Forward Lamp Low (Forward) Lamp High ( ) MIC Input Volume & Amp Switch Treble Control Bass Control Additional on RST / RT / RM-3 13. 14. 15. 16.
4 FOCUSING Turn ROTARY SWITCH to FORWARD position ) and LAMP position. { , ) A B Raise projector if required by turning black elevator knob (photo A) on front of projector. When screen is illuminated and is of the correct size, focus (photo B) so edge of light is sharp. Switch OFF. ( 0 ) SCREEN SIZE CHARTS IN INCHES 8' 10' 12' 15' 20' 25' I 30' I H 1" W H 1.5" W 2'2" 2'11 " 2'9" 3'8" 3'4" 4'5" 1'5" 1'11" 1'10" 2'5" 1'4" 1'10" 2'2" 2'11" H 2.0" W 3.0" H W 4.
5 THREADING/FULLY AUTOMATIC THREADING (REEL-TO-REEL) MODELS RST-O, 1, 2, 3 A 1. Place ELF AUTO REEL on take-up arm. Insert film in trimmer and cut with raised end. (Photo A) 2. Turn ROTARY SWITCH to FORWARD position (<<±! ). 3. Push automatic threading control lever to SE LF- THREAD position. (Photo B). 4. Insert film leader into film channel. (Photo B) Film threads .... ELF AUTO REEL takes up film . and the automatic threading guides release automatically. 5. Switch OFF.
6 _THREADING / SELF THREADING MODELS RT-O, 1, 2, 3 A 1. Insert film in trimmer and cut with raised end. (Photo A) 2. Turn ROTARY SWITCH to FORWARD position ( ). 3. Push automatic threading B control lever to "SELFTHREAD'/ position. (Photo B). 4. Insert film leader into Film channel. Film threads automatically. When a gentle tug is applied to film coming off last roller, the automatic threading guides wi II release. (Photo C) 5.
7 THREADING / MANUAL THREADING MODELS RM-O, 1, 2, 3 A 1. Swing lens away from projector by pulling on lens holder. (Photo A) 8 2. Open both sprocket shoes. and rubber roller. (Photo A, B) 3. Thread film THREADING following DIAGRAM. Raise rubber guide roller as necessary. 4. Close both sprocket shoes and lens holder. 5. Be sure film is seated properly in gate. c 6. Check threading by turning inching knob.
8 PROJECTION o 1. Turn ROTARY SWITCH to FORWARD position and LAMP position ( ). I 2. Focus picture, and frame film by adjusting the framing lever A (photo A). 3. Volume switch on and adjust tone. tC>>> ?: 6'6'6' 4. For STI LL PICTURE, depress STI LL PICTURE LEVER (photo B). (Focus adjustment may be necessarv.) If shutter has stopped in front of picture, it may be moved by turning inching knob either direction unti I picture shows on screen. B 5.
9 REWINDING A 1. Attach tail end of film to supply reel. 2. Move rewind lever DOWN to REWI NO position (photo A) .and turn ROTARY SWITCH to FORWARD position ). After rewinding, FIRST return rewind lever UP to OPERATE position and turn ROTARY SWITCH to OFF position (0 ). 'it Rewinding I Return rewind lever UP to OPERATE ) B 3. After removing reels from arms, depress arm locking buttons (photo B) and lower arms 4. Replace projector cover to carry.
10 CHANGING LAMPS DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY CORD A B Remove lamp-house lock screw near the top of aperture plate. Pullout on top edge of lamp-house. PROJECTION LAMP (ELC/24V 250W) Push (to left) ejection lever immediately below lamp and lamp will come out (photo A). Be sure replacement lamp snaps into place. Proper seating of lamp is essential. EXCITER LAMP (SR K/4V O.75A) Pullout on black exciter lamp cover (photo B). Push in on lamp and turn counter-clockwise to remove.
11 SILENT FILM SPEED DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY CORD SOUND SI LENT Shutter Shutter --oVJ Motor Motor This is changed by slipping the motor drive belt to the alternate set of pu Ileys Open rear cover. Turn inching knob at the same time guiding the belt first to the smaller motor pulley then to the larger shutter pulley. Change back to sound speed by reversing the above procedure. (Note. No silent speed on 50/60 Hz models.
12 MAG-OPT PROJECTION On the RST-2, 3, RT-2, 3, RM-2, 3 Models, either magnetic or optical sound tracks may be played back. MO° MAGNETIC PLAYBACK MO° OPTICAL PLAYBACK M RECORDING ON MAGNETIC STRIPED FI LM RST/RT/RM-3 Models 1. Put OPT-MAG knob to the Optical position and thread film in the projector in the normal manner, then set the knob to Recording position. © MAGNETIC RECORDING 2.
13 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES PROJECTION LAMP - ELC/24V, 250W EX'CITER LAMP - BRK/4V, 0.75A FUSE/2A with holder (large) ANAMORPHIC LENS ANAMORPHIC LENS HOLDER FUSE/2A with holder (small) LAMP HI-LOW SWITCH (for maximum life) LOW a HIGH your By switching to LOW position ( lamp will last 3 times longer and even in this LOW position the lamp output will be minimum 550 lumens. The HIGH position (
14 TROUBLE SHOOTING Here IS a non-Proresslonal/s gUIde for /oca t/rtq rn/nor o roo/erns , In nearly every case, a simple aefjustment rs all that IS necessary to restore peak efficIency. NO POWER TO MOTOR 1. Make sure power cord is con- OR LAMP nected to wall outlet and that outlet has power. 2. Check power cord and repair if necessary. MOTOR RUNS, BUT PROJECTION LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT 1. Check position of rotary switch. 2. Replace projection lamp.
15 OPERATOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The followi ng parts are to be cleaned with a soft brush after each showi ng : APERTURE PLATE FILM SHOE SPROCKETS Do not use oil or other lubricant on any part of the Leave this to the service engineer.
16 GENERAL RST Models ·Reel-to-Reel Automatic Threading RT Self Threading Models RM Models Manual Threading AC. 50 or 60 Hz., 430 - 450W POWER LENS · · .. super 50mm (2") f1.2 (standard) · PROJECTION LAMP · ... E LC Halogen lamp, 24V - 250W (200W lamp also usable) EXCITER LAMP ·· AMPLIFIER BRK, 4V-0.75A solid state, 25W RMS output separate treble and bass controls independent use for public address MOTOR induction motor, plug-in type FRAMES PER SECOND..
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