CHINON WHISPER DUAL 8MM MOVIE PROJECTOR

8mm b~ovie Projector

- - r 8 -- I IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS I When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the. fcllowing: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use. 1 3. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot I parts. I 4. Do not opera~.a,pPli~nce with a damaged cord or if the 1 I appliance has been &opped or damaged-until it has been ' examined by a qualified serviceman. 5. Do hot let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 1 6. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a suitable current rating should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be trippv over or pulled. 7. Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet when sot in i use. Never yank cord t o pull plug from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect. 8. Lei appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance' when stsring. i 9. To protect against electrical shock hazards, do not immerse ! this appliance in water or other liquids. I 10. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not disassemble this j appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock hazard when the appliance is used ------------------ subsequently. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

I -4 OPERATfNG INSTRUCTIONS Before you start your CHINON WHISPER 8mm movie projector, read the following operating instructions. Then follow the steps as outlined for many hours of enjoyable viewing of your movies. 1 * CONNECTING TO THE MAIN SUPPLY R!!mal Ensure the main switch is off, when you connect the power cord to the vroiector. . , - PLACING REEL Raise the Reel Arm (20) and place the full reel and turn the locking lever (21) down. Be sure that the film perforations face towards you. TAKE-UP REEL When the Take-up Reel is inserted on the Spindle (1) ensure that the Lwking firmly into one of the slots ' S.R. SET Chaok the type of film to be IoSdM. If Sup8 or Single-8, raise the SR i Knob (19). If Regdar-8, ber the knob.

TRlMMlNQ THE FILM Checlr && starting end of the film for . In the event the leader of the k is bent, it must be trimmed. Take the special '''iXMMER" in your right hand, holding it h e e n the thumb and index finger, with the kge curved cutting edge facing to the left. Gmtly, raise the cutting edge with the left hgtbd, slip the end cd the film underneath it until the cutaby: edge falls between the two holes on the edge of the film. PIES the cutting blade do& until the film is eut through OPERATION OF THE PROJECTOR Turn the main switch to 4 to start the motor. Insert the film into the Film Gate (16). The film will be loaded and taken up on the empty reel automatically. Turn the switch further to Lamp jJ . CAUTION: Do not attempt to insert the film while the main switch is set to Lamp ' fi position. This will result in incor- &t ioadirig and damage to your film. The i switch should be turned to the Lamp 0 I position only after the film is threaded 1 onto the Take-up Reel. I I SPEED C O N T R ~ L Turn the Speed Control Knob (6) clockwise to increase speed, counter-clockwise

* REVERSE AND STILL PROJECTION IfyoudeSiIetoseerevef~epicturemotion, turn the Main Switch (3 counter-clockwise to b and Lamp &. If you desire to see a still picture,' brn tb6 main switch to , but do not ktsq still projection more than 30 second / * RAPID REWINDIN~OF FILM ' When the film has beebeprojsted, bring the film end dueqjy to the empty reel by passing over the lamp house and insert the film end into one of the slots of dte empty reel. Turn the main switch to b and adjust the Speed Control Knob (6) to the maximum. FILM LOOP FORMING During projection, if picture image is jumping (due to lack of film loop in loop former), gently press the loop former (18) once or twice, or reverse the threading a few frames, then revert to former projection. This procedure should steady the picture. However, if the image is still jumping, it is recommended to make a loop manually. To do so, open the front cover and raise the sprocket shoe and move the film, shifting the film perforations on the sprocket until enough loop appears in the loop former. Tp'- 9

-1 ' REMOVING THE FILM IN MID-OPERATION I If the film is broken or iammed during I - I prbjection, it may usually be removed by reverse threading. In the event of further , trouble, switch off the projector and remove the front cover. Release the film ! from the sprockets and open the pressure 1 plate towards the right, remove the film I track cover, then you may remove the ; fi ma-4; .: -,--- - '1 REPLACING THE LAMP Open the front cover oust pull it toward youjfirst.' To remove the lamp, turn the lamp counter-clockwise. T o install a new lamp, first align the holes of the lamp to the pins of the lamp holder. Press down and turn clockwise until it locks in place. The CHINON WHISPER Projector has been designed and manufac- tures to the highest standards in order that you may enjoy years of trouble frei operation. Incorpqrated in the CHINON WHISPER Projector are the most up to date features found in projtktion quipmefit today. 1

FEATURES * Film handling for Super-8, Single-8 or Regular 8mm filtr * Instant film conversion at the flick of a switch * Automatic threading fP01Ii reel to feel . Ultra-sharp ff1.5 18-30mm ZOOM projection lens * Rotary Switch operating controls * Variable speed control * Extremely bright image Completely self contained SPEClFlCATlQNS FILM. .................. Super 8/Single 8 or ~ e @ r $dm -" w. ................. ff 1 .5 l&SOmrn ZOOM LEns * LAMP. ................ .8 Volt 50 WZPtc low voitage * PROJECTION SPEED. .... VarEable'rhtxtmgfqeedcontrol * FILM HANDLING ....... Fully AUTOMATE threading from reel to reei * POWER SOURCE ........ 120 Vdt 50160 cycle AC * REEL CAPACITY. ...... .400 feet maximum CH*ON CORPORATION OF AMERICA 43 Fadem Road, Springfield, N. J. 07081 PRlNTEdm HONG KONG

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