User manual OPTOMAX DUAL FORMAT EDITOR-VIEWER

[. . . ] The search for the ideal editor for the home movie maker has finally produced the OPTOMAX Editor - the result of an intensive research and development program. The head of this new, dual format editor-viewer is the exclusively designed, reversible plug-in capsule which incorporates in one compad unit the projection lens, prisms, focusing mechanism and film sprockets. [. . . ] The foldable reel arms are also made of sturdy die-cast aluminum. The new OPTOMAX Edilor has been fundionally designed and precision engineered throughout to ensure smooth, trouble-Iree operation. 2 1. 7. Foldable Reel Arms Forward Winding Crank Rapid Rewinding Crank Dual Format Reel Holders Reversible Lens Capsule Focusing Knob Vertical Framing Adjuster 8. 13. Horizontal Framing Adjuster On-Off Switch Frame Marker Lamp House 5W' X 4" Fresnel Screen Color-corrected Glass Shield 3 · SPECIFICATIONS Winding Gear Ratio: 3: 2 Rewinding Gear Ratio: 1: 3. 5 Projection Lamp: 6V-10W Dimensions (with reel arms folded): 13%" wide x 8" high x 11" deep Weigh!: 5lbs. Screen Size: 5~" x 4" (21 sq. in. ) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Guide For Regular 8mm Film - Insert the reversible lens capsule with the blue colored "Regular 8" end facing outward. Push the capsule into the socket firmly, fitting it along the two guide rails at the bottom, until it click-locks for the second time. For Super 8 Film - The lens capsule should be inserted into the socket with the red colored "Super 8" end facing out. Take out the Super 8 reel adapters from the reel gear boxes and insert them over the axle of the reel holder on each arm. 4 ~~R'U' Reversible Lens Capsul e 1. Insert the full reel onto the left reel holder and push the locking bar to right angle position to secure the reel. Mount the empty take-up reel on the right reel holder and insert the end of the film into the slot. Loosen the film slightly and slip in the film along the guide rollers as illustrated. Be sure to fit the perforations of the film on the sprocket of the lens capsule under the lamp. Insert the plug of the AC cord into an electric outlet and switch the on-off switch to "on". ~ o· - Focusing Knob 4. Position the picture properly on the projection screen by turning the vertical and horizontal frame adjustment knobs. [. . . ] Gently pull off the lamp house cover and the metal lamp cap. 6 J. J. SILBER LTO IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT 11 NORTHBURGH STREET, LONDON E. C. 1 Printed in Japan [. . . ]