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Operating Instructions for models with Videology camera:
TVT-D8C, TVT-S8C Tobin Video Transfer
Dual-8 or Super-8 "My Own Telecine"
Basic Operation
Connection. The telecine does not have a power switch. The 3-wire plug goes into line
(mains) voltage of 100 to 240 volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz. The third grounding pin is for electrical
safety, and to minimize any electrical interference that could be generated or received by the
TVT. The video output is through a 4-pin MiniDIN Y/C S-video socket on the rear of the
camera housing. This connects to the DVD, Mini-DV or S-VHS recorder or computer of your
choice. Note that unlike competing units no computer is required. The recorder output should
connect to an underscanned video monitor. See below for an explanation.
Before Threading. Note: The operating controls are shown on Page 8. Check that there
are no hairs or lint visible in the picture on the underscanned video monitor. If there are any,
swing open the film gate and brush or blow out the hairs.
Film Format. Check that the film format is correct for the present TVT machine setup:
Super-8
Regular-8
below. Besides the basic Claw setting there are optical adjustments needed.
Video Standard. There are no "NTSC" or "PAL" designations on the TVT, the video
type can be inferred from the type of power (mains) plug. NTSC is used in North America, PAL
is used in Europe. Units shipped to North America with a USA power cord will be NTSC, and
units shipped to Europe with the European power cord will be for PAL, unless otherwise
specified when ordering.
Threading. Place the full reel of film on the right-hand "Supply Reel" spindle,
matching up a slot in the reel hub with a key in the reel spindle. If the reel is correctly prepared,
the perforations (sprocket holes) in the film will be towards you, with the emulsion side (the
side with the picture) facing to the right, while the film is hanging down from the right-hand
side of the reel. There should be about 4 feet (1.25m) of leader before the first picture. If any of
this is not the case, return the film reel to the preparation department for correction.
Threading the TVT-D8C. The TVT-D8C requires film reels that are not unbalanced,
and that are not bent and pinching the film edges.
The TVT-D8C has easy partly manual threading. This sprocketless design prevents the
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The TVT-S8C is only for Super-8 silent
film. It will not accept Regular 8.
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Your TVT-D8C is set for Super-8 film
when the Claw lever is in the Super-8 (upper)
position and the 1/2" (12.7mm) supply reel spindle
adapter is installed.
• Your TVT-D8C is set for Regular 8mm
film when the Claw lever is in the Regular-8
(lower) position and the 5/16" (8mm) supply reel
spindle is uncovered.
The film will not advance through the gate
if the Claw setting is wrong. If the setup is wrong,
change to the other TVT-D8C setup as explained
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Page 1: Basic Operation
There should be about 4 feet (1.25m) of leader before the first picture. If any of this is not the case, return the film reel to the preparation department for correction. Threading the TVT-D8C. The TVT-D8C requires film reels that are not unbalanced, and that are not bent and pinching the film edges. - Page 2 A bad splice or multiple damaged perforations can cause the film to stick in the film gate. On the TVT-D8C it may free itself momentarily, or you may have to help the film through by pulling on it at the take-up reel. On the TVT-S8C it may lose the loops and give a blurred picture.
- Page 3 .12 inches or about 3mm past the right side of the lens holder. (When adjusting the TVT-D8C to match the aperture of a particular film camera, this setting can be modified. Moving the lens to the left will further magnify the film (zoom in);...
- Page 4 the middle of a pulldown cycle, remove the lamp cover and turn the timing pulley counter- clockwise so the film advances once and then is stationary. Loosen the Right hand part of the Focus Slide a turn or two. Loosen the Left part of the Focus Slide by about a turn. Loosen the Centering Lock Screw on the front of the camera plate by 1/8 of a turn, and slide the camera plate in or out on the elongated holes to center the image.
- Page 5 Torn film sprocket holes and crooked splices should be removed to prevent transfer problems. Small rolls should be spliced together for efficient transfer, also the TVT-D8C sometimes does not like small 50' reels. A properly made cement splice, using fresh cement, is preferred.
- Page 6 Running Speeds The TVT-D8C and TVT-S8C models run at one speed. This is 19.98 FPS (frames per second) for NTSC video models, and 16-2/3 FPS for PAL video models. This design feature gives smooth screen motion and the greatest degree of exposure correction for dark film.
- Page 7 Camera setup settings such as shutter speed, gain, white balance type and mirror function are all done at the Tobin Cinema factory with a special jig and software program, and cannot be altered by the user. Do not attempt to connect anything to the camera programming port on the bottom of the camera housing as no good can come from this.
- Page 8 Exposure Forward Still Video Output Control Reverse On Rear Switch Claw Shift Film Leader Lever Trimmer Power cord and serial number nameplate are on the rear. Tobin Cinema Systems, Inc. http://www.tobincinemasystems.com TVT-D8C, TVT-S8C Instr.pub for Videology rev 3-2-09...
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