Place Film On Front Spindle; Format Selector Lever; Automatic Threading - Bell and Howell Autoload 456 How To Use Manual

9. place film on
front spindle
For Super 8 reels, insert the
special adapter (supplied
with projector) into the reel
as shown. Then simply align
slot in adapter with key on
the spindle, and push firmly
in place.
Sprocket holes must be on
the outside of the reel (See
illustration)
For Regular 8 reels, simply
attach reel to Front Spindle
by aligning the key on the
spindle with the slot in the
reel, and push firmly in
place.
10. format
selector lever
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Before inserting film, place
Format Selector Lever into
either Super 8 or Regular 8
position, depending on the
film you are going to show.
The Format Selector Lever
can only be operated in the
"OFF" position of the con-
trol switch. Once the lever is
in position, it cannot be
moved during the show-
preventing any accidental
switching during operation.
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11. automatic
threading
NOTE: For best threading results, it is necessary that the
film have a white leader and the leader have a curl toward
the center of the reel. In the cases where the film does not
have the proper curl, take the first few inches of leader
and curl it towards the center of the reel as illustrated.
To automatically thread your projector, first put control
switch in "MOTOR" position and the Direction Lever to
"FORWARD" position. Then move Film Threading Lever
down (as illustrated), and feed the end of the film leader
between the two metal guide rollers until the projector
pulls film from the front reel. Allow about six inches of the
film leader to enter the projector, or until you hear the
clicking of the shuttle. Then release Film Threading Lever
gently to its original position. Failure to release the Film
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Threading Lever as soon as the clicking is heard may
cause a threading malfunction. Now the film will thread
itself through the projector and onto the take-up reel, all
automatically. Place control switch in "LAMP" position
to project your pictures.
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