If Film Does Not Thread Properly; If Film Stops During The Show; Splicing Solutions - Bell and Howell Autoload 456 How To Use Manual

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17. if film does not
thread properly
If the film leader does not
thread into the projector,
stop the projector, release
the Film Threading Lever to
its original position, open
the film gate by opening the
Lens Housing, (See Picture
A), and pull the film leader
out of the threading channel
(See picture B).
Be sure to remove any dam-
aged or wrinkled film leader
that has caused the mal-
function. Check the Format
Selector Lever for proper
position, (See picture C), re-
trim the end of the film
leader, and proceed to re-
thread (See picture D).
To open Lens Housing, sim-
ply pull outward on the edge
of the Lens Housing until it
swings away from the
projector.
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18. if film stops
during the show
If for some reason your film
stops during your show, first
try this simple remedy. Turn
off the projector lamp and
open the Lower Film Guide
by pulling it outward and
away from the projector.
Then grasp the film now ac-
cessible with the Lower Film
Guide open, and pull it slowly
outward. (See picture 1).
This procedure will probably
restart the normal flow of
your film. If it doesn't, move
the Direction Lever to the
"Center" position, open the
film. gate, and rotate the
take-up reel with your finger
on the film, to pass the bad
section of film through the
film channel. (See picture 2).
Then close the film gate,
turn the Single Frame Ad-
vance Knob to check for
proper threading, and pro-
ceedtooperatethe projector
in the normal manner.
When your show is over, check your film for the damage or splice that caused
the stoppage.
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Check your film for the splicing errors like .
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those shown below, that cause your projector
to malfunction. Correct them at once, to eliminate future delays.
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TORN FILM TAPE OVERLAPS
HOLE IN FILM
REGULAR 8
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GAP TOO WIDE
BETWEEN FILM ENDS
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