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Panchromatic
User Manual
Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H)
The Place to find Antique, Vintage, Retro or just plain used, 8 mm Super 8 mm 9.5 mm,
16 mm Film Projectors, Slide Transparency Projectors, Cameras and Darkroom
Equipment.
G.B. Bell & Howell
Model 606 / 606H
User Manual
Service@Panchromatic.co.uk
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www.Panchromatic.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) The Place to find Antique, Vintage, Retro or just plain used, 8 mm Super 8 mm 9.5 mm, 16 mm Film Projectors, Slide Transparency Projectors, Cameras and Darkroom Equipment. G.B. Bell & Howell...
  • Page 2 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) BELL & HOWELL MODEL 606 BELL & HOWELL MODEL 606 H Instructions for Operation Service@Panchromatic.co.uk www.Panchromatic.co.uk...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) CONTENTS Page Setting Up for Use  Electrical Connections -  Inserting the lamp  Focusing the Projector-  Threading the Film -  Projected Picture Sizes with Various Projection Lenses Operation ...
  • Page 4 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Fig 1 Motor & Lamp Switches Feed Spool Spindle Lamp Locking Screw Film Gate Lever Reflector Projector Lens Condenser Lens Sprocket Guards Sprockets Take-up Spool Spindle Run / Rewind Lever Lens Locking Screw Service@Panchromatic.co.uk...
  • Page 5 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Fig 2 Motor & Lamp Switches Feed Spool Spindle Lamp Locking Screw Film Gate Lever Reflector Projector Lens Condenser Lens Sprocket Guards Service@Panchromatic.co.uk www.Panchromatic.co.uk...

  • Page 6: Setting Up For Use

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Setting Up Electrical Connections Important Before attempting to connect your projector to the mains please check the following. 1. Find out the voltage of your electricity supply, and whether it is A.C. or D.C. Your Electricity Authority or local dealer will supply this information.
  • Page 7 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) 4. The adjusting switch for AD/DC. Is situated at the front of the bakelite housing above the tilt knob (Fig 1 19) Uppermost letters indicate type of current to which the projector is set –...

  • Page 8: Inserting The Lamp

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Inserting the Lamp Turn the tilt knob (Fig 2 13) clockwise until the projector is tilted fully forward. Unscrew the bakelite cap below the lamp housing (Fig 1 2) and insert the projector lamp with the vertical tongue at its base towards the front of the projector.

  • Page 9: Threading The Film

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) If there is a noticeable flicker of the light on the screen, turn the speed control Fig 1 14) in an anti-clockwise direction until the light is steady. Sharp definition of the edge of the light area on the screen indicates approximate focus of the lens.
  • Page 10 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) 7. Feed the end of the film into the slot on the take-up spool and rotate the spool in a clockwise direction to take up slack Service@Panchromatic.co.uk www.Panchromatic.co.uk...
  • Page 11 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) The threading completed your machine should appear as in the illustration above. To test the threading is correct, push in and turn the hand setting knob (Fig 2 15) in clockwise direction...
  • Page 12 Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Projected Picture Size Upper Dimension is width of Picture Lower Dimension is height of Picture Service@Panchromatic.co.uk www.Panchromatic.co.uk...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Operation Projection 1. Turn off the room lights 2. Switch on the MOTOR switch 3. Switch on the LAMP switch 4. Move the clutch to the RUN position (Fig 2 18) Adjustment 1.

  • Page 14: Pilot Light

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Pilot Light When threading in a darkened room, the condenser (Fig 1 4) can be partially withdrawn as indicated below so the light from the projector lamp falls onto the lens and the sprocket assembly.

  • Page 15: Care And Maintenance

    User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Care & Maintenance Built for a lifetime of dependable service your 606 needs little maintenance, but to obtain a consistently brilliant performance the lens system must be kept clean and the projector mechanism lubricated.

  • Page 16: Cleaning Film Handling Parts

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H)  Remove the projection lens by loosening the locking screw (Fig 1 12) and pulling the lens forward.  The condenser lens is removed by pulling on the handle.  All glass surfaces must be cleaned with a soft camel hair brush or alternatively with lens cleaning tissue.

  • Page 17: Specification

    Panchromatic User Manual Bell & Howell 606 Gaumont (H) Specifications • Bell & Howell 606H standard 8mm projector • Mechanically driven film transport - no belts to be replaced • 500W 240V lamp type A1/47 • Bell & Howell Filmovara 15-20mm 1/1.5 zoom lens •...

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