Otona no Kagaku 8mm Film Projector How To Use

Otona no Kagaku (Science for Adults) Product Version
How to Use the 8mm
Film Projector
Parts in the Kit
8mm film projector main unit Guide pin (W8)
Handle
Frame
border (W8)
Axle adapter
Guide pin (W8)
* The projection lens is installed on the film projector main unit.
* In addition, one washer head screw (for installing the handle) is
Rewind reel
also included in the kit.
● How to install the handle
Main unit
Washer head screw
Handle
Install the handle to the main unit with the washer head screw.
● Things you will need: three AA alkaline dry cell batteries, a screwdriver,
scissors, utility knife, tape, etc.
CAUTION ★ Please read the following instructions before using this kit!
● This kit includes screws and other small parts. Be careful not to swallow
them. There is a risk of suffocation.
Three AA alkaline batteries are used. Incorrect use of the batteries may cause the generation of heat,
explosions or liquid leakage. The following precautions should be taken.
● Do not use oxyride dry-cell batteries. It may cause a malfunction.
● Do not use rechargeable batteries such as NiCd batteries. Film may not be projected properly.
● Ensure that the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are aligned correctly.
● If liquid that leaked from the batteries gets into your eyes, rinse them well with plenty of water and
consult a doctor immediately. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately with water.
● Remove the batteries when not using for a long time.
★ Please read the instructions and cautions thoroughly before assembling the product. In addition, do not use
any materials that have become damaged or deformed during use.
★ Please read the instructions and cautions thoroughly before use.
★ For your safety, be sure to follow the instructions in this manual. In addition, do not use any parts that have
become damaged or deformed during use.
★ Keep this kit out of the reach of small children when not in use.
[Plastic materials used in this kit]
● Main unit (black)/film editing tool (black): ABS ● Driving parts (black): POM, LED Base panel: PF
(transparent): PMMA ● Reel adapter (gray): PP ● Small bags (clear, colorless): PE
* Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations.
NOTE: The actual shapes of some parts may differ from the illustrations above.
The structure of the 8mm
●
film projector
Film editing
tool
1
Setting 8mm Film
(Single/Super)
＊ For how to set Double 8 film, refer to the back of this
sheet.
1
Mount the shot and developed 8mm film
to the film advance reel axis.
Attach the axle adapter to the film advance reel axis.
Then, mount the film. At the same time, mount the
rewind reel to the rewind reel axis.
Film advance reel axis
Axle adapter
Rewind reel axis
8mm film
Rewind reel
(the shot
and developed)
● Pay attention to the
Film
Reel
position of the holes
on the film (left side
when viewed from the
projection lens side)
when mounting the film.
★ Pay attention to the position of
the holes.
● It is difficult to
feed film that is bent
● Lens
at the tip. In such a
case, cut it straight
using scissors.
Film
Condenser lenses (2)
Light source (ultra-
bright white LED)
Handle
Lens Light source
Framing knob
Projection lenses (3)
AA alkaline batteries (3)
Switch
2 Check the arrows engraved on the
main unit of the film projector and
thread the film in order.
Leave the top section of
film a little loose when
setting the film in place.
Engraved number
3
Engraved arrow
1
2
6
5
4
ON
OFF
● How to thread the film
through the lens portion
Unlock the film holder and
thread the film straight
through the opening.
If the film is curled, try to
The
straighten it when inserting
holes
should
the film.
b e o n
Unlock the film holder.
the left
side.
3
Wind the tip of the film to the rewind
reel.
Wind the film about
3 revolutions.
● When using a Phillips
8mm film (shot and
developed)
screwdriver...
● Notes for tightening screws
The types of screws used
Film advance
f o r t h e s u p p l e m e n t a r e
reel axis
those that carve grooves
Sprocket (S8)
into the plastic as they are
Rewind reel axis
inserted (self-threading).
When tightening screws,
firmly press the provided
screwdriver straight against
the screws and turn. It is
Rewind reel
said that 70 percent of the
force applied is used for
Film advance reel axis
pushing against the screw
and 30 percent for turning it.
If any screws are loose, gaps
may remain or the projector
may operate poorly.
2
Projecting Images on
a Screen
1
Prepare a dark room.
The darker the room is, the better. A commercially-
available screen or white wall can be used for projecting
the images. (Images cannot be projected on a colored
wall.)
4
First, turn on the switch.
ON
Turn on the switch.
OFF
2
Project the image from the film onto the
screen, and bring the image into focus.
Move the projection lens in and out.
Projection lens
Rotate the projection lens to
move the lens in and out.
3
Set the projection size.
Adjust the distance and height of the film projector
and screen according to the size and height of the
image being projected.
Bring the image into focus once the position has
been set.
● How to insert the batteries
AA alkaline battery
Insert three AA alkaline
batteries into the battery
ON
box, turn the switch ON,
a n d c o n f i r m t h a t t h e
OFF
light source lights up.
M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e p o s i t i v e a n d n e g a t i v e
terminals of the batteries are aligned correctly.
● Difference between Single/Super 8,
and Double 8 films
There are two types of
Single/Super 8 Double 8
8mm films: Single 8 or
Super 8 (1965-1974) and
Double 8 (1955-1964).
The positions of the holes
that are used to advance
the film differ depending on the type of film. For
Double 8 films, the frame border, etc. must be
changed (refer to the back of this sheet for details).
4 Adjust the frame feed and project
the image.
If the frame shown in the
right figure can be seen,
advance the film for a few
frames, turn the framing
k n o b , a n d a d j u s t t h e
position of the frame. After
the position is adjusted,
turn the handle to project
t h e i m a g e s . ( T u r n t h e
handle slowly at first.)
Framing knob
T u r n t h e h a n d l e
c l o c k w i s e w h i l e
firmly holding down
the film projector.
5
After projecting the film, rewind
the film.
Mount the wound film reel to the film advance
reel axis making sure that the direction is as
shown in the
figure. Rewind
Handle
t h e f i l m b y
t u r n i n g t h e
h a n d l e ( b e
sure to turn
t h e h a n d l e
clockwise).
H o l d d o w n t h e f i l m
projector when turning
the handle.