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film damage that could otherwise occur if a bad
splice sticks in the film gate and film sprockets
continue to drag the film through. Threading is
done as follows.
Lift up the Rewind lever to minimize
drag on the running film. Swing open the lens
holder to reveal the film gate. Pull about 10
inches (1/4 meter) of leader past the film gate
area and insert it into the film gate. Route the
film around the three upper sprung rollers as
shown. Place the beginning of the leader just
below the second sprung edge guide, and make
sure it is in the proper channel. Close the film
gate. (Note: a rubber feed roller, if present, is not
used and can be disregarded.)
Threading the TVT-S8C. Push and hold down the clear plastic Autoload film guide,
run Forward, and insert the beginning of the film leader into the slot. Keep holding the guide
until the film emerges from the bottom sprocket. At this time you can release the guide.
Finishing the threading on both: Run the TVT in Forward, and it will automatically
go the rest of the way towards the take-up reel. Attach the beginning of the leader to the take-up
reel, turning the reel clockwise a couple of turns. It may attach automatically if using the correct
type of original reel, if one is available.
Preview the film. It should be right way up (people’s heads and the sky at the top). The
frameline (the dividing line between pictures on the film) should not be visible; if it is, adjust
the Framer knob until it is not seen. The film must be running to make the adjustment on the
TVT-S8C. The film can be stationary to make the adjustment on the TVT-D8C, but make sure
the film has not stopped in the middle of a pull-down cycle to the next frame. After previewing,
back up the film to before the first picture.
Recording. Start the video recorder. Switch the TVT to “Forward” and you will be
recording the film on video. Exposure errors in the film can be compensated with the Exposure
knob on the front of the TVT. See the note below about the Bias Light knob.
The film should be inspected, repaired, cleaned and lubricated before it comes to you for
transfer. 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. Pushing down briefly on the Autoload film guide may reset the loops. In a severe case,
you might have to stop for a second and rotate the knobs on the end of the sprockets to adjust
the loops so they are not hitting the plastic guides. You will hear a ratcheting noise when
turning the stiff sprocket knobs, this is normal and not harmful.
At the end of the film, switch to “Stop” and stop the recorder. Raise the take-up reel
arm. Attach the end of the film straight across to the supply reel, without going through the
rollers and gate, and turn the reel a couple of turns counter-clockwise. Switch to Reverse and on
the TVT-D8C engage the Rewind lever. When the film is fully rewound turn the switch “Off”
immediately. Do not stick your finger into the reel spokes or grab the edge of a plastic reel
while it is spinning, as this may cause injury. Remove the supply reel after it stops, lower the
take-up reel arm to normal, and you are now ready to transfer the next reel.
Second
Sprung
Guide
Magnification
Adjust Knob
