How to operate the Eiki 16mm projector

For SCST3004 students wanting to screen their 16mm film.

Step-by-step guide

First lower the projector screen in Room 101 with the remote control by pressing the down arrow under the heading of ONE

Place the projector onto the supplied trolley in Room 101, then pull the power cable out from the projector and plug into the extension cable.

Remove the side cover of projector and place on the shelf below of the projector trolley.

Pull the front arm up by rotating in the direction of the arrows in the picture, until locked in position.

Pull the rear arm up by rotating in the direction of the arrows in the picture, until locked in position.

The spool is placed on the spindle with the metal ear pulled down, to be in axis with the spindle. As shown in the picture.

Once the spool is placed on the front arm, close the metal ear so its now at 90º to the spindle as shown in the picture

The film spool is now ready for lacing.

The direction of film from the spool

The picture left shows the direction the film comes off the spool during playing. Also the sprocket holes need to be facing towards you.

spool needs to be placed on the front arm as shown in the picture.

This picture indicates the path that the film takes, when lacing the film through the projector.

Second picture to further illustrate the path through the gate of the unit.

Silver knob is to adjust the optical focus of the film when showing on the screen.

To unlock the film arms, press the Red buttons, next to each of the arms and then gently pull down the arms to fit back alongside the projector.

As in Picture 3.

Fold up the power cable and place back into the rear