Basic Instructions for Carousel Slide Projectors

• Plug the power cord into the outlet (see specific model instructions).
     Most projectors use a 3-pronged, grounded plug. The use of adapters is not recommended.

• Allow the air to flow freely to and from all openings in the projector housing.

• If the remote control unit is used, connect it to the projector with the pins properly aligned.

• Place the slide tray with the "0" slide slot at the Gate Index.
    If the tray and projector components do not mesh, check the metal Slide Retainer Plate on the bottom of the slide tray.

• Turn the power to Low (Lo) or High (Hi)
  (If the model has an automatic dark-screen shutter, no light will show on the screen until a slide is in the projector).

• Press the Forward Button, either on the remote control unit or on the projector, to advance the tray.

• Adjust the height by raising or lowering the elevation foot.

• If necessary, adjust the leveling foot wheel on the back corner of the projector to level the image on the screen.

• Focus the image on the screen with the lens focus knob or the remote control focus lever.
  If the projector has a zoom lens, adjust the size of the image with the lens barrel, then adjust the focus. Projectors with autofocus will remain in focus if all slides are of the same type (if the Autofocus Switch is ON).

NOTE: The autofocus will not adjust to a mixture of cardboard or plastic open-frame mounts with glass-mounts. It may be necessary to adjust the focus manually for each mount type. 

• For manual changing of slides, keep variable timer switch off.

• For shutdown, hold down the SELECT button, manually rotate the slide tray to the "0" position, and remove the tray.
  Turn the power OFF (it is not necessary to run the fan to cool the lamp, but allow the projector to cool for a while before moving it). Reset the elevation foot, unplug and store the power cord and remote unit.
  Pull the plug to disconnect, not the power cord. Retract the lens before placing the projector in its case.

• For slide projectors installed in locking cabinets in classrooms - remove your tray, turn the power off, let the projector to cool, and store it in the cabinet.

• Please check that the projections booth or cabinet is securely locked.

Lamps

• If the lamp burns out, allow the projector to cool before attempting to replace the lamp.
  CIS puts a spare lamp in the carrying case of equipment loaned from the Central Pool. Projectors permanently installed in classrooms are maintained by CIS technicians, but lamps can burn out between inspections. Call CIS (956-8075) for assistance or for a new lamp. Inform the technician of the location of the projector so the proper lamp can be selected.

Jammed Tray

• A damaged slide can catch or lodge in the projector gate. Some slides can be reset into the tray by pressing the Select Button. If the Select Button does not free the jam, contact CIS.

Special Instructions for Kodak Ektagraphic III Slide Projectors

Power Cord
      Unwind the desired length from the cord retainer on the bottom of the projector.

Remote Control Unit
    Connect the 5-pin remote cable with the dot facing the bright rivet head to the left of the receptacle. Incorrect orientation will damage the projector.

Power Switch
    Turn on the power with the switch on the side panel.

Automatic Dark Screen Shutter
    If white light projects onto the screen when the projector is first turned on, press the Select Bar to engage the shutter.

Elevation Foot
    The III models have a foot Release Button. Hold the projector at the desired height and press the button. The elevation foot will remain in place when the button is released. Turn the Elevation Wheel for precise positioning.

Leveling Foot Wheel
    Use the wheel on the back left corner of the projector to level the image on the screen

AutoFocus Switch
    Set the switch on the side panel, behind the lens focus knob, to ON.

Variable Timer Switch
    Leave the timer on the side panel, below the Power Switch, off, unless automatic advancement of slides is being used.
 

• Changing Lamps on the III models

  * CAUTION: Lamp may be hot. Allow lamp and projector to cool *

  Press the latch on the lamp housing door and slowly pull until the lamp module stops.

  Push the lamp-ejector lever down and away from the retaining clip. Then raise the lever, latch it in the rear position, and remove the lamp.

  Insert the new lamp loosely into the two slots of the lamp socket. Do not touch the inside glass surface of the new lamp.

  Unlatch the lamp-ejector lever, move it forward, and press gently on the lamp base until the lamp seats tightly.

  Push the lamp module back into the projector, turn on the power, and continue showing slides.

• Jammed Tray on III Models

  Move the power switch to off and push the select bar down. Usually the slide will come up into the tray. If the slide is damaged, it may not drop into the projector.

  If the slide does not reseat in the tray, retract the tray-release latch in the center of the tray. Hold it and lift the tray off (hold the metal Slide Retainer Plate on the bottom of the tray).

  Press the Select button to remove the slide. Inspect it for damage.

  Check the lock ring on the tray. Then invert the tray and rotate the Slide Retainer Plate until it locks.

  Turn the tray upright, remove the lock ring, and reinsert the slide if it is not damaged. Replace the lock ring. Reinstall the tray. Use the Select Button to rotate the tray manually to the desired location and resume projection.

• Other Model III Features

  The Select Bar will allow the slide tray to be moved manually whether the power is on or off. When the power is off, press the Select Bar past the first detent to it's lowermost position. If the projector is unplugged, the power switch must be set at OFF for the Select Bar to operate.

  Remove the lens. Grasp the viewer handle and pull it into operation position. To close the viewer, press the hinged mirror gently against the screen. Lower the screen and mirror into the viewer base. Slide the viewer back into the projector.

• Reading Light

Lift the reading light cover and place script or notes under the light (the projector lamp must be turned on).

Special Instructions for Elmo Omnigraphic Slide Projectors

Installed in most auditorium projection booths and projection cabinets.

Automatic Lamp Changer: If main lamp burns out, second lamp snaps into place.

If a slide mount is caught in the gate and the tray jams, proceed as follows. 

- Push the tray-removal lever in the center of the tray mount.
- Carefully lift the tray (note: slides may fall out from bottom) and turn it upside down.
- Remove the jammed slide.
- Turn the bottom plate on the slide tray until it locks in place.
- Turn the tray right side up and open the locking ring.
- If the slide is not damaged, return it to its slot and attach the locking ring.
- Replace tray on projector, press "Select" button, and rotate tray to desired slide to continue showing.