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*Thread the soundhead as instructed in the soundhead manual. A slight degree of film tension is required above the feed sprocket (Item 1) and below the soundhead. This prevents the film from snapping on motor start. | *Thread the soundhead as instructed in the soundhead manual. A slight degree of film tension is required above the feed sprocket (Item 1) and below the soundhead. This prevents the film from snapping on motor start. | ||
===Framing Knob Orientation=== | |||
Note that the text on the framing knob is supposed to be level when the framing mechanism is in the middle of its travel, but it is possible for the handle position to be set incorrectly. | |||
Turning the framing knob shaft rotates the framing gear, which engages with an idler gear to rotate the framing cam, thereby rotating the intermittent to adjust the framing position. The framing knobs are connected to the shaft with through screws, so their position is fixed in relation to the framing gear. It is necessary to reset the position of the framing gear in relation to the framing cam in order to correct the knob position. | |||
First set the framing mechanism to the center of its travel. Rotate through the entire range of motion to determine the center. Then, from the operator side, press firmly on the framing handle to compress the framing shaft friction spring until the framing gear disengages from the idler gear. Rotate until the word “Frame” reads level, and release to reengage the framing gear. | |||
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