Kodak III manual Reading Light, Special-Application Receptacle

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Operation

Reading Light

Standby Light (Model E Plus only)

Special-Application Receptacle

To illuminate a small area for reading, lift the reading light cover while the projector lamp is on.

A glowing standby light indicates a “ready” condition.

In a dissolve program, it indicates that

both projectors are receiving power

both power switches are set at fan

both projection lamps are properly installed, not burned out, and ready

both standby lights are operational

all thermal fuses are functional

The special-application receptacle allows additional external control and programming capability. It provides 22.5 V low-voltage power isolated from the main power line.

Use this receptacle for:

automatic “return-to-zero” devices (models A and E Plus)

a low-voltage power supply

a dark shutter switch

The receptacle accepts 8-pin plugs and DIN-type plugs with 3 or 5 pins at 180˚. (See Appendix Afor contact identification descriptions.)

 

KODAK EKTAGRAPHIC III Slide Projector

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Contents Kodak Ektagraphic Important Safety Instructions Kodak Ektagraphic III Slide Projectors Congratulations Contents Front Right OverviewOperation IntroductionStartup Models III BR and ABR OnlyOperation Models A, AMT and ATS Loading the Slide Tray Front-Screen Projection Rear-Screen Projection With a Dissolve Control Press the select bar all the way down Tray Removing the Tray Raised Index MarkLamp Projecting Your SlidesLens Random Projection Forward Reverse FocusModels AMT & ATS only Screen Image TimerSpecial-Application Receptacle Reading LightSingle Slides Selecting Slide Projection Lenses Choosing a Curved- or Flat-Field Lens Lens Focal Length/ Projector DistanceOperation Adding a Slide Editing Your PresentationRemoving the Lock Ring Clearing a Gate Jam Opening the Viewer Using the Built-In Viewer Model ATS OnlyRemoving the Lens Reinserting the Lens Using a Dissolve ControlShutdown Lamp Tips MaintenanceChanging the Projection Lamp Cleaning the Condenser, Heat-Absorbing Glass, and Mirror Models without Kodak Extra Bright Lamp Module Condenser Lens Heat-Absorbing GlassReassembling the Lamp Module Mirror Thermal Fuses Consult this guide before calling for service TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Limitations Your Rights Under State Law WarrantyShipping Instructions How to Obtain ServiceAssistance Appendix a Special-Application Receptacle Identification ChartPage Page Eastman Kodkcompany

III specifications

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