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BEAULIEU 708 EL CAPSTAN DRIVE – STEREO – STUDIO VIDEO TRANSFER CAPABILITY WITH SCOPE BRACKET SUPER 8MM SOUND PROJECTOR
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*Format: Super 8mm Sound Projector: Read Description Below.
Lens: Isco-Optic Vario-Cinelux MC 8 f: 1.1 \ F: 11-30mm.
Lamp: 15v 150w (A1/232).
Lamp Settings: High, Low.
Reel Capacity: 2,300ft. (700m) (Up to 2 hours uninterrupted projection).
Film Loading: Automatic Threading.
Manual Unloading: Possible.
**Shutter: Variable (2 or 3 Blades – Read Below).
Projection: Forward, Reverse.
Projection Speed: 18, 24 fps.
Speed Adjustment Control: +/- 1/3 fps at 18 fps, 2/3 fps at 24 fps.
***Fast Rewinding Speed: Read Below.
Film Counter: Additive and Subtractive Digital Counter (1 Digit = 6 Frames).
Sound: Mono, Duoplay, Stereo.
Sound Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance.
Public Address: Yes.
Built-In Speakers: Yes.
Slide Sound Controls: Output Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Microphone Volume, Line-In Volume, Trick.
LCD Frame Counter: Yes.
LED Vumeters: Yes.
Monitoring Sound: Extra Magnetic Head to listen to the track being recorded.
Input Terminal: Line, Auxiliary, Microphone 1, Microphone 2.
Input Jacks: 5-Pin European DIN.
Output Terminal: External Speakers, Trick.
Output Jacks: External Speakers 2-Pin DIN, Trick 5-Pin European DIN.
Accessory Shoe: Yes.
Power Source: 110, 127, 220, 240 V.
Includes: Detachable Scope Bracket, Mains Lead, Lens Cap, Copy of a Similar 708 EL Stereo Instruction Manual.
Note: Surface marks to the bodywork, some fogging to the lens but it doesn’t appear to affect the projected image.
*Note: Only use polyester base sound films as acetate base films will emit a high-pitched squealing sound. Can be used with polyester or acetate silent films. .
**Note: This version of the 708 EL family was marketed in 1993 and is the improved version of the Beaulieu 708 EL Capstan Drive Stereo. This improved version has Moveable Shutter Blades (From 3 Blades to 2, when projecting at 24 fps around 20% more light reaches the screen), very fast pull down (the tiny Super 8 Frame can be held for a longer time in the gate with the shutter open), pressure gate on the lamp site (the distance from the Film Emulsion is always constant).
***Note: The Fast Rewind facility on this particular model requires you to put the Master Switch to Reverse while pulling towards you the Fast Rewind Control Knob and holding it pulled towards you for the entire rewind to complete to eliminate friction regardless of spool size. Best used with Rewind Arms as this can be temperamental.
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THE OLD FILM COMPANY 6 MONTH GUARANTEE
All projectors are stripped, components checked (replaced where required) and then put through vigorous testing before we allow any item to be listed for sale. Most Projectors are 30+ years old now so may still unexpectedly fail which no amount of stripping and checking can foresee. For peace of mind our Projectors include The Old Film Company 6 Month Guarantee.
In case of a claim, all the items listed in this sale must be returned to The Old Film Company via the customer’s chosen Postal Service along with the Guarantee Certificate to remain valid. Strictly no Callers. The customer pays for return delivery costs and will be responsible for the goods. If item(s) are lost or damaged in transit it is the customer’s responsibility to make a claim with their chosen Postal Service as the guarantee will be null and void with no refund given.
This Guarantee does not cover defects caused by incorrect usage, incorrect handling, unsuitable storage, transport damage, tampering, or normal wear (Belts, Bulbs etc.). Claims for consequential damage, implied losses, film, magnetic tapes, etc. are excluded.
The Old Film Company will inspect the returned item(s) to be certain all parts are included from this sale, and no abuse, misuse or user negligence was responsible for damages which caused the return.
If the returned item(s) are found to have an inherent fault, then either a repair will be carried out or if not possible a replacement of the same model or similar will be supplied and the customer’s return delivery costs will also be refunded.