Threading The R.C.A. Projector

Duration: 4½min

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Iowa State University Motion Picture Services

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: The film provides a detailed guide on how to thread an RCA 400 projector. It explains the steps to properly place the film on the feed arm, check the winding, engage the sprocket teeth, and ensure the film loops conform to guidelines for sound synchronization. The process includes turning on the amplifier, adjusting the speed selector, and starting the projector. Finally, it describes how to rewind the film after a showing. Keywords RCA projector, film threading, sound synchronization, projector operation, film rewind, guide roller, aperture plate

Complete Record: The film provides a detailed guide on how to thread an RCA 400 projector. It explains the steps to properly place the film on the feed arm, check the winding, engage the sprocket teeth, and ensure the film loops conform to guidelines for sound synchronization. The process includes turning on the amplifier, adjusting the speed selector, and starting the projector. Finally, it describes how to rewind the film after a showing. Keywords RCA projector, film threading, sound synchronization, projector operation, film rewind, guide roller, aperture plate

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)