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RCA 16mm Sound Projector, The

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White-gloved hands demonstrate how to prepare and thread an RCA 16 mm sound projector, unfolding the reel arms, fastening drive belts, and guiding film through the sprockets, gate, sound drum, rollers, and take-up reel. Close views of the mechanism accompany explanations of how the claw, pressure pads, sprocket shoe, damper roller, and even-tension take-up are intended to reduce wear and prevent breakage. The film says most users can complete threading in 30 seconds or less.

The demonstration also shows controls for the motor and lamp, focus, tone and volume, picture tilt, reverse operation, and rewind. Access panels and movable assemblies show how the projection and exciter lamps can be replaced or cleaned, while the film describes sealed bearings and a brushless induction motor as features that reduce maintenance. Closing product views emphasize fast threading, quiet operation, film protection, a 15-watt amplifier, a bright picture, durability, and ease of use.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: Radio Corporation of America (RCA), Motion Picture Productions
Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: RCA 16mm Sound Projector, The
Date: 1958
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain