Visual Circuits ReelTime 4 Service Manual

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2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Control PortsThe projector has two serial control ports. In normal operation,

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Slew Motion Checklist and Diagnostic TablePerform the checkl

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997SLEW MOTION DIAGNOSTIC TABLEA-1Film does not ramp smoothly t

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997SLEW MOTION DIAGNOSTIC TABLEA-4Film does not ramp smoothly t

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Cine Motion Checklist and Diagnostic TableThis procedure req

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997CINE MOTION DIAGNOSTIC TABLE1Loop is lost as projector does

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Image Quality Checklist and Diagnostic TableThis procedure r

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997IMAGE QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE2Poor Image Quality –CONDITION

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997IMAGE QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE3Poor Image Quality –CONDITION

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INFORMATIONThis section contains current

Appendix A: RS-232 Command ProtocolCHRISTIE INC. - Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997 35/70 COMMAND SUMMARYENTRY COMMANDSTOPC0STOPFORWARD C1FORWARDREVERSEC2

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Film PositionTwo counters are stored in the projector memory space to track th

Appendix A: RS-232 Command ProtocolCHRISTIE INC. - Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997H5SET CURRENT SHOWH6GOTO FRAMEH7CUE NEXTH8SET NEXT SHOWH9SET FREQUENCYH

Appendix A: RS-232 Command ProtocolCHRISTIE INC. - Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997desired show, and waits for the command that will start play. This motion may

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997The Control PanelThe operation of the projector can be monitored by viewing th

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Keypad InputThe control panel contains two keypad areas that can be used to co

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Table 2.3: Keypad LED IndicatorsKeypad LED Indication0The CPU detected an err

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997System StatusThe system status identifies the show being played and the curren

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997• brief description of the command• key sequence to trigger command• RS-232 co

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997command (See Section 2.8.18). Using the FORWARD command will cause the project

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997C3: The OPEN DOUSER AND CINE Command [OP]This operational command opens the d

CHRISTIEI N C O R P O R A T E D35/70Automated Electronic FilmProjectorMaintenance and Service ManualCHRISTIE INC.10550 Camden Dr. Cypress, Ca 90630714

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ENTRY:<CMD-C>, <6>CODE:C6ACTIONS:Projector logs all BOF and EOF se

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997C7: The OUTPUT STATUS Command [DX]This diagnostic command requests an output o

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ENTRY:<CMD-C>, <9>CODE:C9ACTIONS:Reset the frame counter.STATUS:Un

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997CD: The MANUAL LOG Command [OP]This operational command enables manual entry o

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Input Result1 CD1 Specify Show Cowboy-12 01 00 00 00 BOF time for Cowboy-13 &l

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997CF: The CYCLE TEST Command [DX]This diagnostic command in

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997H1: The PLAY CURRENT SHOW Command [OP,L]This operational

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997H3: The FAST FORWARD Command [DX,L]This diagnostic comman

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ENTRY:<CMD-H>, <5>CODE:H5ACTIONS:1.Display cu

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ENTRY:<CMD-H>, <7>CODE:H7ACTIONS:1.Move forwa

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does notrepresent a commitment on the part of CHRISTIECHRISTIE. CHRISTIECHRI

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ENTRY:<CMD-H>, <9>CODE:H9INPUT: 1.Enter a 6 f

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997HC (READY): The PULLDOWN GAIN DISPLAY Command [DX]This di

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ENTRY:<H> , <D>CODE:HDINPUT: Number of shows

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997G0: The MEMORY INSPECT Command [DX]Altering the projector

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Input Comment ResultG9Must be entered from console. Activ

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997G2: The SELECT FRAME RATES Commands [DX]This diagnostic c

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997G3: The AUTO DOUSER Command [OP]This operational command

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997G6: The OUTPUT CUE TAPES Command [DX]This diagnostic comm

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997G8: The REVERSE TEST MODE Command [DX,L]This diagnostic c

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997G9: The SHOW CONTROL ENABLE Command [OP]This operational

1. IntroductionCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997INTRODUCTIONContents of the ManualThis manual contains operation, maintenance, and s

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997GB: The TIMECODE INQUIRY Command [DX]This diagnostic comm

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997GF: The SOFTWARE VERSION Command [DX]This diagnostic comm

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997OPERATING THE PROJECTORAlthough film projection using the

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Threading FilmConsult the threading diagram in Figure 3.1

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Operating InstructionsDo not strike the lamp unless the p

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Master/Slave OperationIf the projector is to be used in a

3: Operating the ProjectorCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 19978. At the end of the show a CLOSE DOUSER (<C4>) com

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997PERIODIC MAINTENANCETo properly maintain the CHRISTIE CHRISTIE 35/70 Automat

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997CHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 ProjectorDaily Preventive Maintenance Log SheetWeek Beg

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997CHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 ProjectorMonthly Preventive Maintenance Log SheetMonth:

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe 35/70 Automated Film Projector is a state-of-the-art pr

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997CHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 ProjectorAnnual Preventive Maintenance Log SheetYear:

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Projector Dusting GuidelinesThe most important part of the maintenance program

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 19971. UPPER TOURQUE MOTOR AMPLIFIER2. UPPER TORQUE MOTOR BRAKE AND PULLEY3. UPPER

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 19971. UPPER REEL2. UPPER TORQUE ARM ROLLER3. UPPER TACHO GENERATOR4. UPPER PARTIC

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 199710. Check picture quality to ensure that ghosting, jitter, and weave are withi

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Monthly Preventive Maintenance RequirementsTable 4.4 contains the monthly prev

4: Periodic MaintenanceCHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Semiannual Preventive Maintenance RequirementsTable 4.5 contains the semiannua

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997THEORY OF OPERATIONThis section describes the theory of operati

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Figure 5.1: 35/70 Electronic Projector Block DiagramThe increm

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Actual operation of the control loops is somewhat more complex

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Installation and UnpackingThis section provides unpacking information, install

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Constant Velocity Motor ControlAs seen in Figure 5.1, the main

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997ensure that the counter does not overflow and cause a sudden tr

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997LeadNetworkREGISTRATION MODEANALOGTACHU20 deg sensor180 deg sen

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 19974 PulldownMotorVoltage (20.00 v)3 90-degreeSensor (5.00 v)2

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997The Reeling System CircuitryThe major components of the upper r

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997MU54AU53TE2285SignalPWMAMPU32FilmTachometerOptical Sensor10SUMM

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997The CPU/Main Logic Card (2293)The CPU/Main Logic card (card 229

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997PIAPIAPIAPTMACIAEPROMBackup6809CPU27128RAMBatteryData, Address,

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Interlock OperationThe 35/70 Projector has the capability to be

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997toward zero volts for the fifth time, the pulldown motor has ne

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997The lamphouse is not part of the projector system.

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997The Frame Counter Display (1008)The digits for the frame counte

5: Theory of OperationCHRISTIE INC. - CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997STARTInit HardwareSet Time CodeInit ACIAInit MotionSet toNot Re

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENTSThis section describes

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997BOF and EOF AdjustmentsThe BOF and EOF sensors are VR7 and

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Tape may not be seen through the film if it is placed on th

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Film must be mounted on the projector to make adjustments t

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Test Point R149, R150-5 Volt PositionTest Point R149, R150+

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997f. Issue a REVERSE TEST MODE (<G>,<8>) command

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Pulldown Sensor AdjustmentThe pulldown sensor provides posi

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997PulldownSignal (TP13)Figure 6.4-a: Pulldown Signal Gain To

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997UnpackingUpon receipt of the projector at the final destination, unpack as fol

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997PulldownSignal (TP13)Slight change in slope on each neg

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Figure 6.5: Pulldown Sensor Test PointAfter completing the

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Line Voltage SelectionTo locate jumpers and terminals, refe

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Pulldown Gain AdjustmentThis adjustment is factory-set. Th

6: Mechanical and Electronic AdjustmentsCHRISTIECHRISTIE 35/70 Service/PM ManualMarch, 1997Focus BlowerThe focus blower control valve controls the amo

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEOnly technicians who are familiar with

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997FuseVoltage AmpsControls Type1SW -34VDC8A Pulldown Amp Fast

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Visual ChecklistPerform the following steps. In each case,

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997VISUAL CHECKLISTBAt the projector head(Numbers in parenthese

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Power-On Checklist and Diagnostic TableThread the projector

2. General Description CHRISTIE INC. - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Refer to Section 6.8 for correct voltage strapping of power supplytransformers

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997Ready Checklist and Diagnostic TablePerform the checklist in

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE1-1LED is on – CONDITION 1: LED #4 is

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE1-3LED is on – CONDITION 3: LED #1 is

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE1.5READY relay does not activate or RE

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE3-1Failure of Upper or Lower Torque Sy

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE3-2Failure of Upper or Lower Torque Sy

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE4-2Loop set does not function, Pulldow

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE5-1The Constant Velocity sprocket will

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE5-4The Constant Velocity sprocket will

7: Troubleshooting GuideCHRISTIE INC. CHRISTIE INC. - - 35/70 Service/PM ManualJuly, 1997READY DIAGNOSTIC TABLE7-1Shutter Failure –CONDITION 1: Shut