For use with a PC or Intel Mac with Windows

NOTE: If international on 220VAC at 50 cycles, you will need a
transformer that outputs 110-120VAC at 250 watts.

It is highly recommended that you install the Mainconcept DV encoder.
This will be used by Velocity-HD when down-converting your HD files.

And, finally, look in your PC's Control Panel and make sure that your "Regional Settings" info is set to "English (United States)".
International customers need to do this also. Failure to do so will result in application errors.
 

After unpackaging the unit, place on a sturdy and stable surface.
The end with the condenser lens should allow for a tripod to be placed
about a meter or less from the unit with clearance enough
for the tripod legs. The tripod should have an adjustable height via
a column and the head should allow for seperate horizon and tilt functions.
Ball-head tripods should be avoided.

First, install the condenser lens.
(glass should be cleaned with non-alcohol products and a clean, cotton cloth)

Next, connect the cables as shown.

The large multi-pin cable is found coiled in the back of the projector.
Plug the provided cables into the LEFT and RIGHT outputs.
The other end of the cables should feed into the audio inputs
of your BlackMagic card on your capture PC or Intel Mac.
 

Next, load some film into the unit as shown and
switch on the power.

With the motor switch "off", turn the control knob
to the play position to close the gate.
 

Run the motor switch briefly to seat the film and to proceed to a
bright, well exposed frame.

Make sure the selector switch on the WorkPrinter is in the middle (off) position.

NOTE: For HD cameras with CMOS chips, you will need to set your shutter speed to 1/500th of a second or higher
to overcome the latency inherent in CMOS imaging chips.
 

Avoid using progressive scan or "frame mode". Just the normal interlaced video mode is needed. Best results and best registration is achieved if your film has been freshly cleaned and lubed with good splices and no torn sprocket holes. Supply reels should be inspected for warpage or anything that will impede the even feed of film from the reel. Feed reels that bind or grab the edges of the film may cause registration problems or even film damage. Head leader should be fairly straight without a lot of "curl memory" that will impede proper loading.
 

Various films have different frame line placements. To make minor adjustments
in the vertical positioning of the frame, use the adjustable foot at the front of
the projector as shown.

Position the camera about 2.5 feet from the lens. Look at the monitor
for distortion of the image. If there is curvature of the image top and bottom
then you need to adjust the focus knob of the projector to correct.  This will make the image
go out of focus, which is normal. Always reclaim your focus using the camera lens.
Never use the projector focus knob to adjust focus. The projector
focus knob should only be used to correct for distortion.

Ultimately, there is little I can tell you here about how to set your focus as every camera is different. You will have to experiment with your set up until you get it right. I can tell you that you should be able to get it sharp edge to edge with no chromatic aberrations and no distortion or pin cushion. Just remember that you have several ways to attenuate the image by using the projector focus and camera focus in combination. Once you feel you have achieved the desired result, zoom your camera in to rid the image of the edges of the gate and refocus. The image should be sharp edge to edge and corner to corner with no hot spot nor any chromatic aberrations. If the edge of the frame goes dark when you zoom in, just adjust the placement of the camera side to side (not panning, but actually moving the camera) ever so slightly until you restore even illumination.

Exposure can be adjusted using the PRESET knob.

If you need, you can reduce the speed of the WorkPrinter by changing belt position.
To lower the speed, remove the back cover and locate the motor drive pulley.
Use the same hex head wrench to loosen the set screw.

Slide the pulley toward the motor and move the belt
to the smaller groove. Make sure the belt is straight and gently,
but firmly, tighten the set screw.

To use this unit with the Velocity software, make sure the sync
selection switch is on "Velocity".

NOTE: Always move the selection switch to the middle (off) position to stop each
capture in the Velocity software. You can also use this to skip sections of a running
film that you do not wish to capture. Any sections transferred with the switch in the
middle (off) position will be left out of the processed files.

At this point, you will need to consult the Velocity-HD
instructions for capture and processing.
The instructions can be found HERE.