Business screen magazine (1938)

VICTOR ANIMATOGRAPH CORP. General Ojjices anil PlanI Daveiiporl. loan •^ For more than a qiiarUTM-eiilurv, Ihe iiaiiif Vit-tor has been asMM'ialed with great achievciiifnt in thi non-theatrical motion pirtnrt indiislrv. In 1939. pioneer Alexander K. Vi<lor, president of the Victor AninialoKruph Corporation, presents an entirelv new projector . . . the New Series 40 Projector, destined to be among the leaders when quality 16nini. sound equipment is judged. Intense illuniinaticin. high sound qualities and compact portability an' among the outstanding features of the Series 40. The new Add-a-Unit principal offers a full line of accessory equipment especially designed to match Scries 40 Models. Cameras, lenses, steropticans as well as specially adapted models of both sound and silent projectors are offered. Usual full guarantees apply. i Series 40 Aniinatophone The rieivly-dei'floped souml projector Projeclor (►peralinc Speeds: (;uvcrne(l. Ih-fraiiif silent and 24-fraiiie sound, on all models unless otherwise noted. Still Piclures: Safely shutter und shutter eonlrol kni.b pro>ide fur stopping film and projeelinp "stills" from sinjsle frames. Optical System: Vieli.r Hich Effitieney Conza Con(lensint; Lens System, and indeslruetilile metal refleetor permanently focused antl pr«eision aliened on optical axi^. Projection Lens: 2" hifjh-spced F1.6 standard equipment. Other focal Icncth I '/i " l'> »" inlerchanseahle. Lamps: Standar.l prefoeu-ed hase .... ohtainable anywhere. Standard etpiipiiieiil : 7511 watl. lOOO watt, and lower wattaee lamp irilerrhanKeablc. Switch provides for operalint: ni.tlor with lamp off. Cooling System: Victor "Spira-Urall" ventilation ( -ee feature deseriptions) pro^ ides perfeet cooling of lamp house and prolongs lantp lifeMotor: (Reversible) Universal AC-DC, VICTOR-G.F... with switch-operated. 2-speed povernor. Take-up: Positive beltdrive, with film ten^-ion equalizer to prevent film dauia:;e. <;ently but firmly winds film onto all size reels 100 to 1600 feet. Rewinil : Rapid, motor-driven (projeetor mechanism not in operation durinp rewindinp). No shifting of reels nece-^sary before rewinding. i Animalophoiie-Case Shoivn closed, ready for traiimportaiion SOUND UNIT — Sound Lens: Special formula highly eorrecled with precision light slit. Unusual depth of foeus insures maximum quality with Kodachrome as well as black-and-white. Mieroscopirally set and sealed for correct, permanent adjustment. Photo Cell: Speeial. in prefocused ba>e, mounted in vibralionless rubber. Adjustable voltajie control insures peak performance at all times and on all voltages (90 to 12.'»|. Exciter Lamp: Prefocused G.E. T-8. 5 volt, 6^2 Ampere VICTOR Speeial. Filament construction and exceptional bt-am-intensily of this exciter are important assets to hich quality rcproduetiim . . (,a-ie -Blimp." Leatherette-covered. Sturdy, rust-proof hardware. Unit entirely ENCLOSED during operation. Amplifier Basic amplifier (.1-8 or 15 watts output, depend inir on model I is built into case with projector. ..\ny output of up to .'iS waits may be obtained hy «ele«tinK Add4_.A_|_ li b-rn. [■<! . + Integral Speaker B> the simple addition of an inleiiral speaker, the basie Victor .4nimatophone Projector becomes a complete, compact sound projection outfit adequate for class rooms. homes, sales meetings, etc. UNIT H (recommended only for small room use with the hasie Model -lOA Projector. Separate 12" or l.'i" speakers should be used with greater amplification in larger rooms). Unit H affords unusual compactness and great convenience in portability as it make* an "all-in-one" sound unit. Permanent magnet type, equipped with SO ft. attachment cord. Cone is protected by me^^h ;:rUle with special Uu^elyn finish. Si« : .S%" x 9M." x I.1I4". Weight 6VL pounds . . + Amplifier The addition of an amplifier to the basic \ ictor Aniinatophone Projector provides an outfit with maximum output |...«.-r ~uitaMc for largest auditoriums or outdoor applicaii..ti- VMIM MTFRS are assembled in attractively finished -h. It iiKlal hoii-inji and arc enclosed in sturdy leatherettecm itciI litse with grille covers. Snaps onto bottom of projector case. LifTop may be added for carrying Amplifier separately. Frequency Range: tO to 10,000 cycles. Overall Gain: J20db. Safety Fuse: 3Ampere, radio type. Control: Volume. Tone, Microphone-Phono mixer. Speaker Socket: For 12" or 15" speakers. Power Sockets: A.C. input supplies power to amplifier and projector, and A.C. output socket provides power for turntable or other electrical accessoriesAttachment Jacks: Sec specifications on different models. When amplifier is used as separate P-A. system. photo-cell jack may be used to accomm.idate turntable. + Multiple Speaker By the addition of one or more speakers the batic Vietor Aniinalnphone Projector becomes a convenient, small, light weight, sturdy sound projector outfit adequate for auditorium use or public address system. Separate Add^-"^ 4_Unii speakers 12" and 15" may be used with WA or 40B Animatophones, with or without extra amplification. Type; Special high fidelity permanent magnet with impedance transformer and matching switch with nettings for 1, 2, 3, and 4 speaker operation. Case: Acoustically treated, leatherette-covered, affords maximum baffle, 1600' reel compartment, and attachment cord rack. Speaker cone protected by grille. Attachment Cor.l : lOO feel. 2-wire cable with two male plugs . . + Public Address System Vv hen desired the Victor Animatophone Sound Projector outfit may be converted into a public address system by the addition of a microphone . . + Record Turntable ■'"^ii* The addition of a record turntable adapts the Victor Animatophone for leaching music appreciolion, voice, speech, language or dancing, or when used with other Add 4.. A 4, Unit equipment furni-hes music for large assemblages + Central Radio System When desired a central radio public address sound sjlem may he added to the basic Victor Projector and other Add4_A4.Unil equipment to provide a complete central sound system adequate for relaying radio broadcasts, phonograph record reproduction, and microphone announc*iiients to as manv individual rooms as desired . \ recording unit suitable for making clear, full-toned and inexpensive transcriptions, is available as a part of Victor Add-l„A_l_Unit equipment. Details on appplication . . fllher Animalograph MoftfU: E-tpeeiatly adapted to various types of commercial and educational fhovings. Information III"// be furnished on request by the Company, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiniivnir OTHER LINES of EQUIPMENT: Manuf„cluryrs af purtable 16mm. Snuiul Projpclion Equipment not represented in the nbore pictures are included herein: HOLMES PROJECTOR COMPANY. 1813 Orchard Street. Chicago, Illinois offers the Hobnes 16nini. Sprocket Sound-on-Film Projector. This new low-priced four-in-one equipment includes the sound projector, a public address system ; silent projection and an electric turntable addition. The complete equipment lor this model weighs but S8 pounds. A special Holmes rear picture shutter, adjustable aperture gate; decimittent sprocket movement, straight sound aperture, high fidelity sound lens and 10 watt amplifier are specified. The manufacturer enjoys a national reputation for projector excellence. Standard theatre projectors (.?5mni.) are also manufactured. UNIVERSAL SOUND PROJECTORS are manufactured by the Sentry Safety Control Corporation, 1921 Oxford Street, Philadelphia, Pa. A showroom is maintained at 1600 Hroadway in New York City where a full line of Universal 16mm. Sound-on-Film Projectors is displayed. A new all-purpose model, precision built and completely flexible to the varied demands of business and classroom use is now offered. OTHER SOUND MANUFACTURERS and Service Agencies include Andre DeBrie, Inc., 115 West 45th Street, New York City; Pacent Engineering Corporation, 79 Madison Avenue, New York City; S. O. S. 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