Theatre Catalog (1949-50)

coceceee-Kor the steadiest picture ever projected? --For the most brilliant picture ever achieved? eeeee-Kor the least friction in operation any projector ever has had’ us PROJECTOR “the projector that runs like a song 2°? EE — The Triumph of Projector Perfection... Years-Ahead Features.. ee ow? Spray-O-Matic Lubrication Provides a gentle waterfall of filtered oil over every driving surface without an eye-blink of interruption. Hermetically sealed from film side; no possible oil splash, splatter or seepage. Another Simplex X-L feature! e 24-Tooth Sprockets larger size and 334% decrease in sprocket speed provides wider bend, with better wraparound of film. Film transit is smoothened; passage of defective and patched film is eased; film breakage is vastly reduced. Another Simplex X-L feature! e Film Gate & Trap Assembly Absolute steadiness! Longer gate reduces shoe chatter. Shoe tension on both film edges is equalized. 5-Step Tension Control attains hairline accuracy regardless of variance in film thickness. Another Simplex X-L feature!” e Futura Lens Mount Provision today for the higher speed, larger diameter lenses of tomorrow. Protects your inyestment far into the future! Another Simplex X-L feature! e Full Vision Observation Window Entire operating side constantly exposed through clear plate glass—with full length of film path illuminated, and visible from a wide angle or a substantial distance. Another Simplex X-L feature! Manufactured by International Projector Corporation Micromatic Screenscope 80 Power optic gives projectionist immediate close-up of screen image; guarantees swift, precise focusing, in split-seconds. Another Simplex X-L feature! e Frame Lock Indicator Assures easiest threading of any projector —with constant visible assurance to operator that intermittent movement is in true locked’ Position for correct framing. Instant Positive action. Another Simplex X-L feature! e Safety Shutter Re-set Projection now need not stop when film loop enlarges momentarily. Press a plunger — projector continues to operate as loop is righted. Another Simplex X-L featurel e New Style Film Magazines Large observation window with film footage indicator. No backlash. No contact of reel or film with magazine walls. Takes any size reel hubs, Another Simplex X-L feature! e Uni-Tension Takeup Uniform, self-adjusting tension assures smooth film transit from takeup sprocket to lower magazine, whether reels have 2 or 5 inch hubs, or carrying 17% or 35 mm film. No cinching or scratching of film; no hooking or uneven wear on fakeup sprocket. Another Simplex X-L featurel 412 = To facilitate inquiry re the above, please mention the volume and page number. Single-Unit Conical Shutter Transmits more light than any shutter ever built, getting sharpest definition without travel ghost. Positioned at narrowest point of the light beam —at the aperture — shortening light-cutoff time. Another Simplex X-L feature! @ Easily Maintained Cleanliness Entire mechanism designed to prevent dirt by eliminating corners and crevices where dirt hides. Interior is white porcelainized, brightly lighted. All necessary parts quickly demountable for cleaning between reels, Another Simplex X-L feature! e Ultra-modern Simplified Design Sealed ball bearings and reduction in number of gears, shafts, etc., greatly minimizes friction, enormously decreases wear, simplifies maintenance. It’s a projectionist’s dream. Another Simplex X-L featurel Reduced Torque and Running Load Starting ‘load reduced 80%, eliminating gear stripping. Driving load cut 6634%, reducing wear, vastly increasing dependability. Another Simplex X-L feature! Built-in Film Changeover Instant-acting, trouble-free. Not an attachment — but built-in! Another Simplex X-L feature! e Super-ficiency Cooling System Improved cooling reduces film buckling, constantly maintaining better definition. Another Simplex X-L feature! e Distributed by National Theatre Supply THEATRE CATALOG 1949-50