How to Convert Film to a Videotape with a CineMate

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place your CineMate 20 telecine unit on a table or surface that allows enough room to position your camera perpendicular to the condenser lens.

   The table should also be high enough for you to position the camera level with the projected image using an ordinary tripod.
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   Step 2: Place your videotape camera on a tripod and position the camera so that it is perfectly level with the projected image shown on the condenser lens.

   Your video camera will need a feature that allows you to make manual adjustment to the shutter speed.
   
   Set the shutter speed to 1/60 of a second.
   
   If you are recording in the European PAL format, the shutter speed should be 1/50 of a second. , Make sure the film is attached to the take-up reel.
   
   Flip the toggles in the rear of the unit to supply power to the motor and lamp, then turn the operation knob past the "Forward" position to “Lamp.” Wait for the film leader (if any) to pass and view the projected “aerial” image on the condenser lens. , Zoom out until the projected image on the condenser lens fills your viewfinder frame. ,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Thread your film in the CineMate projector.

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   Step 4: Once the image is viewable

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   Step 5: zoom in all the way to focus your videotape camera lens on the image.

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   Step 6: Insert a videotape in a videotape camera.

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   Step 7: Rewind the projector to the beginning of the film but when it is at the beginning at the film you don't have to it not you have to.

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   Step 8: Press the record button on your video camera.

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   Step 9: Play the film by again turning the knob to the "Lamp" position.

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    Step 10: Stop recording on your video camera when the film is finished and rewind the film.

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    Step 11: Remove the videotape from your camera and label it for future reference.

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    Step 12: Insert it in a VCR and then play it then you friends

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    Step 13: family

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    Step 14: neighbors and everyone else can enjoy watching it.

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