LOCPRO 35

Instruction Manual
As of: March 1999

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adjusting lever video setting knob optics‘ cover

focus knob sliding switch

lamp cover

display

IR-Receiver

“Mode“ key Master Control “Reset“ key

Knob
“Lamp“ key
“Film“ key
 Contents
1. Contents

1. Contents 3 6. Functions 21

6.1 Wall Projection ................................. 21

2. Safety 5 6.2 Highspeed Shuttle/Rewinding ............. 25
6.3 Sprocket Projection ............................ 26
6.4 Loop Forming Position A/B ................. 27
3. General Product Information 7 6.5 Video ............................................... 29
6.6 ”Mode” Key (Unit Configuration) ........ 33
6.7 Controls ........................................... 36
4. Unpacking and Installation 9 6.8 Infrared Remote Control ..................... 41
6.9 Interfaces ......................................... 43

5. Initial Operation 11 7. Service and Maintenance 45

5.1 Precautions for Shipping .................... 11 7.1 Cleaning the Film Track ...................... 45
5.2 Video-Option .................................... 12 7.2 Cleaning Mirror and Lens ................... 47
5.3 Format masks .................................... 13 7.3 Shipping and Storage ........................ 48
5.4 IR-Remote Control .............................. 15 7.4 Replacing the Fuses ........................... 48
5.5 Switching on the LOCPRO 35 ............. 16
5.6 Switching on the HTI lamp .................. 17 8. Technical Data 51
5.7 Film loading ..................................... 18
5.8 Video ............................................... 19 Serial Interface (X1) .................................... 53

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Contents
9. Trouble-Shooting Table 55

10. ARRI Service 68

11. Index 69

Annex Interfaces 79

Service Instructions 80

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 Safety
2. Safety
The functions and workmanship quality of this unit were Warnings
tested at the factory. It complies strictly to the following
European Guidelines: For your own safety, please adhere to the following warnings:

• Guideline 89/336 EEC of 3. May 1989 Caution! – stands for danger of injury.
”Guideline of the Council of 3. May 1989 for bringing Attention!– equipment damage possible.
into line the statutory regulations of the member
countries about electromagnetic side-effects.” Note: Operational error possible!

• Guideline 73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 General Safety Specifications

”Guideline of the Council of 19. Feb. 1973 for
bringing into line the statutory Caution: Danger of Injury!
regulations of the member countries with respect to Never reach into the film channel
electrical operating material for use within particular while the LOCPRO 35 is running
voltage limitations. or remove the covers!!

The electric installation of the room in which the LOCPRO 35 • In order to ensure safe and proper operation it is
is being used must comply with the demands of the IEC essential that you acquaint yourself with this user
commitments. manual.

• Assembly and initial operation are to be carried out

only by persons familiar with the equipment.

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Safety
• Make sure the LOCPRO 35 stands securely and do not Important Notes
block the air vents of the HTI lamp cooling fan on the
bottom side! See ➪ photo page 9. • In humid weather please take the usual and customary
safety measures.
• Keep all inflammable material away from the air vents
of the HTI lamp cooling fan. • In case of poor picture steadiness check the film guide for
see ➪ photo page 9. possible contamination, such as e.g. splicing residues
or emulsion deposits.Clean if necessary! (see chapter 7.1)
• For sufficient air cooling, it is essential that the air
supply and escape vents on the sides are not blocked. • Optical surfaces should only be cleaned with an optic
see ➪ photo page 9. cleaning brush. To remove sticky emulsion deposits, please
use an optic tissue, moistened with pure alcohol.
• Disconnect the unit from the mains before starting
maintenance or service! • Do not use solvents for cleaning!

• The unit is to be opened only by a qualified electrical • Do not loosen the paint-secured screws!
specialist. If fuses need to be replaced, ensure that
only the values indicated are used. See chapter 7.4. Product Identification
• Repairs should be made by authorized service tech- Please always refer to the model type and unit serial number
nicians only! when ordering spare parts or requesting information.

• Use only original replacement parts and accessories!

Explanation of the Symbols
• Follow the maintenance instructions in this user manual.
➪ photo refers to objects identified by pictures, photos
• Follow the shipping and storing instructions. or graphs.

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 General Product Information
3. General Product Information
The LOCPRO 35 is a lightweight mobile projector for on- Automatic detection of the winding direction makes it
location use. A switch-over mirror system allows either wall unnecessary to manually switch over from winding
projection or the use of a 1/3” CCD Color High Resolution direction A to B.
video camera. The LOCPRO 35 can synchronize DAT-re- The open film channel facilitates film loading once the
corders or perfotape players for picture/sound synchronization. film has been placed onto the winding plate. All steps
The following sync signals are available for output: For from the formation of loop sizes to standby operation
synchronization with DAT recorders a timecode LTC signal, are carried out fully automatically. In addition, a film
for synchronization with perfotape players in connection can be removed at any time even in the middle of a
with ASU-accessory (Audio Sync Unit) a biphase signal film roll.
with a programmable number of pulses per picture.
• Direct high speed rewinding:
• Fast film transport and simple operation: High speed rewinding and quick location of certain film
The film is transported by a motor with a directly-driven scenes is easily possible with the gentle high speed
double-sided sprocket wheel. This patented intermittent shuttle/rewinding system. By simply turning the Master
film drive system is acute to less than 0.01 seconds at Control Knob this system allows you to switch directly to
any projection speed. Constant film tension and safe high speed winding at 200 fps and back to the chosen
film transport are ensured by computer-controlled drive projection speed. The frame counter remains active so
motors for both film carriers. The ”auto-stop” feature that after switching back from high speed winding to
stops the film automatically 6 ft (2 m) before the end projection speed, the frame line is automatically
of the film. repositioned to the correct setting.

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General Product Information
• Excellent image quality with flicker-free projection: The LOCPRO 35 is available in the following versions:
Best possible image brightness, excellent picture steadi-
ness and image quality are the outstanding features of • LOCPRO 35 St 230V/50Hz. ...... Id.No. M1.83000.0
the LOCPRO 35. The 400 W HTI lamp allows optimum
projection of more than 6 ft (2 m) image width and an • LOCPRO 35 St 115V/60Hz. ...... Id.No. M1.83000.A
average color temperature of 5.400°K.
• LOCPRO 35 TV 230V/50Hz. ..... Id.No. M1.83000.B
The built-in video camera (optional) can be connected with integrated CCD video camera (PAL)
to a monitor, video recorder or video printer. Two video
outputs are available, FBAS (BNC) and Y/C. In addition, • LOCPRO 35 TV 115V/60Hz. ..... Id.No. M1.83000.C
it is possible to mask the video image electronically to with integrated CCD video camera (NTSC)
match the different film formats as required.

• Telecine Mode (Pulldown Mode):

Flicker-free transfer onto video tape at 24, 25 or 30 fps
is possible depending on the integrated video system -
50 Hz PAL or 60 Hz NTSC. In both cases, the integrated
video camera synchronizes frame transport.

• Sound Synchronization:
To synchronize DAT-players an LTC signal (timecode)
output is available. In connection with an ASU, a
biphase signal (synchronized picture change signal with
forward/reverse recognition) allows for synchronization
of perfotape players. For the adaption to different
perfotape players it is possible to program on the ASU
the pulses per picture and the max. acceleration.

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 Unpacking and Installation
4. Unpacking
min. 100 mm min. 3.9"

and Installation
In order to prevent condensation from forming on individual min. 100 mm min. 300 mm
components, the LOCPRO 35 should be kept in its packing min. 3.9" min. 11.8"
an additional day (before unpacking), if the temperatures
during shipping (cold) vary extremely from those tempe-
ratures in the installation area (warm). MODE

ON/OFF
CLOSE
ADJUST
RESET

OPEN
LAMP FILM

1) Cut off the packing straps. min. 300 mm min. 11.8"

2) Lift off the packing in an upward direction.

3) Take out the additional items (User Manual, projection

lamp, accessories, maintenance kit).

4) Remove the plastic foil.

5) Always transport the projector to its destination in its LOCPRO 35

shipping or projection case and lock caster lock levers.

Note: Optimum wall projection of 2300 mm (6.6ft) is min. 500 mm

reached when the LOCPRO 35 is installed in such min. 19.7"
a way that there is a distance of 4 m (12 ft) bet-
ween the back of the unit and the projection wall.

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Unpacking and Installation
The LOCPRO 35 must stand on a solid flat Keep all flammable materials away from the
surface and should be disconnected from the exit vents of the lamp fan.
mains before it is moved. Do not cover up the HTI ventilation ducts.

Lift the LOCPRO 35 out off its shipping case and set it up
in such a way that the air vents on the bottom of the lamp
cooling fan ➪ photo are not obstructed. Observe the
clearances on the top and sides, see ➪ photo page 9.

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5. Initial Operation lamp cover
spring loaded latches

5.1 Precautions for

Shipping
In order to avoid shipping damage the safety
screw must always be screwed in each time the
unit is transported..

1) Depress spring-loaded latches on lamp cover

➪ photo and lift off lamp cover.

2) Remove the shipping safety screw ➪ photo.

To store the screw for subsequent use, screw it into the
bore-hole ➪ photo.

bore hole safety screw

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setting knob 5.2 Video-Option
The LOCPRO 35 must be switched off before
connecting it to an interface cable or DAT-
recorder or perfotape player.

1) Connect the monitor via BNC-or Y/C-cable to the

appropriate socket ➪ photo on the LOCPRO 35.

slide switch 2) Set mirror with selection knob ➪ photo to the TV

symbol.

3) Shift slide switch on lamp cover ➪ photo to the TV

symbol.

Y/C-socket BNC-socket Note: Video ”on/off” is only possible when the

Master Control Knob is in the ”0” position, i.e.
when the film is not being transported.

4) Switch on TV monitor.

5) Adjust monitor for optimum image quality.

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5.3 Format masks control knobs hood

The standard aperture size of 18.6 x 24 mm can be

adapted to the various projection formats by using format
masks.

The following masks are available:

Type ........................................................... Ident No. 4 screws

Film Gate Mask Set (13 masks incl. case) . M2.81853.0 “Film“-key
Mask 1:1.37 ACAD ............................... M2.81876.0
Mask 1:1.66 WIDE SCREEN ................... M2.81877.0
Mask 1:1.85 WIDE SCREEN ................... M2.81878.0 5.3.1 Exchanging the film gate
Mask 1:2.35 SUPER 35 .......................... M2.81885.0 format mask:
Mask 1:1.85 SUPER 35 ......................... M2.81882.0
Mask 1:1.78 HDTV S35 ......................... M2.81881.0 Insert format mask:
Mask 1:1,78 HDTV ................................ M2.81879.0
Mask 1:1.66 SUPER 35 .......................... M2.81880.0 • Open the film channel with ”Film” – key
Mask 1:1.33 TV-ISO .............................. M2.81875.0
Mask 1:2.35 S 35 ABOVE ...................... M2.81886.0 • Switch off the main power supply.
Mask 1:1.85 S 35 5 VERS ...................... M2.81883.0
Mask 1:1.8 S 35 5.7 VERS. .................... M2.81884.0 • Remove optics cover.
Mask 1:1.78 SUPER 35 HDTV –3-PERF: ... M2.81908.0 Remove the control knobs and the 4 screws with an
Allen key SW3. See Chapter 7.2 (# 2)

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• Replace lens.

• Replace optics cover.

Remove format mask:

• Open film channel with ”Film” – key

• Switch off main power supply.

• Remove optics cover. See Chapter 7.2 (# 2)

• Remove lens. See Chapter 7.2 (# 4)

• Remove lens. See Chapter 7.2 (# 4)
• Remove the mask from the film gate by gently pressing
• Check that the film gate frame and the surface of the back the mask and then sliding it back out to the right
film track are clean. ➪ photo.

• Insert the format mask with the film gate frame facing • Replace lens.
the film gate (frameless side facing upward) by sliding
the mask in from the right side into the spring-loaded • Replace optics cover.
support of the film track until the mask engages with
the film gate.

• Check the film gate mask for correct positioning.

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5.4 IR-Remote Control
The IR-Remote Control (an accessory) consists of a hand-
held transmitter ➪ photo and a receiver ➪ photo
mounted on the front of the LOCPRO 35.

In order to guarantee trouble-free operation, there should

be no partition walls or other obstacles between transmitter
and receiver.

• Unpack the remote control and insert the batteries

making sure to observe the correct polarity.

IR-receiver

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Initial Operation
master control knob 5.5 Switching on
the LOCPRO 35
1) Set the Master Control Knob ➪ photo to ”0” position.

2) Switch on the mains switch ➪ photo on the back of

the unit.

mains switch

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5.6 Switching on master control knob

the HTI lamp

Before switching on the HTI lamp, please ensure that

• The Master Control Knob ➪ photo is in the ”0” position.

“lamp“-key
• Film is not running in the projector.

1) Depress ”lamp” key for approx. 1 second to ignite the

lamp. During this ignition phase, which lasts approx.
5 seconds, all key functions are disabled.

2) The HTI lamp can be switched off after a reset time of

5 seconds by depressing the ”lamp” key again.

Note: Run-up time to full light power is approx. 40 Note: The average life of an HTI lamp
seconds. Working temperature of the lamp is is approx. 750 hours.
reached in three minutes. During this period the Spare lamps can be ordered under
lamp should never be switched off, because this Id.No. 05.09873.0.
gradually reduces the life of the lamp and
results in poor ignition behavior.

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3) Insert film into the film channel and fix end of the film
frame counter in the film core of the right winding plate. Then wind
up approx. three turns.

Ensure same winding direction on both plates!

To avoid damage of film track do not use
stapled film.

“film“- key 4) Tighten both film rolls.

5) Press ”film” key briefly.

The feed carriage closes the film channel.
The film loop is formed automatically and the frame
counter ➪ photo is reset to ”0”.

Note: Inside or outside winding direction (A/B) are

5.7 Film loading recognized by the projector.

1) Place the film roll with the neg. film on the left film
plate so that the emulsion side is facing the operator.
If a print film is projected, the emulsion side must be
on the opposite side.

2) Open the film channel by depressing ”film” key ➪ photo

for some time (>1s).

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5.8 Video setting knob

As an option, the LOCPRO 35 can be equipped with a

video system.

5.8.1 Video camera

The LOCPRO 35 TV is available with two video camera
versions. slide switch
50 Hz unit:
50 Hz shutter (open sector 79°) with PAL video camera.
60 Hz unit:
60 Hz shutter (open sector 71°)with NTSC video camera.

Starting video camera operation

1) Swing the mirror out of the optical path to the TV symbol Note: Switch-over to video operation is only possible
with selection knob ”video” ➪ photo. during still projection and when film is not being
transported (sync phase of revolving shutter
from internal quartz to video synchronization).
2) Shift the slide switch ➪ photo to the right to the TV
symbol .

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5.8.2 Video outputs TV
Video output sockets provide FBAS (BNC) ➪ photo and
S-VHS (Y/C) FBAS (BNC) S-VHS (Y/C) ➪ photo signals from the color CCD video
camera.

A monitor, video recorder, video printer can be connected

to the LOCPRO.In addition the video images can be
transferred to an image processing computer.

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6. Functions master control knob

6.1 Wall Projection

The LOCPRO 35 must stand on a solid, flat
surface and should be completely disconnected
from the mains before it is moved. “film“- key
See also notes in chapter 4.

Optimum wall projection of approx. 2.3 m (7 ft) width is

reached at a distance of 4 m (12 ft), measured from the
back of the unit to the projection wall.

6.1.1 Frame line

After closing the film channel (see chapter 5.7), adjust the 1) Master control knob is in ”0” position (no film transport).
frame line, if necessary.
2) The frame line (horizontal line in the projected picture)
Note: Frame line adjustment is only possible during can be shifted out of the visible picture by briefly
still projection. depressing the ”film” key ➪ photo.
Each keystroke shifts the frame line by 1/4 frame.

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6.1.2 Image Position and Focus
adjusting
lever • The projected image can be tilted upward up by 15°
with the projection height adjusting lever ➪ photo.
focus knob
• Focus is adjusted with the rotary focus knob ➪ photo.

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6.1.3 Frame Rate
master control knob
The frame rate can only be set after the mains has been
switched on and the film channel is closed. Ensure that
the Master Control Knob ➪ photo is reset to ”0” each
time after the film channel has closed.

1) Select the requested frame rate (visible on the display)

by turning the Master Control Knob ➪ photo. The
film now runs at the selected speed.

The following frame rates can be chosen for forward and

reverse operation:

• 50 Hz Version
1.56-3.12-6.25-12.5-25-50 fps (standard) “Mode“- key
Highspeed shuttle 200 fps
48-24-30 fps can be selected directly via ”Mode” Key
➪ photo (see chapter 6.6).

• 60 Hz Version
1.87-3.75-7.5-15-30-60- fps (standard)
Highspeed shuttle 200 fps
48-24-25 fps can be selected directly via ”Mode” Key
➪ photo.

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Functions
Note: The reduced running speeds (1 per 2) In ”0” position (center position) the film transport is
thousand with switched on NTSC stopped.
video operation) are displayed as the
non-reduced speeds, e.g. 59.94 fps is 3) The ”autostop” stops the film run approx. 2 m (6 ft)
displayed as 60 fps. before the film end.

Attention: Film channel cannot be opened

during film run.

6.1.4 Single Frame Operation

If, during still projection, the Master Control Knob is turned
only slightly to the right or left of the ”0” position so that film
transport has not yet started, single frame release is possible. In
this case, a dot appears in the center of the display ➪ photo.

1) By briefly depressing the ”Film” Key, the film is

advanced by 1 frame.

2) If the Master Control Knob is turned to the left of the

”0” position, then single frame release to the left
becomes active. When turning to the Knob to the
right, single frame to the right is activated.

Note: Single frame operation is also possible via IR

remote control.

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6.1.5 Autostop Function
master control knob
In order to prevent the film from unintentionally running
out to the end, the auto-stop feature automatically stops
the film approx. 2 m (6 ft) before the end. This applies to
both film plates.

Note: The auto-stop function is only ensured if the film

core used coincides with the value selected in
mode 4 (”more config” ”bobby size”). “film“- key
Selectable diameters are 50 (2“), 75 (3“) and
100 mm (4“).

Disabling the Auto-stop Function

6.2 Highspeed Shuttle/
• To run the film completely through the film channel
without end stop, press the ”Film” Key ➪ photo Rewinding
during projection or high speed shuttle. The frame
counter display flashes, the auto-stop feature is By turning the Master Control Knob ➪ photo beyond the
disabled and the film runs through the film channel highest projection speed to the left or right, the film runs at
without stopping. a speed of approx. 200 fps in the selected direction.
During this high speed transport mode the film stage is
The auto-stop function is reactivated by changing the lifted up by magnets for safer film transport. When
direction of film transport with the Master Control Knob. releasing the Master Control Knob, film transport is
reduced to fastest projection speed.

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6.3 Sprocket Projection
A slide on the film gate ➪ photo allows for a sprocket
slide projection.

For the evaluation of image steadiness and sprocket

quality, there are ports in the film gate ➪ photo, which
make it possible to check the sprockets both horizontally
and vertically.

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6.4 Loop Forming
snap locks lamp cover
Position A/B
Positive and negative perforation films are projected in
optimum quality in the loop former – Position A.

Only in exceptional cases when special films have

negative perforations, it does become necessary to set the
loop former to position B in order to obtain an optimum
image quality.

• Open film channel with ”Film”-key.

• Switch off main power supply.

• Unlock lamp cover and remove.

“film“- key

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• Slightly loosen both fixing screws on the loop former
➪ photo and turn the loop former in the direction of
the user panel to position B.

• Tighten screws again.

• Replace lamp cover and secure.

position “A“

position “B“

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6.5 Video Mode 2: Masking of Video Images

6.5.1 Masking of Video Images “mode“- key “reset“- key

It is only possible to mask a video image when the Master

Control Knob is in the ”0” position (still projection).
“lamp“- key “film“- key
1) Connect a monitor to one of the two video sockets.

2) Select ”Video” (mode 2) by depressing the ”Mode”

Key ➪ photo.

3) Frame masking is activated with ”Reset” Key and Monitor

deactivated with ”Film” Key. VIDEO ON direction
MODE
NEXT OFF
RESET with "RESET"-key
4) After the masking function is activated, select the side ON/OFF
CLOSE
ADJUST
OPEN

to be masked (top, bottom, right, left) with ”Lamp” key.

LAMP FILM

Masking and shift direction arrows (<>^v) are only

Monitor
visible on the monitor ➪ photo.
1X direction
with "FILM"-key
5) Adjust masking of the video image to the required
2X selecting
position by using the ”Reset” and ”Film” Keys. the direction
3X for moving the mask

4X

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6.5.2 Video operation
The video camera can only be switched on and off when PAL Video Camera
the film is not being transported.
Menu Video filmtransport in fps (master control knob position)
When the video camera in the LOCPRO 35 is switched on,
the revolving shutter and consequently, film transport are Standard 50 25 12.5 6.25 3.12 1.56
automatically synchronized by the video signal of the
video camera. 48/48 off 48 24 12 6 3 1.5

In this case, the revolving shutter of the LOCPRO 35 runs 48/48 on not to be used (asynchronous)
at 50 fps (PAL) or 59.94 fps (NTSC).
50/50 off on 50 25 12.5 6.25 3.125 1.5625
Cine Mode 48/48 is not suitable for video. The video
camera can be switched on, however, it is not in sync 24/50 off on 50 24 12.5 6.25 3.125 1.5625
with the LOCPRO 35.
30/50 off on 50 30 12.5 6.25 3.125 1.5625
The film transport speed depends on the position of the
Master Control Knob and the setting in the ”mode” menu
(see table).

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Note: The digits after the decimal point are not shown
on the display.
NTSC Video Camera
The reduced transport speeds (1 per thousand
Menu Video filmtransport in fps (master control knob position) with NTSC Video Operation) are displayed as
the non-reduced speeds, e.g. 59,94 fps is
Standard 60 30 15 7.5 3.75 1.875 displayed as 60 fps.

48/48 off 48 24 12 6 3 1.5

48/48 on not to be used (asynchronous)

60/60 off 60 30 15 7.5 3.75 1.875

60/60 on 59.94 29.97 14.985 7.493 3.746 1.873

24/60 off 60 24 15 7.5 3.75 1.875

24/60 on 59.94 23.976 14.985 7.493 3.746 1.873

25/60 off 60 25 15 7.5 3.75 1.875

25/60 on 59.94 24.975 14.985 7.493 3.746 1.873

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6.5.3 Operation Modes

Cine Mode Pull-down Mode

Projection speeds of films shot at standard rates of 24 fps The pull-down mode is a special process for flicker-free
and 25 fps can be selected via the ”Mode” Key. transfer of film with shooting frequency of 24 fps onto
video tape when an NTSC camera is used as film scanner.

Telecine Mode / Pulldown Mode

For the transfer onto video tape the corresponding

projection speed of 24, 25 or 30 fps (for 50 and 60 Hz
video) can be selected via the ”Mode” key.

Telecine Mode

If the LOCPRO 35 is equipped with a 50 Hz video camera

(PAL) the 24 fps or 30 fps film projection speed is auto-
matically synchronized to the scan rate of the video camera.

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6.6 ”Mode” Key master control knob

(Unit Configuration)
The frame rates are directly selectable and fixable via the
”Mode” Key.

The ”Mode” Key only functions when the Master Control

Knob is in the ”0” position and the film is not being
transported.

Note: Those keys in the ”Mode” menu which can be acti-

vated are marked in the display with a dark bar.

Mode 1: Normal display view (with mains switch on). Mode 2: Masking of Video Images
Display left: Frame rate fps
Display right: Frame counter
(in case of error: error code)
“Mode“- key

Mode 2: Setup for video frame masking

Press ”Mode” key once
Display left: Video, Next
Display right: On/OFF
(see also chapter 6.5.1)

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Frame Rate Selection 50 Hz projector:
„Reset“- key
Display fps fps max. Shutter Mode of operation

48/48 24 48 48 rps Cine Mode

50/50 25 50 50 rps Cine Mode

24/50 24 50 50 rps Telecine Mode

„Film“- key
30/50 30 50 50 rps Telecine Mode

Frame Rate Selection 60 Hz projector:

Mode 3: Setup speed Display fps fps max. Shutter Mode of operation
Press ”Mode” Key twice
48/48 24 48 48 rps Cine Mode
• Select desired speed by repeatedly pressing ”Reset”
key (higher value) or ”Film” key (lower value). 60/60 30 60 60 rps Cine Mode

24/60 24 60 60 rps Pull down Mode

30/60 30 60 60 rps Telecine Mode

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Mode 4: Select film type and film core diameter (Bobby
size) – Press ”Mode” key three times End Setup
Display left: More config. MORE CONFIG Y

Display right: Y
MODE RESET

CLOSE
ON/OFF ADJUST
OPEN
LAMP FILM

• Press ”Reset” Key 1 x

Display left: Perfo Corr.
Display right: Memory 1-5
Select requested memory (film type) by repeatedly
pressing ”Reset” Key (higher value) or ”Film” Key
(lower value).
PERFO CORR 1
higher value
Factory-programmed film types: MODE RESET

lower value
Color film pos. perforation (acetate) ........... memory 1
CLOSE
ON/OFF ADJUST
OPEN
LAMP FILM

Color film neg. perforation (acetate) ........... memory 2

Color film pos. perforation (polyester) ......... memory 3
b/w neg. perforation (polyester) ................ memory 4

• Press ”Mode” Key

Display film core (bobby size) e.g. 50 mm (2“)
Select requested film core diam. by repeatedly pressing End Setup BOBBY SIZE
higher value
”Reset” Key (larger diam.) or ”Film” Key (smaller diam.) MODE
50 MM
RESET

Selectable diameters are: 50 (2“), 75 (3“) and 100mm ON/OFF

CLOSE
ADJUST
OPEN
lower value
(4“).
LAMP FILM

• Exit menu by repeatedly pressing ”Mode” Key (Display

in normal view)

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6.7 Controls

6.7.1 Mains switch

The mains switch is located on the rear panel of the projector
➪ photo.

mains switch
6.7.2 Master Control Knob
The Master Control Knob ➪ photo is used to select the
frame rate, forward (turning to the right) and reverse
(turning to the left). For high speed winding/shuttle, turn
master control knob the Master Control Knob to either side, all the way to the
end stop.

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6.7.3 ”Film” Key
The ”Film” Key ➪ photo has six different functions:

• Close the film channel:

When the film channel is in the open position, it can
be closed by pressing this key.

• Open the film channel:

When the film channel is in the closed position, and
this key is depressed for more than 0.8 seconds, the
film channel opens. “film“- key

• Frame line adjustment:

When the film channel is closed and the Master • Single frame right:
Control Knob is in the ”0” position (no film transport), When the film channel is closed and the Master Control
the frame line is shifted by 1/4 of the image with each Knob slightly turned to the right from the ”0” position, a
brief keystroke. dot appears on the display (see chapter 6.1.4). Each
keystroke advances the film one frame to the right.
• Single frame left:
When film channel is closed and Master Control Knob • Disabling the automatic end stop:
is slightly turned to the left, off the ”0” position, a dot- During normal film transport or high speed operation
mark appears on the display (see chapter 6.1.4). Each (200 fps), the automatic end stop can be disabled. The
keystroke advances the film one frame to the left. display flashes as long as this function is active.

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6.7.4 ”Mode” key
The ”Mode” key ➪ photo only functions, when the Master Mode 1: Normal viewing
Control Knob is in the ”0” position. Each stroke of this key The display shows the frame rate in fps on the
leads to the next lower menu level, i.e. from mode 1 to left sideand the frame counter on the right (if an
mode 2, etc. (see chapter 6.6). error occurs, an ”error” message will appear).

Mode 2: Video masking

Depress ”Mode” key once.
A video mask can then be positioned on all four
sides, and the masking function can be switched
on and off. The masks are only visible on the
video monitor. (see chapter 6.5.1 ”Masking of
Video Images”).

Mode 3: Frame rate selection

Press ”Mode” key twice.
The programmed frame rate can be changed
by repeatedly pressing of the ”Reset” key
“Mode“- key
(higher values) or of the ”Film” key (lower values).

Mode 4: Unit configuration

Press ”Mode” key three times.
In this mode the film type and film core diameter
can be selected (see chapter 6.6).

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6.7.5 ”Lamp” Key
“reset“- key
• The HTI-Lamp is ignited by pressing the ”Lamp” key
➪ photo.

• The HTI lamp is switched off by pressing the ”Lamp”

key again (5 seconds waiting time after switch-on).

“lamp“- key
6.7.6 ”Reset” Key
• The ”Reset” Key ➪ photo resets the frame counter to ”0”.

• The ”Reset” Key is also used for settings described in

section 6.6.

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6.7.7 Control Knob ”Focus” 6.7.9 ”Video” Slide Switch ”VSS”
The control knob ”Focus” ➪ photo is used to adjust the To switch on the video camera, shift the ”video” slide switch
sharpness of the projected image. ➪ photo to the TV symbol. The Shutter/Video camera
synchronization is now controlled by the video camera, if
the unit is set to the normal ”Mode” (shutter 50 or 60 Hz).
6.7.8 Adjusting Knob ”Video”
Note: The speed in the menu ”Mode” should not be
With the “Video“ adjusting knob ➪ photo it is possible set at 48/48 (Cine Mode).
to swing the mirror for video deflection in or out of the
optical path of the projector.
6.7.10 ”Image Position” lever
The image position lever ➪ photo is used to shift the
projected image upward or downward on the projection
Adjusting knob “Video“ wall.
“Image Position“
lever

“Video“slide
“Focus“ control knob switch

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6.8 Infrared
Remote Control
The following functions can be selected via remote control:

• Start: To start, press the key for the required frame rate

Note: This applies only to the standard settings 50/50

and 60/60. If these settings were changed in the
”Mode” function (Telecine Mode or Pulldown
Mode), then this frame rate prevails and is
selected. See chapter 6.5.2.

50 Hz-Version:

Menu key: 6 fps 12 fps 25 fps 50 fps Mode

48/48 6 12 24 48 Cine Mode

50/50 6 12 25 50 Cine Mode

24/50 6 12 24 50 Telecine Mode

30/50 6 12 30 50 Telecine Mode

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60 Hz-Version:

Menu key: 6 fps 12 fps 25 fps 50 fps Mode

48/48 6 12 24 48 Cine Mode

60/60 7.5 15 30 60 Cine Mode

24/60 7.5 15 24 60 Pulldown Mode

25/60 7.5 15 25 60 Telecine Mode

• Stop/Still Projection:
Press key with the current frame rate.
or press the ”Stop” key.

• High speed winding, forwards or backwards « ».

• Frame line shifting.

• Single frame, forwards or backwards.

If one of the single frame keys is held down,
the projection speed changes to: 3.12 fps at 50 Hz or
3.75 fps at 60 Hz.

Note: In case IR remote control fails, check batteries first.

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6.9 Interfaces
X3 X2 X1
Note: All interface cables used must comply with CE
and EMV guide lines.

6.9.1 Serial Interface (X1)

Plug type: Sub-D 25 pin socket

Via serial interface (X1) ➪ photo the operational status of the

LOCPRO 35 can be checked and changed from a computer.

Chapter 8 ”Serial Interfaces X1” contains listings of Cine Mode: ........................................................ 48 Hz

technical data as well as listings of computer commands. Normal and Telecine Mode: ....................... 50 or 60 Hz
Shutter revolutions can be changed by ± 3%.
Plug – Pin configuration: See Annex ”Interfaces” Input: .................... 5 V TTL potential-free on optocoupler
Output: ................. 4 V potential output or potential-free

6.9.2 Ext Synchro (X2) Plug Pin configuration: see annex ”Interface”

Plug type: Sub-D 15 pin socket Note for shutter synchronization:

Signal source:
Via this interface ➪ photo a signal for shutter synchroni- External = control frequency via X2; top priority!
zation can be supplied externally and the internal shutter Video = when video ”on”. Quartz of video camera.
signal accessed. Internal = internal quartz generator.

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6.9.3 Timecode (LTC) and Biphase A/B
(X3)
2) Connect the DAT tape player via interface cable (9 pin
Timecode: Sub-D on XLP plug) with socket X3.
For sound synchronization of a DAT tape player with the
LOCPRO 35, e.g. during transfer of film and sound onto 3) Reset frame counter to zero (”Reset” Key).
video tape, a timecode signal is supplied on interface X3 If necessary, set the timecode value supplied at the
➪ photo (see page 39). sync point of the DAT recorder to offset so that the the
time code value ”0” emanating from the LOCPRO 35
The timecode signal (80 Bit per picture) is only supplied in corresponds to the value expected at the DAT recorder.
the forward running mode (to the right) with frame rates
of 24 fps, 25 fps or 30 fps. The read-out timecode frame Start the transfer with the Master Control Knob.
numbers correspond to those of the frame counter on the
display. A frame counter reset on the LOCPRO 35 therefore
also resets the timecode to zero. Biphase:
Biphase operation is only possible with the Audio Sync
The projection frame rate of the LOCPRO 35 has to be Unit (ASU).
matched to the DAT speed. This is possible via ”Mode”
Key (see chapter 6.4.2). To synchronize with external units, a sync pulse (1 pulse per
picture) is supplied on interface plug X3. When connected
If the LOCPRO 35 is synchronized externally, ensure to a programmable ASU, a biphase signal is generated
accurate synchronization frequency within ± 1%. from this sync pulse.
(biphase A/B = moving direction recognition).
1) Run the LOCPRO 35 and DAT tape player separately
to the sync point (starting position of transfer with Plug type: 9-pin Sub-D socket.
appropriate leader).

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7. Service
snap locks lamp cover
and Maintenance
To preserve optimum projection and image quality, it is
essential to check the brightness and image quality every
six months and, if necessary, during such a maintenance
service the LOCPRO 35 should be adjusted to meet
factory quality standards.(see ”Service Manual”).

Make sure that the LOCPRO 35 is switched off

and completely disconnected from the mains
before starting service or maintenance work.
Unplug all interface connections.

7.1 Cleaning the Film Track

Never use hard or metallic objects for cleaning.
We recommend using the ARRI Plastic Film
Track cleaning Skewer, Id.No. K5.26167.0 or
maintenance tool kit incl. Cleaning kit, Id.No.
M2.81126.0. Both items can be ordered.

1) Press the snap locks ➪ photo on the lamp cover and

remove lamp cover.

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2) Pull off the control knobs ➪ photo upward.
control knobs optic cover
3) Remove all four screws ➪ photo with hex. Wrench
SW3 and lift off optics’ cover completely.

Attention:
Do not damage BNC and S-VHS plug and
make sure that there is no cable connected to
the BNC or S-VHS plug!
4 screws
4) Remove emulsion deposits and possible adhesive
lamp cover residues from film track ➪ photo, deflection runner 1
and 2 ➪ photo and loop box left.

loop box 5) Replace lamp cover.

filmtrack 6) Replace optic cover

deflection
7) Replace control knobs and fasten optic cover with the
runner 2
screws.
deflection
runner 1

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7.2 Cleaning Mirror lens

mirror mirror
and Lens lens yoke

Note: Mirror surfaces should only be cleaned if

necessary, as too frequent cleaning reduces the
life of the mirrors (surface silvering). Slight dust
does not visibly affect image quality.

1) Pull off the control knobs ➪ photo.

2) Remove all four screws ➪ photo with hex. socket

wrench SW3 and carefully lift off optics’ cover.
5) Take out lens ➪ photo. Clean front- and rear lens
Attention!: with lens cleaning tissue.
Ensure that BNC and S-VHS plugs are not
damaged. 6) Re-insert lens.

3) Remove dust from mirrors 1 and 2 ➪ photo, using 7) Ensure that the driver pin catches in the lens groove.
lens cleaning brush and, if necessary, lens cleaning
tissue and some alcohol. 8) Swing lens yoke into position and lock.

4) Push lens yoke ➪ photo to the left out of its lock and 9) Carefully reattach optic cover and fasten with four
swing away. screws.

10) Reattach control knobs.

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Service and Maintenance
7.3 Shipping and Storage 7.4 Replacing the Fuses
1) Put shipping safety label onto right film plate and Before replacing blown fuses, first eliminate the cause.
screw in shipping safety screw while the film channel
is open. See Annex - Trouble Shooting List

2) The LOCPRO 35 should only be stored or transported Before replacing fuses, the LOCPRO 35 must be
in the upright position and in its original packing. completely disconnected from the mains.
Follow the safety and warning instructions in
the user manual.
When lifting off the optic cover do not damage
BNC and S-VHS plug.

The main fuses located in the main power socket are

screw driver accessible from the outside.

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• Open down the hinged flap ➪ photo on the socket,
using a small screwdriver, and remove the fuse holder fuse set
➪ photo.

Fuses Primary Circuit (Mains)

• 2 fuses in main power socket

115 V ................................ Type 5x20, 2 x T 12.5 A
230 V .................................. Type 5x20, 2 x T 6.3 A

Note: When replacing 230 V fuses, make sure (glass

tube 5 x 20 mm EURO) to slide the fuses all the
way up to the front, as otherwise no electrical
contact is made ➪ photo.

fuse

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 Technical Data
8. Technical Data Projection lamp ......................... 400 W HTI-lamp Id.No. M5.81802.0

Projector type ............................ LOCPRO 35 St/ LOCPRO 35 TV Weight ..................................... approx. 56 kg

CE certificate ............................ Guideline 89/336 EEC of 3. May 1989 Dimensions ............................... 740 mm (w)x700 mm (d)x510 mm(h)
“Guideline of the Council of 3. May 1989 for bring-
ing into line the statutory regulations of the member Wall projection ......................... 2300 mm (w) at 12 ft distance to wall
countries about electromagnetic side-effects.” (see separate data sheet)
Guideline 73/23 EEC of 19.02.73
“Guideline of the Council of 19. Feb. 1973 for Projection rates ......................... 50 Hz operation 50, 25, 12.5, 6.25, 3.12, 1.56 fps
bringing into line the statutory regulations of the 60 Hz operation 60, 30,15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.87 fps
member countries with respect to electrical Cine mode 48, 24, 12, 6, 3, 1.5 fps
operating material for use within particular Telecine mode 24, 25, 30 fps
voltage limitations. with timecode output
Pulldown mode 23.976 fps (mode 24/60)
Film format ............................... 35 mm negative/positive perforation with timecode output
according to DIN 15501/ISO 491-1983
Single frame: ............................ Forward/reverse
Filmgate ................................... 18.6 x 24 mm, selectable via format masks
Image steadiness: ...................... < 0,2%
Lens .......................................... F2/50 mm
HS shuttle/rewind: .................... 200 fps forward and reverse
Film capacity ............................ 300 m / 1000 ft
With 50 and 75 mm film core Operation conditions: ............... 10° to 40°C, 10-90% air humidity

Film core .................................. 50/75 and 100 mm selectable Power supply: ........................... 180 – 253 V / 50 Hz, 90 – 127 V / 60 Hz

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Power consumption: .................. 230 V, 3.5 A / 115 V, 7 A Covering cap (optional)
Shipping and projection case (option)
Computer interface: .................. RS 232, 8 Bit, no parity, one start and one ASU (Audio Sync Unit),
stop bit Timecode cable for DAT recorder (optional),
Image format masks (optional)
Digital display: ......................... Frame counter, 5 digits
Projection speed
Set up Mode (selectable by “Mode” key), 1/3” CCD-Color IMAGER
unit configuration,
filmcore diam. selection, Signal system: ........................... PAL NTSC
film type selection
Pixels: ....................................... 752 (H) x 582 (V) 768 (H) x 494 (V)
Frameline adjustment: ............... 1/4 image per keystroke
Scanning area: ......................... 6,0 mm x 4,96 mm 6,0 mmx 4,96 mm
Auto-Stop: ................................ film run stops automatically 2 m (6 ft) before
end of film Synchronization: ....................... internal internal

Auto winding recognition: ......... no switchover necessary when changing Scanning system: ...................... 2:1 interlaced 2:1 interlaced
winding direction A or B
S/N ratio: ................................ 46 dB 48 dB
Focussing: ................................. manually
H/V resolution: ......................... 460 (TV) lines 470 (TV) lines
Projection height adjustment: ..... max. 15°
Video output: ............................ FBAS or Y/C FBAS or Y/C
Accessories: .............................. mains cable, maintenance tool kit,
Video camera (optional) Video masking: ......................... freely adjustable freely adjustable
IR-remote control (optional)

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Serial Interface (X1)
An ASCII terminal or a personal computer with terminal Command Outline
emulation program can be connected to the serial interface.
This makes it possible to check and change the operating RFX .......................................... Run Forward
parameters. Function:
Forward running at selected projection speed.
Some image processing programs allow the integration of
control commands which are transmitted to the serial Parameters (50 Hz Version)
interface. X= 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
fps 50 25 12.5 6.25 3.12 1.56 0
Connection of PC or terminal via 1:1 connected interface
cable (no zero modem cable, no crossed connections). Parameters (60 HzVersion)
X= 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
fps 60 30 15 7.5 3.75 1.87 0
Setting values
of serial computer interface Note: This applies only for standard settings (50/50 and 60/60). If these are
changed by “Mode” function (Telecine Mode or Pulldown Mode) then
Baud rate: ................................ 9600 Baud/S this frame rate is dominating. See Chapter 6.4.2.

Data format: ............................. 8 bit, no parity, one start- and one stop bit RRX .......................................... Run Reverse
Function:
Plug type: ................................. 25 pin D-sub socket Reverse running at the selected projection
speed
Pin configuration: ...................... see annex ”Interfaces” Parameters 50 Hz and 60 Hz version see table
RFX.

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WF ........................................... Wind Forward OI ............................................ Output Instruction Code
Function: Function:
Highspeed shuttle at 200 fps (forward) System identification code of LOCPRO 35 is
displayed on the screen LOCPRO-35-01
WR ........................................... Wind Reverse
Function: OO .......................................... Output Option
Highspeed shuttle at 200 fps (reverse) Function:
The mains frequency set on the
SF ............................................ Single Frame Forward LOCPRO 35 is displayed on the screen.
Function: 0000 = 50 Hz
Advance one frame 0100 = 60 Hz

SR ............................................ Single Frame Reverse OR ........................................... Output Run or Stop

Function: Function:
Reverse one frame Inquiry to the LOCPRO 35 whether the film is
transported.
OC ........................................... Output Counter-Value transported =1
Function: not transported = 0
The frame counter value of the LOCPRO 35 is
displayed on screen. OV ........................................... Output Version No.
Function:
OF ........................................... Output whether a film is loaded EPROM version number is displayed on the
Function: screen
Inquiry to the LOCPRO 35 whether a film is
loaded in the unit.
Screen output: 1 = loaded
0 = not loaded

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9. Trouble-Shooting Table
This trouble-shooting table serves the user and the service Tools and adjusting devices required for service and
engineer as an aid for locating and correcting possible faults. repair are described in the Service Manual.

The following must be strictly observed: Note: In the following the test computer is referred to
• The LOCPRO 35 must be disconnected from as “Laptop”. However, a PC with suitable
the main power before starting any service emulation program can also be used.
or repair jobs, and all interface connections
must be removed.

• The safety and warning notes contained in

the operating and service manuals must be
strictly followed.

• Ensure that the BNC- and S-VHS plugs are

not damaged when removing the optics
cover.

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Fault Cause Remedy

Mains “ON” without function Mains voltage failure? Connect to another electrical socket
unit will not operate and check.

Mains cable connected to projector? Check mains connection

and replace mains cable if necessary

Primary fuses defective Replace fuses

(F1, F2, mains socket) (see service instructions)

Projector voltage different from mains voltage Check mains voltage setting on name plate.
If different from actual mains,
have service engineer make necessary change.
Important: Change name plate!
Inform ARRI-Service-Workshop

Rotating shutter not operating “E152” Lamp cover not in position Attach lamp cover, and clean
or safety switch not actuated. actuation opening for safety switch

Temperature sensor in lamp housing Switch on unit for cooling

has responded (without switching on HTI lamp).
Allow 2 minutes for cooling off,
then briefly switch off and on
with mains switch. Ignite HTI lamp again.

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Fault Cause Remedy

Projector does not work with IR Projector not switched on? Switch on projector.
Remote control
Low remote control battery? Replace battery.

IR-window on front of projector Make IR-window accessible for transmitter pulse.

is screened off by obstacles in room?

Battery in remote control is placed in wrong direction (reversed polarity) Insert battery correctly and try again.

IR-remote control defective Call ARRI Service station.

Image runs out of focus Jet underneath film gate clogged. Remove foreign matter.
when switching over from still
to motion picture (and vice-versa) Blower break-down. Call ARRI Service station.

Guide vane misadjusted. Call ARRI Service station.

Positive film has scratches Emulsion buildup in film gate. Clean emulsion deposits from film gate
on emulsion side in picture area using ARRI plastic scewer.

Film gate damaged by stapled film. Call ARRI Service station.

Negative film has scratches Emulsion buildup on pressure pad of film stage Remove emulsion deposit from pressure pad,
on emulsion side in picture area using ARRI film track cleaning scewer.

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Fault Cause Remedy

Scratches in film perforation area Emulsion buildup on film guiding parts. Clean film guiding parts
in accordance with maintenance instructions.

Film guide runners damaged, surface worn through. Call ARRI Service station.

Pressure pad damaged Call ARRI Service station.

by stapled film

Scratches on film backing side Emulsion deposits on pressure pad or on film gate Clean pressure pad and film gate
Positive and negative film in accordance with maintenance instructions.

Pressure pad jamming. Call ARRI Service station.

HTI-Lamp dark after ignition HTI lamp not properly installed Check HTI Lamp plug for correct locking
(experienced personnel only)

Defective lamp Replace lamp (experienced personnel only)

Ballast not functioning Call service engineer

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Fault Cause Remedy

HTI lamp dark after ignition Thermofuse in ballast Switch on unit for cooling
or in lamp housing has reacted (without switching on HTI lamp).
Allow 2 minutes for cooling off, then briefly switch
off and on with mains switch. Re-ignite HTI lamp.

Ventilation fans not operating Call service engineer.

HTI-Lamp “ON” but not functioning Master Control Knob not in “0” position Turn Master Control Knob to “0” position

Electronics disturbed Carry out mains reset.

Switch unit off for approx. 30 seconds.
Then switch on again and start new ignition attempt.
If this fails, call service engineer.

HTI lamp defective Replace HTI lamp

(experienced personnel only).

Fuse defective Call service engineer.

Keyboard illumination and/or display dark Control voltage failure Call service engineer

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Fault Cause Remedy

Film channel Foreign matter in film channel. Remove obstacle

“OPEN/CLOSE” function disturbed Film loop cannot be formed and actuate “Film” key once again.

Film not properly inserted Tension film slightly on both film plates
with film channel open.
Film must drop totally to bottom of film channel.

Lamp cover not properly seated Check film channel slide on lamp cover
or distorted for easy running. If sluggish, replace
and lock lamp cover with film channel open.
If this fails, call Service Engineer.

Loop sensor dirty; Clean with ARRI maintenance tools.

Reflex light barrier
on left loop box
doesn’t detect film loop.

Electronic board defective Call ARRI Service station

Sudden stop during film transport Film loop monitor switch has detected Open and close film channel. Repeat film transport.
improper splicing or stapled film In case of stapled film remove staples
and replace by splicing.
Then check pressure pad and film guiding elements
for possible damage.

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 Trouble-Shooting
Fault Cause Remedy

Sudden stop during film transport Loop sensor and reflex protector Clean with ARRI maintenance tools.
on left loop box dirty
with film dust.

Emulsion build-up in film channel. Remove emulsion build-up from film pressure stage,
film track, deflection runner 1 and 2 and from film
pressure plate, using ARRI maintenance tools.

Operation too noisy Improper length of film loop. Open film channel and slightly tension film loop
manually by turning the two winding plates.
Then close film channel.
If fault still exists, call service engineer.

Film transport speed malfunctioning Setting on master control knob Call ARRI Service station.
doesn’t correspond to selected frame rate.

Autostop malfunctioning Wrong film core. Use correct film core diameter.
Film core diameter must correspond
to the one selected in
“Mode” function (Bobby Size).

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Trouble-Shooting
Fault Cause Remedy

No video image Operator error Shift slide switch “Video” to TV position.

Swing mirror out of optical path with video knob.
Connect unit with monitor.
Set correct channel selection on monitor.
Close film channel. Ignite HTI lamp.

Video camera defective Call ARRI service station.

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Error Messages in Display
Fault Cause Remedy

E-No. 102 > Foreign matter in film channel area. Take off lamp cover and remove foreign matter.
Carriage cannot be moved.
Carriage jamming. Call ARRI Service station.

Control error Call ARRI Service station.

E-No. 104> Foreign matter in film channel area. Take off lamp cover and remove foreign matter.
Carriage cannot be totally opened.
Check mechanism of film track 2
and of deflection runner 2 for movability.

Electric breakdown. Call ARRI Service station.

E-No. 106> Film jamming in film channel Remove foreign matter.

No loop forming possible by main motor. caused by foreign matter.

Film winding plate jamming. Call ARRI Service station.

Motor or electronics defective Call ARRI Service station.

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Fault Cause Remedy

E-No. 108 > See E-No. 102 See E-No. 102.

Carriage doesn’t close properly.
Shipping safety screw screwed in Remove shipping safety screw.

E-No. 110 > See E-No. 102 See E-No. 102.

Carriage doesn’t close or closes too slowly.

E-No. 112 > See E-No. 102 See E-No. 102.

as E-No. 108 Dual loop almost completed.

E-No. 114 > Film chips or splicing tape chips in film channel Remove chips, clean film guide parts and remove
Dual loop cannot be completed. or film emulsion deposits emulsion deposits.
on film guide parts.

E-No. 120 > See E-No. 102 See E-No. 102.

Film channel cannot be closed completely.

E-No. 122 > See E-No. 114 See E-No. 114.

Last frame of dual loop
cannot be totally pulled in.

E-No. 124 > Control error. Repeat procedure several times.

Film channel opens again If fault still exists after several attempts
slightly after closing. (indicated by E-No. 124) call ARRI Service station.

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Fault Cause Remedy

E-No. 132 > Foreign matter at deflection runner 2. Remove foreign matter.
Film channel opens again slightly
after closing, loop not completed.

E-No. 138 > See E-No. 132. See E-No. 132.

as E-No. 132, however, loop completed.

E-No. 142 > Foreign matter in film channel. Open film channel and remove foreign matter.
Main motor jamming during projection. Check film track for possible damage.

Poor film splices. Splice film properly and reinsert film.

Film sprocket roller jamming. Take out film. Switch off mains switch.
Take off lamp cover and
carefully turn film sprocket roller by hand.
If it doesn’t turn,
call ARRI Service station.

Motor jamming. Call ARRI Service station.

E-No. 144 > See E-No. 142 See E-No. 142

Motor jamming during rewinding.

E-No. 146 > See E-No. 142 See E-No. 142 See E-No. 142

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Fault Cause Remedy

E-No. 148 > Foreign matter in film channel. Open film channel and remove foreign matter.
Feed and take-up motor jamming
during projection. Defective belt. Check winders for turnability.
If they can be turned independently
from each other, call ARRI Service station.

Feed and take-up motor drive jamming. Call ARRI Service station.

Film winding plate jamming. Remove obstacle.

Winding motor defective. Call ARRI Service station.

E-No. 150 > See E-No. 148 See E-No. 148

Feed and take-up motor jamming during rewinding.

E-No. 152 > Lamp cover not placed in position Attach lamp cover or clean actuation opening
Shutter motor not running. or safety switch not actuated. for safety switch.

Revolving shutter jamming because of foreign matter. Remove foreign matter or call ARRI Service station.

Shutter motor defective. Call ARRI Service station.

Video camera defective at video “ON”. Test function with video “off”.
No sync signal for revolving shutter. Otherwise call ARRI Service Station.

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Fault Cause Remedy

E-No. 154 > Electronic board defective. Switch LOCPRO 35 on and off.
Faulty location correcting data. If location correcting data still faulty
call ARRI Service station.

E-No. 156 > Battery-RAM defective. Call ARRI Service station.

Frame counter data lost
when LOCPRO 35 is switched off.

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ARRI Service
10. ARRI Service
Germany ............................... Arnold & Richter Cine Technik Italy ........................................ ARRI ITALIA S.R.L.
Türkenstraße 89 Viale Edison 318
D-80799 München 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni,
Phone (089) 3809-0 Milano
Fax (089) 3809-1244 Phone (02) 26 22 71 75
Fax Service (089) 3809-1793 Fax (02) 242 16 92

USA ........................................ ARRI USA ARRI ITALIA S.R.L.

617, Route 303 Via Placania, 97
Blauvelt, New York 10913 00040 Morena (Roma)
Phone (914) 353 14 00 Phone (06) 79 89 02 02
Fax (914) 425 12 50 Fax (06) 79 89 02 39

ARRI USA Canada .................................. ARRI Canada Ltd.

600 North Victory Blvd. 415 Horner Avenue, Unit 11
Burbank, California 91502 Etobicoke, Ontario
Phone (818) 841 70 70 Canada M8W 4W3
Fax (818) 848 40 28 Phone (416) 255 33 35
Fax (416) 255 33 99
GB ........................................... ARRI (GB) Ltd.
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 Index
11. Index
B

50 Hz Projector, Frame Rate Selection .................... 34 Batteries ............................................................. 15

50 Hz/60 Hz Version .......................................... 23 Baud Rate ........................................................... 53
60 Hz Projector, Frame Rate Selection .................... 34 Biphase .............................................................. 44
BNC Socket ........................................................ 20
A BNC-Cable ......................................................... 12
Bobby Size Selecting ........................................... 35
Accessories ......................................................... 52
Additional Items..................................................... 9 C
Adjusting Knob Video .......................................... 40
Adjusting Lever .................................................... 22 Cable
Aperture Size ...................................................... 13 BNC ............................................................. 12
ARRI Service Workshops ....................................... 68 Y/C .............................................................. 12
ASU .............................................................. 7, 44 CCD Color Video Camera ...................................... 7
Audio Sync Unit ............................................. 7, 44 CCD-Color IMAGER ............................................. 52
Auto Winding Recognition ............................... 7, 52 CCD-Video Camera ............................................. 52
Automatic End Stop ............................................. 37 CE Certificate ...................................................... 51
Autostop ...................................................... 24, 52 CE-Guidelines ....................................................... 5
Autostop Function ................................................ 25 Cine Mode ........................ 30, 32, 34, 41, 42, 43
Disabling ...................................................... 25 Cleaning
Enabling ....................................................... 25 Film Track ...................................................... 45
Film Core Setting ............................................ 25 Lens .............................................................. 47
Reactivating ................................................... 25 Mirror ........................................................... 47
Optical Surfaces .............................................. 6

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Color Temperature ................................................. 8 Distances
Command Outline ............................................... 53 for Cooling .................................................... 10
Computer for Wall Projection ........................................... 9
for Image Processing ...................................... 20 Dot in Display ..................................................... 24
Interface ........................................................ 52 Dust ................................................................... 47
Contamination ....................................................... 6
Control Commands Integrating .............................. 53 E
Control Knob Focus .............................................. 40
Cooling Fan ........................................................ 10 Emulsion Deposits ........................................... 6, 46
Core Diameter Selecting ....................................... 35 Emulsion Side ...................................................... 18
Crossline ............................................................ 21 End Stop
Disable Automatic .......................................... 37
D Enable Automatic ........................................... 37
Error Messages ................................................... 63
DAT-Recorder ...................................................... 12 Ext Synchro ......................................................... 43
Data Format ........................................................ 53
Decimals in Display ............................................. 31 F
Deflection Runner ................................................. 46
Deposits ............................................................... 6 Factory-loaded Film Types ..................................... 35
Dimensions ......................................................... 51 Fast Film Transport ................................................. 7
Display ............................................................... 52 FBAS Socket ........................................................ 20
Dark Bar ....................................................... 33 Feed Carriage ..................................................... 18
Decimals ....................................................... 31 Film Capacity ...................................................... 51
Dot ............................................................... 24 Film Channel ....................................................... 18
Error Messages .............................................. 63 Close ............................................................ 37
Normal ......................................................... 33 Open ............................................................ 37

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Film Core ..................................................... 18, 51 Frame Rates ........................................................ 23
Diameters ...................................................... 51 Fixing ........................................................... 33
Film Format ......................................................... 51 NTSC-Video Camera ...................................... 31
Film Gate Format Mask Exchanging ....................... 13 PAL-Video Camera .......................................... 30
Film Gate Mask Set .............................................. 13 Selecting ....................................................... 33
Film Key .................................. 18, 21, 24, 29, 37 Standard 50 Hz Version .................................. 23
Film Loop ............................................................ 18 Standard 60 Hz Version .................................. 23
Automatic ...................................................... 18 with PAL/NTSC Video ..................................... 31
Film Plate ............................................................ 18 with PAL/NTSC Video Display ......................... 31
Film Rolls ............................................................ 18 Frame Rates Selection .......................................... 38
Film Track ........................................................... 46 50 Hz Projector ............................................. 34
Film Type Selecting .............................................. 35 Frameline Adjustment ........................................... 52
Film Types Factory-loaded ..................................... 35 Fuses
Filmcore Size ...................................................... 35 Primary Circuit ............................................... 49
Filmgate ............................................................. 51 Fuses Primary Circuit ............................................ 49
Focus ................................................................. 22
Knob ............................................................ 22 G
Focussing ............................................................ 52
Format Mask Glue Residues ....................................................... 6
Inserting ........................................................ 13
Removing ...................................................... 14
Frame Line .......................................................... 21
Frame Line Adjustment .......................................... 37
Frame Line Shifting............................................... 42

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H

H/V Resolution .................................................... 52 Inside Winding .................................................... 18

Highspeed Shuttle ................................................ 23 Installation ............................................................ 9
Highspeed Winding ............................................. 42 Integration of Control Commands .......................... 53
HTI Lamp ............................................................ 51 Interfaces ............................................................ 79
Average Life .................................................. 17 Biphase......................................................... 44
Ignition .................................................. 17, 39 Cable ........................................................... 12
Replacing ...................................................... 80 Ext. Synchro .................................................. 43
Runup Time .................................................... 17 LTC ............................................................... 44
Spare Lamp ................................................... 17 Serial ..................................................... 43, 53
Switching Off ................................................ 17 Timecode ...................................................... 44
Switching On................................................. 17 IR-Receiver .......................................................... 15
Working Temperature ..................................... 17 IR-Remote Control ......................................... 15, 41
IR-Transmitter ....................................................... 15
I
K
IEC ...................................................................... 5
Ignition Key
HTI Lamp ....................................................... 17 FILM .................................. 18, 21, 24, 29, 37
Image Position ..................................................... 22 LAMP ..................................................... 17, 39
Lever ............................................................ 40 MODE ............................................. 23, 29, 38
Image Processing Computer .................................. 20 RESET .................................................... 29, 39
Image Steadiness ................................................. 51 Knob
Evaluation ..................................................... 26 FOCUS .................................................. 22, 40
Infrared Remote Control ................................. 15, 41 Master Control ........................... 21, 23, 24, 36
Initial Operation .................................................. 11 VIDEO ................................................... 19, 40

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L

Lamp .................................................................. 51 Mode

Cooling Fan .................................................. 10 Cine ............................................................. 32
Cover ........................................................... 45 Pulldown ....................................................... 32
Lamp Key .................................................... 17, 39 Telecine ......................................................... 32
Lens ................................................................... 51 Mode 1 ....................................................... 33, 38
Cleaning ....................................................... 47 Mode 2 ....................................................... 33, 38
Lever Image Position............................................. 40 Mode 3 ....................................................... 34, 38
Loop Box ............................................................ 46 Mode 4 ....................................................... 35, 38
Loop Forming ...................................................... 27 Mode Key .............................................. 23, 29, 38
LTC .................................................................... 44 Monitor .............................................................. 20
Monitor Socket .................................................... 20
M
N
Main Fuses ......................................................... 48
Main Power Socket .............................................. 48 Negative Film ...................................................... 18
Mains Switch ............................................... 16, 36 Negative Perforation ............................................ 27
Masking Normal Display View ........................................... 33
Setup ............................................................ 33 Normal Mode ..................................................... 43
Video .................................................... 38, 52 Normal Viewing Mode ......................................... 38
Master Control Knob ................. 17, 21, 23, 24, 36 Notes, important .................................................... 6
Mirror ......................................................... 12, 19 NTSC-Video Camera ..................................... 19, 31
Cleaning ....................................................... 47
Mirror Setting Knob ............................................. 12

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O

Operation Projection Case ..................................................... 9

Single Frame ................................................. 24 Projection Formats ............................................... 13
Operation Conditions ........................................... 51 Projection Height
Operation Modes ................................................ 32 Adjusting ............................................... 22, 52
Optics Cover ....................................................... 46 Projection Lamp ................................................... 51
Output Video ...................................................... 52 Projection Rates ................................................... 51
Outside Winding ................................................. 18 Pull Down Mode ................................ 8, 32, 34, 42

P R

Packing Straps ...................................................... 9 Remote Control

PAL Video Camera ........................................ 19, 30 Frame Line Shifting ......................................... 42
Parameter ........................................................... 53 Highspeed Winding ....................................... 42
PC Connection .................................................... 53 Single Frame ................................................. 42
Perfotape Player .................................................. 12 Start ............................................................. 41
Picture Steadiness, poor ......................................... 6 Stop/Still Projection ........................................ 42
Pixels ................................................................. 52 Reset Key ..................................................... 29, 39
Positive Film ........................................................ 18 Residues ........................................................ 6, 46
Positive Perforation .............................................. 27 Revolving Shutter ................................................. 30
Power Consumption ............................................. 52 Rewinding High Speed ........................................... 7
Power Supply ...................................................... 51 Runout ................................................................ 25
Product Identification .............................................. 6 Runup Time HTI Lamp ........................................... 17
Projection
Sprocket ........................................................ 26
Stop/Still ....................................................... 42

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S

S-VHS Socket ...................................................... 20 Shutter Synchronization ........................................ 43

S/N Ratio ........................................................... 52 Shuttle ................................................................ 23
Safety Label ........................................................ 48 Single Frame ....................................................... 42
Safety Screw ................................................ 11, 48 Single Frame Left ................................................. 37
Safety Specifications Single Frame Operation ....................................... 24
Attention ......................................................... 5 IR-Control ...................................................... 24
Caution ........................................................... 5 left ................................................................ 24
Note ............................................................... 5 right ............................................................. 24
Scanning Area .................................................... 52 Single Frame Right ............................................... 37
Scanning System ................................................. 52 Slide Switch ................................................. 12, 19
Screws Video ........................................................... 12
paint secured ................................................... 6 Slide Switch Video ............................................... 40
Selection Knob .................................................... 19 Socket
Serial Interface ............................................. 43, 53 S-VHS ........................................................... 20
Service ............................................................... 68 Y/C .............................................................. 20
Service Instructions ............................................... 80 Socket Main Power .............................................. 48
Setting Knob ....................................................... 12 Solvents ................................................................ 6
Mirror ........................................................... 12 Sound Synchronization ........................................... 8
Setting Values ...................................................... 53 Spare Lamp ........................................................ 17
Setup Masking .................................................... 33 Speed ................................................................ 23
Setup Speed ....................................................... 34 Setup ............................................................ 34
Shipping ............................................................... 9 Sprocket
Shipping Case ...................................................... 9 Quality ......................................................... 26
Shipping Safety Measures .................................... 11 Sprocket Projection .............................................. 26
Shipping Safety Screw ......................................... 11 Stapled Film ........................................................ 18

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Start U
with Remote Control ....................................... 41
Steadiness Unit Configuration ............................................... 38
Poor Picture ..................................................... 6 Unpacking ............................................................ 9
Stop/Still Projection ............................................. 42
Switch Video Slide ............................................... 19 V
Symbols
Explanation ..................................................... 6 Ventilation ............................................................. 6
Sync Signals ......................................................... 7 Versions of LOCPRO 35 ......................................... 8
Synchronization .......................................... 7, 8, 44 Video ................................................................. 12
DAT-Recorder ................................................... 7 Camera ................................................. 19, 52
Perfotape Player ........................................ 7, 44 Camera H/V Resolution .................................. 52
Shutter .......................................................... 43 Camera NTSC ........................................ 19, 31
Video ........................................................... 30 Camera PAL ........................................... 19, 30
Camera Starting Operation ............................. 19
T Camera Synchronization ................................. 52
Image Masking .............................................. 29
Telecine Mode ............................ 8, 32, 34, 41, 43 Knob ............................................................ 40
Temperature, differents ........................................... 9 Masking ................................................. 38, 52
Timecode ............................................................ 44 Masking the Video Images .............................. 29
Signal ........................................................... 44 On/Off Switching .......................................... 12
Transfer .............................................................. 44 Operation ..................................................... 30
Starting ......................................................... 44 Operation Switching On/Off ........................... 30
Trouble-Shooting .................................................. 55 Output ................................................... 20, 52
TV Symbol ................................................... 12, 19 Printer ........................................................... 20
TV-Monitor .......................................................... 12 Recorder ....................................................... 20
Recorder Socket ............................................. 20

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S/N Ratio ..................................................... 52
Slide Switch ...................................... 12, 19, 40
Sockets ......................................................... 20
Synchronization ............................................. 30
Video Selection Knob ........................................... 19
Video-Option ...................................................... 12
Viewing Mode
Normal ......................................................... 38

Wall Projection ............................................... 9, 51

Distance ........................................................ 21
Warnings ............................................................. 5
Weight ............................................................... 51
Winding
automatic Direction Recognition ......................... 7
Direction ....................................................... 18
Inside ........................................................... 18
Outside ......................................................... 18
Working Temperature of HTI Lamp ......................... 17

Y/C Socket ......................................................... 20

Y/C-Cable .......................................................... 12

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 Annex: Interfaces
Annex Interfaces 1
9
X Ext. Sync. Interface
2
X
X
X2 DB 15
10 X
3 X2-3
F-ext.
Serial Interface 11 X
4 FIP
X1 DB 25 12 1k
470

5 FOP
100
13 X
1 6
X
14 14 FON
X X
2 7
RXD GND
15 15
X X1M
3 8 100 n
TXD X FIP = Frequency Input positiv
16
X
4 Protecting Earth FOP= Frequency Output positiv
CTS
17
X Bridge for LOCPRO 35 Potential FON= Frequency Output negativ
5
RTS
18
X
6
X
19
X
7
GND
20
8
X
+ 24 V
A/B u. LTC-Interface
X
21 1k +15 V 1 100 X3 DB 9
9 6 X3ON
X
22 2
X GND
10 7
X 100
23 3 BOP
1k - 15 V 1k +5V
11 8
X 100
24 4 AOP
X 1k +5V
12 9
X 100
25 5
1k +5V 1k +5V LTCOP
13
X

Bridge for LOCPRO 35 Potential BOP = Canal B Output Positiv

AOP = Canal A Output Poistiv
LTCON = Timecode Output Positiv

X3ON = Output Negativ

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Service Instructions
Service Instructions
Service work only by instructed personnel!
Caution: Danger of injury!
Before replacing of lamp allow approx.
snap locks lamp cover 2 minutes for cooling.

Note: Cooling blower is only active when projector is

switched on.

1) Disconnect LOCPRO 35 completely from mains.

2) Remove lamp hood.

Caution: Danger of injury

After operation the metal plate hood covering
of the lamp housing is hot. To avoid burns
allow for cooling.

3) Open fixing screw of safety locking bar on plate hood

➪ photo with hex. Wrench 3 mm until safety locking
bar can be twisted by 90°. Swing away the plate
hood which covers the lamp housing.

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 Service Instructions
4) Depress both locking brackets on plug ➪ photo and
pull off plug ➪ photo.
locking bar
5) Unhinge both spring levers ➪ photo.

Attention: To avoid fingersprints HTI lamp

should only be touched with appropriate gloves.
plate hood locking
6) Pull out defective HTI lamp upwards screw

7) Insert new HTI lamp (Id.No. M5.81802.0) so that it

snaps-in with its twist protector at the bottom right and
sits flat on the lamp carrier (within the four centering
pins).
spring levers
8) Arrest on catch with both spring levers ➪ photo.

9) Hold one hand against the plug plate and plug in the
plug with the other hand until the catch snaps in. HTI-lampe

10)Close plate hood, twist safety locking bar in locking

position and screw on. Attach lamp hood and arrest
snap locks.
locking brackets
twist protector

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