Wyko Remote Control Filmslide Projector

Wyko Remote Control Filmslide Projector

Projector

Wyko Remote Control Filmslide Projector

ca 1926
Metal, plastic, and glass
DescriptionBlack, vaulted, electric driven, 35mm film strip projector with 2 inch lens, 200 watt lamp in black plastic case.
Inscriptions Typed in black on instruction sheet: INSTRUCTIONS For Operating the Wyko Remote Control Filmslide Projector 1 Connect the plug to any light socket, connect both wires to projector. Stand as in Fig.1. 2 Remove the filmslide roll from the small can and hold it so that center of film pulls out in anti-clock wise direction- 3 Insert roll in container on top of projector, extended portion first; pull extended portion from center of roll and place over sprocket. 4 Swing the lens mount back into position and insert the loose end of the film inthe automatic take-up. 5 Turn on the light and focus y turning the lens until the picture is clear on the wall or screen. 6 Frame by pulling sprocket out and turning until the full picture is on the screen. Projector may be tilted by loosening knurled screw on lever near counterweight; tilt to proper angle and tighten screw- 7 Operate by merely pressing the hand lever or the switch for remote control. Do not hold switch down. 8 By pulling the film stripper (Fig. Viii), the filmslide is removed all ready to replace in container or to be used again. No rewinding by hand. 9 All projectors are set for use on A.C. current when shipped. If you use D.C. throw the switch back of the automatic take-up to the opposite position. WYKO PROJECTOR CORPORATION 130 W. 46th Street, New York, N.Y.

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