Re: Stereo Clubs

[P3D <BD3D@xxxxxxxxxx>]

George T. recently wrote:
>>A few more interesting TDC accessories that I have acquired:
>>- Long flexible cables that allow you to change the 3 controls from
a
>>different location (can be placed in the side or back of the
projector
>>or be given to people in the audience to handle the controls)

>It was described to me as "3 heavy duty (electric drill flexible
>set of 3 mechanical adapters about 40 inch long each...

I rigged my TDC similarly, using cable controls from an OLD car radio
(radio sat on floor; controls clamped to steering column) for vert &
horiz. adjustments, like this guy, swung around to the back of the
projector for my use  (many of my slides are *not* projection
mounted).  40 inches closer is still not nearly close enough to the
screen to focus a TDC with 5" lenses (20 feet + for 50" screen)as
sharply as I like.  I cannibalized an old Carousel for its motorized
focus module, which I attached to the TDC with a rubber boot over
both focus knobs (knob comes with Carousel unit) With a long wire and
a switch scavenged from a Chrysler power window, I can now have
someone focus from as close to the screen as I want.  Result is fast,
razor-sharp focussing and no yelling back and forth (the TDC creates
a minor windstorm when that fan kicks on, hard to hear comments ).

>I have seen something similar being used in the Chicago stereo club
in
>1988.  The projectionist only fed the slides in and out.  Three
members
>of the club were given each of the controls and are responsible for
>the adjustments.  (CSCC, is this still the way you do it???)

They were using this method in May of 1995, when I last visited.

>As we have discussed in the past, this is a matter of philosophy.
>I think that only the focus needs to be changed in a stereo
>projection.  The projectionist can easily adjust the focus.
>Certain people believe that all three controls need to be adjusted.
>This cable serves those people.

>The previous owner used these cables as he was running his TDC 716
>projector from the back.  He made special adapter to hold all three
>controls in a row.  He must have been really quick in adjustments.
>Having seen some of his slides, I can tell you that he needed all
>three controls (lousy mounting!)

Hey, this guy sounds a lot like me!

>George Themelis

Best regards,
Bill Davis
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