[photo-3d] Slide Separation Problem with TDC Project-or-View

[aknecht@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi all,

I just bought a TDC Project-or-View. Everything appears to work and 
looks to be in good shape except for the slide stereo separation 
mechanism. When turning the knob from side to side, I am not seeing 
any lateral movement (convergence) at all. Without the polarized 
glasses, I see two slides with a one inch border between them. I also 
notice that part of the left side of the left image is hidden and 
part of the right side of the right image is hidden even though the 
metal slide mechanism shows that the slide is in proper position 
(each slide is completely in its "window frame") and I also know that 
it is pushed in all the way to the left within the slide mechanism 
housing.

How much visible convergence should I be able  to obtain when testing 
the mechanism without using the polarized glasses, of course? Should 
the slides be almost overlapping each other or should they actually 
be not overlapped at all?

How hard is it to adjust or repair the stereo separation mechanism 
without affecting any of the other adjustments?

Is it normal for slide viewing in this machine to has less than ideal 
illumination?

Sorry for all the questions, but I am so anxious to use this new toy.

BTW: The projector didnot have its original handled-storage case, but 
it was sent to me in an old IBM zippered case that has a pull strap 
with wheels! I believe it was originally for an older IBM desktop 
computer but the material used and its zipper is the type used in ski 
jackets and newer carry-on luggage . This type of case fits 
beautifully to house/store this projector/viewer and has plently of 
firmness and padding to secure the projector/viewer and all of its 
accessories. If anyone has this kind of machine but no box, check out 
a pawn shop or thrift shop for this type of bag/container. 

Thanks,

Flextone


 

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