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James N. Savage 3
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Washington, DC
Registered: Jul 2003


 - posted August 06, 2003 02:47 PM      Profile for James N. Savage 3     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
For stereo films, or films with two-track sound, I use the Sankyo ST-800. I have noticed though, that the sound on track 2 has only about half the volume and quality of track 1. I have tried it through both the projector speakers and also a separate amp unit, and its the same problem. I usually end up using the projector's mix option, which sends both tracks through both outputs or speakers. That will at least send quality sound through both sides of the screen (although its not true stereo).

I was just wondering if anyone else out there uses this type of projector and if similar or other problems have occurred.

Other than this, the Sankyo plays very well. It is tempermental, but, like most projectors, once we learn all of the little "ticks", we can usually find a way to correct or work around them. I guess that's one of the great things about this hobby- the challenge of getting that perfect show on the screen. And once thats achieved, you've really accomplished something.

Oops. I'm rambling again. Nick.

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Mike Peckham
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From: West Sussex, UK.
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted August 07, 2003 03:19 AM      Profile for Mike Peckham   Email Mike Peckham   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hello James

I also have a Sankyo Stereo 800 and I think they are great machines, Sankyos don't get the credit they deserve. They tend to be bristling with features, kind to films and well put together.

I haven't sufferred the problem you describe, I suppose it could be one of a number of things starting from a slight misalignment of the sound head or an emulsion or fluff build up in the film path area around the sound head causing the film to run fractionaly off centre. Or a build up of crud on the head, these heads aren't the easiest to get to to clean properly. Or it coud be an electrical problem within the amplifier. I would hope it's one of the first problems because they are usually easily resolved with a good fiddle!

Best of luck.

Mike.

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Kevin Faulkner
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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted August 07, 2003 03:36 PM      Profile for Kevin Faulkner         Edit/Delete Post 
Another possible cause is that the head needs demagnetising. I agree with Mike's list of do's but do remember this last option.

Kevin.

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