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Posted by Paul Mason (Member # 4015) on November 30, 2014, 01:05 PM:
Hi Everyone,
Has anyone have experience of a Viewlex 1600 16mm projector? Do they provide a good picture and sound? How well made are they? I believe they are similar to the late 1960s RCA 1600. Many thanks.
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on November 30, 2014, 02:04 PM:
I have an RCA 1600 (without the auto-load attachment). The sound is very good, and it uses the 1000 watt lamps that the Bell & Howell 642-652 models use, i.e., the A1/207 or the smaller quartz A1/242.
It does use an unusual exciter lamp. the BTD (7 Volt, .15 Amp), these I had to buy from the US.
As you, say, I assume that the same model became the Viewlex.
They seem to be quite acceptably made, but nothing to shout about!
Posted by Paul Mason (Member # 4015) on November 30, 2014, 02:14 PM:
Thanks for your kind reply Maurice.
The RCA 1600 seems to have been surprisingly light at 30lb (13.5kg). The Viewlex had a low voltage lamp so I assume is slightly heavier
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on November 30, 2014, 02:45 PM:
The RCA 1600 is a true single case projector with built-in speaker. Using a mains voltage lamp there's no large transformer, and as the amplifier is transistorised this, no doubt, keeps the weight down.
The 7 volt exciter lamp is probably due to the requirements of the transistorised amp.
Posted by Paul Mason (Member # 4015) on December 01, 2014, 06:23 AM:
According to the service manual on the ACOFS website the Viewlex uses a BAK 4V exciter lamp. Is this the G/29? Does your RCA have two or three claw teeth? Thanks.
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 01, 2014, 06:38 AM:
The BAK is a G/47. 4 volts / 3 watts.
Regarding the claw, I'll get the projector out and come back later to report.
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 01, 2014, 02:46 PM:
The RCA 1600 has a twin-claw.
Posted by Paul Mason (Member # 4015) on December 02, 2014, 06:50 AM:
Thank you Maurice. Best Wishes.
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