Installation manual

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

The following is a generic procedure intended to supplement the standard DTS-6/-6D Installation

Manual.

Timecode Reader Installation

• If both 35mm and 70mm readers are to be used on the same bracket, connect the proper

breakaway plate to each reader as shown in Figure 7. Keep spacers attached to the

readers and keep them as a set once projector alignments are made.

• Position the appropriate DTS mounting bracket on the same bolt pattern as the reel arm

and bolt securely in place.

• Install the Timecode Reader onto the DTS mounting bracket and bolt into place with

supplied hardware.

• Reinstall the reel arm on the top bolt pattern of the DTS mounting bracket.

• Using film, align the mounting bracket and the reel arm so that the film path through the

reader and to the projector is correct.

For 70mm -- 35mm reader used at the same projector

- Start by mounting the 70mm reader (with its breakaway plate attached) to the bracket.

Use 70mm film to align reader. Once aligned, tighten bracket screws. Loosen the

thumbscrew on the breakaway plate so that the 70mm reader detaches from the bracket.

- Now attach the 35mm reader (with its breakaway plate attached) to the bracket. Use

35mm film to be sure the alignment path is correct -- no corrections should be

necessary. The principle is to have one alignment for both readers so that no projector

adjustments are needed when the readers are exchanged.

• The DTS timecode reader MUST have a straight film path (no angles or twists) and at

least a small amount of tension. The auxiliary flanged roller on the timecode reader head

is used to avoid film “walk out” and helps to stabilize the film. Additional guide rollers

or adding a second auxiliary roller may be installed to ensure proper film tension - most

critical on platter systems.

• Connect the 9-pin timecode cable(s) to the DTS player(s) or failsafe board, if used.

• Two projector (change-over) theaters

The readers must be placed at the same location on each projector. The offset value must

be the same for the movie to play in sync at both projectors.