Projector [Chinon Sound 8000]
Maker and role
Chinon International Corporation, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1974
Object detail
Accession number
1998.8
Production period
Description
Ciné projector Chinon Sound 8000 - portable Super 8mm projector with sound. 130/250 volts. Black case with power cord. Case has a handle on top. Lens is affixed to right side of unit. Lower right side of unit has a switch board that controls volume, sound, recording, aux, microphone jack and power. There are grates on both sides, the right is for sound, the left is for ventilation.
Marks
CHINON 80UND 8000 Maker's Mark
Chinon international corp/ volts 130 220/ 240 250V/ watts 180w/ ~ 50 - 60 Hz/ LAMP 12v 100w/ AMP. (Rated Power) 8 Ω 1.5w/ Ser. No. 110200/ made in Japan Label
Chinon international corp/ volts 130 220/ 240 250V/ watts 180w/ ~ 50 - 60 Hz/ LAMP 12v 100w/ AMP. (Rated Power) 8 Ω 1.5w/ Ser. No. 110200/ made in Japan Label
Credit Line
Chinon International Corporation. Circa 1974. Projector [Chinon Sound 8000], 1998.8. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thank you for your comment Harold, this record has now been updated.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 3 years ago.
Its a super 8 not a 16mm
- Harold Whelan posted 3 years ago.