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Author Topic: Strong switcher and high lite 2. Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 07-16-2004 12:39 AM                     Were is the current adjustment on this power supply. i look all over, were is it hiding.  |  IP: Logged Mike Pennell Expert Film Handler Posts: 150 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Apr 2003 posted 07-16-2004 01:38 AM                     There is usually a remote potentiometer that comes out of the switcher via a 15pin "computer" plug/harness. Locate where the wires come out of the switcher on the right and follow the wire that has the "computer" plug. The other end is pretty small and easy to overlook. You just need a screwdriver to make the adjustment. Clockwise increases. Its usually mounted near the lamphours  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 07-16-2004 01:42 AM                     It is on the console, not on the power supply. There is a potentiometer on the operator side of the console, below the hour meter and indicator lights. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver and turn clockwise to increase current, CCW to decrease. It is item 10 in the diagram on page 2 of the manual.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 07-16-2004 03:07 AM                     IT should also be noted that most have two potentiometers. One is inside the power supply, lift up the black plugs on the top to get to it, this is the coarse adjuster. the fine adjuster plugs in and should be right behind the operator side door.  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 07-16-2004 07:47 AM                        quote: Ken Lackner It is on the console, not on the power supply. There is a potentiometer on the operator side of the console, below the hour meter and indicator lights. And where do you think the cable on the potentiometer goes? Chris and Mike are right: if you have one of the older black switchers, the 2 (fine and coarse) are under the lid of the compartment where the automation and DC cables are connected. You don't have to take the lid off, to access the pots you just have to peel the 2 round rubber covers off. The newer switchers which are grey-green only have the one which connects to the termination panel with the 15pin. That panel is often hidden under a lid too, but the new ones only have 1 panel for everything, so you won't have to look for long.  |  IP: Logged Rick Long Jr Expert Film Handler Posts: 211 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Jul 2000 posted 07-17-2004 10:56 AM                     If your console has one of those stupid "constant illumination" devices, the current controls (one for flat, one for scope) are located on the controller board, which is usually located behind the non-op side lower door. Small blue trimpots.  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 07-17-2004 11:48 AM                     I know the pot is connected to the switcher. I was simply pointing out that it is located on the console, in case he was looking for it on the switcher.  |  IP: Logged Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 07-17-2004 05:11 PM                     thanks Ken, and yes it right there on the console, in front of your face.  |  IP: Logged

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