Are the batteries inserted properly? Use new batteries, insert them in the correct direction, and make sure they are the right type.

The light is produced by an ultra-bright 1 W white LED powered by three AA batteries. It has low power consumption and displays white very clearly. The brightness is different in quality from a large projector with an AC power supply, so the room should be as dark as possible.

Stop on a bright, clear frame and bring it into focus. Hold the front ring of the projection lens and rotate it to move the lens in and out until you can see the image sharply.

Be sure to leave the top section of film a little loose when setting the film in place. (See 1-2 in the instruction manual.)
If the film is tight, the image will not settle down.

Check that the tabs on the part that holds the film down are firmly catching the film perforations.

Is the film you are using Single 8 or Super 8?
If it is Double 8, it will not feed properly unless you change a few parts.
Change three parts to the Double 8 versions. (See 4-1.2.3.4 in the instruction manual.)

Adjust the framing knob until the image is framed correctly. (See 2-4 in the instruction manual.)

The empty reel we supply is a small 7.5 cm-diameter reel (for 50 feet). If you have larger reels, you can use them up to a size of about 9.3 cm (for 100 feet). If your edited film is longer than 100 feet, you will need to cut it into shorter segments.

There is a mistake in Figure 2-5 in the instruction manual. We apologize for that. When rewinding, set film on the reel so that the perforations (the holes in the film) are toward you. Note that even if the film is rewound backwards, it will project fine on this projector.

It is difficult to feed film that is bent at the front or bends toward the light source in. If the film is curled, try curling the tip slightly toward the front (toward the lens).

Make sure there is enough play in the film between the sprockets and the lens. If the film is too tight, the frame will be unstable, creating blur. Frames can also skip on film that has hardened after long years in storage. (The projector is shipped set up for single 8 or super 8. If you have double 8 film, change out the necessary parts.)

If cellophane tape is used, frames skip in an edited section. Use special splicing tape to make sure frames feed properly.

There may be wrinkles in the tape you used or bits sticking out from the sides of the film that are catching. If something like this is happening, remove the tape and redo the edits.

The rewind reel axis can be put at different angles depending on reel size. Belt tension is lower at the bottom position, so put the axle at the upper position if you are using the provided rewind reel. If you are regularly using the reel at the bottom position, replace the belt with a smaller rubber band (No. 14) to keep it steady.

You cannot change the film while the projector is running. Run the film to the end, then rewind it onto the rewind reel. If you need to remove the film partway through due to film problems, remove the four front screws holding the frame border in place and remove the film.

Check the orientation and type of the batteries. The LED may also stop emitting light if the voltage from a rechargeable batteries, such as NiCd batteries, is too low.

The adhesive on edited areas of old films can weaken and break. Align the broken ends of the film with the film editing tool and redo the splices with splicing tape.

If something is stuck somewhere on the film travel path, it can scratch the film. Remove dirt and dust before projecting films.

The film is traveling the wrong path. Rewind it on a different reel and then project it.

The projector uses an ultra-bright white LED as its light source. Since it is not as hot as a light bulb, the film will not be damaged by the heat if you stop the film while projecting.