Panamorph DCR-S3-ST Direct Attach Cinema Format Conversion Lens Installation Guide
- June 11, 2024
- Panamorph
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DCR-S3-ST Direct Attach Cinema Format Conversion Lens
Installation Guide
(Phillips #2 screwdriver required)
For use only with the Sony VPL-XW5000ES projector in ceiling-mounted
orientation
Specifications: 6.3” (160mm) diam x 5.2” (132mm) depth. 2 lbs (0.9 kg).
Allow 4” (102mm) in front of projector for installation. See back page for
warranty.
IMPORTANT THEATER GUIDANCE
- Projection screen should have a minimum 2.5” screen border and in the 2.25:1 aspect ratio for multimedia content. A 2.4:1 screen may also be used for primarily 2.4:1 content with optical zoom adjustments or cropping for 16:9 content.
- Projector lens center should be between 4” below and 12” above the top edge of the screen surface (about +3 to +5 inches is ideal) and horizontally centered on the screen +/- 3 inches.
See the www.panamorph.com for compatible throw distances, screen sizes and projector viewing mode settings.
DCR-S3-ST/SST Installation Steps
- INSTALL THE LENS RETAINER. Remove the two front assembly screws and remove the retainer. Adjust the projector lens shift to vertically and horizontally center the projector lens. Squeeze the retainer and work it into the projector opening to nest with the inside rim of the projector housing with prongs toward the ceiling and the top ridge aligned with the projector top-front rib. Tighten the three retainer screws just enough to prevent rotation.
- PREPARE THE PROJECTOR. Adjust the projector roll, tilt and/or yaw so the projector test pattern lines are square to the screen edges. Adjust the zoom and vertical lens shift so the test pattern is centered and fits the screen height. Now show a 2.4:1 movie instead of the test pattern. Set the Sony anamorphic lens menu setting to 1.32x for a 2.25:1 screen or 1.24x for a 2.4:1 screen. Set the Sony Aspect button on the remote to V-Stretch.
- INSTALL THE DCR LENS. After removing the rear DCR lens cover, install the DCR lens/mount assembly over the retainer prongs. Insert and tighten the two assembly screws to secure ( do not over tighten). Remove the front protective film.
- ADJUSTMENTS. Tilt the DCR lens in its mount to make any residual image top curvature the same but opposite that at the bottom. Make final adjustments to projector zoom and vertical lens shift to produce the best fit of the image to the screen. Lock the DCR lens tilt by tightening the single Phillips tilt lock screw (do not over tighten). As desired you may want to adjust the panel alignment in the projector (see Sony instruction manual).
- DECIDE HOW TO WATCH OTHER CONTENT. Use the Sony “Aspect” button to select Squeeze (anamorphic to 1.24x) to watch 16:9 content (including menus) in the screen center, or Normal to stretch 16:9 content to fill the entire screen width. On a 2.4:1 screen zoom down the image to avoid cropping the top and bottom. Use V-Stretch with 1.24x for 2.0:1-2.2:1 content.
ABOUT GEOMETRIC DISTORTION. Anamorphic horizontal expansion lenses create a slight “pincushion” shaped curvature especially at the edges of the image. The amount of this distortion decreases as the projection distance is increased for a given screen size. See the Image Geometry estimator in the Lens Selector at www.panamorph.com for approximate distortion to expect. Masking the edges of the image by the screen border makes this distortion much less noticeable especially for dramatic content.
CLEANING
Small amounts of dust and wipe marks are very noticeable on lens surfaces with a high brightness projection beam but typically will not impact the image as much as damage from excessive cleaning in pursuit of a “perfect” optical surface. Occasionally blowing off the lens surfaces with clean air is the best way to keep long term performance. If there is any excessive residue or build- up then it is recommended that you clean the optics with professional lens cleaning supplies such as from a camera store while the lens is in front of the lit beam of the projector. This will allow you to quickly see if the cleaning process is causing any damage.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Panamorph, Inc. warrants this product against any change in performance or
functionality for a period of twenty-four months from our ship date. During
this period, a unit may be repaired or replaced, at the discretion of
Panamorph, Inc., by returning it in its original packaging with a copy of your
receipt. This warranty does not cover damage resultant from lack of prudent
care, accident or misuse (including use with other products in ways not
intended); any cosmetic damage not reported within 15 days of purchase; or any
performance change caused by the environment in which it is used. All damages
are limited to the cost of the product. This warranty is not transferable.
See www.panamorph.com for projector viewing mode
settings with illustrations for various content when using either a 2.4:1 or
2.25:1 screen.
www.panamorph.com
US Patent 11635676. Other US and international patents pending.
DCR-S3 Installation Guide Version 1.1
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