Navitar 10K User manual

Navitar 10K
High Intensity Slide Projector
NAVITAR, Inc., 200 Commerce Drive, Rochester, New York 14623 USA
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Warning ................................................................................................... 3
Introduction.............................................................................................. 4
System Diagrams ..................................................................................... 5
Available Models..................................................................................... 6
Operation ................................................................................................ 7
Maintenance and Care............................................................................ 8
Projection Lenses ..................................................................................... 9
Slide Tray Use ....................................................................................... 10
Display Functions ................................................................................... 11
Installing a New Lamp ........................................................................... 14
Slide Recommendations ......................................................................... 17
RS-232 Specifications ............................................................................. 18
Warranty................................................................................................ 19
Table of Contents

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Warning
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ATTENTION:HTI-LAMPSAREMETALHALIDELAMPSWHICHBUILD-UPHIGH
PRESSURE WHILE IN USE. THEY CAN EASILY BURSTWHILE HOT.
While in use, the lamps emit an intensive ultra-violet ray, which can be extremely
dangerous for eyes and skin. LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT BEAM CAN
CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RETINA. AVOID LOOKING DIRECTLY
INTO THE LIGHT BEAM.
ALWAYSALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE HANDLING.
WhendisposingofHTI-lamps, handle with caretopreventinjury.
Ifyouhave any questions, pleasecallNavitarat1-800-828-6778.

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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulationsandthankyou for purchasing your new SUPERNOVA10Khigh-
intensityprojector.
Navitar'snew10Khigh-intensityslideprojectoristhelatestadvanceindigital
technology.This projector modeluses metalhalidelamptechnologycoupledwith
digitalelectronicstechnologyformaximum performance.
TheNavitar10Kis designed for high-endconferencesormeetings in large auditori-
ums,lecturehallsandconventions. Itprovidesfull RS-232 operation, random slide
accesscompatibility,andenhancedcornerillumination.
The 10K is available in a standard model or a dissolve model with eitherAVLor
Datatoncompatibility.
Usage, Building and Functional Principles
Navitar’s SUPERNOVA10K is a very strong projector which can project 10 to 20
timesmorelightthan"regular"halogenprojectors.Inordertoreceivethishighlight
outputtheSUPERNOVA10K uses a strong HTI-metalhalidelampwith power
supply and suitable cooling for the slides. Do not look into the light while the
projector is in operation!
The SUPERNOVA10K is durable and built under the latest technical findings to
insurehighreliabilityoftheprojector.
When designing the SUPEROVA10K a new integrated concept was used for the
first time in its class. The result was a professional designed casing made com-
pletely out of metal.
TheSUPERNOVA10KDigitalandthe SUPERNOVA10K-DMalsohavemechani-
calfadinginstallationswithbuilt-indigitalcontrol-electronics. These devices for
fadingarenecessarybecausethe HTI-metal halide lamp cannot be dimmed.Due
to the precise control, the fading can be performed so well that it is difficult to
detectanydifferencewhencompared to fading with dimmable lamps.
Please observe that the SUPERNOVA10K has to be grounded. Navitar is not
responsibleforanydamagesthatresultfromincorrectuse.Carefullyreadthis
manualforinstructionsontheproperuseofyourprojector.

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System Diagrams
Front View
RearView
Tray
AdjustmentNose
forTray
AdjustableLeg
AdjustableLeg
AdjustableLeg
ProjectorBody
Lens
Tray
Adjustment
Nosefor Tray
LEDs
Buttons
Fan
RS-232Input
RemoteControl
PowerConnection
SlotforModules

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Available Models
NavitarSUPERNOVA 10KAvailable Models
Inordertomeetallrequirementsof the professional market, the SUPERNOVA10K
isavailablein two differentversions.
SUPERNOVA10K Digital
Thisprojectorcanbeusedforsingleprojectionsorfadedprojections.Whenusing
afading-control-unittheSUPERNOVA10Kautomaticallyrecognizesthetypeof
control-unitusedandthefadingresultsare optimized electronically.
SUPERNOVA10K-DM (Dissolve Model)
TheSUPERNOVA10K-DMhasthesamespecificationsas the above-mentioned
SUPERNOVA10KDigitalwiththeaddition ofabuilt-in dissolvefeature.The10K-DM
(dissolvemodel)isavailablewitheitherAVLor Datatoncompatibility.

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Operation
Operating and Turning Off the 10K Projector
1. Plugtheunit in to the correct fixture. The softwareversion of the device will
show up on the display panel for about 5 seconds. Now the projector is in the
Stand-by-mode which is confirmed by a red LED next to the On/Off button.
2. Press the On/Off button for one second to put the projector in operating mode.
On the display you will see the current slide number in the slot which was zero
after switching the projector on. You can easily adjust the Slide and Focus with
the + and - buttons. Please try the settings to get a feeling for the simple
functions of changing a slide and how to set the focus.
After starting the projector, the lamp should be on for approximately 5 minutes
beforetheprojectorcanbeswitchedoff.Ifyou do not observe this, the life-
duration of the lamp will be dramatically shorter. In order to avoid this, a small
safety feature is built into the projector:
During this 5 minutes period, a red LED on the control panel will blink. This
reminds you, that the projector cannot be turned off or on for 5 minutes.
3. Toturntheprojectoroff,please press the On/Offbuttonforonesecond.The
lamp will switch off and the projector will run for approximately 3 minutes in the
cooling mode. After the cooling period the projector will turn off automatically.
When turned off the projector automatically proceeds to the zero positions so
that the tray can be removed easily.
Proper Ventilation Goodventilationisabsolutelynecessaryfortheoperationoftheprojectorandthe
safetyoftheslides.Properventilationisobtainedwhentheprojectorgetssufficient
freshair through the ventilation openings on the side andinthe back of the projec-
tor. Do not block these ventilation openings. In rooms with high temperatures,
orinprojectioncabinets,air-conditioningis advisable.
Operating at a Tilt Angle
TheNavitarSUPERNOVA10Khas
adjustablelegsto allow for projection at
various locations. Theprojectorcanbe
set to an angle of up to 30°. To get a
largerangle,theprojectorlegscanbe
proppeduponpiecesof wood or other
sturdy material. You should observe that
the keystone correction is compensated
by moving the screen to a certain angle.
ATTENTION:
The 10K uses a metal halide lamp requiring a minimum burning time of at least 5 minutes. If you do not
observetheminimumburningtimethelife-durationofthe lamp will be considerably shortened. A
generaladviceistoignitethelamponlywhennecessarytoguaranteealonglife-durationforyourlamp.
Frequentignitionshortensthelife-duration of the lamp.

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Maintenance and Care
Maintenance and Care
Navitar’sSUPERNOVA10K projector is designed to be used for many years
without any major maintenance needs. Maintaining a clean air filter will help to
keep your projector working at its best.
Your projector’s air filter is located on the main part of the projector, on the left side.
It is used to take in air for proper ventilation. Depending on the dust and dirt found
inyourprojectionenvironment,theairfiltermight get clogged. The Navitar 10K
uses a filter fleece in the air filter, which can be easily vacuumed from the outside.
Inordertocleantheopticalsystemyou have to remove the cover of the projector.
Navitar recommends that only qualified service staff clean the optical system
to prevent damage.

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Projection Lenses
AvailableNavitar SlideProjection Lenses
The SUPERNOVA10K is equipped with a lens changing system. This enables the
usertochangetoadifferentfocallengthlenswithinafewseconds.Navitarrecom-
mendsthefollowingprojectionlensesfortheSUPERNOVA10K:
EachofthelensesaboveisahighqualityNavitarprojectionlensofferingexcellent
contrastandsuperiorbrightness,especiallywiththeHTI-lamp.Ifthefocallength
yourequire is not listed here, please contact Navitarfor further assistance.
How to Determine a Suitable Lens
Ingeneral,youwillusetheproportionbetweenthedistancefromtheprojectorto
the screen and the width of the projected image. This means when using a lens
size 3.4:1 the projector has to be 3.4 feet away to get a 1 foot wide projected
image.
Example:
Let us assume you would like to have a projected image of 26 feet in width and the
distance from your projector to the wall is 105 feet. Then you proceed as follows:
Distance / Width of Projected Image
105 feet / 26 feet = 4 feet
Therefore,youneedalenswithafocallengthof4.0:1.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsconcerningthecorrectlensforyourapplication,please
do not hesitate to call Navitar for assistance.
Focal Length
Zoom Slide Lenses mm Inches Speed
GNZ-2435 55-100 2.25-4 f/3.5
GNZ-2528-M 70-125 2.75-5 f/2.8
GNZ-4835 100-200 4-8 f/3.5
GNZ-150230-M 150-230 6-9 f/3.5
GNZ-200300-M 200-300 8-12 f/3.5

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Slide Tray Use
Rotary Slide Tray
TheSUPERNOVA10Kuses only rotaryslidetrays.The advantagesoftherotary
slide tray include its 80 slide capacity, slides are protected against dust, slides will
not fall out if tray is dropped, and endless projections can be done easily because
slide no. 80 is followed by slide no. 1.
Placing the Tray on the Projector
Before putting the tray on the projector, please, make sure that the bottom of the
tray is clicked in correctly. To do this you take the tray to where the metal plate is
facing up (pic. 1). Now turn the metal plate until you hear it click into the zero
position (pic 2). You can place the tray on the projector without any problems and
thezeropositionwillfitintotheappropriate groove.
Removing the Tray
When switching off the SUPERNOVA 10K projector it will automatically go back to
the zero position and the tray can easily be removed. The tray can only be removed
in the zero position. There is a safety mechanism which prevents taking the tray off
in any other position.
Should it occur that the projector is not in the zero position (e.g. after the electricity
went off) you can use the following mechanism to unlock the tray. In the middle of
the tray you can see the lock-mechanism and a small pin coming out towards you.
Move this pin carefully to the side. You will notice that a small metal tongue is
slowly moving towards the centre. In this position the tray can be removed. The
slide last projected is still in the slot and has to be removed manually. Proceed as
mentioned above, make sure that the bottom of the tray is clicked in correctly
(i.e. in the zero position).
No Slide / No Light
The SUPERNOVA10K has a built-in detector which recognizes when a slide is in
the gate and then allows the projection light to pass through the slide. If there is
no slide in the gate, the projector will not allow light to pass through the system.