Panamorph DCR-S4-ST User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
(Phillips #2 screwdriver required)
For use only with Sony VPL-XW6000ES
and projectorsVPL-XW7000ES
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.
DCR-S4-ST/SST
Direct Attach Cinema Format Conversion Lens
IMPORTANT THEATER GUIDANCE
1. Projection screen should have a and minimum 2.5” screen border
in the aspect ratio for multimedia content. A screen may 2.25:1 2.4:1
also be used for primarily 2.4:1 content with optical zoom adjustments
or cropping for 16:9 content.
2. 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 on the screen +/- 3 inches.horizontally centered
See the for compatible throw distances, www.panamorph.com
screen sizes and projector viewing mode settings.
US Patent 11635676. Other US and international patents pending.
DCR-S3 Installation Guide Version 1.1
See for projector viewing mode www.panamorph.com
settings with illustrations for various content when using
either a 2.4:1 or 2.25:1 screen.
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 for approximate distortion to expect. Masking www.panamorph.com
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.

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INSTALL THE LENS RETAINER. Remove the two front
assembly screws and remove the retainer. Adjust the projector
lens shift to center the projector lens. vertically and horizontally
Squeeze the retainer and work it into the projector opening to
nest into the inside rim of the projector housing with prongs toward
the ceiling bottom ridge aligned with the projector bottom- and
front rib. Tighten the retainer screws just enough to prevent rotation.
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).
DCR-S4-ST/SST Installation Steps
Assembly
Screws
Tilt Lock
Screw
Bottom Ridge
Prongs to
Ceiling
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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 for a 2.25:1 screen or for a 2.4:1 screen. 1.32x 1.24x
Set the Sony Aspect button on the remote to . V-Stretch
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DECIDE HOW TO WATCH OTHER CONTENT. Use the Sony
“Aspect” button to select (anamorphic to 1.24x) to Squeeze
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.