Panamorph STE-J1 User manual

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STE-J1
INSTALLATION GUIDE
(Phillips #2 screwdriver required)
Direct Attach Cinema Format Conversion Lens
See for JVC projector compatibilitywww.panamorph.com
IMPORTANT THEATER GUIDANCE
1. Projection screen should be in the aspect ratio with a 2.4:1
minimum 2.5″ border.
2. Projector should be horizontally centered on the screen +/- 3 inches
with minimal horizontal lens shift. Projector should vertical position
ideally be between 3” below to 10” above the screen top for best
performance. Beyond these limits may prevent the beam from passing
through the lens at low throw ratios.
3. See the home page for throw distance and www.panamorph.com
screen size compatibility as well as projector viewing mode settings.
STE-J1 Instruction Guide Version 1.1
Specifications: 6.3” (160mm) diam x 5” (127mm) depth. 2 lbs (0.9 kg). Allow 3.5”
(90mm) in front of projector for installation. See back page for warranty.
US Patent 11635676. Other US and international patents pending.
See for projector viewing mode www.panamorph.com
settings with illustrations for various content.
CEILING OR SHELF MOUNTING. Regardless of the projector orientation the
STE retainer should be installed with the prongs closer to the ceiling so the
Panamorph logo is upright after installation.
ABOUT GEOMETRIC DISTORTION AND CHROMATIC ADJUSTMENTS.
Anamorphic horizontal expansion lenses create a slight “pincushion” shaped
curvature especially at the edges of the image which decreases as the
projection distance is increased for a given screen size. See the Image
Geometry estimator in the Lens Selector at for the www.panamorph.com
approximate distortion to expect. Masking the edges of the image by the screen
border makes this distortion much less noticeable especially for dramatic content.
These lenses may also reveal a slight splitting of white test pattern lines into red,
green and blue components most visible at the far left and right sides. While this
splitting may not be noticeable at normal viewing distances, any misconvergence
can be reduced with the projector’s Pixel Adjust feature.
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. Note that the lens can be disassembled for cleaning by
removing the front two screws and then carefully removing the components.
However, any consequences of such disassembly is not covered by warranty or
support.
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 DCR LENS RETAINER. Use projector lens shift
to center the projector lens in its opening. Remove the two front
Phillips assembly screws from the lens/mount assembly and
remove the rear retainer (it comes loosely assembled).
Squeeze the retainer with locking tab disengaged to fit into the
projector lens opening and then relax it so that it nests into the inner
rim of the opening with the prongs level and closest to the ceiling.
Once nested, engage the locking tab to prevent release.
PREPARE THE PROJECTOR. Adjust the projector roll, tilt
and/or yaw so the projector test pattern lines are square to the
screen edges. Now, and set the JVC show a 2.4:1 movie
anamorphic menu setting to . Adjust the Anamorphic C
projector zoom and vertical lens shift so the movie pattern is centered
on and fits the height of the screen. Make sure the projector lens is
clean and as dust free as possible.
INSTALL THE STE LENS. After removing the rear STE lens
cover, install the STE lens/mount assembly over the retainer
prongs; remove the front protective film; rotate the assembly so
that any visible edges of the movie appear the same on the left
and right; then insert and tighten the two assembly screws to secure
(do not over tighten).
ADJUSTMENTS. Tilt the STE 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 STE lens tilt by tightening the single Phillips tilt lock screw (do
not over tighten). As desired you may want to adjust the projector pixel
alignment (see JVC projector instruction manual).
DECIDE HOW TO WATCH 16:9 CONTENT. The “classic”
mode to watch 16:9 content is to set the projector anamorphic
mode to However, , Anamorphic D. Anamorphic C
Anamorphic Off or Zoom will better fill the full cinema format
screen with 16:9 content with various tradeoffs worth exploring. Note
that menus are always created in 16:9 so some type of switch from
Anamorphic C will be necessary to show complete menu content.
STE-J1 Installation Steps
Assembly
screws
Tilt lock
screw
Locking Tab