Now installed in over 10,000 of the highest end home theaters world-wide, Panamorph conversion lenses work with internal anamorphic modes of today's most popular home theater projectors to activate millions of unused black bar pixels - filling cinema-format projection screens with up to 30% higher brightness and detail and even expanding the image (with our STE lenses) for the biggest, best big-screen experience possible when watching movies, streaming, sports and gaming. Lenses are available through manufacturer-authorized projector resellers.
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2.4:1 content on a 16:9 display
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Enhanced 2.4:1 content on a larger 2.4:1 screen
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Streaming content on a 16:9 display
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Enhanced streaming content on a larger 2.4:1 screen
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16:9 content on a 16:9 display
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16:9 content expanded onto a larger 2.4:1 Screen
LENS MODEL
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High performance 8K-rated lens for current JVC 17:9 and Sony 16:9 projectors. The first distortion-free anamorphic lens ever offered. Likely compatibility with future projectors with purchase of a new mounting system (not guaranteed).
High performance 8K-rated lens for JVC RS4200/NZ900 projectors at throw ratios under 1.58:1 and also the Sony GTZ380. Likely compatibility with future projectors with purchase of a new mounting system (not guaranteed).
High performance 8K-rated direct-attach lens for all JVC D-ILA projectors other than RS4200/NZ900 and similar models. Same performance as DCR+XM2 but smaller lens in a housing custom made for these projectors. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
High performance 8K-rated direct-attach lens for the Epson LS12000 projector. Same performance as CDR+XM2 but smaller lens in a custom-made housing for the LS12000. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
Short Throw Expansion custom direct-attach 4K-rated lens for all JVC D-ILA projectors other than RS4200/NZ900 and similar models. Only use when image size is the highest priority. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
Short Throw Expansion custom direct-attach 4K-rated lens for Sony VPL-XW5000ES (STE-S3) and VPL-XW6000/7000ES (STE-S4). Only use when image size is the highest priority. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
High performance 8K-rated lens system for Epson LS12000 projector and larger projectors from Digital Projection. Likely compatibility with future projectors with purchase of a new mounting system (not guaranteed).
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JVC and Sony Projector Modes using an Alpha lens and a 2.4:1 Screen
2.4:1 Movies and Streaming
Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.32x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.
JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic A.
If subtitles are missing, use the 2.0:1 or 16:9 content settings.
2.0:1 Streaming
Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.32x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.
JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic A.
Note: 8% of content is cropped at the top and bottom.
If subtitles are still missing, use the 16:9 content settings.
Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.32x and "Aspect" to Normal.
JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Off.
Note: Content appears 25% horizontally stretched. Optional: Set Sony "Aspect" to Squeeze or JVC "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic B to increase black sidebars and to remove the stretched appearance.
JVC and Sony Projector Modes using a DCR or STE lens and a 2.4:1 Screen
2.4:1 Movies and Streaming
Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.24x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.
JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic C.
2.0:1 Streaming
Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.24x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.
JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic C.
Note: 8% of content is cropped at the top and bottom.
Smaller Content, 16:9 TV and Gaming
Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.24x and "Aspect" to Normal. 16:9 projectors must be zoomed down to see full height then zoomed back up for other modes.
JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Off.
Note: Content appears 25% horizontally stretched. Optional: Set Sony "Aspect" to Squeeze or JVC "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic D to increase black sidebars and to remove the stretched appearance.
Digital Projection, Epson and Benq Projector Modes using a CDR lens and a 2.4:1 Screen
2.4:1 Movies and Streaming
Digital Projection: Set "Aspect" to TheaterScope.
Epson: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic Wide.
Benq: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic 2.4:1.
2.0:1 Streaming
Digital Projection: Set "Aspect" to TheaterScope.
Epson: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic Wide.
Benq: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic 2.4:1.
Note: 8% of content is cropped at the top and bottom.
Smaller Content, 16:9 TV and Gaming
Digital Projection: Set "Aspect" to Normal (or 4:3 Narrow to remove the 33% horizontal stretch by adding wide sidebars)
Epson: Set "Aspect" to Auto (or Horizontal Squeeze to remove the 33% horizontal stretch by adding wide sidebars).
Benq: Set "Aspect" to 16:9 (or Anamorphic 16:9 to remove the 33% horizontal stretch by adding wide sidebars).
