Exceed commercial cinema quality by engaging the internal anamorphic modes of today’s 4K projectors to add 2.6 million more pixels of clarity and 38% more brightness when showing movies and streaming content in the cinema format. Panamorph lenses are the most recognized and most recommended anamorphic conversion lenses used in close to 10,000 of the highest end home theaters throughout the world. Winner of the CEPro Product of Year for both 2019 (Paladin DCR Lens) and 2020 (DCR Direct Attach Lens). Review our simple Cinema 4K Conversion Guides or join the AVS Forum Paladin DCR Discussion for a wide range of topics.
Available exclusively through authorized local Sony, JVC, Digital Projection, BenQ and Epson projector dealers world-wide
PANAMORPH LENS MODELS
LENS MODEL
Paladin DCR + XM2
DCR-S1, DCR-S2 (Sony) and DCR-J1 (JVC)
Paladin + XM2
MSRP
$8,995
$5,995
$6,995
DESCRIPTION
Our flagship lens model for native 17:9 projectors showing the Digital Cinema Resolution (DCR) format up to true 8K – large enough to work with many future 17:9 home theater projectors*
The full performance of the Paladin DCR in a smaller form specifically designed to attach directly into the lens openings of specific projectors
Our flagship lens model for native 16:9 projectors showing up to true 8K – large enough to work with many future 16:9 home theater projectors*
CINEMA FORMAT PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
Supports 2.6 million additional pixels vs. letterbox 3840 projection for enhanced detail and 38% higher brightness
Supports 2.6 million additional pixels vs. letterbox 3840 projection for enhanced detail and 38% higher brightness
Supports 2+ million additional pixels vs. letterbox 3840 projection for enhanced detail and 30% higher brightness
16:9 CONTENT COMPATIBILITY
Supports multiple projector modes for displaying 16:9 content including classic and full cinema modes without moving the lens
Supports multiple projector modes for displaying 16:9 content including classic and full cinema modes without moving the lens
Supports multiple projector modes for displaying 16:9 content including classic and full cinema modes without moving the lens
ATTACHMENT
Included XM2 plate system installed either above projector (ceiling mount) or below projector (shelf mount)
Lens system attaches directly into projector lens opening using proprietary retaining system.
Included XM2 plate system installed either above projector (ceiling mount) or below projector (shelf mount)
MINIMUM THROW RATIO
1.4:1 (throw distance divided by 2.4:1 screen width) with edge distortion of approx. 0.006 x screen width (less with higher throw ratio)
1.4:1 (throw distance divided by 2.4:1 screen width) with edge distortion of approx. 0.006 x screen width (less with higher throw ratio)
1.6:1 (throw distance divided by 2.4:1 screen width) with edge distortion of approx. 0.006 x screen width (less with higher throw ratio)
RECOMMENDED SCREEN FORMAT
Flat, 2.4:1 format with at least 1.5″ border (lens can adjust for older 2.35:1 screens)
Flat, 2.4:1 format with at least 1.5″ border
Flat, 2.4:1 format with at least 1.5″ border (lens can adjust for older 2.35:1 screens)
RECOMMENDED PROJECTOR POSITION
Horizontally centered on screen +/- 6″. Vertically positioned from 15% below to 30% above top of screen (ideally at screen top).
Horizontally centered on screen +/- 3″. Vertically positioned from 10% below to 30% above top of screen (ideally at screen top).
Horizontally centered on screen +/- 6″. Vertically positioned from 15% below to 30% above top of screen (ideally at screen top).
Set anamorphic lens setting to 1.24x. Set Aspect to V-Stretch for content greater than 2.0:1 or Squeeze for content less than 2.0:1. Also try V-Stretch, Normal and Normal + 2.35:1 Zoom Aspect settings for filling a 2.4:1 screen with smaller content.
Set anamorphic mode to Anamorphic C for content greater than 2.0:1 or Anamorphic D for content less than 2.0:1. Also try Anamorphic C, Anamorphic Off and Anamorphic Off + Zoom for filling a 2.4:1 screen with smaller content. *See Lumagen or MadVR instructions if those processors are used (required for DLA-RS4500 and DLA-Z1).
DLA-RS4100, DLA-NZ9 (and respective older models)
Paladin DCR + XM2
DLA-RS4500, DLA-Z1*
Paladin DCR + XM2
LENS MODEL
COMMON PROJECTOR SETTINGS
All 16:9 projector models
Paladin + XM2
Set Aspect mode to TheaterScope for content greater than 2.0:1 or 4:3 Narrow for content less than 2.0:1. Set Aspect mode to Normal to stretch 16:9 content to fill a 2.4:1 screen.
LENS MODEL
COMMON PROJECTOR SETTINGS
ProCinema 6030UB, 6040UB, 6050UB, LS12000
Paladin + XM2
Set Aspect mode to Anamorphic Wide for content greater than 2.0:1 or Horizontal Squeeze for content less than 2.0:1. Set Aspect mode to Normal to stretch 16:9 content to fill a 2.4:1 screen.
LENS MODEL
COMMON PROJECTOR SETTINGS
HT8050, HT8060, HT9050, HT9060, LK970, LK990
Paladin + XMB (order Paladin + XM2 and add “XMB” to checkout notes)
Set Aspect mode to Anamorphic 2.4:1 for content greater than 2.0:1 or Anamorphic 16:9 for content less than 2.0:1. Set Aspect mode to 16:9 to stretch 16:9 content to fill a 2.4:1 screen.
