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CineSlide Owner Manual v2.3

1. DO NOT PLUG IN CONTROL OR USE THE CineSlide in any way until it has been completely and properly installed Failure to do so could result in damage to the device or personal injury Once installed The CineSlide is simple and logical to operate It is designed to accurately move an anamorphic lens left and right into and out of the light path of a projector It does not move to the middle It is designed such that no tweaking or fine tuning should ever be necessary Once the CineSlide is physically mounted in the correct position it will always move to the correct positions of Lens ON lens in light path or Lens OFF lens out of light path as instructed In normal operation the user would power the device on and leave it on while the projector is in use On demand the user can quickly and or automatically move the lens to its desired position When the user is done using the system i e turning off the projector turn the CineSlide off as well The CineSlide has 2 indicator LEDS on the face of its electronics case Due to the nature of the Home Theater and to minimize effects on projection black levels these LED s are not on during normal operation There is no power indicator LED for this reason When the CineSlide is initially connected to a DC power source i e plugged in the 2 red indicator LEDs will flash in the sequence of 1 2 1 This indicates the CineSlide has properly booted up has entered
2. CINESLIDE Patent Pending Owners Manual and Setup Guide v 2 3 This page intentionally blank Table of Contents DANGER WARNINGS SAFETY ocssiscssccecssessssasescscacsesvoseaseseceeesvossssasescecuessdesbsssshcacceesceass sass isoro osseo coscondeenseoees 2 AA E AAE E A selesuesszeceues E satech be saeeuel A O E lient vase E N EE 5 Regulatory Compliance siccicccsncsscessdsscsssincssoocsseusnssscscveenscennssindscevesinnsascsnssesescesseatindedoesactesesssensessondssoecstesssesinsscoessense 5 PEU OS EAA EEE E A EE E TE T E E EA A EET 6 CineSlide Control and Operation sessessesesesecscescsesecscoececeseseoececoscecsececosescseoececorcecescscescecesoececoseeesecscoseessecsceseseseeee 7 AS Power N EEEE E TEE ETNEN EO ETE E E SNIN E AETA ETEA EEEE EOE ET 8 POW CLOIN 2 A A N E S AE E ARIE S SE EENE S EEE E N ead ee 8 POWerORES dt a e o a Da dee ae a a E Ma 8 Autos POWerQEE tt ndo ios a des 9 Eens MOVE dia A A lcd 9 LensON Commands a E 9 LensOEF COMME 9 REHOME automatic startup calibration ss 9 Care and Maintenance bieen din nier int nine meteo ne et deteste dessu se Se caus toe secvteuececlotestectec 10 Install nn en este dosvecsuwasesbes cesses ceesesunbegesvecoasesssb E G 12 Installer Qualifications 2 21 Pin her nt de it a OAR hE den Cds 12 Pre made Mou Sucios nissan iaa cai dll decia 12 Installer Provided 3 Party Custom Mounts ii cias ete 13 ISCO TEENS MOUNTS sica 14 ISCO III lens mount transfer attachment to a CineS
3. PowerOFF mode and is listening for commands INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ON Always assume the CineSlide is on if it is plugged in A CAUTION The CineSlide MAY MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY EVEN THOUGH NO SEE AUTO PowerOFF SECTION BELOW FOR DETAILS For normal operation the IR activity LED center LED will only blink when a valid command is received The other LED side LED will only light when the device is busy i e rehome diagnostic command in progress For typical IR remote users the operation is simple There are 4 fundamental discrete commands e PowerOn e PowerOff e LensOn e LensOff The CineSlide accepts these commands from up to 4 different command sources e IR Remote See Appendix A for IR buttons and IR information e RS232 diagnostic control See Appendix B for RS232 wiring command list and syntax e 2 12v trigger inputs Every command source has equal priority The CineSlide will obey the commands as they are sent It will not process commands while it is in motion It will finish any motion already in progress and then it will process any command that arrived while it was in motion In the event multiple commands were received while it was in motion the last instruction received wins and will be acted on at the end of that motion CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 7 The following lists all the CineSlide modes commands and related behavior details Device Power The CineSlide has 2 powe
4. allows about 20 degrees which is likely way more than needed Using the projected vertical center line center the projected image on the scope screen so the grid center aligns with the plumb bob center string Fine tune the roll adjustment previous step so the grid is perfectly vertical and lights up the string from top to bottom Note that at this point actual projected image may be wider or narrower than the screen Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the projected grid centerline is aligned with the plumb bob centerline string and covers it evenly from top to bottom Tighten or snug the 2 10mm hex screws in the CineSlide lens mount plate before moving the lens Carefully SNUG the lens roll lock screw if you have a lens lock The lens roll lock screws are special nylon tipped set screws They should be turned to where they just touch the lens then about 1 8 turn further Only enough to act as a tiny brake to prevent lens rotation They require very little force DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as doing so could damage the lens CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 33 4 amp 5 Pitch and Height up down aiming and distance of lens from floor ceiling NOTE For best performance the CineSlide body height was mounted See lens offset values in mount kit installation docs such that when the lens height is adjusted the anamorphic lens is close to the lens mount plate Only enough room to properly tilt and provide some lens height adjustment i
5. and properly tightened Caution Some projectors allow a left right lens shift For such projectors ensure the CineSlideTM lens mount is being centered with the light beam which may not necessarily be the lens center Check that the lens mount plate adjusters the 2 Hex screws on the mount plate that allow left right rotation of the lens are snug tight To ensure the lens carrier was not bumped during assembly or adjustment issue a PowerOFF then a PowerON command Next issue a Lens ON command The CineSlide will rehome and then move to the ON position Verify the lens mount is centered and readjust the CineSlide as required Once set the CineSlide will always return to the same position within thousandth s of an inch Page 22 CineSlide Manual ver2 3 2008 TechHT LLC With the CineSlide M body properly adjusted and positioned tighten all mount hardware ensuring all lock washers and nylon lock nuts are in place If a Bosch post type mount is being used check all t slot gussets and gusset fasteners where it cannot come into contact with any moving parts or any other places where it may get pinched or stressed f Double check all fasteners Double check all wiring and ensure it is securely tied off Attach and Adjust the Anamorphic Lens With the CineSlide installed and adjusted install the anamorphic lens to the lens back plate or lens mount Isco ONLY The Isco HI is a very heavy lens The Isco III screws i
6. fingers into the device and risk injury The CineSlide must be mounted near the ceiling away from any risk of human contact with the device Do not mount the CineSlide where it may be an overhead hazard Follow all applicable building codes and do not mount the device where it could strike a person s head while moving or still The CineSlide is designed for indoor use in typical HVAC controlled environments only Do not install operate or store the CineSlide in moist or wet environments or in locations where it will be subjected to temperature extremes Store in a cool dry place when not installed The rear of the CineSlide electronics box is an open design to allow for heat dissipation and ventilation Do not block the rear of the case DO NOT PUT ANY OBJECT INTO THE DEVICE DO NOT DISASSEMBLE the device in any way without specific instructions to do so from the manufacturer There are no user serviceable parts inside The CineSlide has parts that are designed such that a disassembly would render them inoperative and unrepairable There are other parts that are factory adjusted and only a qualified repair technician could readjust Many internal fasteners are secured with specific thread locking compounds applied to factory machined surfaces at the time of manufacture Removing these fasteners may damage them without special handling and proper reattachment Opening or disassembly of a CineSlide without written direction
7. from the manufacturer will void the warranty and may expose the user to risk of injury and may permanently damage the device Do not use any power supply other than the one provided Use only approved input voltages as listed on the back of the power supply and in the device specifications of this manual Route all power and control cabling in a safe manner secured with appropriate cable management hardware Ensure cabling of any kind e g AC power DC power 12V trigger is installed without any pull on it s receptacles or plugs has no sever kinks and is securely and permanently affixed in such a manner that it cannot com into contact with any moving parts It is the responsibility of the professional installer and dealer to provide this operating manual to the end user and cover all safety and maintenance aspects of this manual with the end user The user of a CineSlide must understand the safety requirements of operating a CineSlide and verify it is properly installed FOLLOW ALL CARE AND MAINTENANCE instructions to ensure proper safe operation of the CineSlide The Safety checklist must be carefully completed and verified after installation and periodically after installation as part of the devices routine maintenance CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 3 Page 4 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the CineSlide patent pending The CineSlide
8. or any unintentional or casual contact Placing fingers into the moving area may result in injury TechHT LLC accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused by an improper installation location f The CineSlide does have moving parts and must be mounted out of reach and clear of Page 12 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC The available CineSlide mount options are designed to address the most common installations There are adjustable and non adjustable mounts mounts to attach to joists running parallel to the screen and joists running perpendicular to the screen Some are simple to assemble others are more complicated There are also mounts to cantilever the CineSlide in front of a mounted projector shelf Most pre made CineSlide mount kits are designed with structural aluminum profile components made by Bosch Rexroth For the qualified installer the Bosch system allows great flexibility for custom or non standard installations The installer may consult the Bosch Rexroth website for other options and to view the full line of Structural profiles and related hardware http www boschrexroth us com For details on the installations of pre made mount kits see the instructions for the specific mount kit being used Installer Provided 3 Party Custom Mounts If custom or 3 party mounts are used the installer should use the slotted mount holes located at each end of the CineSlide to interface to the mount Modifi
9. posts pre installed on the CineSlide Planning for the Mount Location Relative to the Projector Home Side The CineSlide has a home side for the lens This is the CineSlide s reference position and the lens position default The default home side is the side away from the motor left as facing the device This is the side the lens will move to automatically on power off It also moves to the home side initially when it powers on as part of its automatic rehome operation The home position is designed to be the same as the Lens OFF position and is referenced as such in this manual Note that some CineSlide devices are pre programmed to home to the motor side This may be by special order or to accommodate an anticipated projector installation The instructions in this manual are written assuming a typical installation where the user will mount the CineSlide such that the home side is out of the projectors light path NOTE When the CineSlide is powered on and the lens is at rest the CineSlide holds the lens in position with a small amount of current to the motor This holding power is slightly stronger by design when in the LensON position where the position may be more critical Although the lens is also held in position in the LensOFF position PowerON mode it is held with much less force For this reason the CineSlide should be installed so the LensON position is the position with the lens in the proje
10. profile table mounts these are flat head cap screws o Washers and lock washers are in place as appropriate o screws are tight and secure Lower stabilization gussets are installed These gussets reinforce the mount posts of ceiling mount and shelf kits There is 1 gusset for each post Low profile ceiling table plates do not have gussets o Both fasteners of each gusset are tight o Allt nuts are properly oriented 90 degrees from T slot and locked tight All frame gussets are installed Frame gussets reinforce and align joints in adjustable ceiling H frames o Both fasteners of each gusset are tight o All t nuts are properly oriented 90 degrees from T slot and locked tight All wires are routed away from any moving parts All wires including power and trigger are secured with permanent cable management hardware in such a way to guarantee they cannot com into contact with moving parts No wires are stretched kinked or pulling on any sockets Lens mount plate safety nylon lock nut in the center of lens mount plate is installed with a flat washer lightly tightened and secure Lens mount plate left and right hex mount screws include a flat washer a split ring lock washer Both these screws are tight Lens mount post safety screws are installed and tight These are screws installed in the ends of the lens mount posts that would prevent a lens assembly from sliding off the mount posts in the event they loosened Lens adjust
11. screen center point 6 Astigmatism The horizontal and vertical focus relationship Each of these adjustments is described below I recommend you do each adjustment in the order listed then return and start over with adjustments 1 6 fine tuning each Repeat as necessary 1 Horizontal Position left right This guide assumes the user has the CineSlide properly installed The lens mount and thus the lens should be centered left to right with the projectors LIGHT PATH when the CineSlide is in the Lens ON position This may be fine tuned by adjusting the CineSlide body mount position It has slotted holes to accommodate this fine tuning This one adjustment should generally be possible without revisiting as it is fairly straightforward and should not change significantly In my experience this adjustment is the most forgiving and is not necessary to have perfect unless you have a large light beam and a small lens Page 32 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC 2 Roll turning of the lens in its back plate Look into the front of the anamorphic lens glass and you will see it looks like an ellipse Turn rotate the lens in its rear mount plate so this ellipse is oriented vertically long axis of ellipse is vertical This turning of the lens body in its mount is the roll adjustment it is how much the lens leans Isco III with Iscostat 9 mounts The Iscostat 9 stock mount does not provide a lock for the roll adjustment A len
12. the 16x9 image so it projects slightly over the upper and lower frame Zoom as necessary to provide a small amount of overscan Set focus accurately At this point in addition to being properly aligned your focus should be correct your lens offset is properly adjusted etc Check you grid test pattern centerline and the edges relative to your virtual corners or virtual sides if you placed those strings If it s wrong here out of focus on one side keystone error etc the anamorphic lens won t make it any better Garbage in garbage out Many things can throw off the perfection of this non stretched pattern The things you may have control of are the spatial adjustments of the screen and projector and the projectors lens adjustments CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 31 The projector lens should be centered relative to the screen and pointed directly to the screen centerline The screen should be level and plumb The more perfect the screen projector relationship the better your image will be in 16x9 mode Get the 16x9 image perfectly setup now before expecting the expanded image to be right It is up to the installer to accommodate for deviations from a proper screen installation i e out of level etc Adjusting the Anamorphic Lens The light beam Keep in mind that it is not usually the projector s lens we are literally adjusting to Many users attempt to install or blindly setup their anamorphic lens vertically ce
13. them firmly at a time and applying a small drop of blue Loc tite to the end of the screw Remove any excess Loc tite only the tip approximately 4 5 threads should be thinly coated It should not look like it is going to drip Install the coated screw into the lens and tighten Repeat for the other screws Once the Schneider lens has been adjusted we recommend removing each of the 4 screws one CineSlide Manual ver2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 23 ALL LENSES TIP Have something soft under the lens to catch it safely if you were to drop it accidentally ADJUST THE ANAMORPHIC LENS For detailed instructions on how to adjust and align a Isco anamorphic lens see Appendix D CHECK AND FINISH Once the lens is aligned tighten its adjustment levers knobs and be sure the lens mount plate adjustment bolts are tight Note TechHT Schneider CineMount levers are adjustable Once they are tightened pull up on the lever and rotate the lever to the desired position This allows the levers to be aesthetically aligned or moved out of harms way Be sure no levers are pointing outward where they may bump into anything Carefully complete the following safety and installation checklist AFTER the safety checklist is complete and any CineSlide Mount T nut fasteners have been checked and verified installed correctly install the round corner gusset covers to the CineSlide mount gussets Page 24 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 Tech
14. to move to the LensOFF position e IR remote command LensOFF e Power Trigger OFF command a voltage change on the trigger input from 12V on to OV off e A timeout of the 6 hour inactivity Auto PowerOFF timer Caution ALL PowerOFF commands will cause and automatic LensOFF move if the lens is in the LensON position at the time of the PowerOFF command REHOME automatic startup calibration The CineSlide automatically executes the rehome procedure when it receives a Power ON event Also in normal operation the lens will move back to the home position if necessary upon a PowerOFF command trigger event This is so the lens is normally near the home position on power up making the rehome routine a quick non distracting event In the event of a commercial power failure and restoral the CineSlide will enter sleep mode on power restoral and automatically rehome the next time it receives a PowerON command event CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 9 Care and Maintenance The CineSlide is designed to be a high reliability device with no significant maintenance Some manufacturers clam their products are no maintenance but to us that means just run it until it breaks We don t believe in that method we believe anything that moves needs at least minimal attention We do recommend periodic checks of your CineSlide M During the first weeks of operation we strongly recommend that you go over the ceiling mount fasten
15. your Multistand II is mounted to its own tabletop stand follow these steps to transfer it to the CineSlide A If you have a Multistand I contact TechHT for conversion to Multistand II pricing DO NOT USE A MULTISTAND I on a CineSlide 1 Remove lens mount assembly from table stand if necessary Tighten the lens mount up down adjustment knobs to hold the posts from turning and then remove the post s end cap safety stops A quick snap action will usually snap the screws loose 2 Gently Slide the lens mount assembly off of the tablestand posts The lens mount is a precision assembly and it must be moved off the posts evenly or it will bind For best results loosen both slide post clamps and loosen ONE tilt clamp Leave one tilt clamp snug when sliding on off 3 With the lens mount plate oriented toward the rear of the CineSlide slide the lens mount assembly onto the CineSlide mount posts When sliding in place tighten one tilt clamp knob leave the second tilt clamp knob slightly loose CineSlide Manual ver2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 17 4 Gently tighten all clamps knobs 5 Install both post end caps safety stops to the ends of the CineSlide posts and tighten securely DO NOT DETACH AND USE the multistand s tabletop posts on the CineSlide The CineSlide posts are sized properly for use with its linear bearing 7 long The Isco multistand tabletop posts are too long for use with the CineSlide Use only the 7 long
16. Ethernet connection The RJ45 modular jack was used for its compact size to help keep the VAN CineSlide small but this 8 conductor jack includes wiring for other factory service communication or diagnostic control Page 20 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Connection 4 DC Power The CineSlide uses a 24 VDC regulated 30W power source A compact lightweight high quality wall mount power supply is provided with the CineSlide While other power supplies may provide proper voltage and current they may not meet FCC EMI specifications Therefore power supplies other than the one provided with the CineSlide are not supported due to FCC compliance issues A DANGER DO NOT POWER THE DEVICE ON OR PLUG IT IN UNTIL THE AREA AROUND THE SLIDE IS COMPLETELY CLEAR The CineSlide obviously has moving parts This movement is strong and could easily run into a projector push a worker off balance while on a nearby ladder etc DO NOT plug the power supply into AC power until the CineSlide move safely and completely unobstructed Route and Secure All Wiring With all connections connected and in place route all wires along the CineSlide top motor side area DO NOT route any wires on the moving lens slide side of the device Securely attach all wires using provided cable ties or appropriate cable management hardware Route the power wires to the electrical outlet and secure as appropriate Do not exceed wire lengths to not app
17. HT LLC Setup Safety Checklist This checklist may not be all inclusive The installer should verify all aspects of the installation have been completed and the device is mounted in a secure safe manner This checklist is just a reminder of some of the most important items O O Mount to ceiling or mount to structural element screws are secured and tight They are of the proper size and properly fastened into a structural element capable of holding 6x the weight of the lens and slide For CineSlide mount kits the CineSlide mount posts were installed with a top safety screw this is the M8 screw that goes into the top center of each mount post EVERY ceiling kit includes a safety screw for the posts Ceiling plate kits have a M8 countersunk screw Head rail type kits have a M8 t slot screw that slides into the header rail This screw will hold the assembly from falling in the event the gussets ever came loose Upper stabilization gussets are installed These are the gussets that reinforce or hold the top of the mount posts There are 3 for each post on ceiling plates 2 each post for header bar type kits Low profile ceiling table plates do not have gussets o Both fasteners of each gusset are tight o Allt nuts are properly oriented 90 degrees from T slot and locked tight Lower mount post M8 mount screws are installed For ceiling or shelf mounts these screws should have a flat and a split ring lock washer and be tight For low
18. SE A MULTISTAND I with the CineSlide It is simple to tell the difference between the 3 mounts It is important to know whether or not you have a Multistand I or II of you have one of these newer mounts Features of each are listed below so you can identify your mount type Iscostat 9 CineSlide Compatible e Produced up through mid 2007 dual post NOT SINGLE POST design The Iscostat 9 is the older lens mount and if your lens was purchased in the USA prior to November 2007 it is likely an Iscostat 9 mount e The Iscostat 9 has 2 square silver 20mm x 20mm Bosch aluminum T slot type posts that support the lens mount assembly e The Iscostat 9 is CineSlide compatible and properly balanced for the Isco HI lens e Stock Iscostat 9 mounts do not have a lens rotational lock mechanism Some users use Teflon tape to provide a friction based lock for their lens Iscostat 9 s may be modified by TechHT to provide a mechanical lens rotation lock Multistand I Not compatible e Lens adapter ring is inserted from the front side the same side the lens screws into and held in place with 3 small flat head setscrews It is possible to screw the adapter ring onto the lens then insert it into the lens mount and then tighten the 3 set screws e When the lens is mounted the rear of the lens is located directly between the 2 mount posts e Ifthe Multistand I is attached to a CineSlide the lens will be off balance causing undue stress on the slid
19. alified to install ceiling mounts e g Projector Mounts and attaching heavy items to ceilings TechHT LLC assumes no liability for any damages to people or property related to a CineSlide installation or CineSlide mount installation TechHT LLC does not specify recommend size or provide advise on structural components specific fasteners or fastening methods A qualified installer should consult a licensed engineer or architect to verify any structural load capabilities or the suitability of any fasteners used Examples that may be shown in this manual are simply examples of specific installations and will NOT apply to any other installation The CineSlide is designed primarily to be ceiling mounted and it is important that the device be securely attached to a suitable structural element The moving element of a lens transport device generates lateral load forces that are not present with a stationary projector or light fixture Special care must be exercised when mounting a device with moving components Structural mounting of any piece of home theater equipment is not something for the casual do it yourself owner and should be performed by a professional Depending on the specific location the installation difficulty should require above average or expert installation skills A CineSlide installation will normally require more than one person The installers will need to be able to accurately locate and or install suitable structural el
20. ally move to the home position and the CineSlide will power off when the projector is turned off The PowerON OFF 12v trigger receptacle 1s shown in the previous photo Plug the Power Trigger cable into the appropriate CineSlide jack Plug the other properly terminated end into the source triggering device e g Projector scaler etc This input is non polarized the 12V can be connected either way Connection 2 Lens Move Trigger cable The CineSlide includes a 12V Lens Move trigger input This trigger 1s for use with devices that support or include auto 2 35 1 sensing and provide a lens movement trigger output When the triggering device activates this output the lens will move to the lens ON position automatically When the source device deactivates this output the lens will move to the Lens OFF position Use of this connection is optional and may not be available from your source The Lens Move 12v trigger receptacle is shown in the previous photo Plug the Lens Move trigger cable into the appropriate CineSlide jack Plug the other end into the triggering device e g Projector scaler etc This input is non polarized the 12V can be connected either way Connection 3 COMM The CineSlide includes a modular RJ45 type jack interface as shown in the previous photo to interface with RS232 diagnostic testing or control and firmware loading The RJ45 COMM connector is NOT a standard RS232 RJ45 pinout It is NOT an
21. anagement hardware in such a way to guarantee they cannot com into contact with moving parts No wires are stretched kinked or pulling on any sockets Lens mount plate safety nylon lock nut in the center of lens mount plate is installed with a flat washer lightly tightened and secure Lens mount plate left and right hex mount screws include a flat washer a split ring lock washer Both these screws are tight Lens mount post safety screws are installed and tight These are screws installed in the ends of the lens mount posts that would prevent a lens assembly from sliding off the mount posts in the event they loosened Lens adjustment knobs and screws are secure and snug The CineSlide M should now be ready for operation Page 40 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC
22. ay upon every initial LensON command that causes the power on The device should be powered on via a PowerON command first then be ready to process a LensON command on demand without any delay The optimal setup is to use a 12V trigger from the projector for the power ON signal PowerOFF In PowerOFF mode the motor control circuitry is powered down no motor current only a tiny amount of current is used to listen for incoming commands The device is considered to be asleep This is the preferred state when the CineSlide is not in use and will further extend the life of the electronics as well as conserve power Note In PowerOFF mode it is possible to gently move the lens by hand if necessary for some reason not recommended for general operation Commands that will cause the CineSlide to change to PowerOFF mode e IR remote PowerOFF command see appendix 1 for IR remote information e Power Trigger OFF command a voltage change on the trigger input from 12V on to OV off e A timeout of the inactivity Auto PowerOFF timer Page 8 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Auto PowerOFF The CineSlide has an automatic power off feature built in If the device is left in the PowerON mode for more than 6 hours with no commands received during that time it will prepare to PowerOFF At the end of this timeout period if the lens is in the LensOFF position the CineSlide will PowerOFF with no further delay If the lens is in t
23. ble side effects when making this adjustment which affect the anamorphic image width Partly because of these side effects this adjustment is often misunderstood or misused It is NOT a focus adjustment per se It is NOT an image width or zoom adjustment although it may affect the image width Remember you should have started with a properly perfectly aligned and focused 16x9 image To adjust the anamorphic stretch induced astigmatism display the pixel perfect grid pattern With the lens in the Lens ON position adjust the astigmatism ring labeled FOCUS on the lens so the image width approximately fits the scope screen left to right At this point presuming a 2 37 1 screen you should be Page 34 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC close to the design expansion of 1 33x lens At this proper expansion you should also be close on the astigmatism adjustment Ignore the image size and fine tune the astigmatism adjustment ring to balance the focus in the horizontal direction focus of individual pixel sides The vertical focus top and bottom of pixels was already adjusted before the lens was in place It does not change If the proper astigmatism adjustment produces an image that does not fit the screen you may need to zoom in or out some with the projector Make small adjustments to the lens focus ring then inspect the pixels Zero in on the best focus position If this causes your image to be too wide or too narrow relative to the scr
24. cations to the CineSlide body may cause damage to the device interfere with the mechanical movement and will void the warranty There are 2 slotted mounting holes on each side of the CineSlide sized for M8 and M6 screws respectively Nuts washers screw heads in these holes MUST NOT interfere with the CineSlide moving mechanism TechHT LLC does not approve recommend specify or review any installer provided 3rd party or custom mounts Any custom mount must be designed by qualified individuals or companies following proper engineering design principles CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 13 ISCO LENS MOUNTS Beginning in November of 2007 Isco Precision Optics began manufacturing a new lens mount This made a total of 3 different lens mounts that could be available depending on where and when you purchased your lens and mount The 3 mounts are as follows 1 Iscostat 9 This is the original Isco dual post lens mount with square aluminum mount posts 2 The Multistand P This is the first Multistand produced in late 2007 This multistand came with Stainless steel solid round posts mainly sold in Europe in late 2007 3 The Multistand IP This multistand while very similar to the original is a revision and improvement The Multistand II was redesigned specifically for use and compatibility with the CineSlide lens transport Only lens mounts 1 and 3 above are compatible with the CineSlide DO NOT U
25. ccsscsscsssscssesssssassssssscossssssascossaes 29 Appendix D Isco Lens Adjustment Guide ccssscsssscssssscsssscsssscssscssssscssssssessescsscsssscscsssssssssessssscscesssessascsssaes 30 Adjusting the Anamorphic Lens states de Lehi abn me ina Rite ten vitrine Hi de eee aioe 32 Other lens adjustment issues Curved Screens ses 36 Specifications sssssrsssc orssesensenessssensesense ns sasdeedecescsavessedss nn ses teens ne esse rase esse Eeo oses se CID esse nes diet Es SESSE SE nettes ne sn te sets 37 O EAIA naine sets I PN OEA A is n nn ane A tien anne EEE 38 CineSlide M Warranty sv ssvscssesecsecscasnsscecsscovsnasenssesesscedsectindetesencssbectivnseosondsdoesseeesessdncssvedcpusnes its re stone asia iS seen Serios 39 VAN DANGER WARNINGS SAFETY VAN DO NOT SKIP THIS SECTION The CineSlide is a device with moving parts generally moving a large anamorphic lens This movement is quick and may be unexpected This movement may generate significant forces that must be properly addressed for safe operation Failure to follow the instructions may result in an unsafe installation TechHT LLC assumes no responsibility whatsoever for damages or injury to property or persons resulting from an improper installation that requires careful attention and strict compliance Failure to follow and heed all A Throughout this document the warning symbol as shown left represents an item or issue Page 2 war
26. chht com or as shown on the company website www techht com Contact TechHT LLC prior to shipping any CineSlide for service If we authorize you to ship it to us you will be responsible for all insurance and freight or other transportation charges to our service facility For qualified warranty repairs we will return your CineSlide freight prepaid for addresses in the continental USA Locations outside the Continental USA will incur additional shipping and handling charges and these must be paid in advance prior to return shipping Any returned CineSlide must be packed in its original factory packaging and double boxed to avoid damage in transit since we will not be responsible for any such damage Any CineSlide returned in non original packaging may incur a repacking charge for repacking in proper original packaging Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service The purchaser must present the sales receipt or other document that establishes proof of purchase Necessary repairs that are not covered under this warranty may result in a service charge All such service charges are the responsibility of the user submitting the warranty claim Any service charges will be disclosed prior to the work being performed All such service charges must be paid in full prior to return shipping Return shipping for any CineSlide submitted for non warranty service will be the responsibility of the user and prepaid prior to return TechHT s maximum liabilit
27. ctors light path As previously mentioned normally the home side is the side away from the motor It is possible to configure the CineSlide and change the Home LensOFF and the LensON sides That is the motor side becomes the home side and LensON is the side away from the motor This may be preferable for example in cases where a projectors heat exhaust would be directly into a lens that was parked on the normal home side The CineSlide can be mounted oriented to the other side of the projector out of the exhaust path The home side is configurable with a simple software utility a PC and a special cable This software change can be completed at the factory by an authorized dealer or skilled owner A pre made cable and serial port adapter is available from TechHT for a nominal charge The software and custom cable wiring detail information is available from TechHT free of charge The installer must understand the Home LensOFF and LensON sides as well as the user s preferences and plan the installation accordingly Page 18 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC For the majority of users the default configuration and installation will be the preferable setup For complete information on the device movement behavior see the section on Controlling the CineSlide Typical O Anamorphic Lens i f LensOFF Position PJ Lens Home Position
28. d only one device Sony Qualia 04 that does not have 12V trigger output with enough power to trigger the CineSlide sensor For such devices the installer must either use a ultra low current premade trigger cable from TechHT or construct their own ultra low current trigger cable If necessary to construct an ultra low voltage trigger cable you will need the following 1 2 5mm round mono audio male plug or plug cable assembly 1 plug to fit the trigger source device These vary by device An example is a 3 5mm round mono plug 1 4 1k ohm 1 8 watt or larger wattage resistor When building the ultra low current type trigger cable solder the 4 1k resistor in line with one of the signal wires in the trigger cable We recommend shrink wrapping the soldered resistor to prevent any contact with other wires The resistor may be added anywhere along the wire It is shown in the diagram below near the center for illustration only In practice it may be more convenient to add the resistor near one plug or the other when building the cable CineSlide special trigger cable with ultra low current construction when required see above 4 3k ohm 0 25w resistor Plug to fit sending equipment 2 5mm mono round audio jack 1 0 3 5mm mono jack Cineslide trigger wire polority does not matter Shrink wrap or insulate to prevent contact with other conductors CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 29 Appendix D Isco L
29. d will return the repaired or replaced product to the purchaser at TechHT LLC s expense THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE AND OF ANY OBILIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON THE SELLERS PART THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON DEFECT DAMAGE DAMAGE CASUED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OPERATION OR CARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE MISUSE FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS MODIFICATIONS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT LABOR CHARGES FOR REINSTALLING OR REMOVING A REPLACED OR REPAIRED DEVICE OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ADDITIONAL ITEMS NOT COVERED This limited warranty is voided if the CineSlide is not purchased and installed in the U S A This limited warranty is void for products with original serial number labeling that has been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined User must keep the original receipt for proof of original purchase however the date of manufacture as shown with serial number establishes the warranty period should service be required This warranty excludes and does not cover defects malfunctions or failures of any CineSlide which were caused by repairs by persons not authorized by us use of parts or accessories not authorized by us unauthorized disassembly of any part or component of a CineSlide mishandling improper in
30. ded Storage Cool HVAC conditioned dry location IR Receiver Front mounted Infrared receiver Typical Range 40 ft dependent on sending IR unit Optional Remote Control 3 Party pre programmed JP1 type PC programmable IR remote yp prog CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 37 LOL4OH 44008 1002 UBj doo ZA 9BUJ DP seysup epos pued 0d pued icd AL SQTISANTO LoJ Jeod 440 UL sue detailed drawing available from 3 JU Q 9 S 22 IEA Uu soys unow edX4 Buyje9 51504 uno m 3 A MOJA d L ASIA 305 3PJS SIUL 40493 014 U0J 1500 NO YU 84D d sue ILU II8 AUDA ADW SIBYLO UAOUS I028 6L0 J JUNOWN sue BULLEN I DOS NOILdO ONILNOOW IIE OOS SNOISNAWIG 30115 3NI9 CineSlide Warranty TechHT LLC makes the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the original consumer purchaser of the CineSlide lens transport device TechHT LLC warrants to the original purchaser that the CineSlide delivered hereunder will be free of defects in material and workmanship for the period listed below from the date of original manufacture as shown on the original intact unaltered and unmodified serial number label ELECTRONIC PARTS including MOTOR 1 Year MECHANICAL PARTS 2 Years LABOR Any Part 2 years TechHT LLC within said period shall at its option either repair or replace free of charge any product or part thereof found upon TechHT LLC s inspection to be so defective an
31. des into the header rail This screw will hold the assembly from falling in the event the gussets ever came loose Upper stabilization gussets are installed These are the gussets that reinforce or hold the top of the mount posts There are 3 for each post on ceiling plates 2 each post for header bar type kits Low profile ceiling table plates do not have gussets o Both fasteners of each gusset are tight o Allt nuts are properly oriented 90 degrees from T slot and locked tight Lower mount post M8 mount screws are installed For ceiling or shelf mounts these screws should have a flat and a split ring lock washer and be tight For low profile table mounts these are flat head cap screws o Washers and lock washers are in place as appropriate o screws are tight and secure Lower stabilization gussets are installed These gussets reinforce the mount posts of ceiling mount and shelf kits There is 1 gusset for each post Low profile ceiling table plates do not have gussets o Both fasteners of each gusset are tight o Allt nuts are properly oriented 90 degrees from T slot and locked tight All frame gussets are installed Frame gussets reinforce and align joints in adjustable ceiling H frames o Both fasteners of each gusset are tight o Allt nuts are properly oriented 90 degrees from T slot and locked tight All wires are routed away from any moving parts All wires including power and trigger are secured with permanent cable m
32. ed precision part Besides voiding the warranty disassembly will result in a permanent failure a lot of little ball bearings in the floor and an expensive component replacement If the bearing truck is ever accidentally removed from the rail DO NOT REASSEMBLE it must be returned to the factory for replacement A disassembled bearing may not hold the lens on the rail and could be unsafe to operate The linear bearing on the CineSlide was shipped lubricated and with normal use should provide long trouble free operation It is recommended however that once every 6 months to a year depending on frequency of use and conditions that you lightly lubricate the slide component This does not require any disassembly or tools might take 5 minutes and it is a simple operation For lubrication we recommend the use of Synco Brand Super Lube Synthetic Grease part 21010 This is a PTFE multipurpose lubricant suitable for the linear bearings It is colorless and odor free and safe for food machinery use It is available from TechHT as an accessory item or on line through Amazon com search Super Lube 21010 Page 10 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC To lubricate the linear bearing Power the CineSlide OFF and UNPLUG it as necessary to guarantee it will not move unexpectedly Apply a small amount of the grease to the slide rail so it has a very thin film of grease Gently move the slide to the other side and repeat the coating f
33. een you can balance that between the focus settings If it is too far off you need to zoom the projector some with a 16x9 image refocus the 16x9 and repeat steps 4 6 Lens adjustment finish If you have a situation such as a very short throw that causes significant pincushion you may need to zoom the 16x9 image so that when in place the anamorphically stretched image still makes it to the screen frame edges The place to watch for this is at the image top and bottom edges in the middle This 1s the area where pincushion will cause the original 16x9 image to bow in some Note that imperfect installs may require slight compensations in any of the above adjustments For example 1f the screen is not level or plumb then one would want to align to a center line of the screen not necessarily a perfectly plumb center line If the screen is not perfectly perpendicular to the light beam of the projector one may have to balance focus from once side to the other of the screen where the screen 1s basically closer on one side and farther away on the other etc Once the lens is close to correct and you see how each movement affects the image on the screen it is straightforward to tweak each setting to optimize it for your particular installation After everything is close return to step one and fine tune each parameter as if required Once the lens has been adjusted double check all lens adjustment screws Final tighten the 2 10mm hex screws o
34. een Alignment Installing a projector and screen is beyond the scope of this document However it is paramount to the adjustment process that one starts with a properly aligned projector and screen This becomes more problematic with a scope screen since the native projected image will be 16x9 and the screen is not 16x9 Since you have a scope screen the first thing I recommend is to verify the 16x9 image is properly perfectly as possible aligned Plumb bob I recommend using a plumb bob or 3 to do this alignment A plumb bob can be purchased at most building supply stores but a simple one can be made with nylon string and a large nut or other weight I recommend using a bright colored string if possible Mark Vertical Center Presuming your screen is level measure and find its exact center on the top edge of the screen From this exact center point hang the plumb bob so you now have a perfectly vertical line representing the center of the screen Find virtual 16x9 screen Next measure the scope screen width and height Using the screen s viewing height measurement determine the 16x9 image width by taking the height measurement and multiplying it by 1 7777 Divide the result by 2 and this is the distance from the centerline to the virtual sides of your 16x9 screen Tip measure and calculate in mm it s more granular and easier to find than say 47 17 32 Measure from the centerline and mark the top edge where these virtual sides
35. ements e g joists or backing plates The installers must be able to verify the structural elements are of suitable size to carry all loads live and dead that the structural component will be subjected to The installers must be able to locate and avoid wiring plumbing sewer gas HVAC and other typical mechanical system elements The installer must ensure any mounting fasteners will not penetrate or damage any such system elements or system components The installer will have to be able to locate and install the mount on the ceiling accurately relative to the projector assemble the mount and finally install the CineSlide TechHT LLC does not recommend or support attaching the CineSlide or any automated lens transport to an existing projector s ceiling mount Existing ceiling mounts are optimized and designed to hold the projector and nothing else The additional forces generated by moving components may result in forces that exceed the projector mount manufacturer s design DO NOT attach a CineSlide to any rojector mounts without consulting the mount manufacturer or a qualified engineer Pre made Mounts The CineSlide has several mounting options The CineSlide design is optimized for a ceiling mount installation however it may be mounted upside down on a flat surface tabletop or cantilevered from a shelf edge The only requirement is that the CineSlide body must be level and solidly attached children pets
36. ens Adjustment Guide The CineSlide anamorphic lens transport by TechHT was designed for use with high end ground glass lenses like the Isco IIL Adjusting these lenses can be a daunting task with no information or guidance To assist our customers we have compiled this basic guide for the adjustment of these lenses For purposes of this document I will refer to any wide aspect screen 2 35 1 2 37 1 2 40 1 as a scope Screen In my opinion 2 37 1 is the most correct for use with the aforementioned lenses because they are both 1 3333 expansion lenses 16 9 x 1 3333 2 37 It s not the source encoding that matters here it s the physical optical stretch of the full 1 78 1 panel size Regardless of your actual screen aspect these lenses are designed to give a 1 333 multiplication factor to the original image width There should be no change in image height offset or focus when these lenses are placed into the light path What is needed before start Pixel Perfect Test Pattern Recommended To properly adjust these high end lenses you are going to need a good grid type test pattern A DVD pattern such as my GetGray calibration DVD www calibrate tv is not the best pattern to use Any video based DVD i e Avia DVE etc is NOT going to work as well because these patterns are MPEG encoded and will not produce a single pixel line You simply can t get single pixel wide patterns with mpeg encoded DVDs it has to do with the encoding and com
37. ens for our customers Note that a curved screen will not have the radius one would think For example an 18 throw distance with an Isco II might call for a 50 radius curve The more typical cure for the pincushion issue is to simply zoom the projector slightly to move the slightly bowed edge of the image onto the screen border That s 1t Your Isco lens should now be properly optimized providing you with the every highest quality anamorphic image possible today Hope this guide was helpful Page 36 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Specifications Model CSII automated anamorphic lens transport Use with TechHT approved lenses only Physical without mount hardware or lens Weight approximately 51bs Length 21 Width 4 5 Body Height to lens mount plate surface 1 3 Total height 2 9 Electrical Power Supply Input 100 240V 0 8A 47 63Hz Output 24V DC 1 25A min Ratings FCC CE UL certifications RoHS compliant Connector 5 5 x 2 1 x 12mm barrel jack center hole positive Current consumption Sleep 10 mA PowerON hold mode 120mA Moving 450mA Interfaces 12 V Trigger 2 12V DC input 20mA input 2 5mm miniature mono audio cable jacks COMM RJ45 non standard RS232 diagnostic and firmware port Operating conditions The CineSlide is a precision device It is designed for use in a typical home theater residential environment with normal HVAC DO NOT operate or store in moist or wet conditions Exten
38. ers to ensure they are snug and tight A visual and hand check should be sufficient if the installation was done properly Be sure nothing has come loose or looks stressed The stock mount configurations include safety design features that when properly installed would prevent the CineSlide from falling But since this is a device with heavy expensive moving parts possibly above a hard floor or people it is prudent to check the mount hardware Perform a repeat safety checklist verification see end of this manual for checklist Check each item on the list minimally check all fasteners are secure and properly tightened The sliding component of the CineSlide is a ball bearing based industrial linear bearing It works somewhat like a regular round ball bearings but is more complex inside This is a very high end bearing typically used in things like precision robotics The CineSlide uses the superior performance of the ball bearing based linear bearing slide component vs inexpensive plastic bearings not feel loose in any way This precision bearing should not have any slack or play If it develops any slack or play or feels rough to move it should be returned for service or replacement f Periodically check the linear bearing lens slide to ensure it has no play and does For the curious disassembler NEVER disassemble this bearing or allow its truck to leave the rail It is a custom built factory assembled pre load
39. he LensON position the lens will AUTOMATICALLY move to the Home LensOFF position and start a final 15 minute timer If no command is received during the final timer the CineSlide will go into PowerOFF mode Anytime any command is sent to the CineSlide the Auto PowerOFF timer is reset CAUTION The CineSlide will move to the LensOFF position automatically if it is left powered ON for 6 hours without notice Never install or use a CineSlide where this unexpected movement could pose any hazard to people or property Lens Move The commands to move the lens are referred to as LensON and LensOFF LensON means the lens is placed into the projector s light path LensOFF moves the lens to its home position out of the projector s light path LensON Commands The following commands will cause the lens to move to the LensON position e IR remote command LensON e Lens Trigger ON command a voltage change on the trigger input from OV off to 12V on Although it is possible to do so we recommend that the installer DOES NOT use the LensON command to power the device on This will cause an unnecessary delay upon every initial LensON command that causes the power on The device should be powered on via a PowerON command first then be ready to process a LensON command on demand without any delay The optimal setup is to use a 12V trigger from the projector for the power ON signal LensOFF Commands The following signals will cause the lens
40. ide has a single RJ45 modular plug that supports multiple communication interfaces for diagnostic control and firmware updates This modular socket will accept a RJ45 or RJ11 plug This connector is labeled COMM on the CineSlide case This RJ45 connectior is NOT a standard RS232 port nor a ethernet port To interface to the RS232 interface the installer may build a custom cable using a RJ45 RJ11 crimper tool and proper RS232 cable twisted pair cat5 network cable recommended Alternatively the installer may use a custom RJ45 to 9 pin adapter and a standard Cat 5 Ethernet patch cable not included For users who need to custom wire their control system follow the attached pinout when building the cable or adapter DO NOT make any connections or wire to the pins marked as Restricted Leave Empty Those connect internally to other devices for factory service and could damage the internal electronics if connected to RS232 inputs RS232 Diagnostic Communication parameters 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow control RJ45 RS232 Interface 1 8 CT TOP Pin 1 ES FRONT 3 1 3 Connections Pin 1 Restricted Leave Empty DO NOT connect Pin 2 Restricted Leave Empty DO NOT connect Pin 3 Unused Pin 4 RS232 Signal Ground to DB 9 pin 5 Pin 5 RS232 Receive data from source to CineSlide to DB 9 pin 3 Pin 6 Unused Pin 7 Unused Pin 8 Restricted Leave Empty DO NOT connect CineSlide Ma
41. ing bearing e Inthe multistand I configuration the lens could fall out of the adapter plate dropping the Isco lens to the floor DO NOT USE A MULTISTAND I with a CineSlide Multistand II CineSlide compatible These were available after January 2007 e The Multistand II was designed by TechHT and Isco Precision Optics for the CineSlide e The Multistand II s lens adapter ring the threaded ring is inserted from the back side of the lens mount The lens screws in from the front side of the lens mount opposite from the side the lens adapter ring is inserted To mount the lens the adapter ring must be inserted from the rear first and then the lens screws in from the front Page 14 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC e When the lens is mounted in a Multistand II assembly the rear of the lens is 40mm approximately 1 1 2 rearward of the mount posts e It is not possible for the lens adapter ring to fall out of the Multistand II mount if the 3 set screws holding in the adapter ring are loosened e The multistand II properly positions the lens balanced on a CineSlide slide bearing e When the lens is mounted in a Multistand II lens mount assembly attached to a CineSlide the back of the lens sticks out behind and beyond the back of the CineSlide ISCO II lens mount transfer attachment to a CineSlide FOR ISCOSTAT 9 LENS MOUNTS amp CineSlides with Iscostat 9 mount posts square aluminum These CineSlide units include a
42. is the premier anamorphic lens transport system The CineSlide is also marketed under the name of IscoScope II The CineSlide was professionally engineered by to be a reliable fully automated anamorphic slide The CineSlide is designed to be an attractive stylish anamorphic lens transport with no bulky attached boxes no cumbersome control cabling and control boxes to mount or hide The CineSlide was designed with compactness and aesthetics in mind With its curved styling flat main body dimensions of around 20 x 1 x 4 it has met that goal It is sleek relatively lightweight and designed to complement the lens attached to it and the theater in which it will operate This CineSlide is designed to do one thing and do it very well It will automate the movement of an approved anamorphic lens into and out of the light path of a projector It excels at this task and does it quickly with repeatable precision Moving the anamorphic lens is no longer a huge inconvenience and distraction to the home theater experience Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission FCC Required statements CAUTION This device is classified by the FCC as a Class B unintentional radiator Any user that changes or makes any modification to this device not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig
43. ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada Users This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 5 Features The CineSlide includes these features e Compatibility with most anamorphic lenses available today contact us for specific lens compatability The CineSlide is optimized for use with higher end ground glass lenses by Isco and Schneider The CineSlide flexible lens mount design will allow users to upgrade or change apporved
44. j ee g r Projector CineSlide Mount Installation Complete the installation of the CineSlide mount following the mount installation instructions specific to your installation and kit DO NOT INSTALL THE LENS ONTO THE BACKING PLATE YET Electrical Connections A Make these connections AFTER the CineSlide has been securely mounted The CineSlide electrical and control interfaces are all located on the back of the main electronics box They are shown in the photo below CsSII S N TRIGGER INPUTS COMM PWR LENS att pa Nil ee Lin 0 Ge el ow ee CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 19 From Left to Right 24VDC Power jack RS232 diagnostic and firmware COMM port On Off Trigger input Lens Trigger input Make these connections in this order as appropriate for your installation NOTE The CineSlide includes 2 12v trigger inputs This is a 2 5mm mini audio mono jack See appendix B for trigger cable information Connection 1 Power Trigger cable The CineSlide includes a 12V PowerON OFF trigger input Connecting this trigger to a device with a 12V power trigger output e g a projector s 12V screen trigger will automate the power on and power off functions of the CineSlide Use of this connection is optional but we recommend making this connection when possible to automate the Power ON Power OFF function of the device With this trigger connected the lens will automatic
45. lenses in the future without having to purchase a different transport system e Each unit is hand built with care in the USA and carefully tested for proper performance e Custom lens mount plates for Isco lenses are slide off slide on replacements to the stock tabletop stand Isco owners slide their lens mount off the original posts and slide it onto the CineSlide posts e For Schneider lenses the CineSlide custom Schneider mounting system is a secure fully adjustable balanced 2 post mount that is superior to the available stock mount e Repeatable accurate positioning The CineSlide moves the lens to the exact same position every time It s accuracy is much more than necessary 0 001 typical e Quick change Smooth accurate motion repositions the anamorphic lens from on to off in under 1 5 seconds firmware adjustable This quick change capability is important to minimize the disruption to the viewing experience It is now convenient to change aspect and lens modes even between movie trailers or DVD menus without having to wait on a lens movement e Automatic realignment and self tuning on power on This eliminates the need for the end user to have to do any adjusting or tweaking of the lens once it is properly installed e Compact lightweight highly optimized and engineered aluminum design e Industrial design all parts are precision industrial quality machine components like those used in industrial robotic system
46. lide ooononoconononononanacncncnnnnnnnnnnnnononononononononononononononononononononos 15 Planning for the Mount Location Relative to the Projector Home Side 18 CineS lide Mount Installation iii iia ia abia irla ies eset ttes scestinessfes toc 19 Electrical Connections a A dd 19 Connection 12 Power Trigger Cable 480 nine ao iii diiniita 20 Connection 2 Lens Move Trigger cable ss 20 Connection 3 COMM ti a An a A ane el tend es ent Ne IATA a 20 Eonn ction DC POWER tl te nues en den 21 Route and Secure All WNT if nan aient are Re rte Monte ee ev alta see nee LR A 21 Fitkal ASSOMDLY sscccsccssscssecsscesessesscesscosenesesendcossessenssssosacsiaes succtesessgeveessecscesosncsesesecsoseesssesssebectesesssectesed peseseessagseescseedesetes 22 CineShde Position Pine Adjustment nison oee a a eera a E i aa a ere e ede aat 22 Attach and Adjust the Anamorphic Lens ss 23 CHECK AND ENS a ee ER E 24 Setup Safety Checklist ciisccvecsocssesssssecsosesessenstesvevesesossonscesevencesosseosassensegenvesssessoesicevecessasessnesgesesssevecensecdbecsosessoens 25 Appendix A IR Infrared Remote control information ccscssssccsssssssscesssscsssssssscssssssssssessssscscsscssssascsssees 26 Appendix B RS232 Diagnostic Communication sccssscccsssssssssssssccssssssssssessescsssssssssssssssssssesessssscessssssascsssaes 27 Appendix C Trigger Cable technical data ccscsssscssssscsssscsssssssssscsscssscsesse
47. ly or allow any pull or tension at any wire input socket receptacle do not kink or crimp wiring A DANGER IMPORTANT ALL WIRES MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED SO THEY CANNOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY MOVING PARTS OF THE CINESLIDE THE CINESLIDE S MOVING PARTS COULD BECOME TANGLED OR WEAR THROUGH A WIRES PROTECTIVE OUTER INSULATION CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OR FAILURE DO NOT OPERATE THE CINESLIDE UNTIL ALL WIRING IS PERMANENTLY SECURELY ATTACHED CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 21 Final Assembly CineSlide Position Fine Adjustment A proper installation should have placed the CineSlide very close or exactly at its target position relative to the projector Some mounting options are very flexible and provide a wide range for adjusting the CineSlide both left right and forward rearward relative to the lens Some mounts require a more accurate installation and do not provide much flexibility The CineSlide mechanism has no position adjustment other than the mechanical adjustment of mounting the slide body relative to the projector This is by design This removes any complex adjusting or possibilities of software errors causing misalignments No programming is required The CineSlide is designed to be permanently mounted If the projector does not move and the CineSlide mount does not move then no adjustment other than the initial installation will be necessary Most
48. ment knobs and screws are secure and snug The CineSlide M should now be ready for operation CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 25 Appendix A IR Infrared Remote control information The CineSlide is designed for high end home theaters As such is it our presumption that most theaters will already have an existing control system or a high end universal remote The CineSlide has basic programming files available for the most popular PC programmable universal IR remotes The website provides download links for both the Phillips Pronto line of remotes cineslide x ccf and a device file for the Home Theater Master remotes cineslide x mxd The files provided were created using programming methods at the digital level they were not learned These files will produce clean IR signals to the CineSlide These files include the CineSlide command set programmed in a fundamental basic fashion for the target remote It is left up to the installer user to program reprogram custom button setups on their device or in the case of graphic remotes to design their own less basic graphic interface The files provided are designed to provide the core hex codes pre assembled for basic use when programming these PC programmable remotes Many users have high end universal remotes that are not PC programmable These remotes rely on built in databases supplied by the remote manufacturer For devices not in the remote manufacturer s da
49. mounting arrangements take advantage of the slotted mounting holes on the sides of the CineSlide These holes allow a 0 75 adjustment range Once the CineSlideTM is mounted and all wiring has been secured gently move the lens mount by hand to a position slightly away from either end anywhere in the middle of the travel Plug it into AC power and send it a PowerON command The CineSlide will automatically rehome to its Home LensOFF position Send a command to move the lens away from the home position to the LensON position If necessary for fine adjustment loosen the left and right CineSlide mounting bolts and carefully center the lens mount with the centerline of the projector lens For most lenses a visual alignment of this left right location is sufficient Visually or by measurement ensure the lens mount plate is centered relative to the projector s lens and light beam If it is not do not move the lens mount slide by hand on the CineSlide itself Left right adjustments must be made by moving the CineSlide body mounting position This is usually accomplished via the slotted mount holes located on each side of the CineSlide For installations not using these mount points the mount location must be adjusted as required Once the CineSlide body has been adjusted so the lens mount and lens backing plate are centered with the projector s lens light beam tighten the mount bolts and check that all mount fasteners are secure
50. n the CineSlide lens mount plate yaw adjustment Triple check any all lens adjustment knobs or levers to be sure they are tight For TechHT Schneider mounts check all 4 levers These levers are adjustable in position or angle of the lever Pull the levers out away from the bolt and rotate them to the desired position and release Position the levers so they won t poke anyone and are out of the way Check that the lens mount post safety screws or safety stops are in place These screws are there to help prevent a loosened lens from sliding off the posts onto the floor If you have not already follow the mount safety checklist for your CineSlide mount CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 35 Other lens adjustment issues Curved Screens Depending on your lens projector throw distance and screen type you may experience more or less pincushion in the image As mentioned previously Pincushion is where the top and bottom sides are bowed slightly This aberration is inherent with all anamorphic lenses It is usually attributed to small lenses and big projector panel sizes but mainly caused by shorter throws If you experience this issue the only real fix for it is a curved screen A longer throw usually reduces it to a very acceptable level Stewart makes very nice curved screens and TechHT is an expert at sizing the screen and curve for your particular installation We are happy to size and order Stewart curved scre
51. nings could result in personal injury or property damage or both This device should be installed by a competent skilled installer The installer must read and understand all instructions prior to and during installation ONLY APPROVED ANAMORPHIC LENSES MAY BE USED Do not use any lens not explicitly approved for use with the CineSlide Lenses must meet technical requirements and not exceed limitations for safe operaton particularly for ceiling mounts THE CINESLIDE MUST BE MOUNTED TO A PROPER STRUCTURAL ELEMENT An example of a proper structural element is a ceiling joist that is properly sized and rated for all dead and live loads it is to carry including a CineSlide and any other loads TechHT does not size structural elements A licensed structural engineer architect or other qualified professional should be consulted to verify the structural elements are of sufficient size and strength to support any load attached to them DO NOT INSTALL A CineSlide into sheetrock or wallboard alone as these are not structural elements The forces created by a moving lens would likely cause a fastener to work loose from or come out of sheetrock or wallboard causing an unsafe condition All fasteners used to mount a CineSlide must be of proper length and size to support a minimum of 200 Ib pullout strength per fastener For screw in wood fasteners all fasteners must enter the wooden structural element a sufficient distance from any edge or side of
52. ntered with the projector lens only to have to move the anamorphic later What we DO align to is the properly adjusted 16x9 light beam The light beam is not usually coming out of the center of the lens Projector vertical offsets cause the light beam to exit the lens FAR off center of the lens vertical center point Some projectors even allow for a left right offset adjustment and for those the light path may not be coming out of the horizontal center either Although for best results with an anamorphic we recommend keeping horizontal offset at 0 or a minimum We mount and adjust our anamorphic to the properly aligned and focused image light beam not the projector lens per se The adjustment of an anamorphic lens is usually an iterative process You will make one pass of the adjustments then return to fine tune and readjust with another pass or more The adjustment and alignment of the lens is about 2 main things 1 getting its position set right relative to the light beam and 2 adjusting the astigmatism Adjustments The anamorphic lens has several adjustments and relative position measurements 1 Horizontal position Left right centering relative to the light path 2 Roll How the lens is turned in its mount plate about its light path axis 3 Pitch The tilt of the lens in the up down directions 4 Height Vertical position of lens relative to floor ceiling 5 Yaw The angle the lens points to the left or right relative to the
53. nto the lens mount GREAT Care must be taken to not cross thread the large diameter fine pitch threads of the lens The installer must be sure it is screwed in completely and not cross threaded The lens should turn freely without binding as it is screwed into its back plate We prefer to screw the lens to the back plate with the CineSlide installed per above Some installers prefer to remove the lens mount from the CineSlide posts and then install the lens to the back plate and then reinstall the lens mount back onto the posts Another option is to remove the CineSlide from the slide mount entirely install the lens while the back plate is flat and then re install the whole assembly We leave it up to the installer to determine the best method for their situation and type of CineSlide mount being used Schneider ONLY The Schneider lens has 4 screw holes and one exposed stainless bump on its back Align the lens so the bump is on the lower quadrant You will see one on the slotted holes on the lens back plate is extended to accommodate this bump In the correct position all 4 screw holes as well as the bump will line up with the corresponding curved slotted mount holes In the correct position you should be able to rotate the lens several degrees and all 4 holes and the bump will still be visible through the slotted holes during the rotation Attach the Schneider lens to its backing plate using the 4 M3 x 10mm screws provided Snug
54. nual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 27 RS232 Diagnostic Command Set Note lt CR gt symbol below represents a carriage return Decimal 013 Hex 0x0D Command sequence RS232 command PowerON A001 lt CR gt PowerOFF A002 lt CR gt LensON A003 lt CR gt LensOFF A004 lt CR gt Force Rehome A005 lt CR gt Typical 9 Pin RS232 PC interface Looking into PC or into back of DB 9 Shell head at PC look for physically numbered holes on the DB 9 connector DB 9 DE 9 Connector Pin Out Only pins used with the CineSlide are listed Pin Signal Name Signal Description not used not used TXD Transmit Data to CineSlide pin 5 not used GND Signal Ground Common CineSlide pin 4 not used not used not used not used I OA EU D Page 28 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Appendix C Trigger Cable technical data The CineSlide is equipped with 2 12V trigger inputs These trigger inputs connect internally to Opto Isolated solid state sensors to detect when a 12V signal is input to the device The triggers control both the power state and the lens position as described in detail in the user s manual TechHT offers CineSlide trigger cables as an accessory item for our installer s convenience We offer regular and ultra low current cables CineSlide s are designed to accept a 12v 20mA source trigger signal as listed in the CineSlide specifications We have encountere
55. or the other side of the slide rail Put a little extra grease slightly more than a film in the side grooves of the slide rail in an area about 1 long on the front and back of the rail Manually gently and slowly move the lens back and forth the full length of the rail With a paper towel gently wipe off any excess from both side s side grooves and leave the remaining protective film on the slide rail You may use Q tips to clean any excess around the bearing truck that you cannot reach with a paper towel left arrow below Plug the CineSlide back in and operate it left and right several times 3 4 Power it off and again wipe any excess lubricant Linear Bearing Truck left arrow and rail right arrow back side Front side of rail not shown Most CineSlide parts are fixed with specific thread locking compounds It is unlikely any fasteners will ever come loose as long as you do not disturb them If you discover a part or fastener that has come loose you may tighten it gently or contact the manufacturer for advice Periodically check all mounting fasteners to ensure none have come loose When you change your fire alarm batteries would be a good time to remember to check the slide and lubricate if necessary and verify you mount fasteners are secure CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 11 Installation Installer Qualifications The CineSlide must be installed by qualified installers who are experienced and qu
56. pression methods What you do need is a test pattern source that will display a single line focused grid pattern The ideal pattern is grid with horizontal and vertical center lines and complete border lines made of from one to 2 pixels The best grid pattern will have a grid that has hard pixel edges i e exactly 1 to 3 pixels wide and accurately and perfectly fills the projected 16x9 panel size corner pixel to corner pixel If you don t have a good grid test pattern it s going to be a little more difficult to adjust focus but certainly not impossible to adjust There are several sources for such test patterns These include 1 Projectors MOST projectors have internal patterns including grids that are there just for alignment reasons Those are often the best grid patterns to use unless you have a scaler 2 Scalers Many users will be using an outboard scaler such as the Lumagen HDQ or Radiance These scalers have internal test patterns that are ideal for this purpose 3 Computer PC generated test patterns will work well if you use a HTPC or can connect a PC to the projector Displaymate www displaymate com is a source for good PC generated test patterns Setting up a HTPC is way beyond the score of this manual 4 Home made HD DVD s with static native resolution images that are not mpeg encoded These MIGHT work if the player plays the native image on a pixel perfect basis Page 30 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Scr
57. r modes PowerON and PowerOFF PowerON In PowerON mode the device is powered up the motor control circuitry and the motor are ON When powered ON and not moving the motor is in a hold state where it will use a small amount of current to hold the lens in place and resist any movement i e from vibration induced by a subwoofer etc NEVER FORCE A MOVEMENT BY HAND WHEN THE DEVICE IS ON When the CineSlide receives a PowerON command that wakes it from sleep it will automatically rehome the lens This is a short process where the lens is moved a small amount to activate its position sensor and set its home position to a known place The default position for home is on the right side away from the motor See planning section of this manual for home position details The home side may be changed via a software configuration utility and special cable Contact TechHT to obtain the software and cable or cable construction details Commands that will cause the CineSlide to change to PowerON mode e IR remote PowerON command see Appendix 1 for IR remote information IR remote LensON command Power Trigger ON command a voltage change on the trigger input from OV off to 12V on Lens Trigger ON command a voltage change on the trigger input from OV off to 12V on Although it is possible to do so we recommend that the installer DOES NOT use the LensON command in lieu of a PowerON command This will cause an unnecessary del
58. s This CineSlide includes a 100 custom built motor along with German engineered and assembled motor control circuitry e Quiet smooth precision ball bearing based linear slide bearings No plastic slide components exist in the CineSlide The CineSlide bearings are designed for long life with continuous use by industrial robotics They should last several lifetimes in a home theater environment These bearings have negligible friction which facilitates a compact motor size and sleek design e Infrared IR remote control Configuration files are available for both the Phillips Pronto remotes and the Home Theater Master line of remotes An optional 8 device programmable remote control is available to control the CineSlide or use to teach other high end remotes such as the Harmony e Dual 12v trigger interfaces A 12v trigger is provided for automated device power on off and a second 12v trigger is provided to interface with 2 35 trigger capable devices This trigger will automate the movement of the lens position e Ultra low current design Consumes 10mA when asleep 100mA standby hold mode only 400mA when moving Worldwide capable low voltage low current and lightweight DC power supplies e NEW for 2008 Patented drive belt and pulley system provides even smoother and quieter operation as well as a lifetime without adjustments or wear Page 6 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC CineSlide Control and Operation
59. s lock modification is available from TechHT to provide this strongly recommended feature Multistand IT mounts include a lens lock setscrew in the rear of the mount plate For lens mounts with lens roll lock capability do not lock the roll at this time Lens roll locks are not required but you will find later that the adjustment of the astigmatism ring on the front of the lens will tend to also rotate the lens and change it s roll adjustment In lieu of a lens lock modification for Iscostat 9 mounts one user reported using plumbers Teflon tape on the lens threads to stabilize an Isco This tape is made for threads inexpensive and available at most any hardware store It will not lock the lens but may make it less prone to moving as easily in the threads With the grid pattern displayed and the anamorphic lens in the light path fine tune the roll position of the lens When the lens roll adjustment is changed the projected image will skew or lean accordingly Adjust the lens roll so the center grid line is parallel with the center plumb bob line and vertical 3 Yaw left right aiming Again using the center grid line and the plumb bob string adjust the lens yaw On the CineSlide loosen the 2 hex head adjustment screws on the lens mount plate using a 10mm wrench DO NOT loosen the center nut it is a safety fastener With the adjustment screws loosened the lens may to be pointed left right to adjust its yaw The CineSlide mount
60. s needed In other words for best performance the lens height position should be such that the post sliders are NOT near the ends of the lens mount posts A lens at the extreme ends of the mount posts will not move as smoothly as one that is closer to the midpoint While carefully holding the anamorphic so it cannot drop to the floor loosen its adjustment knobs or levers THE ISCO IMI IS VERY HEAVY BULKY AND DIFFICULT TO HOLD Do not let it surprise you when you release it Move the lens up and down and tilt as necessary Newer mounts including the Multistand II allow independent adjustment of tilt and height For these make one height or tilt adjustment at a time Be sure to support the lens before loosening any knob Watch the pattern on the screen as you adjust the height and tilt Also look into the lens without looking into the light beam to see where the light beam is hitting the glass on the front and rear elements The general object of this adjustment is to get the light beam to go directly through the center of the lens That is the rectangular 16x9 light beam is centered on the rear of the lens and to a lesser extent the 2 37 1 rectangle exiting the lens is centered on the front element of the lens Note that the best position for these adjustments will vary based on the vertical lens offset and whether or not a curved screen is in use On the screen watch the upper and lower pattern edges Do not worry about the sides yet Adj
61. special sliding T nut a special thick washer and a M5 Socket Head Cap Screw that are provided as a safety stop for your Isco mount The special T nut washer and screw are called the lock screw assembly The lock screw assembly is positioned on the post below the lens mount and tightened after your lens is in place and adjusted This lock screw assembly is packaged separately along with lens mount post plastic caps down and possibly off the mount posts in the event the Isco lens mount knobs come loose The lock screw assembly is provided as an extra measure to ensure your lens does not slide VAN Always periodically check your lens mount adjustment knows to ensure they are tight 1 Remove lens from tablestand If necessary unscrew and remove the Isco III lens lens only by unscrewing the lens from the back plate and adjustment assembly Put the lens aside in a safe place 2 Completely unscrew and remove the 2 stock lens mount assembly s side locking knobs 3 Carefully slide the stock lens mount assembly off of the original Isco stand s posts being careful to not damage or bind the 2 very small very thin plastic shims washer like rings These shims are on most Isco mounts between the clamp and the posts see photo below 4 With the Isco lens mount back plate where the lens screws on oriented toward the rear of the CineSlide slide the Isco lens mount assembly onto the CineSlide lens mount posts Be caref
62. stallation or installations by anyone other than a qualified professional installer in accordance with instructions provided and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes This warranty excludes and does not cover defects malfunctions or failures of any CineSlide which were caused by modifications or damage to the CineSlide while in your possession or unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance failure to provide a proper protected and adequate power source This warranty excludes and does not cover defects malfunctions or failures of any CineSlide which are cosmetic are caused by acts of god are due to improper installation environments including wet or non HVAC controlled environments water damage lightning strikes or other significant electrical disturbances beyond our control UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TECHHT LLC BE LAIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL TEHCHHT LLC S LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID TO TECHHT BY THE CONSUMER DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT For warranty service contact the selling dealer For direct purchases contact TechHT LLC via E mail at support07 te
63. tabase these remotes must learn the codes from a source remote TechHT LLC offers an optional preprogrammed universal remote for the CineSlide The CineSlide optional remote is manufactured by One for All OFA a popular high quality universal remote manufacturer The CineSlide universal remote may vary slightly depending on current OFA production models but in general the remote will be a basic 6 to 8 device programmable universal remote Although these OFA remotes are high quality programmable remotes and are perfectly suitable for controlling the CineSlide it is our expectation that most users will only use them to teach a high end remote control system The CineSlide universal remote will be programmed as follows Select TV 6620 or Aux 8820 on the remote to select the CineSlide mode then e The Play button will send the PowerON command e The Stop button will send the PowerOFF command e The UP arrow button send the LensON command e The DOWN arrow button will send the LensOFF command The Phillips Pronto CCF file includes 4 buttons for use with your own custom Pronto system PwrON PwrOFF LensON LensOFF The Home Theater Master MXD file is programmed with the same keys as the Optional CineSlide IR remote Play Stop Up Arrow Down Arrow and as applicable corresponding LED entries Page 26 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Appendix B RS232 Communication The CineSl
64. the element extend threads the proper distance into the wooden structural element and be installed into side grain not end grain For bolt and nut fasteners nylon insert style or other suitable lock nuts must be used to prevent any loosening of mounting fasteners Exercise extreme caution when working on a ladder or above floor level Keep the area below the installation free from all objects that may be damaged including people at all times Dropping tools parts or lenses onto the floor or onto people below the work area could cause injury and or severe damage to the device or lens Never work on the CineSlide its mounts or other related parts when the CineSlide is plugged into AC power The CineSlide has moving parts that may be activated by unseen elements causing unexpected motion Such unexpected motion could cause injury knock a workman off balance etc ALWAYS UNPLUG the CineSlide when installing checking or adjusting the CineSlide ALWAYS REMAIN CLEAR OF THE LENS MOVEMENT PATH NEVER PLACE A LADDER SCAFFOLD etc in a position where the CineSlide could contact the ladder scaffold or any person working on or from on such items CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Mount the CineSlide in a location away from children pets accidental casual or unintentional human contact The CineSlide has moving parts and while they are covered it may be possible for a child or pet who tries hard enough to put their
65. ul to align the thin plastic side shims These are very easy to damage go slowly and check each side as the posts pass the bottom and tops of the shims CineSlide Manual ver2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 15 5 Locate or install the sliding T nut in the outer side of one of the mount post legs Slide this T nut soit 1s located below relative to the floor the lens mount adjustment knob GENTLY screw in the socket head lock screw using the supplied machined thick washer Screw it in snug but not tight Shim T nut 7 Screw in the clamp knobs and move the clamp the assembly gently into place on the new mount posts Locate at about the midpoint of the posts and gently snug the clamp knobs so the mount won t move 8 Insert post end caps firmly into the ends of the mount posts 9 After the lens is adjusted loosen the lock screw and slide the lock screw T nut and washer up on the post so it is near the lens clamp assembly and tighten the lock screw as shown in the photo below Lock screw assembly in position against the lens mount Page 16 CineSlide Manual ver 2 3 2008 TechHT LLC MULTISTAND II LENS MOUNTS CineSlides with Multistand II mount posts Some multistand II mounts have no table top base and come ready to slide onto a CineSlide These multistand Ils will not have their own base plate or posts For these units the Multistand II post safety stops and screws will be included with the mount or CineSlide packaging If
66. ust the lens height and the tilt so that a the light beam is centered on the rear of the lens and b the image on the screen upper and lower edges are as equally flat as possible and aligned with the screen top bottom Anamorphic lenses cause a distortion called pincushion This is where the top and bottom edges of the image bows inward toward the screen center You want to balance any bowing pincushion between the top and bottom This is a trial and error process Once satisfied with the upper lower alignment tighten the lens tilt height adjustments to lock them in place Be careful not to let the lens roll while adjusting especially if not locked 6 Astigmatism Astigmatism is an optical aberration inherent in anamorphic lenses of all types Astigmatism is where a different quality of focus occurs for horizontal and vertical directions for a projection distance e g pixels may be in focus on the top and bottom edges but out of focus on their side edges This aberration varies for differing projection distances throws thus the need for adjustability Note that Prism based lenses do not have the ability to adjust astigmatism For the best quality image adjustable astigmatism is required as available on the Isco lenses High end cylindrical ground glass lenses such as the Isco III and IS allow adjustment of astigmatism This allows correct focus across the full image for your specific installation and throw distance There are visi
67. would be Mark these side points or virtual 16x9 corners on the top and bottom frame use light masking tape or similar Optional You may find it helpful to hang 2 more plumb bobs to make the Virtual sides of the 16x9 image you just measured You can also locate the 16x9 image sides using the sides of a centered projected grid Having the 16x9 sides marked aids in checking for keystone alignment errors on the 16x9 image Basic projector alignment and installation are beyond the scope of this manual But you need to verify it is setup correctly If it is not the lens adjustment procedure will be more difficult Armed with your vertical centerline your virtual 16x9 screen frame corners and your high end test pattern project and verify your 16x9 image is aligned properly no anamorphic lens in place yet The center grid line of your pattern should project perfectly onto your centerline plumb bob centerline If you used a light colored string it will light up from being illuminated by the projection of the grid line onto it The image should be to the top and bottom edges of the screen flat on all 4 sides except for curved screens The pattern s sides should be the same distance from the outside screen scope width edges If you don t have a grid with a center line you can use a full screen pattern and align to the 16x9 sides instead Note that due to pincushion artifacts introduced by all anamorphic lenses you may need to overscan
68. y is limited to the purchase price paid directly to TechHT by the consumer dealer or distributor In no event shall the Company be liable for any consequential indirect incidental or special damages of any nature arising from the sales or use of the product whether based in contract tort strict liability or otherwise Note Some states do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or special damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not fully apply This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state CineSlide Manual ver2 3 2008 TechHT LLC Page 39 Setup Safety Checklist copy This checklist may not be all inclusive The installer should verify all aspects of the installation have been completed and the device is mounted in a secure safe manner This checklist is just a reminder of some of the most important items O O Mount to ceiling or mount to structural element screws are secured and tight They are of the proper size and properly fastened into a structural element capable of holding 6x the weight of the lens and slide For CineSlide mount kits the CineSlide mount posts were installed with a top safety screw this is the M8 screw that goes into the top center of each mount post EVERY ceiling kit includes a safety screw for the posts Ceiling plate kits have a M8 countersunk screw Head rail type kits have a M8 t slot screw that sli

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