Alpha+XM3 on Sony
Alpha+XM3
on Sony VPL-XW6000ES
JVC + DCR+XM2
Paladin DCR + XM2
on JVC DLA-RS4200/NZ900
DCR+XM2
DCR-J1 on JVC
DCR-J1
on JVC DLA-RS3200/NZ800
LS12000-CDR-E1
CDR-E1
on Epson LS12000
STE-J1 on JVC
STE-J1
on JVC D-ILA RS3200/NZ800

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Sony VPL-XW5000ES, VPL-XW6000ES, VPL-XW7000ES JVC NZ800 NZ900

Cinema Format Projector Conversion Lenses

Now installed in over 10,000 of the highest end home theaters world-wide, Panamorph conversion lenses work with internal anamorphic modes of today's most popular home theater projectors to activate millions of unused black bar pixels - filling cinema-format projection screens with up to 30% higher brightness and detail and even expanding the image (with our STE lenses) for the biggest, best big-screen experience possible when watching movies, streaming, sports and gaming. Lenses are available through manufacturer-authorized projector resellers.

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LENS MODEL MSRP   DESCRIPTION (Click lens model for installation manual. Check the Lens Selector for compatibility.)
Alpha+XM3 $9,995   High performance 8K-rated lens for current JVC 17:9 and Sony 16:9 projectors. The first distortion-free anamorphic lens ever offered. Likely compatibility with future projectors with purchase of a new mounting system (not guaranteed).
DCR+XM2 $8,995   High performance 8K-rated lens for JVC RS4200/NZ900 projectors at throw ratios under 1.58:1 and also the Sony GTZ380. Likely compatibility with future projectors with purchase of a new mounting system (not guaranteed).
DCR-J1 $5,995   High performance 8K-rated direct-attach lens for all JVC D-ILA projectors other than RS4200/NZ900 and similar models. Same performance as DCR+XM2 but smaller lens in a housing custom made for these projectors. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
CDR-E1 $5,995   High performance 8K-rated direct-attach lens for the Epson LS12000 and UB1000 projector. Same performance as CDR+XM2 but smaller lens in a custom-made housing for the LS12000. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
STE-J1 $5,995   Short Throw Expansion custom direct-attach 4K-rated lens for all JVC D-ILA projectors other than RS4200/NZ900 and similar models. Only use when image size is the highest priority. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
STE-S3, STE-S4 $5,995   Short Throw Expansion custom direct-attach 4K-rated lens for Sony VPL-XW5000ES (STE-S3) and VPL-XW6000/7000ES (STE-S4). Only use when image size is the highest priority. Cannot be used with other projector designs.
CDR+XM2 $8,995   High performance 8K-rated lens system for Epson LS12000 and UB1000 projectors and larger projectors from Digital Projection. Likely compatibility with future projectors with purchase of a new mounting system (not guaranteed).
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JVC and Sony Projector Modes using an Alpha lens and a 2.4:1 Screen

2.4:1 Movies and Streaming

Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.32x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.

JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic A.

If subtitles are missing, use the 2.0:1 or 16:9 content settings.

2.0:1 Streaming

Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.32x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.

JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic A.

Note: 8% of content is cropped at the top and bottom. 

If subtitles are still missing, use the 16:9 content settings.

Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.32x and "Aspect" to Normal.

JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Off.

Note: Content appears 25% horizontally stretched. Optional: Set Sony "Aspect" to Squeeze or JVC "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic B to increase black sidebars and to remove the stretched appearance.

 

JVC and Sony Projector Modes using a DCR or STE lens and a 2.4:1 Screen

2.4:1 Movies and Streaming

Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.24x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.

JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic C.

2.0:1 Streaming

Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.24x and "Aspect" to V-Stretch.

JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic C.

Note: 8% of content is cropped at the top and bottom. 

Smaller Content, 16:9 TV and Gaming

Sony: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to 1.24x and "Aspect" to Normal. 16:9 projectors must be zoomed down to see full height then zoomed back up for other modes.

JVC: Set "Anamorphic Lens" to Off.

Note: Content appears 25% horizontally stretched. Optional: Set Sony "Aspect" to Squeeze or JVC "Anamorphic Lens" to Anamorphic D to increase black sidebars and to remove the stretched appearance.

 

Digital Projection, Epson and Benq Projector Modes using a CDR lens and a 2.4:1 Screen

2.4:1 Movies and Streaming

Digital Projection: Set "Aspect" to TheaterScope.

Epson: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic Wide.

Benq: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic 2.4:1.

2.0:1 Streaming

Digital Projection: Set "Aspect" to TheaterScope.

Epson: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic Wide.

Benq: Set "Aspect" to Anamorphic 2.4:1.

Note: 8% of content is cropped at the top and bottom. 

Smaller Content, 16:9 TV and Gaming

Digital Projection: Set "Aspect" to Normal (or 4:3 Narrow to remove the 33% horizontal stretch by adding wide sidebars)

Epson: Set "Aspect" to Auto (or Horizontal Squeeze to remove the 33% horizontal stretch by adding wide sidebars).

Benq: Set "Aspect" to 16:9 (or Anamorphic 16:9 to remove the 33% horizontal stretch by adding wide sidebars).