AKPro system with ATH1 transport shown Planar Model A480-PL Professional Grade Home Cinema Conversion Lens System USER MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE Including the UH480 Lens, ATH1 Transport and AKPro Projector Attachment Kits As of February, 2009 Introduction, Basic projection parameters Using the AKPro Attachment Kit Important ceiling mount location considerations Package Contents Attachment Plate Diagram Connecting the AKPro Attachment Plate – PD8130/PD8150 Mounting the ATH1 transport Connecting the AKP
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Planar A480-PL lens system – the world’s leading model anamorphic lens system designed to dramatically enhance today’s high performance 16:9 projectors when showing the true widescreen aspect ratio of most major motion pictures. The A480-PL lens system includes the UH480 Lens and ATH1 automated transport to provide the optimum performance when viewing all wide screen content.
USING the AKPro ATTACHMENT KIT The AKPro includes a high performance, rigid, solid steel plate specifically designed to attach to a properly installed ceiling mount head made by Chief Manufacturing (for use with the PD8130/8150) or Premier (for use with the PD8130/8150 and Viper), which may then be further installed to the ceiling using a variety of standard Chief or Premier mounting components. These components are not included in the kit but are available.
PACKAGE CONTENTS AKPro attachment plate, AKPro attachment bag (hardware, spacers), plate hook bag (chain, hooks, hardware) Transport, transport mounting hardware, lens bracket mounting hardware, power supply, Panamorph remote, batteries Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
Panamorph lens and mounting bracket Chief RPA ceiling mount (PD81xx use only) Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
Top View (this side towards ceiling) Front H 7 13 11 3 11 6 1 6 15 13 H H 8130/8150 7170 Ceiling side of Attachment Plate 8130/8150 7170 8130/8150 8130/8150 7170 7170 Rear Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
PD8130/PD8150 installation instructions CONNECTING THE AKPro ATTACHMENT PLATE (Chief RPA mount and Phillips screwdrivers required) 1. Position the projector bottom-up on a soft surface. Consult the Attachment Plate Diagram for plate orientation, mounting hole locations and required screws and spacers for the PD8130 or PD8150.
MOUNTING THE ATH1 TRANSPORT 1. DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO THE TRANSPORT AT THIS TIME. ATH1/M380 Attachment Bag Contents 2. Position the flat side of the motorized transport against the bottom Pivot screw as #10-32x5/8” screw (1) assembled side of the Attachment Plate so that the transport logo is toward the screen and #10-32 nut (1) the center “M” hole in the Attachment Attachment #10-32 lock washer (1) Plate Plate is aligned with the front recessed transport hole.
Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
If the lens must be removed for any length of time it is recommended that a similar weight be suspended from the front of the attachment kit to balance the weight of the projector. This will minimize unusual stresses on the ceiling mount system. Proceed to “Final Adjustments” later on in this manual. Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
Viper (PD7170) installation instructions CONNECTING THE AKPro ATTACHMENT PLATE AND CEILING MOUNT (Planar/Premier PDS mount P/N 997-5351-00 and Phillips screwdrivers required) 1. Position the projector bottom-up on a soft surface. Consult the Attachment Plate Diagram for plate orientation, mounting hole locations and required screws and spacers for the Viper.
VIPER (PD7170) ATTACHMENT SECURITY HOOK ATTACHMENT (Phillips screwdrivers, pliers, scissors and appropriate ceiling hooks required) Plate Hook Bag Contents (AK6 only) #8-32 Wire Hook (2) #8-32 Nut (4) Ceiling side #8 Washer (4) M4 Lock Washer (2) 3/16” Chain (6 feet) Plate Hook Chain End (4) 1. Install the Plate Hook Assemblies in the two “H” holes of the Attachment Plate (see diagram) with the hook ends on the ceiling side as shown above.
MOUNTING THE ATH1 TRANSPORT 1. DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO THE TRANSPORT AT THIS TIME. ATH1/M380 Attachment Bag Contents 2. Position the flat side of the motorized transport against the bottom Pivot screw as #10-32x5/8” screw (1) assembled side of the Attachment Plate so that the transport logo is toward the screen and #10-32 nut (1) the center “M” hole in the Attachment Attachment #10-32 lock washer (1) Plate Plate is aligned with the front recessed transport hole.
ATTACHING THE PROJECTOR TO THE CEILING MOUNT Follow the instructions included in the PDS mount to securely attach it to the ceiling Attach the projector to the ceiling mounted portion of the PDS mount Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS (ALL INSTALLATIONS) 1. Turn the projector on with the UH480 Lens out of the projector beam. Set the horizontal lens shift to neutral (if a feature of your projector) and then adjust the ceiling mount so that the 16:9 image is in the exact center of and square to the screen, with a similar amount of image slightly over the top and bottom screen borders.
Programming Connect the included power adapter to the power input and connect a 3.5mm mini jack to 3.5mm mini jack cord that is long enough to reach from the Panamorph transport motor to the rear of the Planar projector (not included) to the “+12V Trigger In” on the Panamorph transport motor Plug the other end of the 3.5mm mini jack into one of the two 12V triggers located on the rear panel of the projector. With the lens in the “out” position, bring up the projector menu.
Now when the aspect on the projectors aspect ratio is changed to “Letterbox”, the 12V trigger will activate and the Panamorph lens transport will position the Panamorph lens in front of the projectors primary lens. Planar A480-PL User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 2.3, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, Planar Inc.
Aspect Ratio Matrix Native Source Aspect Projector Aspect and 12V trigger Setting with Panamorph Lens Resulting Aspect on Screen 16:9 16:9 letterbox 4:3 4:3 Letterbox 4:3 Narrow 16:9 2.35:1 4:3 You can program the projector control the lens and screen mask for one resize mode, such as 16:9 letterbox to 2.35:1, or leave the Panmorph lens in front of the lens all the time and adjust the aspect raito per source type.
