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AKPro system with ATH1
transport shown
Optoma Model BX-AL133B
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 November 1, 2008
Introduction 2
Basic projection parameters 2
A note on your screen format 2
Using the AKPro Attachment Kit 3
Important ceiling mount location considerations 3
Attachment Plate Diagram 4
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Optoma BX-AL133B 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 BX-AL133B lens system includes the UH480 Lens and ATH1 automated transport to provide the optimum performance when viewing all wide screen content. The ATH1 transport can be mounted to your ceiling, to an improvi
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USING the AKPro ATTACHMENT KIT The AKPro includes a high performance, rigid, solid steel plate specifically designed to attach to a properly installed model RPA ceiling mount head made by Chief Manufacturing, which may then be further installed to the ceiling using a variety of standard Chief components. These components are not included in the kit but are available from most qualified home theater installers. The RPA and associated hardware must be installed to ceiling structural
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H 7 13 11 3 11 6 6 15 Ceiling side of 1 13 Attachment Plate H H A C B B A A C C B B AKP 1r6 o Compatible Optoma Projector Models Holes Screws Spacers Notes HD80, HD81, HD81-LV, HD803, HD930, HD980, HD7200, HD8000, A M4x30 5/8” (3) HT1080, HD806, HC815, HT1200, TX1080, HD80-LV, HD8000-LV, HD806-ISF Optoma BX-AL133B User Manual and Installation Guide, Version 1.0, copyright Nov, 2008,
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HD82, HD808, HD8200 B M6x45 5/8” (4) HD86 C M4x30 5/8” (3) CONNECTING THE AKPro ATTACHMENT PLATE (Chief RPA mount and Phillips screwdrivers required) 1. Position the projector bottom-up. Consult the Attachment Plate Diagram for plate orientation, hole positions and required screws and spacers for your projector model. Insert and tighten each screw through an appropriate silver washer and lock washer, the designated holes in the Attachment Plate, then through any required spac
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ALTERNATE ATTACHMENT PLATE METHOD (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) Plate Hook 3/16” Chain (6 feet) Chain End (4) as assembled to Attachment Plate Ceiling Mount Attachment 1. Install the Plate Hook Assemblies in the two “H” Screws adapter holes of the Attachment Plate (see diagram) with the Attachment Pl
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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. Insert t
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CLEANING In most applications lenses do not need very much cleaning – a bit of dust will not impact image clarity. However, in today’s high performance home cinemas with very dark rooms a small build-up of dust or other foreign matter on your projector lens or your Panamorph lens can produce a measurable reduction in contrast. The most effective cleaning approach is to simply blow off any dust. If there is any residue or build-up then it is recommended that you clean the optics with
