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3. Lenses & Lens selection
3. LENSES & LENS SELECTION
About this chapter
This chapter gives an overview of available lenses for your Athena and explains how to select the best suited lens for a speci fi c
situation using the lens calculator. Also, it is explained how to install and remove a lens from the projector Lens Holder and how to
shift, zoom and focus the lens.
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Never transport the projector with a Lens mounted in the Lens Holder. Always remove the Lens
before transporting the projector. Neglecting this can damage the Lens Holder and Prism.
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Caution when removing or installing the lens! Fragile parts at the inner side of the Lens Holder.
Each time a lens is manipulated (e.g. removed and installed in a projector), it needs to be homed and returned.
Overview
• Lens removal
• Lens shift, zoom & focus
3.1 Lens removal
How to remove a lens from the Lens Holder?
1. Support the lens with one hand while you unlock the lens holder by sliding the lock handle (1) towards the “unlocked” position as
illustrated.
2. Gently pull the lens out of the lens holder, maintaining its coaxial direction.
Caution: Do not accidentally bump with the lens against the electronic boards inside the Lens Holder.
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It’s recommended to place the Lens caps of the original Lens packaging, back on both sides of the removed
Lens to protect the optics of the Lens.
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