Using the projector
Digital Projection Ltd. E-Vision Laser 13000 WU Series
Theaterscope setting
TheaterScope is used with
an anamorphic lens.
If you use TheaterScope,
set your screen aspect
ratio to 16:9.
The
TheaterScope
setting is used in combination with an anamorphic lens to restore 2.35: images packed into a 16:9 frame. Such images are projected with black
lines at the top and bottom of the 16:9 screen to make up for the difference in aspect ratios.
Without an anamorphic lens and without the TheaterScope setting applied, a 16:9 source containing a 2.35:1 image looks like this:
Black margin – part of the source
Black margin – part of the source
If we change the setting to TheaterScope, the black lines will disappear but the image will stretch vertically to reach the top and bottom of the DMD™:
An anamorphic lens will stretch the image horizontally, restoring the original 2.35 ratio:
Operating Guide
Rev A June 2019
page 53
Notes