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==Lamp Alignment== | ==Lamp Alignment== | ||
Whenever you put in a new xenon lamp it must be properly aligned on the X, Y and Z axis (horizontal, vertical, axial) to have even illumination and achieve the proper luminance on screen. Poor lamp alignment can result in hot spots of light on screen, damage the reflector, lens, and even the print. A lamp alignment should be performed when a new lamp is installed and periodically thereafter because the position may drift over time. | Whenever you put in a new xenon lamp it must be properly aligned on the X, Y and Z axis (horizontal, vertical, axial) to have even illumination and achieve the proper luminance on screen. Poor lamp alignment can result in hot spots of light on screen, damage the reflector, lens, and even the print. A lamp alignment should be performed when a new lamp is installed and periodically thereafter because the position may drift over time. | ||
Lamp alignment should be done whenever a new lamp is installed, if you see hot spots or shadows on screen, film prints exhibiting embossing or burns, or if you are switching between different film gauges on the same projector. | |||
Most lamphouses have a mechanical adjustment to shift the position of the cathode end, while the anode end is supported by a post or yoke with an adjustable height. The height of the anode can usually be set during the initial installation, with only the cathode end being adjusted at every lamp change. If you center the cathode end, it will be apparent if the anode position is incorrect because the lamp will not be straight. | Most lamphouses have a mechanical adjustment to shift the position of the cathode end, while the anode end is supported by a post or yoke with an adjustable height. The height of the anode can usually be set during the initial installation, with only the cathode end being adjusted at every lamp change. If you center the cathode end, it will be apparent if the anode position is incorrect because the lamp will not be straight. | ||