McIntosh LK1 Owner's Manual

Anamorphic Lens System

LK1

Installation Guide

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

The lightning flash with arrowhead,
within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “danger­ous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of im­portant operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the appliance.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground­ing type plug has two blades and a third ground­ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re­ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or

back. No user-serviceable parts inside.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when mov­ing the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person­nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appara­tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liq­uids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING:

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS
INJURY IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

When mounting the projector to a building
structure, it is important to follow all of the local
building/construction codes. The total weight of
the McIntosh MDLP Series Projector, LK1 Ana­morphic Lens System and MB20/EP20 Mounting
Brackets is 80 lbs (36.29 kg). Make sure the ceil­ing structural members can support five times the
total weight, which is 400 lbs (181.44 kg).
Proper installation procedure by qualified
personnel as outlined in this installation guide is
required. It is recommended that the Profession­als at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all
aspects of installation and operation, install the
McIntosh Video System and any associated audio
equipment.
It is important to read this LK1 Installation
Guide and the MDLP Series Owner’s Manual be­fore starting the installation process. The instruc­tions in this Installation Guide must be adhered to
as failure to do so could result in serious injury.
To prevent possible damage to the Lens As-

semblies, DO NOT at any time attempt to LIFT,
CARRY or RE-ORIENT the equipment using the
Lens.

A. Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
B. Do not remove lens covers until instructed to

do so.

C. Do not insert anything into the equipment

through the ventilation holes.
D. Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
E. No naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, should be placed on the equipment.
F. Do not look into the lens when the projector is

turned on. It could damage your eyesight.
G. When disposing of used batteries, please com-

ply with governmental regulations or environ-

mental public instructions rules that apply in

your country or area.

Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh LK1 Anamorphic
Lens System ranks you at the very top among discriminat
ing video viewers. You now have “The Best.” The Mc­Intosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will
receive many years of viewing enjoyment from this unit.

Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

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Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:

Serial Number: __________________________________

Purchase Date: __________________________________

Dealer Name: ___________________________________

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish
additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can
receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For
assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Copyright 2007 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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+12V DC
(Trigger
Control)

Ground

N/C

IR
Signal

+5V

Gnd

NC

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2

Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 2

Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................2

Table of Contents .............................................................. 3

Important, Connector and Cable Information ..................4

Dimensions .......................................................................5

Installation Overview .......................................................5

Installation .....................................................................5-9

Alignment ...................................................................... 10

Warranty ......................................................................... 11

Specifications .................................................................. 12

Important Information

CAUTION: The lenses contained in this product are

extremely delicate precision optics, and
may be scratched or otherwise damaged
by physical contact with external objects
of any kind. It is therefore essential to
avoid any such contact, or any other mis­treatment of the lenses. Scratches or other
externally caused damage to lenses that
are deemed to have arisen through neglect
or misuse, are excluded from protection
under the McIntosh Limited Warranty.

1. The LK1 Power Supply Adapter should not be con­nected to the LK1 Motorized Sled or to the AC Power
Wall Outlet until the physical mounting of the McIntosh
MDLP Series Projector, LK1 Anamorphic Lens System
and MB20/EP20 Mounting Brackets is completed.

2. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the LK1 Anamorphic Lens System.

3. The LK1 Anamorphic Lens is designed to produce the
best possible images when a curved Anamorphic Pro­jection Screen is used, contact your McIntosh Dealer
for additional information.

4. The Anamorphic Lens is a precision optical device with
special coatings just like you would find on Profes­sional Cameras. In the event the Lens requires cleaning
to remove airborne particles such as dust and dirt from
the Lens, use a safe cleaning product such as a clean
and dry 3MTM Scotch-Brite® Microfiber Lens Cleaning
Cloth. At no time should ordinary household cleaning
products be used to clean the Lens, as damage will oc­cur.

5. To protect the lens surfaces from accidental damage
during the installation process DO NOT REMOVE
THE LENS COVERS UNTIL INSTRUCTED.

6. The LK1 Motorized Sled uses bearings made from spe­cialized permanently lubricated materials. Keep the rail

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linear bearing clean, dry, and contaminant free. Do not
apply any lubricants to the Motorized Sled as this will
gum up the mechanism and possibly produce a film on
the projector and anamorphic lenses.

In case the LK1 Sled is accidentally soiled (i.e.
spilled soda), clean all contaminants with distilled water
first and allow it to dry. Then wipe it down with dena­tured alcohol. The LK1 should never be operated unless
the mechanism is completely dry, as it relies upon clean
and dry rails to operate smoothly.

7. The assembly and adjustemnt of LK1/EP20/MB20 will
require a Phillips head screw driver, adjustable wrench,
5/32 and 3/16 allen tools.

8. When the symbol illustrated here is located on the prod­uct or on the packaging, it indicates the
product must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a desig­nated collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the
time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. For more informa­tion about where you can drop off your waste equip­ment for recycling, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or the McIntosh
Dealer where you purchased the product.

Connector and Cable Information

Trigger Connectors

The LK1 Trigger In/Out Jacks Receive/Send a +12VDC
Signal to Activate/Deactivate the
Anamorphic Lens. A 1/8 inch
(3.5mm) stereo mini phone plug
is used for connections.

Note: The Trigger Connecting

Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:
Trigger Connecting Cable Part No. 170-202 Six foot,
shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone
plugs on each end.

IR Connectors

The LK1 IR In Port uses a 2.5mm
quad mini phone plug and allows
connection of other brand IR Re­ceivers to the LK1.