Barco EN46 Ultra Wide Zoom

The Ultra Wide Zoom Lens (EN46) from Barco has a focus range from 0.21 to 21.3'. This lens is compatible with the F35 series and FS35 IR series projectors.

Key Features

1. Exceptional Ultra-Wide Zoom Range

• Massive Throw Ratio Range: Its key spec is a throw ratio range of 0.38:1 to 0.66:1. This is an incredibly wide range for a lens in its class.

• What This Means: This allows the projector to be placed extremely close to the screen. You can create a large image from a very short projection distance, making it ideal for small, cramped rooms or installations where you want to minimize the projector's visibility (like in museums or control rooms).

2. Compatibility with High-Brightness 4K Projectors

• Designed for use with Barco's high-end 4K resolution projectors, such as the F80-4K and F90-4K series.

• It is engineered to handle the high light output of these projectors without optical distortion or hot-spotting, ensuring a consistent, bright image across the entire screen.

3. Built-In Motorized Zoom, Focus, and Shift

• Motorized Functions: All lens adjustments—zoom, focus, and horizontal/vertical lens shift—are fully motorized and controlled electronically from the projector's menu or via network commands.

• Benefits:

  • Simplified Alignment: Allows for incredibly precise and remote adjustment, which is crucial for stacking and blending projectors.

  • Save & Recall Settings: The projector can save lens settings for different aspect ratios or content sources, allowing it to automatically readjust for a perfect fit.

4. Advanced Lens Memory Presets

• This feature allows the lens to store and instantly recall precise positional settings for up to 10 different screen formats or configurations.

• Primary Use Case: This is essential for multi-aspect ratio screens (e.g., switching between a 16:9 movie and a 2.35:1 Cinemascope format) commonly found in large rental & staging events, simulation, and premium home cinema applications. The lens can automatically adjust to perfectly fit the different screen.

5. Seamless Integration for Blending and Stacking

• The combination of motorized shift and lens memory makes the EN46 an ideal tool for creating seamless video walls by blending multiple projectors or for stacking projectors to achieve higher brightness.

• The ability to make micro-adjustments remotely ensures a perfect alignment without tedious manual intervention.