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The Cinema Contour, a fixed frame projection screen with class

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The Cinema Contour from Da-Lite brings a hint of class to any install requiring a permanently mounted wall screen, this particular screen also brings with it some flexibility in terms of where on a wall it can be mounted. The most common placement is for the screen just to be mounted on a wall but it can also be mounted into a wall opening which can add some interesting possibilities to your presentation environment.

And the flexibility continues with both the amount of Da-Lite screen surfaces and the formats or screen ratios that are offered with the Cinema Contour. There are the standard Video Format (4:3) and HDTV Format (16:9) screen ratios along with data specific Wide Format (16:10), but the exciting thing about the Cinema Contour is that you can also get it in Cinemascope Format (2.4:1 or 21:9) in sizes ranging from 96” to 208”. This Cinemascope Format option is available in all of the same screen surfaces as the other formats, such as the venerable Da-Mat and popular Hi Contrast Da-Mat along with specialist surfaces such as High Contrast Cinema Perf and Audio Vision.

Here is a proper brake down of the available formats:

1.33 or 4:3, in Da-Lite lingo: “Video Format”, PC: SVGA/XGA/SXGA+/UXGA/QXGA
1.78 or 16:9, in Da-Lite lingo: “HDTV Format”, PC: WVGA
1.6 or 16:10, in Da-Lite speak: “Wide Format”, PC: WXGA/WSXGA+/WUXGA/WQXGA
2.4 or 21:9, in Da-Lite speak: “Cinemascope Format”,

The Video Format (4:3) and HDTV Format (16:9) screens come in sizes ranging from 60” to 240”.

Now what about the frame or border of the screen? Well the Cinema Contour frame has a 45 degree angle cut giving it a sleek look with the screen surface mounting to the back of the 3” frame which also acts as the masking border, provided in a standard black. If black is not the look you are going for, Da-Lite has not forgotten you, the Cinema Contour can be specified in one of seven wood veneer finishes, which are:

• Honey Maple
• Medium Oak
• Heritage Walnut
• Mahogany
• Light Oak
• Natural Walnut
• Cherry

Which Screen Surface Do I Need

After the choice of which screen format has been made, the next most important decision is which screen surface. As with all the options that are available on the Contour, Da-Lite have a screen surface that is going to suit your particular projection environment down to a tee. The Contour is available in the following screen surfaces:

• Da-Mat®
• High Contrast Da-Mat®
• Cinema Vision
• High Contrast Cinema Vision
• Pearlescent
• High Power
• Da-Tex® (rear projection surface)
• Dual Vision
• Audio Vision
• High Contrast Audio Vision
• High Contrast Cinema Perf

And here is a bit of an explanation on what all that means:

Da-Mat®
A screen surface with a smooth, white vinyl finish for precise image reproduction that provides an exceptionally wide viewing angle and no resolution loss. It is a highly flexible fabric that may be folded or rolled. Its versatility makes it a great choice for situations with good control over ambient light and where an exceptionally wide viewing angle is necessary. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 60° Gain: 1.0

High Contrast Da-Mat®
With a special gray surface, this screen material is designed for use with today’s high output LCD, DLP and D-ILA projectors. By lowering the black levels of the projected video image, this surface creates a more film-like image and is a good choice when video is the main source of projected information. This screen surface is best used when there is good control of ambient lighting and a moderately wide viewing angle is desired. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 45° Gain: 0.8

Cinema Vision
A unique non-supported vinyl fabric that offers a bright, uniform image with no color shift at any viewing angle. This surface is designed to provide a higher amount of brightness for lower output projector types such as CRT. Its increased reflectivity will help enhance the image brightness in situations where a low level of ambient light is present. This surface is a good choice when producing video images. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 45° Gain: 1.3

High Contrast Cinema Vision
Designed for today’s moderate output DLP and LCD projectors, this screen surface is a great choice when video images are the main source of information being projected and where ambient lighting is moderately controlled. With its specially designed gray base surface and a reflective top surface, this screen material is able to provide very good black levels without sacrificing the white level output. With its enhanced black levels and brilliant white levels, this screen surface provides deep life-like colors and greater detail and sharpness to the image. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 50° Gain: 1.1

Pearlescent
A non-supported vinyl fabric, offering a higher degree of reflectivity and brilliance without loss of image quality or resolution. This surface is a good choice when producing video images with a lower output projector and where there is a high amount of ambient light present. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 40° Gain: 1.5

High Power
A technological breakthrough, providing the reflectivity and optical characteristics of a traditional glass beaded surface with the ability to clean the surface when necessary. Its smooth textured surface provides the highest gain of all front projection screen surfaces with no resolution loss. The moderate viewing angle and its ability to reflect light back along the projection axis make this surface the best choice for situations where there is a moderate amount of ambient light and the projector is placed on a table-top or in the same horizontal viewing plane as the audience. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 30° Gain: 2.4

Da-Tex®
Flexible Fabric Screen: A translucent, neutral gray vinyl fabric that allows rear projection in applications where a rigid acrylic or glass screen are not possible. This specially designed gray vinyl surface offers the same high transmission and low reflectance values as a rigid rear projection screen for optimal viewing. It yields excellent color rendition, image contrast and a moderately wide viewing angle. Ideally suited for both lace and grommet and snap button type screens used in portable installations. This material requires tensioning due to its flexible nature. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 30° Gain: 1.3

Dual Vision
Flexible Fabric Screen: A unity gain flexible projection fabric capable of both front and rear projection. The surface is ideal for video projection under controlled light conditions. With an exceptionally wide viewing cone, each seat in the audience will observe a uniform, bright, sharp image with no color shift. Surface needs to be tensioned. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 50° Gain: 1.0

Audio Vision
Designed for applications where a more realistic soundstage is desired, this fabric allows for the installation of speakers to be placed behind the surface. With virtually no sound loss and good image quality, this fabric provides the same optical characteristics as the Da-Mat surface with specially designed perforations to allow sound to pass through the screen material. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 60° Gain: 1.0

High Contrast Audio Vision
With the same optical characteristics as the High Contrast Da-Mat material, this surface is designed to provide the viewer with a more realistic soundstage by placing speakers behind the screen and allowing the sound to be transmitted through the material. This screen surface is best used when there is good control of ambient lighting and a moderately wide viewing angle is desired. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 45° Gain: 0.8

High Contrast Cinema Perf
With the same optical characteristics as High Contrast Cinema Vision, this surface is perforated to allow placement of a center channel speaker behind the screen surface while allowing the sound to transmit through the material. Ideal for use in environments with moderate control of ambient light. Screen surface can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 50° Gain: 1.1

Green Da-Lite

Da-Lite has always had being a responsible corporate citizen as a top priority, and has wanted to set the example in the communities in which it has operated for over 100 years. Da-Lite have taken this corporate citizenry to the next level by meeting a number of Green initiatives, one from the U.S. Green Building Council and another from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.

With the U.S. Green Building Council program the screens are assessed to show how much recycled material they contain. The amount depends on the screen size and format but the percentage of recycled material in the screen can range from 0% to 94%.

The GREENGUARD program takes the lead in low emitting products and materials, and Da-Lite has been certified under certification number 90068. In addition to the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification, the Institute has also certified Da-Lite for their GREENGUARD Children and Schools program under citification numbers 90068-01 through 90068-26.

Da-Lite also has their Da-Lite Screen Green Exchange program. With this program Da-Lite responsibly takes care of end-of-life screens by offering to recycle old screens that have been replaced with a new Da-Lite screen.

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