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Contour Electrol Review
Contour Electrol, Add A Little Style To Your Wall Or Ceiling Mount Screen
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Add Some Shape To Your Projection
If you are in need of a quality projector screen with a bit of an added designer element then the Contour Electrol, from Da-Lite, may be just the ticket. Whether you are looking for good design in the form of a curvaceous aluminum extruded case or you are after designer colors, be they white, black or graphite or for something all together individual, seven imitation wood veneers, the Da Lite Contour Electrol has you covered.
And the design conscious Contour does not stop there, it also has function to go with its form, with the screen fully retracting into the case, for a modern ultraclean look while the screen is not being used.
So no matter if you are looking for a designer screen to mount on a wall or from the ceiling in your home theater, office or boardroom, the Contour is what you need.
And the flexibility does not end in what the Contour looks like or where you can put it, you can get your Contour in all the screen ratios that Da-Lite makes:
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
1:1, in Da-Lite speak: “Square or AV Format”
You are just as spoilt for choice when it comes to which screen surface you can get the Contour in, with sizes ranging from 72” to 200”, for more details; see our size and surface guide below.
Which Color
In total there are seven veneer finishes available from Da-Lite, including:
- Honey Maple
- Medium Oak
- Heritage Walnut
- Mahogany
- Light Oak
- Natural Walnut
- Cherry
And while the case comes standard in white, if the idea of a wooden veneer doesn’t float-your-boat, you can also choose from graphite or black.
Da-Lite Really Have Thought Of Everything
As with most quality products it is all the little un-seen things that make us the unit that ensure a happy user experience and Da-Lite are no exception to this rule. Below are all the ‘little’ things that go into making a top-of-the-line projector screen:
- Rigid metal mounting roller
- Specially designed motor mounted inside the roller
- Three wire with ground
- Quick reversal type
- Oiled for life
- Automatic thermal overload cutout
- Integral gears
- Electric brake to prevent coasting
- Limit switches, preset but adjustable to automatically stop picture surface in the “up” and “down” position
- Junction box, integrated into housing (possible to install the housing and wire to the building’s electrical system during construction)
- Junction box, with a quick connect connector mounted in the housing for easy plug-in connection to the motorized fabric and roller assembly
- Motorized fabric and roller assembly may be installed in the case at the factory or at a later time at the job site
- Adjustable roller mounting brackets, allowing centering or offsetting of the screen within the case
- Extruded aluminum screen case in two piece design
- White lightly textured powder coated case
- Flame retardant and mildew resistant fiberglass Screen fabric
- Black masking borders standard
- Listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories
- Three position control switch with cover plate
One Size Does Not Fit All
When it comes to projection screens, one size does not fit all, and we’re not talking about the size of the screen itself. Everyone’s projector screen install is a little different; some people need Low Voltage Control Systems, while others need RF Remotes and Extra Drop. Whatever it is you need to turn the standard Da Lite Contour Electrol into the Contour of your dreams, Da-Lite probably offers it as an option, got your pen ready?
- Black “Extra Drop” to lower picture area more than normal. Maximum total drop 13′ (396 cm) including picture area.
- White “Extra Drop” to lower picture area more than normal. Maximum total drop 13′ (396 cm) including picture area.
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control System (LVC), external.
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control System (LVC), built-in.
- Radio Frequency Wireless Remote Control for LVC System
- Infrared Wireless Remote Control for LVC System
- Locking Switch Coverplate for 120 V or 3 Button LVC Switch.
- Key Operated Switch for 120 V only (note: cannot be used with low voltage system).
- No borders (black masking borders standard).
- 220 Volt (50 Hz) Motor.
- Veneer finish for case cover (Choose from seven standard veneers). Light Oak, Medium Oak, Natural Walnut, Heritage Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry and Honey Maple)
- Graphite case color
- Video Projector Interface, external.
- Video Projector Interface, built-in.
- Silent Motor for sizes up to 9′ x 12′.
- Silent Motor with Integrated LVC for sizes up to 9′ x 12′.
- SCB-100 RS-232 Serial Control Board, external.
- SCB-100 RS-232 Serial Control Board, built-in (adds 3 3/4″ to length of case).
- NET-100 Ethernet-Serial Adapter
- SCB-200 RS-232 Serial Control Board, built-in (adds 3 3/4″ to length of case).
- NET-200 Ethernet-Serial Adapter
- WC-200 Wall Controller
- IR-200 Infrared Remote
- Black case (white standard).
Which Screen Surface Do I Need
After the choice of which screen, 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:
- Matte White
- High Contrast Matte White
- Video Spectra 1.5
- High Power
And here is a bit of an explanation on what all that means:
Matte White
One of the most versatile screen surfaces and a good choice for situations when presentation material is being projected and ambient light is controllable. Its surface evenly distributes light over a wide viewing area. Colors remain bright and life-like, with no shifts in hue. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 60° Gain: 1.0
High Contrast Matte White
Designed for 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 light is moderately controlled. With its specially designed gray base material and reflective top surface, this screen material is able to provide very good black levels without sacrificing the white level output. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 50° Gain: 1.1
Video Spectra 1.5
This screen surface is specially designed with a reflective coating, which provides an increased amount of brightness with a moderately reduced viewing angle. The increased gain of this surface makes it suitable for environments where ambient lighting is uncontrollable and a projector with moderate light output is utilized. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Viewing Angle: 35° 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
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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