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Draper Access Review
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The Draper Access is a ceiling recessed projection screen that is all about flexibility, to the point where you can install the Access case before you have even decided which projector or projectors you are going to use, what screen surface to get depending on the seating arrangements, and before you just how controllable the light it going to be.
The Access screen allows you to install just the case during the construction or fit-out stage of building and then later fit the screen viewing surface, which contains the motor in the roller, when everything is finished and clean and every aspect of the projection environment has been decided. All you have to know when fitting the case is what the maximum size is that you could possibly want the screen to be and where it is going to go. Once the case is installed you can install any size of screen up to the maximum in just about any of Drapers comprehensive range of screen surfaces.
The Access concept is a well thought out system from Draper and to provide real comprehensiveness to the system the Access screen is available in a number of different series and models, including masking systems, which should cover just about every type of screen installation out there.
Manual Models:
Series M
Access
Motorized Models:
Series E – standard tensioned, provided by weighted dowel
Access
Ultimate Access – complete motorized closure, for full concealment of the screen when not in use
Access MultiView – features an independently motorized masking system, for dual format projection
Series V – tab tensioned screen, for faithful image reproduction
Access
Ultimate Access – complete motorized closure, for full concealment of the screen when not in use
Access MultiView – features an independently motorized masking system, for dual format projection
Viewing Surfaces
You can get an Access screen to fit into your preinstalled Access case in just about any surfaces that Draper make:
All models/Series E & M are available in;
- Matt White
- Glass Beaded
- High Contrast Grey
- AT1200
- AT Grey
All models/Series V are available in;
- M1300
- M2500
- HiDef
- Cineflex, Drapers rear projection surface
To explain what each of the surfaces do and which one would be suitable for your particular projection environment, here is Draper’s explanation of each surface:
Matt White—Diffuses projected light in all directions, so image can be seen from any angle. Has accurate color rendition and superior clarity. Requires control of ambient light in the audience area. Washable, flame and mildew resistant.
Glass Beaded—Spherical glass beads embedded in surface provide brighter on-axis viewing than Matt White, within a narrower viewing cone. Glass Beaded surfaces have some loss of clarity and perform best with table-mounted projectors. Flame and mildew resistant. Cannot be cleaned. Seamless in standard sizes through 10´ high.
High Contrast Grey—Grey surface offers excellent resolution while enhancing blacks, even as whites and lighter colors are maintained. Performs well in ambient light. Lower gain of 0.8 allows use with even the brightest projectors. Seamless in sizes up to 8´ in height.
AT1200 and AT Grey—Similar in gain performance to Matt White, with acoustical properties comparable to the finest speaker grille cloth. Washable, flame and mildew resistant. Available in sizes through 72˝ x 96˝ or 10´ NTSC diagonal. AT1200 is white; AT Grey is grey for high contrast. Acoustically transparent fabrics are not recommended for screens smaller than 80˝ wide when used with LCD or DLP projectors.
M1300—The perfect Matt White diffusing surface. For use with any type of projector in rooms where light can be reasonably controlled. Washable.
M2500—A high-contrast front viewing surface with excellent resolution and high gain. M2500 tolerates a higher ambient light level than most other front projection screen surfaces.
HiDef Grey—A grey front projection surface that provides excellent contrast and black reproduction with a low gain to handle today’s super-bright projectors. Enhances color contrast, black levels and allows for more ambient light.
Cineflex—A neutral grey vinyl for rear projection. Cineflex has high resolution and excellent contrast, even in lighted rooms. For use with any type of projection equipment. Lower Gain version of Cineflex is also available with peak gain of 0.8.
Once the decision of which screen surface has been made you need to figure out what format the screen should be and how big or small it should be. The first part, the format, will be easy as you just select the one that is the same is your projector. Deciding on the size however, can be a little bit more involved, for the correct size depends on a number of factors, such as viewing distance, how high on the wall the screen sits, and how far across audience members will be sitting.
Below are the sizes and formats that each of the models and series of the Access come in:
Access/Series E & V
1:1 / AV Format from 50˝ x 50˝ to 12’ x 12’
4:3 / NTSC Format from 6´ to 200” diagonal
16:9 / HDTV Format from 92˝ to 184˝ diagonal
16:10 Format from 94˝ to 189˝ diagonal
1.85:1 / WideScreen Format from 99˝ to 182˝ diagonal
Custom sizes are also available.
Ultimate Access/Series E & V
1:1 / AV Format from 50˝ x 50˝ to 12’ x 12’
4:3 / NTSC Format from 6´ to 15’ diagonal
16:9 / HDTV Format from 92˝ to 161˝ diagonal
16:10 Format from 94˝ to 165˝ diagonal
1.85:1 / WideScreen Format from 99˝ to 182˝ diagonal
Custom sizes are also available.
Access MultiView/Series E & V
16:9 / HDTV to 4:3 / NTSC Format from 92˝ to 133˝ diagonal
1.85:1 / WideScreen to 4:3 / NTSC Format from 95˝ to 136˝ diagonal
2.35:1/CinemaScope to 16:9 / HDTV Format from 103˝ to 132˝ diagonal
Custom sizes are available.
Access/Series M
1:1 / AV Format from 50˝ x 50˝ to 96˝ x 96˝
4:3 / NTSC Format from 6´ to 10´ diagonal
16:9 / HDTV Format from 92˝ to 106˝ diagonal
1.85:1 / WideScreen Format from 99˝ to 108˝ diagonal
Options
To make your new Access screen totally suite your projection environment there are a number of options available that you can up-spec with:
Black Masking Borders
Series E:
Access & Ultimate Access; In AV format, borders are optional, in all other formats borders are standard.
Access MultiView; Black masking borders are standard in all formats.
Series M:
Access; In AV format, borders are optional, in all other formats borders are standard.
Series V:
Access, Ultimate Access & Access MultiView; Black masking borders come as standard in all formats.
Control Options
Access & Ultimate Access/Series E & V
There are lots of options available from the Draper catalogue, some of which include; Quiet Motors with Built-In Low Voltage Controller, Motors with Built-In Low Voltage Controller, Quiet Motors. All of the controls and motors can be built into the end of the case, the overall length of which will increase with each inclusion.
Access MultiView
In its standard form, the screen and mask are independently operated by a 3-position rocker switch. Both can be upgraded to various control options, such as two wireless IR remote controls, two wall switches with built-in IR receivers and one transmitter, or a 24V, 6-button, single gang wall switch that controls both motors.
Extra Drop
Series E & M:
Access & Ultimate Access; Additional drop is available as an option, in black or white, with white being standard for AV format and black for all other formats. For Series M, the screen can be specified with more drop up to a total screen height of 12’.
Access MultiView; 12” of black drop comes standard on all screens. If you need more than 12”, the screen can be specified with more drop up to a total screen height of 90”.
Series V:
Access & Ultimate Access; Additional drop is available as an option, in black or white, with black being standard.
Access MultiView; 12” of black drop comes standard on all screens. If you need more than 12”, the screen can be specified with more drop up to a total screen height of 90”.
Series M Specific Options
AutoReturn Roller – The screen unrolls in the conventional manner, then slowly and gently retracts after a simple tug on the handle.
Aluminum Operating Pole – Choice of two sizes: 4´ and 6´. Use in place of the factory-furnished pull cord.
Purchasing Peace of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to TheNerds.net, they are your one-stop-shop for all your projector needs. Peace of mind is assured as their Checkout is 256-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted by VeriSign:
Online Safety
- VeriSign Trusted: VeriSign Class 3 Secure Server CA – G2
- McAfee Certified, Tested daily:
- The McAfee SECURE™ trustmark only appears when the website has passed our intensive, daily security scan. We test for possible personal information access, links to dangerous sites, phishing, and other online dangers.
- Start With Trust, BBB Accredited business.
- TheNerds.net, Computer Nerds International, Inc. have been BBB accredited since 6/12/2009 and have attained a BBB rating of A+, and you can access their Better Business Bureau Reliability Report from just about any page on their site where you see the BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS logo.
What are SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, and what do they mean to you?
These certificates are issued by a number of institutions, such as VeriSign, Equifax & GoDaddy, and they provide a secure connection between your computer and the computer that is running the checkout you are using. They verify the identity of the remote computer to you, so you know that the site you are using is who they say they are, and proves they are a trusted retailer and not someone trying to steal your credit card details. And it provides your identity to the remote computer, so they know you are not someone trying to hack into their checkout. Then as the data is being sent back and forth over the internet, the SSL certificate encrypts the data, so that no one can “listen in” to the data packets and pinch your credit card details.
All in all it provides you with the necessary peace of mind to purchase online, by ensuring everything is as it appears to be.
Why TheNerds.net
Now you know it is safe to buy from TheNerds.net, why would you want to buy from such a company? Four reasons:
1. Easy payment, heaps of payment options:
- Major credit cards: Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
- PayPal checkout
- Amazon Payments
- IC, International Checkout
- Google checkout
2. 30 day returns policy
3. No sales tax outside Florida
4. Goods shipped by FedEx or UPS with standard shipping orders arriving in 3-5 business days.
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Draper Baronet Projection Screen Review
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The Baronet screen from Draper can be described by just one word: easy. This has to be one of the easiest electric projector screens to install, it’s compact and there is absolutely no need for an electrician, how easy is that?
The Baronet comes in an attractive white case, has a three position controller which is in-line in the power lead and the end caps double as universal mounting brackets which enable you to mount the screen on a wall, suspend it from hooks in the ceiling or if you are going after an out-of-the-way look the whole thing can be recessed in the ceiling. So if you are looking for a screen that can be put just about anywhere and is a cinch to install then the Baronet is a great place to start.
If your ceiling is unusually high or you want to mount it high on a wall you can get the Baronet with extra drop, this is extra ‘material’ that is inserted above the screens viewing surface so that the image you are looking at is at a comfortable level. This extra drop can be either white or black to suite your situation and can be up to eight foot in overall height.
The Baronet is available in a great range of Draper sizes and formats:
- 1:1 / AV Format from 50˝ x 50˝ to 96˝ x 96˝
- 4:3 / NTSC Format from 6´ to 10´ diagonal
- 16:9 / HDTV Format from 65˝ to 106˝ diagonal
- 16:10 Format from 67˝ to 109˝ diagonal
- 1.85:1 / WideScreen Format in 99˝ or 108˝ diagonal
Screen Surfaces
Once you have decided which format is appropriate for where you are installing the screen and the predominant type of media you are going to be projecting, the next choice is which screen surface is going to work best in your environment and yield you the best image and the most flexibility in terms of seating. The Baronet comes in the following Draper surfaces:
- Matt White
- Glass Beaded
- High Contrast Grey
To provide a greater explanation on what each of these screen surfaces is good for, here is some more detail:
Matt White — Diffuses projected light in all directions, so image can be seen from any angle. Has accurate color rendition and superior clarity. Requires control of ambient light in the audience area. Washable, flame and mildew resistant.
Glass Beaded — Spherical glass beads embedded in surface provide brighter on-axis viewing than Matt White, within a narrower viewing cone. Glass Beaded surfaces have some loss of clarity and perform best with table-mounted projectors. Flame and mildew resistant. Cannot be cleaned. Seamless in standard sizes through 10´ high.
High Contrast Grey — Grey surface offers excellent resolution while enhancing blacks, even as whites and lighter colors are maintained. Performs well in ambient light. Lower gain of 0.8 allows use with even the brightest projectors. Seamless in sizes up to 8´ in height.
Options
Options include the extra drop, which we have already mentioned, along with black masking borders, these borders help improve the apparent contrast of the image and are optional on the AV format screens whereas they come standard on all the other formats.
Purchasing Peace of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to TheNerds.net, they are your one-stop-shop for all your projector needs. Peace of mind is assured as their Checkout is 256-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted by VeriSign:
Online Safety
- VeriSign Trusted: VeriSign Class 3 Secure Server CA – G2
- McAfee Certified, Tested daily:
- The McAfee SECURE™ trustmark only appears when the website has passed our intensive, daily security scan. We test for possible personal information access, links to dangerous sites, phishing, and other online dangers.
- Start With Trust, BBB Accredited business.
- TheNerds.net, Computer Nerds International, Inc. have been BBB accredited since 6/12/2009 and have attained a BBB rating of A+, and you can access their Better Business Bureau Reliability Report from just about any page on their site where you see the BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS logo.
What are SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, and what do they mean to you?
These certificates are issued by a number of institutions, such as VeriSign, Equifax & GoDaddy, and they provide a secure connection between your computer and the computer that is running the checkout you are using. They verify the identity of the remote computer to you, so you know that the site you are using is who they say they are, and proves they are a trusted retailer and not someone trying to steal your credit card details. And it provides your identity to the remote computer, so they know you are not someone trying to hack into their checkout. Then as the data is being sent back and forth over the internet, the SSL certificate encrypts the data, so that no one can “listen in” to the data packets and pinch your credit card details.
All in all it provides you with the necessary peace of mind to purchase online, by ensuring everything is as it appears to be.
Why TheNerds.net
Now you know it is safe to buy from TheNerds.net, why would you want to buy from such a company? Four reasons:
1. Easy payment, heaps of payment options:
- Major credit cards: Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
- PayPal checkout
- Amazon Payments
- IC, International Checkout
- Google checkout
2. 30 day returns policy
3. No sales tax outside Florida
4. Goods shipped by FedEx or UPS with standard shipping orders arriving in 3-5 business days.
Cinema Contour Review
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
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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.
Purchasing Peace of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to TheNerds.net, they are your one-stop-shop for all your projector needs. Peace of mind is assured as their Checkout is 256-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted by VeriSign:
Online Safety
- VeriSign Trusted: VeriSign Class 3 Secure Server CA – G2
- McAfee Certified, Tested daily:
- The McAfee SECURE™ trustmark only appears when the website has passed our intensive, daily security scan. We test for possible personal information access, links to dangerous sites, phishing, and other online dangers.
- Start With Trust, BBB Accredited business.
- TheNerds.net, Computer Nerds International, Inc. have been BBB accredited since 6/12/2009 and have attained a BBB rating of A+, and you can access their Better Business Bureau Reliability Report from just about any page on their site where you see the BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS logo.
What are SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, and what do they mean to you?
These certificates are issued by a number of institutions, such as VeriSign, Equifax & GoDaddy, and they provide a secure connection between your computer and the computer that is running the checkout you are using. They verify the identity of the remote computer to you, so you know that the site you are using is who they say they are, and proves they are a trusted retailer and not someone trying to steal your credit card details. And it provides your identity to the remote computer, so they know you are not someone trying to hack into their checkout. Then as the data is being sent back and forth over the internet, the SSL certificate encrypts the data, so that no one can “listen in” to the data packets and pinch your credit card details.
All in all it provides you with the necessary peace of mind to purchase online, by ensuring everything is as it appears to be.
Why TheNerds.net
Now you know it is safe to buy from TheNerds.net, why would you want to buy from such a company? Four reasons:
1. Easy payment, heaps of payment options:
- Major credit cards: Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
- PayPal checkout
- Amazon Payments
- IC, International Checkout
- Google checkout
2. 30 day returns policy
3. No sales tax outside Florida
4. Goods shipped by FedEx or UPS with standard shipping orders arriving in 3-5 business days.
Quality Da-Lite Projection Screens
Get your Da-Lite Projection Screen from MountsAndMore.com today.
The information age is now upon us and clearly, information needs to be exchanged and validated for the improvement of all its end users. It is in this niche that the Da-Lite Screen Company provides the most aesthetically pleasing and technically advanced electric screens for use in both the home and the office.
In order to gain a comparative advantage over the cut throat competition, you need top of the line presentation tools to disseminate and communicate information for decision makers. Da-Lite’s electric screens answer all these needs in conference rooms and board meetings everywhere or these screens can also become the window to shape young minds in the schoolrooms of the future. Not only are the Da-Lite screens a professional tool, they can also provide entertainment for the home and family. It’s the quality design and ease of installation makes Da-Lite’s screen a true marvel in projecting you to the future.
The advanced technology used to develop their screens provides both ease in use and simple aesthetics. The standard features are black bordered screen surfaces with limit switches designed to adjust the screen to the viewer’s needs and requirements. The power options come in 110 and 220 volts with infrared and radio frequency remote control options. The installation methods are varied depending on the owners needs but carefully integrated into the overall technological design. For indoor use, there are wall and ceiling mounted screens fixed manal & electric, ceiling recessed electric screens and floor mounted electric screens. The screens can be either manual or remotely controlled, either permanent or portable in use. There are also outdoor models for large venues, rear projection. Each unit allows for masking, control options and a variety of accessories to attune the screen to your needs for all occasions.
What makes Da-Lite’s screens truly unique are the viewing surfaces used to display the information. Their patented surfaces highlight the projected image clearly and vividly giving optimum image quality for video or data uses. A number of the screen employ a tab guided cable system to maintain the lateral tension of screen to hold it flat for vertical tension. Also, there is a silent motor option if you need a screen that is truly discreet. All these working together allows for unmatched image technology and overall visual clarity.
The Da-Lite electric screens are available at www.mountsandmore.com. The purchases are all guaranteed and warranted. All orders costing above $69 come with free shipping and purchases paid in full or advanced for six months are interest free. There are also gift certificate options for your gift giving needs. Having a Da-Lite projection screen in your home or office would certainly project your home or business into the future.
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Tensioned Advantage Electrol Review
Projecting To The Future With The Tensioned Advantage Electrol
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The information age is now upon us and clearly, information needs to be exchanged and validated for the improvement of all its end users. It is in this niche that Da-Lite provides the most aesthetically pleasing and technically advanced electric screens for use in both the home and the office, such as the Tensioned Advantage Electrol.
In order to gain a comparative advantage over the cut throat competition, you need top of the line presentation tools to disseminate and communicate the information with decision makers. Da-Lite’s electric screens answer all these needs in the conference and board rooms everywhere. These screens can also become the window to shape young minds in the schoolrooms of the future. Not only is Da-Lite a professional tool, it can also provide entertainment for the home and the family. Its top of the line design and ease of installation makes the Da-Lite electric screen a true marvel in projecting you to the future.
The Tensioned Advantage Electrol comes in all formats available from Da-Lite:
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: XGA/WSXGA+/WUXGA/WQXGA
1:1, in Da-Lite speak: “Square or AV Format”
Options
The advanced technology used to develop Da-Lite electric screens provides both ease in use and simple aesthetics. The standard features are its black bordered design with limit switches designed to adjust the screen to the viewer’s needs and requirements. The power options come in 110 and 220 volts with infrared control options with a patented in the roller mounted system for smooth and quiet operation either using the SCB 100 or SCB 200 low voltage control unit.
Where To Install
The installation methods are varied depending on the owners needs but carefully integrated into the overall technological design. The Da-Lite Tensioned Advantage Electrol can be installed during the rough stages of construction. The screen fabric is assembled at the final stage of construction. Each unit allows for masking, control options and a variety of accessories to attune the Da-Lite electric screen to your needs for all occasions.
When fully installed, the whole system is encased in a finished white aluminum case for a clean look without obstructing the overall effect of having ceiling tiles. For control, the unit comes with a standard three position wall switch designed by Decora.
The tab guide cable system maintains the lateral tension of screen to hold it flat for vertical tension. Also, there is a silent motor to assist in making the fabric the screen projecting your future to the world. All these working together allows for unmatched image technology and overall visual clarity.
Screen Surfaces
The secret in Da-Lite’s electric screens is the viewing surface used to project the information. The patented Tensioned Advantage Electrol surfaces highlight the projected image clearly and vividly giving optimum image quality for video or other data usage. The options include:
- Da-Mat®
- Cinema Vision
- Pearlescent
- Audio Vision
- High Contrast Da-Mat®
- High Contrast Cinema Vision
- High Contrast Audio Vision
- High Contrast Cinema Perf
- Da-Tex® (rear projection)
- Dual Vision (front & rear projection)
Here are the details of each of the surfaces and their particular forte’s:
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Green Da-Lite
Da-Lite has always had being a responsible corporate citizen, 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, with the amount dependant on screen size and format.
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.
Purchasing Peace Of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to MountsAndMore.com, they are your one-stop-shop for all your projector screen needs. Peace of mind is assured as their Checkout is 128-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted with a Go Daddy Class 2 Certification Authority and you can even use PayPal.
Now you know it is safe to buy from MountsAndMore.com, why would you want to buy from these guys? Three reasons:
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Perm Wall Review
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If you are after a quality permanently mounted & perfectly flat screen then your search is over, for the Perm Wall screen from Da-Lite can be mounted in a wall opening or on a wall and is available in rear or front projection surfaces. In other words, there is bound to be a Perm Wall specification to suit your exact projection requirements.
The Da Lite Perm Wall has a black powder coated aluminum frame with a flat back and sides with the screen surface easily ‘snapping’ onto the front of the frame. The major benefit of fixed framed screens is that the screen surface is always kept taut in every direction, ensuring the accurate reproduction of your projected material, be it the latest blockbuster from Hollywood, of your own blockbuster presentation in the boardroom.
Matching The Perm Wall To Your Projector
The Da-Lite Perm Wall projection screen is available in two formats:
1.33 or 4:3, in Da-Lite speak: “Video Format”
1.78 or 16:9, in Da-Lite lingo: “HDTV Format”
Generally the aspect ratio of your screen is going to be governed by that of your projectors, but the size of the screen, on the other hand, is completely up to you. The Da Lite Perm Wall screen is available in sizes ranging from 72” to 240” in the Video format and 77” to 220” in the HDTV format.
What Screen Surface
If you are wanting to hide your speakers behind your screen and have everything concealed and integrated into the room, then the Da-Lite Perm Wall has you covered as it has a number of perforated surfaces, and many none perforated front and rear projection surfaces. Such as:
- High Power
- Da-Mat®
- Cinema Vision
- Pearlescent
- Audio Vision
- High Contrast Da-Mat®
- High Contrast Cinema Vision
- High Contrast Audio Vision
- High Contrast Cinema Perf
- Da-Tex® (rear projection surface)
- Dual Vision
What does all that mean? You ask, well here is some detail as to what each screen surface is good for, what type of projection environment you would want to use it in and what projection problems they can help you overcome:
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-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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Sizes & Seams
If you are in need of a particularly large screen then depending on the surface you end up going with the screen will have a seam.
- All Da-Mat®, High Contrast Da-Mat®, Cinema Vision, High Contrast Cinema Vision, Pearlescent, Da-Tex® and Dual Vision surfaces are seamless up to 16′ high.
- High Contrast Cinema Perf, Audio Vision and High Contrast Audio Vision surfaces are available in sizes up to 8′ high.
- High Power® surface is available in sizes up to 6′ high.
Da-Lite Quality
As with all Da-Lite screens, the Perm Wall does have that distinctive mark of quality to it, ultimately demonstrated by the specification of the screen frame itself:
- 1” square black anodized aluminum frame
- Plastic corner brackets
- Precisely placed studs for screen surface snap buttons
- Metal Snap buttons mounted on reinforced black webbing on all four sides of the screen surface
And the screen is designed to be held in place on the wall with #12 Sheet Metal Screws.
Options
Given the simplicity of this style of screen the list of options is short one:
- Black backed front projection material
- Velcro attachments (snaps standard)
- Pro Imager Masking System
Green Da-Lite
Da-Lite has always had being a responsible corporate citizen, 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 and with the Perm Wall screen only the High Power screen surface is GREENGUARD certified.
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.
Purchasing Peace Of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to MountsAndMore.com, they are your one stop shop for all your projector screen needs. Peace of mind is assured as their checkout is 128-bit SSL encrypted with a Go Daddy Class 2 Certification Authority and you can even use PayPal.
Now you know it is safe to buy from MountsAndMore.com why do you want to buy from these buys? For two reasons:
1. Free Shipping, for orders over $69
2. 6 months BillMeLater, no payments and no interest is paid in full.
100% NO SPAM, 100% PROTECTED, 100% APPROVED. You have complete control over receiving emails from MountsAndMore, they use industry-standard SSL encryption so your personal and credit card data is safe. They also guarantee your absolute satisfaction with every transaction, giving you 30 to make sure you like the screen. If you are not happy they will gladly exchange, credit or refund the cost of your screen. As well as, an amazing selection of screens, low prices, knowledgeable sales and service staff, and quality merchandise.
Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol Review
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Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol Applications
If a perfectly flat and taut projector screen is what you are after to display your data or film and videos then the Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol may just be the screen you are after.
The Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol uses Da-Lite’s tab guided cable system to maintain an even lateral tension across the screen to hold it flat, while the custom slat bar provides the necessary weight at the bottom of the screen to keep the screen flat vertically.
If an accurate image is the name of your game, then a Tensioned Cosmo will set you up for some stunning plays, both in the boardroom and home theater. Da-Lite has this screen in just about every format known to man, so there is bound to be a Tensioned Cosmo to suit your needs, the Cosmo come in:
1.33 or 4:3, in Da-Lite speak: “Video Format”
1.78 or 16:9, in Da-Lite lingo: “HDTV Format”
1.6 or 16:10, in Da-Lite speak: “Wide Format”
1:1, in Da-Lite lingo: “Square or AV Format”
Front and rear projection
Whether you are looking for a front or rear projection screen there is a Cosmo to suit, as with all Da-Lite screens, you can get the Cosmo in a number of screen surfaces and sizes, ranging from 72” to 164”, see the surface and size guide below for more details.
Why Tensioned Cosmo
The Cosmo is designed for wall or ceiling mounting and has an optional Floating Mounting Bracket, which makes aligning the screen as simple as releasing two sets of screws, in other words it’s an absolute breeze. The Cosmo features Da-Lite’s patented in-the-roller motor rubber mounting system to ensure quiet operation at all times.
Matching The Cosmo With Your Décor
The Cosmo screen comes standard in black to blend in with any décor, but if you are after something a little more creative, Da-Lite has not left you out in the cold. The Cosmo has a number of imitation wood veneers, such as:
Honey Maple
Medium Oak
Heritage Walnut
Mahogany
Light Oak
Natural Walnut
Cherry
Da-Lite have thought of everything, the Floating Mounting Bracket can also have a veneer attached to it, so as to blend in with the rest of the screen.
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:
- Tab guide cable system, maintains even lateral tension and holds screen surface flat
- Heavy duty plastic end caps for slat bar enclosing a preset adjustable mechanism for screen tensioning
- Seamless surfaces with black masking borders
- Flame retardant and mildew resistant fabric
- Rigid metal mounting roller
- Custom slat bar with added weight, maintains vertical tension on the screen surface
- Heavy duty plastic end caps for slat bar
- Specially designed motor mounted inside the roller
- Three wire with ground
- Quick reversal type
- Oiled for life
- Automatic thermal overload cutout
- Integral gears
- Capacitor and electric brake to prevent coasting
- Limit switches, preset but adjustable to automatically stop picture surface in the “up” and “down” position
- Powder coated 21-gauge steel case
- Hexagon in shape with flat back to prevent scraping fabric
- Heavy duty case end caps, allowing no exposed roller pins, additionally functioning as sturdy brackets for wall or ceiling installation
- Three position control switch with cover plate
Cosmo Customization
White the Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol comes standard with the Decore style three way wall switch, kitting your new Cosmo out with options is certainly an option, pardon the pun, but seriously Da-Lite have just about customization available on the Cosmo so that you can tick all the boxes to have your Cosmo do all the little extra things you want:
- Floating Mounting Bracket which allows the screen to be mounted either on the wall or ceiling at most secure position. The screen can be moved left or right for proper centering on the wall or alignment to projector. Available in either black or white.
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control, 3 Button with 1 Switch, external.
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control, 3 button with 1 Switch, 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).
- 220 Volt (50 Hz) Motor.
- Video Projector Interface – 12 V or 5 V.
- No. 6, 6# Non-adjustable Extension Brackets
- External SCB-100 – RS-232 Serial Control Board
- NET-100 Ethernet-Serial Adapter (must be used with SCB-100)
- Ceiling Trim Kit
- Silent Motor.
- Silent Motor with Integrated LVC.
- Black case (white standard).
Which Screen Surface
Picking an appropriate screen surface is almost as big a decision as the screen itself, and when initially looking at the list you might think that Da-Lite have not exactly tried to make it an easy experience.
But don’t be fooled by the length of the list, one of Da-Lite’s strong points is that they have a screen surface to overcome just about every projection issue you are likely to come across. So have a quick read through the list, see what is available to you, decide what is important to you and what potential issues you might have to overcome in your projection environment, then the choice of screen surface will be easy.
- Da-Mat®
- Cinema Vision
- Pearlescent
- Audio Vision
- High Contrast Da-Mat®
- High Contrast Cinema Vision
- High Contrast Audio Vision
- High Contrast Cinema Perf
- Da-Tex® (rear projection)
- Dual Vision (front & rear projection)
And just a quick note, a black opaque backing is standard on all the front projection surfaces.
Here are the details of each of the surfaces and their particular forte’s:
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Green Da-Lite
Da-Lite has always had being a responsible corporate citizen, 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, with the amount dependant on screen size and format.
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.
Purchasing Peace Of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to MountsAndMore.com, they are your one stop shop for all your projector screen needs. Peace of mind is assured as their checkout is 128-bit SSL encrypted with a Go Daddy Class 2 Certification Authority and you can even use PayPal.
Now you know it is safe to buy from MountsAndMore.com why do you want to buy from these buys? For two reasons:
1. Free Shipping, for orders over $69
2. 6 months BillMeLater, no payments and no interest is paid in full.
100% NO SPAM, 100% PROTECTED, 100% APPROVED. You have complete control over receiving emails from MountsAndMore, they use industry-standard SSL encryption so your personal and credit card data is safe. They also guarantee your absolute satisfaction with every transaction, giving you 30 to make sure you like the screen. If you are not happy they will gladly exchange, credit or refund the cost of your screen. As well as, an amazing selection of screens, low prices, knowledgeable sales and service staff, and quality merchandise.
Get your Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol from MountsAndMore.com today.
Senior Electrol Review
Big Venues Needs A Big Image, And The Senior Electrol Delivers
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If LARGE is the most important factor in your projector screen choice right now, then the Senior Electrol from Da-Lite would certainly be a good place to start. Specifically designed with big scale applications in mind the Senior can deliver-the-goods above your stage, in your auditorium or for that matter any large screen installation.
The Da Lite Senior Electrol is available in sizes ranging from 84” to 271” in 4:3 or 16:9 formats and 50”H x 50”W to 20′H x 20′W or 12′H x 24′W. As for seams, that does depend on the screen surface you decide best suite you projection environment. In High Power sizes up to 6′ will be seamless, in Matte White screens up to and including 16′ high will be seamless, and Video Spectra 1.5 up to including 8′ high will be seamless.
And Da-Lite have not forgotten toughness in the construction of this particular projection screen, it is a heavy duty screen that is flexible in where you put it. It is just at home in a recessed installation, if you want it out of the way, as it is in an exposed position on a wall for instance.
Which Screen Surface
Now we have already touched on the screen surfaces that are available, but which one is the right one for you particular application? So to recap the surfaces to choose from are:
- Matte White
- Video Spectra 1.5
- High Power
They are available in the following aspect ratios:
- 1.33 or 4:3, in Da-Lite speak: “Video Format”
- 1.78 or 16:9, in Da-Lite lingo: “HDTV Format”
- 1:1, in Da-Lite speak: “Square or AV Format”
And here is what each screen surface can offer:
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
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
Remotes & Options
While the Da-Lite Senior Electrol comes standard with a Decora style wall switch that has three positions you are probably going to want some kind of remote control to go with it, as walking to wherever the wall switch mounted is not always the best use of your time in a large venue. There are both RF & IR type remotes available for the Senior along with a whole host of other options, such as:
- Black “Extra Drop” to lower picture area more than normal. Maximum total drop 20′ including picture area
- White “Extra Drop” to lower picture area more than normal. Maximum total drop 20′ including picture area
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control System 3 – Button
- Radio Frequency Wireless Remote Control for LVC System
- Infrared Wireless Remote Control for LVC System
- No borders (black masking borders standard).
- 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).
- 220 Volt (50 Hz) Motor.
- Video Projector Interface, external.
- SCB-100 – RS-232 Serial Control Board
- NET-100 Ethernet-Serial Adapter (must be used with SCB-100)
- White box (black standard).
Specifications
Now you probably have an impression of quality and durability from this Senior Electrol screen already, but to show you all the effort Da-Lite have gone to ensure this is a quality screen, here are the specifications of the Senior:
- Quick reversal type ball bearing motor
- Three wire with ground
- Oiled for life
- Automatic thermal overload cutout
- Integral interlocking gears
- Limit switches, preset but adjustable to automatically stop picture surface in the “up” and “down” position
- Positive stop action, prevents coasting
- 3” diameter rigid metal roller for screens 12’ and under in width
- 5 3/4” diameter rigid metal roller for screens 14’ to 18’ in width
- 7” diameter rigid metal roller for screens over where width or height is greater than 20’
- Roller mounted in two heavy duty brackets is self-aligning bearings
- Flame retardant and mildew resistant fiberglass screen surface
- Black masking borders standard
- Wooden case, double top for extra rigidity and strength
- Metal lined motor compartment
- Black primer coated case
- Heavy metal brackets supplied for wall or ceiling mounting
- 3 position control switch with cover plate
- Access to motor
- Listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories and CSA
Green Da-Lite
Da-Lite has always had being a responsible corporate citizen, 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 28% 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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Cosmopolitan Electrol Review
Whether Its Home Theatre Or A Boardroom Presentation The Da Lite Cosmopolitan Electrol Will See You Through
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Cosmopolitan Uses
Having a quality screen is an absolute must if you want to get the most out of your investment in top notch video or data projector. The Cosmopolitan Electrol from Da-Lite, is the perfect screen for front projection, available in a number of different screen surfaces, will look the business, be it in the office or the home, and the image it is able to display will make it worth every cent.
And no matter what you need a quality screen for, the Cosmo comes in a format or aspect ratio to suit your application:
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”
All these formals are available in a number of patented Da-Lite screen surfaces and sizes, ranging from 72” to 180”, see the surface and size guide below for more details.
Why Cosmopolitan Electrol
The Da Lite Cosmopolitan Electrol projection screen is ceiling or wall mountable, is a perfect choice when recessing the screen in the ceiling is not an option, and with the optional Floating Mounting Bracket, aligning the screen is an absolute breeze.
The Cosmo features Da-Lite’s patented in-the-roller motor rubber mounting system to ensure quiet operation at all times. The screen comes standard in white to blend in with any decor.
A Screen With Interior Designer Features
But if you want something a little more exciting than white, Da-Lite has an option for you, in the form of a number of veneers available, including:
Honey Maple
Medium Oak
Heritage Walnut
Mahogany
Light Oak
Natural Walnut
Cherry
Da-Lite has thought of everything, the Floating Mounting Bracket can also have a veneer attached to it, so as to blend in with the rest of the screen.
Da-Lite Really Have Thought Of Everything
As with most quality products it is all the little un-seen things that make up the unit ensuring 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:
- Seamless surfaces with black masking borders
- Flame retardant and mildew resistant fabric
- Rigid metal mounting roller
- Custom slat bar with added weight, maintains vertical tension on the screen surface
- Heavy duty plastic end caps for slat bar
- Specially designed motor mounted inside the roller
- Three wire with ground
- Quick reversal type
- Oiled for life
- Automatic thermal overload cutout
- Integral gears
- Capacitor and electric brake to prevent coasting
- Limit switches, preset but adjustable to automatically stop picture surface in the “up” and “down” position
- Powder coated 21-gauge steel case
- Hexagon in shape with flat back to prevent scraping fabric
- Heavy duty case end caps, allowing no exposed roller pins, additionally functioning as sturdy brackets for wall or ceiling installation
- Three position control switch with cover plate
Options and Controls
Controlling your new Da Lite Cosmopolitan Electrol screen is easy, as it comes standard with a Decora style wall switch with three positions. If you are after remotes, other control methods or silent motors, Da-Lite has a whole host of options so you can customize the screen to suite your exact needs:
- 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.
- Floating Mounting Bracket which allows the screen to be mounted either on the wall or ceiling at more secure position. The screen can be moved left or right for proper cantering on the wall or alignment to projector. Available in either black or white.
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control, 3 Button with 1 Switch, external.
- Single Motor Low Voltage Control, 3 button with 1 Switch, 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.
- Video Projector Interface.
- No. 6, 6# Non-adjustable Extension Brackets
- SCB-100 – RS-232 Serial Control Board
- NET-100 Ethernet-Serial Adapter (must be used with SCB-100)
- Silent Motor.
- Silent Motor with LVC.
- Ceiling Trim Kit
- Black case (white standard).
Screen Surface
Da-Lite has a screen surface to suite just about every application known to man, when you have a look at their complete list of surfaces you’ll probably think, why would they bother having so many when they only look a little bit different? But Da-Lite has an army of chemists and each of the screens has a particular forte in overcoming certain real world projection issues.
The Cosmopolitan is available in four surfaces, with the most popular multipurpose one being Matte White, here is the full list:
- Matte White
- High Contrast Matte White
- Video Spectra 1.5
- High Power
To give you a better understanding of the specific advantages and applications of each of these screen surfaces, below is some useful detail:
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% in all but the wide 16:10 format screens.
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.
Purchasing Peace Of Mind
To purchase this highly recommended screen, simply go to MountsAndMore.com, they are your one-stop-shop for all your projector screen needs. Peace of mind is assured as their Checkout is 128-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted with a Go Daddy Class 2 Certification Authority and you can even use PayPal.
Now you know it is safe to buy from MountsAndMore.com, why would you want to buy from these guys? Two reasons:
1. Free Shipping, for orders over $69, &
2. 6 months BillMeLater, no payments and no interest if paid in full.
100% NO SPAM, 100% PROTECTED, 100% APPROVED. You have complete control over receiving emails from MountsAndMore, they use industry-standard SSL encryption so your personal and credit card data is safe. They also guarantee your absolute satisfaction with every transaction, giving you 30 days to make sure you like the screen. If you are not happy they will gladly exchange, credit or refund the cost of your screen. As well as, an amazing selection of screens, low prices, knowledgeable sales and service staff, and quality merchandise.
Get your Cosmopolitan Electrol from MountsAndMore.com today.



