Dalite Screens

     Cinema Contour
     Contour Electrol
     Cosmo Electrol
     Designer Contour
     Pro Imager Horizontal Masking System
     DaLift
     Four Steps to Selecting the Right Screen

Cinema Contour

Fixed wall screens are the perfect choice for a dedicated theater because they provide a perfectly flat viewing surface. The Cinema Contour features a specially designed angled wall frame that provides high structural strength and serves as a masking border for the screen surface. The Cinema Contour frame has a standard matte black finish. A Pro-Trim (LAVS) finish can also be ordered for additional light absorption. Cinema Contour is available in custom sizes with Da-Mat, High Contrast Da-Mat, Cinema Vision, High Contrast Cinema Vision, Pearlescent, Da-Tex, Dual Vision or Audio Vision viewing surfaces. Cinema PDF

Contour Electrol

With its stylish curved aluminum extruded case available in either black, white or graphite finish, the Contour® Electrol® is a beautiful addition to any installation. An optional choice of seven veneer finishes is also available for the front cover of the screen case for a warm, elegant look. Screen surface retracts completely into the case for a clean, modern appearance when screen is not in use. For easy installation, the Contour® Electrol® is available with SCB-100 and SCB-200 (RS-232 serial control board), Low Voltage Control unit or Video Projector Interface built into the case. Standard with a Decora® style three position wall switch. Accessory Speakers also available as an option. Matte White fabric up to and including 10' high will be seamless. Glass Beaded fabric up to and including 8' will be seamless. Video Spectra 1.5 and High Contrast Matte White fabric up to and including 8' high will be seamless. High Power fabric up to and including 6' will be seamless. Contour PDF

Cosmopolitan Electrol

Ideal for applications where a recessed installation is not desired or feasible. Patented in-the-roller motor mounting system for quiet operation. Handsome white painted case blends with any decor. Standard with a Decora® style three position wall switch. Matte White fabric up to 10' high will be seamless. Glass Beaded fabric up to 8' will be seamless. Video Spectra 1.5 and High Contrast Matte White fabric available in sizes up to 8' high. High Power fabric is available in sizes up to 9' x 12' and will be seamless in sizes up to 6' high. Optional Floating Mounting Bracket allows screen to be mounted onto a wall or ceiling studs and aligned left or right after installation by releasing two sets of screws. Cosmopolitan PDF

Designer Electrol

Featuring a stylish curved aluminum extruded case, standard with a white powder coated finish (also available in black or graphite case finishes), with dimensions of only 4-5/8" high x 4-3/32" deep. An optional choice of seven veneer finishes available for the front cover of the screen case for a warm and elegant look. An optional Low Voltage Control unit can be built directly into the case for easy installation. Standard with a Decora® style three position wall switch. Matte White, High Contrast Matte White, Glass Beaded and Video Spectra 1.5 fabrics will be seamless in all sizes. High Power fabric will be seamless in sizes up to 6' in height.

Pro Imager Horizontal Masking System

Designed and constructed to allow for the use of multiple formats, the Pro Imager masking system offers versatility to a fixed wall screen. Offering quality and convenience, it electronically masks the screen to vary the aspect ratio. The Pro Imager Horizontal masks the screen from an HDTV format to NTSC format by lowering a mask equally on each side of the viewing area. Also available on the Pro Imager, the Pro-Trim (LAVS) is a fabric frame covering that aesthetically enhances the appearance of the installation while absorbing light that surrounds the viewing area. Custom sizes are also available.

Da-Lift

The Da-Lift is a popular choice to help maintain room aesthetics. A durable, heavy-duty electric ceiling lift raises or lowers video projectors weighing up to 300 pounds with the push of a button. The rack and pinion chain drive lift mechanism allows for quiet operation while maintaining precise travel distance. It provides a wide range of mounting options and requires a maximum of only 2' of space above the ceiling for installation. Available in 15" and 19" travel distance while accommodating openings of up to 42 3/4" wide by 48" deep. Custom travel distances and special sizes available.

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Four Steps to Selecting the Right Screen

Screen Type
If choosing a screen for a multi-purpose room, select an electrically operated screen and use in combination with a projector lift. This combination allows for complete concealment of the products when not in use. Dedicated rooms are designed for specific installations that recreate a theater in a home. These rooms often require fixed screen systems that are built directly into the cabinetry or acoustic room treatments.

Screen Size
The best performance is achieved by determining the correct size. Ideally, the screen size should occupy a minimum of a 30° field of view for the audience. The rule of thumb is to use a screen width that is approximately one half the distance from the screen to the audience seating. Screen placement should be determined according to the sightlines of the installation. This will allow all members of the audience to see the screen.

Screen Size
Select the appropriate format for the application. Common formats and their formulas are as follows:

Screen Surface
Many factors must be considered when choosing which screen surface best meets the needs of a custom installation. Seating configuration, projector model and type as well as ambient light are all factors that must be considered. This is why Da-Lite offers a diverse selection of screen surfaces to meet the needs of different environments.
- Da-Mat
  A smooth, white, vinyl surface that provides an exceptionally wide angle of view with no loss of resolution. It evenly distributes light over a wide viewing area while colors remain bright and life-like, with no shifts in hue. This material is designed to be used with projection where ambient light is controllable.
  Gain: 1.0 Viewing angle: 50°
- High Contrast Da-Mat
  A smooth, gray, vinyl finish surface for high output LCD and DLP projectors. This surface improves the perceived contrast by lowering black levels. It is a flexible unsupported vinyl fabric and may be folded or rolled. Available on all models offered with the Da-Mat surface.
  Gain: 0.8 Viewing Angle: 40°
- Cinema Vision
  Featuring a unique optical coating, this specially designed viewing surface provides the ultimate in movie realism in controlled ambient light conditions. Offers a wide field of view so each audience member will observe a uniform, bright, sharp image with no color shift. This surface is endorsed by the Imaging Science Foundation.
  Gain: 1.3 Viewing Angle: 45°
- High Contrast Cinema Vision
  A smooth, gray, vinyl finish surface for moderate output LCD and DLP projectors. This surface improves the perceived contrast by lowering black levels and offers a moderate amount of gain. It is a flexible unsupported vinyl fabric and may be folded or rolled. Available on all models offered with the Cinema Vision surface.
  Gain: 1.1 Viewing Angle: 45°
- Pearlescent
  This surface was specially designed for applications where a balance of higher gain and greater viewing angle is required. This special coating provides high reflectivity and brilliance without loss of image quality or resolution.
  Gain: 1.5 Viewing Angle: 35°
- Audio Vision
  This acoustically transparent front projection screen allows for the sound to picture match, while still transmitting the full range and brilliance of an original soundtrack with maximum clarity.
  Gain: 1.0 Viewing angle: 50°

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