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Gain—a
relative measure of a screen’s reflectivity.
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Contrast—the
ability to accurately reproduce and differentiate
light and dark characters and backgrounds, or light and dark
areas of an image.
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Ambient
light rejection properties—the ability to perform well under
normal to adverse lighting
conditions in the audience area.
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Resolution—the
clarity of the projected image.
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Uniformity—the
screen’s performance when viewed from various points off
the
projection axis (both horizontally and vertically), and when the
brightness of the center of the image is compared to the
corners.
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Projection
Format—the height and width of the projected image determines
the screen’s size and shape (AV, NTSC, HDTV, WideScreen,
CinemaScope, overhead, slide or motion pictures).
Fiberglass
Matt White—The
standard to which all other screen surfaces are compared. Matt
white vinyl reflective
surface laminated to tear-resistant woven fiberglass. A matt white
surface diffuses
projected light in all directions, so the image can be seen from
any angle. Provides accurate color rendition as well as superior
clarity. Recommended for use with all high light output projection
devices. Requires control of ambient light in the audience area.
Washable, flame and mildew resistant. Now available seamless in
all standard sizes through 8'
high. Gain 1.0
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a solution of mild
dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. Sponge the
surface; rinse with clear water and blot dry. Do not use
cleaning solvents or abrasives.
Panamax—Seamless
matt white material for large roller operated screens—up to 16'
wide.
Panamax has excellent dimensional stability. Washable. Most
motorized screens with Panamax are not UL listed. Gain 1.0
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a solution of mild
dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. Sponge the
surface; rinse with clear water and blot dry. Do not use
cleaning solvents or abrasives.
Glass
Beaded—Brighter
on-axis viewing than matt white surfaces within a narrower viewing
cone. Some loss of clarity. Not for use with ceiling or floor
mounted projectors. Flame
and mildew resistant, but cannot be cleaned. Now available
seamless in all standard sizes through 10'
high.
Gain 2.5
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a very soft brush or
cloth and carefully dust the surface. Do not use soap, water,
solvents or abrasives.
AT1200—The
most innovative and versatile acoustically transparent screen
material. Similar in gain performance to standard matt white and
does not require tensioning for flatness. Acoustical properties
comparable to the finest speaker grille cloth. Washable, flame and
mildew resistant. Available in sizes through 6'
x 8' or 10'
diagonal.
Gain 1.0
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a solution of mild
dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. Sponge the
surface; rinse with clear water and blot dry. Allow screen
to air dry overnight in down position. Do not use cleaning
solvents or abrasives.
ATGrey—
AT Grey offers the acoustical properties of our popular
AT1200, while providing the best optical qualities of both Matt
White and High Contrast Grey. It is unique in that it offers both
a 180° viewing cone and the vivid color contrast
associated with high contrast grey materials. Washable, flame and
mildew resistant. Available in sizes through 6’ x 8’ or 10’
diagonal. Gain of 0.8. Not recommended for screens smaller than
80” wide when used with LCD or DLP projectors.
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a solution of mild
dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. Sponge the
surface; rinse with clear water and blot dry. Do not use
cleaning solvents or abrasives.
High
Contrast Grey—Grey
textile backed surface offers excellent resolution while enhancing
the blacks of LCD and DLP projected images, even as whites and
lighter colors are maintained. Performs well in ambient light
condition. High Contrast Grey’s lower gain of 0.8 allows use
with even the brightest projectors; viewing cone of 180°.
Seamless in sizes up to 8' in height.
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a solution of mild
dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. Sponge the
surface; rinse with clear water and blot dry. Do not use
cleaning solvents or abrasives.
HiDef
Grey—A
grey front projection surface that provides greater contrast and
black reproduction
than standard surfaces, with a lower gain to handle today’s
super-bright projectors.
The grey color enhances color contrast and black levels in the
projected image and
also allows for more ambient light in the audience area than
traditional surfaces. Available
on all tab-tensioned and permanently tensioned screens. Gain .9
Care
and Maintenance: Gently clean material with a solution of
mild dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. ARMOR ALL®
Multi-Purpose Cleaner may also be used. It is best to lay
the surface flat during cleaning. Do not use cleaners that
contain abrasives or wax.
M1300—The
perfect matt white diffusing surface. Extremely broad light
dispersion and spectral
uniformity. Panoramic viewing angle and true color rendition.
Recommended for use
with any type of projector in rooms where the light level can be
reasonably controlled. Washable. Gain 1.0
Care
and Maintenance: Clean surface with a solution of mild
dishwashing liquid diluted with warm water. ARMOR ALL®
Multi-Purpose Cleaner may also be used. Remove stubborn
stains with a solution of rubbing alcohol and water. Do
not allow any cleaners to be absorbed by the fabric. Do
not use cleaners that contain abrasives or wax.
M2500—A
high-contrast front viewing surface, with excellent resolution and
high gain. For
data-graphics projectors producing up to 1000 ANSI lumens. M2500
tolerates a higher ambient light level than most other front
projection screen surfaces. Available on all permanently tensioned
and tab-tensioned screens. Gain 2.1
Care
and Maintenance: Clean
with a very soft brush or cloth and carefully dust the surface.
Do not use soap, water, solvents or abrasives.
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. Gain 2.3
Care
and Maintenance: Gently clean this rear projection
material with a solution of mild dishwashing liquid diluted with
warm water. ARMOR ALL® Multi-Purpose Cleaner
may also be used. It is best to lay the surface flat
during cleaning. Do not use cleaners that contain
abrasives or wax.