Elite Screens CineTension B Series User manual

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CineTension B Series
Tab-Tensioned Electric Projection Screen
User’s Guide
Important Safety & Warning Precautions
Make sure to read this user’s guide and follow the procedures below.
Caution: The screen’s Black Top Drop is already set to its maxim m drop distance. There is NO extra Black Top Drop in
the roller. Please be aware of this as it will void yo r warranty with Elite Screens. Unapproved changes or modifications
(except for c tting the power cord for hardwire installations) to this nit are prohibited and will void yo r warranty. For
more information, please contact o r Technical S pport Dept. at [phone] Ext. 604.
• Please retain this ser’s g ide for f t re reference.
• To avoid damaging the nit, do not se with any na thorized accessories not recommended by the
man fact rer.
• Handle the nit caref lly d ring transportation to avoid any damages.
• To ens re safe and reliable operation, direct connection to a properly gro nded power so rce is
advised.
• The power o tlet s pplying power to the nit sho ld be close to the nit and easily accessible.
• Do not install the nit on neven or inclined s rfaces.
• Do not p t heavy objects on the power cord and position it properly to avoid creating a trip obstacle.
• Never overload the power cord to prevent an electric shock or fire d e to a loose contact or a short
circ it.
• There are not ser serviceable parts in this nit. Do not attempt to disassemble this nit by yo rself.
No one except a thorized technicians can open and make repairs to this nit.
• Make s re the power so rce this nit is connected to has a contin o s power flow.
• If there is need to se an extension cord, make s re the cord has an eq al rating as the appliance to
avoid overheat.
• Do not handle the power pl g when yo r hands are wet or yo r feet are in contact with water.
Do not use this unit under the following circumstances.
• Disconnect the power cord nder the conditions of heavy rain, wind, th nder or lightning.
• Avoid direct S nshine, rain shower and moist re.
• Keep away from fire so rces and high temperat re to prevent this device from overheating.
• C t off the power s pply first before transportation or maintenance.
• F lly disconnect from the power s pply when the nit is not in se for a long period of time, as sho ld
be done with any other electric ho sehold appliance.
• To avoid possible inj ry and/or an electric shock, do not attempt to se the screen if there is obvio s
damage or if there are any evident broken parts.

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Pre-Installation
1. Carefully unpac the screen.
2. Always handle the screen in a leveled position on a clean surface.
3. In order to protect the screen from exposure to stains, eep the screen out of contact with foreign
particles such as dust, sawdust, and/or liquids.
Installation Warning
Due to various installation environments, the instructions provided in this user’s guide are for reference
only. Please consult a professional installation company for further installation and safety advice. The
installer must insure that proper mounting hardware is used to provide adequate strength suitable for
the installation. Elite Screens is not liable for any faulty installations.
Individual modifications to this product are prohibited and will void the manufacturer warranty. Please contact
Elite Screens Customer Service for any questions.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur on a particular installation. If this equipment
causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
 eorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device that may be causing the interference.
 Increase the separation between the screen and the device’s receiver.
 Connect the equipment into a different power outlet other than the device.
Note
Regardless of the mounting method, the screen should be securely supported so that the vibration or pulling on
the viewing surface will not cause the casing to become loose or fall. The installer must insure that the fasteners
used are of adequate strength and suitable for the installation location.
Hardware Parts List
Please ma e sure all parts listed below are included before proceeding with the installation.
Wall screws included with this product are complimentary and may not be adequate for all mounting
surfaces. Consult with a professional installer or hardware store for proper mounting screws and
anchors.
A.
Wall/Ceiling
Bracke
ts
3
B.
ST5 40
Self
-
drilling screws 12
C.
D
ry
-
wall anchor
12

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Installation Instructions
A. Wall Mount
Flush
wall
mount
(slideable
)
2
1. Determine where the screen will be installed. Measure and mar the distance between the top and bottom screw holes from each
brac et.Then, drill a hole on all mar ed areas and install the brac ets on the wall with the screws.
Two or more people are required for the next step.
2. Lift the screen up leveled with the brac ets.
3. Slide the screen up in the brac et’s “upper lip” and push it in to the “bottom lip”until you hear a “clic ” sound. This will
confirm the screen is secure and in place.
B. Ceiling Mount
Flush ceiling mo
unt
(slideable)
1. Determine where the screen will be installed. Measure and mar the distance between the top and bottom screw holes from each
brac et. Then, drill a hole on all mar ed areas and install the brac ets on the wall with the screws.
Two or more people are required for the next step.
2. Lift the screen up leveled with the brac ets.
3. Slide the screen up in the brac et’s upper lip and push it in to the bottom lip until you hear a “clic ” sound. This will confirm
the screen is secure and in place.
C. Hidden Mount
Refer to the installation procedures for wall mount and/or ceiling mount for instructions.
D. Screen emoval
Hold the screen’s case and push the bottom tab on the bottom of the brac et,
then lift the screen.
Screen
-
to
-
ceiling installation
Screen
-
to
-
wall installation
Side View
Side View
Side View
press lightly

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Standard Accesories for CineTension B Series
A. I emote B. F emote C. Wall keypad switch G. AAA batteries
Screen operation
Electric Current: Depending upon region, your Elite Screen will operate on 100v, 110v, or 220v voltage.
Choose the voltage acoording to the local requirement.
1. After ensuring the power outlet & screen is compatible (voltage), plug the power cord into the power outlet.
2. Once the screen has power, you’ll be able to control it using any of the 5 methods described below.
Control System
3 ways to control your CineTension B
1.
Wall Switch
Keypad
(
Item C, Fig
1
)
:
The
wall switch
eypad
is a
wall mount control box with
up/stop/down
buttons. It plugs directly into the screen’s RS-285 input port located next to the power cord.
2. IR remote control (Item A, Fig 2): The Infrared functions by direct line of sight contact with a beam range of
30 feet. Aim the IR remote at the oval shaped window located on the wall switch keypad below the down
button.
3. RF Remote Control (Item B): The radio waves eliminate the need for a direct line of sight with a range of
100 feet. See How to program your RF remote on next section if your RF remote does not operate the screen.
Fig.2
IR/RF remote
Fig.1
Wall switch keypad
NOTE: To avoid overheating, the tubular motor will shut off after 5 minutes of continuous use of the screen (non-stop
lowering and retracting of the screen.) You may resume regular use after 15 minutes.

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How to program your F remote to your screen
1. Remove the cover located on the right side of the screen.
2. With a thin, sharp object, press the internal SW1 button.
a. You will hear a single "beep" once button is detected
3. Let screen drop completely.
4. Press and hold the internal SW1 button for 5 seconds.
a. You will hear continuous "beeping"
5. During the continuous beeping, press and hold the UP button for 3 seconds
6. You should now be able to control your screen with your RF remote.
How to deprogram the I / F remote
1. Press and hold internal SW1 button
a. You will hear continuous "beeping"
2. During the continuous beeping, press the button on bac of remote
with a thin, sharp object.
3. Release both buttons after a set of quic beeps.
4. Your remote has now been erased from the screen's memory.
SW1 button
RS485 port

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How to tension your screen
The tension has been properly preset for optimal performance. However, if the screen requires tension
adjustment, please be careful as the tension system can become permanently damaged if not done correctly.
Permanent damage to the tension system is not covered under warranty.
1. Fully deploy the screen.
2. At either end of the weight bar, press and hold button on nob.
3. Turn nob cloc wise to tighten, counter cloc wise to loosen.
a. Knob will only allow to tighten/loosen one notch at a time.
4. Repeat process on other side if necessary.
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