Elite Screens Spectrum Series User manual

Ez-Electric Screen
Spectrum/Vmax(Plus) Series
Ver. 1 .5
Users Guide
*Also available in Black casing

Im
p
ortant safety an
d
warning
p
recautions
1. Be sureto readthis manual
b
efore use and follow the
p
rocedures s
p
ecified:
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Please retain this manual for future reference.
To avoid any damage, do not use any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.
Handle the device carefully during transportation to avoid impact.
Do not put the device on uneven or inclined surfaces.
Do not put heavy objects on the power cord; affix the power cord properly to avoid
someone tripping over it.
Never overload the power cord to prevent electrical shock or fire.
Guard the device from any liquid or foreign object to avoid electrical shock or fire due to
loose contac
t
or shor
t
circuit.
2. If any accessories need to
b
e replaced,
b
e careful to avoid shor
t
circuit.
3 There are no user serviceable parts in the device. Nobody except authorized technicians can
open this device. To prevent the risk of electrical shock or fire, protect against moisture and rain.
Make sure tha
t
the power source this device is connected to has a continuous power flow.
The rating label on the product indicates the rated voltage.
Do not handle the power plug when your hands are wet or your feet are in contact with water.
4. Do no
t
use this device under the following circumstances:
1) Disconnect the power cordunder thecondition of heavy wind, rain, thunder or lightning.
2) Avoid direct sunshine, rain shower or moisture.
3) Keep away from fire sources and high temperature to prevent this device from overheating.
4)Cut off the power supply first before transportation or maintenance.

W
arning
Individual modifications to this product are prohibited and will void the user’s warranty. Please
contact the Service Department for any questions.
N
O
T
E
:
This equipmen
t
has
b
een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
p
ursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses 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 interference will not occur in a particula
r
installation. If this equipment
does cause 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:
To ensure safe and reliable operation, direct connection to a properly grounded power source is advised.
The
p
ower outle
t
su
p
p
l
y
in
g
p
ower to the unit should
b
eclosetotheuni
t
and easil
y
accessi
b
le
Reorient or relocate the receivin
g
antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet using a circuit different from to where the receiver is connected
Consul
t
the dealer or an ex
p
erienced radio/TV technician for hel
p
.

Accessor
y
for S
p
ectrum and VMAX2
IR
Bubble level
Eye receiver
(Optional for Spectrum)
Please always point to the eye
receiver when using the IR remote
Batter
y
Red 12V Green 0V
Wall
b
ox
(Opt
ional for Spectrum)
12V trigger cable
N
ote: Contact your reseller for optional
accessories or visit shop.elitescreens.com
f
or accessory purchase.
RF
(
for VMAX2 only)

VMAX2 & Spectrum Series
IM PORTAN T S AF ETY INS TRUC TIONS
PRE -I NSTAL L
A
TION
1. Carefully unpack 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, keep the screen out of contact with foreign particles such as dust,
sawdust and liquids.
Keyhole for flush mounting to
wall(R5MM,R2MM) Top key holes for ceiling
mounting(R3 MM,R2 MM)
φ
6m
φ
11m
3-5/8” Height of
end cap
Built-In IR Receiver for IR
remote (Point and Press Up /
Stop/Down)
3-1/8” Width of
end cap
4”
3-3
/
4”
1. Position the power cord so it will not be; near a hot surface, pulled at or tripped over.
2. To avoid suffering an electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble this appliance yourself. In the event of technical
trouble, please contact Elite Screens service dept. for help with repairing your screen.
3. Please disconnect the power supply when screen is not in use for a long period of time as should be done with any other
electric household appliance.
4. To avoid possible injury and/or an electric shock, do not attempt to use the screen if there is obvious damage or the
presence of broken parts.

1. Select the location for
y
our screen within a reasonable an
g
le of
p
ro
j
ection for
y
our home
p
ro
j
ector and access to
a
g
ood
p
ower source.
2. For the best su
pp
ort of
y
our screen, it is ideal to secure
y
our screen into the studs of
y
our house's
internal framework. If studs are not available, use hollow anchors for mountin
g
y
our wall-
screws in dr
y
wall or if
y
ou are installin
g
in a concrete structure, use the concrete bolts for
securin
g
y
our screen into concrete walls.
(
Alwa
y
s Consult Installer or Hardware Store for
the correct screws
)
3. Makesure tha
t
the level in
p
erfec
t
horizontal ali
g
nmen
t
with one anothe
r
. Use wall/ceilin
g
wood screws to secure to the wood studs. Use hollow wall anchors if mountin
g
indr
y
wall.
4. Position the washers to the head of the wall-screw. The washers
g
ive added stabilit
y
b
y
enablin
g
to remain firml
y
anchored to the wall.
5. The screen casin
g
is desi
g
ned to acce
p
t the wall screws directl
y
. If not usin
g
the O
p
tional L-
bracket, be sure to
p
osition the washer between the head of the wall-screw and the anchor slots
onthe
p
ro
j
ector casin
g
.
Re
g
ardless of mountin
g
method, screen should
b
esecurel
y
su
p
p
orted so tha
t
vi
b
ration or even
a
b
usive
p
ullin
g
onthe viewin
g
surface will no
t
cause case to wor
k
loose or fall. Installer must
insure tha
t
fasteners used are of ade
q
uate stren
g
th and suita
b
le for the mountin
g
surface chosen.

1. Using a tape measure, mark the keyholes that are located at the back of the screen's case end cap.
2. After marking the area and predrilled hole, insert the screw and leave about 1/8” of an inch from the wall to
mount the screen. (Fig. 1)
Fi
g
. 1
O
p
tional installation usin
g
a chain to han
g
the screen from the ceilin
g
.
Fi
g
. 2.
3. You can also hang thescreen from
a
ceiling
b
yusing
a
chain with s-hooks (no
t
included) and hang
it by the keyholes located on each end of the case as shown on (Fig. 2).

Wood/Dry Wall installation: Use “B” wood
screws provided when purchasing the optional
L-brackets for installation on wood studs on
wall. Or use “E” hollow wall anchors in
conjunction with the wood screws for drywall
installation as shown on Fig. 1
Fi
g
. 1
Masonr
y
/Cementwall
Fi
g
. 2
Can
b
e slide free
installation: If purchased the
optional L-brackets, use “D”
bolts for installing your screen
on a cement wall as shown on
Fig. 2.
Two options for you
r
installation
*Once the L-brackets are in place, the screen can be hun
g
from the vertical hooks.
Please note these are only examples and additional hardware may be required for your particular
installation. Also, the screen can be hung directly on the wall screws or bolts without using the L-brackets
at all.

12-V Tri
gg
er
The VMAX2 and Spectrum Screens have the capability of using a 12-Volt Trigger. This accessory is
optional for Spectrum Screens and can be purchased separately.
To Projector
Red DC12V
Green 0V
Video Pro
j
ection Interface
12-VoltTriggerAssembly
Diag
r
am A
Wall-mounted 3-way-switch
1. Bubble Level: Included with the installation package is a
small bubble level that can be useful in determining if the
screen is
p
erfectl
y
level when installin
g
.
Dia
g
ram B
Bubble Level
2. Below is the RF remote with a range of 30 Ft.
(Radio Frequency)
Note: When you get the optional RF, you should
follow the instruction and adjust the code.
Infrared “Eye” Sensor with
IR Remote Control
3. Below is the IR remote (Infra Red) with a
range of 15 Ft.
(Infra Red)
N
ote: The light on this remote does not turn on
when the buttons are depressed unlike the RF
remote.
Radio Frequency Remote Control Infrared Remote Control

FAQ’S
1.
Q
: Wh
y
does m
y
screen no lon
g
er function?
A: There are a few
p
ossible thin
g
s
y
ou could check:
A.)Make sure your wall plug has power and that the screen is properly plugged in.
B.) Please check the fuse to y our screen. (Call Tech support for location of fuse)
C.) If screen works well with the line switch but not with the remote control, make sure the remote control has good
batteries in it.
D.) Our electric screens with a tubular motor installed are equipped with a Thermal relay. This would include all
Home (2, 3), Tension (1, 2, 3) series, and VMAX screens with a diagonal size above 180". This feature will
automatically shut off screen in the event the motor becomes too hot, preventing overheating of the motor. To
correct this, let screen alone for 10-15 minutes and try again.
2. Q: How is the screen material cleaned?
A: The screen material can be cleaned with mild soap and water.
3. Q: What type of batteries do the remote controls require?
A: The IR and RF remote controls use AAA alkaline batteries
4. Q: Can you manually pull down the screen?
A: No, manually pulling down the screen will damage the electronic motor rolling system.
5. Q: How could I setup my Screens IR receiver to work with my learning remote control system? Do you have any IR
codes I can use to achieve this?
A: Our IR remote controls have been evaluated and entered in to the databases of some Universal remote control
manufacturers. Please contact the manufacturer of your remote to inquire about your remotes ability to function with ours.
If they have not evaluated our remote control then the following list of Binary codes will be used for most remote setups.
For Spectrum, VMAX2 (Plus), Home2(3) and Tension2(3) Series
Up: 1111 0000 0001
Stop: 1111 0000 0010
Down: 1111 0000 0100
6. Q: What is the gain on the matte white screen material?
A: The matte white material has a gain of 1.1. For detailed specs, info please check our web-site for more detail
N
ote: For more U
p
date FAQ,
p
lease visit www.elitescreens.com

W
arranty Policy -Electric Screens
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Two (2) year warranty parts and labor from purchase date as follows (except for refurbished units
as specified below):
Refurbished units carry a 90-day parts and labor warranty.
Demo units or open box items are AS IS items and do not carry a warranty.
Each party will be responsible for one way shipping during the warranty period.
DOA (Defective On Arrival): Must be reported within 7 business days of receipt. An RMA
(Return Merchandise Authorization) number must be issued in order to process a replacement. Elite
Screens will replace the DOA (Defective On Arrival) unit with a brand new replacement *(see
exceptions below) after the DOA unit is received and/or confirmed defective. Once the product is
received, Elite Screens will send out a new* unit to the customer by ground service (based on stock
availability). Should a problem be reported after the 7-day grace period, the item must be shipped to
us for warranty repair.
Missing Parts must be reported within the 7-day (DOA) grace period. If reported after 7 days,
customer will be only responsible for shipping and handling fees. If reported after 30 days of receipt,
customer is responsible for cost of the parts and shipping & handling fees.
Please visit link below for full warranty information
Htt
p
://www.elitescreens.com/service.ht
m
Please visit link below for warranty claim
Http://www.elitescreens.com/service_form.htm
*A new or refurbished replacement will be sent out to the customer depending on the type of
p
urchase (new or refurbished) or based on stock availability.

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y
s to re
g
ister
y
our warrant
y
with Elite Screens Inc.
A. On Line (Faster and Easier) www.elitescreens.com/re
g
ister.htm
B. Fill out & Fax to
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483-8498, Attn: Customer Service De
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t.
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