Elite Screens Starling Tab-Tension Series User manual

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Electric Wall/Ceiling Projection Screen
Starling Tab-Tension Series
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 maximum drop distance. There is NO extra Black Top Drop
in the roller. Please be aware of this as it will void your warranty with Elite Screens. Unapproved changes or
modifications (except for cutting the power cord for hardwire installations) to this unit are prohibited and will void
your warranty. For more information, please contact our Technical Support Dept. at [phone] Ext. 604.
•Please retain this user’s guide for future reference.
•To avoid damaging the unit, do not use with any unauthorized accessories not recommended by
the manufacturer.
•Handle the unit carefully during transportation to avoid any damages.
•To ensure safe and reliable operation, direct connection to a properly grounded power source is
advised.
•The power outlet supplying power to the unit should be close to the unit and easily accessible.
•Do not install the unit on uneven or inclined surfaces.
•Do not put 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 due to a loose contact or a
short circuit.
•There are not user serviceable parts in this unit. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit by
yourself. No one except authorized technicians can open and make repairs to this unit.
•Make sure the power source this unit is connected to has a continuous power flow.
•If there is need to use an extension cord, make sure the cord has an equal rating as the appliance
to avoid overheat.
•Do not handle the power plug when your hands are wet or your feet are in contact with water.
Do not use this unit under the following circumstances.
•Disconnect the power cord under the conditions of heavy rain, wind, thunder or lightning.
•Avoid direct Sunshine, rain shower and moisture.
•Keep away from fire sources and high temperature to prevent this device from overheating.
•Cut off the power supply first before transportation or maintenance.
•Fully disconnect from the power supply when the unit is not in use for a long period of time, as
should be done with any other electric household appliance.
•To avoid possible injury and/or an electric shock, do not attempt to use the screen if there is
obvious damage or if there are any evident broken parts.

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Pre-Installation
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/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.
Reorient 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 for the Starling Tab-Tension Series
Please make sure all parts listed below are included before proceeding with the installation.
A. Pair of Bracket
s
x1
B. Screwdriver x 1
C. Steel Expansion
Concrete Anchor x 8
D. Plastic expansion dry-
wall anchor x 8
E. ST5x40 Self-drilling screws x 8
F. Steel Expansion Concrete
Anchor Hook x 2
G. M6x16 screw x 2
M6 nut x 2
H. Spring Snap Link x 2

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Installation Instructions
A. Wall Mount
I. Flush mount
1. Determine where the screen will be installed. Then, measure and mark the distance between the top and bottom
screw holes from each bracket.
2. Drill a hole on all marked areas and install the brackets on the wall with the screws. Lift the screen up leveled
with the brackets, slide the screen in the bracket grooves and push until you hear a “click” sound.
3. Secure the screen.
4. To remove the screen, hold the screen screen’s case and press both bracket plates at the same time, then lift the
screen.
B. Ceiling Mount
I. Flush ceiling mount
1. Determine where the screen will be installed. Then, measure and mark the distance between the screw holes from
each bracket.
2. Drill a hole on all marked areas and install the brackets on the wall with the screws. Lift the screen up leveled
with the brackets, slide the screen in the bracket grooves and push until you hear a “click” sound.
3. Secure the screen.
4. To remove the screen, hold the screen screen’s case and press both bracket plates at the same time, then lift the
screen
II. Suspended
1. Measure and mark the distance between the expansion anchor hooks and drill a hole and install them to the
ceiling.
2. Attach the ring to the bracket and secure it with the M6 nut.
3. Hang the screen from the anchor hook or attach the spring snap link to the ring and anchor hook.
4. For high ceiling installation, a chain or steel wire can be used (not included)
C. Hidden Mount
1. Refer to the installation procedures for wall mount or ceiling mount for instructions.
Side view
Ceiling
Screen-to-ceiling installation with brackets
Screen-to-wall installation
Chain not included
(for illustrative purpose only)
Ceiling

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Standard Accesories for Starling Tab-Tension Series
A. RF remote
B. IR remote
C. Extended IR
sensor
D. 5-12 volt
tirgger
Operation
Electric current: The screen operates on AC110V at 60hz
Caution: The screen’s motor is equipped with a thermal heat protector which will cause the motor
to stop running and prevent overheating if it is in continuous use for more than four minutes.
When this occurs, please allow the motor to cool down and use again after 15 minutes.
1. Plug the screen’s power cord to a power outlet.
2. Once the screen has power you’ll be able to control it with the Infared or Radio Frequency remote.
Control System
The Starling Tab-Tension Series has Infrared and Radio Frequency receivers. You can control the
screen’s UP/STOP/DOWN positions utilizing either the IR (Infrared) or RF (Radio Frequency) remotes.
1. IR remote control:The IR remote control requires line-of-sight to the IR sensor. Make sure to point the
IR remote directly to the IR sensor located on the left side edge of the screen.
Note: a. The IR remote has a range of 15 feet.
b. The IR sensor must not be covered or blocked.
2. RF remote control: The RF remote does not require line-of-sight and can be used up to 50ft.
Press the Down button to Drop the screen
Press the Stop button to Stop the screen
Press the UP button to Retract the screen
How to program your RF remote to your screen
How to deprogram the RF remote and delete the code
Press and hold the UP button
for more than 3 seconds.
Plug the screen’s power
cable into a power outlet.
Stop pressing the UP button upon
hearing a beeping sound. This indicates
you are in the programming mode.
Press the UP button
The receiver will beep
three times to confirm
the programming.
RF remote is ready to be used.
Press and hold the UP button
for more than 3 seconds.
Plug the screen’s power
cable into a power outlet.
Stop pressing the UP button upon
hearing a beeping sound. This indicates
you are in the programming mode.
Press the DOWN button
The receiver will
beep three times.
Code has been deleted and RF
remote is no longer operational

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3. Extended IR sensor: Plug the extended IR sensor into the port located on the left side of the screen’s
lower part next to the weight bar. (see below image for precise port location)
4. 5-12 volt trigger:Connect the mini jack plug end to the 5-12 volt trigger port (see image above) and the
other end to your projector’s output port to synchronize the projector’s power cycle to your screen.
Connection to the projector’s trigger port is not included. Refer to the diagram below for wiring
instructions. Contact your projector’s manufacturer for proper 5-12 volt trigger cable information.
The screen should automatically DROP when the projector is turned ON and RETRACT when the projector
is turned OFF. You can test the operation using a 9-volt battery.
5. UP/DOWN manual control buttons (located on left side end cap)
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Extended IR sensor port
5-12 v trigger port
Press and hold the UP button to retract the screen
Press and hold the Down button to deploy the screen
Front side of screen