Elite Screens Spectrum Series User manual

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Spectrum Series
Electric/Motorized Projector Screen
User’s Guide –E/H Type (RC1)
V1
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Important Safety & Warning Precautions
Make sure to read this user’s guide and follow the procedure below.
SCREEN MAINTAINANCE
Dust, dirt and scratches on the projection screen surface will affect the quality and performance of the
projection image. For optimal results we advise to pay attention to the following instructions.
1. Materials needed: Two Lint-Free white cloths, Mild Soap (hand soap is suitable) and Water.
2. Take the Lint-Free cloth and submerge it in warm water for cleaning light dust and dirt. For stubborn stains or a
sticky surface, a solution of hand soap diluted with warm water should be used.
3. Completely ring out cloth so it is lightly dampened, not drenched.
4. Using the damp cloth, lightly wipe in an up and down motion starting at the left of the screen moving to the right
of the screen. DO NOT WIPE IN CIRCULAR MOTION.
5. Once you have completed wiping the entire screen with a dampened Lint-Free cloth, use the dry Lint-Free cloth to
wipe off any excess water from the screen
Notes: The following precautions should be followed to avoid damaging the material, which is not
covered under warranty.
•Don’t scratch the material, as it will leave permanent markings on the screen’s surface.
•Don’t point to the screen material with a fingertip or other sharp objects to prevent damage to the material.
•Don’t use acetone, benzene, alcohol and any other organic solvents to clean the screen material. Using such
chemicals will permanently damage the screen.
Caution: The screen’s Black Top Drop is already set to its maximum drop limit. There is NO extra black-matte drop
material on the roller. Please be aware that altering the vertical limit switch to drop the screen material off the roller
voids 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 likewise void your warranty.
•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.

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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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 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 which may be casing 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.
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 Instructions
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.
Included are complimentary mounting screws that may or may not be appropriate for the installation you are
attempting. Always use the correct anchors to safely secure the screen.
1. Select the installation location for your screen. Ensure that it is within reasonable proximity from your power
source.
2. For best support of your screen, it is ideal to secure your screen into the studs of your house’s internal
framework. If studs are not available, use hollow anchors for mounting your wall screws into drywall. If you’re
installing in a concrete structure, use concrete bolts to secure your screen.
3. Ensure that both brackets are in perfect level alignment with one another. Use wall/ceiling wood screws to
secure to the wood studs. Use hollow anchors if mounting in drywall.
4. The screen casing is designed to accept the wall screws directly, be sure to position a washer between the head
of the wall-screw and the anchor slots on the screen’s casing.
5. Using a tape measure, mark the keyholes that are located at the back of the screen’s casing end cap.
6. After marking the area and predrilled hole, insert the screw and have at least 1/8” from the wall/ceiling to
mount the screen. (See example in Figure 1.)
7. Figure 3 will show you an optional installation using chains (not included)

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A. Flush wall installation using the back screw holes on the end cap brackets.
B. Flush ceiling installation using the top screw holes on the end cap brackets.
C. Optional installation method using a chain to hang the screen from the ceiling. Chains not included.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fig. 3

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Spectrum Series | Controls and Accessories
A. IR Remote
ZRC1-IR
B. RF Remote
ZRC1-RF
C. Wall box
controller
ZRC1-WB
D. RJ50 cable
ZRC1-RJ50
G. AAA
batteries
H. Bubble
leveler
Screen operation
Electric Current: 110v.
1. After ensuring the power outlet & screen are 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.
5 Ways to control the screen
1. IR Remote control (Item A, Fig 1): The Infrared functions by direct line of
sight contact using an effective beam range of 25 feet within a 30-degree angle.
Aim the IR remote directly at either the IR receiver on the Wall Box Controller
or on the screen to operate the screen.
Note: Assure there is no obstruction between the IR remote and IR receiver.
2. RF Remote Control (Item B): The radio waves eliminate the need for a
direct line of sight and has a longer distance control range.
The RF remote is already pre-synced/paired and ready to use. If synchronization/
pairing is needed, please follow the steps below.
How to synchronize/pair a new RF remote:
•Press & hold the “Programming Key”, then press the “Up Key” on the Wall box controller (wall-box
LED flashes). Reference the wall box controller section for programming key location.
•Then press the “Up Key” on the RF remote.
•The Wall box LED will flash 5 times, to indicate the RF remote has been properly synchronized/paired.
How to change the RF code (For use when multiple screens/RF remotes are owned)
Changing the RF code avoids controlling multiple screens at the same time and prevents electrical interference
leading to accidental control of the screen.
1. Remove the batteries
2. Change the RF code switch
3. Insert the batteries
4. Synchronize it with the wall box controller
LED light
UP
STOP
DOWN
Fig.1
IR/RF remote
IR Lens
(IR remote only)
Battery compartment
Default
“000”
RF Remote
BACK VIEW
Slide Switches
for RF Code
change

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3. Wall box controller (Item C, Fig 3): The wall box controller switch is a wall mounted control box with an
up/stop/down button. It plugs directly into the screen’s RJ50 port.
4.Wired 5-12 volt trigger: Requires a 3.5mm to 3.5mm mono cable (not included)
Step 1: Connect one end the RJ50 cable to the screen and the other end
to the Wall box controller.
Step 2: Then connect one end the 3.5mm mono cable to the wall box
controller and the other to the projector.
Once the two cables have been connected, the wired trigger feature is
ready to synchronize the screen’s up/down operation with the
projector’s power cycle.
•Projector on, screen drops
•Projector off, screen raises
5. Wireless 5-12 volt trigger (Fig 5): Requires a 3.5mm to 3.5mm mono cable (not included).
The Radio Frequency (RF) remote control serves as a dual purpose, independently as a handheld remote control,
or as a Wireless 5-12 volt trigger. The radio frequency technology sends a wireless signal that synchronizes the
screen’s drop & rise with the projector’s power cycle.
Wall box controller
IR Receiver
RJ50 cable
Wall box controller
SIDE VIEW
RJ50 PORT:
Connects to the
Screen RJ50 PORT
(RJ50 CABLE ONLY)
3.5mm mono Projector
Trigger Port (if Projector
equipped)
3.5 mm port
DC 5-12V out
3.5mm to 3.5mm mono cable
Wall box controller
Fig. 4
RJ50 cable
Projector
Wall box controller
BACK VIEW
Programming
Key
Fig 5
3.5 mm port
DC 5-12V out
3.5mm to 3.5mm mono cable
UP
STOP
DOWN
Projector
Mono 3.5mm
Projector
Trigger Port
RF remote control
SIDE VIEW

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Here’s how to set up your Wireless 5-12 volt trigger
The 5-12V wireless trigger should already be synced and ready to work.
Step1: Connect one end of the 3.5 mm mono trigger cable to the RF remote.
Step 2: Connect the other 3.5 mm mono end of the cable to your projector
Step 3: Turn on the projector and the screen should automatically deploy.
Step 4: Turn off your projector and the screen should automatically retract.
(Please be aware, the projector on/off cycle may take longer to fully activate. It usually takes around 20-
30seconds for full off and on cycle each time)
Note: If the wireless trigger feature does not work, please resync the RF remote to the Wall box controller per the
instructions in the Radio Frequency remote section.
ADVANCED Programming Key Instructions: (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY)
Wall box controller must be connected to the screen.
1. Preset the Screen’s Drop Position:
Use the RF/IR remote or Wall Box Controller to Drop the screen to the desired position you want to set it at.
Press & hold the “Programming Key”, then press the “Down key”on the Wall Box Controller. The LED will flash 5
times to confirm new programmed drop position.
2. Clear/Reset the Screen’s Drop Position to factory default:
Press & hold the “Programming Key + “Stop key” on the wall box controller.
For more information, technical support or your local Elite Screens
contact, please visit www.elitescreens.com
PROGAMMING NOTE:
The programmed vertical drop position will have +/- 2" tolerance, which will depend on the temperature of
the installed screen environment.
ATTENTION: Reducing the factory’s full screen drop may produce waves/wrinkles on the projection surface
on tab-tension screens. The full drop is recommended to allow the screen to rely on the tab-tension system
to maintain the projection surface flat and taut on all sides.
The same applies on non-tensioned screens, although some level of waves may be present due to the nature
of the screen not being tensioned. If wrinkles/waves develop after making the adjustment to the desired drop
position, reset it to the factory’s default position per the instructions below.