Stewart Filmscreen Cabaret User manual

1 Stewart Filmscreen
Cabaret
Retractable, Below Ceiling Screen System

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Printed in U.S.A. ©2021 Stewart Filmscreen Corporation
Stewart Filmscreen reserves the right to make changes to the product specified in this document.
Sizes and specifications subject to change without notice at the manufacturer’s discretion. From time to time,
this document is updated. Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at:
www.StewartFilmscreen.com
Date: 08/02/2021
Revision # 1.02.03

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Cabaret
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
Contents
To The Owner..........................................................................................................................................4
About Cabaret..........................................................................................................................................5
Preparing The Install................................................................................................................................6
Wall Mount.............................................................................................................................................10
Plasma Mount........................................................................................................................................12
Ceiling Mount.........................................................................................................................................14
Electrical ................................................................................................................................................16
IR Receiver and Remote (Standard)......................................................................................................17
12 Volt Projector Trigger (Standard) ......................................................................................................19
IR Wall Switch and Remote (If Equipped)..............................................................................................20
Decora Paddle Wall Switch (Standard)..................................................................................................21
IBT-100 for Serial (RS-232C) Connectivity (If Equipped).......................................................................22
LED Control System (If Equipped).........................................................................................................23
IR Wall Switch and Remote for LED (If Equipped).................................................................................24
Operating the Screen.............................................................................................................................25
Intelligent Motor Controller (IMC) Wiring................................................................................................26
IMC Specifications .................................................................................................................................28
Intelligent Lighting Control (ILC) Wiring..................................................................................................29
Limit Switch Adjustment.........................................................................................................................30
Fascia Removal .....................................................................................................................................32
Caring for and Cleaning the Screen.......................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................34
One (1) Year Limited Warranty..............................................................................................................36

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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on purchasing the finest optical viewing screen in the world.
Your handcrafted Cabaret projection screen has been carefully inspected to ensure your optimal
viewing experience will last for many years. Please take a moment to review this manual. It will
guide you through the installation and the operation of your screen and will also provide you with
detailed instructions on how to care for your screen’s viewing surface.
From all of us at Stewart Filmscreen, we would like to thank you for choosing Cabaret. Should
you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1
[phone], or toll free at 1 [phone]. We’re here to help.
Mary Stewart Jose Garcia
CEO and Owner Small Electric Screen Craftsman

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ABOUT CABARET
The Stewart Filmscreen Cabaret offers a premium below ceiling viewing experience. With optional
bracketing, the stylish contemporary case allows the screen to deploy either close to the wall or
away from the wall, in front of your wall décor. With your choice of control options, LED lighting,
paint color, and mounting options —along with Stewart’s world-renowned premium screen
materials —the Cabaret is one of our most advanced screen systems ever.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Carefully read the instructions.
This screen must be installed by a qualified electrician.
For supply connections, use wires rated for at least 75 C.
Use copper or aluminum conductors.
For indoor use only.
Do not connect low voltage to line voltage power.
Earth ground terminal connection must be made as shown in wiring diagrams.
Proper short circuit and overload protection must be provided at the circuit breaker distribution
panel. You may use up to a 20 amp maximum circuit breaker with adequate short circuit breaking
capacity for your installation.
USING THIS MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION
If you are using this manual to install the Cabaret screen, you should be aware that it describes
procedures for two types of mounting options. Youmust refer to the section for the type of mounting
system you are utilizing.
For the instructions related to your specific mount type, refer to the appropriate page:
Wall Mount (Page 10)
Plasma Mount (Page 12)
Ceiling Mount (Page 14)
For the instructions related to your specific controls, refer to the appropriate page:
IR remote and receiver (Page 17)
12 volt projector trigger (Page 19)
IR wall switch and receiver (Page 20)
Decora paddle wall switch (Page 21)
IBT-100 for RS-232C interface (Page 22)
For the instructions related to the optional LED system, refer to (Page 23).
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NOTE
This owner’s manual may describe options and features not equipped to the specific screen you
have purchased.

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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with the installation of this screen, take time to thoroughly read and understand
these installation instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions contained in this manual
may result in voiding your warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications regarding the individual screen dimensions, weight, etc., are provided by the
factory when the unit is ordered.
Before beginning the installation
Check the size and weight of the screen to be installed so that you can plan for the number of
people required for installation.
Youwillneed at least two people to mount the smaller screens. More are needed for larger,
heavier screens.
What’s inside the box?
Inside your Cabaret unit box, you will find everything needed to get started enjoying your
Stewart screen:
Cabaret unit, preassembled and prewired
Two wall mounts or plasma mounts or ceiling mounts (depends on what was ordered)
Packing material
IR remote and IR receiver (standard control)
Cabaret Quick Start Guide
You will need
A level
A drill
A drop cloth
Tools for tightening fasteners
Ladders for the personnel supporting the screen during the mounting process
Fasteners appropriate for the surface on which the screen is being mounted
We suggest a self-leveling laser due to the dual mounting of the wall or ceiling mounts. Both
mounts will need to be accurately leveled to each other.

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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Note: Bolts and other fasteners for the screen are standard gauges and sizes used in the U.S.,
regardless of the installation country. For this reason, sizes are expressed in inches rather than
metric measurements.
Unpacking
Be sure to unpack carefully in a clean area. Use
special care when handling the screen so that it does
not become soiled or damaged. If you plan to repack
your screen and hardware for transportation to another
location, you may want to photograph or make a note
of how it was packed. Retain the packing material for
future use, if desired.
The Cabaret screen may have special retainers for
the batten. These items may be left in place until
after the screen has been mounted (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Remove all batten retainers prior to
activating the unit. Failure to do so will cause damage to
the screen material. There will be one batten retainer on
each end of the unit. Larger units come with an
additional batten retainer on the middle of the unit. A
single screw holds each batten retainer in place (see
Figure 2).
Batten retainer
Figure 1: Cabaret bottom
view with batten retainer
installed
Figure 2: Cabaret bottom
view with batten retainer
removed
One
screw on
bottom of
batten
retainer
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CAUTION
Do not stand on the screen case or store it on its end. This will cause screen damage. If
you are not going to install the screen immediately, make sure it remains horizontal
during storage. Note: Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance
contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty.

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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
When installing your Cabaret using any of the three mounts, there are a couple things to consider to
make the installation a smooth and easy operation.
Wall Mount
If the selected mounting option during purchase was wall
mount, then you will receive two wall mounts. Each mount
has one hole pre-drilled to ensure that at least two studs are
utilized for mounting (see Figure 3).
Wall Plasma Mount
If the selected mounting option
during purchase was wall plasma
mount, then you will receive two
wall plasma mounts. Each mount
has one hole in the middle of the
mount to push any wiring through
and into the wall. The rear of the
mount also has four holes to
ensure that at least two holes on
each mount are utilized for
mounting onto a wall stud (see
Figure 4).
Ceiling Mount
If the selected mounting option during purchase was ceiling
mount, then you will receive two ceiling mounts. Each mount
has two holes pre-drilled on top to ensure that at least two
screws go into a ceiling stud (see Figure 5).
Figure 3: Cabaret wall mount
(Front and back)
Figure 4: Cabaret plasma mount
(Front and back)
Figure 5: Cabaret ceiling mount

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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Fasteners
The type of fasteners used for
mounting is critical. This screen is
too heavy to be mounted with molly or
any other type of expanding wall
anchors. They will pull away and fall if
mounted to drywall. Additionally, if
other weak fasteners are used, the
Cabaret unit may fall. Be sure to use a
total of two No. 10, 3 ½ inch deck
screws on each mount (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: No. 10, 3 ½ inch
screw

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WALL MOUNT
Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for
substandard or faulty installations. Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance
contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty.
1. Identify the location of wall studs where you can
secure the wall mounts.
2. Use a level to accurately position the wall mounts
on the wall (see Figure 7), and make certain that
both wall mounts are within 12 inches from either
edge of the case. This will prevent the case from
tilting to either side.
3. Drill holes through the wall mounts into the studs.
4. Use 3 ½” screws to secure the wall mounts to the
wall studs.
a. Note: These are heavy units. This screen
must be mounted to studs or onto a wall
with a continuous plywood sheath below the
surface treatment (see Figure 7).
Check to make sure the wall mount is level.
5. Carefully lift and hook the channels on the back of the
housing onto the wall mounts (see Figure 8).
6. For the minimum clearance dimensions, (see figure 9).
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CAUTION
Be careful not to touch or scratch the viewing surface.
Ensure that the wall surface is level and free of undulations. Use shimming if
necessary.
This screen is too heavy to be mounted with molly or any other type of expanding
wall anchors. They will pull away and fall if mounted to drywall.
Figure 7: Wall mounts leveled
and attached to two or more wall
studs
Figure 8: Back part of case
hanging off wall mount

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WALL MOUNT (CONTINUED)
Figure 9: Wall mount detail
with minimum clearance

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PLASMA MOUNT
Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for
substandard or faulty installations. Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance
contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty.
1. Identify the location of wall studs where you can
secure the plasma mounts.
2. Use a level to accurately position the plasma mounts
on the wall (see Figure 10), and make certain that
both wall mounts are within 6 inches from either
edge of the case. This will prevent the case from
tilting to either side.
3. Drill holes through the plasma mounts into the studs.
4. Use 3 ½” screws to secure the wall mounts to the
wall studs.
Note:
a. These are heavy units. Plasma mounts
must be mounted to at least one wall stud per mount or to a continuous plywood
sheath below the surface treatment (see Figure 11).
b. Check to make sure the wall mount is level.
5. Carefully lift and hook the channels on the back of the housing onto the plasma mounts. Add the
¼”-20 set screw onto the plasma mount to prevent unwanted movement (see Figure 12).
6. For the minimum clearance dimensions, (see figure 13).
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CAUTION
Be careful not to touch or scratch the viewing surface.
Ensure that the wall surface is level and free of undulations. Use shimming if
necessary.
Figure 10: Plasma mounts
leveled and attached to two
wall studs
Figure 11: Plasma mount mounted
with cover sliding on
Set screw
for plasma
mount
Figure 12: Back part of
case hanging off plasma
mount

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PLASMA MOUNT (CONTINUED)
Figure 13: Wall mount detail
with minimum clearance
(plasma mount length will vary
depending on your order)

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CEILING MOUNT
Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for
substandard or faulty installations. Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance
contained in this manual may result in voiding the warranty.
1. Use a magnetic stud finder, or similar appropriate
means, to identify the location of solid ceiling joists. If
the joists or rafters are parallel to the screen case,
blocking is required between structural elements.
2. Use a level or other straight edge to properly align both
ceiling mounts as straight as possible. Make certain
that both wall mounts are within 6 inches from either
edge of the case. This will prevent the case from tilting
to either side.
3. Screw the ceiling brackets into the joists (see Figure
14). Ensure the screws are mounted to solid wood and
that both ceiling brackets are properly aligned to each
other.
4. Lift the case up to the ceiling and into the mounting
brackets. Gently slide case backwards, up, and into
the ceiling bracket to engage and lock in place (see
Figure 15).
5. Lastly, add the ¼”-20 set screw onto the ceiling mount
to prevent unwanted movement.
6. For the minimum clearance dimensions, (see figure
16).
Set screw
for ceiling
mount
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CAUTION
During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or ladder.
The unit may fall, causing injury to you or others as well as cause possible damage
to the unit.
Do not mount to drywall only. There must be wood joists behind the drywall to
secure the screen.
Figure 14. Ceiling brackets
screwed onto ceiling joists
Figure 15: Cabaret case extrusion
hanging off of ceiling mount

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CEILING MOUNT (CONTINUED)
Figure 16: Ceiling mount
detail with minimum clearance

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ELECTRICAL
The Cabaret screen system can be controlled through IR remote control, keypads, dry contact
outputs, internet protocol (IP), and low-voltage trigger outputs.
Note: This manual refers to AC (electrical alternating current) to represent electrical power. Your
location may use 120 V, 220 V, or other electrical power. Screen systems are manufactured using
the electrical power type specified for the location. Use appropriate power sources for your location.
MOTOR WIRING
The Cabaret’screen system’s motor is prewired at the factory. No additional motor wiring is
required.
The following pages will outline standard and optional control types for Cabaret.
Connections
The following Stewart Filmscreen accessories can be wired into the cabaret RJ25 or dry
contact/trigger wire on the rear, audience left side of the case.
IR wall switch
IBT-100 for RS-232 (third party automation)
Decora wall switch
Projector trigger
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CAUTION
Cabaret is to be installed and used within the scope of the appropriate electrical
codes and regulations. Failure to do so may cause malfunctioning or damage to the
screen.

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IR RECEIVER AND REMOTE (STANDARD) _____________
A 3-button IR (infrared) remote control (see Figure 17) is supplied for the standard control system
IMC (see Figure 18). The IMC control board comes ready to be operated via IR and projector
trigger right out of the box. You may visit StewartFilmscreen.com for a full list of IR Hex codes if you
want to program the IR to another remote.
GETTING STARTED
Making the Connections
If an IR receiver is optioned at the time of purchase,
then the receiver will be pre-installed at the factory.
No further connections need to be made by the
customer or installer. Simply plug in the power and
use the supplied 3 button remote to operate the
screen.
Note: Cabaret may come with one RJ25 male
output (if equipped). The maximum length of the
RJ25 cable plugged into the unit shall not exceed
50’.
Dry closure modules from any home automation
system can be interfaced, utilizing
up/down/common type terminations only on the
dry contact/trigger cable (see Figure 19).
Power cord
Figure 19: Rear, audience left of case with
10 ft. power cord, RJ25 output (if equipped)
and a dry contact/trigger wire
Dry contact/trigger
RJ25 accessory
plug (if equipped)
Figure 17: IR remote and receiver
Figure 18: IMC control system

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IMC WITH IR RECEIVER AND REMOTE (CONTINUED)
OPERATION
Note: After the screen has been properly mounted, check that the batten retainers have all
been removed. Using the IR remote, press the “down” button and the Cabaret screen will
automatically extend fully to its preset limit and will power itself off. Press the “up” button once, and
the Cabaret screen will automatically retract back into the case and power itself off. If a custom
position is desired, simply press the “stop” button at any time during the screen’s deployment or
retraction.
Note: See the section, “Adjusting Screen Deployment”(see Page 30), for information regarding the
default limits to which the screen can be adjusted up or down from the factory preset.

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12 VOLT PROJECTOR TRIGGER (STANDARD)
The dry contact/trigger wire, coming out of the rear audience left of the case, can be used to
terminate a triggering system for the projector. Since Stewart Filmscreen cannot be certain how long
of a cable will be needed for every single application, the trigger cable will have to be assembled by
the installer. (Figure 20) below shows what the dry contact/trigger wire looks like and how to
terminate the trigger functionality.
HOW IT WORKS
When a trigger-signal equipped projector is turned on or off, voltage is either supplied or withdrawn
via a class II two-conductor wire connected to the screen. 12 volts DC, 200 milliamps, should be
applied to Green and White wires with the + voltage on Green. When 12 volts is no longer present,
the screen will retract. The projector delivers between 5 and 12 volts when it is powered. The
screen control (IMC) interprets this voltage as a prompt to deploy the screen. If there is a sudden
change in voltage, the motor is paused for ½ of a second before reversing direction. This is to
prevent strain on the motor mechanism and to prevent damage to any material controlled by the
motor. The IMC is designed to be energized constantly, so that it can react promptly and accurately
to the control options you have selected for your specific installation. When the projector and screen
are energized, the control system relay is also energized. In the retracted position, relays are
automatically de-energized after 120 seconds of operation to reduce power consumption.
Figure 20: IMC Low Voltage connections
for Dry Contact/Trigger wire
White –Common, connect with Green
(Trigger) for trigger wire.
Red –Up
Black –Down
Green –Trigger, connect with White
(Common) for trigger wire.
IMC

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IR WALL SWITCH AND REMOTE (IF EQUIPPED)
A 3-button IR (infrared) remote control (see Figure 17) is supplied in conjunction with the 3 button IR
(infrared) wall switch (see Figure 21) for the IMC (see Figure 18). The IMC control board comes
ready to be operated via IR and projector trigger right out of the box. You may visit
StewartFilmscreen.com for a full list of IR Hex codes if you want to program the IR to another
remote.
GETTING STARTED
Making the Connections
1. Locate the RJ25 accessory plug cable on the back of the
Cabaret (see Figure 19).
2. Connect the male RJ 25 accessory plug cable into the IR
wall switch female RJ25 port (see Figure 22).
3. Install the IR wall switch anywhere in the room, making sure
that there are no obstructions between the eye and the
screen.
4. Please note that you may want to hide the cable inside your
wall to ensure a clean install.
Note: Cabaret may come with one RJ25 male output (if
equipped). The maximum length of the RJ25 cable
plugged into the unit shall not exceed 50’.
OPERATION
After the screen has been properly mounted, check that
the batten retainers have all been removed. Using the IR
remote, press the “down” button and the Cabaret screen will
automatically extend to its preset limit and will power itself
off. Press the “up” button once and the Cabaret screen will
automatically retract back into the case and power itself off. If
a custom position is desired, simply press the “stop” button at
any time during the screen’s deployment or retraction.
Note: See the section, “Adjusting Screen Deployment” (see Page 30), for information regarding the
default limits to which the screen can be adjusted up or down from the factory preset.
Figure 21. Front of IR wall switch
Figure 22: Rear of IR wall switch
with RJ25 input