ELITE SCREENS AR150H-A8K Acoustically Transparent Fixed Frame Screen User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: ELITE SCREENS

Table of Contents

ELITE SCREENS AR150H-A8K Acoustically Transparent Fixed Frame Screen
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Product Description
Parts List
Frame Assembly
Technical Support
References
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ELITE SCREENS AR150H-A8K Acoustically Transparent Fixed Frame Screen

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Type: M Type Screen
Usage: Front projection, acoustically transparent
Color Fidelity: High-resolution with accurate color reproduction
Additional Features: Allows speaker placement behind the screen bonded black backing for enhanced contrast

Product Usage Instructions

Frame Assembly:

Place the included soft padded sponge sheet on a clean area where the screen will be assembled.
Position the pieces of the frame on the sponge sheet as per the provided arrangement.
Insert centre joint connectors into one-half of the horizontal frame and secure with screws.
Connect the elbow joints to the vertical frame sections and then attach them to the horizontal frame ensuring perfect right angles.
Secure the elbow joints by fastening them with screws at each corner.

Screen Material Handling:

Put on the white gloves and unroll the screen material on a clean surface with the back side facing upwards.
Insert the rods through the corresponding holes on each edge of the screen material, ensuring a firm grasp in the middle areas.
Place the assembled frame on top of the screen material, ensuring no direct contact between the screen material and the frame’s angle edges.

FAQ:

Q: Can this screen be used for rear projection?
A: No, this screen is designed specifically for front projection purposes.
Q: How do I clean the screen material?
A: Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the screen material. Avoid using any liquids or abrasive materials.

Product Description

The Aeon Series is a fixed frame projection screen that uses Elite’s EDGE FREE® technology. The EDGE FREE® design resembles a giant-size flat panel TV display. The Aeon includes a bezel trim to further enhance the frame appearance and absorb projector overshoot. An optional LED kit is available for backlighting. The screen material included is our ISF Certified CineWhite® A8K. which has an ultra-fine projection surface that is acoustically transparent for front projection. It is precisely formulated for high- resolution projectors to offer accurate colour fidelity but is also designed to allow speaker placement behind the screen while its bonded black backing reduces light loss to enhance contrast.

For the CineWhite® A8K to maintain its projection qualities and optimum performance please refer to the list below for proper maintenance and cleaning.

Use a soft bristle brush to spot clean dust.
Dip a soft bristle toothbrush in mild soap and water to clean light stains.
Never rub or apply pressure when cleaning the surface.
Never attempt to use any solutions, chemicals or abrasive cleaners on the screen surface.
To avoid damaging the screen, avoid touching it directly with your fingers, pens/pencils or any other sharp or abrasive objects.

Parts List

Frame and Edge Trim Parts List

Hardware Parts List

Item

| Parts List| 103”| 123”| 135”|

150”

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a.| Center Joints- M4 (bottom position)| 2| 2| 2| 2
b.| Center Joints-D5 (top position)| 2| 2| 2| 2
c.| Elbow Joints M4 (bottom position)| 4| 4| 4| 4
d.| Elbow Joints D5 (top position)| 4| 4| 4| 4
e.| Side cover Center Joints- M4| 2| 2| 2| 2
f.| Side cover Elbow Joints M4| 4| 4| 4| 4
g.| M4x7 Screws| 24| 24| 24| 24
h.| Spring| 52| 60| 68| 72
i.| Spring Hook| 2| 2| 2| 2
j.| wall brackets| 4| 4| 4| 4
k.| Φ5×50 Wall Screws| 8| 8| 8| 8
l.| Hollow Wall anchors| 8| 8| 8| 8
m.| M4x4 Screws| 24| 24| 24| 24
n.| Angle cover| 4| 4| 4| 4
o.| Center Support Bar| 1| 1| 1| 1
p.| White gloves| 2| 2| 2| 2
q.| Spring| 4| 4| 4| 4
r.| Φ3 mm Long Iron (sides) rod/ Short rod (top/bottom)| 2/4| 2/4| 2/4| 2/4

Frame Assembly

Step 1: Place the included soft padded sponge sheet on a clean area where the screen will be assembled.
Step 2: Position the pieces of the frame on the sponge sheet in the arrangement shown below
Step 3: Insert centre joint (a/b) connectors into one-half of the horizontal frame (B/C) and secure with the M4x7 screws (M) as shown in the illustration below.
Tip: The centre joint (b) with the larger diameter holes should be on top.
Step 4: Connect the elbow joints (c/d) to the top and bottom sections of the vertical frame. Once inserted, connect the vertical sections to the horizontal frame sections. Make sure all holes are in alignment and the frame pieces are flush (no gaps). They should form perfect right angles.
Tip: The elbow joint (d) with the larger diameter holes should be on top.
Step 5: Secure the elbow joints by fastening them with M4x7 screws (g), 4 at each corner.
Screen Material
Step 6: Put on the white gloves (p) and carefully unroll the screen material on a clean surface from the roller to the other side as shown below. The back side of the screen material should be placed upwards.
Step 7: Insert the rods (r) through the holes according to their corresponding lengths on each edge of the screen material as shown below. The short rods (top/bottom) will overlap to secure a firm grasp in the middle areas.
Step 8: Carefully and gently place the assembled frame on top of the screen material in the marked areas as shown below. Make sure to not allow the angled edge of the frame to come in direct contact with the screen material to avoid puncturing it.
Center Support Bar
Step 9: Insert the Center Support Bar (o) into the. e upper top groove on the back of the frame with the bottom end near the approximate centre point of the frame and rotate it in at an angle so that both ends of the bar are in alignment with the groove.
Diagonal Sizes of 150” and below use 1 x Center Support Bar
Step 10: Hook one end of the spring and secure it inside the groove of the frame, use the spring hook (h) to attach the spring to the exposed part of the rod (r) in the following order.
- Begin by first attaching the centre points on both vertical (left/right) sides, steps 1-2. Then the centre points on both horizontal (top/bottom) sides, steps 3-4. Once all centre points have been secured, make sure the screen material is still within the marked areas before proceeding to attach the next springs.
- Continue attaching the rest of the springs to the material in the following order in steps 5-12.
- To avoid ripples forming in the material all the corners must be properly wrapped around the edges as illustrated in the check mark diagrams.
  Note (after all springs have been attached):
- Correct material installation –Corners of the screen material are properly wrapped around the corner edges of the frame and the material is evenly tensioned and flat, creating a nicely taut surface.
- Incorrect material installation –The corners of the screen material are not properly wrapped along the edge of the frame leaving the material with unbalanced tension and an uneven finish. To correct, detach springs from the material at the corner(s) where the material does not lie flat along the edge of the frame, reposition the material so that it lies flat and wraps along the edge of the frame, and reattach springs to the material.

How to avoid getting ripples on the screen’s material surface

Solution:
Pull and smooth out the material using your hand from the centre to the corners, creating a nicely taut surface as shown below.

Attention:
Do not proceed with the Edge Trim installation until making sure there are no ripples in the material.

Edge Trim Installation

ATTENTION:
THE TOP EDGE TRIM PIECE WITH THE LOGO SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE TOP.

Step 11: Place the edge trim frame pieces over each end of the frame.
- Connect edge trim frames (e/f) using the M4 centre joint (e) and secure with four of the M4x4 screws (m) as shown in Step 1. Repeat for the other side.
- Once both top and bottom edge trim frames have been connected, attach the vertical (left/right) sides edge trim frames (d) using the elbow joints (f) and secure with four M4x4 screws (m) on all corners, Step 2.
Step 12: Install the angled cover (n) on each corner of the frame using the M4x4 screws (m).
Note: The angle cover screws holes align with the screw holes on the elbow joint.
Step 13: Install the springs (q) in each middle area to further support the bezel trim edge frame.
Wall Installation
Step 14: Measure the overall length and height of the frame and drill holes for the top brackets. Line up the wall brackets with the drilled holes on the installation location and screw them in using a Phillips screwdriver. If not installed into a structural wood stud, use a hollow wall anchor then screw in the M5x50 wood screws with a screwdriver. Make sure the brackets are levelled.
Model/Size| X = Wall bracket distance| X1 = Bracket hole distance| Y = Top/Bottom Wall Bracket Height
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AR103H| 1200mm (47.24”)| 30mm (1.18”)| 1110mm (43.7”)
AR123H| 1400mm (55.12”)| 30mm (1.18”)| 1360mm (53.54”)
AR135H| 1500mm (59.06”)| 30mm (1.18”)| 1520mm (59.84”)
AR150H| 1600mm (62.99”)| 30mm (1.18”)| 1710mm (67.32”)
Step 15: Position the fixed frame screen on the bottom bracket (fig. 1), lift and secure it on the top wall bracket, then push down at the centre of the top of the frame (fig. 2) to secure it.