Frequently Asked Questions - Elite Screens TE100HC2 Product Manual

FAQ: What would be a good screen for my home theater room if I was planning on using it for regular television
and not just movies?
Elite Screens: Although the sky's the limit when it comes to getting a home theater projector, there are 3 basic qualities
that define the typical mainstream consumer product.
1. Price point is at or below $4000 (U.S.D. as of Feb 15 2008)
2. Your Projector Contrast Ratio is higher than 2500:1
3. Your Projector has a 16:9 (HDTV) Native Aspect Ratio
Matte white is the most widely used material because of its superior versatility and it is recommended over high gain or
contrast grey surfaces. It has wide diffusion uniformity for maximum visibility and will get satisfactory results with virtually
any front projection array. It is recommended over high gain material because high gain concentrates the diffusion into a
narrow viewing cone with sharp color enhancement which is great for a dedicated home theater environment but not
preferred for a multi-purpose room due to its limited visibility angle. Contrast Grey material enhances black level contrast
for older DLP and entry level LCD projectors but also does this at the expense of diminished light return which means it
should be used only with high output projectors.
Front projection should generally be used in a setting with controlled lighting or no ambient light at all.
* MaxWhite: Standard matte white weave material
* MaxWhite: FG Matte white weave material with fiber glass backing for enhanced rigidity
* CineWhite PVC tension reinforced variant of matte white
* AcousticPro Acoustically transparent matte white weave material
* CineWhite-Acoustic Matte White Acoustically transparent PVC tension material
(Supplemental insight on choosing a front projection screen)
* PowerGain (Pearlescent high gain white material) does well with nominal ambient light and is recommended as
the best material for dedicated home theater rooms
Elite Screens Suggests the following Screen Types
1. Wall / Ceiling / In-Ceiling - (Manual and Electric)
* See: VMAX2, CineTension2, HOME2, Spectrum or Manual Series
2. Wall Only ( For dedicated home theater) - Fixed Frame
* See: EZ Frame, Dream Window or Silverframe
3. Outdoor, portable business or recreational presentations (Floor Pull up or folding fixed
frame screens.)
* See: QuickFold, EZ Cinema, EZ Cinema Plus and Kestrel.
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