Stewart Filmscreen RS1 Owner's Manual

Retractable screen (rs), below ceiling

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RS1
Retractable Screen (RS), Below Ceiling

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  • Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L Retractable Screen (RS), Below Ceiling...
  • Page 2 Printed in U.S.A. ©2025 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 Manufacturer’s discretion. From time to time, this document is updated. Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    O W N E R S M A N U A L Contents To the Owner About RS1 Preparing the Installation Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Eye Bolt Mount Electrical Three Button Wall Switch (Standard) 12 Volt Projector Trigger - STI (Standard)
  • Page 4: To The Owner

    From all of us at Stewart Filmscreen, we would like to thank you for choosing RS1 Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1 (310) 784-5300, or toll...
  • Page 5: About Rs1

    USING THIS MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION If you are using this manual to install the RS1 screen, you should be aware that it describes procedures for three types of mounting options You must refer to the section for the type of mounting option you are utilizing...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Installation

    You will need at least two people to mount a small screen More are needed for larger, heavier screens • Read everything before you do anything! What’s inside the box? Inside your RS1 unit box, you will find everything needed to get started enjoying your Stewart screen: • RS1 unit preassembled and prewired •...
  • Page 7 Retain the packing material for future use, if desired The RS1 screen has a special wrap retaining the batten to the case. This wrap may be left in place until after the screen has been mounted. The wrap...
  • Page 8 The following three mounts are all available options when ordering your screen The option that you or- dered will be included in the RS1 box Refer to the correct mount below, on how to install your RS1 unit Ceiling Mount...
  • Page 9: Ceiling Mount

    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 result in voiding the warranty. CAUTION During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or ladder The unit may fall,...
  • Page 10: Wall Mount

    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 the warranty. CAUTION During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or ladder The unit may fall,...
  • Page 11: Eye Bolt Mount

    EYE BOLT 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. CAUTION During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or ladder The unit may fall,...
  • Page 12: Electrical

    The following pages will outline standard and optional control types for RS1 CAUTION RS1 has one female RJ45 input on audience left of case The port is not to be used with POE (power over Ethernet) Improper use of ports will cause irreversible damage to the control board and may...
  • Page 13: Three Button Wall Switch (Standard)

    THREE BUTTON WALL SWITCH (STANDARD) A three-button wall switch is supplied with your RS1 unit as part of the standard control system (see Figure 13) The onboard control system comes ready to operate via the wall switch and projector trig-...
  • Page 14: Volt Projector Trigger - Sti (Standard)

    Making the Connections PROJECTOR TRIGGER Connect the RJ45 connector to the back of the RS1 unit case on the right hand side into the RJ45 port (see Figure 2 Connect the bare end of the cable to an extended wire or...
  • Page 15: External Imc With Ir Receiver And Remote (If Equipped)

    Note: The maximum length of the RJ25 cable plugged into the external IMC box should not exceed 75 feet Dry contact closure from any home automation system can be inter- faced, utilizing the dry contact pins and maximum length of cable should not exceed 250’ Stewart Filmscreen...
  • Page 16: Decora Paddle Wall Switch For Imc (If Equipped)

    DECORA PADDLE WALL SWITCH FOR IMC (IF EQUIPPED) A three position momentary wall switch (see Figure 19) can be equipped with the optional IMC control The IMC control board comes ready to operate via the Decora paddle wall switch, right out of the box GETTING STARTED Making the Connections DECORA PADDLE WALLSWITCH...
  • Page 17 (IP), with (optional e-Node) control system, and a screen trigger through a projector The IMC is the most robust controller offered for RS1 For a detailed look at what the IMC has on board, please see below (see Figure 26)
  • Page 18 INTELLIGENT MOTOR CONTROL (IMC) WIRING (CONTINUED) The IMC can be wired to any dry contact wall switch (see Figure 23) If you would like one from Stewart Filmscreen, you may order as an option, directly from us Figure 23 IMC wiring diagram...
  • Page 19: Operating The Screen

    Using the three button wall switch, press the “down” button and the RS1 screen will automatically extend fully to its preset limit Press the “up” button once and the RS1 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...
  • Page 20: Limit Switch Adjustment

    Stewart Filmscreen uses tubular motors in many of our projection screens Users may require adjust- ing the limit switches at some point in time Tool required: 4 mm hex key or 5/32” hex driver You can also use an electrician’s 1/8th inch flat blade screwdriver...
  • Page 21 Counterclockwise adjustments of this switch will raise the batten bar and clockwise adjustments will lower the batten’s top setting Lowering the batten’s top stopping position is valuable when trying to align the screen’s batten with the bottom of the RS1 case CAUTION...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Problems related to electrical or motor function may require a qualified service person or electrician Should you have a problem that is not addressed below, please call Stewart Filmscreen at 1 (310-784- 5300) or toll free 1 (800-762-4999) for assistance...
  • Page 23 Check back of screen; gently Indentions appear on screen Debris or particles adhering to brush debris away with a soft surface screen due to static cling brush Stewart Filmscreen...
  • Page 24: Two (2) Year Limited Warranty

    In the event that there is a defect in materials or workmanship of a Stewart Filmscreen product, you may contact our customer service department at 1161 W Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90502- 2797, or call us at 1 (310) 784-5300, or toll free at 1 (800) 762-...
  • Page 25 1161 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance CA 90502 USA 800.762.4999 Tel: 310.784.5300 Fax: 310.539.7440 Email: request@stewartfilmscreen.com 2025© Stewart Filmscreen. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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