Stewart Audio Stealth MT3 Owner's Manual

Retractable, above ceiling screen system with trapdoor

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Stealth MT3
Retractable, Above Ceiling Screen System with Trapdoor

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  • Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L Stealth MT3 Retractable, Above Ceiling Screen System with Trapdoor...
  • Page 2 Printed in U.S.A. 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: www.stewartfilmscreen.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stealth MT3 O W N E R S M A N U A L Contents To the Owner Preparing the Installation Product Dimensions Hanging the Case Electrical Hookup Intelligent Motor Control (IMC) & Wiring 12 Volt Projector Trigger (Standard) Three Button Wall Switch (Standard)
  • Page 4: To The Owner

    Please take a moment to review this manual as it will help ensure you many years of trouble-free service from your new Stewart Filmscreen product ABOUT THE STEALTH MT3 Midsize motorized trapdoor ElectriScreen fitting installations calling for near invisibility in the ceiling, the Stealth MT3 offers image widths up to 13’-4” Stewart Filmscreen...
  • Page 5: Preparing The Installation

    Use appropriate power sources for your location i i CAUTION During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table, or ladder The unit may fall, causing injury and damage to the unit Stealth MT3...
  • Page 6 PREPARING THE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) FACTORY ADVISORY The factory advises against installing a concealed or recessed electrical projection screen permanently You must be able to access the external end plates should future service to the screen roller assembly be necessary Suggested solutions for removing the unit include: A removable ceiling cover plate under the mounting location Access to the unit through an attic or overhead space UNPACKING...
  • Page 7: Product Dimensions

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Stealth MT3...
  • Page 8: Hanging The Case

    The Stealth MT3 is ready to be installed in a ceiling or soffit A false ceiling is not intended to support the weight of a Stealth MT3 If enclosing the Stealth MT3 in a ceiling, make sure to provide 6” x 12” / 152 - 305...
  • Page 9: Electrical Hookup

    All connections are made to the electrical box on the side of the unit (audience left) There are various control options available Follow the installation procedure for your specific control option General suggestions for wiring: Soldering is recommended The use of wire nuts is acceptable Stealth MT3...
  • Page 10: Intelligent Motor Control (Imc) Wiring

    (IP) control system, and a screen trigger through a projector The IMC is the most robust controller offered for Stealth MT3 For a detailed look at what the IMC has on board, please see below (see Figure AC load...
  • Page 11 IMC WIRING WITH 3-BUTTON WALL SWITCH (STANDARD) Stealth MT3...
  • Page 12: Volt Projector Trigger (Standard)

    12 VOLT PROJECTOR TRIGGER (STANDARD) One male, mono, 3 5mm auxiliary plug is supplied so it can be used with the standard 12 volt projec- tor trigger feature of the IMC 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 GETTING STARTED Making the Connections...
  • Page 13: Three Button Wall Switch (Standard)

    THREE BUTTON WALL SWITCH (STANDARD) A three-button wall switch is supplied with your Stealth MT3 unit as part of the standard control system (see Figure 19) The onboard control system comes ready to operate via the wall switch and projector trigger...
  • Page 14: Imc With Ir Receiver And Remote (If Equipped)

    IMC WITH IR RECEIVER AND REMOTE (IF EQUIPPED) A 3-button IR (infrared) remote control and cable (see Figure 21) is supplied for the IMC (see Figure 22) The IMC control board comes ready to be operated via IR and projector trigger, right out of the box You may visit support stewartfilmscreen com for a full list of IR Hex codes if you want to pro- gram the IR to another remote Figure 22 IMC control board...
  • Page 15: Imc With Ir Wallswitch And Remote (If Equipped)

    OPERATION Using the IR remote, press the “down” button and the Stealth MT3 screen will automatically extend fully to its preset limit and will power itself off Press the “up” button once and the Stealth MT3 screen will automatically re- tract back into the case and power itself off If a custom position is desired, simply press the “stop”...
  • Page 16: Operating The Screen

    OPERATING THE SCREEN DESCRIPTION The method you use to raise and lower the screen depends on the type of switch control device you have selected When you lower or retract the screen, it will stop at its preset limit If an obstacle (such as a person or furniture) is in the path of the screen as it is lowered, use the switch control to stop the screen’s motion (it will not automatically stop if it hits an obstacle) The motor is designed to be used for short operations such as lowering the screen in preparation for...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Screen Extension

    Use a small electrician’s style screwdriver or a 5/32” ( 4 cm) hex wrench to turn the switch in a counterclockwise direction If the power is still on, the screen will drop incrementally as the switch is turned Stealth MT3...
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN EXTENSION (CONTINUED) Note: One complete turn of the switch will make approximately a 1/2” (1 3 cm) change in the screen’s stop position To decrease the screen extension: Lower the screen until it is extended about halfway down 2 Remove the dust cover to locate the white extension (down) limit switch on the left side of the screen tube (audience left) Use a small electrician’s style screwdriver or a 5/32”...
  • Page 19: Caring For & Cleaning The Screen

    If using a 3rd party control system to deploy your Stewart screen, you may be able to program the 3rd party system to automatically deploy your Stewart screen once a week REPLACEMENT PARTS & SERVICE No user-serviceable parts are contained within the unit Contact your dealer or the factory if you require part replacement or service Stealth MT3...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following guidelines if you encounter a difficulty in the operation of your Stewart Filmscreen product Problems related to electrical or motor function may require a qualified service person or electrician Should you have a problem that is not addressed here, call Stewart Filmscreen Corporation (310-784-5300) Toll free (800-762-4999) Problem Cause...
  • Page 21 Indentations appear on screen Debris or particles adhering to Check back of screen; gently surface screen due to static cling brush debris away with a draftsman-style brush Stealth MT3...
  • Page 22: Limited One-Year Warranty

    LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY STEWART FILMSCREEN CORPORATION (Stewart) warrants all products to the original purchaser only Stewart products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser or eighteen (18) months from date of manufacture, as defined in the serial number Additionally, all products must be properly operated and maintained according to Stewart instructions and cannot be damaged due to improper handling or treatment after shipment from the factory This warranty does not apply to equipment showing evidence...
  • Page 23: Maintenance Notes

    MAINTENANCE NOTES Stealth MT3...
  • Page 24 www.stewartfilmscreen.com 1161 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance CA 90502 USA 800.762.4999 Tel: 310.784.5300 Fax: 310.326.6870 Email: request@stewartfilmscreen.com 2025© Stewart Filmscreen. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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