Da-Lite Picture King, Fast-Fold Assembly Instructions Manual

Da-Lite: Selecting The Right Screen

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Da-Lite offers a wide array of screens each with a choice of projection surfaces. Selecting
the right combination to meet your needs is important for optimum results. The following
pages offer guidelines for selecting a screen that suits your application. Although these
recommendations will work in most situations, each must be looked at not as a strict rule,
but rather as a guideline for determining your actual needs based on your own situation.

For additional help in selecting screens, contact Da-Lite for the free publications
"Selecting Front Projection Screens for Today's Presentation Media Applications" or
"Selecting Rear Projection Screens for Today's Presentation Applications". Of course, your
Da-Lite Sales Partner is also happy to assist you.

Four Steps to the Right Screen

1. Pick the type screen that best suits your particular needs. For example, choose from
front projection or rear projection screens in either portable, wall or ceiling mounted
models in either manual or electric versions or rear projection. Generally, if your
projection application is permanent, then wall and ceiling screens are your best choice. If,
however, you find your needs require moving the screen to different locations, then a
portable screen is a better alternative.

2. Determine the optimum screen size based on room dimensions, planned audience
seating size and arrangement. The rule of thumb is to fit the screen to the audience - not
to the projector. Da-Lite recommends the following formula for determining screen size:

● Screen height should be approximately equal to 1/6 the distance from the screen

to the last row of seats, allowing text to be read and detail to be seen in the
projected image.

● The bottom of the screen should be a minimum of 4 feet above the audience floor,

allowing those seated toward the rear of the audience to see the screen. This may
require additional screen "drop" for ceiling hung screens.

3. Select the appropriate format for your projection application. Common formats are as
follows:

Common
Applications

Aspect Ratio
Width/Height

NTSC Video

1.33

PAL Video

1.33

HDTV Video

1.78

Letterbox Video

1.85

Cinemascope

2.35

35 MM Filmstrip

1.32

2x2 Standard 35MM Double-Frame Slides

1.50

4. Choose the screen surface that best suits your projection and viewing requirements.
For your convenience, the front and rear projection pages provide descriptions and
performance characteristics for each front and rear screen surface. If the screen will be
used for multiple projection methods, choose the screen surface that meets the
requirements of the lesser performing projection method. For example, if using a slide
projector and a video projector, choose the screen surface for the video projector since its
light output is generally less than a slide projector.

● Front Projection Screen Surfaces

● Rear Projection Screen Surfaces

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PICTURE KING

®

Rugged Tripod Screen

• High quality professional tripod screen able to
withstand daily usage.

• Heavy-duty aluminum extruded legs with toe release
mechanism offers a wide stance for maximum
stability.

• Screen height is adjustable to accommodate any
ceiling height with self-locking extension tube and
high-low case adjustment.

• Built-in fabric lock secures screen fabric during
transport and use to prevent shifting.

• Gray carpeted version for rental situations also
available.

Matte White, Glass Beaded, Video Spectra®1.5, and Super
Wonder-Lite
Power fabric will be seamless up to and including 6' high.

Patented toe
release
conveniently
unlocks the
Picture King’s legs.

SQUARE FORMAT

S i z e Dimensions C a r p e t e d Video S u p e r C a r p e t e d

H x W ( C l o s e d ) M a t t e M a t t e G l a s s Spectra® W o n d e r - H i g h H i g h

i n . c m . i n . c m . W h i t e W h i t e B e a d e d 1 . 5 L i t e ® P o w e r P o w e r

50" x 50" 127 x 127 4" x 7-1/2" x 57-1/2" 10 x 19 x 146 x x x x x x x
60" x 60" 152 x 152 4" x 7-1/2" x 65-3/4" 10 x 19 x 167 x x x x x x x
70" x 70" 178 x 178 4" x 7-1/2" x 75-3/8" 10 x 19 x 192 x x x x x x x
84" x 84" 213 x 213 4" x 7-1/2" x 94" 10 x 19 x 239 x x x x x
72" x 96" 183 x 244 4" x 7-1/2" x 105" 10 x 19 x 267 x x x x x
96" x 96" 244 x 244 4" x 7-1/2" x 105" 10 x 19 x 267 x x x x x

VIDEO FORMAT

Viewing Area N o m i n a l Dimensions C a r p e t e d V i d e o C a r p e t e d

H x W D i a g o n a l ( C l o s e d ) M a t t e M a t t e G l a s s S p e c t r a ® High H i g h

i n . c m . i n . . c m . i n . c m . W h i t e W h i t e B e a d e d 1 . 5 P o w e r P o w e r

43" x 57" 109 x 145 72" 183 4" x 7-1/2" x 65-3/4" 10 x 19 x 167 x x x x x x
50" x 67" 127 x 170 84" 213 4" x 7-1/2" x 75-3/8" 10 x 19 x 192 x x x x x x
60" x 80" 152 x 203 100" 254 4" x 7-1/2" x 94" 10 x 19 x 239 x x x x x x
69" x 92" 175 x 234 120" 305 4" x 7-1/2" x 105" 10 x 19 x 267 x x x x x x

HDTV FORMAT

Viewing Area N o m i n a l Dimensions C a r p e t e d V i d e o C a r p e t e d

H x W D i a g o n a l ( C l o s e d ) M a t t e M a t t e G l a s s S p e c t r a ® High H i g h

i n . c m . i n . c m . i n . c m . W h i t e W h i t e B e a d e d 1 . 5 P o w e r P o w e r

45" x 80" 114 x 203 92" 234 4" x 7-1/2" x 105" 10 x 19 x 239 x x x x x x
50" x 92" 132 x 234 106" 269 4" x 7-1/2" x 105" 10 x 19 x 267 x x x x x x

®

fabrics will be seamless in all sizes. High

Built-in keystone
eliminator tilts the screen
forward to compensate
for distortion found with
overhead projectors.

DA-LITE IS MORE
THAN PROJECTION SCREENS

Da-Lite Tripod, Wall &
Ceiling and Electric Screens

Da-Lite Overhead
Projectors

Da-Lite Lecterns
Communications
Cabinets

Da-Lite
Project-O-Stands
and Easels

Da-Lite
Model 5000 Portable

46425 Rev. 1/01

POWER

PRESENTATION PRODUCTS

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Assembly Instructions

For

Picture King

DA-LITE SCREEN COMPANY, INC.

3100 North Detroit Street
Post Office Box 137
Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0137
Phone: [phone]
800-622-3737
Fax: [phone]
http:// www.da-lite.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

SILVER LENTICULAR PICTURE SURFACES

Silver Lenticular surfaces are
sensitive to temperature
changes which may
temporarily cause slight
unevenness after a screen
has been rolled up for a

time. If uneven when first
opened for use, put on normal tension with the
tensioning device and allow it to stand at room
temperature of 70 to 75 degrees for five or ten
minutes. The surface will equalize itself and be
normally flat for projection in a very short time.

IMPORTANT PARTS
OF YOUR DA-LITE SCREEN

OPTIONS

1) Slat

2) Saddle

3) Pull Bail

4) Hanger Hook

5) Picture Surface

6) Extension Tube

7) Red Locking Knob

8) Bottom Tube

9) Handle

10) Roller

11) Tripod

12) Leg Bracket

13) Toe Release &

Leg Lock

14) Leg Shoes

15) Fabric Tension

Lock Lever

16) End Cap

17) Screen Case

18) Red Locking Knob

19) Slat Caps

(When ordering parts, please specify screen
model and size.)

SETTING UP YOUR SCREEN

1. Hold screen vertically with tripod just above
floor. With toe, press straight down on toe
release plate. Tripod legs will glide open.

2. Pull out Red Locking Knob at top of bottom
tube.

3. Raise extension tube to first position, and
then swing case to horizontal position.

4. Raise screen surface and pull bail over
hanger. If Keystone Eliminator is to be used,
(1) simply grasp the knurled tip which
protrudes slightly above the hanger; (2) pull
straight up; (3) then lay in a horizontal
position over the hanger, and place the pull
bail on it.

5. Release Red Locking Knob and fabric
tension lock lever on handle.

6. Holding extension tube with one hand and
releasing Red Locking Knob with other, raise
extension tube to desired position.

7. The case position may be changed by
pulling out the Red Locking Knob located
on the handle.

8. For rectangular picture area on screens with
square surfaces, move case to desired
position and lock by pressing down on the
fabric tension lock lever.

9. On models with Super Wonder-Lite surface,
press down on handle until surface is taut.
Lock by pressing down on fabric tension
locking lever.

CLOSING THE SCREEN

1. Return screen case to original central
position on center tube. On models with
Super Wonder-Lite surface, first release
fabric tension lock lever on handle.

2. Hold extension tube firmly. Pull out top Red
Locking Knob and lower extension tube to
bottom position.

3. Unhook screen pull bail and complete re­rolling fabric into case.

4. If Keystone Eliminator has been used,
simply raise it to a perpendicular position
and push it back into the extension tube.

5. Swing case to vertical position. Note that
fabric locks in.

6. Set tab on hanger in opening of case end
cap. As extension tube locks, the case
also is locked.

7. Place tip of middle finger of right hand in
depression beneath leg bracket. Lift leg
bracket sharply, at the same time applying a
slight lift to entire unit with left hand. Note
that legs are closed and locked, hanger, and
extension tube and case are locked and
surface is locked to provide for safe and
comfortable carrying and storing.

USING SCREEN IN LOWEST POSITION

Follow steps 1 through 3 above.

a. Raise locking lever on left side of handle.

b. Release red knob and lower case.

c. Holding bottom tube, raise extension tube

until it locks into desired position.

Before re-rolling surface into case, examine both
front and back of surface to be sure they are
free of foreign matter. A Da-Lite Screen case
cover is a wise and economical investment.

PROTECT YOUR SCREEN