Da-Lite INSTA-THEATER PLUS Operation Manual

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DA-LITE SCREEN COMPANY, INC.

3100 North Detroit Street Post Oce Box 137
Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0137
Phone: [phone]
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Operation Manual

INSTA-THEATER PLUS

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Da-Lite product.

Before operating your screen, please read all

instructions. Store this instruction book for future

reference.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

This product has been designed with safety in

mind. However inappropriate use of this product is

dangerous and may cause personal injury. In order

to prevent accidents, please follow the instructions.

Inspect the product regularly.

Before you use the projection screen, make certain

that all the parts such as the screen case, screen

surface, hook, arms and knob are not warped,

loose or damaged. Do not use if screen is out of

order.

WARNINGS

Failure to observe the following warning can result

in Þ re and serious Injury.

Do not place the screen near
any heating sources.

Since the screen is made of plastic
material, it may cause Þ re and can be
damaged.

Place in a ß at, stable place.

If the screen is set up on a slanting
surface or with something under one
foot, it is likely to fall over, resulting in
personal injury to people nearby.

Keep out of direct wind.

If the screen is set up in strong air
currents, outside, near a window, or in
front of a fan, it can blow over resulting
in personal injury to people nearby.

To prevent the screen from
tipping over falling.

Do not push or lean on the screen or
arm once they are set. Do not hang
anything on the screen or the arm.

Do not take apart or modify.

Any disassembly or modiÞ cation can
result, not only in the screen failing to
function normally, but it can also cause
parts to spring off, resulting in personal
injury to people nearby.

PRECAUTIONS

Failure to observe the following precautions can

result in injury or damage.

When handling the screen.

· When storing the screen, rotate the knob to

lock.

If the case is carried when the lock is not

securely fastened, it may spring open unex-

pectedly, causing the screen to get dirty or

damaged.

· Make sure to grasp the handle or slat handle

and raise or lower the screen slowly. Do not

hold the arm when raising or lowering the

screen to avoid pinching Þ ngers.

· When cleaning the screen, be careful the

screen and the arm do not tip over.

Do not let children touch.

Do not let children operate or play with
the screen. The screen can tip over
and cause personal injury.

Store horizontally.

If the screen is stored vertically, take
measure to prevent if from tipping over.
If the screen is leaned up against a
wall or other object, it can tip over and
cause personal injury.

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INSTALLATION PLACES

Avoid locations that are :

· Humid and in direct sunlight. · Not ß at and level.

· Very dusty. · Near heating sources.

· Directly in the path of strong air currents. · Frequently traversed by people.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

foot

case

black skirt

screen

slat handle

handle

slat

air shock

green knob

upper hinge

extension handle

lower hinge

pantograph

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EXTENDING HANDLE
ON THE 100” MODEL

Setting the extending handle.

Remove the extending handle from its
holder and extend it until it clicks.

Storing the extending handle.

Collapse the extending handle by pressing
on the button that is located in the center
of the handle and put the head end Þ rst
back to its holder

CAUTION

· Make sure that the extending handle is stored

properly.

SETTING UP THE
SCREEN

Setting up the screen

1. Determine where to set up the screen.

2. Rotate feet at the bottom so they are
perpendicular to the case.

3. Rote the knob to unlock.

Rotate the knob (Green knob) 90 degrees by
pressing on it.

4. Pull up the screen slowly at a certain
height using the handle.

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5. For further raising the screen.

60”/80”/80”HDTV Format

Grasp the slat handle and raise the screen
slowly keeping the slat level as you raise
the screen.

CAUTION

· There may be some space in between the slat

and screen fabric that is for keeping the ß atness

of screen surface and not defect in quality.

100”

Hook the end of the extending handle on
the slat handle and push it up vertically.

Be careful that the hand does not contact to the

screen surface.

CAUTION

· There may be some space in between the slat

and screen fabric that is for keeping the ß atness

of screen surface and not defect in quality.

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STORING THE SCREEN

1. Storing the screen in the case

Different way for the screen sizes

60”/80”/80”HDTV Format

Grasp the slat handle and lower the screen
vertically.

CAUTION

· Make sure to push the slat handle into the case

and lock completely.

100”

Hook the end of the extending handle on
the slat handle and pull it down vertically
at a certain height then grasp the slat han­dle and lower the screen.

CAUTION

· Make sure to push the slat handle into the case

and lock completely.

2. Rotate the knob to lock

Rotate the knob 90 degrees to lock.

CAUTION

· Do not carry the screen while the green knob

is not completely rotated 90 degrees. Doing so,

may cause the case accidentally slip off and

discolor or damage the product.

3. Rotate the feet horizontally until they
are aligned with screen case

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CARE FOR SCREEN

To maintain the reß ectivity of the screen:

· Do not touch the screen surface directly.

· Do not bend or lean on or hand tings from the screen.

· Do not write on the screen, Regardless of the type of writing instrument used, it cannot be erased.

· When carring for the screen as regular maintenance, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth or dust it with a soft

brush. If the screen is stained or dirty, clean it using s damp cloth with water and mild detergent. Then

wipe with water only and dry it thoroughly.

· Do not wipe with benzene or paint thinner. The surface of the screen will degrade and this will negatively

affect the quality of the projected image

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight ：

Right side

In the hervesting

Left side

4-

1

/2”

6”

60” 13 lbs.
80” 15 lbs.
80” HDTV Format 15 lbs.
100” 18 lbs.

60” 56-1/2”
80” 72”
80” HDTV Format 76”
100” 87”

60” 80-1/2”
80” 80-3/4”
80” HDTV Format 80-3/4”
100” 97-3/4”

Screen raised to the maximum height

4-1/2”

6”

unit:inch