INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Multi Format Imager
Important Safety Instructions
When using your video equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions before using equipment.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
3. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
4. Do not operate appliance if it has been dropped or damaged
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until it has been examined by a qualiied service technician.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this
appliance in water or other liquids.
6. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause risk of ire, electric shock or
injury to persons.
Multi Format Imager Assembly
Preparation: Have ample space for this available on a lat clean surface such as a large table or loor. The work area should be larger
than the frame size. If the loor is used, clean papers should be spread to keep all dirt from the Pro-Trim surfaces.
Tools Required for Assembly: 1/8" Allen Wrench, 5/64" Allen Wrench, Carpenter's Level, Tape Measure, Electric Screw Gun, Utility Knife.
Unpackaging the Frame:
1. The frame will arrive in two separate cardboard boxes. One box
will be very long and will house the top and bottom pieces. The
smaller cardboard box will house the side frame pieces, hanger
hardware, assembly hardware and the wall switch.
2. To open the boxes, there is a side lap that is taped down the
length of the box. It will be labeled "Open This Side". Refer to
picture A. Carefully cut tape down the length of the box with a
utility knife and fold box open. You will have to pull hard as it is
stapled on the ends.
3. Inside each box the frame pieces will be individually paper
wrapped and taped. Remove all paper from pieces. Do not use
a utility knife to remove paper from pieces.
4. Remove all paper and styrofoam blocks from top frame
assembly after unwrapping.
Picture "A"
Open This Side
Cut Tape Here
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Frame Assembly:
1. In the hardware package, you will receive (12) #10 x .375" long button head screws and (8) #10 x .500" long button head screws
required for frame assembly.
2. Lay frame pieces out on loor or table as shown in Figure 1. The right and left side frame assemblies have the rollers and motors
attached to them. The bottom frame piece has (2) guide rails and the wiring junction box attached to it. The top frame piece will
have the (2) guide rails attached to it.
Top Frame Assembly
Left Frame
Assembly
Junction Box
Assembly
Bottom Frame Assembly
Figure 1
3. Assemble left side of frame to the top of frame. (NOTE: Figure 2 is looking from the back of the frame.) The large black metal L
bracket will slide into the aluminum extrusion while the small L bracket will slide into the aluminum channel. When sliding the
bracket into the top frame assembly, guide the slat roller carriage into the top aluminum guide channel as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2 Figure 3
Slat Roller
Carriage
Aluminum
Guide Channel
Large L
Bracket
Right Frame
Assembly
Make Sure Carriage
Rollers Are Seated
Properly in Aluminum
Channel
Small L
Bracket
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4. Fasten (3) #10 x .375" long button head screws through top of frame into the corner connector bracket. See Figure 5.
Tighten two set screws on lat "L" bracket to line up the front faces as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 4
Figure 5
5. Assemble bottom side of frame to left frame. The large metal L bracket will slide into the aluminum extrusion while the small
L bracket will slide into the aluminum channel. When sliding the bracket into the bottom frame assembly, guide the slat roller
carriage into the bottom aluminum guide channel. See Figure 7.
Fasten Screws
Through Top Frame
Assembly Into
Connecting Bracket
Figure 6
Tighten Set Screws
Until Front Surfaces
Are Flush
Figure 7
Large L
Bracket
6. Route the two cable assemblies around motor bracket and plug the 3 wire male connector into the 3 wire female connector
on the motor bracket. The motor will have a gray data cable with an RJ45 connector on the end coming out of the head of the
motor. Plug this end into the RJ45 coupler. Tuck the RJ45 coupler underneath motor bracket securely to prevent entanglement
as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 8
Plug Motor Power In
Route Power
Cable Behind
Motor Bracket
Tuck Excess Wire
Underneath Motor
Tuck RJ45 Coupler
Motor Bracket
From Motor Head
Small L
Bracket
Aluminum Guide
Channel
Figure 9
Bracket
Underneath
Data Cable
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7. Finish assembling corner assembly by inserting (3) #10 x .375" long button head screws through bottom of frame into the corner
L connector bracket. Tighten two set screws on lat "L" bracket to line up the front faces as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10
Fasten Screws
Through Bottom Frame
Assembly Into
Connecting Bracket
8. Assemble right side of frame to top and bottom frame assemblies. The two large black metal L brackets will slide into top and
bottom aluminum extrusion while the two small metal L brackets will slide into the aluminum channel. When sliding the right side
assembly into the aluminum extrusion, guide the slat roller carriage into the top and bottom guide channels as shown in Figure 11.
Tighten Set Screws
Until Front Surfaces
Are Flush
Figure 11
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9. Assemble top right and bottom right corner assembly by inserting (3) #10 x .375" long button head screws through bottom of frame
into the corner L connector bracket. Tighten two set screws on lat "L" bracket to line up the front faces as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12
Fasten Screws
Through Top Frame
Assembly Into
Connecting Bracket
Tighten Set Screws
Until Front Surfaces
Are Flush
10. Route the two cable assemblies around motor bracket and plug the 3 wire male connector into the 3 wire female connector
on the motor bracket. The motor will have a gray data cable with an RJ45 connector on the end coming out of the head of the
motor. Plug this end into the RJ45 coupler. Tuck the RJ45 coupler underneath motor bracket securely to prevent entanglement
as shown in Figure 13.
Tighten Set Screws
Until Front Surfaces
Are Flush
Fasten Screws
Through Bottom Frame
Assembly Into
Connecting Bracket
Plug Motor
Power In
Route Power
Cable Behind
Motor Bracket
Tuck Excess
Wire Underneath
Motor Bracket
Figure 13
Tuck RJ45 Coupler
Underneath Motor
Bracket
Data Cable
From Motor Head
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11. Untape black steel wire tension cable from bottom left side assembly. Un-wire tie the cable assembly. Run black steel wire tension
cable down around pulley at end and bring back towards the end. You may have to pull slightly hard and clip the tension cable to
the eyebolt secured in the slat bar as shown in Figure 14. Be careful not to pinch your ingers in the spring. Repeat this step for
bottom right corner of screen.
Clip Wire Tension
Cable To Eyebolt
Wrap Wire
Tension Cable
Around Pulley
Pinch Guard
Figure 14
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12. Assemble pinch guard bracket using (2) #10 x .375" long button head screws to opposite side of pulley bracket as shown in Figure 15.
Repeat this step for bottom right corner of screen.
Fasten Screws Through
Pinch Guard
Bracket
Figure 15
Pinch Guard Bracket
Into Pulley Bracket
13. Untape black steel wire tension cable from top left side assembly. Un-wire tie the cable assembly. This cable assembly will have an
extra safety wire ran through the spring. Run black steel wire tension cable down around pulley at end and bring back towards the
end. You may have to pull slightly hard and clip the tension cable to the eyebolt secured in the slat bar as shown in Figure 16.
Be careful not to pinch your ingers in the spring. Repeat this step for top right corner of screen.
Figure 16
Wrap Wire
Tension Cable
Around Pulley
Pinch Guard
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Multi Format Imager Assembly
14. Assemble pinch guard bracket using (2) #10 X .375" long button head screws to opposite side of pulley bracket as shown in Figure 17.
Repeat this step for top right corner of screen.
Figure 17
Fasten Screws Through
Pinch Guard Bracket
Into Pulley Bracket
Pinch Guard
Bracket
15. Attach irst side of safety cable to eyebolt in middle of screen. Attach other side of safety cable to the eyebolt in side of frame
in front of wind up pulley. Repeat this step for top right corner of screen.
Figure 18
Safety Cable
Passes Through
Middle Of Spring
Clip Safety Cable
To Middle Eyebolt
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Multi Format Imager Installation
Wall Mounting Assembly:
1. Depending on size of screen it will be shipped with either
2 wall brackets that are 48" long or 2 wall brackets that are
64" long. Two small "L" brackets included will be used to hold
frame securely to wall at bottom.
2. To install the Multi-Format Imager over a Da-Lite Perm-Wall
screen you will need to place the supplied wooden spacers
between the screen and the wall.
Da-Snap, Imager and Cinema Contour frame do not require
any spacers.
3. Refer to Figure 16 for hanger bracket location. Dimension "A"
will vary depending on the type of screen you have.
Dimension "A" is measured from the top of the screen
frame to the top of the hanger bracket.
Screen Type: Dimension "A"
Cinema Contour 33/4"
Perm-Wall 43/4"
Imager 43/4"
Da-Snap 51/4"
4. Both wall brackets must be mounted into at least two wall
studs. Two mounting points must be spaced at least 24" away
from each other. Wall studs must be 2 x 4 construction.
Check to make sure both brackets are vertically level with
each other.
5. Drill hole for mounting bracket in to wall. Dimension for hole
is shown from the top bracket to center hole position. It is
recommended to use a 1/4" x 11/2" Lag Screw (not supplied)
to fasten bracket to wall.
Mount Locations Must
Be Spaced At Least Three
Holes From One Another.
Figure 20
"A"
1 ½"
Figure 19
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Multi Format Imager Installation
6. Wall hanging brackets must be evenly spaced across top of frame. Measure the frame width and divide by three then make two
marks from the end. The center of each wall bracket shall be located on those marks.
Figure 21
Frame Width / 3
Frame Width / 3
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Multi Format Imager Installation
7. Hang the frame assembly on the hanger brackets as shown in Figure 22. Be careful as bracket is to slide in front of the aluminum
guide channel. There is a lip on the back of the frame that wedges itself in to the hanger bracket once fully installed on bracket.
This is a two person installation. Do not attempt to do this without two people.
Slide Frame Over
Figure 22
Hanger Brackets
Bracket
Back Lip Of Frame
Will Wedge Down
Between Wall
Bracket And Wall
Figure 24
Figure 23
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Multi Format Imager Wiring Diagram
1. To connect power to unit locate junction box cover on bottom frame assembly. There will be two black screws holding the wiring
box cover on as shown in Figure 25.
Figure 25
Remove Two
Screws Holding
Junction Box
Cover
2. Install electrical connections. Make sure to review the wiring diagram for proper hook up as shown in Figure 26.
NOTE: Must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the
Local Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CAN/CSA C22.1
and the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70. An appropriate disconnect
device shall be provided as part of the building installation.
6P6C
RJ22 Cable
From QAUX
Three Conductor
Power Wire
To QEYE
RJ45
Coupler
Manual 2
+12V
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
RQ Clock
Manual 1
RJ45
Brown
Blue
Yellow
Green
Red
Black
Orange
Purple
8P8C
RJ45 Cable
Left Motor
Quick Connect
Motor Plug
(Ground)
Green
White
(Common)
Input
120V / 60Hz
Figure 26
Black
(Hot)
RJ45
Coupler
Quick Connect
Motor Plug
Right Motor
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Multi Format Imager Wiring Diagram
Green
3. Connect IR eye to splitter for screen operation. IR eye shall be plugged into a QEYE port on the primary
splitter as shown in Figure 27.
IR EYE
QEYE Inputs
6P6C
RJ22 Cable
From QAUX
To QEYE
6P4C
RJ14 Cable
Figure 27
Primary Splitter
Secondary Splitter
RJ22
+12V
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
RQ Clock
Blue
Yellow
Red
Black
White
RJ14
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
White
Green
Red
Black
NOTES:
1. 6P6C = 6 Pins 6 Conductor Wire
2. 6P4C = 6 Pins 4 Conductor Wire
Multi Format Imager Operation
The Multi-Format imager has been preset to four diferent
formats. The screen can be set to any format by simply pressing
the corresponding button on the remote. Below is a list of each
button function.
IMPORTANT! When operating the switch, press and release the
buttons. Do not hold the button for more than ive (5) seconds
or the button will be reprogrammed to the current screen
position.
3 – Sets format to NTSC (1.33:1) format.
2 – Sets format to HDTV (1.78:1) format.
1 – Sets format to Letterbox (1.85:1) format.
OPEN – Sets format to Anamorphic (2.35:1) format.
STOP – Stops the masks at any position when pressed.
< > – Individual Control of left and right mask.
Test installation by carefully running mask surfaces in and out
23 times. Be prepared to stop screen.
Standard Duty Cycle: 1 Min. On. / 3 Min. Of.
CAUTION! Excessive continuous operation may cause
overheating. If motor overheats do not press on remote
and allow motor to cool for 30 minutes.
ATTENTION! Le fonctionnement continu et excessif peut
provoquer une surchaufe. Si le moteur surchaufe,
n'utilisez pas la télécommande et laissez le moteur
refroidir pendant 30 minutes.
Figure 28
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Multi Format Imager Intermediate Stop Adjustment
1. To adjust intermediate stopping positions make sure both
masks are completely retracted into the frame. Press the left
mask ">" button. The mask will start to move outward. Press
the stop button at the position you want it set to. If you go
too far outward press the left mask "<" button and the mask
will retract back into the case.
2. Press the right mask "<" button. The mask will start to move
outward. Press the stop button at the position you want it set
to. If you go too far outward press the right mask ">" button
and the mask will retract back into the case.
Multi Format Imager Limit Travel Adjustment
1. To make limit travel adjustments you will need the 3-button
low voltage wall switch that was shipped with your masking
screen.
2. Locate the junction box cover on bottom frame assembly.
Remove two screws holding junction box cover on the
bottom of frame.
3. Unplug the 6P6C cable that goes from QEYE of primary
splitter to QAUX of secondary splitter as shown in Figure 29.
3. Once both masks are at the desired stopping position. Press
and hold Preset 1, Preset 2 or Preset 3 button on remote for
10 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 thru 3 for other Preset locations.
4. Unplug the IR eye end of the 6P4C cable that goes from the
QEYE of primary splitter to the IR eye.
5. To adjust travel of left mask. Plug the 6P4C cable into the
back of wall switch as shown in Figure 30. The wall switch
LED will blink green twice when the 6P4C cable is plugged in.
T6 From
QAUX To QEYE
Figure 29
Primary Splitter
Secondary Splitter
Switch
LED
"Up" Limit
Button
"Down" Limit
Button
Figure 30
RJ22
Jack
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Multi Format Imager Limit Travel Adjustment
6. Locate the two tactile buttons on the back of the switch.
They are square silver with black round buttons as shown
in Figure 30.
7. To adjust how far the mask travels outward towards the
middle of masking screen, press and hold the down tactile
button until the LED on back of switch turns solid red. This
will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall switch over
and use the down button on front of switch. Press and hold
until the desired travel position is reached. If you travel to far
outward you can press the up to move mask inward. If you
press and let go of either up or down button the motor will
do a small jog in that direction for iner adjustment of mask.
Once desired position is reached turn switch over press and
hold the down tactile button until the LED on back of switch
blinks red twice. The outward travel limit is now set.
8. To adjust how far the mask travels inwards away from the
middle of making screen, press and hold the up tactile button
until the LED on back of switch turns solid green. This will put
the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall switch over and use
the up button on front of switch. Press and hold until the
desired travel position is reached. If you travel to far inward
you can press the down to move the mask outward. If you
press and let go of either up or down button the motor will
do a small jog in that direction for iner adjustment of mask.
Once desired position is reached turn switch over press and
hold up tactile button until the LED on back of switch blinks
green twice. The inward travel limit is now set.
9. To test limit switch setting, press and release the up or
down button on the wall switch to operate the mask.
10. To adjust travel of right mask. Unplug the 6P4C cable from
the QEYE of primary splitter and plug into the QEYE of
secondary splitter.
11. Locate the two tactile buttons on the back of the switch.
They are square silver with black round buttons as shown
in Figure 30.
12. To adjust how far the mask travels outward towards the
middle of masking screen, press and hold the up tactile
button until the LED on back of switch turns solid green. This
will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall switch over
and use the up button on front of switch. Press and hold until
the desired travel position is reached. If you travel to far
outward you can press the down to move mask inward. If you
press and let go of either up or down button the motor will
do a small jog in that direction for iner adjustment of mask.
Once desired position is reached turn switch over press and
hold the up tactile button until the LED on back of switch
blinks green twice. The outward travel limit is now set.
13. To adjust how far the mask travels inwards away from the
middle of making screen, press and hold the down tactile
button until the LED on back of switch turns solid red. This
will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall switch over
and use the down button on front of switch. Press and hold
until the desired travel position is reached. If you travel to far
inward you can press the up to move the mask outward. If
you press and let go of either up or down button the motor
will do a small jog in that direction for iner adjustment of
mask. Once desired position is reached turn switch over
press and hold down tactile button until the LED on back of
switch blinks red twice. The inward travel limit is now set.
14. Replace the 6P6C cable that goes from QEYE of primary
splitter to QAUX of secondary splitter as shown in Figure 29.
15. Unplug the 6P4C cable from the QEYE of secondary splitter
and plug back into the QEYE of primary splitter.
16. Unplug the 6P4C cable from the back of wall switch and plug
back into IR Eye.
17. Replace junction box cover.
18. Reset intermediate stopping positions. (See Intermediate
Stop Adjustment).
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Troubleshooting
Visit www.da-lite.com to ind installation and troubleshooting
videos and tutorials. You will also ind a link to Live Chat for
interactive support and you can contact us by email at
info@da-lite.com or by phone at (800) 6223737 or (574) 2678101
with any troubleshooting questions.
Symptom Cause Solution
Masking System will not operate.
Motor does not hum.
Masking System does not stop at
correct position.
Incorrect line voltage.
Blown fuse. Replace fuse.
Tripped circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
No power to junction.
Power at junction box
Thermal overload tripped.
Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor.
Capacitor burned out. Replace motor assembly.
Limit switch is out of adjustment. See Limit Travel Adjustment section.
Squeaking, rubber end plug rubbing on motor. Center roller in case.
Verify 115125V (or 220240V). If insuicient voltage,
rewire incoming electric line.
Check above. Tighten all loose wire connections.
Correct any improper connections.
Check for power across black and white leads.
Let motor cool down for 30 minutes. Try again.
Replace motor assembly.
NOTE: Motor is a sealed assembly.
Noise.
NOTE: Masking Systems will operate
with a low-pitched hum.
Coasting. Defective Brake. Replace motor assembly.
Fabric hangs crooked.
Grinding. Foreign object in screen rubbing on
roller or fabric.
Gear noise. Replace motor assembly.
Masking System not installed properly. Check for level and plumb.
Mask is damaged. Replace mask.
Remove.
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materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser; provided they are properly
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