EDGE FREE® Ceiling Ambient Light Rejecting Fixed Frame Screen
DarkStar® 17 eFinity (EDGE FREE)
The DarkStar® 17 eFinity by EPV Screens is an EDGE FREE® Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting (CLR®/ALR) high-gain front projection fixed frame screen. It features an internal-framework with the wraparound material that is better known as an EDGE FREE® design. It is a more aesthetically pleasing format with its sleek thin frame, which blends seamlessly into any interior décor. In addition to its design qualities, the eFinity’s EDGE FREE® configuration maximizes the viewing area in a smaller space footprint without compromising the screen’s structural integrity. It includes an LED backlighting kit with Infrared remote control.
The professionally engineered material utilized consists of a multi-layer, optical filter-based viewing surface that is capable of absorbing 90% of overhead light to produce vivid, colorful, contrast-rich images in ambient light room environments.
Screen Material
- DarkStar® 17 high-gain front projection surface for standard throw projectors
- 1.75 Gain increases projector brightness providing superior picture quality in any high ambient light room environment
- Ceiling Light Rejecting technology absorbs 90% of overhead light to combat the washout effect
- Multi-layer optical microstructure relies on UV-resin to filter and absorb light from above.
- Black backing eliminates light penetration to prevent picture degradation
- Smooth non-textured surface compatible with 4K/8K Ultra HD projectors
Design and Installation
- Sleek EDGE FREE® fixed frame relies on an internal framework with wraparound projection material to maximize viewing area in a smaller footprint
- Aluminum lightweight split-frame design is cost effective for shipping and provides easy access to install sites
- Sliding wall mount brackets to precisely center the installation
- Ultra-thin aluminum black bezel finish resembles a large flat panel display
- LED edge backlighting kit included with Infrared (IR) remote for added visual appearance
Proper Projector Placement for DarkStar® 17
Please use the following installation instructions to obtain superior optical performance from the DarkStar® 17 (Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting) screen.
Make sure to follow these instructions for the DarkStar® 17 to perform correctly.
- Ambient light must not come from the same direction as the projector’s light
- For best results, standard throw projector must have a lens throw ratio of 1.35 or greater
- Not compatible with Ultra-Short and Short-throw projectors
- DO NOT install the projector higher or lower than the screen
Tip: Installing the projector in a 90-degree angle in the middle projection area will provide the best light dispersion for brightness uniformity.
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