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PROJECTION SCREEN SURFACES REIMAGINED Guide to the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Collection of Viewing Surfaces Screen Science Made Simple 2 Innovation, Expertise and Tools 3 Screen Surface Naming 4-5 Screen Surface Selection 6-8 OptiView - Self-supporting Surfaces 9-10 OptiFlex - Tensioned Surfaces 11-13 ClearSound - Acoustically Transparent Surfaces 14 CineFlex - Rear and Dual Front/Rear Tensioned Surfaces 15 Specialty Surfaces

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PROJECTION SCREEN SURFACES

REIMAGINED Guide to the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Collection of Viewing Surfaces

Screen Science Made Simple2 Innovation, Expertise and Tools 3 Screen Surface Naming4-5 Screen Surface Selection6-8 OptiView - Self-supporting Surfaces9-10 OptiFlex - Tensioned Surfaces11-13 ClearSound - Acoustically Transparent Surfaces14 CineFlex - Rear and Dual Front/Rear Tensioned Surfaces15 Specialty Surfaces

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Draper has been manufacturing projection screens for over 50 years. We began with a sturdy fiberglass base matt white surface, made in the midwestern United States, and we still offer screens made with this viewing surface today. Over the years, we have grown and added many new surfaces to meet dif-ferent needs. Today, with leadership from Fabric Coordinator Brian Hocker , Draper offers over 30 sur-face options, including flexible and self-supporting fabrics, and surfaces for front and rear projection, with different gain, contrast, and color options.

We have broadened our range of viewing surfaces to include a full spectrum of gain options, from 0.6 through 3.2. We now offer three distinct types of acoustically transparent materials. We offer the first PVC free, Cradle to Cradle Silver CertifiedCM viewing surface ever. Our viewing surfaces have new names and useful codes to help everyone identify their qualities and characteristics at a glance. We have prepared detailed technical documents outlining the results of the many tests we perform on every viewing surface. Today Draper’s offering of viewing surfaces is unparalleled in the industry....and there is more to come.

Brian Hocker, Fabric Coordinator

A Commitment To Quality & Innovation

Steve Cook, National AV Consultant Manager

AV’s Best Screen Selection ToolsDraper has developed the most comprehensive projection screen surface selector in the AV industry! The accolades are pouring in. Try it and see how simple it is to choose the perfect viewing surface for every system. Standard and professional versions are available, as is Pro Surface Selector training.

Standard Screen Surface Selector:http://www.draperinc.com/ProjectionScreens/SurfaceSelector.asp

Surface Selector Pro (requires access code):http://www.draperinc.com/ProTools.htm

Mobile Toolkit—Draper’s mobile toolkit includes searchable document libraries for all AV prod-ucts, assembly map tools for our popular StageScreen® and FocalPoint® screens, and our handy mobile Screen Surface Selector. It works on all smartphones and tablets!

Mobile Toolkit: www.draperinc.com/drapermobile

or scan above right.

Draper has long been known for its knowledgeable AV staff. Steve Cook is a recent addition to our team of experts. Steve has spent over 30 years in the AV industry building relationships with system integra-tion dealers and AV design consultants in support of their large and special vertical market projects.

Steve acts as Draper liaison to the industry on projection/screen technology. He supports AV design consultants, collects input and ideas for product development from consultant partners, and oversees Draper’s AV training programs. Steve works with consultants and their customers nationwide, address-ing even the most complex projects.

Expertise and Training

Scan above with your smart-phone for our

Mobile Toolkit.

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Draper makes selecting the perfect viewing surface easier by dividing our viewing surfaces into families. These families subdivide our viewing surfaces, based on important characteristics which clarify how the screen will be used, ensuring you get the very best screen surface for your needs. Draper viewing surfaces are divided into four distinct families: OptiView (Self-supporting Surfaces), OptiFlex (Tensioned Surfaces), ClearSound (Acoustically Transparent Surfaces), and CineFlex (Rear and Front/Rear Tensioned Surfaces).

Once you have decided which viewing surface family is right for your needs, the next step is to choose a specific fabric. Draper has spent a lot of time reviewing and improving our viewing surface descriptions to better highlight each surface’s properties, charac-teristics and benefits. We want to be sure that the surface you choose will offer exceptional performance not only in your setting but also for your specific viewing needs. You will notice that individual surface names start with two or three descriptive words and end with a simple alphanumeric code. Former viewing surface names for existing surfaces are shown after their new names for your convenience. The alphanumeric code after each surface name provides additional information about the surface’s viewing cone, contrast, gain* and other helpful information. A sample viewing surface is displayed below with tags showing the meaning behind each part of the code.

Viewing ConeX: Extra-wide. Half gain is greater than 60 degrees.

M: Moderate. Half gain is 30-60 degrees.

C: Controlled. Half gain is less than 30 degrees.

ContrastT: Typical. Surfaces with “typical” contrast are white in color and are generally recommended for use where ambient light is controlled.

H: High. Surfaces with “high” contrast usually have a grey sur-face or substrate. Their black retention is enhanced and they perform well under reasonable levels of ambient light.

S: Superior. This designation is reserved for surfaces with remarkable contrast and resistance to ambient light. Our “Superior” surfaces will meet or exceed the contrast offered by any competitive viewing surface.

Gain*The numeric portion of the name is its typical peak gain x 1000. Gain levels of surfaces cover the full range from 0.6 to 3.2, and minor variations may occur between samples. Lower gain surfaces offer excellent uniformity across wide viewing cones, for excellent edge blending and consistent reproduc-tion with short throw projectors. Higher gain surfaces offer a more brilliant display in a variety of settings.

FamilySome viewing surface codes include an E or V suffix after the gain number.

E: Indicates a self-supporting viewing surface that is part of the OptiView family and/or suitable for Draper Series E non-tensioned screen models.

V: Indicates the surface is part of our OptiFlex family of ten-sioned surfaces and/or suitable for Draper Series V tensioned screen models.

High Performance XS850E Full Viewing Surface Name: Isolated Code Sections:

Viewing Cone Contrast Gain* Family

X S 850 E

Viewing Surface Families

What’s In A Name?

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Screen Selection—Important ConsiderationsDraper’s priority when assisting customers with screen surface selection is to match the screen surface to the application for the best possible performance and picture quality. In order to do this there are a number of important considerations that should be taken into account. Any information a customer can provide about their needs, based on these considerations, gives our sales staff vital clues that help ensure picture quality meets or exceeds expectations. Draper offers the most comprehensive collection of viewing surfaces in the industry but when you call we’re only concerned about one, the one that’s best for your unique needs.

Projection System Use and Content Knowing what a projection system (projector and screen) will be used for is an important first step toward deciding on a screen size and contrast level needed to properly display content. The more data, small fonts and HD video to be displayed the larger and higher contrast the screen will need to be.

Proper Screen Size The AV industry has developed some general guidelines for what is considered “proper screen size.” These guidelines are based on expectations of the content to be viewed most often on a given projection system and in a given space.

• Presentation/Large Graphics—System is used for presentations without much copy, large fonts, or simple graphics and artwork not requiring close scrutiny. In this case image height should be approximately one sixth the distance to the farthest viewer.

• Mixed Content—System is used for a variety of content that is a fairly even mix of both presentation/large graphics and critical viewing/HD. In this case image height should be approximately one fifth the distance to the farthest viewer or greater.

• Critical Viewing/HD—System is frequently used for high definition full motion video and/or detailed documents requiring critical decision making. In this case image height should be approximately one fourth the distance to the farthest viewer or greater.

Screen Brightness There are several factors that help determine whether a screen provides adequate brightness for a given setting. Screen brightness (light coming from the screen surface) is measured in foot lamberts.

• Screen Size—While a very large screen can be immersive it is important to remember that the higher the square footage of a viewing area the more projector light is required to fill it properly. Projector brightness can be a large part of the cost equation when selecting components for a projection system.

• Screen Gain—Choosing the best screen gain (surface brightness) for an application is very important. Higher gain materials can help increase brightness but can also adversely affect viewing cone, cause “hot spotting” or have other negative effects. Vast improvements in projector brightness have reduced the need to use very high gain (1.5+) materials in most circumstances.

• Room Lighting—Sources of natural and artificial light in the same room as a projection system, measured in foot candles, get into viewers’ eyes and compete with the light from the projector. It is important that projection lighting is the brightest light source in the room. Measuring the foot candles of light at likely audience points of view helps to determine how many foot lamberts of light are needed from the viewing surface. Ambient light can be measured using an incident light meter.

• Projector Brightness—Projector brightness is measured in lumens. It is important that projector brightness (lumen output) results in more light coming from the viewing surface (foot lamberts) than from the ambient light (foot candles) level present where viewers are seated.

Typical Ambient Light Levels

At The Viewer

• Theatre/Screening Room Less than 1 foot candle

• Auditorium 20-25 foot candles

• Board Room/Training Room 30-40 foot candles

• Video Conferencing Room 50+ foot candles

At The Screen

• Optimum Light Level Less than 5 foot candles

• Good Light Level 5-6 foot candles

• Marginal Light Level 7-8 foot candles

• Excessive Light Level 9+ foot candles

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Throw DistanceIt is important to know the throw distance (distance between projector and screen) when choosing a viewing surface. This distance will also help determine the type of lens needed for the projector and the best level of gain (reflectivity) for the viewing surface. More reflective surfaces require a longer throw distance. When the projector is located too near the screen, hot spotting may occur.

Off Axis ViewingIt is important to know the arrangement of the seating for viewing projected content. Wider seating typically requires materials with a broader viewing cone. Typically the half gain angle represents the last position where an audience seat should be located. Draper offers numerous viewing surfaces that are well suited for wide audience viewing areas. Draper’s High Performance XS850E offers a great solution for off axis viewing even in high ambient light conditions.

Contrast RatioAs mentioned before content helps determine screen size. Data, small fonts and HD content facilitate the need for larger screen sizes. In addition, content also dictates when higher contrast is needed. Without adequate contrast (widest possible range between darkest blacks and brightest whites) details and edges begin to be lost, greatly compromising picture quality.

• Room Lighting—Projectors cannot project black. Black on a viewing surface is created by the absence of light. For this reason it is critical to control light levels in the room. It is even more important to reduce the light level at the screen. Doing so will vastly increase the contrast and legibility of details and text.

• Screen Tint—One way to improve contrast is to use a grey screen. Grey screens have more black in the tint helping to improve black levels and absorb stray light. Some grey screens are also reflective and can help steer off axis ambient light away from viewers. Light grey diffusive screens help increase contrast as long as ambient light in the room is well controlled to moderate. In higher ambient light conditions a darker grey viewing surface like Draper’s High Performance XS850E, which features superior angular reflectivity and ambient light blocking, may be required.

• System Brightness—Another way to increase contrast ratio is to increase brightness in the system. The problem with this meth-od is that it can only improve or brighten the whites in the image, it does nothing to deepen or improve the blacks. It is possible to make an image too bright for the room lighting, as well as causing bright areas of the image to begin to bleed into adjacent dark areas.

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI — Photo: Don Kreski for Crestron Electronics

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OptiView™ Self-supporting SurfacesOptiView surfaces are all self-supporting and do not require tensioning to perform well. These surfaces are generally installed on mo-torized or manual roller screens with a dowel below the screen surface. Most surfaces in this group have a tearproof fiberglass textile base. OptiView surfaces are very sturdy and suitable for use in a variety of settings. Call Draper for support with your 3D application.

Contrast White XH1100E Extra Wide Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.1

Black backed white diffusion coating over a grey base material, yields a surface with the best qual-ities of both matt white and contrast grey screen fabrics. Recommended for use with low to mod-erate light output digital projectors, where some provision for light control exists. Improves the quality of blacks without affecting whites or sacrificing gain. Flame and mildew resistant.

High Performance XS850E Extra Wide Viewing Cone/Superior Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.85

This premium optical surface offers precise resolution, high contrast, a vivid color palette, and a re-markably broad horizontal viewing cone. Also has superior ambient light rejection capability. Rec-ommended wherever room lighting cannot be controlled. Flame and mildew resistant. See both horizontal and vertical gain curves for this directional surface on page 8.

Contrast Grey XH800E (formerly High Contrast Grey) Extra Wide Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.8

Smooth black backed grey surface offers excellent resolution and enhances color contrast and black levels in the projected image. Recommended for use with moderate and high output digital pro-jectors. Performs well in conditions of ambient light. Full 180° viewing cone. This surface was pre-viously named “High Contrast Grey.” This surface is GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certified.

Ecomatt XT700E Extra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.7

Ecomatt is PVC free, and is made of 100% polyester yarn. Ecomatt is fully recyclable. Ecomatt offers a pleasant image with accurate color balance over a full 180° field. Reasonable control of ambient light is recommended. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. This surface is Cradle to Cradle Certi-fiedCM—Silver and GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certified.

Matt White XT1000EExtra Wide Viewing Cone / Typical Contrast / On-Axis Gain of 1.0

The standard to which all other screen surfaces are compared. Preferred viewing surface in educa-tional and commercial markets. A matt white surface diffuses projected light in all directions, so the image can be seen from any angle. Offers accurate color rendition, and superior clarity due to its smooth, non-embossed surface. Requires adequate provision for the control of ambient light in the audience area. Unity gain with a panoramic 180° cone. This surface is GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certified.

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Argent White XH1500E Extra Wide Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.5

Black backed matt white base material with luminous coating. Offers high reflectivity, while main-taining a broad viewing cone. Provides excellent resolution and color balance. Consider for use with moderate light output projectors in situations where ambient light cannot be adequately con-trolled. Flame and mildew resistant.

Glass Beaded CH3200E (formerly Glass Beaded) Controlled Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 3.2

Spherical glass beads embedded in black backed surface provide the most brilliant image of any front screen surface, but within a fairly narrow viewing cone. Slight loss of clarity. This surface is retroreflective, so for optimum results, projector and screen should be positioned at approximately the same height. Recommended where ambient light cannot be adequately controlled. Flame and mildew resistant.

Contrast Radiant CH2700E Controlled Viewing Cone/High Contrast/Average On-Axis Gain of 2.7

Grey underlayment provides superior color contrast. Black backed multilayer technology produces brilliant images within a viewing cone of about 30°. This surface contains microscopic reflective spheres, sealed under a transparent washable coating. Performs well under conditions of uncon-trolled ambient light, and offers superior resolution and color fidelity. This is a retroreflective sur-face, so for optimum results, projector and screen should be positioned at approximately the same height.

Radiant CT2900E Controlled Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/Average On-Axis Gain of 2.9

Multilayer technology produces brilliant images within a viewing cone of about 30°. This black backed surface contains microscopic reflective spheres, sealed under a transparent washable coat-ing. Performs well under conditions of uncontrolled ambient light, and offers superior resolution and color fidelity. This is a retroreflective surface, so for optimum results, projector and screen should be positioned at approximately the same height.

Pearl White CH1900E Controlled Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.9

Black backed matt white surface with pearlescent surface coating. Offers excellent resolution, color balance and uniformity. Tolerates a higher ambient light level than many front projection screen surfaces. Moderate viewing cone. Flame and mildew resistant.

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OptiView™ Comparative Gain Charts

High Performance XS850E (Horizontal)High Performance XS850E (Vertical)Contrast White XH1100EArgent White XH1500E

Pearl White CH1900ERadiant CT2900E Contrast Radiant CH2700EGlass Beaded CH3200E

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= Half gain angle

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OptiFlex™ Tensioned SurfacesThe OptiFlex surfaces are suitable for tensioning and are available on permanently tensioned screens and/or tab tensioned roller-operated screens. Choose OptiFlex for the flattest viewing surfaces. Call Draper for support with your 3D application. OptiFlex surfaces include:

Pearl White CH1900V (formerly M2500)Controlled Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.9

Black backed matt white surface with pearlescent coating. Offers excellent resolution, color balance and uniformity. Tolerates a higher ambient light level than many front projection screen surfaces. Moderate viewing cone.

Grey XH600V (formerly HiDef Grey)Extra Wide Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.6

Grey front projection surface with black backing provides excellent contrast and black reproduc-tion. Intended for use with moderate to high output digital projectors. Grey color enhances color contrast and black levels in the projected image. Also allows for more ambient light in the audience area than matt white surfaces. Relatively broad viewing cone. This surface was previously named “HiDef Grey.” This surface is GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certified. Available with black backing and without.

Matt White XT1000V (formerly M1300) Extra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.0

The perfect matt white diffusing surface. Recommended for use with all types of projectors provid-ed ambient light can be reasonably controlled. This surface is well suited for blending applications. Reflects a uniformly bright image over complete 180° viewing cone with precise resolution and accurate color balance. This surface was previously named “M1300.” This surface is GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certified. Available with black backing and without.

Pure White XT1300V Extra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.3

Pure White XT1300V offers a 30% boost in brightness over a traditional matt white surface while still maintaining an extremely wide viewing cone, with half gain angle over 90 degrees. No color shift at any angle, excellent white field uniformity. Available with black backing and without.

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OptiFlex™ Comparative Gain Charts

Superior Tab Tensioning System

Grey XH600VPearl White CH1900V

• Viewing surface, including the tabs, is CNC cut as a single piece.

• Tabs are folded to the rear of the screen and RF welded–no adhesives.

• Tabs are much stronger–no chance of separation.

• Smooth and attractive, with no puckering in the black matte viewing surface border.

• Warranted for 5 years against tab separation.

• All Draper tab tensioned screens are now manufactured with this system.

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Tab tensioning is used to insure surface flatness of motorized screens made with flexible surfaces. Draper viewing surface names that are appropriate for tab tensioning typically end in “V” (i.e. ClearSound NanoPerf XT800V).

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ClearSound™ Acoustically Transparent SurfacesWhenever sound sources are to be located behind the viewing surface ClearSound surfaces are designed to allow sound through and still perform well optically. Standard and microscopic perforations are available, and the innovative woven acoustically transparent (AT) fabrics, first available through Draper. The combination of self-supporting and tensioned ClearSound surfaces means that almost any Draper projection screen model can be provided with a ClearSound viewing surface.

ClearSound Perf XT950EExtra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.95

Textile black backed matt white perforated surface. Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.

ClearSound Perf XT900VExtra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.9

Flexible black backed matt white perforated surface. Reasonable control of ambient light is recom-mended. Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.

ClearSound NanoPerf XT800VExtra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.8

Microscopic perforations in the black backed fabric create an acoustically transparent surface that does not compromise audio quality when speakers are placed behind the screen, while providing a beautiful image. The projected image is gorgeous, with a full 180° viewing cone and accurate color reproduction. Ideal for home theatre. Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.

ClearSound Grey Weave XH600E (formerly AT Grey)Extra Wide Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.6

Offers the acoustical properties of ClearSound White Weave XT900E, while providing the best opti-cal qualities of both matt white and contrast grey screen fabrics. Provides vivid color contrast over a full 180° viewing cone. Flame and mildew resistant. This surface was previously named “AT Grey.” Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.

ClearSound White Weave XT900E (formerly AT1200)Extra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.9

The most innovative and versatile acoustically transparent screen material available. Reflects uni-form image over full 180° field with accurate color fidelity. Acoustical properties are comparable to the highest quality speaker grille cloth. Some control of ambient light is recommended. Flame and mildew resistant. This surface was previously named “AT1200.” Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.

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ClearSound™ Comparative Gain Charts

Perf XT900VPerf XT950E

ClearSound™— Diverse Surfaces and ApplicationsWhile all deliver superior picture quality and acoustical transparency, Draper’s ClearSound surfaces are developed for a wide range of applications. As the first company to introduce woven acoustically transparent (AT) surfaces to the AV industry Draper has long been a leader in developing these and other surfaces that offer the optical and visual performance our customers demand.

• Woven Surfaces—For the finest image and sound quality, choose Draper’s White Weave XT900E or Grey Weave XH600E. The finely woven textile combines the smallest openings for improved visual performance with the largest number of openings, allowing minimum interference to the audio signal.

• Perforated Surfaces—Draper’s perforated surfaces like Perf XT900V or XT950E are well suited for larger screens and larger spaces. Due to the size of openings in this surface type it is recommended that viewers be 10 feet or more from the screen so that optical properties are not compromised.

• Nano-Perforated Surfaces—Draper’s NanoPerf XT800V is well suited for smaller rooms and home cinemas where a perforated surface is desired. Openings in this type of surface are smaller and more numerous than standard perforated surfaces allowing slightly shorter viewing distances and improved acoustics.

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In addition to superior picture quality, acoustically transparent viewing surfaces need to be as close to “acoustically invisible” as possi-ble. All of Draper’s acoustically transparent surfaces perform similar acoustically to the highest quality speaker grille cloth.

Woven Surfaces

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CineFlex™ Rear and Dual Front/Rear Tensioned SurfacesDraper has offered a CineFlex flexible rear projection surface for many years. CineFlex has grown into a family of surfaces, offering choices of gain* and color to meet a range of rear and dual front/rear projection needs. CineFlex surfaces are available on a wide range of permanently tensioned, portable, and tab tensioned projection screen models. CineFlex surfaces include:

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CineFlex Dual XT600V (formerly UniFlex White) Extra Wide Viewing Cone/Typical Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.6

This white projection surface works well for edge matching or edge blending applications, and can be used for front, dual, or rear projection. Broad viewing cone and high resolution in both front and rear projection applications. Front and rear gain is virtually identical. Reasonable control of ambient light is recommended. See front and rear gain curves below.

CineFlex MH800V (formerly Low-Gain CineFlex) Moderate Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 0.8

Low gain flexible rear material. Designed for use with high light output projectors and wide audi-ence seating patterns. Offers rich color contrast, well-defined resolution, and a broad viewing cone.

CineFlex CH1200V (formerly CineFlex) Controlled Viewing Cone/High Contrast/On-Axis Gain of 1.2

Neutral grey rear projection diffusing surface. Provides high resolution and excellent contrast, even in lighted rooms. Recommended for use with low to medium output projectors. Moderate viewing cone.

CineFlex CH1200VCineFlex MH800VCineFlex Dual XT600V (Front)CineFlex Dual XT600V (Rear)

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Specialty Surfaces For Diverse Needs

Rigid Rear Projection SurfacesIn addition to all our front projection surfaces, we recently introduced a number of new rigid rear screen options. New surfaces like the Video Conferencing Camera Portal as well as rollable, curved, custom shaped, “Write-On”, holographic, and even custom coated rear surfaces highlight Draper’s continued commitment to innovation.

Custom Printed BackgroundsAny corporate message worth sharing with the public, your customers or even co-workers at oth-er branch offices should be as clear and effective as possible. Draper Custom Backgrounds make every message exceptional. Custom Backgrounds are perfectly suited for news conferences, trade-show displays, signage, video conferencing, video production, brand enhancement, light control and more.

Dual Roller OptionsThere are many situations where more than one viewing surface is needed. Draper offers several screen models that allow the use of two different surfaces in one case. Draper can even combine a viewing surface with a neutral, printed or chroma key background when the situation demands.

Blue and Green Chroma Key SurfacesDraper’s quality Blue and Green Chroma Key surfaces are used as backgrounds for video produc-tion and recording. Chroma Key surfaces can also be used for video conferencing backgrounds. You can change your background image or use live action video footage to make your video confer-ences more dynamic.

Neutral BackgroundsEliminate distractions for your video conferencing camera and your viewers with soothing neutral backgrounds in six muted earth tones. Prevent unwanted interference, control room lighting, and ensure a consistent corporate image worldwide with a Draper Neutral Background. They are the perfect way to add the atmosphere of a dedicated video conferencing space to existing meeting rooms, offices, or anywhere video conferences occur.

Draper’s robust and sustained innovation in viewing surfaces is driven by a clear understanding that, in addition to being diverse, our customers’ needs continue to change. Below are a just a few examples of Draper’s efforts to address those needs.

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Need More Technical Info?Draper has invested in the latest testing and manufacturing equipment, and every new lot of viewing surface material is thorough-

ly tested for quality and consistency. Complete technical data sheets on every viewing surface are posted for download on our website at draperinc.com.

Sample kits are also available, including a booklet for each viewing surface family.

Finally it’s Simple to Select the Perfect Viewing Surface for Every Situation!

Standard Screen Surface Selector:http://www.draperinc.com/ProjectionScreens/SurfaceSelector.asp

Surface Selector Pro (requires access code):http://www.draperinc.com/ProTools.htm

Mobile Toolkit: www.draperinc.com/drapermobile