Screens // Fixed
What I give form to in daylight is only one
per cent of what I have seen in darkness.
M. C. Escher
Ease of Installation
Having put together countless screens, we designed our fixed frame screens from scratch to be the easiest possible installation. Nothing is easier and more robust than our 360-degree O-ring / grommet system. No special tools are needed. You can pay thousands for a fixed frame screen from SI and they don't preinstall the frame posts for you, but we do on all our screens which start at $699. The O-ring system is as simple as hooking a bunch of rubber bands over posts. The result is a dynamic tension system, providing a lifetime of 360-degree tension at all temperatures and humidity, and enabling easy upgradeability or replacement. Here is a demonstration video clip: video
If you have children, pets, video games with tossable objects, or a dumb friend with a pokey finger, you can easily and permanently damage many other fixed frame screens but not the Center Stage. With its reinforced weave and the dynamic tension system that corrects for dramatic dimensional changes, you get durability for the long haul. Here is a demonstration video clip, with something you should never try with other screens: video
Premier frame
The Premier fixed frame screen is what we designed when we wanted the best product that smart money could buy. It ships in a very long box, usually via freight truck, because we kept the top and bottom frame pieces continuous. We designed it to handle long spans without splicing or support and the ability to be curved, equipped with masking panel magnets, or any of the above.
Measuring a beefy 3.3" x 1.6", we designed the
Premier frame to
have as robust a frame as screens costing several thousands, and still
fitting under our favorite electric masking system from
Carada. We also upgraded the wall thickness to easily resist sag to 210". The .093" wall thickness is 50% thicker than many major
screen companies frames priced thousands higher. With the large profile, heavy walls and 360-degree
O-ring tension, the frame is acoustically deader than Elvis.
Borders
The Premier fixed frame screen uses the world's highest
quality, blackest material available, true Fidelio
velvet. You can pay three to four times the price and
not come anywhere near the light-absorption quality of Fidelio velvet, also
made right here in the US
and used to line the cavities of research
telescopes. At 0.3% reflectivity, it is even better than the 0.4%
reflectivity fabric velvet with finished edges we have made for the
retractable screens, and up to 25 times more absorbing than border materials
from major screen companies at similar prices. Our 3.3" wide Fidelio
borders with an elliptical contour give you the ultimate overscan
absorption, a boost in perceived contrast, and a floating three-dimensional
look to the image.
Curved frame
Our curved frame option features a 40' radius, which is perfect for
fixing the pincushion, or bow-tie shaped distortion from anamorphic lenses
that stretch a 16:9 ratio projector to 2.37. Using an anamorphic lens will improve your resolution by 33%, your light output by
up to 20%, and immersion by three mojos. The curvature is shallow
enough, however, for those that use the simpler zoom method and want the
dramatically increased sense of immersion that only a curved screen can
offer. For that IMAX® feel, opt for a custom curved 16:9
screen. While less acoustically transparent screen materials from
other companies tout their curved frames ability to allow you to angle your
L/R speakers inward, our Center Stage XD material is far more acoustically
transparent and you can angle your speakers however you want behind the
screen with immeasurable difference. Also, our 160 degree viewing
angle material doesn't need curvature to improve its gain or uniformity for a truly reference quality image. Our fixed
masking panels will easily convert the curved screens to 16:9 ratio with
magnetized ease. Curved 16:9 and 2.07 constant area screens are also
available upon request.
Above is a 150 in. wide, curved frame Center Stage XD 2.37 screen, optional Millibel CH panels with 3.5 in. wide interior velvet.
Options
While we welcome unique challenges, here are some common options:
- Black Backing layer. The cost for this option varies from $238 to $550 depending on size. Most folks don't need this, as it's usually easy to darken the surfaces behind the screen. It can be installed later if you need, using half the o-rings from your screen.
- Masking panels. The perfect all-magnet solution for a multi-aspect ratio screen.
- Four way masking, constant image area (CA) screen. If you like the idea of a constant area, four-way masking screen but the $20k+ prices for motorized versions leaves you less enthusiastic, we have a killer value for you. Special order a 2.07 ratio screen with a set of CW and CH panels.
- Curved frame. Curving the screen, typically for use with an anamorphic lens for 2.37 output, improves resolution, brightness and immersion. We can curve any CH, CW or CA screen and the masking panels too.
- Drilled and threaded holes. We can drill and thread holes on the sides or top of the frame if you need.
- Black eye bolts. For those who need to hang the screen from the ceiling, request that we drill and tap on the top of the frame, and include eye bolts.
- Stainless steel cable. For a classier look than chain, we can precision cut and Nicopress® specific lengths of 0.032" diameter SS cable for you to hang your screen from.
- Frameless zero-edge. For a borderless zero-edge look, order an optional frameless screen. We put the black frame behind the image and cut the screen to wrap around the front of the frame. There is a picture of this type of screen in the fixed frame installations page.
- Custom sizes Need to fit in between something? We can make your screen to any critical dimension to a 0.1" resolution. We don't charge extra for this, but simply round up to the next standard size.
Installation instructions
Here is the installation document: CenterStageFixedFrameInstructions.pdf (Rev. 8/09, 1540k)
Premier frame dimensions
|
image width
(mm)
|
85.0" (2159) |
90.0" (2286) |
95.0" (2413) |
100.0" (2540) |
105.0" (2667) |
110.0" (2794) |
115.0" (2921) |
120.0" (3048) |
130.0" (3302) |
140.0" (3556) |
150.0" (3810) |
160.0" (4064) |
170.0" (4318) |
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|
image height
(mm)
|
H, 16:9 (1.78) | 47.8" (1214) |
50.6" (1285) |
53.4" (1356) |
56.2" (1427) |
59.0" (1499) |
61.8" (1570) |
64.6" (1641) |
67.5" (1715) |
73.1" (1857) |
78.7" (1999) |
84.3" (2141) |
90.0" (2286) |
||
| F (2.35) | 40.4" (1026) |
42.5" (1080) |
44.6" (1133) |
46.8" (1189) |
48.9" (1242) |
51.0" (1295) |
55.3" (1405) |
59.5" (1511) |
63.8" (1621) |
68.0" (1727) |
72.3" (1836) |
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| C (2.37) | 40.0" (1016) |
42.1" (1069) |
44.3" (1125) |
46.4" (1179) |
48.5" (1232) |
50.6" (1285) |
54.8" (1392) |
59.0" (1499) |
63.2" (1605) |
67.5" (1715) |
71.7" (1821) |
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|
image diagonal
(mm)
|
H, 16:9 (1.78) | 97.5" (2477) |
103.2" (2621) |
109.0" (2767) |
114.7" (2913) |
120.4" (3058) |
126.2" (3205) |
131.9" (3350) |
137.7" (3498) |
149.1" (3787) |
160.6" (4079) |
172.1" (4371) |
183.6" (4663) |
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| F (2.35) | 103.2" (2621) |
108.7" (2761) |
114.1" (2898) |
119.5" (3035) |
125.0" (3175) |
130.4" (3312) |
141.3" (3589) |
152.1" (3863) |
163.0" (4140) |
173.9" (4417) |
184.7" (4691) |
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| C (2.37) | 103.1" (2619) |
108.5" (2756) |
114.0" (2896) |
119.4" (3033) |
124.8" (3170) |
130.2" (3307) |
141.1" (3584) |
151.9" (3858) |
162.8" (4135) |
173.7" (4412) |
184.5" (4686) |
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|
total width
(mm)
|
91.7" (2329) |
96.7" (2456) |
101.7" (2583) |
106.7" (2710) |
111.7" (2837) |
116.7" (2964) |
121.7" (3091) |
126.7" (3218) |
136.7" (3472) |
146.7" (3726) |
156.7" (3980) |
166.7" (4234) |
176.7" (4488) |
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total height
(mm)
|
H, 16:9 (1.78) | 54.5" (1384) |
57.3" (1460) |
60.1" (1526) |
62.9" (1598) |
65.7" (1669) |
68.5" (1740) |
71.3" (1811) |
74.2" (1885) |
79.8" (2027) |
85.4" (2169) |
91.0" (2311) |
96.7" (2456) |
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| F, (2.35) | 47.1" (1196) |
49.2" (1250) |
51.3" (1303) |
53.5" (1358) |
55.6" (1412) |
57.7" (1466) |
62.0" (1575) |
66.2" (1681) |
70.5" (1791) |
74.7" (1897) |
79.0" (2007) |
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| C, (2.37) | 46.7" (1186) |
48.8" (1240) |
51.0" (1295) |
53.1" (1349) |
55.2" (1402) |
57.3" (1455) |
61.5" (1562) |
65.7" (1669) |
69.9" (1775) |
74.2" (1885) |
78.4" (1991) |
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total depth
(mm)
|
H or F (flat) | (41) |
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| C, (curved) | 4.5" (115) |
4.8" (122) |
5.1" (130) |
5.3" (135) |
5.7" (145) |
6.2" (158) |
6.9" (176) |
7.5" (191) |
8.3" (211) |
9.2" (234) |
10.2" (260) |
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(NEW!) Economy frame
The Economy fixed frame screen is our newest screen hardware. With this
frame, we wanted to make available the same reference quality screen
materials but at a savings of 30%. This frame keeps the same
easy rubber band installation, some velvet overscan absorption and heavy duty
hardware at prices where we not only compete with imported screens, we
export our all-US product to their countries. While you can buy a large company's
screen at several times the price and get plastic corner brackets, our
Economy frame still includes the same 7ga steel corner brackets from our
Premier frame, making for a total of 2.4 pounds of laser cut plated steel. Designed to handle spans up to 130"
while being both easy on the budget and installer.
Borders
The new Economy frame puts the velvet where it needs to be - right next to the image for overscan absorption - and covers the rest with an attractive satin black powder coated finish. While we reduced it's frame width down to 2.6" wide, we nearly tripled its wall thickness compared to imported screens so we can provide that thinner border look without sacrificing performance. The Economy frame includes the same elliptical contour of our Premier frame giving you a much more sophisticated look than some large brands' box tubing, while eliminating shadow lines on your image.
Spliced frame
By splicing the top and bottom pieces we're able to save you hundreds in cost. It ships in a much smaller box because we spliced the top and bottom frame pieces with a pair of beefy 12" long laser cut 7ga plated steel bars. Like our Premier frame, because we make these to order here in Iowa we can make any custom size for you to the 0.1" resolution. This way you can literally do an interference fit to any critical dimension in your installation.
Installation instructions
Here is the installation document: EconomyFixedFrameInstructions.pdf (Rev. 04/13, 6.23M)
Economy frame dimensions
|
image width
(mm) |
85.0" (2159) |
90.0" (2286) |
95.0" (2413) |
100.0" (2540) |
105.0" (2667) |
110.0" (2794) |
115.0" (2921) |
120.0" (3048) |
130.0" (3302) |
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|
image height
(mm)
|
H, 16:9 (1.78) | 47.8" (1214) |
50.6" (1285) |
53.4" (1356) |
56.2" (1427) |
59.0" (1499) |
61.8" (1570) |
64.6" (1641) |
67.5" (1715) |
73.1" (1857) |
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| F (2.35) | 40.4" (1026) |
42.5" (1080) |
44.6" (1133) |
46.8" (1189) |
48.9" (1242) |
51.0" (1295) |
55.3" (1405) |
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|
image diagonal
(mm)
|
H, 16:9 (1.78) | 97.5" (2477) |
103.2" (2621) |
109.0" (2767) |
114.7" (2913) |
120.4" (3058) |
126.2" (3205) |
131.9" (3350) |
137.7" (3498) |
149.1" (3787) |
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| F (2.35) | 103.2" (2621) |
108.7" (2761) |
114.1" (2898) |
119.5" (3035) |
125.0" (3175) |
130.4" (3312) |
141.3" (3589) |
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|
total width
(mm) |
90.3" (2294) |
95.3" (2421) |
100.3" (2548) |
105.3" (2675) |
110.3" (2802) |
115.3" (2929) |
120.3" (3056) |
125.3" (3183) |
135.3" (3437) |
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|
total height
(mm)
|
H, 16:9 (1.78) | 53.1" (1349) |
55.9" (1420) |
58.7" (1491) |
61.5" (1562) |
64.3" (1633) |
67.1" (1704) |
69.9" (1775) |
72.8" (1849) |
78.4" (1991) |
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| F, (2.35) | 45.7" (1161) |
47.8" (1214) |
49.9" (1267) |
52.1" (1323) |
54.2" (1377) |
56.3" (1430) |
60.6" (1539) |
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|
total depth
(mm) |
(33) |
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Features overview
| Premier frame | Economy frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Max image width | 210" | 130" |
| Continuous or spliced horizontal frame pieces | Continuous | Spliced |
| Corner hardware, 7" x 7" x 7ga laser cut plated steel | 2 per corner | 1 per corner |
| Border width, finish | 3.3" Fidelio velvet | 2.6" satin black powder coat |
| Overscan absorption width, type | 3.3" Fidelio velvet | 0.6" inside velvet strip |
| Standard LRH corner logo (deleted upon request) | 1"x3" | 0.4"x1.5" |
| Attachment method, full perimeter preinstalled on screen | grommet / o-ring | grommet / o-ring |
| Frame O-ring posts preinstalled | yes | yes |
| Options: custom sizes and/or hanging eyebolts | yes | yes |
| Options: masking panels and/or curved frame | yes | no |
