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Setup and Installation
With fixed screens you have a more detailed procedure of assembly and instructions to follow, any one of which could
render the screen lame if not followed perfectly. In contrast, the ez-Cinema setup process is akin to popping open a
soda can. Here are the setup steps in a nutshell (a very small nutshell):
• Spin out the stabilizing feet perpendicular to the base to ensure the screen system doesn't topple over when
raised up
• Flip up the metal latches and open up the box cover
• Fire up your projector and make sure it is sending a picture that can be visible on the screen during the next
few steps
• Remove the support rod
• Insert the square end of the support rod into the support plate located in the middle of the case and adjust the
height to where the screen is at the correct height for your projector (ensure the hanging hook is facing forward)
• Lift the screen and place the metal hanger on the support hook
• Adjust by raising or lowering the vertical support pole as needed - the screen will follow. This is only possible if
you can get behind the screen. If not, then make sure you put the screen all the way down before attempting
adjustments to the vertical pole (be certain to never let the screen fall without tension.)
Observations
The ez-Cinema screen lived up to its name during use, it's truly easy to setup, operate and put away when finished. The
added benefit of low cost of entry make this a product that is hard to pass up, especially if you are on a budget and
want a portable solution. When projecting images on the screen we found that darkening the room somewhat was
helpful, especially since the Matte White material only offered a 1.1 gain (not raising the image intensity at all during
use). While there is a ~1" side and top mask (with the bottom mask increasing as the screen is raised) light does show up
a bit more than on a felt-lined fixed screen. This is to be expected and I did a comparison to show the difference using
the same image in the same room with the same lighting:
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Looking at the Elite Screens ez-Cinema on the right, you'll see a slightly
more noticeable overshoot when the picture is over scanned onto the
black 1.25-inch matte. This wasn't detracting in the least, but don't expect
to get the same type of light rejection as you would with a fixed-wall
felt-lined frame (pictured on the left.)
Viewing Evaluation
I won't go into too much detail on the evaluation section. Suffice it to
say that the screen performed very well and did not detract in the least
from standard or even high definition viewing. I noticed no screen flaws
and the screen texturing was unnoticeable from any normal seating
distance. I felt that reducing the light in the room worked much better
on this screen, however that will also have a lot to do with what type of
projector you intend to use. If you are going for theatrical movies, try to
darken the room and run the projector in it's Cinema mode (lower light
output). If you are hosting a sports party, then run your projector full-out and know that this screen will only be as bright
as the projector can push it. Here are some images I captured during the review:
Conclusion
This is a great product. It's impossible to fault it due to its low price and the
fact that Elite Screens has so many more options to choose from should
you require more features. For example, if you like the idea of lifting the
screen up without the need for an adjustable height pole, then the
ez-Cinema Plus' integrated "scissors-lift" system is for you at just a tad bit
more. My only request would be that Elite Screens would add additional
screen material options to these products. I would love to see a 1.3 or
1.4-gain screen in this model line-up, especially for a likely target market
of consumers who may not have as much flexibility in reducing light in
their viewing rooms. Overall this is a MUST-have product for anyone who
would like a portable screen that can be put up quickly - and put away
when not in use. For the price, you simply can't beat it.
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