INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR

ViewShare Tensioned

Advantage Electrol

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Important Safety Instructions

Original Instructions

Pre-Installation

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1. Carefully unpack case from shipping carton.

2. Set aside the Installation Kit. Items inside will be used during installation.

3. Make sure to recheck measurement of case for proper installation clearance.

4. Remove any protective foam covering the outside of the case.

5. For shipping purposes, foam is also inserted between the roller brackets and endcaps. Remove these foam blocks from the ends.

6. Remove the hanger brackets from the top of the case using a 1/2” wrench. Do not discard the hardware; it will be used during case installation to re-attach the hanger brackets for mounting.

When using your video equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions before using.

2. Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.

3. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.

4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Contact an authorized service dealer when repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently.

5. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

6. Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support the weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component.

7. Use this projection screen only for its intended use as described in these instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

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Tools Required for Installation

Case Installation

1. Hang case and attach to support structure with bolts.

See Suggested Methods of Installation.

2. Tighten bolts until trim flange is flush with ceiling.

NOTE: For proper operation, screen assembly must be level after installation.

3. Remove 2 screws to open junction box. Install electrical connections that apply to your unit. Make sure to review the wiring diagram for proper hook up. Replace junction box cover and secure with 2 screws.

the Local Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC),

CAN/CSA C22.1 and the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

If your case was ordered in advance of the screen and roller assembly, your installation is now complete. Continue to step 4 if your Tensioned Advantage Electrol was ordered as a complete unit.

4. Use supplied 1/8" hex key to remove silver shipping brackets attached to slat and screen case.

5. Test installation by running screen up and down a few times.

Be prepared to stop screen should any objects obstruct the movement of the screen. To prevent damage to the motor, the standard duty cycle is 1 minute on and 3 minutes off.

2

1/2“ Open Wrench or Socket Driver

1/8” Hex Key

(included)

Suggested Methods of Installation

Method 1

Variable Position

Mounting Bracket

Motor

End

Electrical

Junction Box

Audience Side

6 1/16"

6 7/16"

7 3/4"

8"

6 1/16"

6 3/8"

Self-Trimming

Flange

7 3/4"

3/8" Threaded Rod

(Not Included)

Attached To

Mounting Bracket

Finished

Ceiling

Method 2

3/8" Threaded Rod

(Not Supplied)

Hanger Bracket

3 7/16"

6 7/16"

7 7/16"

7 3/4"

3

Wall Switch Installation for 120V Screens

120V Wiring Diagram

UP

3-conductor 20–24 gauge wire can be used in place of the

STOP

supplied RJ-14 cable to connect the wall switch. Connect the BUS

DOWN

terminals on the wall switch to the corresponding BUS terminals on the splitter board.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a

3-conductor connection that is accessible.

Up Limit

Tactile Button

Led

UP

STOP

DOWN

UP

STOP

Front of

Wall Switch

Tactile Button

Back of

Wall Switch

Bus

RJ-22

Inputs

(QEYE)

RJ-25

Jack

RJ-25 Jack

(Connection to

Wall Switch)

RJ-45 Jack

RJ-22

Output

(QAUX)

Data

Cable

Up (Dry Contact)

Down (Dry Contact)

Common (Both)

Bus (Bus)

5V (Bus)

RJ-45

Receptacle

Installation Video

To view a video of this installation, visit http://youtu.be/t2ZQ9PVAhEg or use the QR code below.

Power

Wire

RJ-14 Pin-Outs

(Tab Is Facing Down)

4

Bus (RP Data)

RQ Data

+5V

Ground

White

Green

Red

Black

Supplied RJ-14 cable

White

(Common)

Black

(Hot)

Green (Ground)

(Ground–Must be Connected to Building Ground)

Power Input 120VAC / 60Hz

RJ-25 Pin-Outs

(Tab Is Facing Down)

+12V

Bus (RP Data)

RQ Data

+5V

Ground

RQ Clock

Blue

Yellow

Green

Red

Black

White

Standard RJ-25 can be used in place of RJ-14 cable

RJ-45 Pin-Outs

(Tab Is Facing Down)

Manual 2

+12V

Bus (RP Data)

RQ Data

+5V

Ground

RQ Clock

Manual 1

Brown

Blue

Yellow

Green

Red

Black

Orange

Purple

Video Projector Interface Installation for 120V Screens (Optional)

120V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-In Video Projector Interface

CAUTION: The projector must be turned off before connecting the trigger wires to the projector. Failure to do so may damage the controller.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a

3-conductor connection that is accessible.

ATTENTION: Le projecteur doit être éteint avant de brancher les fils de déclenchement à celui-ci. Tout manquement à cette instruction pourrait endommager le contrôleur.

3-conductor 20–24 gauge wire can be used in place of the supplied RJ-14 cable to connect the wall switch. Connect the BUS terminals on the wall switch to the corresponding BUS terminals on the splitter board.

Use 2-conductor 20–24 gauge wire to extend the low voltage

UP

connection from the projector’s 5 or 12-volt screen trigger output

STOP

to the length required to reach the VPI. When extending the low

DOWN

voltage connection from the projector’s screen trigger output polarity does not matter. The red and black wires from the VPI are interchangeable.

Up Limit

Tactile Button

Led

UP

STOP

DOWN

UP

STOP

Front of

Wall Switch

Tactile Button

Back of

Wall Switch

Bus

RJ-22

Inputs

(QEYE)

RJ-22

Output

(QAUX)

Up (Dry Contact)

Down (Dry Contact)

Common (Both)

Bus (Bus)

5V (Bus)

RJ-25

Jack

RJ-45

Receptacle

RJ-25 Jack

(Connection to

Wall Switch)

RJ-45 Jack

Data

Cable

VPI Trigger

Module

Black

Red

Power

Wire

White

(Common)

Black

(Hot)

Green (Ground)

(Ground–Must be Connected to Building Ground)

Power Input 120VAC / 60Hz

5/12 Volt

Screen Trigger on Projector

5

6

Low Voltage Connections for 120V Screens

Control Panel

A control panel may be connected to the splitter board by using the dry contact Up, Down and Common connections (see page

6). The control panel must provide a momentary, dry contact closure of at least 1/2 second.

1. Use 3-conductor 20-24 gauge wire to connect the control panel to the splitter board.

2. A momentary closure across the common and up wires will be an “up” command.

3. A momentary closure across the common and down wires will be a “down” command.

4. A momentary closure across the common, up and down wires will be a “stop” command.

Screen Adjustment for 120V Screens

If your Tensioned Advantage Electrol was ordered as a complete unit, the up and down limits were pre-set by Da-Lite. If your screen and roller assembly was ordered separately from the case, or if general adjustment is needed, please follow the steps below and refer to the

120V Wiring Diagram

1. Locate the wall switch and remove the cover plate from the wall switch and remove the switch from the junction box.

will turn off, the motor will return to run mode and no changes will be saved. If this occurs, return to step 3 for down limit adjustment or step 4 for up limit adjustment.

2. Locate the two tactile buttons on the back of the switch. They are black round buttons on silver plates. See 120V Wiring

Diagram.

3. To adjust the down limit switch, press and hold the down tactile button until the LED on the back of the switch turns solid red.

This will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall switch over and use the down button on the front of the switch. Press and hold the down button until the desired down position is reached.

If you travel too far down, press the up button to move the screen upward. If you press and let go of either the up or down buttons, the motor will do a small jog in that direction for fine adjustment of the screen. Once the desired position is reached, turn the switch over; press and hold the down tactile button until the LED on back of switch blinks red twice. The down limit is now set.

CAUTION: Do not adjust for more drop than what was ordered. At least 1–1/2 wraps of fabric must remain on the roller. This screen comes standard with 12" black at the top.

ATTENTION! N'effectuez pas de réglage pour obtenir un déroulement supérieur à celui commandé. Au moins 1 à 1/2 tour de toile doit être maintenu sur le cylindre. Ce écran est doté de série d'une bande noire supérieure de 30,5 cm (12 po).

NOTE: If the screen is in limit set mode and no buttons are pushed for 20 seconds, the LED on the back of the wall switch

4. To adjust the up limit switch, press and hold the up tactile button until the LED on the back of the switch turns solid green. This will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall switch over and use the up button on the front of the switch. Press and hold the up button until the desired up position is reached. If you travel too far up, press the down button to move the screen downward.

If you press and let go of either the up or down buttons, the motor will do a small jog in that direction for fine adjustment of the screen. Once the desired position is reached, turn the switch over; press and hold the up tactile button until the LED on back of switch blinks green twice. The up limit is now set.

CAUTION: Adjusting the down limit switch by more than 6” can cause the screen surface to lose proper tensioning.

ATTENTION! Le fait d'ajouter plus de 15 cm (6po) aux interrupteurs de fin de course peut faire perdre la bonne tension à la surface de l'écran.

5. To test the limit switch settings, press and release the up or down buttons on the switch to operate the screen.

6. Replace the switch and cover plate on the wall.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit switch adjustments, even if a third party control system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a

3-conductor connection that is accessible.

Wall Switch Installation for 220/240V Screens

240V Wiring Diagram

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a

4-conductor connection that is accessible.

ILT RJ-9 Pin-Outs

(Tab Is Facing Down)

IR or Up

Ground Common

+5V

Data or Down

Black

Red

Green

White

Power Input

240VAC / 50Hz

Blue (Common)

Brown (Hot)

Green

Motor

Green

Ground to Case

NOTE: Ground–Must be

Connected to Building

Ground

RJ9

UP +5 COM DN

RJ9

UP

STOP

DOWN

UP DN GND

+5V

3-POSITION

SWITCH RJ9

Splitter

Dry Contacts

Front of Wall

Switch

Back of

Wall Switch

240V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-in Video Projector Interface

CAUTION: The projector must be turned off before connecting the trigger wires to the projector. Failure to do so may damage the controller.

ATTENTION: Le projecteur doit être éteint avant de brancher les fils de déclenchement à celui-ci. Tout manquement à cette instruction pourrait endommager le contrôleur.

1. Use 2-conductor 20-24 gauge wire to extend the low voltage connection from the projector’s 5 or 12-volt screen trigger output to the length required to reach the VPI. When extending the low voltage connection from the projector’s screen trigger output, be sure to maintain the proper polarity. The red wire from the VPI is the “signal” and the black wire from the VPI is the “ground”.

2. Connect the wires from the VPI that are labeled “Low Voltage

Connection” to the end of the extended screen trigger wires above.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a

4-conductor connection that is accessible.

240VAC/ 50Hz

Power Source

Brown (Hot)

Green/Yellow

(Ground)

Blue (Common)

Front of Wall

Switch

Back of

Wall Switch

White

Red

Black

Black

Red

Green/Yellow (Ground)

Brown (Down)

Blue (Common)

Black (Up)

5/12 Volt Screen Trigger on Projector

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Low Voltage Connections for 220V/240V Screens

Control Panel

A control panel may be connected to the integrated LVC by using the wall switch wire lead. The control panel must provide a momentary, dry contact closure of at least 1/2 second.

1. Use 3-conductor 20-24 gauge wire to connect the control panel to the wall switch lead.

2. A momentary closure across the white and red wires will be an

“up” command.

3. A momentary closure across the white and black wires will be a

“down” command.

4. A momentary closure across the white, red and black wires will be a “stop” command.

Screen Adjustment for 220V/240V Screens

1. Remove the cover plate from the 3-button wall switch and remove the switch from the junction box.

2. Locate small 3-position switch on back of wall switch. See Figure

5 for 120V screens or Figure 8 for 220/240V screens.

3. To adjust the down limit switch, slide the 3-position switch to the down position. Press and hold the down button to run the screen down to the desired stop position. Release the button to stop the screen. DO NOT PUSH THE STOP BUTTON.

CAUTION: Do not adjust for more drop than what was ordered. At least 1–1/2 wraps of fabric must remain on the roller. This screen comes standard with 12" black at the top.

See the specification data sheet for details.

ATTENTION! N'effectuez pas de réglage pour obtenir un déroulement supérieur à celui commandé. Au moins 1 à 1/2 tour de toile doit être maintenu sur le cylindre. Ce écran est doté de série d'une bande noire supérieure de 30,5 cm (12 po).

4. When the screen is in the desired down position, slide the

3-position switch to the off (center) position. The down limit switch is now set.

5. To adjust the up limit switch, slide the 3-position switch to the up position. Press and hold the up button to run the screen up to the desired stop position. Release the button to stop the screen.

DO NOT PUSH THE STOP BUTTON.

Caution: Adjusting the down limit switch by more than 6” can cause the screen surface to lose proper tensioning.

ATTENTION! Le fait d'ajouter plus de 15 cm (6po) aux interrupteurs de fin de course peut faire perdre la bonne tension à la surface de l'écran.

6. When the screen is in the desired up position, slide the 3-position switch to the off (center) position. The up limit switch is now set.

7. To test limit switch setting, make sure the 3-position switch is in the off (center) position. Press and release the up or down button on the wall switch to operate the screen.

8. Replace switch and cover plate on the wall.

NOTE: If stop button is pressed, the wall switch will reverse direction. To correct this, press the stop button again. This will reset the switch. You will have to re-set both the up and the down limit settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a

4-conductor connection that is accessible.

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Camera and Speakerphone Installation

The following components are necessary for camera and speakerphone installation.

Included:

• Local CAT5 to USB Extender with Power Supply

• 6’ USB Cable

• USB Speakerphone

• Powered USB Hub

You also will need enough CAT5 or CAT5e network cable to run from the ViewShare Advantage to the Local CAT5 to USB

Extender. THE CAT5 CABLE IS NOT PROVIDED. The length of the

CAT5 cable cannot exceed 200 feet.

For computer system requirements, specifications and troubleshooting, see the separate camera instruction located in the Installation Kit and the Speakerphone instruction located inside the Speakerphone box. Additionally, links to online assistance for each device are located in the Troubleshooting section of this instruction book.

Connections (see wiring diagram below)

1. Plug your CAT5 cable into connection port located on the left end of the ViewShare Advantage (Figure 1).

2. Connect your CAT5 cable to the Local CAT5 to USB Extender, which should be located near your computer. Connect the Local

CAT5 to USB Extender power supply at this time.

ViewShare Advantage and the Local CAT5 to USB Extender. Do not connect to a server or network.

3. Lower the ViewShare Advantage screen and note the camera location in the center of the slat bar (Figure 2).

4. Use the 6’ USB Cable to connect the Local CAT5 to USB Extender to the USB Hub.

5. Connect the Speakerphone to the Powered USB Hub.

6. Connect the USB Hub to your computer. Connect the USB Hub power supply at this time.

NOTE: The computer may recognize the USB Hub as a new component but It does not require any additional drivers. The

USB Hub does not need to be used if your computer has two open USB ports.

Video Cable to Projector

6' USB Cable

Laptop

CAT5 Connection

To Screen

120 Volt Power

Powered

USB Hub

Local CAT5 to

USB Extender

USB Cables

USB Speakerphone

120 Volt Power

9

Camera and Speakerphone Installation (continued)

Camera and Speakerphone Setup

You are now ready to run the initial camera setup. The computer will recognize the camera as a new component and load the appropriate drivers. This can take up to several minutes and you may need to follow on-screen instructions. If the computer is using Windows 7 or later version, the computer will automatically detect the camera, choose the proper drivers, and install the drivers without your input. Once the green LED on the Local

CAT5 to USB Extender is illuminated and the drivers are installed, you are ready to use the camera.

If the LED does not turn green after install, your computer may need to be restarted before the camera can be used. This could be a result of the type of operating system and other hardware/ software installed, and is not necessarily a faulty device.

1. Open Lync, Skype or other compatible video calling software.

2. Go to the options menu and select “C930e” under the video devices.

camera is selected. If the window says "No camera detected", go back to the Connections section and check each step.

3. In your software’s options menu, select “Speakerphone 410” under the audio devices.

Installation is now complete and you are now ready to use your compatible video calling software.

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CAT5 Connection

Figure 1 Figure 2

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Screen will not operate and motor does not hum.

Screen will not operate and motor does not hum.

Power at junction box.

Screen does not stop at correct position.

Noise.

NOTE: Screen will operate with a low pitched hum.

Coasting.

Fabric hangs crooked.

Cause

Incorrect line voltage.

Blown fuse.

Tripped circuit breaker.

Solution

Verify 115-125V (or 220-240V). If insufficient voltage, rewire incoming electric line.

Replace fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

No power to operating switch or junction.

Check above. Tighten all loose wire connections. Correct any improper connections.

Down Position

Check for power across black and white leads.

Up Position

Check for power across red and white leads.

Thermal overload tripped.

Broken wire in the “down” or “up” position.

Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor.

Capacitor burned out.

Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.

Check for continuity. Cut off old splice and reconnect.

Replace motor assembly. NOTE: Motor is a sealed assembly.

Replace motor assembly.

Limit switch out of adjustment.

See Screen Adjustment section.

Squeaking, rubber end plug rubbing on motor.

Grinding. Foreign object in screen rubbing on roller or fabric.

Gear noise.

Defective brake.

Screen not installed properly.

Fabric has backed up inside case.

Fabric is damaged.

Center roller in case.

Remove.

Replace motor assembly.

Replace motor assembly.

Check for level and plumb.

Adjust “down” limit switch slowly until roller is exposed and wrinkle comes out, then readjust for proper drop.

Replace fabric.

Camera Support: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/webcam-c930e-business?crid=405&osid=14&bit=64

Speakerphone Support: http://www.jabra.com/support/Jabra-SPEAK-410-MS_7410-109

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LIMITED WARRANTY – VIEWSHARE PRODUCTS

Milestone AV Technologies LLC warrants its Da-Lite branded ViewShare products to the original purchaser only, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with the following warranty term:

A period of five (5) years for the Advantage screen and related components; and

A period of three (3) years for the ViewShare camera and related components.

The foregoing warranty will commence upon the date of purchase by the original purchaser and is expressly contingent upon the products being properly operated according to Da-Lite’s instructions and not damaged due to improper handling or treatment after shipment from the factory.

This warranty does not apply to equipment showing evidence of misuse, abuse or accidental damage, or which has been tampered with or repaired by a person other than authorized Da-Lite personnel.

Da-Lite’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or to replace (at Da-Lite’s option) the defective part of the merchandise.

Returns for service should be made to your Da-Lite dealer. If it is necessary for the dealer to return the screen or part to Da-Lite, transportation expenses to and from Da-Lite are payable by the purchaser and Da-Lite is not responsible for damage in shipment. To protect yourself against damage or loss in transit, insure the product and prepay all transportation expenses.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY. Any implied warranties of fitness for use, or merchantability, that may be mandated by statute or rule of law are limited to the above warranty period. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR EXPENSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION IN OPERATION OF

EQUIPMENT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE.

In the event that there is a defect in materials or workmanship of a Da-Lite product, you may contact our Customer Care Specialists at

3100 North Detroit Street, Warsaw, IN 46582, (574) 267-8101, (800) 622-3737..

IMPORTANT: THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE VALID AND DA-LITE BRANDED PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE BOUND BY THIS

WARRANTY IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DA-LITE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

Keep your sales receipt to prove the date of purchase and your original ownership.

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