I bought the "Elite Screens 120 Inch 4:3 Spectrum Electric Projector Screen , It has a very heavy smell. How long the smell will go away indoor?
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Don't leave the screen down to air out if its in a place that could be reached by kids or anyone who would mess with it. If you can safely leave it down 24 hours should be all it takes. I could not and the smell was reduced after a week of using a couple hours a day and gone after two weeks.
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I have the 16:9 screen which is mounted in a very large room. There was no appreciable odor. I went and sniffed based upon your question. There is a bit of a "new" smell, but not anything strong. My screen has been used several dozen times, already. I would suggest you open the screen fully and let it swing for a few hours. I think that is what the manufacturer recommends. Other screens I have purchased from other companies also seem to have that initial opening smell. I think if you air it out a couple of times, you will be fine.
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We vacummed out the where the housing goes. We did not notice a smell. Although when the tv is turned on , we get the notice the lamp is nearing the end of its life and needs replacing.
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I believe the progray is what you want. I have the progray and it is simply amazing! I was using blackout cloth and there is no comparison. On Carl's site he breaks down which screen is best for what situation. I am truly impressed by my selection, it is a High quality screen. Best investment I made apart from my projector. Will definitely see Carl again if the need arises. Good luck
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Timing is everything. If you have to move immediately, unplug, move, use caution to avoid the warm projector parts. Usually if I have to move or close up, I turn off the projector before I talk to anyone or start any clean up. The projector is built to withstand heavy usage. Works for me.
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Bought 110" screen, installed projector prior to installing screen, ran a test on 15ft. wall. Packed screen in my truck and return it to the store very bright and sharp.
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Thank you for contacting Active Forever. I just talked to the manufacturer and they told me that the new units can give off a slight smell because you are introducing heat to the ceramic core. The smell should go away in about a week and it is not harmful in any way. If we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact us.
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It could be the ballast board or a capacitor issue. If capacitor looks bloated, replace. Might be a good idea to take it to TV or computer type shop for quote as you already spent half the cost of a new projector, on the replacement bulb. If it costs more than $200 to fix, I'd buy a new one and get the longest warranty you can. I have had my Acer for over a year now and no issues whatsoever.
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Every type of projector come with instructions on how much hours it will last. I have used my nightly for about 2-3hrs for a given period of three months and have not had a single problem even unto this day. But I do suggest also that when using place it on a surge protector. I don't know how current fluctuate by you but it is a safe bet, than any rise or fall in electricity you can protect your investment. Hope this helps
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I've also washed mine twice, sprayed it with odoban, and sprayed it with Ozium.I bought this because a lot of the reviews mentioned that the smell /does/ go away, but so far that hasn't been my experience. I've only owned it for a few days, of course, but it still smells so strongly that I'm afraid to have it indoors, let alone put my netbook in it and carry it with me.
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Beware, use soft cloth! We just used an ex dishrag and the plastic(?) screen has lots of little scratches all over which are visible using the black light.
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Depends on the smell. If it is a plasticky smell, it is due to it being a new product, all plastics emit an odor for a short time. A week out of the box and it will be gone, even a few hours in the sun will do it. If it is a burning smell, it could be a short circuit, if so return it.
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screens go in any direction, you can take it apart can clean it with a vacuum. I wouldn't use water on it
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I have it in my bedroom and so far it gives off a chemical odor. Its been 3 days and I usually run it at night time.
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I also purchased a 100 inch motorized screen to use with it in my garage. My children and I love watching movies on it. It fills the screen with total clarity. The room however does need to be dark. Dark out curtains were the perfect remedy for pre-dusk movies.
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I've used my projector with two different screen a 106" retractable screen from monoprice, and now a home made 145" screen using Seymour AV Center Stage UF fabric. The picture has looked great on both. Monoprice is great place to get cheap manufactured screens, or you can build your own out of fabric from Seymour AV or Carl's Place (I got my velvet masking material from them).
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This will mostly be driven by 2 factors: 1. Projector you have or you are thinking of buying. 2. Your budget. I would suggest to give a call to Elite screen customer service and they can help you with this question. In most cases CineWhite 1.1 should be good enough.
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Contact Amozon and they will refund you your money. I have had issues with some of the screens I have ordered as well. Most of my bad experience with the screens come from a company out of Orange Hong Kong.