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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 LIST OF MATERIALS .............................................................................................................
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Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the XL Theater by Sima Products. Please read this instruction manual carefully before installing your inflatable screen. When used properly according to this manual it will provide hours of entertainment for you and your family. General Information and Warnings • Do not over inflate. Use only the supplied air pump as directed. Never use an air compressor. • This screen is not a flotation device, do not use in any type of pool. • To a
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List of Materials: Your package should include the following materials: XL-8 8’ Inflatable Frame 8’ White PVC Screen 8’ Black Light Guard 2 8” 80 Watt Speaker (XL-SP-8) 1 Air pump w/attachments (inflator / deflator) Part # 52387 1 Repair Kit (Four 6”square reinforced patches & 4 Tubes of Glue) 1 Nylon Storage Bag 1 Clear Plastic Ground Sheet 63"x115"x0.1mm 1 Stereo RCA Cables (30’) 4 White Nylon Ropes (20') 4 Ground Stakes 52
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Unpacking the Screen 1. Remove all the items from box as shown at right. Don’t cut the boxes too deep, as this may damage the screen. (Fig. 2) Note: Keep this box in good condition, as it may be used to store the screen Fig. 2 when not in use. Inflating the Screen 1. Remove the frame from the package. Unroll the screen as shown at right. Be sure both bases are facing the correct way. (Both air valves should be facing the same direction.) (Fig. 3) 2. Plug t
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5. (Fig. 6) shows both style pumps for the XL Theater System. The top picture shows the pump included with the 8’ foot model and below it shows the pump for the 12’ model. Both style pumps are marked with an “inflation” port for blowing up the frames. 6. Attach the inflator hose to the pump inflation port marked “Inflate”. (Fig. 7) 7. Attach the other end of the AC pump hose to one of the air valves on the frame by pushing the end firmly into the inflation port. No
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5. As the frame fills with air, be sure it is clear of any nearby objects. Guide the frame up as it fills with air, helping to unfold and expand it. It should take approximately 5 minutes for the screen to inflate. (Fig. 9 - 12) Fig. 9 6. When the screen is about 80% full (frame is standing up but there is a slight dip in the top part of the frame), remove the hose from the inlet/outlet valve while the pump is still in the “on” position. (Fig. 13) (If in the “off” positio
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Screen Installation with Velcro Strips You can attach the screen to the frame using either the Velcro strips or cloth lace. The cloth lace typically gives a more professional look while the Velcro strips allow you to attach and remove the screen more quickly. Please use the following steps to attach the screen successfully using the Velcro strips. 1. Attach the Velcro strips to all the grommets on the frame as shown in figure15. 2. Unroll the white vinyl screen from the supplie
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5. Each horizontal and vertical Velcro strips in the frame will share into the same grommet in the four corners of the screen. (Fig. 17) 6. Figure 18 shows the strips in the laced position. You can see how evenly distributed the screen is against the frame. 7. At this point the frame is still 80% inflated. 8. Inflate the frame up completely to 100%. 9. Check to see where the screen needs to be tightened. The screen will Fig. 17 need adjusted to areas where less
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Lacing Up the Screen As an alternative to the Velcro Strip attachment method, the screen can be attached with Nylon Lacing. 1. Insert the lacing cord through the back of the top left Fig. 20 grommet (A1) on the frame. (Fig. 19) Fig. 19 2. Tie the cord using a secure knot. (Fig. 20) 3. Feed the cord from the back of the frame through the upper left grommet on the Fig. 21 Fig. 22 screen (S1) (Fig. 21) 4. Insert the end of the cord from S1 in
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7. Feed the cord from A2 through the back of the screen through the S2 grommet. (Fig. 25) 8. Now feed the cord back into the front of the A2 grommet . (Fig. 26) Fig. 25 Fig. 26 9. Continue working around the screen until you have laced all of the grommets. (Fig. 27) Upon completely attaching the screen, Re-connect the pump and fill the screen 100% with air. This will pull the screen tight and insure the best possible projection surface. Fig. 27 Page
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Light Guard Installation with Velcro Strips Please use the following steps to attach the light guard successfully using the Velcro strips. 1. Attach the Velcro strips to all the grommets on the frame rear of the as shown in figure 28. 2. Unroll the black vinyl light guard from the accessory box in the package. 3. Begin to lace each Velcro strip to secure the light guard to the frame by looping the Velcro through the back of the grommet in the screen, and passing the Vel
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Setting up the Inflatable Home Theater for Front and Rear Projection Projector Distance Projector Angle • Typically, set up the projector a distance (1x – 1.5x) the • Attempt to position the projector so that it is diagonal from the screen. parallel to the inflatable screen. • In general, for a 16:9 screen ratio use 1.15x the diagonal for • Care should be projector distance. For 4:3 screen use 1.25x. taken so that the projector is aligned both horizontally • Follow the proje
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Securing the Screen to the Ground Use the ground stakes & tie down ropes to secure the screen. Attach the tie down ropes to the screen using the 4 attachment points located on the upper portion of the frame. If the ground stakes are unable to be used, apply the rope ties to a secured object such as a sand bag to hold down the screen as shown below. Be sure to use an object of sufficient weight (approx. 25 lbs) to secure the screen. Make sure the weighed object does not have sharp ed
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Hooking up the Speakers to the Volume Control Box It is suggested that you place the two speakers on the ground cloth next to the base of the frame. The Volume Control Box should sit next to the DVD player. It lets you adjust the audio volume level without having to walk up to each speaker. To connect the speakers for use with your projector and DVD player use the RCA cables provided. Follow the steps and diagram below. 1. Connect the L + R audio output of your DVD player to the L + R inp
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Speaker Specifications and Drawing cations and Drawing - XL-SP-8 - XL-SP-8 Model XL-SP-8 Woofer Size 8” Wattage 80w Frequency Response 55Hz-18kHz 1 Dimensions (in.) 18.1x12.2x10.6 Weight (lbs) 19.8 lbs. 2 Microphone Input YES (1/4”) Stereo Input YES Ground Stands Included NO 3 1. MIC LEVEL – Used to adjust the volume of the microphone input. 4 2. MIC INPUT CONNECTOR – ¼” balanced Input for connecting low impedance microphones to the Low-Noise preamp. 5 3. LINE
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Screen Deflation & Repacking It is recommended to remove the screen from the frame before packing to prevent damage and creases in the screen. 1. To deflate the frame, uncap one of the air valves from either base. (Fig.30) 2. Press in on the inner check valve. After 20 seconds the seal should lock into place. This will allow you to squeeze most of the air out prior to hooking up the pump. (Fig.31) Fig. 30 Fig. 31 3. Squeeze the air out of the frame until it’s deflated
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10. Insert the frame into your Nylon storage bag. (Fig.37) 11. Then for safe storage insert the Nylon storage bag containing the frame in the shipping box. (Fig.38) Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Store in a cool dry place. Repair Kit In case the frame gets a hole or tear while in use Sima included a patch kit. Finding a leak To find any leak apply soapy water to all the seams around the screen. Once hole is located be sure to clean off the surface. Repairing a leak The
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Wrinkles & Creases in the screen 1. Remove the screen prior to deflating and roll it back onto the tube for storage. Note: Some wrinkles are normal and will not affect the viewing image. 2. Setup the screen and frame in a warm environment (Sunlight) to remove the wrinkles from the screen. The frame is deflating over time 1. Be sure to remove the air pump hose after inflating. Air can leak back through the pump if not removed. 2.
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Sima XL Theater
Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor
Projection Screen & Amplified Speakers
User Manual for Models XL-8 and XL-12
www.simaproducts.com
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