PROMASKCURV
2 Way Curved Constant Image Height Masking System

Meet the SmX PROMASKcurv

The PROMASKcurv is the sleek 2-way curved constant image height projection screen masking system by SmX.

The PROMASKcurv starts as a native 2.40:1 viewable aspect ratio and allows you to mask your viewable projection screen down to 2.37, 2.35, 1.85, 1.78 and 1.33 or anything inbetween while maintaining a constant image height.

• Native 2.40:1 AR masks 2.37, 2.35, 1.85, 1.78 & 1.33

• Capable of up to 99 preset positions

• Built to order with the highest quality raw materials

• Silent Smart Motor Technology (SSMT)

• Acoustically treated to be rattle free and silent

• Masks centered and off-centered projected images

• Independently controlled masking panels

• Integrates with all automation systems and scalers

• IR, RF, IP, rs232 (wired or wireless) and dry contacts

• Remote off site system programmable

• Hand upholstered with our no sheen true black hole velvet

• Custom exotic wood veneers and colored velvets available

• Audio transparent masking panels match frame trim

• Accommodates all screen materials

• Ships fully or partially assembled

• 5 year warranty against manufacture defects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Available in custom curved Radii or a standard 40' curved radius in Standard Sizes up to 240" wide. Larger custom sizes available, please inquire.

 

Why a 2-way curved masking system?

With a curved native 2.40/2.35 PROMASKcurv masking system, your cinematic experience is at its climax. With the PROMASKcurv, you are not just watching a movie, you become part of the movie. The curved screen with masking immerses you even more-so into the movie unlike conventional flat fixed projection screens.

 

Most people that do a true constant image height set up use an anamorphic lens and video scaler to fill the screen. This set up allows you to get the maximum resolution out of your projector when watching 2.35:1 - 2.40 aspect ratio films by eliminating the black bars above and below the projected image.

 

By stretching/scaling the projected image, the black bars get pushed outside of the pixel panel on the projector. This allows you to gain up to 30% more resolution because your new viewable projected image is now using the full pixel panel unlike before when the black projected bars were present with 2.35/2.40 content.

 

The curve of the PROMASKcurv not only immerses you more into the movie but also corrects anamorphic lens distortion by reversing the effect of the lens. Besides correcting anamorphic distortion, the PROMASKcurv also helps direct more light back to the center of the audience and keeping reflected light off the side walls. Curved screens are used in most commercial cinemas around the world.

 

The masking panels come in play when watching movies and television that is in aspect ratios under 2.40. When watching a 2.35, 1.85, 1.78 or 1.33 projected image with a constant image height set-up, you have grey or black projected bars on the sides of the viewable screen. These annoying bars are a contrast killer and yourprojected image suffers from it.

 

The PROMASKcurv eliminates those unwanted projected grey or black bars by masking them off with our true black hole velvet masking panels. This greatly improves perceived contrast and perfectly frames your projected image immersing you into the movie.

Why is it important to mask your projected image?

Because the dark black frame and mask around your viewable screen perceives increased contrast and makes the projected image appear to float off the wall. The masks also give you a sharp black border around your projected image. The blacker the frame/mask material, the higher perceived contrast and the more pop to your projected image.

Two Independently Controlled Masks

Each masking panel in the PROMASKcurv is independently controlled. This allows the end user endless flexibility in masking. With the PROMASKcurv, you can also mask for off centered projected images with simple ease.

Other screen companies use a thin transparent lighter color material for their acoustically transparent masks. The SmX PROMASKcurv masking panels come in our special formulated acoustically transparent velvet that matches the frame of the PROMASKcurv. This match assures seamless transitions between various aspect ratios and the native viewing of your screen.

 

The acoustical transparency of our masks perform just like typical speaker grills meaning inaudible loss of attenuation throughout the audio spectrum.

 

Sleek Compact Frame Size

Other masking systems are huge and bulky robbing valuable wall space from your theater and sometimes compromising your viewable screen size due to wall space limitations.

The PROMASK masking system frame measures a sleek 4" deep by 4" wide on the top and bottom and 4" deep by 6" wide on the sides. This is more than 50% smaller then some of the masking systems currently on the market.

Trim Profiles

For your room design convenience, the PROMASKcurv is available with our contemporary flat face frame or flat flush aperture mounted frame.


Integration

All PROMASK masking systems come standard with IR, RF, IP, RS-232C, RS-485 (hard wired or wireless) and Dry Contact controllability.


Remote Control
The ProMask masking system is currently the only masking system on the market that offers Six standard aspect ratios with our hand held remote. Most other companies offer 1 to 4 aspect ratios by hand held remote.

The PROMASK hand held remote control sends both IR and RF commands simultaneously.

 

You can also choose to independently transmit IR or RF commands with our dual control remote. The IR receiver that comes with your PROMASK is capable of receiving IR signals from up to 100 feet away (direct line of sight) when used with our remote.

 

The ProMask-Curv remote control standard aspect ratio buttons are 2.35:1, 1.78:1, 1.33:1, 1.85:1, Custom Aspect Ratio and 2.40:1 Native Aspect ratio.


Other ProMask hand held remote functions include; Both Masks Simultaneously Jog Open, Both Masks Simultaneously Jog Close, Both Masks Simultaneously Jog Left, Both Masks Simultaneously Jog Right, Left Mask Jog Left, Left Mask Jog Right, Right Mask Jog Left and Right Mask Jog Right.


Automation Control
The PROMASK can also be integrated into any automation system with I/O capabilities such as Crestron, AMX, Lexicon, etc. as well as video scalers that offer external masking control. The PROMASK can also be controlled by Z-Wave

 

Wall Control
The PROMASK can also be controlled via a hard wired wall plate.


Remote Programming and Repair
A unique feature about the PROMASK is the ability to be remote programed off site via IP. If an installer runs into a problem setting up a system or a customer needs help reprogramming the system after the install, we can access and re-program the PROMASK directly from our factory without having to have the system returned to us.


Two Way Communication
Not only does the PROMASK receive commands but it also talks back to the system that sent the command to confirm execution. This works hand in hand with 2-way automation systems such as Crestron, AMX, Lexicon, etc that need to receive a confirmation after after each completed command.


Dry built and tested
Each PROMASK system is dry built, programmed and tested before it leaves our factory. We pre-program standard aspect ratios based on the system configuration or the customers request.


Presets
When using our direct remote control option, the PROMASK has up to 6 settings/stop points (including the native aspect ratio). A typical PROMASK masking system controlled by a remote control starts with a native 1.78 (16:9) aspect ratio then masks down to 2.40, 2.37, 2.35, 1.85, 1.33 (4:3) or anything else in between.


When controlled by an automation system such as Crestron, AMX, Lexicon, etc., the PROMASK has up to 99 settings/stop points and the masking options are endless.

 

Projection Screen Materials

The PROMASKcurv accommodates all our solid and audio transparent projection screen materials. The projector screen material attaches to the PROMASKcurv with a modified lace and grommet method.

 

Build Quality

SmX hand builds each PROMASK projection masking system to order right here in the USA. We start off with the highest quality smart technology electronics and bench test all parts before building your masking system. We use silent technology motors (SMT) for all our PROMASK masking systems. Our motors are silent and run 20% to 30% faster than the other masking systems currently on the market.

 

We acoustically insulate all the hollow cavities of the PROMASK frame and treat the entire masking system with our acoustic insulating and isolation techniques to make the PROMASK the quietest "rattle free" masking system available.

 

If you ever had the chance to see how bulky and noisy some of the current masking systems on the market are, you will appreciate our techniques.

 

We use linear motion techniques for our masking panels that put zero stress on the motors. These stress free techniques ensure the maximum performance life of each motor in the PROMASK. These methods also assure a lifetime of jam free use with the PROMASK.

 

Structurally engineered and insulated mask rollers assure no waves/sags in your masking panels for life.


Masking and Frame Trim

Most other screen companies use cheap black flock as the black masking trim on their frames. The PROMASK frame comes hand upholstered with our specially formulated True Black-Hole velvet to ensure a true to life black hole frame around your projection screen.

 

We don't use a regular off the shelf velvet, our velvet has no sheen to it like conventional velvets do. Not having a sheen, means not having the ability to reflect light. When you over-scan your projected image and mask it, you want to make sure the masking trim absorbs all light hitting it. The SmX true black hole velvet trim makes all the other screen companies flocked trim look grey in comparison.

In a dark room with no light hitting the trims, the following trims below look pretty close to the same. However, once light hits the trims below, the leading screen companies black flock turns grey while our true black hole velvet stays black. Remember, you want the blackest possible masking around your projected image to improve perceived contrast.

The following comparison picture was shot with a camera and flash. The SmX true black-hole velvet (on the left side) and the leading screen companies black flock trim (on the right side) were side by side when the picture was shot.

 

SMX TRUE BLACK
VELVET TRIM 		LEADING SCREEN COMPANY
BLACK FLOCK TRIM

 

Notice how the leading screen companies flock trim reflects all the light from the camera flash and turns it grey, however the SmX true velvet trim absorbs all the light from the camera flash due to it's lack of sheen.

Do you want a grey trimmed frame around your screen or a true black one? Besides our true black hole velvet, SmX also offers exotic wood veneered finished frames as well as other colored velvets.

 

Sizing

Our PROMASK masking systems range in sizes from 80" wide up to 20' wide. Since every PROMASK is custom made to order, custom sizes and configurations are quickly and easily produced.


For the complete specifications on sizes and radii, please download the PROMASKcurv Spec Sheet CLICK HERE

Assembly and Installation

The PROMASK masking system can ship fully assembled or partially assembled. The PROMASK comes with everything necessary to make assembly and installation an ease.

 

Since the PROMASK ships pre-programmed, the fully assembled PROMASK systems are all pretty much Plug and Play. For installation, you need a 110v outlet (US) or hard wired and a Cat5 cable if you plan on using an automation system such as Crestron, AMX, etc.

 

5 Year Warranty

The SmX PROMASK masking system is backed with a 5 year warranty against manufacturer defects.

Real Testimonials

Here at SmX we listen to what real people like yourself are saying about our products on public forums. There are many forums/message boards in many languages discussing the greatness of the SmX products. A simple Google search using "smxscreen" should bring up many results.

There is currently an official SmX Screen thread at the worlds biggest A/V website/forum called AVS. To read what real live people just like yourself are saying about our products, CLICK HERE.

Pricing / Availability

For questions on pricing, please EMAIL US or call us toll free at (888) 810-6906

 

From SmX to You

 

SmX boasts impeccable hand made craftsmanship using only the highest quality raw materials. Your SmX PROMASK will come nothing short of pure perfection and we live by this commitment. SmX understands one of the most important pieces in your theater is the projection screen and rest assure your SmX screen will be a priceless showpiece of your theater.

 

Projectors and video sources are always upgraded, but a good high quality projection screen will last you a lifetime. Your one time investment in your SmX projector screen will outlive the surrounding technology in your theater. You owe yourself the best in life, investing in an SmX projection screen will assure you made the best possible decision.


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