Projection Screen Tab Tension 100″

Projection Screen Tab Tension 100″ – Perfect Flatness for Perfect Images

The Tab Tension 100-inch Motorised Projection Screen is engineered for home cinema enthusiasts and professional AV installers who demand a perfectly flat, wrinkle-free projection surface in every installation. The tab-tension system – the defining feature of this screen – uses a series of tensioning tabs and cables along both vertical edges of the screen to maintain constant, even tension across the entire projection surface, eliminating the edge curl, billowing, and surface irregularities that plague conventional roller screens.

Understanding Tab Tension Technology

In a conventional motorised screen, the weight of the fabric alone is relied upon to keep the surface flat during projection. This works adequately for smaller screen sizes, but as screen width increases, the fabric’s tendency to curl at the edges, bow in the middle, and billow in air currents becomes increasingly problematic. A 100-inch screen with poor surface flatness will produce a visibly distorted image, with straight lines appearing curved and the focal plane varying across the screen – defeating the purpose of a high-quality projector.

The tab-tension system solves this problem permanently. Tabs sewn along both edges of the screen fabric are connected to tensioning cables that run parallel to the edges within the screen case. As the screen unrolls, these cables apply constant, even lateral tension, pulling the fabric flat across its full width and height. The result is a surface as flat and taut as a drumskin – ideal for the critical projection of 4K, 1080p, and even 8K content where surface geometry is as important as screen gain.

High-Gain Projection Surface

The screen material is engineered for maximum image quality. A carefully calibrated gain value ensures that light from the projector is reflected efficiently back to the viewing audience, maximising perceived brightness without creating a hotspot effect in the centre of the image. The surface is optimised for grey or white projection, providing excellent contrast ratio performance and accurate colour reproduction across the entire screen area. Ambient light rejection characteristics make the screen suitable for use in rooms with moderate ambient light levels.

Whisper-Quiet Motorised Operation

The built-in motor deploys and retracts the screen with smooth, quiet, professional-grade operation. A radio frequency remote control or wall switch input allows deployment from anywhere in the room without line-of-sight requirements. The motor includes limit switches that automatically stop the screen at precisely the same position every time – full down for projection and full up for storage – ensuring consistent framing without manual adjustment.

Seamless Integration with AV Control Systems

The screen includes 12V trigger input for automatic deployment and retraction when the projector is switched on or off. This allows the screen to be integrated into a complete home cinema control system – a single button press on your universal remote or control panel deploys the screen, lowers the lights, and starts your projector in a coordinated, fully automated sequence.

Clean Installation with Recessed Mounting

The screen’s slim, flat-profile case is designed for either surface-mounting to a wall or ceiling, or recessing into a ceiling cavity for a completely concealed installation. Recessed installation leaves only the screen surface visible when deployed, with no visible hardware – the professional standard for luxury home cinema rooms and corporate boardrooms alike.

Technical Specifications

Experience perfectly flat, cinema-quality projection with the Tab Tension 100″ Screen – order now from Pro Audio Video and complete your home cinema installation.