Elite Screens

Elite Screens TT100UWV-PRO 100" Tab Tension Tripod Screen

Name: Elite Screens TT100UWV-PRO 100" Tab Tension Tripod Screen
Brand: Elite Screens
SKU: TT100UWV-PRO

UHD4K

A tab-tensioned CineWhite UHD-B surface with 1.3 gain and a keystone eliminator delivers a wrinkle-free, distortion-corrected image for rental, staging, and portable ProAV deployments.

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Overview

The Elite Screens TT100UWV-PRO is a portable tripod projection screen engineered for ProAV rental and staging environments where surface flatness and reliable deployment are non-negotiable. The defining specification is its tab-tension system — tensioned side tabs pull the CineWhite UHD-B material taut across the full width of the 36 x 48-inch (4:3) viewing area, eliminating the surface waves and center sag that degrade projected image sharpness on non-tensioned portable screens. CineWhite UHD-B provides a 1.3 gain, rated for 4K Ultra HD and Active 3D, with a 180-degree viewing angle that serves wide seating distributions in conference and event environments. The auto-locking height mechanism allows fast field deployment across a range of height settings, and the integrated keystone eliminator corrects geometric projection distortion mechanically rather than via in-projector digital processing — preserving the full native resolution of the projected signal.

This screen fills the portable professional presentation role: it deploys from the included carrying bag, the black velour casing presents cleanly in corporate and staging environments, and the included Drape kit provides the floor-to-screen skirt coverage that rental clients expect in professional AV setups. Compatibility with standard, short-throw, and ultra-short-throw projectors gives production coordinators flexibility in projector selection without worrying about screen material interaction. The 4:3 aspect ratio is the native format — productions presenting 16:9 content will use a subset of the screen area, which affects image scale planning. Elite Screens manufactures to ISO 9001 standards with a 2-year warranty on new purchases (3 years for qualifying educational and non-profit institutions), and their lifetime technical support covers field troubleshooting — relevant for rental operations where post-purchase support access is a procurement factor.

Key Features

55" Diag. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. View Size: 33.1" H x 44.1" W.

Screen Material: CLR 3, Ceiling Ambient Light Rejecting (CLR/ALR) Technology Features a 170° Viewing Angle with 0.8 Gain - Exclusively for Ultra-short Throw (UST) tabletop/bottom mounted projectors – 4K/8K Ultra HD and Active 3D Ready. Rejects 90% of Overhead Light while Enhancing Contrast 75x Compared to Standard Matte White Screens.

【Ever-Amazing Visual Feast】Portable Lightweight folding-frame design for Lights-on Presentations. 75x contrast improvement over standard matte white screens in ambient light room environments.Black backing eliminates light penetration. Projector from a short distance without shadowing the picture. compatible with (UST) tabletop/bottom mounted projectors only.

Features a tab-tension system ensures a flat projection surface. Includes a tripod skirt for enhanced aesthetics. Carrying bag included for transporting and storing product.

[US Based Company Warranty] 2-Year/3-Year ENR-G Manufacturer's Warranty by Elite Screens if purchased NEW, an ISO9001 manufacturer since 2004 and Lifetime Tech Support by Email or Phone Call by Elite Screens' Professional Service Team.

Specifications

Screen Size

100-Inch Diagonal

Aspect Ratio

4:3 (multi-format compatible 16:9, 2.35:1)

Viewable Height

36 inches

Viewable Width

48 inches

Screen Material

CineWhite UHD-B

Gain

1.3

Viewing Angle

180°

Backing

Black

HD Compatibility

4K Ultra HD and Active 3D Ready

Keystone Correction

Standard keystone eliminator

Casing Type

Black velour

Warranty (New Purchase)

2-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Warranty (ENR-G Purchases)

3-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TT100UWV-PRO compatible with ultra-short-throw projectors?

Yes — the CineWhite UHD-B material is explicitly compatible with standard throw, short-throw, and ultra-short-throw projectors. The 1.3 gain and flat tensioned surface handle the steep projection angles UST units require without hotspotting or image falloff.

What is the actual viewable image size of the TT100UWV-PRO?

Despite the "100-inch" model designation, the viewable image area is 60 inches diagonal at a 4:3 aspect ratio — the listed view size is 36 inches high by 48 inches wide. The 100-inch designation appears to refer to the screen's configured tripod height or total unit measurement rather than the viewable diagonal, which is a specification to confirm carefully against your projection setup requirements before purchase.

Is CineWhite UHD-B material compatible with 4K and laser projectors?

Yes. CineWhite UHD-B is rated for 4K Ultra HD and Active 3D projection, and is compatible with standard throw, short-throw, and ultra-short-throw projectors. The 1.3 gain amplifies projected brightness moderately, and the black backing prevents light bleed-through from behind the screen. The material maintains its optical properties with both lamp-based and laser light sources.

What aspect ratios can this screen accommodate?

The native format is 4:3, but the tab-tension system and adjustable height mechanism make it multi-format compatible — you can configure it for 16:9 widescreen or 2.35:1 cinemascope presentations. The keystone eliminator helps correct image distortion when projecting from non-center angles.

How does the tab-tension system differ from a standard pull-down screen?

Standard retractable screens rely on the fabric's own tension to lie flat, which often results in waves or ripples — particularly on wider formats. The TT100UWV-PRO's tab-tension system uses tensioned side tabs that pull the surface taut horizontally, eliminating wrinkles entirely and maintaining a rigid, perfectly flat projection plane regardless of ambient temperature or humidity.

How does the tab-tension system prevent screen waves and wrinkles in a portable tripod unit?

The tab-tension system uses tensioned tabs along the side edges of the screen material, pulling it taut laterally across the full width of the viewing area. This is the critical differentiator between the TT100UWV-PRO and standard pull-up screens — without tab tension, the center of a large screen material will sag and wave, distorting the projected image. With tab tension, the surface remains flat across the full diagonal even in air-conditioned or slightly drafty environments.

What is the keystone eliminator feature and how does it work?

The keystone eliminator is a mechanical adjustment that allows the screen's vertical angle to be adjusted relative to the projector's throw angle. When a projector is positioned lower than the screen center (common with tripod screens where the projector sits on a table), the image trapezes upward — wider at the top, narrower at the bottom. The keystone eliminator corrects this distortion at the screen level, keeping the projected image geometrically rectangular without relying on the projector's digital keystone correction, which reduces native resolution.

Is the TT100UWV-PRO suitable for outdoor or high-ambient-light environments?

The 1.3 gain provides a moderate brightness boost over unity gain screens, which helps in moderately lit rooms, but this is fundamentally a controlled-environment screen. For high ambient light situations, a higher gain or ALR (Ambient Light Rejecting) material would be more appropriate.

What does the included drape kit do, and is it necessary?

The black drape kit (skirt) covers the gap between the bottom of the screen and the floor when the screen is at full height. For ProAV and rental-staging applications it gives presentations a finished, professional appearance. It's optional but consistently used in corporate and event contexts.

Is this screen appropriate for permanent installation or only portable deployment?

The TT100UWV-PRO is designed for portable deployment — the tripod base, carrying bag, and Drape kit are all indicators of a rental and staging product intended to be transported, set up, and struck repeatedly. The black velour casing and ProAV build quality make it suitable for professional portable use, but it is not engineered for permanent wall or ceiling mounting where a fixed-installation screen would be the correct product category.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

The tab-tension system produces a genuinely flat projection surface that eliminates the ripple and wave problems common on standard pull-down portable screens.
The tab-tension system maintains a flat, wave-free viewing surface across the full screen width — directly eliminating the ripple-induced image distortion that makes non-tensioned portable screens unsuitable for professional presentation environments.
CineWhite UHD-B at 1.3 gain amplifies projected brightness moderately while maintaining a wide 180-degree viewing angle — appropriate for conference room and staging environments where viewers are distributed widely across the seating area.
CineWhite UHD-B material is 4K/8K Ultra HD and Active 3D ready, keeping the screen future-proof as projector technology advances.
The auto-locking height adjustment mechanism allows fast, repeatable setup at multiple aspect ratio configurations without tools.
The keystone eliminator corrects geometric projection distortion mechanically at the screen, preserving the projector's native resolution output rather than using the digital keystone correction that reduces effective pixel count.
The carrying bag and included Drape kit (skirt) reflect rental and staging workflow design — the unit can be transported, deployed, and struck efficiently in environments where setup time is a production cost.
The black velour casing and included drape kit give it a finished, professional appearance appropriate for ProAV and rental-staging work.
Ultra-short-throw, short-throw, and standard projector compatibility means it pairs cleanly with virtually any projector in a rental inventory.
UHF/VHF antenna knockout provisions (referenced in the product family) and the ProAV-grade black velour casing reflect design consideration for broadcast and production environments where cable management and aesthetics matter alongside function.

👎 Cons

The 4:3 native format means 16:9 presentations use less of the total screen area — productions locked to widescreen delivery lose roughly a quarter of the available surface.
The "100-inch" designation is misleading relative to the 60-inch diagonal viewable image area — production planners who spec this screen expecting a 100-inch image will be caught by the specification discrepancy and need to recheck against actual throw distances and venue size requirements.
The 4:3 aspect ratio is the native format of this screen, which creates letterboxing when projecting 16:9 widescreen content — the "multi-format compatible" designation requires using only a portion of the screen surface for 16:9 content, reducing the effective image size further.
At 100 inches diagonal, the retracted unit and carrying case are bulky to transport solo — this is a two-person load-in screen for most venue setups.
The 1.3 gain material, while helpful in moderate ambient light, doesn't approach the performance of dedicated high-gain or ALR screens in bright environments.
The tripod base constrains height adjustment to the unit's built-in range — in production environments with low ceilings or elevated projection positions, the fixed height adjustment range may not accommodate every rigging scenario that a flown or wall-mounted screen would.
As a portable tripod screen, stability under air conditioning drafts or high-traffic proximate movement is dependent on the tripod base weight and footprint — in large-venue staging, this may require sandbag weighting that is not mentioned in the specification.
The tripod base, while stable on level surfaces, can shift on uneven floors — shimming or taping the feet is common practice on real venue floors.
No motorized option in this product line means manual pull-down and height adjustment every setup, which adds time on back-to-back event days.
The 2-year manufacturer warranty applies to new purchases — rental stock that changes ownership or is purchased as used/refurbished may not carry transferable warranty coverage, a relevant concern for staging companies evaluating this for fleet addition.

Elite Screens TT100UWV-PRO 100" Tab Tension Tripod Screen

Overview

Key Features

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

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