Draper Premier XL – 180", Widescreen – 101779FBU

Product Overview

The Draper Premier XL is a large-format, tab-tensioned motorized projection screen for auditoriums, all-hands rooms, and large commercial meeting spaces. This 180" diagonal model in 16:10 widescreen format is configured with the Grey XH600V high-contrast surface and a factory-installed LVC-IV low-voltage controller, making it a strong fit for a 180-inch motorized projection screen deployment in rooms with some ambient light. As a large-format tab-tensioned projection screen, it delivers a flat, wrinkle-free image with enhanced black levels. All units ship through Creation Networks at authorized-dealer pricing with Draper's manufacturer warranty.

Product Description

The Draper Premier XL 180" projection screen (Part # 101779FBU) is an electric, ceiling- or wall-mounted screen built for integrators specifying a 16:10 widescreen projection screen with high-contrast performance. The tab-tensioning system uses side tab-guide cables and a weighted bottom dowel to hold the surface flat, which is critical for image geometry across wide surfaces, and the RF-welded tabs are warranted against separation for five years. The Grey XH600V surface has a 0.6 gain and a wide viewing cone; its grey formulation enhances color contrast and black levels and allows more ambient light in the audience area than a matt white surface, though it is not an ambient-light-rejecting surface. This unit is supplied with the LVC-IV low-voltage controller, which provides a low-voltage interface for integration with commercial AV control and building-automation systems. The fabricated extruded aluminum case has a curved front and black finish and measures 6-3/4" high by 6-3/4" deep for a compact profile above the image, with a standard 12" black top drop and optional wall or ceiling mounting brackets. Pair it with a compatible unit from our commercial projectors collection and a bracket from our projector mounts and lifts collection to complete the system. Browse the full Draper projection screen lineup for alternate sizes, surfaces, and formats. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for configuration support, throw-distance planning, and lead times.

Key Features

• Tab-tensioned viewing surface — Side tab-guide cables and a weighted bottom dowel keep the surface flat for consistent image geometry across the full width.
• Grey XH600V high-contrast surface — A 0.6 gain grey surface with a wide viewing cone that enhances black levels and tolerates more ambient light than matt white.
• Factory LVC-IV low-voltage controller — Provides a low-voltage control interface for integration with commercial AV control and automation systems.
• Large-format sizing — Supports large commercial image sizes up to a 16' (488 cm) maximum image width for large venues.
• Extruded aluminum case — A fabricated aluminum case with curved front and black finish measures 6-3/4" high by 6-3/4" deep for a compact profile.
• RF-welded tabs — Radio-frequency welded tabs form a durable seal and are warranted against separation for five years.
• Wall or ceiling mounting — Optional wall or ceiling brackets support surface-mounted installation in permanent venues.
• Draper warranty through an authorized dealer — Supplied by Creation Networks with full manufacturer warranty coverage.

Typical Applications

• Auditoriums with some audience-area ambient light
• All-hands rooms and town-hall spaces in corporate facilities
• Houses of worship using front projection in large sanctuaries
• Government spaces and large commercial meeting rooms
• Multi-purpose rooms and training rooms needing a retractable large screen

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Draper, Inc. (draperinc.com). Confirm exact viewable dimensions and surface size limits with Creation Networks before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Draper Premier XL a tab-tensioned screen?

Yes. The Premier XL is a Draper Series V tab-tensioned electric screen. Side tab-guide cables and a weighted bottom dowel maintain even lateral and vertical tension, holding the surface flat for consistent image geometry on large surfaces.

What does the Grey XH600V surface offer versus matt white?

Grey XH600V is a 0.6 gain grey surface that enhances color contrast and black levels and tolerates more ambient light in the audience area than a matt white surface. It is not an ambient-light-rejecting surface, so it performs best with moderate- to high-output projectors in rooms with controlled to moderate ambient light.

What is the LVC-IV controller and what does it connect to?

This unit ships with the LVC-IV low-voltage controller, which provides a low-voltage control interface for integration with commercial AV control and building-automation systems. Ask Creation Networks about wiring and interface options for your control platform.

What projectors and mounts are compatible with the Premier XL?

It works with any commercial front projector matched to its 180" 16:10 widescreen format and your room's throw distance. Browse our commercial projectors and projector mounts and lifts, or contact us for a throw-distance calculation.

Can the Premier XL be mounted to the ceiling?

Yes. It is designed for wall or ceiling installation, and optional wall or ceiling mounting brackets provide added flexibility for surface-mounted deployments in permanent venues.

What warranty and support are included?

The Premier XL carries Draper's manufacturer warranty, including a five-year warranty against RF-welded tab separation, supplied through Creation Networks as an authorized dealer. Contact us at creationnetworks.net for pre-sale specification help and post-sale support.