celexon DARKVISION ALR Premium Plus Contrast Screen (80") Motorised Screen

celexon DARKVISION ALR Premium Plus: maximum black level, even with ambient light in the room

The DARKVISION ALR Premium Plus is celexon's motorised tensioned screen with a genuine ALR contrast fabric and a 177 × 99 cm viewable area (80", 16:9). It is the specialist contrast screen for demanding home cinemas where maximum image depth matters: the coated DARKVISION fabric (gain 0.9) specifically reduces room reflections and stray light, delivering up to 8x better black reproduction compared with a matte white surface. Dark film scenes look more three-dimensional and keep their impact even with ambient light in the room. The DARKVISION is the further development of the previous DELUXX DARKVISION – the same ALR fabric, now in the celexon Premium Plus line. A side cable tensioning system keeps the surface flat at all times, and a quiet tubular motor extends and retracts it at the push of a button.

Key benefits at a glance

• Much deeper blacks: The coated ALR fabric keeps distracting stray light away from the image and lifts in-picture contrast well above that of a matte white fabric.
• Strong in bright rooms: Especially in living rooms with light-coloured walls and ceilings that can't be fully darkened, the image stays three-dimensional and blacks stay deep.
• Rich in detail up to 8K: The fine ALR surface texture reproduces high-resolution 4K and 8K content true to colour, with a wide viewing angle of up to 120°.
• Discreet premium housing: The slim, matte white aluminium housing in a modern square-profile design blends unobtrusively into living rooms and home cinemas.
• Premium Plus technology, all included: tensioned flatness and spiral roller, quiet tubular motor below 50 dB, plus radio and infrared remote control and USB wireless trigger as standard.

Is this screen the right choice?

• Yes, if you want the maximum black level and the greatest image depth and want ambient and stray light in the room to be actively reduced.
• Yes, if you use a long-throw projector with a lamp, LED, single or dual laser in a normal position (ceiling or shelf).
• Yes, if your home cinema or living room can't be fully darkened and you still want a high-contrast image.
• Not ideal if you use a triple laser projector: coated ALR fabrics can amplify the laser speckle of a triple laser. A diffuse grey fabric such as the celexon GREYVISION is a better fit here.
• Not suitable if your projector is a laser TV or ultra short throw model: it projects very steeply from below and needs a laser TV/CLR screen with an angle-selective microstructure.

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Picture quality: ALR high-contrast fabric with gain 0.9

The DARKVISION fabric is a genuine ALR contrast fabric (ambient light rejecting): its fine, coated surface texture directs the projector's light back towards the viewer while absorbing stray light coming from the sides and above. This keeps blacks deep even when the room is not fully darkened, and contrast increases noticeably – celexon quotes up to 8x better black reproduction compared with a matte white screen. With gain 0.9 the fabric reproduces colours neutrally and accurately, over a wide horizontal viewing angle of up to 120°.

Unlike a diffusely reflecting white or grey fabric, the DARKVISION works with a reflective coating. That is exactly its advantage when the room is not pitch dark – but it requires a normal front set-up: a classic long-throw projector, mounted on the ceiling or placed on a shelf. The fabric is not designed for the very steep projection angle of a laser TV; for that there is the CLR screen. The black masking border all round provides a clean image edge, and the black-coated back absorbs stray light from behind and keeps the image clean.

Premium Plus mechanism: permanently flat and quiet

The DARKVISION uses the high-quality chassis of the Premium Plus series. A precisely tuned tension cable system keeps the projection surface perfectly flat at all times, so the image sits evenly and flat across the whole surface, even with large diagonals. This is particularly important with a coated ALR fabric, because even small waves would otherwise be visible as differences in brightness. A helical roller ensures that the fabric rolls up without streaks: the start of the fabric sits in a recessed step instead of running over a small edge, so each further layer lies flat on top and no pressure marks form. The spring-mounted bottom bar retracts smoothly and flush into the housing, and a quiet quality tubular motor with silent soft start and stop ensures particularly smooth operation. The closed, matte white aluminium housing in a modern square design reliably protects the retracted fabric from dust and insects and blends discreetly into modern living and working environments.

Will the DARKVISION Premium Plus fit your room? Dimensions and planning

Important before you buy: a motorised screen needs more space than just the image width. The key details at a glance:

The key points for planning:

• Black top drop: With the 16:9 format, there is a black top drop of around 50 cm at the top between the screen housing and the projection surface. It lowers the image to a comfortable seated viewing height, so the image doesn't start directly below the ceiling. Allow for it when planning the mounting height; it can only be shortened by a few centimetres. Always extend the fabric fully if possible: its own weight pulls the surface flat and prevents waves.
• Seating distance: With an image width of 177 cm, a comfortable seating distance for most viewers is around 2.5–3.5 m.
• Mounting: on the wall or ceiling as required; matching mounting brackets, ceiling hangers and an adjustment tool are included. Place the brackets as close to the end caps as possible for the smoothest operation; installation by two people recommended.
• Power connection: The cable outlet is at the rear near the left end cap; plan the power supply there.
• Tip: Mark out the dimensions on the wall with masking tape beforehand – you'll see straight away whether the image size and lower image edge are right.

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Operation and control: everything included

The DARKVISION comes with complete control built in. RF and infrared receivers are built into the housing, and the matching remote controls are included. Using the supplied USB wireless trigger, the screen extends fully automatically as soon as the projector starts and retracts again after it is switched off, so one remote control is all you need. You can fine-tune the lower stop point of the screen in small steps via the remote control (up to ±15 cm) to match the image height exactly to your furniture. If you wish, you can also integrate the screen into an AV receiver, smart home or home automation system via the RJ45 interface (RS232/RS485) or potential-free contacts.

Applications

Living room home cinema with high standards: The DARKVISION plays to its strengths above all in rooms with light-coloured walls and ceilings: there, the bright surfaces reflect the projector light back onto the screen and quickly make a white fabric look washed out. The ALR fabric rejects this stray light and keeps black level and image depth at their maximum – in the typical living room home cinema that can't be completely darkened, from films and series to sport and gaming. A conventional front projector in a normal ceiling or shelf position is required.

Premium presentations in daylight: In media, conference or training rooms, too, the ALR fabric plays to its strengths where room light can't be shut out completely: presentations, videos and film material remain high in contrast and easy to read without the room having to be fully darkened; ideal for boardrooms, showrooms and prestigious meeting rooms where image quality matters.

How to keep your screen looking good for a long time

After the film, the screen retracts back into the housing, where it is protected from dust and touch. The PVC fabric surface is sensitive to temperature: do not install the screen in direct sunlight, directly in front of a window or right next to a radiator or air conditioner. After delivery, the fabric should be allowed to acclimatise for about two hours (longer after a sharp change in temperature). Clean only with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth, never with alcohol or cleaning agents.

In the box

• celexon DARKVISION ALR Premium Plus Contrast Screen 177 x 99 cm
• Radio remote control (RF) and infrared remote control (IR)
• USB wireless trigger (factory-paired)
• 2× mounting brackets for wall and ceiling, 2× eyelets for ceiling suspension
• Fixing hardware and adjustment tool (4 mm)
• Operating instructions

Shipping note: your screen is usually delivered separately by courier or, for large formats, by freight forwarder.

Have you thought of everything?

• Matching projector: you'll find the full range among our 4K projectors and home cinema projectors.
• Different size or version? You will find the complete range under celexon screens.
• Signal to the projector: the matching HDMI cable in the right length to connect the source and projector.
• Mount your projector securely: the matching projector ceiling mount holds the projector firmly in position.

Frequently asked questions about the celexon DARKVISION ALR Premium Plus

How bright should my projector be at least?
Because the ALR fabric with gain 0.9 holds back some light, your projector should have sufficient reserves – as a guide, from around 2,500 lumens, depending on the image size. Larger diagonals require correspondingly more brightness. If you want to be sure that your projector suits the desired image size, we'll be happy to work it out with you: our customer advice team can help →

Does the DARKVISION work in daylight or a bright room?
Yes, that's exactly what the ALR fabric is built for: it keeps the black level rich even when the room is bright, far better than a white fabric. It is not a substitute for complete darkening: the more you keep direct light away from the screen, the punchier the image looks. For high demands in daylight, however, the DARKVISION is exactly the right class.

Why an ALR screen instead of a white screen?
A white screen reflects all light back evenly – including stray light from light-coloured walls, ceilings and lamps, which lifts the black level and makes the image look washed out. The DARKVISION's ALR fabric, by contrast, directs the projector's light towards the viewer and rejects stray light from the sides. The result is deeper blacks and more three-dimensional contrast, especially in living rooms that can't be fully darkened.

Is the DARKVISION suitable for triple laser projectors?
Coated ALR contrast fabrics can amplify the laser speckle of a triple laser, a fine sparkle that individuals perceive differently. If you use a triple laser, the diffuse grey fabric of the celexon GREYVISION is the calmer choice. The DARKVISION shows its strengths with lamp, LED, single and dual laser projectors.

Is the celexon DARKVISION the same as the DELUXX DARKVISION?
Yes. The DELUXX Cinema series has been fully integrated into the celexon Premium Plus line – the DARKVISION continues with the same ALR fabric technology and the same specifications, now under the name celexon DARKVISION ALR Premium Plus. Quality and fabric remain unchanged.

Can I use the screen in the garden or outdoors?
No. The DARKVISION is permanently mounted, needs a power connection and is not weatherproof, so it belongs indoors. For outdoor use, an inflatable outdoor screen such as the celexon INF Professional or a portable screen is suitable.

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