Access Sonata - Four Formats In One

24-Jan-01

So you want to have a few friends over for a pre-OscarÆ party. Youíll have some snacks, serve some drinks, then youíll show a couple of flicks - first, Porterís 1903 classic ""The Great Train Robbery,"" followed by the 1957 comedy ""The Seven Year Itch."" Thereís only one problem - ""The Great Train Robbery"" was shot in 1.33:1 (4:3), and ""The Seven Year Itch"" was a CinemaScopeÆ picture, with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1.There is no problem if you have Draper, Inc.ís Access Sonata, the projection screen that gives you the choice of four different formats in one screen.The Access Sonata is a three-piece system that installs as one unit:- An access case for ceiling recessed installation. The case is complete with a flange to trim the rough opening.- A motorized projection screen with your choice of viewing surface. - A flat black mask on a separate motorized roller converts the screen to your choice of four formats - NTSC (4:3), HDTV (16:9), widescreen (1.85:1) and CinemaScope (2.35:1).During Access Sonataís change of formats, the centerline and width of the viewing surface remain constant, while the mask and projection screen use smart motor technology to move simultaneously into their factory preset positions. A unique six-button wall switch operates the Access Sonata - select the button for the format you need, and the screen and mask move into exactly the right position. So when ""The Great Train Robbery"" is over, and itís time for the ""The Seven Year Itch,"" just hit the 2.35:1 button, and youíre in business.For additional information, visit Draperís Web site at www.draperinc.com. 

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