The Access Concept - Case Now/Screen Later

The Access Series is the original “case now/screen later” screen. A Draper innovation, the essence of the Access concept is a ceiling-recessed, extruded-aluminum headbox designed to be installed during construction of a facility. The screen itself (viewing surface attached to a roller) can either be furnished with the headbox or at any time thereafter.

The Access Series is Draper’s thoughtful solution to the problems that have plagued projection screen buyers for years. Incorrect size of screen or aspect ratio, choice of surface and job site damage during construction—all can be avoided with the Access. The screen itself installs in minutes, and the only tool you need is a hex key.

The Access Screen Series is our most popular family of motorized screens. We’ve shortened the height of the case and redesigned the hanging brackets—making it easier to put the projection screen in just the right place.

Access Case

Easy Installation—Easy Access
It’s easy to see why the Access is so popular. Designed with solutions in mind, the case features include:

Redesigned hanging brackets that slide in channels on top of the case. Allows unlimited adjustment to avoid interference with structures above the ceiling. See #1 on photo
A pre-wired junction box inside left end (of audience side) and a pre-drilled cable exit hole on top. Cable leads are approximately 12". See #2 on photo
Redesigned case with a 2" reduction in overall height. White flange around the perimeter of the case supports ceiling tile or trims out rough ceiling opening. See #3 on photo
“Pin connector” electrical connection of screen to internal junction box eliminates the need for tools. See #4 on photo
Bottom panel of the case forms a slot for fabric passage and is removable without tools for installation or replacement of screen. See #5 on photo

The screen (motor-in-roller with fabric attached) comes with easy-to-install latching brackets. Latching brackets slide along a track inside the top of the case, so the case can accommodate different sizes of screens. A large case allows for maximum flexibility.

The Access case may be ordered in advance of the screen or alone. The installation of a ceiling-recessed projection screen in the aftermarket may cost more than the screen itself, so a pre-installed ceiling-recessed housing adds real value. You can select, order and install the desired Access Series screen at any later date.


The Access case is available to use with the Access/Series E, Access/Series M, Access/Series M with AutoReturn, Access/Series V, Access MultiView/Series E, and Access MultiView/Series V projection screens.
U. S. Patents 6,137,629; 6,421,175; 6,532,109; 6,816,308 and other patents pending.