Da-Lite IDEA Panoramic 121" Fixed Frame Projection Screen – Interactive Dry Erase Surface

Transform your meeting room or classroom into a dynamic collaboration hub with the Da-Lite IDEA Panoramic 121" Fixed Frame Projection Screen. Designed to blend high-quality projection performance with interactive writing and magnet-enabled versatility, this screen redefines how teams brainstorm, teach, and present. The IDEA surface delivers a projection-grade image while offering touch interactivity, a magnetic whiteboard surface, and dry-erase capability—all on a single, stylish fixed-frame panel. Whether you’re presenting a slide deck, annotating diagrams in real time, or capturing ideas with dry-erase markers, this panoramic screen provides a seamless, integrated experience that keeps ideas flowing without switching devices or surfaces. Built for daily use in classrooms, conference rooms, and training facilities, the IDEA Panoramic is a forward-looking solution for teams that value collaboration, clarity, and efficiency in one durable package.

• All-in-one interactive screen: A projection-quality viewing surface that doubles as a magnetic whiteboard and dry-erase surface, enabling you to present, annotate, and capture ideas in real time without switching between devices or surfaces.
• Touch-enabled collaboration: The IDEA Panoramic surface supports multi-touch input across the entire screen, allowing participants to navigate slides, resize elements, and annotate directly with fingers or a stylus for intuitive, collaborative sessions.
• Fixed-frame, panoramic design: The 121" diagonal fixed-frame provides a broad, immersive canvas that accommodates large teams and wide project visuals while delivering a clean, contemporary aesthetic for modern spaces.
• Ultra-short throw compatibility: Optimized for ultra-short throw projectors with a 0.4:1 throw ratio, it minimizes shadows, keystone effects, and ambient light interference to deliver crisp, consistent imagery at close projection distances.
• Durable, erasable surface: The screen’s surface is designed to erase cleanly with dry-erase markers and supports magnetic accessories, making it ideal for continuous brainstorming, plan reviews, and classroom activities with quick cleanups between sessions.

Technical Details of Da-Lite IDEA Panoramic 121" Fixed Frame Projection Screen

• Screen size: 121" diagonal panoramic fixed-frame projection surface for large, immersive viewing experiences.
• Surface type: IDEA interactive dry-erase surface with projection-quality finish suitable for writing, magnetic accessories, and smooth erasing.
• Interactivity: Touch-enabled panel that supports direct interaction with digital content, annotations, and collaborative tools on the screen.
• Projection compatibility: Optimized for ultra-short throw projectors (0.4:1 throw) to reduce shadows and keystone distortion while preserving brightness and contrast.
• Maintenance characteristics: Erasable surface designed to resist ghosting and allow easy cleanup with standard dry-erase markers; magnetic compatibility enables integration with metal accessories and tools.

How to install Da-Lite IDEA Panoramic 121" Fixed Frame Projection Screen

• Prepare a sturdy mounting surface and verify your wall can support the fixed-frame assembly. Gather compatible hardware suitable for your wall type and studs.
• Attach mounting brackets to wall studs, ensuring the brackets are level and evenly spaced to support the frame’s weight and balance during installation.
• Hang the fixed-frame panel carefully, then verify alignment with respect to the projector location. Adjust for a level installation and secure all fasteners to prevent sagging over time.
• Connect the projector and power, perform initial alignment, and calibrate geometry to ensure the projected image fills the screen surface accurately from edge to edge.
• Activate the interactive features by calibrating touch coordinates and ensuring any connected devices recognize the surface. Test writing with dry-erase markers and confirm magnetic accessories attach securely.

Frequently asked questions

• What makes the IDEA Panoramic surface special? It combines a high-quality projection screen with an interactive touch surface, magnetic whiteboard capability, and dry-erase writeability in one durable panel, enabling seamless collaboration.
• Can I write on the surface with dry-erase markers? Yes. The surface is designed for dry-erase writing and easy erasing, making it ideal for quick notes, diagrams, and annotations.
• Is the surface compatible with touch input? Absolutely. The IDEA Panoramic surface supports touch interaction across the entire screen, allowing multiple users to engage with content directly on the screen.
• Which projectors work best with this screen? Ultra-short throw projectors with a 0.4:1 throw ratio are optimized for use with this screen to minimize shadows and keystone issues in smaller spaces.
• What is the screen size and orientation? The model is a 121" diagonal panoramic fixed-frame projection screen designed for wide, immersive displays in medium to large rooms.