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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Projector or LCD HDTV? for games,monitor,television UNDER:$400?

kodeine

I am wondering if i should get a LCD HDTV or a Projector non HD since there too expensive.
BUDGET:under $400

I would get the LCD off of Craigslist,amazon,or a local chainstore. Most likely off of amazon or craigslist

And the Projector off Craigslist or Ebay.

I would be useing One of the 2 depending on what i get for Computer games and Internet,Xbox 360,and as a TV that I would use often everyday. Lets say 12 hours a day to be on the safe side. I think the only things that i would use the HD for is My XBOX 360 or PS3 and Maybe my computer if i get a new VIDEO CARD

I would like to know the PROS VS CONS on haveing a LCD HDTV VS a REGULER PROJECTOR (no HD). Assume i would be getting both of them used.

What should i loook for in a used projector? are they are to repair the projector? Should i get some paint or a screen. I heard there is paint that i could paint on the wall that is better then a screen?

Answer
get a 32 inch samsung LCD or Panasonic LCD both 1080p you wont be dissapointed but idk i tried my ps3 on my friends Sony Bravia 1080p 32 inch and only 300 bucks in best buy and it looked amazing

home theatre projector-whats the deal????

alkjdfajk

whats the big difference between a 20000 dollar projector and a 400 dollar projector is it that noticeable? and also I see a lot of LCD projectors on ebay for under 400 dollars is this for real?? i mean why wouldn't everyone buy that which can project a 100 in screen instead of an expensive lcd tv thats 26 in for the same price???? whats the catch??

Answer
A more expensive projector will get you improved resolution, brightness, contrast, sharpness and color accuracy. Cheaper projectors selling on ebay for $400 are typically business projectors and/or earlier home theater projectors with poor contrast. Addionally, bulb costs on those earlier projectors can be exceedingly high, more than the cost of a new, higher quality projector.

A business projector usually does not make a good home theater projector, for a few reasons:

1. It's designed to be used in a room that's not necessarily dark. This means it will have high brightness, but probably not a lot of contrast. This makes for a washed out picture.
2. It will not have as good quality scaler as a HT projector, since it's meant primarily to use with computers, which dont' need scalers (a scaler, which is built into all modern digital projectors, matches the resolution of the video signal with the native resolution of the projector).
3. They usually have 1024x768 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio. For home theater you'd want at least 1280x720 (720p) with a 16:9 aspect ratio to match HD TV.

You can get a decent 720p home theater projector for under $1,000. 1080p projectors can be had for well under $2,000. Do some research online, and don't jump on a cheap projector because it sounds like a good deal. You'll more than likely be sorry.

Where can i buy a cheap projector(quality doesn't matter)?

Leonardo

Where can i get the cheapest one,It doesnt matter how bad the quality is

Answer
Are you sure you don't care about the quality?

Bed Bath & Beyond sells some no-name projector for $30 or so.

However the website user reviews indicate it's powered by a lawnmower engine and a low powered flashlight bulb as the picture was so dark, that even in a completely dark room it was unwatchable, and the projector's fan was so loud they thought it was preparing to taxi for take off.

But you said you didn't care about the quality...

Good Quality Projector?

John

Hi I want to buy a new projector but i need good quality. I want something that still looks good if the lights are on and pronounces colors and images very good. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Answer
This one is the best projector.

HDMI Video Theater Projector for Wii, ps3, Xbox, DVD, Notebook
Technical Details
- Support 1080P/1080i/720P signals, Native Resolution 800*480;
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 and 16:9 adjustable;
- Input jacks: HDMI, Component Video, VGA, AUDIO, TV(analog), Compatible with DVI;
- All in one projector! Can be used with TV, Sky, X-box, X-box 360, PS2, PS3, Wii, PC, - Laptop, Satellite/Cable;
- Lamp life is 6000 hours on average;

is the Brovista pocket projector worth the money?

Hunter

im looking into the miniature pocket projectors as a substitute for a dorm tv and was wondering if the Brovista Pico project (ebay: $150) was a good choice for the price. my spending limit is around $180 but i am new to these mini projectors and would like a review or something.

Answer
pocket projectors are all around not worth the money, with their limited resolution (pixels and color) and limited quality when sized up your better off buying a monitor or small TV.

HD Projector or HDTV?

Jonathan B

I'm in the process of redoing my basement and we're converting it into a home theater.. the one thing im stuck on is if i should get a projector or a tv.

i will be using it to play a lot of video games (xbox 360) and watching movies, so i need something that will have no delay for the video games.

Light willl not be a problem as it's in the basement and the lights will have a dimmer regardless.

Please leave answers with reasons and suggestions!
thanks!

Answer
Projectors are ideal for dedicated rooms especially when the ambient light can be completely controlled. The primary reason of course is image size, with a projection system you can easily have a 100" screen or larger whereas with an HDTV this would be far more difficult and expensive.

Projector Central is a great resource for information on projectors... http://www.projectorcentral.com/home-theater-multimedia-projectors.htm

Personally I like JVC but there are a number of less expensive 1080p projectors that provide great picture quality for the money.

By doing some of this yourself you can save money in some areas. The screen for example is quite easy to DIY using bulk DaLite screen material. http://store.cousinsvideo.com/cut-to-size.html For my DIY screen http://www.mfk-projects.com/theatre_screen.htm I used a 1.3 gain material. http://store.cousinsvideo.com/81323.html This is a good general purpose material with a good balance between gain and viewing angle. You may want to make some drawings of your room including seating positions and the screen so you can determine the required viewing angle for your screen. You will need to know this to choose the right material. To give you an idea, my screen would have cost around $4000 to buy but cost only a little over $500 to DIY.

Choosing colors for the room is critical. My theaters original colors sucked! I chose what appeared to be a nice red and blue based on the color cards in the store but this was a major mistake. Ideally the walls should be flat black but that gives too much literal meaning to the term, "man cave". You don't want the room to be a cave, you do want to be able to illuminate it when not watching a movie. I found a very flat "River Rock" neutral gray by Ralph Lauren at Home Depot. Above the chair rail I used this and it works great! Not too much light absorbed with lights on and virtually no reflection of the projector light. Below the chair rail I used a very dark blue just to give it some contrast. The ceiling is now flat black. Originally the ceiling was medium gray and that just didn't work out at all. Way to much stray light reflected back onto the screen washing out colors and blacks. Definitely flat black for the ceiling. With canned lights in the ceiling you can't even see the ceiling with the lights on, it's like looking into a void. My theatre is still in the works but you can see the progress here. http://www.mfk-projects.com/home_theatre.htm You can see the difference between the new color scheme and the original. The original colors just really sucked, I was embarrassed to direct anyone to my web site!

You probably also want to consider room acoustic treatment. To be done right it needs to be done professionally and it needs to use a balance of diffraction and absorption. Too many DIY'ers just throw up absorption panels everywhere making the room too dead. You will get some absorption from seating, people etc but a little absorption on the walls here and there even if randomly placed will likely be better than nothing. Eliminating first reflections can be done using a mirror to determine absorption panel location. Sit in your primary seat and put absorption any place along the wall where you would be able to see a speaker in a mirror held up at the location by a helper.

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Question on native resolution of DLP projectors...?

Genesis Cl

If a DLP projectors native output is 1300x1280 would it make a 1080 or even 480p image sharper then if it was on a projector with those specific outputs of resolution? I am thinking the more numbers of resolution the cleaner and sharper the image but it's still only gonna be as sharp as it's source, so it may not be needed for all those extra pixels.

Answer
A DLP projector of the resolution you specified is not a 1080p/i projector.

The max resolution it is capable of displaying in its entirety is 720p. The 720p resolution is 1280 x 720. Obviously, that projector can easily meet that resolution.

However, 1080i/p is 1920 x 1080. Your projector can not display this resolution fully and therefore is not capable of DISPLAYING 1080i or p. What will happen instead is the projector will accept incoming 1080i and sometimes p signals and scale them to the native resolution of the projector.

This brings us to your question. The higher resolution will help display 1080i/p sources closer to their intended resolution. It won't be full 1080 resolution but the extra lines of resolution do make for less interpolation needed.

When it comes to 720p sources, the extra pixels really don't help too much. Your projector will do its best converting to the native resolution but it won't net a noticeable increase in picture quality. The goal is to scale the image without creating noticeable anomalies such as "jaggies" in diagonal lines. Most projectors will do this decently enough.

DLP Projector color wheel malfunction?

chris m

:UPDATE:
I sent the projector to Optoma under warranty. I haven't been given a specific issue yet, however I did find out that it could be the electronics degrading due to overheating or the color wheel mechanism could be bad. There is a little wheel with Red Green Blue colors that spins in front of the lamp creating colors. It could be out of sync. Optoma told me that the projector can be sent to them for a cleaning every couple months for free, if under warranty.

ORIGINAL Q:
I have an Optoma 739 with about 800 hours on the first lamp. Recently after about 1hour of operation the image color begins to flicker and the image turns green. The projector is used in a smoking environment. What happened to the color wheel ; if it is that? And how can I prevent this in the future?

Answer
Projectors are not designed for smoking environments. I am quite surprised that Optoma is honoring yoru warranty. Most companies void the warranty, as they have "smoking" in the warranty statement.

The nicotine residue is sticky, which can clog the vents, filters, attract dust. This can cause the wheel to slow down. If the wheel slow down, that is one cause of the wheel going out of sync.

If you want projectors to work in a smoking environment, you need an enclosed box around it that can clean the air that is going in the projector.

I use to write repair manuals for projectors. The wheel out of sync would not cause the image to turn green, unless the wheel actually got stuck on green. A green image usually means there is an issue with the mainboard, which contains the video processor and controls the color wheel.

I would seriously suggest switching to an LCD projector. LCD projectors do not have any moving parts besides a fan.

How are original Kodak Stereo Transparancies viewed, what model/# projector?

loverboy

need to get the correct projector for an upcoming 50th wedding anniversary for parents' wedding slides. they were taken in 1957. please help. all i have is the individual viewer, and need a projector for the party.
where can i find it, or rent one?

Answer
You could look on eBay. There is a stereo projector on there now (expiring July 2) with a current bid of $26 (US). I don't know if this "Vivid 3D" projector will handle the Kodak slides you have.

You would also need polarized viewing glasses for each person, for which you could expect to pay between $1.25 and $10 depending on what quality you want. You can use Google to find a source.

I suspect that your idea may not be feasible, but perhaps you have the budget and the time to pursue it.

Edit ... I forgot that for best results, you would need to use a special (often "silver") projection screen. Regular screens are likely to scatter the reflected light and spoil the 3D effect. And when shopping for glasses, avoid the ones with circular polarization: look for "linear".

Good luck!

when was kodak carousel invented?

larry j

Answer
The Kodak Carousel Slide Projector was invented in 1961, and held eighty (80) 35mm slides.

DLP vs LCoS Projectors?

6am

Need some light to be shined on, this is the first time I have ever worked with projectors. I've come down to two great projectors, but both come with different technology: DLP and LCoS.

This is my scenario... I need the technology that will give me the brightest and sharpest picture for a large room (ie. conference rooms).

What is some pro's and con's for each technology, and which is best suitable for my situation?

MANY thanks in advance, I really appreciate it!

Answer
DLP (Digital Light Processing) and LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) are two popular, but as you recognize, quite different technologies for projectors. The third is LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). LCoS is best considered a special case of LCD with some distinct advantages.

I've included some links for further info, but basically the pros and cons of DLP, LCD and LCoS are as follows:

DLP can be made with a single or three DLP chip design (e.g. SIM2, Marantz). The single chip design (e.g. Optoma, Mitsubishi) is much less expensive ($1-3000 vs $10,000+). The single chip designs use a rotating wheel with various coloured transparent sections to generate a colour image. Modern DLP projectors have colour wheels that turn at what is called "5X" or more. Slower wheels can lead to "rainbow effect" (a visual disturbance) in susceptible viewers. Traditionally DLP projectors are known for their deep blacks and good dynamic range (although the advent of dynamic iris technology has led to LCD projectors exhibiting essentially equivalent results). Single ship DLP projectors are often less expensive than LCD and LCoS projectors partially because the latter require three panels not one, but also because the zoom range of the lens are (often) less and the projectors (often) lack vertical and horizontal offset capability (increases mounting flexibility).

LCD projectors (e.g. Panasonic, Sanyo, Epson) use three LCD panels (one for each colour) and therefore have no colour wheel. On the other hand, LCD projectors are less capable of extreme black (meaning slightly less "punch" to the image), a more visible pixel structure (called "screen door effect" and meaning you need to sit slightly further back to not see pixels), and more tendency to smearing with fast action.

LCoS projectors (e.g. JVC, Sony, Canon) are a variation on LCD technology (See links), with the primary benefit being no "screen door effect", excellent colour, but (as with LCD) risk of slow screen response and weaker black perfomance. That said a JVC LCoS projector is currently rated by several reviewers as the best under $10,000 projector.

I hasten to add that all pros and cons are "in general" since there are examples of specific models in each class that have overcome the "traditional" disadvantages of the technology. Therefore, your choice really shouldn't be based on the underlying technology, but on performance.

Since all projectors differ in their specific strengths and weaknesses and each fits certain needs better than others I strongly suggest defining your needs (e.g. room size, screen size, light conditions, type of programming, budget) and finding projectors that best meet these needs. The last two links provide a wealth of information to help.

Has anyone ever used Volare HD 20k projectors?

Jay

I am thinking about buying one, yet there are absolutely no reviews that I can find and every single one for sale on eBay or otherwise claims that they are brand new. It just seems too good to be true.

Answer
It is too good to be true.... and that's not a good thing.

Some of the worst I have seen are cobbled together in Chinese factories from parts that aren't normally used for projectors. The picture is made by shining a light through a 5" LCD TFT screen that would normally be used as an in-car headrest display. The light comes from the sort of lamp fitted to an outdoor security light. It's hardly the pinnacle of video projector technology.

The Volare HD 20K claims to be a "professional home theater projector" with an RRP of $4,995 and 20,000 lumen (extremely bright) light output. There's no way on Gods green earth and never in a million years it can live up to those claims. I could go in to technical details about why their claims are bogus. But instead I'll just say that as someone who has been selling and installing projectors for almost 25 years my advice to you is to leave the Volare alone. It's a real lemon.

If you want a laugh though go have a read of their user manual for this supposedly $5000 projector..... Page one gives us "Installlation" spelled with 3 L's and the hits just keep on coming.

http://volarevideo.com/hd-20k.html

If you want a decent proper home cinema projector then had a look at the Optoma HD66 or the Optoma GT750 if you're more in to gaming general TV/sports viewing.

Which Type of Projector should I buy with my Xbox 360 ( for Gaming)?

Mr. French

Should I get a Projector? or a 50" Inch TV for 1000? need a little help with the breakdown between projectors and Television. A Detailed explanation will be needed.

What is the BEST projector for playing xbox 360 games on that is UNDER $300?

StrangeQue

I am going to be playing games like COD Black Ops II and Assassin's Creed II on it.

Answer
Under $300? Forget about projectors. The only ones that cheap are going to be low resolution, high lag, and generally crap for gaming.

when i buy an hd projector what kind of specs do i look for?

Diabs

there are 200 dollar projector and then there are 5000 dollar projector...so what should i look into when i buy one?

Answer
You underestimate. Projectors go to well over $50,000. But I get your point. In general you won't get a reasonable projector for HT use for under $500-$600 and $1000 is a better bet. On the other hand there is little need to look beyond $3000. As with most things beyond that small performance gains cost $$$.

See the link for a good starting place. Read the various articles and then think about what you need/want. Every projector is a bit different in terms of specs, strengths and weaknesses and each represents a different benefit-cost point. You can reduce the choices quickly if you know, for example, what light conditions you intend, room size and height, where you want to put the projector (e.g. rear shelf, ceiling) and whether it will be a fixed installation or not.

I spent over 6 months reading about projectors and reviews of specific models before buying my first projector, and it was time well spent.

In general you want the highest resolution you can afford, but you also want adequate brightness (1000-1500 lumens is fine for HT use), contrast ratio (although specs on this are very misleading, so are a guide at best), excellent colour accuracy, and good flexibility to calibrate the image. Features like zoom lens range and lens offset are important for initial setup but usually add cost without impacting performance.

Finally, consider warranty period and cost of replacement lamps. A 2-3 yr warranty and a $250 lamp price can be very attractive relative to 1year and $700!

Good luck.

Are NEC projectors good?

Arcane

I am going to buy an NEC projector. It has 2600 lumens, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 3500 hours of lamp life (5000 in eco mode). It comes with a remote, lens cap, manuals, power cables. The projector is on sell for $300. It is usually $400. Is that a bad deal? <(>.<)>

Answer
NEC is a name brand for business projectors. You don't say what resolution it is, but if it's 800x600 or better $300 is a pretty fair price. See the link for list of NEC projectors on a site with lot's of reviews and information. You can see how your proposed model stacks up.

Friday, February 21, 2014

LCD vs DLP home theater projectors?

john smith

I am looking for a new projector for my home and I was wondering what the pros and cons of LCD and DLP projectors were. The projector would be in a room with windows so there would be ambient light conditions during the day in case this affects the decision on which type of projector to get.

Answer
Lance gave you info on HDTVs ... not projectors.

DLP and LCD projectors are two of three common technologies (The third is LCoS ... a variation on LCD). At one time DLP was considered to provide better contrast ratio than LCD, but to be more prone to causing visual field issues (so called "rainbow effect" .. caused by the relatively slowly spinning color wheel used in DLP projectors) in susceptible viewers. While LCD projectors were more prone to "screen door effect" ... visible lines between individual pixels (LCoS's big advantage was the absence of "screen door effect").

In modern projectors there is no longer an automatic superiority by DLP projectors re contrast, "rainbow effect" is no longer a concern (due to higher color wheel rate) and with 1080p projectors fairly common, screen door is no longer a significant issue.

While not universally true, LCD projectors tend to have greater mounting flexibility (due to lens offset and greater zoom lens capability) than most DLP projectors, but due to the three LCD panels required are more expensive and more prone to degradation of the LCD panels with time.

That all said, I'd suggest considering the specs and features on the models in your budget range as being more important than whether the projector is based on DLP or LCD (or LCoS) technology.

See the links for good sources of info, reviews and recommendations.

What is the cheapest DLP projector that does 1080i native?

8989

Answer
First, DLP projectors will display 1080p, not 1080i. Fixed-pixel displays are not interlaced. There are no TRUE 1080p DLP projectors yet available in the consumer price range. The 1920x1080 DLP chips are still very expensive. You will find 1080p DLP rear-projector units advertised, but these achieve that resolution by a technique called "wobulation" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wobulation); the DLP panel is 960x540, but the image is shifted rapidly to give the effect of double the number of pixel in each direction. Because the pixels overlap, the image is softer than true 1080p (although some people like that: pixels are invisible and the image more "film-like"). You can get consumer-level true 1080p in LCOS projectors, specifically the Sony SXRD (recomended) and JVC D-ILA.

What is, for the money, the best home movie projector?

Chesterkat

I'm getting a new apartment and I want a projector with the same quality as a tv.

Answer
Bar none the following projectors â all âFull-HDâ, native 1080p designs â currently offer the best performance and value for the money.

JVC DLA-RS1 or DLA-HD1 D-ILA Home Theater Projectors (1920Ã1080)
http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?productId=PRD4207000&pathId=140
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?model_id=MDL101681

Sony VPL-VW50 âPearlâ SXRD Home Theater Projector (1920Ã1080)
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=VPLVW50
CNET Review - Sony VPL-VW50
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_VPL_VW50/4505-3180_7-32069200.html

Panasonic PT-AE1000U Home Theater Projector (1920Ã1080)
http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?displayTab=O&storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=102052

Mitsubishi HC5000(BL) LCD Projector
http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com/products/projectors/HC5000BL.html
Product Review - Mitsubishi HC5000 LCD Projector
http://www.hdtvexpert.com/pages_b/hc5000.html
Mitsubishi HC5000 HC5000BL Projector Review
http://www.projectorreviews.com/Manufacturers/mitsubishi/HC5000BL/index.asp
Ultimate AV Review - Mitsubishi HC5000 LCD Projector
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/videoprojectors/107mits5000/

Of the current crop of ALL high definition projectors the Sony VPL-VW50 âPearlâ SXRD, the Panasonic PT-AE1000U, and the Mitsubishi HC5000 home theater projectors are arguably three of the best buys at the present time, selling for discounted prices of approximately $4300, $4000 and $4500 respectively. Even at the MSRP of $6300 the JVC DLA-RS1 or DLA-HD1 D-ILA Home Theater Projectors are a bargain for the level of performance they provide.

Projectors and apartments are a fairly unusual combination due to a variety of viewing room constraints associated with apartments. Nevertheless the best choice, especially for apartment use, will be a âFull-HDâ, native1080p projector with the goal of viewing as much source material as possible in the form of 1080p video; 720p being the next best choice. If you'll be viewing a lot of 480-line video source material (DVD-Video, SDTV, etc.,) you will need to make sure you're using equipment that can effectively upscale 480-line video source material to not less than the native resolution of your projector, preferably 720 pixels or greater.

When shopping for a projector I highly recommend that you carefully audition each projector using ALL of the video sources similar to what you will regularly be using, particularly if you will be watching predominantly non-HD video.

You will also need to take into consideration the cost of purchasing a quality projection screen from a company such as Stewart Filmscreen, Da-Lite, Draper, or DNP. For an apartment I would recommend a (16:9) screen no larger than 82-inches (diag.) with a gain no higher than 1.3; if you feel you need a screen with more gain then there may be too much ambient light and you would be better off choosing an alternative to a front projector. Of all the current display technologies front projectors are the most demanding of the viewing environment.

Last but not least you will also need to consider the proper viewing distance(s) for the type of source material you will be viewing. (For more info on proper viewing distances please read my replies from the Yahoo! Answers links below.) If you sit too close you will be constantly distracted by visible picture structure such as individual scan lines or pixels in the video image. Generally the higher the resolution the closer you will be able to sit to the screen before picture structure will become a serious problem.
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Update 2007-04-22
In June of this year Sony plans to release two new 1280Ã720, 3LCD-based, video projectors: the BRAVIA VPL-AW15 and VPL-AW10. The 3LCD equipped BRAVIA VPL-AW15, featuring "auto iris mode" and lens shift along with an estimated retail price of $1,300, may provide consumers an unprecedented price-to-performance ratio in the 1280Ã720 projector range.

http://www.twice.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6431891
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Should I buy a 1080p video projector or 720p one?

seeker

Answer
Considering that you can get a decent 1080P projector for around $3000 to $8000-I recommend that you get the 1080P projector.

The models and maker that I recommend would be:

Epson 1080P
Epson 1080P Pro Cinema
JVC RS1U

You can see the specs on these products at:

www.epson.ca
www.jvc.ca

Just search for them. Now if you are tight on the budget you might consider buying the 720P projectors. There is nothing wrong with the 720p projectors. Your still can see decent pictures with these. Epson should have some models like the Powerlite 810 for this application. The price difference is not that significant. You might as well save up and gurantee in 3 months the price will be reduced again.

projector screen size question?

kyle

ok so i want to make a projector home theater. my question is how big of a screen should i get. like L x W. the distance from the projector will be roughly 10-10 1/2 feet and this is the projector i want.

http://www.digitalgalaxy.com.cn/e_80i_02.html
if you look guys its also the higher res not just the 640x480

Answer
First, save your money. That projector is a 640x480 resolution (roughly half the resolution of a low end high definition projector) and the native format looks like it's 4:3 (~square). This means you will be watching a low resolution screen, and when you want to watch something in widescreen, it will likely reduce your resolution even further in order to achieve the correct wide format.
Next, your throw distance is fine at ~10 feet, but with a projector you want to balance room light with screen size. The larger the projected screen, the darker the room has to be. If you want a 100" screen, you will need to be TOTALLY BLACK because this projector doesn't have a lot of brightness, but at the recommended 72", you can have some ambient light in the room, it will just wash out the picture.
Once you've determined screen size, and controlled ambient light, you will have to continually recalibrate your projector (correct brightness and color) because as the bulb ages, it's color and brightness output will vary, and negatively impact your watching experience, and you should look at the cost of replacing the bulb as you'll be doing it every ~2000 hours (or less!)
I generally don't recommend projectors for amateur home theater hobbyists because of all the sacrifices and additional investments that are generally required for the projector to function properly. If you want to do it right, expect to pay no less than $5-7000 dollars for projector and room modification to make the experience worthwhile.
Buy a direct view screen unless you have a dedicated room you can make into a home theater, with controlled lighting, a dedicated audio system (the speakers in the projector will be terrible!) and the capability to run wires through the walls and ceiling to make for a clean install.

*Edit*
As mentioned below, the projector scales resolutions down. It is native at 640x480 and that's all it will ever be able to show. It can take in any resolution, but isn't capable of actually SHOWING those resolutions, it just removes information (detail) from the image until it can display whatever is left. This is not an investment I would recommend making, you will be sharply disappointed. Beyond the low resolution, it's a fair bet that the lens is very low quality (poor focus edge to edge, poor detail) the fan is likely very loud (interrupts your movie experience) and as mentioned above, if you plan on using the internal speaker... good luck. It will sound terrible and have zero bass capability.
IF all you ever plan to do is watch standard DVD's or play video games, this unit might function minimally to suit your needs, but it is NOT capable of displaying high definition. You need a projector with a NATIVE RESOLUTION of at least 1280x720 (720p) to be capable of displaying high definition.

Hope this helps!

What LED (portable) Projector?

Faddi A.

::::Someones Experience::::

Well Iâve concluded after a lot of search that LED projector should atleast be 60 lumens, 500-1 to 1000-1 contrast and should have USB or SD card slot. LED projectors brightness level is somewhat better than the conventional lamp based projectors so anything in the range of 100 lumens in enough. Also the biggest advantage of 20000 to 30000 life hours :-D I am now a happy owner of 'Samsungs sp-p410m' LED projector which is absolutely brilliant. Couldnât find it online in UK so ordered one from Korea :p yep i liked it that much :p it has SVGA 800 x 600 resolution, brightness 170ANSI, 1000-1 contrast ratio and 80 inch projection which looks stunningly bright, vivid and crisp on my not so white wall. oh and it has digital keystone correction too :-D inputs are VGA, composite & USB. its around 750$ but worth the money as it will last for 10 to 15 years. I recommend following in order, but plz give specs a LONG good look:

1-Samsung sp-p410m
2-Benq gp1
3-Toshiba TDP-F10
5-Samsung sp-400
4-Acer K10
Please give your suggestions or share your experience.

Thanks

Answer
Led projectors are very dim... the dimmest on the market. Only useful in a very dark room, & small screen. Resolution is no better than DVD resolution or worse on most of them, except the most expensive.

Led projectors are nowhere near as bright as the dimmest lamp-based projectors. Typical popular normal projectors boast 1600-4200 lumens with a contrast ratio of 2000:1.

LED projectors are 10-60 lumens... About the brightness of a very dim penlight flashlight, & very poor contrast ratios. Brighter ones are just now coming out, but still not good or bright enough to be practical.

For the price, you can get a 1600-2700 lumen DLP projector with a 2000:1 contast ratio. They're small enough to fit at least 2 in 1 backpack.

I typically fit 2 small DVD players, mixer, a laptop, & 1 of my DLP projectors in a backpack.

LED projectors are a portable novelty or toy for those with a disposable income, & not really very useful or practical yet. Wait a few years for the technology to get better.

From my experience with super bright LEDs, & the specs on them, is they grow dimmer with age long before their "lifetime" is up. How useful will that dim overpriced projector be if it's grown too dim to barely be seen after 3,000-5,000 hours?

Notice the LED display on your alarm clock, DVD player or VCR has grown too dim in just a few years?

Can anyone refer me to a Entertainment Projector under 500 Dollars?

mpkardinal

I really want a projector for my home!!!

Answer
Price Grabber is an awesome site that you can shop from but most importantly they have customer reviews and product info.
I quickly checked it out and found several. You can set parameters like price range on the left of the screen after being directed to the projectors. The price is obtainable but only if you choose not to buy a screen because I've looked into it myself. Screens alone cost a couple hundred bucks I think that special paint is available for walls then projector sizing will not be a problem. Good luck.

What home theater projector should I buy for under $500?

Silence

Ive got some space in a house for the home cinema/gaming area ive always wanted, in america though, where I havent got a clue about anything (I just arrived from england you see) so I was wondering what sort of home projector I can afford for around $400?

Ive seen a few on ebay for $300 that claim to be HD, but I read the specs and its only 640x480 pixels so thats clearly not HD is it.

Price is a key factor for me, I dont have alot, because ive set budgets for a couch/speaker system/etc.. for the cinema room so it really needs to be proper value for money, and no more than $500 but the cheaper the better.

What would you recommend and how should I set it up? I was planning on just getting some dark curtains to block out the sunlight, and fix the projector to the ceiling, then project it onto a large wall with no screen would this be appropiate?

Any other info would be much appreciated thanks for your time...

Answer
For your budget I would suggest Epson S6 Powerlite 2200 Lumens SVGA Multimedia Projector.Color-rich 3LCD; 3-chip optical engine.2200 lumens color; 2200 lumens white light
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G2UF6U?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001G2UF6U

or InFocus Work Big IN2102EP Projector 2500 lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012PQ7C2?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012PQ7C2

Will this projector work with an Xbox 360?

raknerudz

http://www.superwarehouse.com/HP_VP6110_Multimedia_Projector/L1595A/pf/286006

If you can tell me thanks!

Answer
It's a DLP projector with a color wheel speed of 2X which unfortunately does not prevent viewing "rainbow" images; even in games. I'd pass on this projector and go for at least a 4X speed color projector. Check out a refurbished Infocus SP4805 4X projector at amazon.com which sells for around $570. Here's the URL:

http://www.amazon.com/InFocus-Screenplay-Front-Projector-SP4805/dp/B00065H3XQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1216761071&sr=8-1

It comes with a built-in speaker. Read the 15 Customer Reviews.

And here's an actual 96" diagonal movie image [A Good woman].

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/e6/32/22ab225b9da0543f3304f010.L.jpg

Good luck!

Connecting speakers to projector with XBox?

Hi. I have an xbox connected to a Vivitek HDMI projector. Turns out there is no audio output port in either my xbox 360 slim, or in the projector. There is a audio IN in the projector but thats useless. Can anyone please tell me how to connect speakers with my projector so that i can get decent sound with gamepla? Thanks.
PS: i wonder how home theatres are connected to projectors. :/

Answer
You can connect an adapter to your xBox that has RCA audio jacks: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Cable-Adapter-XBOX-360-Slim/dp/B002P35JMO

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Panasonic PT-AE4000 HD LCD Projector?

Javon

I'm in the market for a high def projector and this panasonic caught my eye and I've read many good reviews on it, I'm relatively new to projectors. Since it has HDMI connections is it possible to play my PS3 on it with no problem, and would the bulb life be significantly reduced?

Answer
Well you happened to come across what I think is one of the best buys in front projectors. A excellent choice, highly recommended. I would also suggest doing a 2:35 to 1 aspect ratio screen since the Panasonic is able to adjust the picture to the aspect ratio being displayed. Yes you will have black bars on the sides of most material but you can easily mask them by using curtains or a masking system.

Don't forget though that the screen has a lot to do with the picture quality as well, and depending on your viewing angles will determine the right gain screen to use. More gain means, less off angle viewing that is possible. My first choice is Stewart Film screens, and then Dalite. The price of a good screen is not cheap so you may also want to see if you can find one used or on sale on Videogon. A good site for high end home theater products.

And yes of course you can use your PS 3, just make sure you use the right settings in the setup menu. The bulb will wear out by how much bright light it is having to reproduce. There are settings on the projectors light output which can ether safe the bulb reducing light output or use the maximum light output giving the best image but using the most bulb life. Choice is yours.

Good Choice
Kevin

40 years high end audio video specialist

Suggestions for a good LCD projector?

Julian

Hi folks! I do powerpoint presentations and need a good quality LCD projector. When I'm not showing presentations I'd like to use the same projector at home. Hopefully the ideal projector will allow HDMI or component inputs.

There's nothing like a real world recommendation and I was wondering if anyone on here had a good opinion of a decent priced LCD projector. From what I understand there's also the "gotcha" of bulbs being priced ridiculously depending on the model.

Thanks so much!

Answer
The buy right now is the Panasonic AE-4000. It will be more then good enough for presentations and for the money it cannot be beat for home theater setups. It is a true 1080p projector, has reasonably good light output for most applications, has a pretty amazing picture for the price. It will also do 2.35:1 aspect ratio if you so desire, without the need of a anamorphic Lens.

Note the screen has a lot to do with the quality of picture you ultimately see. Stewart film screens is making the best screens but they are not cheap. You should also buy the Video Essential blu-ray dvd as it will allow you to calibrate the projectors display to get the best picture. It is very informative and will step you through the process. With proper calibration you will really see how good high definition can look. If you really want the ultimate picture have it professionally ISF calibrated by a certified technician. They have very expensive test gear and can get into hidden menus that allow them to further refine the picture.

Kevin
35 years hi-end audio video specialist

Question about a Projector?

It says here that this projector is capible of 1080i, does that mean its" true hd"?
i will be running a Blu-ray player though its s-video port, an Xbox though the Svga.

Heres the link,
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Home_Theater_Projectors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A3079880

Answer
The NEC projector you linked to has a native resolution of 800x600, so while it can accept a 1080i image (1440x1080), it will still have to scale it down to 800x600 to display it, which is not technically HD.

If you want an HD projector, you would need to get a projector with a native resolution of either 1280x720 (720p) or 1440x1080 (1080p). Also, that projector appears to be geared towards showing static computer presentations, where sharpness and edge delineation are more important than natural color reproduction or full motion video. It's a business projector and not a home theater projector (projectors that are designed to do both tend to do both poorly).

HD home theater projectors start at around $500-$600: http://www.google.com/products?q=720p+home+theater+projector&hl=en&aq=f .

If you do get a projector, connect the Blu-ray player with component or HDMI cables. S-video does not support HD, it only carries SD 480i, 4:3 video (not 16:9 widescreen).

NEC LT280 Projector review?

Calvin W

Hi -
I am considering of purchasing the NEC LT280 Projector for $800 for my home tv/theater, can anyone advise me if this is a good purchase? I can't find any reviews on the NEC LT280 Projector.

Thanks,
JP

Answer
First, here is a link to your projector.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/NEC-LT280.htm

About the only thing I can see that might prevent me from purchasng it is the rather low Contrast rating of 600:1.

Here's a couple more that I can recommend, that are cheaper than the one you are looking at, if you look around.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Home-Play_Big_IN72.htm

http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Home-Play_Big_IN76.htm

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD70.htm

I see the one you're looking at is 2500 lumens which is way more than you need. Increase your contrast and decrease your lumens to about 1000 and you can save some $$$ and get a better picture.

weeder

vacancy cinema for operater?

Mohd Azhar

projector cinema at malaysia

Answer
why dont u look through the newspaper?

PS3 NTSC, PAL & HDMI?

Robert R

Okay so I bought a ps3 in south east asia. The region is 3, made in Japan from what I understand.
The system is NTSC, however I'm having problems running it back here in Canada.

So far I've tried my ps3 out on an SDTV and not much luck. My screen keep going down like a those old movie projectors. Something like a vertical hold problem.

So I read more about my system and found out that the power rating is 220~240volts and 280 watts power is needed to power it. So I ordered a 300watt stepup voltage transformer in hopes that this would fix my problem. Still no luck.

So now I'm thinking that North American and Japan have different resoltions when it comes down to SDTV. And thats my first question, is this true? Perhaps NA uses 480i and Jap uses 541i, or something alike that?

So on to my next question. If I am correct about different resolution standards, Is there some how that I can go around this? An adapter, converter...inverter??

Next Qestion can I skip all that junk with the SDTVs and just go buy an HDTV, will that work? I am unsure whether or not region or resolutions will matter with my ps3 hooked up to an HDTV.

And now my final question, in about 6 months I will be moving to the UK, which we know uses PAL. My ps3 is NTSC. I think there's going to be a problem...well at least for sure with SDTVs, but what about HD? Does is even matter whether PAL or NTSC when I'm using HD?

I know lots of questions..but I'm just not finding any answers...Sony themselves can't give me a clear picture. A real help they have been (sarcasm intended)

Thanks in advance

Robert

Answer
There is no difference between NTSC standards in Japan and the US.
You can get standards converters for PAL/NTSC

If you use HD and 720-1080 you will not have a problem with PAL vs NTSC.

Your problem is that you don't have a Japanese Console. Japan uses NTSC and has 100v power supplies and is region 2.

Look at the serial number of your PS3.
It will be CECHxNN or CECH-20NN
where NN is the country code:
00 = Japan (NTSC)
01= North America (NTSC)
02=Australia / NZ (PAL)
03=UK
04=Europe / Middle East / Africa
05=South Korea
06=Singapore / Malaysia
07= Taiwan
08=Russia/India
09=China
11=Mexico
12=Hong Kong
so if for example your model is CECHx03 or CECH-2003 then you have a UK model.

whats a good tv projector for under £300 and is good for gamming and has built in speakers???

Q. and if you know any stores that have it please tell me :) thanks (:

Answer
There are some projectors in that price range but to be honest, none of them are "good" for TV or gaming. Here's why: Most of the projectors in that range are built for one specific purpose and that is to display static images for presentations similar to a computer monitor. There is little to no attention paid to the overall picture quality, contrast ratio, aspect ratio, even hookups because the only thing they typically display is spreadsheets and graphs. The fans in these units are generally very noisy, thus making them inappropriate for a theaer-like environment and they are really not meant to be used for extended amounts of time. Also, in this price range you can forget about having support for HD, which is yet another reason these those projectors are available at such a low cost.

For a real projector, or at least one that will give you the quality presentation that you should be looking for in a projector that you will use for serious movie watching and game playing, I suggest looking for a projector that is made specifically for home theater use. Expect projectors of this caliber to start around $2,500. I highly recommend the Panasonic PT-AX100U. It retails for $2999 and has a native 16x9 display and supports HD sources. It may sound more expensive than you're wanting to spend but I guarantee you'll be much happier with the performance of the unit in the long run.

If $3,000 is too much, take a look at some of Panasonic's older models. You can probably still find them online refurbished or used like the PT-AE100U or the PT-AE900U. Both of these units perform very well also and could probably be had for closer to $1500 or much less.

Any projector you purchase will usually have one built in speaker but it won't have more than 2 watts going to it. Projectors are really supposed to be display devices only meaning I would never recommend using them for true speaker/amplifier replacements.

Also, I would suggest not slouching on the screen either. Most people overlook the importance of the screen, but it can truely make or break a projectors picture quality.

I know it's a lot of info, but I hope it helps you make an informed buying decision.

What exactly does ZOOM do on a projector? And what amount of screen gain should i get?

Q. Ok, I've been asking questions on here all week, and not too long ago i chose the epson 705hd but now ive decided i will spend enough to get the higher end powerlite home cinema 8350 model. I had everything planned out, i knew the screen size i needed, i knew how far back it needed to be, i knew how dark the room needed to be and pretty much everything else, i was 100% sure i would get the 705hd but now i have to start over. I was using projector centrals projector calculator to see how far back my epson powerlite home cinema 8350 would have to be to get a 111 inch diagnal screen size and it said i need to be 14' 10' feet back and that is '10 too much unfortunately (i know, it's not a huge room, but i do plan to add a home theater room when i get some "fun" money) , it says this distance is for 1.55 zoom. I was wondering if i increased the zoom enough, would there be any negative side effects? I guess i just don't understand how zoom works but will the picture quality be same no matter how much or how little i use zoom? And also, this projector has a brightness of 2000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 50,000:1, i was wondering what kind of screen i should get for the deepest blacks and richest colors? For the most part i'll be using the projector in eco mode which is somewhere around 500-800 lumens. With that said, what kind of screen would you guys recommend? Also, no DIY answers please, i can't do that in its current location or i couldn't open the door that's behind it, unless someone can point me to a guide that will allow me to make a screen that retracts as well (I have such an odd house...). So much to do... it's making my head spin...
Listen, i just wan't to know if zoom effects the quality at all, that's all i want to know.

Answer
The zoom lens will not have a negative influence on the image quality as long as you avoid using the zoom lens at either end of its maximum range. That said youâre clearly on the correct path. Keep working with your projection calculator of choice to refine and optimize your projection system â itâs an iterative process. Selecting the optimum combination of projector settings, lens adjustment, projector mounting location, screen material, and screen sizeâall which is influenced by the viewing environment and viewing conditionsâis a very fine balancing act.

My position when it comes to home theater projectors fitted with zoom lenses is as follows: avoid any projector arrangement that forces you to set the zoom lens within roughly 10% of either extreme of the zoom lens range. For example, pushing a lens to the shorter- or wider-angle-end of its throw range generally increases the potential for âvignetting,â which is a term commonly used to indicate a noticeable non-uniformity of illumination that is concentric in nature. Here is a quote from Projector Centralâs Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector review: âtelephoto does have the advantage of focusing the light coming from the projector into a tighter cone, which will result in more even screen illumination.â I believe the best compromise is to select the remaining factors such that you end up with the zoom lens set at or near the middle of its zoom range. Much of this will greatly depend on interdependent factors such as real world screen illuminance, screen size (and peak screen gain and type of screen,) viewing distance, and projector mounting distance. And you need not worry about (zoom) lens performance â Fujinon is well known and has a very good reputation.

The choice of screen sizeâand more importantly screen materialâwill depend on the maximum size of the audience that will be viewing the screen, the seating layout, and the projectorâs light output, which is directly influenced by the projector settings and throw, and the amount of ambient light that may be present under viewing conditions.

To avoid any potential for noticeable âhot-spotting,â while at the same time providing for an acceptable half-gain viewing angle, you should avoid any screen material with a peak screen gain greater than 1.3 to 1.4 roughly. I highly recommend a black-backed diffusion screen material from any one of the reputable, well-known screen manufacturers, of which there are many choices. A fixed-frame projection screen would maximize simplicity and help control the screen cost however a retractable screen shouldnât pose a problem as long as it is a tensioned screen. The screen formatâor aspect ratioâshould be no less than 16:9 or 1.78:1. Also, itâs important that your screen border is fitted with a black velour or velvet screen frame finish or masking (i.e. border) to absorb overspill. This helps to noticeably increase perceived contrast. Please keep in mind that, while I wholeheartedly support your decision to use âeco-modeâ as the primary operating mode of your projector, however the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector has a real-world light output of no more than roughly 360 lumens or so when configured for optimal performance in a dark room, i.e. Color Mode is set to Cinema and Power Consumption is set to ECO. As you might expect this ultimately forces you to use a smaller projection screen IF you value reasonable screen brightness.

Taking into account the projector light output when configured for optimal picture quality, lamp longevity, minimal cooling fan noise, and a reasonable zoom lens setting, I recommend a screen size no larger than 92 inches for a screen with a peak gain of 1.1. If you allow yourself to compromise on certain projector settings, and possibly use a higher gain screen material in the neighborhood of 1.3, you would likely be able get away with using a larger screen â perhaps 100 to 106 inchesâ¦but at the expense of picture quality and/or shorter lamp life. Itâs worth noting that you also have the option of purchasing a bit larger screen than an optimized Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector can handle by simply masking the screen down to a more manageable image size. This allows you to use the same screen in the future (with less masking) whenever you choose to upgrade to a new, potentially higher light output projector.

For your convenience I have included an extensive set of resources, particularly the first Google Docs page listed below, to help quickly narrow-down your choices of screens and screen materials.

######################## RESOURCES ########################

âPlanning and Setting Up a Front-Projection Home Theaterâ
http://www.isftv.com/Article_Planning_and_Setting_Up.html

Projector Reviews
â General Projector Advice and Information
http://www.projectorreviews.com/adviceinfo.php
â The 1080p Home Theater Projector Comparison Report
http://www.projectorreviews.com/1080p-projector/index.php
â Home Theater Projector Brightness, Zoom lenses and Throw Distances
http://www.projectorreviews.com/advice/HomeTheaterProjector-FAQs/ProjectorsLensThrow.php

Recommended Equipment for an Entry-Level Front-Projection System Home Theater
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhpmqnbb_30frrhb6hh

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H373120

Epson Home Cinema 8350 Home Theater Projector Review
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/home-cinema-8350/

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Review
http://www.projectorcentral.com/epson_home_cinema_8350_projector_review.htm

Buyerâs Guide for Business & Home Theater Projectors
http://www.projectorcentral.com/buyers_guide.cfm

Practical Home Theater Guide
â Home Theater Screens â The Secret Behind Great Image Projections
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Home-theater-screens.html
â Screen Size versus Optimum Viewing Distance
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Tv-viewing-distance.html

AccuCal Projector Screen Reviews: Screen Material Report
http://www.accucalhd.com/reviews.htm

Yahoo! Answers
â Best Home Theater Setup: (Best Projector, Screen, and Sound System)?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100620094518AA9Cfqh
â Which are the characteristics to look for when buying a home video PROJECTOR?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090701082858AAes5ii
â Why do all the high end Home Theatre Projecters [sic] have less lumens than the cheap ones?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090526103558AAQ4FNM
â What front projector screen size?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090305132143AAFsL2j
â How do I choose a home theater screen?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081214185050AAQcp0v
â What is best screen for Optoma HD80?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090226095949AATpahf

Entertainment Technology Consultants
â [PDF] Cowan, M. âImage Quality for Home Theatreâ
http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Image%20Quality%20for%20Home%20Theatre%20Matt%20Cowan.pdf

Audio-Video & Home Theater Resources
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dhpmqnbb_19t3j6xkgs

âScreen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolutionâ
http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/

Schneider Optics
â White Papers
http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/whitepapers/whitepapers.htm
â Literature for Home Cinema (see âQuality Criteria of Lensesâ)
https://www.schneideroptics.com/info/homecinema.htm

KODAK Cinema and Television: Film Notes for the Reel People
â [PDF] Publication # H-50-29
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/H5029.pdf
â [PDF] Publication # H-50-30
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/H5030.pdf
â [PDF] Motion Picture Education: Resources
http://webperf.kodak.com/US/en/motion/education/informationA.jhtml

Wikipedia
â Vignetting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vignetting
â Lens (optics)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_(optics)
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Presentation?

drfarfour

When I present my graduation paper in classroom how do I do that (without using a computer) and what is expected from me?

Answer
1. Be prepared:
* Plan what you are going to say. Research the topic thoroughly.
* Make an outline. (This might be the same as your handout.) Be structured!
* âSay what you are going to say, say it, then say that you have said it.â
* Do not speak from a fixed script. Make detailed notes, if necessary, but not a word-for-word script. Note differences between spoken and written English.
* Rehearse if necessary, to gain confidence.
* Prepare handouts, transparencies, tapes etc. in good time.
* Check beforehand that equipment is working and that you know how to operate it. Check microphones, if used.

2. Be audible:
* Speak firmly and confidently. Do not mumble. Project your voice. Do not rush.
* Face the audience. Maintain eye contact. Get audience feedback.
* Use signposts:
o What I'm going to talk about is â¦
o First, â¦
o Secondly, â¦
o Thirdly, â¦
o To sum up, â¦
* Think ahead. Do not make hesitation noises (um, er, uh).
* In an emergency, if you forget what comes next, repeat the last thing you said.

3. Be legible:
* If you use a handout, make sure that it is properly laid out. Use a word processor. Get hold of any necessary special fonts (e.g. phonetic symbols). Photocopy enough handouts for your expected audience.
* Have a blackboard/whiteboard/flipchart and chalks/markers/pens available.
* If you use transparencies with an overhead projector, make sure they are legible (use 20-point type or larger). Rather than write them by hand, it is better to prepare them on a computer using a word processor or PowerPoint. Note that you need different kinds of transparency sheets for writing on by hand, for photocopying from an original, and for printing direct from a computer.
* If using PowerPoint, you can either print the slides out as transparencies, or display them direct with a laptop computer and data projector (if available). Use colour if you can. Add illustrations if you wish. Find suitable clipart on the web, or photocopy or scan from a textbook.
* If you use diagrams, graphs, or other graphics, ensure that they too are legible.
* Display each transparency/slide for long enough for the audience to study it.
* Donât overdo animation or special effects.

4. Be punctual:
* Be ready to start at the agreed time.
* Finish at the agreed time. Tailor your material as you proceed, so that you reach your conclusion punctually. On average, you will probably speak at about 150 words per minute. This might correspond to about 100 words of written text (we use more words speaking than we do writing). So if you are allowed 15 minutes, the content might be equivalent to that of a 1500-word essay

Also see the following link

Finally ..., enjoy yourself. The audience will/should be on your side and want to hear what you have to say

Presentation?

Q. ok so i had a research paper and now i have to do a presentaion that includes a poster. my topic is the globe theatre(i didnt pick the topic) and so i cant think of anything creative to do for my postter im in high school so it was to be high school level. any ideas?

Answer
Find a projector and use it so that you can make a larger drawing of the Globe Theatre. Then cut this out and make your poster 3-d

Why does my Dish Network receiver not work with my Sharp projector?

Q. It will show the picture, however it blinks from picture to a snowy picture? I have it hooked up using an HDMI to DVI cable...it works with my Blue ray player? please help!

Answer
Well first of all...DVI cables do not carry audio signals like an HDMI cable does. Are you plugged into the DVI jack on the projector? I am not sure how you have it hooked up?

If your pumping 5.1 audio into your projector with an HDMI cable into the DVI jack then you are overloading your projectors board....

Don't mix the inputs with wrong cables...

Mass effect 2 cerberus network DLC?

Ian L

I'm confused. If I download the cerberus network DLC for 1200 MSP do I get lair of shadow broker, zaeed and kasumi all along with it?

Or do I need to pay for them separately? If I do need to pay for them separately, then what's the point of getting cerberus network at all?

Answer
The Cerberus Network started out as a set of free DLC for people who bought a legitimate copy of the game. This was to counter piracy and the used games market. Nowadays, EA abandonded the Online Pass system and as a result, the Cerberus Network is free, even for players who bought a used copy. The point of getting Cerberus Network at all, was because it was free to begin with for most people.

The Cerberus Network contains Zaeed, Cerberus weapons and armor, Arc Projector Firewalker and Normandy Crash Site.

projector help remote audio video connections?

slycooper2

i have a projector and i need some way to put a plate up beside it that has audio and video connections that run to another plate beside my audio and video equipment and dj equipment any ideas where i can get those items????

and i need a universal rf remote for 5-10 devices any idea where i can get that/
thanks but i have hdmi,vga,dvi,component,coaxial and composite video that needs ran
it is not going to be used for djing i just use my dj equipment for my sound system,,,,,,,,,, the projector is mounted on the ceiling in my theater but i need a good clean hidden way of running wires

Answer
You only need to run video to the projector not audio. Send audio to your DJ sound system - send composite video to the projector with any standard RCA to RCA type video cable:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023601&p_id=621&seq=1&format=2

Try to avoid controlling everything with a remote (except the projector). It is best to have the equipment near you if possible in a DJ setup.

Projector video connection help?

Tamatea F

At the office we have an Infocus LP540. I'm planning on mounting the projector from a ceiling post and leaving it there for my training room. Well our company just moved and we spent a lot of money. So I'm a little scared to buy an infocus vga amplifier kit for $250 cause I don't want to spend more money. So I want to be able to connect my projector and save money doing it. Can anyone help me connect my projector to the computer. Its about 30ft distance??

Answer
The VGA signal from the computer should reach 30 feet to the projector no problem. Just get a cable that is long enough. I often get 50 foot cables when I install a projector in a ceiling in a conference room. I have never had a problem even with a 50 foot cable.

You do not need an amplifier kit.

home theatre projector-whats the deal????

alkjdfajk

Any good projector deals?

ATGI

I need a front end projector with a preferably large screen, for under 800. Any suggestions?

Answer
Check Tigerdirect.com they have great deals on stuff.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=23&name=Projectors

help choosing a projector!?

lynx6201

I'm looking for a home theater projector (~1500$ range or less) for my pool house. The building is about the size of a large living room, and there are a lot windows.

The main thing I've found, is that I probably want something thats pretty bright, a lot of lumens (is 3000 necessary?). I picked out two I thought might work, but since there are so many, I really don't know where to start, but I've been looking at some reviews on cnet..

1. http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-projectors/dell-2400mp-dlp-projector/4505-7858_7-31878925.html?ttag=rev_spon_prod

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824248056

Answer
There are a lot of multimedia/presentation projectors that have high lumens but they are typically less than ideal for home theater use. They use 4:3 ratios and generally have pixel counts like 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 which are lower than high definition's 720p or 1080p.

They may be your only affordable option though as most home theater projector don't go over 2000 lumens and most being under 1500. You could go with one of these and use a high gain screen.

A high gain grey screen would be best when you have more ambient light in your room. Of course then you're talking about a screen that could cost as much as your projector. You will probably need a grey screen to help your black levels anyway.

Ultimately though you are going to have a washed out picture with poor contrast unless you are viewing movies at night. Have you though about buying some blinds or heavy blackout curtains for your windows?

What is the cheapest 1080p projector available?

hockeyman5

A name brand one and where the cheapest place to buy it is.

Answer
The following are two of the least expensive 1080p home theater projectors of which I am currently aware:

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 Projector (3LCD) -- MSRP US$1,999
(Tentatively scheduled for November 2008 release)
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-home-cinema-6100/specifications-id1788.php
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-PowerLite_Home_Cinema_6100.htm

Sanyo PLV-Z700 (3LCD) -- MSRP US$1,999
http://us.sanyo.com/business/projectors/home_theater/index.cfm?productID=1619

If youâre willing to spend a little more money (typically US$2500 to US$3500) you will have a much greater selection of quality 1080p home theater projectors from which to choose. Read through the reviews (and articles) on the Projector Reviews and Projector Central Websites, they will be helpful when it comes to assembling your short-list of projectors (and projection screens) that meets your needs and budget. I also highly recommend using the popular discussion forums (listed below) to complement the information you obtain from the review Websites. This should help you to further narrow your selection of prospective video projectors.

Thereâs a never-ending supply of excellent values to be had and a lot to consider so I encourage you to spend a little extra time thoroughly researching your purchase followed by thorough in-store evaluations, youâll be glad you took the time. By the way, for what itâs worth I am not a fan of dynamic iris technology, which is used to artificially enhance contrast and black level performance. I recommend purchasing video projectors that perform sufficiently well without it or with the dynamic iris featured disabled when possible.

When it comes to finding a retailer, if you value your warranty (or at least want to avoid any warranty-related hassles,) you should choose an authorized retailer from the projector manufacturerâs official list of authorized retailers. If youâre interested in a particular retailer that is not currently on the manufacturerâs official list you should contact the manufacturer in writing (e-mail or âsnail mailâ) and ask them if the retailer is authorized or not.

For what itâs worth Consumer Reports published the results of their consumer survey rating several popular online and walk-in consumer electronics retailers in their November 2007 issue. Listed in the order of overall quality the top five online retailers are:

Â Â Â Â Â 1. http://www.crutchfield.com
Â Â Â Â Â 2. http://www.amazon.com
Â Â Â Â Â 3. http://www.costco.com
Â Â Â Â Â 4. http://www.jr.com
Â Â Â Â Â 5. http://www.buydig.com

A couple of other popular online consumer electronics retailers that come to mind are Newegg and Vanns.

To help you weed-out potentially substandard retailers try using a resource such ResellerRatings; itâs not fool-proof but you may find it helpful.

################## RESOURCES ##################

Projector Reviews
http://www.projectorreviews.com

Projector Central
http://www.projectorcentral.com

ResellerRatings
http://www.resellerratings.com/reseller_list.pl?browse=2&sort=1
http://www.resellerratings.com/openletter.pl

############ A/V MEDIA AND PRESS ############

UltimateAV
http://www.ultimateavmag.com
http://www.guidetohometheater.com
Sound and Vision Magazine
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com
CNET Reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com
Home Theater Magazine
http://www.hometheatermag.com
AVguide - The Perfect Vision (superseded by Playback)
http://www.avguide.com
Playback
http://www.playbackmag.net
Widescreen Review
http://www.widescreenreview.com
HDTVexpert
http://www.hdtvexpert.com
HDTV Magazine
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com
SoundStage! A/V
http://www.soundstageav.com
Audio Ideas Guide
http://www.audio-ideas.com

############ DISCUSSION FORUMS ############

AV Science (AVS) Forum
http://www.avsforum.com
Home Theater Forum
http://www.hometheaterforum.com
AVForums (UK)
http://www.avforums.com
High Def Forum
http://www.highdefforum.com
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity Forum
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/forum/
DTV Forum Australia
http://www.dtvforum.info
Home Theater Shack Forums
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/
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HID Kit installation help?

Andy

I have a 2005 Honda Accord Coupe

I recently installed these new projector headlights.
I have done so much research but I have some concerns and just looking for a second opinion

Aftermarket Headlight unit:
http://www.carid.com/2005-honda-accord-headlights/spyder-halo-led-projector-headlights-315485.html

I have been told that the standard halogen bulbs are just not enough for these headlights in terms of looks and light output. (As my OEM headlight units worked better with the factory halogen bulbs)

I am planning on purchasing
H1 Kensun 6000K HID kit

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZF3IT6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=automotive

I simply like to know if they are worth it and if they will fit.

Concerns:
- Slim ballast? or regular? (seems like everyone just gets the regular)
- Bulb not fitting due to HID bulb being longer than the standard halogen bulb?
-Temperature of HID kit effecting aftermarket headlight unit?
-After "squaring" the headlights, what is required to take care of the issue in blinding oncoming traffic?
-Which bulb of this headlight unit is considered the high beam and low beam?
Outermost or innermost? One has a "cap" in front of the bulb and the other you can see the bulb clearly.

Answer
plug and play HID kits are illegal in every state. PERIOD. there isnt a single plug and play kit that is DOT or NHTSA approved.

i dont get whats so hard to understand about that. even if you bought those cheap "projector" headlight assemblies, they arent made to take a REAL HID bulb or they would have a bulb part number like D1R, D2S etc, not 9006 or H1. what 99% of the community doesnt understand is that even if you buy a "projector" headlight assembly its still illegal, and its still going to dazzle oncoming traffic. thats why real HID projector headlights cost around $400-$1000+ each, the projector unit inside alone costs $120+

take a look on theretrofitsource.com to see the price of quality parts

READ: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

this is directly from the NHTSA:
HID conversions result in two to three times the volume of light and potentially imprecise arc placement. Such conversions often result in beam patterns that behave nothing like the original filament beam pattern, cannot be reliably aimed, and have many times the permitted glare intensity. In informal conversations with persons who have tested such conversions, the light intensity on one at a point aimed toward oncoming drivers was 22 times the allowable intensity limit. Another lamp was more than 7 times too intense. With poor HID bulb and arc placement, the glare intensity could be significantly worse.

hid conversion kit for Spyder "projector Headlights 7x6"" - Black"?

boomboom56

i bought a set of 7x6 projector headlights for my jeep my i bought the 9003 H4 bulbs for them and they dont shine that bright or far so is there a different type of bulb i need or how can i find out what HID kit i would need to convert, Ive heard of kits that all plug in and there is no extra wirering to be done any info is apreciated thanks

Answer
xtralights.com have hid conversion kits for the 7x6 projectors. I am also considering buying the black HID 7x6s for my jeep too.

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