In cinemas, home theaters, entertainment, school, and most especially in business, video projectors have long been utilized as useful presentation tools. Due to the growing numbers of produced video projectors in the market, they are becoming easier to find due to availability, hence becoming more affordable even for an average buyer.
However, even in the case that they have become easier to buy, you should be aware of the important tips that you should take note of when buying a video projector, but before we go to that part, there are 2 types of projectors that you should also know.
2 Types of Projectors
- LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) – This type of video projector uses a light source that lets light travel through three (3) LCD chips, which are associated with RGB colors to project and create images.
- DLP (Digital Light Processing) – These projectors make use of a light source that combines a chip and color wheel that have tiny tilting mirrors. The light travels through the color wheel, and it gets bounced to the mirrors, and then finally projected on the desired screen.
5 Tips When Buying a Video Projector
Brightness or Light Output
You should initially consider how bright the light output is. If its output is low, the projected image will look soft and cloudy even if you try doing it inside a dark room. For you to identify if the video projector produces the right images, look for how much ANSI Lumens it has. Ensure that there are 1000 or more ANSI Lumens ratings to have better outputs. This is another important factor to consider when buying a replacement projector.
Contrast
This is another important aspect of a video projector that you should consider, as contrast harmonizes with brightness. This is the ratio between black and white sections of an image. The higher the contrast, the brighter whites and darker blacks there will be. No matter how bright the output of your video projector is, but if its contrast is too low, the projected image will appear to be faded in colors. If you prefer to watch in a dark room, a 1500:1 to 2000:1 ratio is preferred.
Inputs
To be able to use the projector, you have to ensure that it has all the needed inputs. Most if not all, video projectors have HDMI, DVI, and VGA inputs. If your source (computer or laptop) is an old model that only uses S-video and composite outputs, video projectors nowadays are no longer compatible with these types of outputs, but some may have composite video inputs. When looking for a video projector, make sure that it can be compatible with your source.
Color Reproduction
You should also check if the color production is natural, especially with its depth. Inspect the color output when it comes to the bright and dark portions of the projected images. You may also choose a projector that allows you to alter the images’ hue, tint, and balance so that you can adjust the colors if in case your source or the video itself has color problems when projected.
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Mobility
This is the most important aspect of a video projector that you should buy. If it allows you to travel or move to different places with your projector, and the installation is not complicated when setting it up, then it is a great projector! A portable projector allows you to use it everywhere even outdoors. The easy installation also allows you to save time, especially during a business presentation. You just need to know how to set up a projector.
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Conclusion
A video projector is truly an important device that enhances your business presentation and a home movie marathon. There are a lot of products to choose from but do not buy just out of your intuition or choose what is trendy and popular.
You have to take note of these tips to save you from the regret of buying the wrong projector because of its undesired output. As their price ranges to different rates, you would also need to buy a retractable screen if you won’t project your images on a wall.
