What brightness level do I require?
Brightness with all digital projectors is universally measured in ANSI Lumens. Tradionally the brightness level for church projectors ranges from 2500 to 5000 ANSI Lumens. Your viewing environment will be a major factor in determining how bright your projector must be. In the church environment there tends to be a high level or ambiant light from windows and electrical lighting. If you use a projector with a low brightness level the image may appear faded or washed. If you only require a relatively small screen size (1.5 metres wide) then a brightness level as low as 2500 Lumens may be suitable (3000 Lumens would be optimum).
In rooms where a large screen size is required (2-3 metres wide) 4000 Lumens or more is recommended to ensure the image does not look faint or washed. |
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What Resolution is right for me? [top]
A Native Resolution is essentially a measurement for the number of pixels being projected. The most common measurements are
SVGA - 800x600
XGA - 1024x768
WXGA - 1280x800
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When using your projector for detailed images/graphs, where small fonts are being used, or when a large screen size is required, we recommend an XGA or WXGA native resolution. An XGA resolution will project more pixels and therefore a more detailed image than its SVGA alternative. For a basic presentation or video projector that will not be projecting onto large screen sizes, a resolution of SVGA will be suitable. You may notice some pixelation or grid squares when using a SVGA projector on a large sized screen (2metres + in length).
WXGA is the newer widescreen alternative which will give you more detail again. It also gives you the advantage of being easier to setup with newer laptops which are now predominantly widescreen and will work better with training videos television or movies giving you a full screen image. |
Is there anything else to look out for? [top]
Another feature to be aware of is Keystone correction. When a projector is placed at an angle to the screen, the image will appear skewed. Most projectors offer Keystone correction that will correct this however there are limits on the amount of correction. If you have questions regarding keystone please don't hesitate to call us.
Before purchasing, whether from us or a competitor, please feel free to contact us to discuss the projector you are thinking of purchasing. We like to ensure you are getting the projector thats right for your needs. Many AV resellers and even some projector specialists only hold some models and therefore attempt to sell what they have in stock. At Just Projectors we have a massive quantity of stock available, stored in distribution warehouses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. We are therefore never pressured to sell one particular model or 'what we have lying around'.
What projectors do you recommend for church use? [top]
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Acer X1161P DLP Multi Purpose PROJECTOR |
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As one of the best value projectors on the market, the new Acer X1161P not only has a great modern appearance but a small compact Chassis. It's the perfect value option for those who would like to do a bit of everything with their projector. It offers an good brightness rating of 2700 ANSI Lumens making it great for business presentations even in a lit room. With a 4000:1 contrast ratio it is also going to be good for home movies, retail advertising and even watching the footy on a Saturday afternoon.
The unit uses the latest DLP technology with a 6 segment colour wheel eliminating rainbow effects seen in its predecessors and some older DLP models.
This projector is relatively easy to carry around with a small chassis, 2.3kg weight.and offers low running costs with a long lamp life of 6000 hours.
All this couples with a low noise level of 26db on economic mode making this one of the standout projectors on a budget. |
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Acer X1261P DLP Multi Purpose PROJECTOR |
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The X1261P is one of the most economical high performance projectors on the market. With a powerfull 2700 lumen brightness perfect for large screen sizes in heavily lit rooms the X1261P offers an incredible 6000 Hour lamp life on eco mode. Amazingly even with a powerfull lamp it has a 26dB noise level on economic mode and 30dB on normal mode, better than many home theatre models. It features a detailed XGA resolution perfect for larger screen sizes and detailed pictures, video, or presentations. It also has a 3700:1 contrast ratio giving it the ability to display true black shades and rich dark colours allowing high detail in darker presentations, movies, or home theatre applications.
The unit uses the latest DLP technology with a 6 segment colour wheel eliminating rainbow effects seen in its predecessors (PB6110, PB6210) and some older DLP models.
With a great set of features the X1261 is perfect for business use and as a multipurpose model is also designed to double up as a home theatre unit. It is relatively easy to carry around with weight of only 2.2kg and features a 2 year warranty.
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Sanyo PLC-XU4000 LCD High Brightness Multi Purpose Projector |
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Sanyo have always specialised in high brightness projectors and yet again they have released a real power house. The PLC-XU4000 has a massive brightness of 4000 lumens with a high resolution of XGA allowing for projection in even brightly lit rooms, halls or churches with large image sizes. Surprisingly the lamp life is still quite good at 5000hrs in economic mode ensuring low cost of ownership.
Sanyo haven't just installed a monstrous lamp, the PLC-XU4000 also has a 2000:1 contrast ratio giving it the ability to display true black shades and rich dark colours allowing higher detail in darker presentations, movies, or home theatre applications. It is simple to setup with automatic vertical keystone and auto source search, and with a decent 10W inbuilt speaker can produce a good audio presentation in a meeting room.
With a great set of features they've also added a good range of inputs with VGA, and the traditional S-video and Composite. Additionally it has a Microphone input so the inbuilt speaker can be used to amplify a presentation.
With the high brightness the PLC-XU4000 is perfect for settings where natural light is an issue as well as multipurpose use. It is easy to carry around at 3.3kg in weight and comes a soft carry case .
To back the new release Sanyo have also given it an exceptional warranty of 3 years and have warranted the lamp for 12 months. It comes with the required base mounting holes so can be ceiling mounted. A universal mount will cost approximately $149. |
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ACER P7203B LCD LARGE VENUE PROJECTOR
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The Acer P7203B is a feature packed large venue projector, it is bright, has a great combination of high contrast and good colour offering many great features. The unit has an awe inspiring 5000 ANSI lumen brightness level, perfect for even large venue use where a bright room and large screen size are a must. The P7203B features a detailed XGA resolution, perfect for larger screen sizes and detailed pictures, video, or presentations.
Although the P7203B is incredibly powerful it is whisper quiet with an amazing noise level of just 29dB on economic mode and 34dB on high brightness mode. As an added bonus the P7203B includes vertical and horizontal lens shift allowing you to adjust the image without the need for keystoning up to 15%(H) and 20%(V). If you have a steep angle you need the projector installed at the P7203 also offers both Vertical and Horizontal Keystone correction [+/-40 Degrees Vertical, +/-15 Degrees Horizontal] allowing easy setup for an off center installation.
The 1.15x zoom lens allows for a larger image at a closer distance or a smaller one from further away, giving you more flexibility with placement.
For presenters with better things to do than waiting for a projector to cool down Acer have added "Instant Pack " to the features list on the P7203B. Instant Pack allows you to unplug and pack up without having to wait around for cooling.
There is a wide variety of connections with two of the newer HDMI connections and a DVI on board but they haven't skimped on the analogue connections with a dedicated component connector two VGA in one out plus composite and S-video. The P7203B comes with the required base mounting holes so can be ceiling mounted. A universal mount will cost approximately $149. |
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