Choosing the right screen for your projector

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When choosing projection equipment, most customers focus on the projectors themselves, and the screens are selected mainly by size. However, projection screens also have a great impact on the quality of the image or video. Do not think that if you choose the top projector, you can save money on the screen, it is very important not to make a mistake with the choice, you need to correctly determine the type and size of the canvas, as well as the material of coating.

The main criteria for choosing a screen for the projector

Choosing the optimal model of the projector screen, you should take into account:

• characteristics of the projector used (matrix resolution, lamp power, etc.);
• peculiarities of the room (illumination, size);
• the place of installation of the projector.

Also do not forget about the characteristics of the screen itself (size; viewing angle; gain; brightness and contrast).

Stypes of screens

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Depending on the direction of projection, the following types of models are distinguished:

• • Direct projection. Suitable for those cases when the projector is installed in front of the screen. This option is the most popular. It has a gain of 1-1.2.

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• Reverse projection. Allows you to place the projector behind the screen. As a rule, they have a darkened surface with a gain of 2-2.2. Less sensitive to external light sources.
• Combined with 360 degree view. Supports both types of projection.

Format and size of screens

First of all, you need to decide on the size of the screen (preferably before choosing a projector). Most often manufacturers produce models of the following diagonals – 80, 100 and 130 inches.

The next parameter that characterizes the size of the screen is the format of the ratio of the width of the projected picture to its height, there are the following formats:

• 1:1 (suitable for horizontal and vertical projections);
• 4:3 (SDTV standard for displaying documents and Internet pages);
• 16:9 (HDTV standard);
• 16:10 (WXGA resolution);
• 1.85:1 (for showing movies);
• 2.35:1 (wide format).

Surface type

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When selecting a canvas, the type of surface must also be considered:

• • Matte. It is characterized by the uniformity of scattering of incident light. It has a viewing angle of 100-180⁰.

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• • Glossy. There are 2 types: mirror and bead. Gain factor 2-2.5.

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• Gray. The gain is 0.8-0.9. Wide viewing angle.

Type of installation

The choice of equipment on the type of installation should be carried out taking into account the specifics of the event, the organization of which you are engaged. Models of two types are available:

Mobile. They are made in the form of a rolled sheet, fixed in the unfolded position. Designs of this type are quite light and affordable. Equipped with tripods or tripods, folding metal frames or stand-tubes.

Stationary. Can be attached to the wall or ceiling, and some can be simultaneously attached to the wall and ceiling. As a rule, they are equipped with hidden fasteners.

How to choose a screen for the projector

In the process of choosing the best model, you should pay attention to such an important parameter as “projection ratio”, which is the ratio of the distance from the device to the canvas to the width of the canvas. If the model has a ratio of 0.5, then from 50 cm from the screen, the picture will have a width of 100 cm.

In the case of a coefficient equal to 2, it will be possible to get a width of 2 meters from a distance of 4 meters from the canvas. There are also equipment with additional functions such as zoom, image shift, lens shift. In such cases, the task of adjusting the picture to a particular web size is greatly facilitated.