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 2000 to 4000 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 2000 Lumens may be suitable (2500 Lumens would be optimum). |
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| In rooms where a large screen size is required (2-3 metres wide) 3000 Lumens or more is recommended to ensure the image does not look faint or washed. |
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).
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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 X1161 DLP Multi Purpose PROJECTOR |
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As one of the best value projectors on the market, the new Acer X1161 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 2500 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, 2.2kg weight. It comes with a carry case which is rare in projectors under $1000, while offering a solid 2 year warranty.
All this couples with a low noise level of 26db and a long lamp life of 4000 hours making it a top pick at this price point. |
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Acer X1261 DLP Multi Purpose PROJECTOR |
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The X1261 is one of the most economical high performance projectors on the market. With a powerfull 2500 lumen brightness perfect for large screen sizes in heavily lit rooms the X1261 offers an incredible 5000 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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Optoma EX615 DLP High Brightness Multi Purpose Projector |
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Optoma have always specialised in high brightness projectors and yet again they have released a real power house. The EX615 has a massive brightness of 3500 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 4000hrs in economic mode ensuring low cost of ownership.
Optoma haven't just installed a monstrous lamp, the EX615 also has a 3000:1 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.
With a great set of features they've also added a good range of inputs with two VGA inputs, the newer HDMI and the traditional S-Video and Composite. With the high brightness the EX615 is perfect for settings where natural light is an issue as well as multipurpose use. It is easy to carry around at 2.8kg in weight and comes a soft carry case .
To back the new release Optoma 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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Epson EB-1735W TFT High Brightness Portable Projector
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This 1.8kg fully featured projector is one of the new range of widescreen units that offers a much higher resolution giving you a more detailed image. It's compact size doesn't compromise on brightness with the EB-1735W being able to pump out an incredible 3000 Lumens brightness, great for even heavily lit rooms. The Lamp life is also good at 3000 hours on high brightness mode and 4000 on economic ensuring low running costs. The WXGA resolution gives perfect detail for even large screen sizes and being widescreen is easier to use with movies training videos and all modern laptops that use the widescreen aspect ratio.
The Wireless lan feature allows you to transfer presentations, photos and moving graphics (from MPEG files) without being restricted by cables.
Mobile presentations are incredibly easy with the Epson EB-1735W. PC-free capability means users can connect a range of USB-enabled devices such as thumb drives. For quick and easy slide-show presentations at weddings, business conferences or training seminars the EB-1735W can project pictures, MPEG2 files and presentations without the need for a PC.
When you have finished your presentation, simply switch off and pack away. With the instant off button there's no waiting around for the projector to cool down. The Epson EB-1735W has a surprising 2000:1 contrast ratio it is also going to be good for training videos, home movies, retail advertising and even watching the footy on a Saturday afternoon.
Additionally Epson have equipped it with Automatic keystone correction making it easier to setup. It has an easy peer to peer wireless connection allowing easy wireless setup for any user. And a short throw lens allowing for even large image projection from short distances.
The feature list just doesn't end on the EB-1735W making it a true winner. |
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SANYO PLC-XU106 LCD LARGE VENUE PROJECTOR
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The Sanyo PLCXU106 is a feature packed large venue projector, it is bright, has some of the best colour's available and offers many great features. The unit has an awe inspiring 4500 ANSI lumen brightness level, perfect for even large venue use where a bright room and large screen size are a must. The PLC-XU106 features a detailed XGA resolution, perfect for larger screen sizes and detailed pictures, video, or presentations.
Although the XU106 is incredibly powerful it is whisper quiet with an amazing noise level of just 30dB on economic mode and 34dB on high brightness mode. As an added bonus the XU106 includes automatic Vertical Keystone correction, allowing easier setup. With a manual Horizontal keystone allowing for an off center installation. Additionally the XU106 features the ability to be installed in a 360 degree range allowing it to point up at a ceiling or down onto a floor without overheating.
The 1.6x 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 Sanyo have added "Off & Go" to the features list on the XU106. Off & Go Allows you to unplug and pack up without having to wait around for cooling.
The XU106 also has a wireless version, the XU116, allowing for wireless connection and either version comes with the required base mounting holes so can be ceiling mounted. A universal mount will cost approximately $149. |
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