FRONT PROJECTION TELEVISIONS Bring the Brilliance of the Theater Home
By: Shannon Noce, Staff Writer
Front Projections TVs are not televisions in the sense that you are used to, but rather consist of several components, namely a projector and a screen. You’ll also need speakers, and a TV tuner if you want to be able to view television programming. The best way to envision a front projection television if you’ve never seen one, is to think of how the picture is displayed in the movie theater. A projector casts the image onto a screen on an adjacent wall; it’s the best and likely only way to achieve a screen size over 100 inches. While you may have to dish out quite a few dollars and be willing to accommodate custom installation and maintenance, there is no better way to get quality picture at such a large size.
CRT Projectors: These projectors combine three cathode-ray tubes in one box to fire red, green, and blue light and create the image on the screen.
DLP Projectors: In DLP projectors tiny mirrors reflect images onto the screen, the same way DLP rear projection TVs work. You get good black level, but viewing angles are not particularly wide. DLP projectors tend to be the most affordable front projector choice.
LCD Projectors: These projectors produce a bright picture with amazing, vibrant colors, if you are willing to pay for them. These projectors are generally the most expensive, but if you have the bucks you’ll certainly get what you pay for.
Lumens Value: The lumens value is a measurement of how bright the projected picture will be. While you want a bright image, keep in mind that it can be possible to have too much of a good thing. Too much brightness won’t look right in a dark room, while too little will be hard to view when the lights are on. Consider your viewing habits and then head to your nearest Sixth Avenue retail store to learn about your options and see for yourself.
The size of your room: While the actual set up doesn’t require a lot of space, keep in mind that the bigger the screen is, the further away from it you are going to need to sit to see the picture at its optimal quality.
Resolution of the projector: If you want to watch high definition television, the first thing you need to check is that the projector you choose supports this. The higher the resolution, the more detailed and the picture will be.
Connections: A great projector does you little good if it can’t project the sources you want to watch. Make a list of what you’ll want to connect, and check to make sure the projector you’re considering can accommodate all of these components.
Screen Quality: When choosing a screen, you first want to look at its gain. The higher the gain, the brighter the image you’ll see. Also consider viewing angle, which is proportionate to gain. The higher the gain, the more limited the viewing angle. You need to find the combination that works best for you.
No matter how impressive the screen, for a truly
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HDMI cables
(High Definition Multimedia Interface) are used to carry
uncompressed video, audio, data, and control signals and are capable
of supporting HDTV. An HDMI cable is essential if you plan on
connecting an HD-DVD or Blu-ray disc player.
DVI cables
(Digital Video Interface) are high bandwidth video connections that
carry digitalized RGB pictures and support copy-protection methods.
They also support HDTV. These cables are used to maximize the
quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards.
Brackets and mounts
One of the advantages of thin and stylish flatscreens is that they
can be easily wall mounted. Sixth Avenue Electronics has a variety
of the best mounting solutions, enabling superior entertainment to
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Component cables
Higher quality than S-Video, these connections divide video signals
into red, green, and blue and are often needed to connect
progressive scan DVD players and newer cable/satellite boxes.
Surge protectors
Dont let your valuable components come in contact with harmful
voltage spikes and power surges. Protect every part of your home
entertainment system with a surge protector.
Cleaning kit
Keep your new TV looking like new with a TV cleaning kit that
removes dust, dirt, and fingerprints. Ensure your screen is always
streak and stain free, by using a cleaner designed specifically for
use with TVs.
Universal remote
Now that youve decided on the perfect television, its time to get
all of your components working in perfect harmony.
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