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Are you tired of having your projector resting on a table or stand? Mounting it on the ceiling may be a good solution. Along with saving space, it can provide added convenience when watching movies or playing video games.
 

 
Mounting a ceiling projector is an ideal option for classrooms, conference rooms and auditoriums. It can also work well inside a home theater or entertainment space. To start, you’ll need to choose a location to mount your projector. When selecting this area, consider the following:
 

• Proximity to electrical outlets.

 

• Your projector’s throw distance. This will help you decide how far to place it away from the screen.

 

• Placement of the projector based upon your projector’s vertical offset and lens shift. This is important as you’ll want your image to be centered on the screen.

 
 
Once you’ve decided where to place your projector, you’ll need to choose how you want to mount it. Choose a mount based upon the following:
 

• Ensure the mount you purchase is designed specifically for your ceiling type.

 

• Some mounts are more suitable for special ceiling designs such as cathedral, structural or a suspended ceiling. Be sure to purchase the right kit for proper installation.

 

• You’ll also need to know how you want to mount your projector.

 
Flush mounting – allows for approximately four to six inches between the ceiling and projector.
 

 
Suspended – works best with a ceiling tile system in a business type setting.
 

 
 

• Choose a mount that will accommodate your projector’s weight and overall size.

 

• It should be sturdy to avoid movement or shifting which can affect viewing. The best mounting kit will be made of a strong steel or metal.

 

• The mount should also provide easy access for the quick replacement of bulbs.

 

• Select a color to complement your décor. Some options include black, white and silver.

 
 
A universal mounting system will allow for adjustments to work with any projector. There are numerous options available from leading manufacturers on the market today.
 
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Use today’s technology to create an interesting and exciting photo or video presentation at your wedding reception! With the right projector and screen, you can choose to show baby photos of the bride and groom, or a video showcasing the proposal. Whatever you choose to show, you’ll want to make sure the equipment you use is high quality and suitable for the occasion.
 

 
To start, it might be easiest to opt for a venue that already has a built-in projector screen. Nonetheless, this may not always be possible. If not, you can purchase or rent a portable screen that can be easily set up and taken down at the end of the event.
 
More importantly, you will need a projector that offers clear photos and easy viewing. When buying or renting a projector, look for the following features to share your slideshow:
 

• For brightness and clarity, you will need your projector to have 3,000 lumens or more.

 

• Will you be showing photos or a video? If you simply want to show a series of photos, you can get by with basic SVGA resolution. However, videos will require a more advanced projector. Your best option for video performance would be one with HD capabilities. Although, WXGA may suffice.

 

• If you want the best technology available, you may want to choose an LCD projector. They offer the brightest and most clear images although they may be more costly.

Along with choosing the right projector and screen, you’ll need to arrange your seating at the reception in a way that allows for all guests to see and enjoy your slideshow. You’ll also need to have the proper cables (USB connectors, power cord ect.) to connect your projector to your computer or DVD player.
 

 
Finally, be sure to test out everything prior to your wedding day. Take notes on how to connect everything so that it will go smoothly on the day of the event.
 
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Today’s home theaters offer more than just movie watching. Many families spend some of their leisure time playing video games as part of their evening or weekend activities.
 

 
Although a flat screen television will suffice for gaming, there is nothing like enjoying the action on a large projector screen. Consequently, many manufacturers have invested time and resources in creating projectors designed specifically for gaming.
Here are the top five on our list:
 
The Optoma GT750E – Historically known for game play use, the most recent gaming Optoma projector does not disappoint. With 3D capabilities, you can play a variety of games on this system. Equipped with exceptional audio quality, the game will appear even more realistic. Other features of this projector include above average brightness and a short throw lens.
 

BenQ W1080ST – Lightweight, this projector is very mobile. It provides many options for easily connecting your game console to your projector. It also displays a variety of colors and offers exceptional brightness for quality imaging. This system is also very affordable.

The Epson Series including the Powerlite Home Cinema 3010e and the MegaPlex MG-850HD. User-friendly, these projectors can be easily hooked up to any gaming system via their HDMI connection. Both projectors offer exceptional imaging and video quality for viewing both vibrant and dark colors.
 

 
ViewSonic PJD7828HDL Light Stream – Featuring HD capabilities, this projector is a great deal for the price. Along with 3200 lumens, it features SuperColor Technology for better videos and imaging. Easy to set-up, it includes two HDMI ports for gaming systems and other devices.
 

LELEC – LE 50 Projector – The most portable in the group, this projector can be moved outside for gaming parties. Easy to operate, it offers many options for connectivity. You can connect a number of devices to this system at one time. Perfect for home theaters, it offers exceptional and clear imaging, especially in darker lit rooms. It also comes at an affordable price.
 

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Friends and co-workers enjoy gathering at sports bars to watch a variety of games. This is especially true when it comes to championship games such as the Super Bowl, World Series and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
 
Gone are the days of watching games on big screen televisions. Instead, most sports bars have opted for a projector for better picture quality. Additionally, they work better in low-lit rooms such as bars or nightclubs and are actually more cost-effective in the end.
 

 
If your room has limited lighting, you can get by with a projector that has less brightness or lumens. However, you will need a projector with 3500 or more lumens if you have or plan to work with a really large projector screen.
 
Other features to look for when choosing a projector for your low-lit sports bar include:
 

• Full HD. This will ensure quality pictures and will allow you to view programming in high definition.

 

• Zooming capabilities will give you the ability to zoom in on an image.

 

• Closed optics. Especially important in restaurants or bars where smoking is allowed.

 

• Short-throw ratio. Crucial for small or tight spaces.

 

• Lens shift feature which allows you to move the lens without having to move the projector.

 

• Projector video inputs. HDMI is recommended for optimum picture quality. Wireless is preferred.

 

• Long lamp life (at least 2000 hours).

 

• Higher contrast ratio for better color detail.

 

• 3D viewing capabilities.

 

• Lightweight for portability (if needed).

 
Prices for these projectors range from $1000 to up to $8000.
Finally, if smoking is allowed in your bar, you might want to consider investing in a gray screen as opposed to a white one. Gray screens will not stain as quickly as white ones although they are most often used in well-lit spaces. Also, you will need to budget and make plans for an amplified or speaker system.
 
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As the original Digital Projection International E-Vision projector, the WGXA 600 was the manufacturer’s successful attempt to market more cost-effective, yet powerful commercial projectors. A lot has changed since this projector was unveiled at InfoComm 2010. Yet, the current DPI E-Vision line-up shares a lot of the same technology with this original incarnation.
The E-Vision line-up and the WXGA 600 all share a dual-lamp, single-chip DLP design. The E-Vision projectors all have impressive lumen outputs suitable for large venues. They all have an impressive range of compatible lenses. And they’re all fairly cost-effective compared to similar commercial projectors.

Yet, when compared to the current line-up, the E-Vision WXGA 600 shows signs of aging. It has limited 3D capabilities, for instance, and the lumen output was upgraded in 2012, when the 600 was replaced by the E-Vision 7000. Even so, the 600 paved the way for DPI’s E-Vision line-up, and it remains a powerful projector still in use in many large venues, including houses of worship and corporate conference spaces. So what was so great about the WXGA 600?
Brightness, Color Options, Long Lamp Life and Lens Options

• 6,000 ASNI Lumens: The brightness – for the price – was one thing that set this projector apart from the competition in 2010. At 6,000 lumens, the output was, and still is, perfect for large venues with ambient light. Today, the competition is catching up, but the DPI WXGA 600 was one of the first to make that level of brightness affordable.
• Long Lamp Life: Even at 6,000 lumens, the E-Vision WXGA 600 achieved a fairly long lamp life. In standard mode, the projector was rated at 2,000 hours. In single-lamp eco mode, lamp life was extended out to 6,000 hours. That’s pretty impressive. Unfortunately, due to the dual-lamp construction, the E-Vision WXGA 600’s replacement lamp isn’t as cost-effective compared to single-lamp projectors. Yet, considering the initial investment, it’s a small price to pay to extend the life of the machine. The DPI replacement for this projector – Part No. 110-284 – starts at $484.99.
• Color Wheel Options: There were two color wheel offerings for this projector: a 4-segment and 6-segment wheel. The former was the pre-installed version, and users could quickly interchange the wheels, based on their preferences. As you would suspect, the 4-segment wheel option provided a more pared-down color palate, while the 6-segment wheel added richness and depth (with a slight drop in brightness.) Not to mention, calibration for both was extremely user-friendly. Today, most E-Vision projectors are available with two different 6-segement wheels.
• Lots of Lens Options: Thanks to a range of zoom lens as well as a fixed lens, the WXGA 600 had a massive throw ratio range of .77:1 to 8.3:1. This allowed venues to customize their installation to fit their particular space, which is important considering the 45-pound projector isn’t all that portable. Today’s line-up has an even more expanded lens collection, with similar zoom and fixed offerings.

Comparing the WXGA 600 to DPI’s Current E-Vision Line-Up
In 2012, the WXGA 600 was replaced by the E-Vision 7000, which added a few new specs. Lumen output was boosted up to 6500, and the 7000 added 3-D capabilities. Although the E-Vision 7000 was recently replaced by 7500, which added an optional WUXGA capability, HDMI connectivity and useful picture-in-picture options, the WXGA 600 shares a lot of similarities with the 7500 – including the two color-wheel functionality, similar lamp life, and lens options. In other words, even today, the WXGA 600 is very competitive with some current E-Vision projectors and it would be a cost-effective used or refurbished purchase for larger venues.

Laser projectors: Are they a fad or the future of home theater projectors? That’s a good question. Today, commercial laser projectors and laser projectors for home theaters are making their way slowly to market.

In fact, at CEDIA this year, many of the best-selling projector brands, including Sony and Epson, rolled out new projectors that feature cutting-edge laser and hybrid LED technology.  Commercial movie houses, including IMAX, are embracing laser technology, too. There are even companies working on retrofitting kits to update bulb-based projectors.
But is this just a fad? Or will your xenon-bulb projector be obsolete in a year or two?
First, you don’t have to worry. Bulb projectors are here to stay, at least for a while. The home theater projectors that we use today are powerful and many provide stunning image quality. Eventually, though, they may give way to hybrid and laser technology. The reason? 3-D movies and 4K content are becoming more and more common, and that means our projectors need to be more powerful and brighter. In that respect, laser projectors might be the wave of the future.
 

How Laser Projectors Are Changing Movies?

Many directors loathe digital projection. When Director Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” hit theaters, he said he preferred the movie to be shown at theaters with traditional 35mm print projectors. Director Quinten Tarantino went as far as to call the shift to digital the death of cinema as he knew it. Their reason is that today’s digital projectors can’t match 35mm film print.
The images are dimmer. The detail isn’t as crisp. The colors aren’t as vibrant and the contrast is weaker. For 3-D movies, these problems are even more pronounced, because of the way these movies are displayed. Movie theaters use passive 3-D projection, which shows each eye a dimmer, less resolute picture. Thus, with traditional digital bulb projectors, viewers see a very dim picture in 3-D, and a lot of the detail is lost.
But that’s the virtue of laser projection.
Commercial laser projectors can effectively double the brightness output of xenon-bulb projectors, 60,000 lumens compared to top-end digital projectors at 30,000. That brightness means greatly improved contrast, color saturation (they produce more perceivable color than today’s digital projectors) and they’re able to display content with higher frame rates. Plus, laser projectors have much longer bulb lives, up to 20,000 hours or more. Effectively, laser projectors compete much better with 35mm film stock, and that’s why movie houses are so interested in making the transition.
 

Laser Home Theater Projectors

Lately, there’s been a shift to lasers in home theater as well. First, there was a move to hybrid LED/laser projectors that boost both brightness and bulb life. In fact, there are several hybrid options on the market, and many are reasonably priced. Lately, though, the push for 100% laser home theater projectors has been taking place.
For instance, at CEDIA, Christie Digital Systems – which showed the first commercial laser-projected movie in 2012 – entered the home market for the first time. The company introduced the DDS555-GS, a single-chip laser/phosphor projector with a brightness rating of 5,000 lumens. The price: $14,000. Plus, Digital Projection unveiled the Insight 4K Laser projector. The specs are truly impressive: The Insight has a brightness rating of 12,000 lumens and projects in UltraHD 4K.  The cost: more than $100,000.
Plus, Sony and Epson introduced laser 4K projectors as well, that embrace the new technology. Of course, for most movie cinema enthusiasts, a laser doesn’t make sense. They’re impressive, sure, but as there just isn’t that much 4K content available yet. Plus, there are many bulb projectors available that can display 3-D and HD content well.
 

Price Is Very Limiting

Like any new technology, the price of laser projectors is astronomical right now. Commercial laser projectors can cost half a million dollars, compared to $60,000 for commercial xenon-bulb projectors. And early home theater projectors like Sony’s new Ultra Short Throw start at $50,000. They’re exponentially more than today’s standard digital projectors.
That means a shift to laser projection will take some time. Also, early iterations of laser projectors have had some issues like speckle phenomena. But as the technology evolves and improves, 4K and 3-D content continues to grow in popularity and the costs come down, it’s seems very likely that laser projectors won’t be just a fad.