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In an age where digital technology is taking us further and further away from our roots, it’s no surprise to see more and more people reaching back for a more authentic experience. That’s why record players and vinyls are flying off shelves, as people look for a physical connection with their entertainment. That kind of experience is what drives people to the world of projection to watch their home movies, rather than watching them on a laptop or the TV.     If you’ve ever seen footage of a cinema projector, with flickering lights sending the picture up onto the […]

Most projector lamps will last an average of 2,000 hours. If you don’t have a menu that tells you how many hours your lamp has been used, you likely will have no idea of how much life is left on your lamp? Obviously you’ll need to replace your projector lamp when it stops working. But the reality is, your lamp will show signs of aging well before it goes dead.     It can also be risky to wait until your projector lamp simply stops working as it can potentially damage your projector system. However, you don’t want to change […]

Technology is important in every aspect of today’s business. So why not use technology to help you present an idea or product to fellow colleagues or potential customers?   Power point and other computer presentations are sure to impress when done correctly. This is especially true when they are presented on a large projector screen. However, to ensure your presentation is not a flop, consider the following:   Connect the computer and projector prior to the presentation to ensure you know how to set it up correctly.   Use the projector’s remote control if you have one as it will […]

Whether you use your projector to watch movies or for sales presentations, you’ll need to properly care for it to ensure its longevity. Maintaining your projector is simple, however it is important that you follow these maintenance tips to keep your projector in pristine condition. Safe Storage Store your projector in a safe place. This means a dry space with proper ventilation. You will also want to avoid rooms that are extremely hot or cold. Make sure to keep your projector away from dust, smoke and debris. Clean Projector Filters Projector filters should be cleaned after around 200 hours of […]

Lightweight and economical, the Canon LV-X300ST, is an ideal projector for churches, schools and traveling sales professionals. Compact and weighing less than seven pounds, it is easy to carry and will take up very little room when stored away. Its features include a 10W speaker which provides adequate sound when used in a conference room or classroom. However, if more volume is needed, simply attach the projector to an external sound system for enhanced sound quality. It also includes a convenient HDMI input capability allowing it to work in conjunction with other media devices such as a computer or DVD […]

When it comes to buying a projector, a short-throw lens makes a lot of sense for home theater enthusiasts. Short-throw projectors are ideal for small spaces, like a game room or home theater, and their short throw ratios mean that they can be placed much closer to the screen than their long-throw siblings. But yet, only a few short-throw projectors are capable of displaying quality 1080p video.   So which ones are the best? There are a range of options, from the recently introduced native 4K ultra short-throw projectors, to more budget-friendly options. But the key is finding a short-throw […]

Your home theater projector relies on a very powerful bulb to project light onto the screen. Unfortunately, these bulbs are like any lamp; they’re only capable of projecting light for a certain amount of time before dimming and ultimately burning out. With projectors, that means the bulb dims over time, and the number of hours a bulb can be in operation before only projecting half of its original brightness is known as projector lamp life. Many of the UHP projectors produced today have lamp lives of 4,000-5,000 hours, up from an average of about 2,000 hours in years past.  For […]

The power of projector technology today is truly amazing. You’ll notice it every time you visit an I-MAX theater and catch a 3-D movie. But projectors aren’t just being used on the big screen and in home theaters and gaming rooms. In fact, projectors are now used in almost every industry to wow us visually. From 3-D billboards, to impressive lighting displays at Nine Inch Nails concerts, there’s no limit to images projectors can produce. All of us at MyProjectorLamps team are obsessed with projector technology, and we’re always on the lookout for new examples of how far projector displays […]