A projector with a brightness rating of 2, or lower is best for darker rooms dedicated home theaters. Projectors with higher brightness are best for rooms with more ambient lighting like living rooms. Winner: TVs have more adaptable lighting and are easier to view in either light or dark rooms. Read our Guide to Outdoor TV to find out more. Projectors are capable of very high contrast ratios. The issue is that contrast is also a function of brightness. TVs are bright enough to compete with the environment, and if you spring for an OLED model, you get an essentially infinite contrast ratio because of how the screen technology works.
Projectors themselves take up very little space. The screens can be stowed away, and the actual projection unit is relatively small. But throw distance is what actually determines how much space projectors require.
Throw distance is how far a projector needs to be from the projection surface in order to get the best and biggest picture. Many projectors, especially the cheaper ones, have to be quite far away, like 10—16 feet. Viewing distance is another concern. Cramming an oversized screen into a small room will force you to sit too close, which affects how you see the image details.
For a inch TV or projector screen, you should sit about nine feet away from your screen. Check out our TV Viewing Distance Calculator to see how big a screen your home theater room can fit comfortably.
Many projectors also have internal speakers. You can even find projectors with specially designed audio or integrated soundbars. In these cases, the projector audio matches or beats TV speakers.
Another way to see if your projector has an HDMI port is to visually inspect your projector for a port. This is what it should look like. Power down your television and projector. Turn on the television and the projector. Remember to remove the projector cap if needed. Another way to connect a projector to your TV without an HDMI cable is by using a streaming device such as a chromecast.
You can connect the chromecast device by plugging it into the HDMI port on your projector. Next, after installation, you will have an option to cast video playing on your phone to the Chromecast. Additionally, some newer models of projectors come with the ability to connect to your phone wireless through BlueTooth and WiFi connections so you can stream your media without using any cables.
To help you size the image correctly, you can use the zoom control on the projector. Note, however, that not all projectors have zoom control. Adjust the focus of the projector until the image is as sharp as it needs to be.
To help you know whether or not the image is appropriately sharp, get close to the screen and check again. Typically, the projector will come with adjustable legs, which you can use to further fine-tune its orientation, until it is just right.
You can also use the keystone to control the angle of the projector. Projectors have picture modes that you can switch between. You want the right one for the occasion. If there is ambient light, like the kind likely to be in your waiting area, you should go for brighter presets.
Be warned that these presets have a tendency to lean towards green. This is an optional part of the set-up, as many projectors come with their own built-in speakers.
However, the speakers are often not of the best quality. You can choose Bluetooth speak , which works just fine for a projector with Bluetooth capabilities. Once everything is set up, turn on the TV show or movie and you're all set. With all the knowledge we have thrown you today, you are ready to start watching all the best cable content on your projector without having to dedicate yourself to the box.
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