Selecting projection technologyBased on environment and content

For applications involving:Corporate | Education | Worship | Government

Choose a best-fit projector

FEEL CONFIDENT

WORK THROUGH THE FINE DETAILS

DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT

ASSESS THE INFLUENCE OF YOUR CONTENT

• Room size• Allowances for depth of display• Viewing distance• Ambient light – natural or artificial

Step 1 | Impact of your environment

SELECTION PROCESS

Start your selection process by assessing

the needs of your venue:RESULT = Specifications for projector brightness and screen selection

• Lens throw distance• Projector placement/location• Maintenance access• Audience interaction• Obstructions to light path• Screen selection

Step 2 | Impact of your environment

SELECTION PROCESS

Next, determine your needs for the following: RESULT =

Specifications for projector set-up, performance, lens options and screen choices

• Spreadsheets, text, images and/or video• Bright colors or black/white• Integration with collaboration tools• Integration with external devices• Content developed in advance or in real-

time• How technically proficient will presenters

be?

Step 3 | Content assessment

SELECTION PROCESS

Take stock of what content will be on display and how people will need to interact with it:

RESULT =Specifications for ease of use, image quality, resolution, interactivity, collaboration solutions and content creation

Step 4 | The fine details

SELECTION PROCESS

At this point, you may be able to zero in on a projection category:

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• Projector and lens combinations• Lens position relative to the projector –

centered or offset from center• Light source specifications• Contrast ratio

Step 5 | The fine details

SELECTION PROCESS

You can now start to compare projection options within a manufacturer’s projection category line-up:

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• Size, shape and weight• Noise levels• Automatic alignment• Access to controls• Lamp replacement process

Step 5 | The fine details

SELECTION PROCESS

You can now start to compare projection options within a manufacturer’s projection category line-up:

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RESULT =Detailed specifications to help you choose the best-fit projector

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Projection selection guide: The impact of environment and content when choosing technology

Work through the selection process

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concerns

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