Projector Care and Maintenance

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 use. Nonetheless, most projectors will let you know when your filter needs cleaning. Refer to your manual for filter cleaning instructions. Examine your filter to see if it is torn or damaged. If it is, you’ll need to replace it.
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Other Cleaning Tips

Finger smudges and dust can cause problems with viewing. Consequently, it is important to clean your window and obstacle sensor glass periodically. To do this, you’ll need a flammable free lens cleaner and a scratch resistant, lint-free cloth. Do not spray the cleaner directly on the window or glass, instead spray the cloth and wipe. Be sure your projector is off and unplugged before beginning to do any cleaning or maintenance procedures.

Extending the Lamp Life

To extend the life of your bulb, there are a few minor things that you can do. First, if your projector allows, set the operation in economy mode when possible. Next, wait until the projector is cool before unplugging it. This will allow the fan to continue working thus ensuring your lamp is cooled quicker providing it with a longer lifespan. Finally, leave your projector on instead of turning it on and off. The bulb going on and off will put added pressure on your lamp and thus will shorten its lifespan.
Be sure to read your instruction manual for additional maintenance tips.
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Top 3 Projectors for Viewing Home Movies

Home theaters are quickly becoming more and more popular. Many individuals are converting their basements, attics or even their garage into rooms where the family can come together to watch or enjoy movies.
Along with selecting the right projector screen, you will need to choose a good projector to ensure quality imaging. Some things to look for in a video projector include:
 

  • Resolution – You will definitely want to opt for HD resolution as many tv shows and sporting events are now shown in HD.

 

  • Lumens or Brightness – If your home theater is in the basement where it is really dark, you won’t have to worry about selecting a projector with above average lumens. However, if your home theater is in a well-lit area with many windows, you will need to choose a projector with 1500 lumens or more.

 

  • Multimedia Capabilities – Surely you’ll want to connect other devices to your projector such as cable or satellite television, video game consoles and possibly even a computer. Therefore, you’ll want your projector to have at least 2 HDMI ports.

 
Considering the above features along with cost, we have selected the following as our “top 3 home theater projectors”.

  1. Epson Home Cinema 2030 – With both 2D and 3D capabilities, this projector will take you into the future. It also offers 2000 lumens making it suitable for use in most home theaters. Offering HD resolution, you can also enjoy an array of TV shows and sporting events along with online movies and more. This projector comes equipped with 2 HDMI ports, which will accommodate your DVD player, game consoles and other devices. homecinema2030
  2. BenQ W1070 – Economical, you’ll get the most bang for your buck with this projector. Similar to the Epson Home Cinema 2030, it also offers 2000 lumens making for great imaging in almost any room. And with both 3D capability and two HDMI ports, this projector offers everything for less. BenQ W1070
  3. Optoma HD37 – Small and compact, this projector is also a good choice for your home theater. With 2600 lumens, it is a better option for home theaters located upstairs or where there are lots of windows surrounding the area. It also provides HD resolution as well as 2D and 3D capabilities. Hook up your video game, cable box and more to this projector with no issues. Optoma HD37

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Top 3 Projectors for Business Presentations

Business presentations can be more interesting and even exciting when they are shown on a projector screen. If you are regularly making business presentations, you should consider investing in a quality projector and screen.
 
Whether you are making a sales presentation or facilitating a training seminar, the projector you choose will greatly impact its success. When looking to purchase a projector for your office or business, consider the following:
 

  • Portability – Is it mobile? Look for a projector that does not weigh too much and thus can be easily transported.
  • Lumens or Projector Brightness – If you will be showing your presentation in a bright room or if you have a large audience, you’ll need a projector that has more lumens.
  • Projector Resolution – Preferably choose WXGA or HD if you will be using lots of video clips in your presentation.

 
Considering these features, we have selected the following projectors as top choices for business presentations:

  1. Vivitek D963HD – With HD resolution, this projector is a great investment for your business. It comes equipped with 4500 lumens and offers HDMI connectivity for both digital video and audio. This projector is portable and will work seamlessly with widescreen laptops.
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  2. Digital Galaxy DG-737 – Very affordable, this projector also offers HD resolution. A great option for traveling sales professionals, it is lightweight and easy to connect. Ideal for presentations for smaller groups, this projector comes equipped with 1500 lumens.Mar10-61a4elfFh9L._SX522_
  3. Epson PowerLite 96W WXGA 3 LCD Projector – Economical, this projector offers WXGA resolution. With 2700 lumens, it can be used in a bright room or in smaller sized auditoriums. Weighing less than 10 pounds, it is also easy to carry and will take up very little storage space.Mar10-Epson_V11H384020_PowerLite_96W_Multimedia_Projector_754477

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Epson Home Cinema 1440 Projector Review

Offering full HD projector capabilities, it is no wonder the Epson Home Cinema 1440 is a favorite for home theaters. Along with streaming TV shows or watching popular movies, this projector is also ideal for playing video games.
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High Color Brightness

This projector offers much higher color brightness than projectors at similar prices. In fact, the Epson Home Cinema 1440 is equipped with 4400 lumens of both color and white brightness. This is compared to 1,000 to 2500 lumens for the standard home theater projector. Enhanced high color brightness assures sharp and vivid images no matter the amount of light in the room, or the size of the screen.

Full HD 1080p

Watch HD movies or sporting events while using this home projector. The high 1080p resolution assures a clear picture when watching in HD format.
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Two HDMI Ports

Equipped with two HDMI ports, this projector can work with numerous electronic devices. This includes cable television, computers, game consoles or satellite and streaming devices.
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Top 5 Projectors for Watching Sports Broadcasts

Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the NHL playoffs and the new MLB season! Watch your favorite sports team in the comfort of your own home. Create a sports bar environment with a large screen and projector for viewing. Lightweight and portable, you can also move your projector to your backyard for a fun, outdoor sports party.
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Projectors show better images than really large, flat screen televisions. They are also more economical in most cases. However, you will need to choose the right equipment to get that movie theater quality look and feel.
When choosing, look for a projector with the following features and capabilities:

  1. Projector Brightness – 1,000 lumes or brighter.
  2. Full HD (a must have to watch sports in HD)
  3. Lens Shifting Capability
  4. Higher Than Average Contrast Ratio
  5. Zoom Feature
  6. Short Throw Distance
  7. Wireless HDMI
  8. Lightweight and Compact for Portability

 
The following projectors are great for sports watching. Additionally, they are economical and will fit into the average home theater budget:
 

  1. The Sony VPL-HW50ES 3D Projector  vplhw50es_1
  2. Optoma HD 25 or HD33     41lUC38i0JL-2
  3. Panasonic PT-AE8000U     Panasonic_pt_ae8000u_Full_HD_3D_Home_891638-3
  4. InFocus IN112A      infocus-in112a-dlp-projector-4
  5. Epson Home Cinema 3500       hc3500_fcs-our_690x460-5

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Sony VPL-HW65ES Projector Review

Offering exceptional imaging, the Sony VPL-HW65ES is top of the line in home theater projection. Mid-priced, it sells for less than $4,000.
Mostly found on more expensive projectors, the Sony VPL-HW65EWS is equipped with Sony’s most recent processor known as the “Reality Creation 2”. This processor greatly enhances 2D picture resolution providing for sharper and clearer imaging. Additionally, it offers special features for contrast enhancement as well as 3-D transmission.
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Easy to operate, this projector offers pre-settings to make adjustments quick and simple. For example, its MotionFlow setting (which minimizes juddering) can be adjusted to Smooth Low or Smooth High depending upon the amount of stability needed. This setting can also be turned off when it is not needed. Other pre-settings include those for Bright Cinema (when you want a brighter picture), as well as both Game and Photo Mode.
Super-fast speed with 3D dimensionality further makes the Sony VPL-HLW65ES projector a great option for watching movies, sports and more. This includes 3D movies as well as video games with 3D graphics. The projector’s lamp will last for as long as 6,000 hours.
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Best Multimedia Projectors 2015

Today, multimedia projectors are more affordable than ever. And with small and compact models, they can be used in a variety of settings. From home to the office, the multimedia projector has become important in areas of home entertainment, education and business.
Below you will find information about some of our favorite multimedia projectors for the year of 2015. Consider these models when purchasing a projector for your home, school or office.
 

For the Home

 
Many homeowners now enjoy watching movies in the convenience of their own homes. If looking to create your own home theater, you’ll want to shop for a multimedia projector that offers a good picture at an economical price. Sony, Epson, Optoma and BenQ are some of the leading manufacturers of home projectors. However, our favorite this year is the Epson Power Lite Home Cinema 2040 Projector. Extremely affordable, it is sold for less than $800 and offers many features typically found on more costly projectors. This includes full HD and 3D compatibility as well as frame interpolation and detail enhancement. Equipped with a high on/off contrast, it provides an excellent picture and along with an addition to a home theater system, is also suitable for gaming.
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For the Classroom

 
Multimedia projectors can greatly enhance the learning experience of an individual. Whether used in corporate training or higher learning, projectors can conveniently connect with computers to allow the teacher to share whatever is being displayed on their computer screen. This includes websites, software apps, photos and more. Additionally, projectors can be used to simply show DVD’s or videos to students. The best projectors for classrooms should be lightweight, portable and easily mounted if desired. The Casio XJ-V1 projector meets and even exceeds these expectations. An LED projector, it provides a bright, sharp and powerful image. And at less than $1,000, it is cost-efficient for school districts, churches and other non-profit organizations. It is also user-friendly and thus can be operated without the need for technical assistance.
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For Sales or Business Presentations

 
Impress potential customers or clients with a professional presentation using a multimedia projector. With a projector, you can display graphs, spreadsheets and more on a larger screen for better visibility. Your business projector should be portable and easy to carry. The Viewsonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector is one of the best on the market currently for the office. Offering quick connection to a laptop or tablet, it requires little time to set up or prepare for a meeting. It further offers quality imaging, an integrated speaker and quiet operation. The lamp it uses lasts for as long as 5000 hours and is available for discounted prices at My Projector Lamps.
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Canon LV-X300ST Projector Review

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.
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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 player. With a little technical knowledge, it can also be connected to a network letting you control or monitor the projector via a LAN network.
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This portable projector is further equipped with a short throw lens ensuring quality imagery even when projected from a minimal distance while offering a throw ratio of 61:1, making it suitable for use with either a whiteboard or projector screen. 
Requiring very little maintenance, this projector is a good choice for a novice user that has little experience working with projectors. It utilizes an extended lamp life which can last for as long as 6,000 hours and is extremely energy efficient.
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A Look at the ViewSonic LightStream Line-Up

A year ago, projector manufacturer ViewSonic launched a line of extremely affordable data projectors – the PJD5 series. With prices ranging from $399 to $599, the PJD5 series represented a low-cost option for bright DLP business projectors. Since then, though, the LightStream line-up has expanded. ViewSonic introduced the PJD6 series – which added advanced networking, improved sound and an HDMI port – in Q2 last year, followed by the introduction of the PJD7-HD series in Q3.
All LightStream projectors share a few commonalities: They’re priced competitively, with the top-of-line model, the PJD7835 starting at just $1049 MSRP. They’re optimized for accurate color performance, and they’re all fairly bright, ranging from about 3,000 to 4,000 lumens. Because of this, the LightStream projectors have found a niche as low-cost, high-performance options for entertainment, data and multimedia.  Each series offers something a little different for operators. Here’s a quick look at the differences between the three:
PJD5 Series: Specs and Features
The entry-level PJD5 series is the most affordable in the LightStream portfolio, with a price range of $399 to $599. As such, you shouldn’t expect all the bells and whistles. But there are a number of useful features in these projectors. First, they’re equipped with ViewSonic’s SuperColor technology, helping them all earn best-in-class color performance honors. The PJD5 projectors produce vibrant, well-saturated, and a wide variety of colors.
In addition, they’re all equipped with a 2W on-board speaker, have a brightness range of 3,000 to 3,300 lumens, and the majority are equipped with a single HMDI port. Plus, there are SVGA, XGA, WXGA configurations, and all the PJD5 projectors offer great portability. Overall, the PJD5 series is well suited for data presentations that occasionally rely on video. If you’re expecting a projector for home entertainment, on the other hand, the PJD5 line-up can manage, but it’s not what they’re designed to do; you’d likely find the PJD7 as the better option.
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  • Options include: 5153, 5555w, 5155, 5255, 5255L, 5155L, 5350L

PJD6 Series: Specs and Features
The PJD6 Series is also built for data and multimedia, but the line offers several important upgrades. Most notably, the PJD6 Series is equipped with a robust suite of networking tools, enabling 250 machines to be controlled through the PJD6’s network management tools. The PJD6, in effect, is much more geared toward enterprise businesses and campuses that must deploy a large number of machines.
Additionally, the PJD6 projectors are equipped with better on-board sound – 10-watt speakers compared to 2-watt – and an additional HDMI port. Plus, the projectors are available in XGA and WXGA resolutions and have brightness ranges of 3,200 to 3,500 lumens. One similarity between the two series is price; the PJD6 series ranges from $599 to $999, making this a very cost-effective option for enterprise businesses and campuses.
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  • Options include: 6250L, 6350, 6355, 6550W, 6552W, 6352LS, 6552LWS

PJD7 Series: Specs and Features
The PJD7-HD series is the latest introduction from ViewSonic. Essentially, the PJD7 projectors are the Full HD cousins of the PJD5 series. ViewSonic says the PJD7 models are “crossover” projectors: They aren’t designed for strictly data or entertainment, but rather they handle both effectively.
Like the PJD5 series, the PJD7 projectors are equipped with SuperColor, but they also receive some significant upgrades. For example, the PJD7 projectors are equipped with a redesigned 6-segment color wheel. This advances the LightStream’s already great color performance. As a result, the PJD7 series delivers the truest colors and a larger palette. Additionally, these projectors are equipped with a 16-watt on-board speaker backed by SonicExpert, helping the speakers achieve a higher frequency range and minimal distortion. The price for the PJD7 series is also very competitive, ranging from $999 to $1049.
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  • Options include: 7830HDL, 7835HD

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Acer S1385WHne: Projector Review

The Acer S1385WHne combines portability and output brightness to serve primarily on-the-go business operators. And even though it’s super affordable, starting around $750, the projector performs extremely well. The images are cast in native WXGA resolution and the projector delivers 3,200 lumens of estimated brightness. It works best in small- to mid-sized venues.
Of course, with its sub-$1,000 price tag, the S1385WHne isn’t equipped with a long list of features, but even so, it’s not a complete bare-bones piece of hardware. First, it’s equipped with dual HDMI ports – which are very useful for business presenters. Plus, its short-throw lens works well even in cramped venues. Bottom line, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly projector that gets the job done, the S1385WHne is well-positioned for PowerPoint presentations and occasional video.
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Acer S1385WHne: Most Useful Specs
A number of the Acer’s features are standard fare when it comes to projectors released in 2015, but there are a few points that help this projector stand out from the competition. Its best features include:

  • Above-Average Brightness: At 3,200 lumens of brightness, the Acer competes above competitors in the price range, as the average hovers around 2,500-3,000 lumens. Because of the output, the projector is better-suited for larger venues, especially those with more amounts of ambient light. In darkened spaces, the projector can handle 250+ inch screens, but in a venue with moderate ambient light, the projector would work best with about a 100- to 150-inch screen. The projector is DLP-based, and as such, full color images aren’t as bright as black-and-white, but the diminished quality isn’t noticeable on average-sized screens. Additionally, the projector’s bulb achieves a lamp life of between 4,000 and 10,000 hours – which is also much better than the competition.
  • High-Quality Data Images: The Acer S1385 is designed to deliver high-quality black-and-white data images. With a high contrast ratio of 13,000:1, as well as optimize color balance, the images are right on point, with an accurate palate, great contrast in white-on-black text, and superb crispness. Overall, image quality is great and on par with what you might find in more expensive models.
  • Versatile Portability: Another reason this projector is a business favorite: Its size. The S1385 weighs just 5.5 pounds, and it measures about the size of a reference book. That makes it easy enough to quickly move from presentation to presentation. Additionally, the projector is designed with a short-throw lamp with a .49:1 throw ratio, making it possible to fit the image on the screen even in small conference rooms.

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Competitors to the Acer S1385WHne
There are a number of entries in the sub-$1,000 category, but the Acer S1385WHne offers a little something more compared to its competitors. For starters, the Acer is one of the brightest in the category, and it’s also priced competitively. Here’s a look at some of the competition:

  • ViewSonic PJD6683ws: The ViewSonic was recently discontinued, but it’s still available from third-party resellers. It compares closely to the S1385 in terms of brightness (3,000 lumens) and contrast (15,000:1), but it was still $100 more.
  • Optoma GT1080: Last year, Optoma released this Full HD projector. It compares closely with the Acer in terms of price, about $700, as well as brightness and contrast, 2,800 lumens and 25,000:1 respectively. They’re very evenly matched; yet the GT1080 is more suited for video and gaming, while the S1385 is a more optimized data projector.
  • InFocus IN1146: The InFocus is an LED projector that’s rated for just 800-lumen images. Yet it does cost $100 less than Acer, and has a 30,000-hour lamp life. If you won’t be battling with ambient light, this would be a suitable option.

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