LCD Projectors

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) projectors pass light through LCD panels about the size of a postage stamp; the LCD panel is made up of minuscule panels ('pixels') that can be clear, opaque or some semi-clear point in between. These pixels take the form of the image to be created, and the light passes through the clear or partly-clear areas in the same way that light passes through the clear or gray parts of a negative. The projector's lens, in turn, expands the image and directs the light onto the screen or viewing surface.

An LCD projector can help any home theatre achieve that movie theater feel. Like any type of projector, however, you need a screen. There are a wide variety of screen types for LCD projectors depending on your needs, from permanent installations to compact and portable screens. Picking the right screen for your needs can help your home theater or mobile presentation achieve its true potential. 

Portable projection screens are easily dismantled and transported. While they can work for a home theater, they are better suited for people who conduct presentations at different locations and who must bring their set-up with them. Portable screens are commonly used in business and academic settings.

 

 

Fixed projection screens are mounted on a wall as a permanent fixture. These types of screens are typically found in homes with dedicated home theaters. Fixed screens do not retract, and are often covered by a curtain installation. Several companies offer specific wall paint to turn a wall into a fixed screen, allowing you to forgo the screen altogether.

 

Electric screens use an electric motor to retract the screen with the flick of a switch. The screen can mount from the ceiling, floor or a wall depending on your model. Electric screens offer a distinct advantage over fixed models as they can retract when not in use, giving you access to your wall space.

 

 

 

Manual screens retract just like electric screens, but rather than using a motor, manual screens use a spring system to retract. To retract the screen you simply pull on the bottom of the screen and it slides back up into the mount.