| When you choose a remote control for your | | | | the projection screen's case, if you don't have space |
| projection screen, you have the choice between | | | | anywhere else. That's a big benefit, because you don't |
| Infrared or Radio Frequency. Let's have a look at the | | | | want to see receiver units in your home. They're not |
| advantages of Radio Frequency remotes and how | | | | nice looking, so best placed somewhere you can't see. |
| you can put them to work for you. | | | | And that's exactly what RF technology allows you to |
| The 3 main advantages of radio frequency remotes | | | | do. |
| There are 3 big advantages: great reach, can be | | | | 3. RF remote controls can lower your installation cost |
| perfectly hidden and low installation cost | | | | If you want to lower your installation cost, you want to |
| 1. Radio Frequency has a great reach | | | | use as little wire as possible between the screen, the |
| A Radio Frequency signal has a great reach. | | | | receiver and mains power. Because the RF signal |
| Compared to Infra Red signals, RF signals travel a lot | | | | travels far and through walls, your free to place your |
| further. Twice to 3 times as far, which means that | | | | RF receiver anywhere you want. So find the shortest |
| where an IR signal maxes out at 10 meters (about 33 | | | | distance between mains and the screen and place |
| ft), your RF signal only maxes out at around30 meters | | | | your receiver unit in between. There's no need to think |
| (or about 100 feet). So when you have a big room, | | | | about accessibility with regard to the signal. This allows |
| you will benefit from an RF remote. It saves you from | | | | you to save the cost of running long lengths of cable |
| walking to the receiver you to get your projection | | | | just because the receiver needs to be in sight. The |
| screen to roll up or down. | | | | result: savings in hardware cost (wire) and installation |
| 2. Radio Frequency receiver units can be hidden | | | | cost (as a certified contractor has to do this sort of |
| perfectly | | | | installation) |
| IR signals need a free line of sight, so nothing can block | | | | Summary |
| their way. If there's something in the way, the signal will | | | | There's only one reason to chose for an IR remote |
| not reach the receiver. RF signals will travel through | | | | and that's the compatibility with programmable |
| wood or stone. This means you can hide the receiver | | | | remotes. If you prefer lower cost, a bigger reach or a |
| unit above your ceiling or behind a wall. Or even behind | | | | nicer looking room, RF is the way to go. |