Step-By-Step Tips on How to Choose a Projection Screen

You are ready to buy a projection screen, but don'tGrey Matt White
know which one to pick among the different typesDiffusion screen surface, with effective scattering
offered by the store. Here are some ideas to narrowangle more than 160 degrees, high brightness
your choice down.coefficient (more than 0.85), anti-glare, fine color
Step 1: What type of screen do you want?rendition, wide viewing angle, soft light. No visual fatigue
- Fixed frame screen. Installed in one fixed location.after long viewing. Stable physical parameter, less
Ready to use anytime.attenuation. Odorless
- Motorized Screen. Installed in one fixed location.Grey Vinyle
Press remote to use screen.PVC screen surface, with effective scattering angle
- Manual pull down Screen. Installed in one fixedmore than 160 degrees, high brightness coefficient
location. Pull down screen to use.(more than 0.82), high contrast, wide viewing angle, soft
- Pull-up Screen. Can also be carried aroundlight. No visual fatigue after long viewing. Stable
Step 2 : What type of AV format do you want?physical parameter, less attenuation, flat and free of
- 1:1smell. Odorless.
- 4:3 like TV and PC monitorsWhite Vinyle
- 16:9 like movie screensPVC screen surface, with effective scattering angle
Step 3: What color screen do you want?more than 160 degrees, high brightness coefficient
- White(more than 0.90), fine color rendition, high contrast, wide
- Gray.viewing angle, soft light. No visual fatigue after long
White Screen vs. Gray Screen debate. It is said thatviewing. Stable physical parameter, less attenuation, flat
Gray projection screens absorb ambient light better.and free of smell. Odorless.
There is greater contrast because black colors seemStep 5 : What screen size do you want?
blacker. White projection screens are perfect to useHow to choose the screen size for you:
for those with the newer, higher contrast models ofThe Diagonal Size is the distance from a lower corner
projectors.of the screen, diagonally across to the other side
See also fabrics in step 4, that already come in grayupper corner. Diagonal sizes are always given with the
or white.specifications.
Step 4 : What Fabric do you Want?The suitable watching distance is equal to the diagonal
Choose the Fabric of your Projection Screen. Noteof the screen.
that the Gain is the brightness from the middle of the- The recommended width of screen :
screen. A gain of 1.0 means the amount of light that isIf you want a 4:3 format, width is Diagonal times .80
projected on the screen returns to the viewer at the(W = Diagonal x .80)
same brightness: none is absorbed and all isIf you want a 16:9 format, width is Diagonal times .82
re-radiated with perfect uniformity from all viewing(W = Diagonal x .82)
angles.- The recommended height of the screen :
Glass Beaded. High brightness, gain of more than 2.9,If you want a 4:3 format, width is Diagonal times .60
effective scattering angle more than 32, high contrast(W = Diagonal x .60)
and resolution, fine color rendition, excellent vision.If you want a 16:9 format, width is Diagonal times .49
Reflective beads are air-isolated and durably attached(W = Diagonal x .49)
to screen surface. Screen surface is flat; prevents- Note the space margin needed by the screen when
mildew, moisture and odor. Fire-proof. Brightness doesit will be installed. The recommended space from the
not decrease over time.ground to the bottom of the screen 0.7 to 1.25 meters.
Pearlux Fabric. High brightness, gain of more than 1.4,For example, you are thinking of buying a 100 electric
effective scattering angle more than 100, high contrastscreen with 4:3 format
and resolution, fine color rendition, good vision in bright1. The screen size is
circumstances. Stable physical parameter and lessDiagonal = 100
attenuation. Flat and odor-free.Width W = Diagonal x .80
Grey Glass Beaded. High brightness, gain of more thanW = 100 x .80
2.8, effective scattering angle more than 32, highW = 80 in
contrast and resolution, fine color rendition, excellentHeight H = Diagonal x .6
vision. Best choice for home theaters. Fabric increasesH = 100 x .6
saturation of black and gray colors, improves contrast.H = 60 in
Reflective beads are air-isolated and durably attachedThe screen size is 80 in x 60 in
to screen surface. Screen surface is flat; prevents2. And the space needed for your screen is
mildew, moisture and odor. Fire-proof. Brightness doesWidth is greater than 80 inches - 80 inches plus
not decrease over time.allowance at the sides
Matt White.Height should be greater 60 inches - 60 inches plus
Diffusion screen surface, with effective scatteringspace from the floor.
angle more than 160 degrees, high brightnessThinking about these factors ahead of time will narrow
coefficient (more than 0.92), anti-glare, fine coloryour choices to the projection screen that is perfect
rendition, wide viewing angle, soft light. No visual fatiguefor your needs and use. Fergameri USA can provide
after long viewing. Stable physical parameter, lessthe best screen suitable for you at affordable prices.
attenuation.