Dan M~
Second Unit
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- Nov 30, 2000
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As I try to convince my wife on a large screen TV, I continually convince myself that a projector is a better way to go. But I have some questions...
First my thoughts, I am looking to setup a DVD (only) 16:9 HT. I am not looking for HDTV at this time and would like to buy (used if possible) a projector to use with my existing equipment. I'm trying to keep it cheap (price wise) and enjoy the big screen.
Can you connect a DVD player directly to the projector (and reciever) to play movies or is (are?) additional equipment required?
What projector resolution is equivalent to progressive DVD output(720P?) or what is the minimum projector resolution required to play maximum DVD resolutions?
I have an old roll-up "3M Wall Screen", 68"X68", is this an acceptable screen if I mask it to 16:9, roughly a 64"X36" screen?
How far would the projector need to be from the screen?
How about the viewer?
I will be able to control ALL light in the viewing area, what is an acceptable minimum contrast level?
What other basic info do I need?
So what is the least expensive projector to meet my simple demands?
Thanks for getting me started down the path...
First my thoughts, I am looking to setup a DVD (only) 16:9 HT. I am not looking for HDTV at this time and would like to buy (used if possible) a projector to use with my existing equipment. I'm trying to keep it cheap (price wise) and enjoy the big screen.
Can you connect a DVD player directly to the projector (and reciever) to play movies or is (are?) additional equipment required?
What projector resolution is equivalent to progressive DVD output(720P?) or what is the minimum projector resolution required to play maximum DVD resolutions?
I have an old roll-up "3M Wall Screen", 68"X68", is this an acceptable screen if I mask it to 16:9, roughly a 64"X36" screen?
How far would the projector need to be from the screen?
How about the viewer?
I will be able to control ALL light in the viewing area, what is an acceptable minimum contrast level?
What other basic info do I need?
So what is the least expensive projector to meet my simple demands?
Thanks for getting me started down the path...