Project your vision to small or large groups - but make sure you have the proper projector for the setting, the room size, and the input devices - and be sure that the screen you are using allows your audience to see your presentation properly.

LCD Projector Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of projector is right for my needs?

What is an ANSI-Lumen and why is it important?

What LCD Projectors are currently available on GSA Contract?

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How can I determine what is the best projector for my needs?  There are several important factors that you should consider when determining which projector is right for you.  

Input Device (Computer/VCR/Satellite)  - Certain types of computers/workstations provide special video output ports, if you are using a Personal computer, all of the LCD projectors listed above support the standard 15 pin configuration. 

 

Presentation Screen - The screen that you have may affect what you see in the projected image. 

 

Presentation Content - If you are attempting to display presentations slide shows on the projector, then all the LCD projectors listed above should provide sufficient resolution for the display of your presentation.  However, if you are attempting to display movies, 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Computer Simulation models, higher resolution projectors should be considered

 

Throw Space - The distance between the projector and the screen can become critical when you try to match the projector to the room, most projectors can vary (to an extent) the amount - Panasonic

 

Resolution -  The native resolution of the projector is the amount of pixels that the projector is capable of projecting.  The higher the resolution of the projector, the more crisp the picture will look, and the more detail you will be able to see in the picture.  Most projectors provide the ability to display a higher resolution than the native resolution by compressing the picture. 

 

Room Ambient lighting - If the room that you are presenting in is bright, or if you are presenting outdoors, the projector you are using should have a relatively high ANSI-Lumen rating.

 

Display Size - The size of the display screen can become critical in the selection of the projector for several reasons.  The low projection resolution shown on a large screen can result in large pixel size, and reduce the clarity of the picture. 

 

Weight - The weight of the projector is not usually a consideration unless you do a significant amount of traveling.  There are several projectors available that are targeted for the travel purposes.  These typically range in the 3-4 pound range.    

 

Size - Just as with the weight of the projector, the size is not usually critical unless you do a significant amount of traveling. 

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What is an ANSI-Lumen and what do I need for my use?

ANSI-lumen
An ANSI-Lument is a unit of measure for the amount of light emitted by a multimedia projector. The higher the lumens rating the brighter the displayed image. An ANSI-lumen is the US standard set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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GSA Contract Information

NEC and Panasonic LCD Projectors are covered through the respective company's GSA Contract - Click here for the GSA contract information for each of the companies.  

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Compatibility

The following is the a translation of the nomenclature of the industry standard for the projector's resolution  

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