Make your Powerpoint presentation pop with color

Color theory for powerpoint presentation

The right color combinations can make your Powerpoint presentation stand out and hold your audience’s attention. Color theory is a complicated topic but if you can understand the basics you will be well on your way to creating colorful but balanced presentations. Start off by understanding some basic color theory and certain design rules.

Color theory for powerpoint presentation

The color wheel is a quick visual guide to understand the relationship between color. The wheel contains 12 hues separated into three distinct groups:

• Primary colors: red, blue, and yellow. All other colors can be derived from these three colors.
• Secondary colors: green, violet, and orange. These are created by combining the primary colors.
• Tertiary colors: red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-orange, and yellow-green. These are made combing the first six colors.

 Complementary colors

Colors opposite to one another are known as complements. Because they contrast each other, they are used to create a dynamic effect. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast and reinforce each other. The traditional combination has always been: red–green/ yellow–violet/ blue–orange

However on a computer screen the RGB color model is used and since its primary colors are actually red, green and blue the complimentary scale is red-cyan/ green-magenta / blue-yellow.

Analogous Colors

Colors directly next to each other on the color wheel are called analogous. For example: Yellow, yellow-orange, and orange is a set of analogous colors. There is usually one primary, secondary and tertiary hues.

These combinations are most often seen in nature and creates a soothing, rich and monochromatic look. It’s best to use warm or cool colours in this scheme and be aware it does lack contrast.

Design rules for using color

• Know your audience when choosing your colors.
• You want your text to be easy to read and avoid eye fatigue. Go for a high-contrast combo like white and black or dark purple and light yellow.
• Less is more. Don’t go overboard and cram too much color into your presentation. Stick to 2 colors for the the text and 2 or 3 for illustrations.
• Stick with your brand. Use the colors from our logo or website to look more professional.
• Choose dominant colors from your graphics or photos to create a sense of balance and consistency with the overall presentation.
• Customise Powerpoint theme colors in a presentation template for easy access.
• Limit using red and green in case any audience members are color blind.
• Use bold to highlight text rather than different colors.
• Just choose one color for titles and one color for the body.

Background tips

• Try using texture as a background instead of color.
• Use one background color with 2 to 3 colors for text.
• Analogous schemes work best for background color.
• Contrast your text using a complementary text color.

Helpful tools

Create a color wheel using some of the helpful websites out there suchs as Kuler.com or ColorLovers.com

Final words of advice: Always test your presentation on the projector; often color combinations look different on the big screen. You want your presentation to look its best.

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Sanyo PDG-DSU20 projector

The red blinking on your PDG-DSU20 series projector means it’s time replace the projector lamp. A screen that is gradually becoming dimmer is also an indication that the lamp is nearing its end of life.

You’ll  also see the warning message on screen: “The lamp is approaching the end of its useful life. Replacement is suggested.

Resist the temptation to buy a cheaper counterfeit model as this can damage the sensitive mechanisms in your projector. When you purchase an authentic projector lamp, you’re guaranteed a lamp that has been manufactured with high quality parts and one that won’t damage the sensitive mechanisms in your Sanyo PDG-DSU20/DSU20N/DSU20E/DSU20B projector.

Your lamp number is POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764).

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE POA-LMP118 LAMP

NOTE: These instructions can also be applied to the Sanyo DSU20N/DSU20E/DSU20B projectors.

Before installation: Turn off the projector and unplug the AC cord. Allow the projector to cool for one hour – it should be cool to the touch. These machines operate under high temperatures and there is a BURN DANGER unless you allow it TO COOL.

Caution: Don’t touch the screen or the actual bulb with your finger since the oil from your skin can cause a black spot on the bulb.

• The lamp cover for the Sanyo PDG-DSU20 located at the top of the projector. Locate the screw holding the lamp cover in place,  found on the right side of the projector, alongside the ventilation holes.
• Remove the two screws on either side of each the POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764) lamp. Grab the handle on the lamp cage and gently remove the lamp. Place to one side. Be sure to dispose of the lamp properly through a local recycling program.
• Take the new POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764) lamp cage by the handle and gently maneuver it into place.
• Avoid touching the glass or the bulb. The lamp should slide in easily – don’t force it. Once the lamp is in, tighten the screws on the Lamp Assembly.
• Make sure the screws have been tightened properly or the projector will not turn on.
• Replace the Lamp Cover and tighten the screw.
• Re-connect the power cord and turn on the Sanyo PDG-DSU20 projector. If the POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764)lamp does not turn on after the warm-up period, try re-installing the lamp. Reset the lamp hour using the Setting menu.
• Be sure to clean your filter before turning on the Sanyo PDG-DSU20/DSU20N/DSU20E/DSU20B projector.
• Your old POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764) lamp should be properly recycled. These lamps contain mercury and can’t be placed into common garbage.

Resetting the PDG-DSU20 Lamp Replacement Counter

CAUTION: Don’t operate the projectors while any of the lamps are removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accident. Reset the Lamp Replacement Counter only when the POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764) has been replaced.

• Turn the Sanyo PDG-DSU20 projector on.
• Press the Menu option to display the On-Screen Menu.
• Press Point left/right button(s) to Setting Menu icon.
• Press Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to Lamp counter reset.
• Press the Select button.
• Another confirmation dialog box appears, select YES.

NOTE: When you reset the Lamp Replace Counter is reset, the Lamp Indicator will stop blinking and the on screen warning will disappear.

You can prolong the life of your POA-LMP118 (service part 610 337 1764) by regular cleaning to the filer to prevent dust build-up.

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Replacement of the SAMSUNG Color Wheel BP96-00674A Color Wheel Replacement No.: BP96-00674A OC-CW 7BC-AA022 BP67-00097A Click below to buy this Color Wheel now: Lowest Prices Anywhere! There are some Samsung DLP-TV production series that use two different kind of color wheel in the optic system, one is a ball bearing based system and the other is an air suspension system. While the two color wheels have the same diameter and look the same they are not compatible in any way, and cannot be swapped. The only way around this is to change the complete housing and wheel from one type and replace it with the other complete assembly type. To do this you must firs consider the following conditions. If you wish to use the BP900674A color wheel with its respective original housing in a TV that has an air suspension system you must insert a jumper on the pin connectors “CN810”. This will let the TV’s bios know to change the timing of the color wheel. On the contrary, if you want to use the air suspension system with its respective original housing in a TV that has a ball bearing based system you must remove the jumper on the “CN810” pin connectors. Location of jumper CN810 inside TV DMD board with aluminum cover on Back of DMD board attached to Light Engine Highlight of Jumper CN810 Close up of jumper location. Remember: Ball bearing based system Color Wheel: Jumper inserted in the “CN810” pin connectors. Air suspension system: Jumper removed on the “CN810” pin connectors. Ball bearing based system Color Wheel, Part No. BP900674A, BP67-0099A, you can replace it with its original housing in case it’s broken or if it fails. Here are the differences between both color wheels.   Front view Color Wheel "Air suspension"   Front view Color Wheel "Ball bearing"   Motor view "Air suspension"     Motor view "Ball bearing"   Both color wheels Front Area   Both color wheels Motor Area Color Wheel & Housing "Air suspension"   Color Wheel & Housing "Ball bearing"     Click below to buy this Color Wheelnow: Lowest Prices Anywhere! Check out this site, not only do they carry and sell this color wheel, but also lots of spare parts for your TV / DLP / Plasma and LCD. They deliver to most city in the world. http://www.discount-merchant.com

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