Eventually every projector lens gets dirty or dusty. Here are some tips on how to clean your projector lens without damaging it. Before cleaning: Turn off the projector Unplug the power cable Let the projector cool down. It …
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Safety tips for your Optoma 1080p Projector
Follow these important safety and maintenance tips to keep your Optoma 1080p projector working Basic Care To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your Optoma projector to rain or excessive moisture. Other than opening the …
Make sure it’s an original DLP projector lamp
Shelagh McNally
Posted in Articles, Counterfeit Awareness, Counterfeit Lamp Awareness, FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides
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No Comments ↓ Have doubts about your newly purchased DLP projector lamp? Find out if your DLP projector lamp is genuine or not. “Not all companies work with Philips and it’s become a widespread problem in the global market,” said Gerrit de Beer, …
How to clean your DLP projector
Learn how to clean your DLP projector After several months of use, your DLP projector is going to need some cleaning. Basic cleaning includes keeping the air filter free of dust and lint, keeping the projector lens clean and removing …
The importance of aspect ratio for your projector screen
Shelagh McNally
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No Comments ↓ Aspect ratio is one of the most important considerations when choosing a projector screen Aspect ratio is just as important as the projector’s gain and material. It’s the proportion of width and height of an image projected onto the screen. …
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Grey vs white home theater projector screen
Which type of home theater projector screen do you need? Should you buy a white or grey home theater projector screen. It all depends on where and what you are showing in your home theater setup. Once you have decided …
Projector screens and the gain factor
Every screen has a gain factor which determines which model you need. After you have chosen what type of projector screen, you need to consider the gain factor. Gain is a measurement of how much brightness is reflected off the …
Your screen and your projector
The screen you choose is as important as your projector The type of screen you need depends on your projector, the amount of light in the room, the size of the room and the viewing angle distance from the screen. …
Have you cleaned your projector air filter today?
Shelagh McNally
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2 Comments ↓ Keeping your projector air filter clean is one of the most important maintenance tips you can do. In order to produce it’s brilliant colors, deep blacks and crisp whites, projectors generate a lot of heat. To prevent overheating, most projectors …
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Checklist for buying genuine OEM Projector Lamps
Shelagh McNally
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No Comments ↓ Use this handy checklist to be sure you’re buying a genuine OEM projector lamp. Learn how to spot counterfeit OEM Projector Lamps Red flag Descriptions Watch for these keywords in the description of the projector lamp. They are often used …
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