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Frequently Asked Questions<br />
FAQ: What would be a good screen for my home theater room if I was planning on using it for regular television and<br />
not just movies?<br />
<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Screens</strong>: Although the sky's the limit when it comes to getting a home theater projector, there are 3 basic<br />
qualities that define the typical mainstream consumer product.<br />
1. Price point is at or below $4000 (U.S.D. as of Feb 15 2008)<br />
2. Your Projector Contrast Ratio is higher than 2500:1<br />
3. Your Projector has a 16:9 (HDTV) Native Aspect Ratio<br />
Matte white is the most widely used material because of its superior versatility and it is recommended over high gain<br />
or contrast grey surfaces. It has wide diffusion uniformity for maximum visibility and will get satisfactory results with<br />
virtually any front projection array. It is recommended over high gain material because high gain concentrates the<br />
diffusion into a narrow viewing cone with sharp color enhancement which is great for a dedicated home theater<br />
environment but not preferred for a multi-purpose room due to its limited visibility angle. Contrast Grey material<br />
enhances black level contrast for older DLP and entry level LCD projectors but also does this at the expense of<br />
diminished light return which means it should be used only with high output projectors.<br />
Front projection should generally be used in a setting with controlled lighting or no ambient light at all.<br />
* MaxWhite: Standard matte white weave material<br />
* MaxWhite FG: Matte white weave material with fiber glass backing for enhanced rigidity<br />
* CineWhite PVC tension reinforced variant of matte white<br />
* AcousticPro1080 Acoustically transparent matte white weave material<br />
* VersaWhite has dry-erase capabilities as well as serving its purpose as a matte white front projection<br />
surface<br />
<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Screens</strong> Suggests the following Screen Types<br />
1. Wall / Ceiling / In-Ceiling - (Manual and Electric)<br />
* See: VMAX2, CineTension2, HOME2, Spectrum, Evanesce or Manual Series<br />
2. Wall Only ( For dedicated home theater) - Fixed Frame<br />
* See: SableFrame, ezFrame or <strong>Elite</strong> PrimeVision Fixed Frame<br />
3. Outdoor, portable business or recreational presentations (Floor Pull up or folding fixed frame screens.)<br />
* See: QuickStand, ezCinema, ezCinema Plus and PicoScreen <br />
4. Indoor electric floor rising<br />
* See: Kestrel, Kestrel Tension, Raptor, Raptor Tension, Raptor Module & Raptor Module Tension<br />
5. Whiteboard projection screens<br />
* See: WhiteBoardScreen, WhiteBoardScreen Universal, Insta-DE Screen & Insta-DEM Screen<br />
FAQ: What size of screen should I pick for my room?<br />
<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Screens</strong>: The best way to do it is to make sure that the screen's diagonal size matches the distance to your first<br />
row of seating. There is no set standard size for a room, just consider the seating location of you and your guests. Your<br />
material should allow everyone to comfortably sit and watch without craning their necks back or shifting their eyes<br />
from side to side. Generally, 84" to 106" are appropriate for your typical residential setup.<br />
FAQ: I just got a good deal on a new SVGA Projector with a contrast ratio 2500:1. It gets good quality in a 100" image<br />
on a white wall so I am planning to get a screen without spending too much. What should I buy?<br />
<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Screens</strong>: Many people are using SVGA Projectors for videos and gaming with good results. Here are some ideas<br />
for selecting your Projection Screen.<br />
Step 1: Choose a screen that is somewhere between the $100 to $400 price point (excluding size factors). As a rule of<br />
thumb, try to keep the cost of your screen to about 30% of projector cost for the sake of proportional<br />
spending.<br />
Step 2: Choose a 4:3 or 16:9 format screen, depending on how much time you will be involved with TV, gaming or<br />
movies that have various formats from, 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1 and 2.35:1...etc.<br />
Step 3: MaxWhite or CineWhite is the best choice for you. But you may also consider high contrast grey material to<br />
improve your black levels if you are watching presentations with an SVGA projector with a low contrast ratio<br />
at about 2000:1 with a high output that exceeds 1500 lumens. Contrast Grey is used to improve black levels<br />
but the diminished light return should always be considered.<br />
www.elitescreens.com/faq<br />
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