Projector systems – the home cinema revolution

The projector is the central piece of equipment in any home cinema system.

Home entertainment is one of those markets that never stands still. Designers and manufacturers are always looking for a way to refine or improve current technology in order to give you more choice and better quality when it comes to the AV equipment you use at home. Today’s generation of children has grown up with DVDs, flat screen televisions and home cinema; new technologies that have arrived with a speed that amazes their grandparents, and at the heart of this latest revolution is the projector.

New role for the projector
There was a time when a projector was used for reel-to-reel films and slide-based photographs. Today’s projectors, however, are far advanced and project clear, defined digital images onto large screens, creating the closest you can get to a cinema effect in your home. AV enthusiasts have been extolling the virtues of these systems for a number of years and as prices come down and technology improves still further, a growing number of people are choosing the add cinema systems to their homes. The type of projector you choose for your system is important, because it is often the hub of the cinema:

• Specialist manufacturers – digital projector technology is incredibly well developed, but it’s an expensive thing for any electronics manufacturer to add to their range of products. For that reason, you’re likely to get the best results from a specialist company. At Into AV, we can recommend the right make of projector for your needs, helping you to buy quality that rivals anything you’ll get at the cinema.
  
  
• Installation – putting your projector in the right place is one of the most important aspects of installing your home cinema system. It must be the right distance from your screen, and projectors are usually mounted on the ceiling, so it’s advisable to research as much as you can before you install anything. Better still, look into getting an expert to install it for you – saving you time and hassle.
  
  
• Lifespan – unlike a DVD player or traditional system, you’re not using a projector manually – there’s no pushing of buttons or inserting of discs. Instead, the projector is linked to your other AV equipment by cables. This means that it’s likely to have a good lifespan – out of reach of pets or children and with very little direct activity.

Buying your projection screen
If you’re interested in installing a cinema system in your home, take a look at the range of projectors we supply at Into AV. We are specialists in this area, so we can give you all the information you need in order to make a decision. You’ll find a lot of advice on our website, but you can always call us on 01438 311625 to find out more or get specific advice about the type of system you’re interested in.