Front Projection TV’s

By The Manolith Team on October 17th, 2008

Think Movie Theaters!

A Front projection TV works the same as the projector in a movie theater. The image is projected forward and transferred onto a screen. The image projected can be made much larger than the original image, making it perfect for Home Theaters.

To optimize a Front projection TV in your own home, it is best that the unit be mounted on the ceiling away from any direct lighting (such as a bay window). Because the image is enlarged to a significant degree, you can either hang a “screen” on one of your wide walls, or you can specially paint one of your walls to use as the screen. For the best viewing, making your screen up to 100” would be perfect. Remember the importance of room configuration when choosing the screen/wall for the projection. (More information follows on configuration of your room)

You will get the best viewing if you can have near total darkness in the room (again, just like in a movie theater). The more ambient lighting in the room, the poorer the quality of your picture will be. Think of it as being in your own private movie theater, in your favorite easy chair!

Since Front projection TVs does not generate their own video signal, you will have to be sure you consider this when placing your equipment. There will be a good many wires involved to making the projection work. Whether using HDMI, DVI or a combination of several of any connector types, make sure these are not situated behind you. That can make navigation and control a bit tricky! You also do not want wires running through the room, snaking up the walls or dangerously laying across the floor.

Now that it is established that how your room is configured will be the biggest test in your Home Theater viewing, you should agree that Front projection TV’s are the best for creating the perfect picture, therefore, environment. It will be well worth the initial effort to set up your system.

Front projection TVs can be found online at a fraction of the cost at some retail stores, and shipping is often much cheaper than it is for Rear projection TVs. There are many online resources for help and support with your Front projection TV. Don’t assume that because a Rear projection TVs advertised price is lower, it is the end all to making the decision of what type of unit you want. Consider the above mentioned online deals, cheaper shipping and multitude of online support for Front projection.

Following the suggestions above should give you the maximum in viewing pleasure with your Front projection TV. Plan your room arrangement accordingly, plan where to put

Your equipment, and you are well on your way to getting the most of your Home Theater System.