PROJECTION SCREENS
The proper guideline for large-screen projection
How to choose the proper type of screen
Which screen is to be preferred first of all depends on the application. For frequent shows in the same location a wall or ceiling screen - manually or electrically operated, with or without frame - should be considered. For shows in different locations a tripod screen resp. a portabe screen is the better solution.
electrical – installed
manual – installed
framed screen
tripod – mobile
How to choose the proper picture format
Standard format |
| Video format |
for overhead | 1:1 | for video presentations |
or slide projection | or TV | |
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4:3
Home cinema format for DVD or HDTV
16:9 |
How to choose the proper height of the screen (4:3)
Height of the screen
=one sixth of its distance to the last row of seats
Distance between the screen and the first row of seats
=height of the screen x 1.5
Minimum distance between the screen bottom and the floor
=0.60 – 0.90 m for home cinema use
=1.25 m if the audience is sitting
=1.60 m if the audience is standing
200 cm
height of the screen
125 cm
minimum distance
to the floor
800 cm 
400 cm 
How to choose the proper screen fabrics
Matt white – Datex/R – HighContrast/S |
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Ideal viewing angle 50° |
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(to the left or right of the image centre) |
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Gain factor 1 |
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For lecture rooms in which |
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the ambient light can be easily controlled | 100° |
Datalux
Ideal viewing angle 35°
(to the left or right of the image centre)
Gain factor 2
For bright lecture rooms and projectors with a low light output
70° |
Matt white – The screen fabric matt white is undoubtedly the first choice and guarantees bright, natural colours without a loss of intensity.
Fabric type | Reflection value | Viewing angle | Weight per sqm | Thickness mm | Used in |
Matt white/S | 1.0 | 50° | 425 | 0.34 | Installation/mobile |
Matt white/M | 1.0 | 50° | 1350 | 0.95 | Elpro/Hapro |
Matt white/D | 1.0 | 50° | 490 | 0.26 | FastFold |
Matt white/P | 1.0 | 50° | 480 | 0.45 | Home Screen |
Matt white/W | 1.1 | 40° | 900 | 0.65 | Cineroll Electric Advanced |
Matt white/WP | 1.1 | 40° | 500 | 0.35 | Cineflex Electric IR |
Matt white/WF | 1.1 | 40° | 600 | 0.35 | Cinelux Mobil 2 |
Matt white/WD | 1.1 | 40° | 400 | 0.27 | Cinelux Compact Mono |
Datex/R | 1.8 | 30° | 490 | 0.26 | Fastfold |
HighContrast/S | 1.0 | 45° | 540 | 0.36 | Home cinema |
Datalux/F | 2.2 | 35° | 160 | 0.11 | |
Datalux/S | 1.5 | 35° | 425 | 0.35 | Installation/mobile |
Datalux/M | 1.5 | 35° | 1400 | 1.00 | Elpro/Hapro |
Subject to technical alterations, as well as to changes of the design and the colour | 63 |
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