Find out how to cut down on unnecessary costs when you own a home projector, as well as how to take care of it and save more money.
To get the most out of your home projector, you need to think about a lot of different things. Some people think that putting more money into a problem will solve it, but you don't have to spend a lot of money to get the most out of your home theatre.
There has been a lot of talk about how you can save money on a home theatre system by buying cheap projectors, making your own projectors, and doing many other things. It's important to think about how to get the most out of your projector without spending a lot of money.
Mounting
We can't say enough about mounting. It is very important to mount things right. How would that save money? When something is put on a shelf unit, dust tends to build up. Keeping the filters clean and making sure there is enough air flow will help you keep the projector from getting too hot, which can cause damage that is expensive to fix.
Choice on Screen
It is very important to choose the right screen. Not only do you want to get the right screen for your home projector the first time (so you don't have to buy another one and spend more money), but you also want to get the right screen for where it will be put. Is it easy to clean the screen? If the fabric is soft, will it tear or rip? Can something that's easy to break be stored when it's not being used?
Screens can also be made with safety in mind. Using a "artsy" cabinet cover with pictures or even a painting of some kind will keep dust from building up on the screen, so you won't have to clean it as often, which could hurt the screen. It will also keep the projection screen from ripping, tearing, or getting other damage that might be caused by something unexpected.
Lamp Care
Make sure the projection unit doesn't get bumped or shaken around a lot when it's mounted. If you bump or move the projector all the time, it can cause many problems that are expensive to fix. The headlamp filaments are very fragile, just like the mantles in lanterns. If you keep jostling or bumping the projector, the bulb will burn out much faster. This will lead to expensive repairs that shouldn't have to be done so often. Electronics and circuit boards can also lose connections or come loose when they are bumped often. This can also lead to repairs that cost a lot of money.
Lens Care
When the lenses aren't being used, do they have enough protection? The optics of a projector can be a very pricey part to replace. Lens covers are important. Even if they don't come with the projector when you buy it, they are well worth the price. Quite often, spending a little bit of money up front can save a lot of money in unneeded costs down the road.
Cover for a projector
Building a small container, especially for shelf-mounted units, can give the user a unique look and design, and it can also do important things. Adding computer fans and a power supply, which don't cost much, will make sure there is enough airflow to keep the unit from overheating and keep most dust and dirt from getting into the projection unit, where it could damage the optics.
If you want to get the most out of a home projector system without spending a lot of money, it really is true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
