Draper Inc.
   
About DraperSearch Draper's WebsiteDownload a Draper CatalogDraper's policiesContact DraperWhat's New at Draper
Draper's projection screensDraper's projector and plasma lifts and mountsDraper's home theatreDraper's window shadesDraper's athletic equipmentDraper's easels
 
 
Planning your rear projection screen system
  Consider the variables to determine the correct screen size, placement, and optical qualities.
Chat Live with a Draper AV Expert
 
 
   
Projector—Draper recommends that you provide us the details of what projector and lens you intend to use with your application.    
     
Size—For legibility, we suggest this rule: L = distance from screen to back row of seats. Screen height  should equal or exceed L÷6 in all situations.  For complex graphics, as in a command and control center, screen height may need to be as great as L÷2.    
   

Placement—Install screens high enough so that all seats have an unobstructed view, but screen center should be no more than 20° above the eye level of any viewer. In a room with a level floor, the bottom of the screen should be 36" to 48" above the floor.

 
   
Audience—Ideally, all viewers should be seated within 30° of the projection axis, and never more than 45° off axis.  
   
Audience Lighting—Draper rear projection screens are designed for use in lighted rooms. However, optical qualities will be enhanced if lighting is controlled so that no direct or reflected light strikes the screen.  
   
Projection Area—Ideally, the depth of the projection room should be 2x the screen width. This is often not feasible, so high quality first surface mirrors may be used to fold the projection path, achieving the desired image size within a shorter distance.  
   

Only Draper can provide six unique rear projection screen technologies to satisfy any requirement:  IRUS, Cinescreen®, Vortex, High Contrast Black, HoloView and DiamondScreen™.

 

 
 


Copyright © 2006 Draper Inc. • 411 South Pearl Street, Spiceland, IN 47385 • 800-238-7999 • 765-987-7999 • All Rights Reserved
This page was last updated June 5, 2008 .   Information provided on this website is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

 

Draper Home Page