When you want to have a full High Definition set up, there are 4 elements that you need to look at. These are: The HD movie, the player, the cable and the projector. Keep in mind, there are no High Definition projection screens. Only those that can reflect in the best way what all the other elements get onto the screen.
So to get the best possible result you need all the other elements to be capable of high definition.
Let’s have a look at all of them:
1. The information source
Most likely this is a DVD, but it can also be material from a hard disk. This is where it all starts, because even if everything else is HD capable, if your source material isn’t High Definition, the resulting image will not be as sharp.
2. The player
When you have a high def disc and the player isn’t capable of sending out an HD signal, that’s where your HD adventure ends. So you have to make sure your player is capable of sending the right signal out. If it can, make sure to verify through which connector the signal is HD. That’s because there are often more connections to the projector, but not all of them are HD. When we look at the cables, you’ll see why
3. The cables
Cables are often an afterthought, but for high definition projection they matter. A composite cable used to be common (it’s that one that has a yellow, white and red connector attached to it one the output side), but it’s not good enough for high definition projection. That’s because it’s not designed to carry a HD signal. Your most common options are component or HDMI cables.
4. The projector
Once you have the source, the player and the cable all giving you an HD signal, you need the projector to be able to project the image in all its glory. That’s not possible if your projector can not process the high definition signal or doesn’t have the right connections.
Now that we have all the HD elements in place, let’s have a look at the projection screen. A projection screen can not be an HD screen, as no matter what shines onto the screen, it will reflect it.
However, a smooth, wrinkle-free projection surface is a must. So look for the projection screen fabric that has those characteristics.
That’s it, you all set. These are the elements you need to enjoy high definition in its full glory.