Aspect ratio

[chuckaroo]

Still new at the front projection system even yhough I'm convinced its the way to go.
My question is: If I purchase the Z2, will I still be able to use my DVD's that are 4.3 even though the projector is 16.9?
Thanks a million,

The Chuckster

Added note; my room is 11X14. How close can I be to the screen and still have a great picture and what kind of screen can I get away with?
Got to watch the budget. Wife says I'm a little nuts.

Thanks guy's.




Chuckster

[Chris D]

chuck, you can absolutely watch a 4:3 movie on a 16:9 projector. Two ways to do this: first, you can watch it as a 4:3 movie with black bars on the left and right of the picture. This would be preferable, but may depend on your setup, projector type, etc. You can also watch it so that the 4:3 image is stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. The image would be stretched and somewhat distorted.

As far as viewing distance, the general rule of thumb is to get no closer than 1.5 times the width of your screen. (i.e. for a 6 foot wide screen, sit no closer than 9 feet)




CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"

[chuckaroo]

Thanks Chris.
Just wanted to make sure before I dropped a couple of K's for a PJ.

You guys are great
Thanks

The Chckster




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