GearCast - House of Worship Projector Solutions from Optoma

Projection technology from Optoma enhances the faithful message with clear and brightDefinition:
In audio, a sound quality that emphasizes high frequencies. Also called "crisp," "clear," or "sparkly." imagery, holding the attention of the entire congregation – from the front pew to the back row. Imagine everyone in the house viewing the action clearly and vividly, for a more powerful and memorable experience. Your service comes alive with advanced projectors and displays from Optoma.

Up until recently, the expense for pro-quality projection systems was prohibitive to all but the largest houses of worship, but advances in laser projection, interactive technology, processing speed, and lighting itself have brought many of these products within reachDefinition:
The size of a broadcast or media market. of venues of all sizes.

Seeing is Believing

If you have a choir and/or band, wouldn’t it be great to see them up close in real-time? You might record a memorable visual performance and offer it to your congregants later. Perhaps they’d like to view a particular sermon again? Family and School events, fairs, seminars—any media event that is captured can be streamed through superior quality Optoma products for mass or remote viewing.

Our Most Popular Optoma Products for Houses of Worship

Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video and audio experiences.

All the compact and light-weight projectors operate quietly, making them ideal for houses of worship where quiet operation is required. The devices are engineered to provide thousands of hours of low-cost and virtually maintenance-free operation. Most feature convenient new technologies like vertical lens shiftDefinition:
A feature that allows physical movement of the lens within a video projector to offset the image horizontally or vertically, which can provide keystone correction. Use of lens shift is preferable to digital keystone correction because it provides less image distortion. See: Keystone. which simplifies installations by shifting the image up and down making it easier to position the projector in a room.

Projector Solutions for Small to Medium Houses of Worship

W318ST: Perfect for small to medium rooms. Don't let the confines of a small space challenge your projection efforts - utilize the W318ST short throw projectorDefinition:
A projector with a special lens that can be placed in close proximity to a screen, above or below it, with minimal image distortion. from Optoma. With 3500 lumens of WXGADefinition:
(Wide eXtended Graphics Display) A display standard with 1280×768-pixel resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) or 1280×800-pixel resolution (16:10 aspect ratio). projection and a 20,000:1 contrast ratioDefinition:
Contrast ratio describes the video dynamic range of a display device as a relationship between the brightest color (white) and the darkest color (black) that the system can produce. Two methods are used to specify contrast ratio; the full on/full off method describes the dynamic contrast ratio and the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) method measures the static contrast ratio., the W318ST's 0.52:1 short throwDefinition:
The distance between a lighting or sound source and its object. ratio projects large, 80-inch images from several feet away. Full 3D enhances realism brings stunning, life-like immersion.  The W318ST features a lamp life up to 10,000 hours, providing many years of use with minimal maintenance.

X515 6500 Lumens XGADefinition:
(Extended Graphics Array) Display standard with 1024×768-pixel resolution (the older 4:3 aspect ratio used in early television) DLPDefinition:
DLP (Digital Light Projection): A video projection method that uses a device with thousands of micromirrors. Projector: This complete projector will shine with 6,500 lumens of brightness in places of worship. ZoomDefinition:
Continuously variable enlargement or reduction of an image. up to 1.8x, and manage the image vertical, horizontal, and keystoneDefinition:
The effect caused by a projector that doesn't project evenly on a screen, and therefore produces a distorted image with non-parallel sides. Some projectors or accessories can correct this effect. settings with quick and easy-to-use- controls; setup is done and you’re ready to present in minutes. Energy-saving features like stand-by mode and auto- power off will help you save time and money, and keep this projector running even longer.

Projector Solutions for Medium and Large Houses of Worship

OPTOMA 506 Series Laser Projectors: The entire ProScene 506 series of laser projectors by Optoma feature great image quality in a compact and lightweight design while delivering accurate color reproduction to enhance any medium to large-sized venue.

ZW506-W 5,200 Lumens ProScene WXGA Laser Projector: Brighten any room with stunning, razor-sharpDefinition:
A musical note that is higher in pitch than a note's standard frequency. See also: Flat. WXGA projection with Optoma's ProScene ZW506-W 5,200 lumenDefinition:
A measure of the amount of brightness of a lightbulb. The higher the number of lumens, the brighter the lightbulb. projector. Connect to high-quality 4KDefinition:
3840x2160-pixel video resolution. This is also often called Ultra HD or UHD. Also resolution of 4096x2160, which is popular in the film industry. HDRDefinition:
HDR (High Dynamic Range): Composites two images, for highlight and dark areas, to supply higher dynamic range than a camera can achieve in one shot. digitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. video or legacy analogDefinition:
A signal that is continuous in nature, as opposed to being defined as a series of discrete numbers (or elements) as found in digital signals; electrically "analogous" to an acoustical signal in the air. video sources easily with HDM, HDBaseTDefinition:
A standard for transmission of high-definition video, audio, Ethernet, control signals, and power over a single CAT-5/6A or above cable. and VGA inputs. The ZW506-W eliminates lamp and filterDefinition:
1. (audio) A circuit that reduces certain frequencies, e.g., a low-pass or high-pass filter for audio. See also: Equalizer.  2. (optics) reduces certain color wavelengths or polarizations. replacements for up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free use.

ZU506-W 5,000 Lumens WUXGADefinition:
(Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array) Graphics standard with 1920×1200-pixel resolution (16:10 aspect ratio). Professional Installation Laser Projector: Compact in size, but large in brightness the Optoma ProScene ZU506-W delivers WUXGA visuals that will engage audiences in a variety of settings. Using a laser light source that produces 5,000 lumens of brightness, this projector's laser light source eliminates lamp and filter replacements for up to 30,000 hours. HDMIDefinition:
HDMI (High-Definition Media Interface): A standard for connecting video, audio, security, and control signals. and VGA inputs provide connectivity to high-quality 4K HDR digital video.

ZH506T 5,000 Lumens ProScene 1080pDefinition:
1920×1080-pixel resolution with progressive scan, also known as Full HD. 1080p can sometimes also be informally referred to as 2K. Laser Projector With HDBaseT: available in black or white, the ZH506T 1080p Installation Laser projector can brighten any room with remarkable, razor-sharp 1080p projection. Easily connect to high-quality 4K HDR digital video or legacy analog video sources easily with HDM, HDBaseT and VGA inputs. Eliminate lamp and filter replacements for up to 20,000 hours of 5000 lumens. This compact, low weight projector operates quietly, making it ideal for houses of worship.

ZU506T 5,000 Lumens ProScene WUXGA Laser Projector with HDBaseT: Engage audiences with beautiful WUXGA visuals and 5,000 crystal clear lumens projected from Optoma's ProScene ZU506T. The ZU506T eliminates lamp and filter replacements for up to 20,000 hours. Installation and set up are flexible with vertical lens shift, Optoma's own corner correction technology, 360° and portrait mode. This compact, low weight projector operates quietly.

ZH420UST-B: With Optoma's ZH420UST Ultra Short Throw Laser projector, you now have the ability to produce spectacular 100” Full HD 1080p images from only 12” away. Add in built-in edge blendingDefinition:
When more than one projector is used edge to edge, creates a seamless transition. and warping adjustments, and that makes this projector ideal for space-constrained environments. The ZH420UST comes with 4,000 lumen laser-phosphor technology for stunning images with up to 20,000 hours of life from the light source.

WU515TST: The Optoma ProScene WU515TST is a short throw projector that is engineered for the demanding needs of professional installations DLP technology empowers the Optoma WU515TST with accurate colors, excellent contrast and superb reliability. The 5,500 lumens of brightness projects WUXGA resolutionDefinition:
1. (video) The measure of pixels horizontally and vertically. For example, 1920x1080 is considered HD, or high-definition. 2. (audio) The combined bit depth and sample rate of a digital audio signal. images.

OPTOMA 4K UHD Projector Solutions for Large Venues

For larger venues, the Optoma ProScene ZK1050 and ZK750 deliver incredible brightness, stunning 4K UHD image quality and multiple built-in installation features. They provide maximum flexibility and powerful performance.

ZK750: Optoma's ProScene ZK750 is a 7,500 lumens 4K UHD installation laser projector with interchangeable lens capability. DuraCore technology ensures reliable, virtually maintenance-free operation with an IP6X-certified optical engine and up to 30,000 hours of laser light source life, providing lower total cost of ownership. The interchangeable capability of this laser projector gives you a variety of premium lens options.

ZK1050: Perfect for large venues, the ProScene ZK1050 is one of Optoma's flagship 4K UHD laser projectors featuring 10,000 lumens of brightness, to deliver incredible brightness, stunning 4K UHD image quality and multiple built-in installation features to provide maximum flexibility and powerful performance for a range of professional environments.

Compatible with multiple interchangeable lens options with various throw distances, this projector offers impressive throw ratio coverageDefinition:
In film making, additional footage shot from additional cameras that's useful for editing and backup. to provide installation flexibility. The Optoma ZK1050 is equipped with built-in edge blending and warping, four corner and keystone correction along with DuraCore technology that ensures reliable, virtually maintenance-free operation with an IP6X-certified optical engine and up to 30,000 hours of laser light source life; providing lower total cost of ownership.

Optimized 130-inch All-in-One QUAD LED Display

FHDQ130

• WIDE VIEWING ANGLE: Smooth screen surface and 170° wide viewing angle with robust 4-in-1 SMDDefinition:
  (Surface Mount Device) Electronic components that are mounted directly to a printed circuit board, which replaces "through hole technology".  Allows for higher density and assembly automation, having no leads (wires) to attach. LEDDefinition:
  LED (Light-Emitting Diode): A semiconductor light generator used in displays, television, pointers and for general illumination. It is a low-power replacement for incandescent lamps.
• SIMPLE SETUP: 3-step installation process that takes hours instead of days
• OPTIMIZED IMAGE: Stunning out-of-the-box image quality with 1.5mm pixelDefinition:
  A single point of light in a display. Display resolution normally specifies the total quantity of pixels, or the count of vertical and horizontal pixels. For example, HDTV is 1920x1080 pixels or 2,073,600 total pixels (2 Megapixels). pitch and pre-calibration
• SMARTPHONE CONTROL: Easy control and configuration via Control QDefinition:
  1. Short for Quality factor. The bandwidth of a filter, which often correlates to resonance.  2. The opposite of damping in a speaker, i.e., the magnification of resonance. With speakers, a high Q relates to low damping, and a low Q relates to high damping. See: Damping. app for mobile devices
• QUAD PIXEL TECHNOLOGY: Unique quad pixel design with advanced contrast boosting for darker black levels and brighter whites
• INTEGRATED SCALERDefinition:
  A device that converts a video signal from one resolution to a different resolution.: HQUltra 4K image processing technology delivers lightning-fast switching and sharp scaling

Experience stunning, larger-than-life visuals with the 130-inch Optoma FHDQ130 1080p LED display. Employing a unique packaging process, the all-in-one LED display easily installs in three steps, bringing a beautiful large format display in hours, not days.

ZU850 8,000 Lumens WUXGA DLP Laser Projector (call for our price!): Optoma ZU850 delivers vibrant colors and more consistent brightness, along with high resolution and contrast for stunning quality images. The ZU850 also offers an array of advanced connectivity options including HDMI, DVI-DDefinition:
DVI that carries only digital video signals. See: DVI., HDBaseT and 3G-SDIDefinition:
(Serial Digital Interface) 3-gps uncompressed digital standard over a 75 Ohm coax cable, using a BNC connector.. Every aspect of the ZU850 has been carefully designed and built to suit the requirements of even the most complex professional installation, representing the ultimate in professional image projection.

You can see why we’re excited to offer these amazing products to our House of Worship customers. We at Full Compass feel these items offer tremendous value and performance. Click or call 800-356-5844 to speak to a Full Compass Sales Pro about meeting your projector needs in the most cost-effective way possible.

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