How to Make a Projector Brighter?

ByCarry

how to make a projector brighter

If you are using a projector for a different purpose, the images displayed on the screen are dull even though your model is new.

The points explained below on how to make a projector brighter will improve your viewing experience.

Having a low-cost projector will surely give you a brighter display in the beginning or for few years.

But after a few usages, the brightness level will drastically fall due to the cheap quality lamp used inside the projector.

So, If images of your projector on the screen are getting dull, here is a guide on making a projector brighter.

8 Points On How To Make A Projector Brighter?

  • Cleaning The Projector Lens

One of the main reasons for dimmer light is dust, dirt, and unwanted smudges that collect near the lamp, affecting the bulb’s projection power.

So if the projector is not cleaned for a longer period, then chances are dust particles blocking the light, making it less visible on the screen.

As a result, the images projected on the wall give you a low brightness with small dots visible on the screen.

To clean the lens, I highly request you to do it by a professional, but still, if you want to do it yourself, then watch the short video that will make the process much easier for you.

So, to make your lens dust-free, it’s always recommended to clean the lens at regular intervals depending on how much your usage is.

  • Clean the Dust Filter

This method depends on what type of model you have for cleaning the air filter because some unit does not have an air filter inside their projector.

So, to make your bulb last longer and give you more brightness, you should clean the air filter to prevent dirt from going into the projector.

If there isn’t an air filter inside the device, you should still try to keep the projector vents clear so that heat comes out at a normal rate with the help of a projector fan.

  • Changing The Bulb

how to change projector lamp

Now, every model comes with a lamp with a life of 2000+ hours, depending on which model you have.

Also, remember that your lamp’s life will not be as brighter due to its usage over time.

So, either replace the bulb with the new one or if you feel your projector is old and does not match the current generation, it’s always recommended to change the projector.

But before you change the bulb, read the manufacturing guide to get the right bulb for your projector.

To change a lamp, below are some factors you should consider before purchasing or changing the bulb for your unit.

  1. First of all, check what lumens power your bulb is. The lumen’s power is mentioned either on the box of the model or inside the owner’s guide.
  2. When selecting the Watt, make sure you go with the right high lumens power and low watt level according to the projector’s model.
  3. Finally, check the model’s housing when selecting the new lamp for your projector.
  4. So, if the bulb does not fit into the housing, it will be hard to position it correctly in the projector, and you will waste your investment.

  • Manually Increase The Brightness

If your projector allows you to adjust the brightness manually, you can increase it by reading the owner guide. 

To increase the brightness, either you read it in a manual guide or go to the menu option and select the display option.

Select the brightness option in the menu and choose the appropriate level according to the room environment.

  • High Gain Screen

You can also use the high-gain screen to project the images brighter and more vivid on these screens.

There are different types of screens available that improve the image quality, and also white color projector screens provide more brightness in case of black screens.

  • Use ALR Screen

When nothing works for you, it’s time to invest a little bit extra in a specialized screen known as the ALR projector screen.

Now, these screens absorb the surrounding lights up to 90% and emit them back from the projector screen, giving you brighter picture quality.

  • Dim The Lights

Now, this step depends on the lighting system you have around your surroundings, and it will only work when you control on it.

The best part is to totally switch off the lights and make the room darker making the projector to provide full brightness on screen.

You can even use blinds to eliminate the light coming from the window of your room.

  • Turn On Normal Mode

If your projector is running in eco mode, then it’s time to switch it back to normal mode to increase the brightness of the projector lamp.

Indeed eco mode saves the electricity bill and increases the lamp life, but it also decreases the brightness level by up to 30% on the screen.

P.S.
If you are thinking about buying a new unit, then we will suggest you go with the one that has high lumens power of 3000 or above. The higher lumen creates a brighter image, and it works great in lights and a darker environment.

FAQ

How can I make my projector brighter?

There are a few things you can do to make your projector brighter. One is to adjust the projection settings in the menu option, or you can also try changing the lamp or cleaning the lens.

How can I increase my lumens?

You can measure the lumens in the unit, which tells us how bright or dim a projector can be, and most of the time, higher lumens create a brighter image.

Also, the lumens don’t tell you about the color, contrast ratio, and depth of blacks the unit will project. It will only make it clear how brighter the image will be on the screen.

Final Words

Making the projector brighter is a lot easier as a few steps are discussed above to make the projector brighter.

A room with lots of natural light will require a projector that has a higher lumens power of more than 5000 lumens to get more brightness on the wall or screen.

But if there is a high-power projector and the room has low ambient light, then that brightness will give you a headache or cause eye strain or discomfort while watching.

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