This month, for our focus on projectors, we consulted Full Compass, www.fullcompass.com, which represents and sells more than 600 lines of equipment for sound reinforcement, audio/video, recording, acoustical treatment, special-effects lighting, and video security. Here are their recommendations for three ideal projectors for worship facilities to meet a variety of budgets.

$35,000
Panasonic PTD7700U
Featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing and SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution, the PT-D7700U-K delivers outstanding 7000-lumen brightness and up to 4000:1 contrast ratio. Panasonic's Dynamic Iris improves contrast by precisely matching the lamp output to the input signal. Working together with the liquid-cooled optical engine, Dynamic Iris helps produce images with astonishing definition. The PT-D7700 Series features superior brightness, image quality, reliability and extended-time usability.

$12,000
Panasonic PTD5600U  
The Panasonic PTD5600U is ideal for bright, high-quality image projection in large spaces, for stable performance over extended time periods, and for improved image quality. Even though the PT-D5600U is a 1-chip DLP projector, its liquid-cooling system and dual-lamp optical system team up to give it a brightness of 5000 lumens. This enables bright, large-screen projection even in well-lit conditions. This high-contrast combines with an outstanding brightness for crisp, high-resolution images in virtually any viewing environment. A new and unique control technology is used to maximize the color segment areas of the color wheel.

$1,295
Sanyo PLC-XU73
The Sanyo PLC-XU73 is a portable XGA multimedia projector. Features include: 2000 ANSI Lumens, 450:1 Contrast Ratio, True XGA (1024 x 768) Resolution, Compressed SXGA (1280 x 1024), F1.65-1.81 Zooms, Manual Zoom / Focus with Mid Range, Standard Lens (1.77 to 2.17:1 Throw Ratio), Quick AC Disconnect After Turning Off, Switchable Input/Output D-Sub 15 Terminal, Progressive Scanning with 3-2 Pulldown Technology, Blackboard Mode Ideal for Dark Surface Presentations, and Variable Audio Outputs.