This guide outlines the standard operating procedure for the Axion Displays Lens Calculator. Use this tool to determine exact throw distances, required lens types, and comprehensive image quality metrics for single projector setups.
Step 1: Target Screen Configuration Select your target screen’s aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 16:10, or 2.4:1 Cinema) from the dropdown menu and choose your preferred measurement unit (Metric or Imperial). Input your desired screen width or height to establish the baseline canvas size.
Step 2: Projector Selection Select a specific projector model from the database, or choose “Manual entry” to input your own specifications. Ensure you select the correct native resolution (such as WUXGA or 4K-UHD) so the calculator can accurately scale the projection data.
Step 3: Two-Way Calculation Method Choose how you want to calculate your setup. You can either input your target screen width to determine the required throw distance, or input your physical throw distance to calculate the resulting maximum image size.
Step 4: Review Image Quality Metrics Analyze the dynamically generated projection data. The system will extrapolate critical viewing metrics based on your setup, including estimated illuminance (Lux), pixel size, visible contrast ratio, and the minimum and optimized viewing distances for your audience.
Step 5: Hardware Recommendations & Results Review the core results panel to see your exact image area and the specific Required Lens Type (throw ratio) needed to achieve it. Use the dynamically populated “Suggested Lenses” and “Suggested Projectors” lists below to find the exact hardware matches for your calculated specifications.