Advent Video Beam Television

The Advent VideoBeam is a big-screen television that was invented in the 1970s by Advent Corporation, founded by Henry Kloss. Both picture and sound are projected from the television's projector base towards a curved screen, where they are reflected back towards the viewer. It is a plug-and-play system, which means it has few adjustments, to make it easier to install.[1] In 1978, its advertised sale price was $3,000.[2]

Characteristics

  • 7-foot screen (51.5" x 68.5")
  • 180 watts power consumption
  • Focal distance fixed at 100" [3]
  • Projection technology: Cathode ray tube with rear-facing 3" phosphor screen and collimating mirror
  • Good quality projection
  • Clear, well-defined, and bright
  • Easy to install[4]

References

  1. ^ Guttenberg, Steve. "The Advent VideoBeam 1000 Projection System". SOUND&VISION. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  2. ^ "Magazine Ad For Advent VideoBeam Television 'Paid For Itself In Beer'". Playboy Magazine, 1978.
  3. ^ "Videobeam 1000".
  4. ^ "WallVisions- Advent VideoBeam Brochure". WalVisions. Retrieved November 26, 2013.