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

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

[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.

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