Advent Video Beam Television Explained

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]

Notes and References

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