I am trying to select a projector for our church which will be mainly used for displaying song lyrics with perhaps the occasional DVD video. We are currently using an overhead projector.

I am looking at a very basic setup, using the existing 4:3 screen if possible. This is 68" wide (about 85" diagonal). My preferred projector location is about 16 feet away from the screen.

I have found a projector that seems to fit the geometry requirements using the projector selection database. It is the Sharp XG-SV200X rated 5000 lumens in normal mode. The throw range is 8'5" to 16'10" so I would be right at the end of the range.

The image brightness comes out to 122fL (presumably at 5000 lumens output as I cannot toggle to use the reduced ECO mode.) This seems very high compared to what I have seen people specify for screen brightness. It also says the maximum room brightness is 83% or 31fc. I don't know what I have for room brightness but we do have large stained glass windows on the sides, some of which cannot be darkened.

Can anyone tell me if this projector is really a viable candidate or if I am off base? Also any comments on the predicted screen brightness would be appreciated.