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Anyone ever setup a projector and screen?
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Splash
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Set your screen where it goes... then set the projector as close as you are comfortable with it. The closer it is the brighter it will be. It should be mounted behind the seating position so that the fan noise and light bleed doesn't bother you.
If you go here and enter your projector, screen size and screen gain and it will suggest the best throw distance.
If you haven't bought your screen yet, you can buy a very good quality screen here for cheap.
hardk0re
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I've had my projector against a wall, its painted a light grey and the contrast is very good, I cannot complain. Had this setup 4 years and still happy with it.
If I do want a proper type screen I will probably end up going with something like Screen Goo, that is paint on so I can make my screen size customized to the best throw distance of my projector.
http://www.goosystemsglobal.com/
If I do want a proper type screen I will probably end up going with something like Screen Goo, that is paint on so I can make my screen size customized to the best throw distance of my projector.
http://www.goosystemsglobal.com/
it depends, are you able to mount the projector anywhere? Are you limited by your roof structure/mounting bracket? If the projector must take a fixed, or limited position, you have your answer, mount the projector first, then pick a screen location. If you can mount it anywhere, place the screen in the center of the room first, determine how large you want the screen and calculate the throw distance (the projector should give you a throw ratio, if not the lens on it will). Depending on how fancy your unit is, check what adjustments you have (horz, vert, zoom, keystone, 2D-keystone, warping) first. Make sure you use a high-gain wall paint specific for the purpose. Simply painting a wall glossy white may result in hotspot glare, since most consumer level projectors don't have even light distribution.
The amount of brightness in a projector is fixed, the image gets dimmer because your distributing the light over a larger surface area. Mitigating ambient lighting and having a proper screen are the easiest ways to gain brightness.
You may also want to consider buying an actual projection screen for proper image gain (brightness) that doesn't have some of the issues paint does. Remember you may see drywall imperfections, drywall seams, paint runs, etc.
The amount of brightness in a projector is fixed, the image gets dimmer because your distributing the light over a larger surface area. Mitigating ambient lighting and having a proper screen are the easiest ways to gain brightness.
You may also want to consider buying an actual projection screen for proper image gain (brightness) that doesn't have some of the issues paint does. Remember you may see drywall imperfections, drywall seams, paint runs, etc.
N3WMAN
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potato potato. You should have it all planned out before you start mounting anything.
I mount projectors fairly often and everything is planned out ahead of time so there is generally not much guess work. I usually put the screen up first because it takes a while to build them. Doesn't really make any difference though.
and Don't paint the wall. Buy a proper screen.
I mount projectors fairly often and everything is planned out ahead of time so there is generally not much guess work. I usually put the screen up first because it takes a while to build them. Doesn't really make any difference though.
and Don't paint the wall. Buy a proper screen.
I have a proper screen, bought a fixed frame screen 106", I guess I don't want to mount it then find out it isn't back far enough to throw a 106" screen, i know I can use the zoom to make the picture smaller if it is back too far, I guess that is what I will do, I think it has to be back 8'11" at the minimum to throw a 106" image.
N3WMAN
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The manual will tell you the throw distance required for a 106" screen. It will give you a range, from nearest to farthest. Figure out the best spot within that range and put it up.
There are tons of websites, which tell you how to calculate your screen size based on the room size. Do that first, then pick a projector based on calculated screen size.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator.cfm
http://www.draperinc.com/ProjectionScreens/CustomSizeCalculator.asp
http://www.draperinc.com/ProjectionScreens/ProjectionCalculator.asp
http://www.epson.com/alf_upload/landing/distance-calculator/
Straight from Google ^^. You want more info, AudioKarma and AVS are amazing forums to start on.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator.cfm
http://www.draperinc.com/ProjectionScreens/CustomSizeCalculator.asp
http://www.draperinc.com/ProjectionScreens/ProjectionCalculator.asp
http://www.epson.com/alf_upload/landing/distance-calculator/
Straight from Google ^^. You want more info, AudioKarma and AVS are amazing forums to start on.
You can always set it on a tripod to see how it will look at a particular distance
Unfortunately, it's not that simple, especially if you are buying $2-3K projector and $1K screen. Personally, because of the low ceiling height in the basement, I could only go up to ~78" diagonal, which would be a waste for HD viewing. So careful calculations, which only take less than 10 minutes, can save you thousands.
Splash
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my ceiling in the basement is about 6' high and I have a 120" screen... It's almost floor to ceiling. I've "upgraded" my couch since this picture.
Splash
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Not true.
Look at my "throw distance calculator" above or the one ViperZ posted and you'll see that for the same screen size, the further the projector is to the screen the darker you need to make your room...
IE: my projector...
Screen size = 120" at 25 feet away = Max Room Lighting of 3%
Screen size = 120" at 12 feet away = Max Room Lighting of 6%
The closer the projector is to the screen, the brighter the picture.
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N3WMAN
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You consider less than 10 minutes of calculations to be difficult?
That is what he just said...
Certainly more difficult than what you proposed - do nothing - "just put the thing up". And if it doesn't fit and you're out a couple grand - your problem.
N3WMAN
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I guess you missed the part where I said to read the manual which tells you all the info you need to know.
Reading the manual usually means buying or at least selecting a projector first. What I suggested does not involve a particular projector. Whatever. This argument is pointless.
most manuals are available on line for free, selecting a short list of projectors only costs you time.
N3WMAN
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OP already has his screen and projector. All he wanted to know was how to mount it.
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