Installation Considerations; Installation Type; Ambient Light - Runco Video Xtreme VX-2000d Operating Manual

Installation
3.3
Installation
Considerations

Installation Type

Ambient Light

Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
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Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or
inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Advantages
• Easy to set up
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access
• Does not take up audience space
• Projector is unobtrusive
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved
• Projector is completely hidden
• Projector is easily accessed
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Requires less space behind screen than
other rear screen installations
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In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft
of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed
out and less vibrant.
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror
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Considerations
• Shares floor space with audience
• Installation is more permanent
• Projector access is more difficult
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
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