Installation Considerations; Installation Type; Ambient Light; Other Considerations - Runco CL-420 Owner's Operating Manual

Installation
3.3
Installation
Considerations

Installation Type

Ambient Light

Other Considerations

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.
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
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
• 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
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
• 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
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.
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector
away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause
drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.
• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as
motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation
• Shares floor space with audience
• Installation is more permanent
• Projector access is more difficult
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
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