Installation
3.3
Installation
Considerations
Installation Type
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
• 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
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